Akhnoor pilgrim bus accident: 21 dead, 69 injured
President Murmu, LG Sinha express grief, condole loss of lives in the incident Jammu: At least 21 persons were killed and 69 injured after a bus with pilgrims onboard fell into a deep gorge in Chungi Morh area of Akhnoor in Jammu district on Thursday afternoon, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer […]
Train engine derails at Jammu railway station, none hurt
Jammu: The engine of the Sampark Kranti Express derailed at Jammu railway station on Thursday, however, no one was injured in the incident, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that as the train arrived at the railway station from New Delhi, one wheel of the engine went off track, however, no […]
Updated: 7 dead, 28 injured as bus rolls down in deep gorge in Akhnoor
Jammu: At least seven passengers died and 28 others were injured after a bus with pilgrims aboard rolled down into a deep gorge in Chungi Marh area of Akhnoor in Jammu district this afternoon, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the bus rolled down into a deep gorge near Chungi Morh […]
Casualties feared as bus rolls down deep gorge in Akhnoor
Jammu: Several casualties are feared after a bus rolled down in a deep gorge in Chungi Marh area of Akhnoor in Jammu district this afternoon, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) soon after the incident a rescue operation was launched. He said that the bus rolled down a deep gorge near […]
4 arrested for circulating ‘obscene’ content online in Kashmir: Cyber Police
Srinagar: Cyber police Kashmir Thursday said it arrested four accused in two separate cases involving the circulation of obscene content and harassment on social media. In a post on X, the police, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that one Sheikh Muqadas Rafiq of Srinagar’s Gulab Bagh was arrested in one case. The […]
No let-up from heatwave forecast for Jammu in next 7 days, Kashmir to feel some respite
Srinagar: Weatherman here on predicted heat wave conditions to continue in Jammu division for next seven days and slight relief from hot and dry conditions till June 2 in Kashmir Valley. A meteorological department official here told GNS that till May 31, the weather is expected to be partly to generally cloudy with light rain/thunder […]
Woman electrocuted to death in Chaar-e-Shareef
Srinagar: A 40 year old woman was electrocuted to death in Chaar-e-Shareef area of Central Kashmir Budgam district on Thursday. An official told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that one woman namely Shakeela banoo wife of Ab Rashid Baba resident of Hafroo Batpora received electric shock at her residence. He said that her family members took […]
Govt declares Human Rabies a notifiable disease
Directs authorities to immediately report such cases to CMO, Nodal Officer Srinagar: In a significant development, the government of J&K has declared human rabies a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897. As per a notification issued by the Health and Medical Education Department, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir […]
One dead, 15 injured in road accident in J&K’s Pampore
Srinagar: A tragic accident occurred in Pampore town on the old National Highway (NHW) early this morning when a passenger bus overturned, resulting in the death of one individual and injuries to fifteen others. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that Pampore police and local residents were quick to respond and are currently […]
Driver found dead inside truck in Samba
Srinagar: A young driver from North Kashmir’s Baramulla district was found dead inside his truck in Samba district on Thursday morning. Sources told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that the deceased driver was identified as Farooq Ahmad Mir, son of Abdul Ahad Mir resident of Dangiwacha Baramulla. He was discovered inside his truck bearing registration number […]
