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 […]
Wells turn into death holes: Five killed after slipping into wells in Kupwara, Budgam
Srinagar: Two people were killed and three others were hospitalised after they fell into a well in the Kupwara district of north Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. Five people fell unconscious while cleaning a well in the Satboon area of Kupwara, the officials said. The victims were rescued and rushed to a hospital where the […]
No summer vacations for now: Director School Education
Srinagar: Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Tasaduq Hussain on Wednesday said that there was no immediate plan to announce summer vacations in schools across Kashmir as the “weather is pleasant”. He also said that there was no proposal for any change in the school timings. “The weather is pleasant, it is 32 degrees Celsius,” […]
Fire engulfs forest area in Udhampur
Jammu: A massive forest fire swept through large areas of Udhampur district causing extensive damage to forest resources, including wildlife, officials said on Wednesday. Efforts of the Forest department and local people to control the blaze have been unsuccessful so far and residents have sought the deployment of the Indian Air Force (IAF) choppers to […]
OGW held along with arms, ammunition in Sopore
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested one over-ground worker (OGW) along with arms and ammunition in the Reban area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. A police officer said a joint team of police and army during a cordon and search operation arrested one OGW, and recovered a pistol, a pistol magazine, […]
5 arrested over scuffle between two groups in Jammu
Jammu: Three people were injured in a scuffle between two groups in the outskirts of Jammu city on Wednesday, officials said. Five people, including a woman, were arrested in connection with the case, they said. The scuffle occurred when some persons allegedly attacked a former sarpanch and his relatives, leading to a clash in the […]
Burglar held in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla solved a theft case by arresting an accused person, and recovered stolen property from his possession, a police spokesman informed Wednesday. Investigating a case of theft in the house of Shakeel Ahmad Parray of Garkote Uri during the night of April 22, 2024, police rounded up several suspects for questioning, during […]
Implement intensive measures to curb malpractices of overcharging tourist: Div Com to officers
Over Rs 14 lac realized from erring transporters, service providers since Jan SRINAGAR: In an intensive effort to further leverage the blooming Tourism Industry of Kashmir and eliminate malpractice of overcharging tourists, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, today convened a meeting of Officers to address the issue through proactive enforcement and […]
Director JKEDI e-inaugurates EDP under Tejaswini at Baramulla
Jammu: Director Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Wednesday e-inaugurated a 10-days Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) in Baramulla under the Tejaswini initiative of Mission Youth, J&K. Speaking at the inauguration, Director JKEDI, Sh. Rajinder Kumar Sharma (JKAS) emphasized the importance of empowering women through entrepreneurship and providing them with the necessary skills and […]
