Category: Kashmir

Srinagar, Jan 20 : Security forces on Tuesday rushed to the Tappar Pattan area of Tappar Pattan in north Kashmir’s Baramulla after a suspected object was found along a roadside, officials said.According to officials, the object was noticed near the roadside in the Tappar Pattan belt, following which police and other security agencies immediately cordoned…

Kishtwar, Jan 20: The encounter in the Sonar forest area of Chatroo in Kishtwar entered its third consecutive day on Tuesday, with joint security forces continuing a massive search operation across the dense forest belt despite no fresh firing or contact being reported so far. Senior officials said extensive surveillance measures remain in place, with…

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Srinagar, Jan : More than two years after the devastating Gandbal boat tragedy, the body of one of the missing victims, Showkat Ahmad Sheikh, was recovered from the Jhelum river on Monday, bringing closure to a prolonged and painful search. Locals spotted the body in the river stretch near the site of the original accident…

Srinagar, Jan 19. Amid prolonged dry spell that has left region reeling under a staggering 96 per cent rainfall deficit so far this month, weather conditions are set to change significantly with two Western Disturbances expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir in quick succession in next few days. According to a weather advisory issued by…

Srinagar, Jan 19. At least three persons were injured in a head-on collision involving two vehicles near Gousia Colony Park in the Bemina area of Srinagar on Monday, officials said. The impact of the collision was severe, with one of the vehicles ramming into a building wall, causing structural damage. A portion of the wall…

Srinagar, Jan 19 : The Economic Offences Wing Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has produced a charge sheet against a former Public Health Engineering employee for allegedly fraudulently availing migrant relief by misrepresenting his service status. Officials said the charge sheet has been filed against Mohd Hussain Shah of Syedapura, Shopian, presently residing at…

Rajouri, Jan 19. A shocking incident came to light in Rajouri district late Sunday after a 45-year-old woman was found tied with a rope inside a plastic bag in an isolated area, triggering alarm among locals and prompting immediate police action. According to police officials, the woman has been identified as Azeem Akhtar. She was…

Kashmir Division: Top 5 Coldest Places Other Places in Kashmir Division: Jammu Division: Ladakh:

Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing an exceptionally dry winter, with rainfall figures pointing to one of the sharpest seasonal deficits in recent years. Data from November 1, 2025 to January 17, 2026 shows that the Union Territory has recorded an overall rainfall deficit of 85%. The UT received only 20.6 mm of rainfall against a…