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Aug282025 by News DeskNo Comments

Young Kashmiri shawl seller allegedly assaulted in Gujarat

INDIA

A young Kashmiri shawl seller was allegedly assaulted inside a residential society in Gujarat's Gurugram Housing society while trying to earn his livelihood. A video of the incident that has gone viral shows the youth beaten up and the attacker accusing him of "barging" into the society without permission. As per reports, the youth was beaten and harassed, reportedly targeted solely because of his religious identity. The incident has left him traumatized and sparked outrage on social media. Several users on social media questioned the role of the society’s security guards, accusing them of failing to protect the victim and instead allowing the assault to take place. “A young Kashmiri Muslim youth, trying to earn a livelihood, was allegedly beaten and harassed just because he is...

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Land sinking in Arwani forces families to evacuate homes

REGIONAL

Suhail Dar Panic gripped residents of Dar Mohalla in Arwani village of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday after a portion of land sank near the banks of river Weshav, a day after the water levels in the river and its tributaries began to recede following days of continuous rise. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that around Thursday afternoon, a portion of the riverbed suddenly gave in, creating deep cracks and subsidence in the adjoining land. Several houses are situated close to the affected area, forcing at least three families to shift their belongings and evacuate their homes out of fear. Residents said the sinking has caused cracks in many houses, sparking concerns about the stability of the entire locality. “We have been living here for generations. Since 1946, we h...

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Kashmir, Jammu to see scattered rains; no major flood concern

REGIONAL

Kashmir is likely to experience mostly dry weather on August 29 and 30, with only a few isolated areas receiving brief showers. In the Jammu region, particularly in the plains, showers are expected, though they will remain short in duration. From August 31 to September 1, rain showers are forecast across many parts of Jammu and Kashmir. A few areas could witness short but heavy spells of rain. However, continuous rainfall is not expected, as large breaks are likely between showers. Weather experts have cautioned that intense showers or cloudbursts cannot be completely ruled out, and such events may trigger flash floods in vulnerable areas. There is also a risk of shooting stones and landslides along the Jammu Srinagar National Highway, which travelers should keep in mind. Im...

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Red alert withdrawn, yellow warning in place for Jammu region

REGIONAL

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that weather conditions in Jammu Kashmir have shown significant improvement, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to downgrade its earlier “red colour” warning to “yellow”. The minister, quoting the IMD report, said that only isolated heavy rainfall is expected today and tomorrow in parts of Jammu, Udhampur, and Doda, with an estimated 7 to 11 cm of rain in 24 hours at one or two places. He added that the weather is likely to improve further from August 29 across the entire Union Territory. The development comes as several districts of Jammu are still battling flood-related disruption, while residents are hoping for a respite to speed up relief and restoration efforts. [KNT]

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‘Minors lured from Delhi, forced into domestic work’: Police bust Srinagar-based major human trafficking racket

REGIONAL

Delhi Police, in a joint operation with Jammu Kashmir Police, have dismantled a trafficking syndicate that forced minors into bonded domestic labour in Srinagar, Hindustan Times reported. Four men have been arrested and multiple victims rescued, officials said on Wednesday. The case came to light after two teenage girls, aged 15 and 13, went missing from Bhalswa Dairy in Delhi in 2024. Tracked through mobile records and social media, the girls were traced to Srinagar and rescued in June after one of them managed to contact an acquaintance who alerted police. According to investigators, the girls revealed that traffickers approached them at Old Delhi Railway Station, offering jobs and money. From there, they were transported via Jammu to Srinagar, where they were placed as domes...

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Father of two dies in Srinagar bike accident

REGIONAL

Murtaza Bilal A tragic road accident claimed the life of a local businessman on Thursday morning in Srinagar. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that the incident occurred as the man was on his way to procure goods for his small business. The deceased has been identified as Farooq Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Nowgam. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that Bhat, aged around 35-36, was a father of two, a daughter and a son, and ran a small shop selling groceries. In recent weeks, he had also started selling bananas to supplement his income. According to witnesses, Bhat left home after Fajr prayers on Thursday to purchase banana cartons from Parimpora mandi when the accident occurred. His sudden death has sent shockwaves through the Nowgam community, with neighbors describing him as a hardwork...

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Jhelum river slowly receding, water below danger level in Srinagar

REGIONAL

The water level of the Jhelum at Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar has begun to recede after remaining above the danger mark overnight, offering slight relief to residents and authorities. Continuous monitoring by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department indicates a steady downward trend in the river’s height. According to official readings, the water level at Ram Munshi Bagh was 21.03 feet at 1:09 AM and gradually fell to 20.53 feet by 7:09 AM. Officials noted that while the receding water is a positive sign, the river remains close to the danger level, and vigilance is still required in low-lying areas. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg said that field teams continue to monitor water levels in real time and are ready to respond to any sudden rise. Evacuation plans and ...

Aug272025 by News DeskNo Comments

Water levels begin to recede in Srinagar

REGIONAL

The latest gauge readings at 11:00 PM indicate that the water level of river Jhelum has begun to recede in Srinagar, offering some relief to residents after hours of concern. At Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar, the level was recorded at 21.09 ft against the danger mark of 21 ft, showing signs of stability and a gradual downward trend. This comes after water levels had remained steady earlier in the evening. The water level has gone down by 1 inch in the last one hour, as per details available with The Kashmiriyat. At Sangam in south Kashmir, the level dropped to 22.63 ft, compared to the danger mark of 25 ft. Similarly, at Asham in north Kashmir, the water level stood at 12.22 ft, below the danger mark of 16.5 ft. Tributary readings also showed declining trends. At Pampore, the gau...

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No rise in Jhelum during last one hour at Srinagar, decline expected in coming hours

REGIONAL

The water level of river Jhelum showed signs of easing on Wednesday night, with gauges indicating a fall in south Kashmir and steady levels in Srinagar. According to the 10:00 PM readings issued by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, the Jhelum was flowing at 22.89 feet at Sangam, 21.10 feet at Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar, and 12.08 feet at Asham in north Kashmir. At Pampore, the level stood at 6.07 meters. When compared to the 9:00 PM readings, Sangam has dropped from 23.12 feet to 22.89 feet, while Asham has gone up slightly from 11.99 feet to 12.08 feet. At Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar, the water level has remained steady at 21.10 feet, with no further rise reported. Officials said this steadiness is a key indicator that levels are now expected to recede gradually. ...

Aug272025 by News DeskNo Comments

Water rises by three inches in an hour as Jhelum flows above danger mark in Srinagar

REGIONAL

Water level in the Jhelum, at Ram Munshi Bagh, has increased by three more inches within just an hour on Wednesday evening, with the river crossing the danger mark in Srinagar, according to the Irrigation & Flood Control Department. At 9:00 pm, the Jhelum was flowing at 23.12 ft at Sangam (danger mark: 25 ft), 21.10 ft at Ram Munshi Bagh Srinagar (danger mark: 21 ft), and 11.99 ft at Asham (flood declaration: 14 ft). At Pampore, the level stood at 6.08 m, well above the alert threshold of 5.0 m. A comparison with 8:00 pm readings shows the water at Sangam has fallen slightly from 23.35 ft to 23.12 ft, while at Ram Munshi Bagh it rose marginally from 21.07 ft to 21.10 ft. At Asham, the water climbed from 11.83 ft to 11.99 ft within an hour. Among tributaries, Vishow Nallah at K...