Category: Kashmir
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Wild Animal Attack Kills Seven Livestock in Kupwara’s Kandi Area
Kupwara, Oct 28. A wild animal attack in the Jadda area of Kandi in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district has left seven livestock dead, officials confirmed. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. when a wild animal, believed to have strayed from nearby forests, entered the livestock shed of farmer Ilyas Ahmad of Kandi Karnah. The attack…
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Crime Branch Kashmir Files Chargesheet Against Three Fire Services Officials for Fund Misappropriation
Srinagar, Oct 27 : The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge-sheet against three servicemen of the Fire and Emergency Services Department for allegedly misappropriating government funds amounting to lakhs of rupees. Spokesperson in a statement issued here to news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC reads, The Special Crime Wing…
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Shreyas Iyer recovering in hospital from lacerated spleen horror injury
India batter Shreyas Iyer suffered a lacerated spleen and was admitted to hospital in Sydney after falling awkwardly while taking catch in the third one-day international against Australia, the country’s cricket board (BCCI) says.Iyer was injured on Saturday while taking a catch to dismiss Alex Carey, the 30-year-old clutching his side and grimacing in pain…
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits….
Ankara, Oct 28: A strong earthquake shook western Turkiye on Monday, causing at least three buildings that were damaged in a previous tremor to collapse, officials said. There were no immediate reports of casualties.The magnitude 6.1 quake was centred in the town of Sindirgi in Balikesir province, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management agency,…
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Encroachment Narrows Baba Demb–Naqashpora Road in Srinagar, Authorities Silent
Srinagar, Oct 27. Encroachment by vested interest groups, allegedly including local mechanics, has partially occupied a section of the Baba Demb–Naqashpora road in Srinagar, triggering public concern over the shrinking width of what was once a double-lane stretch. Locals said the mechanics and vehicle repair units have extended their workspaces onto the main road, leaving…
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Daily Rated Workers Stage Protest in Srinagar, Demand Regularization, Fair Wages
Srinagar, Oct 27: Multiple unions of daily rated and temporary workers on Monday staged a peaceful demonstration near Kashmir Haat at the Exhibition Crossing in Srinagar, demanding regularization of over 61,000 daily wagers across Jammu and Kashmir and the implementation of the revised Minimum Wages Act. Carrying placards and banners reading “We Want Justice” and…
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Waheed Parra Says Institution of MLAs Being Eroded, Cites Mehraj Malik’s Detention
Srinagar, Oct 27: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator Waheed Parra on Monday voiced deep concern over what he termed as the erosion of democratic institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the role and dignity of elected representatives were being undermined. Speaking during the ongoing session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Parra referred…
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Government Has No Plans for Tourist Flights in Far-Flung Areas, Says CM in Assembly
Srinagar, Oct 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday clarified that helicopter services currently operating in remote regions like Gurez are exclusively meant to serve local residents who remain cut off during the harsh winter months, and not for tourists. The clarification came in response to a query raised by MLA Nazir Ahmad Khan in…
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EAM Jaishankar meets Marco Rubio in Malaysia; appreciates discussion on US-India ties
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 27: India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, on Monday, met the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and appreciated the discussion on bilateral ties as well as regional and global issues.The meeting comes amid the ongoing trade talks between the two countries.In a post on his official…
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Cowshed Gutted in a Massive blaze in…..
Anantnag Oct 26 : A cowshed was completely damaged in a fire incident at Guridraman area of Larnoo in Anantnag district on Sunday afternoon. Reports reaching to GNS said that a cow shed gutted in a fire mishap belongs to Ghulam Mohammad Laigroo. Immediately a fire and emergency department swung into action to those off…