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 […]
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 […]
