Category: Kashmir

Kulgam, Jan 28 : A 28-year-old man was found dead inside his Tata mobile load carrier vehicle at the premises of District Hospital Kulgam early Wednesday morning, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Mashoq Ahmad Mir, son of Mohammad Yousuf Mir, a native of Koulpora area of Kulgam district. Officials said the body…

Srinagar, Jan 27: A tourist couple from Kolkata was allegedly robbed by their cab driver in the Banihal area while visiting Kashmir, prompting police to launch an investigation, officials said.According to the complaint filed by the victims, the driver fled with their belongings after dropping them off in Banihal. The couple realised the theft shortly…

BANIHAL, Jan 27: Four persons were killed in a major road mishap near Sharda Mata on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur district on Tuesday.According to reports, a bus en route to Udhampur, allegedly being driven at a high speed, hit a motorcycle near the accident spot. The impact proved fatal for both the motorcycle…

In light of the ongoing inclement weather conditions and adverse weather forecasts predictions, Srinagar Police has established dedicated emergency helpline services to ensure the safety and well-being of the general public. To provide immediate assistance and timely response to any distress or emergency situations, the following 24×7 emergency contact numbers have been made operational across…

Light to moderate intensity snowfall is expected to continue across Kashmir region today with improvement expected from around evening.(Temperatures in Kashmir plains during the day are expected to rise by a few degrees. As such, dry snow will turn wet, and may even rain in some areas.) Moderate to heavy intensity rain/snow showers are expected…

Srinagar, Jan 27 : At least eight flights have been cancelled at Srinagar International Airport so far on Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions and continuous snowfall in the region, officials said. An official told news agency that, the cancellations were made by airlines as a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing weather. Passengers…

A first-year student from Delhi was found d£ad under suspicious circumstances at an ayurvedic college here, triggering protests by his family members, police said on Monday.The incident occurred on Sunday at Guru Dronacharya Ayurvedic College, where the man, Vishal (28), had taken admission in December 2025. Upon receiving information about the death, the student’s family…

Srinagar, Jan 26: Director, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Prof Muhammad Ashraf Ganie, on Monday highlighted key achievements and future plans of the institute, saying SKIMS continues to progress despite operational challenges and remains committed to quality healthcare delivery. Speaking after unfurling the National Flag at SKIMS Soura on the occasion of the 77th Republic…

By Dr Firdous Baba (Chief, Kashmir Sewa Sangh)The initial idea behind affirmative action was not to create a policy that would last forever and exclude certain groups. Instead, it was a constitutional measure aimed at redressing historical wrongs while still relying on merit as one of the factors in the recruitment process; thus, combining excellent…

Srinagar, Jan 26: An unknown person was kill€d in a road accident at Tangan bypass in Srinagar, officials said on Monday. A police party from Nowgam police station brought the injured to SMHS Hospital for medical treatment. However, doctors at the hospital declared him brought dead on arrival. Officials said that the accident occurred when…