Category: Kashmir

An elderly man died on Wednesday after being hit by a vehicle at Awantipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said.An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the man was hit by a Maruti vehicle while crossing the road at Awantipora, resulting in severe head trauma earlier today.He was initially shifted…

Washington, Nov 06: US President Donald Trump has reacted to New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech, saying the 34-year-old Democrat should build a new understanding with Washington or risk facing setbacks.Responding to a Fox News reporter’s question, Trump appeared to soften his tone, stating that he wanted Mamdani “to do well” as he…

Srinagar, Nov 5 : A fire broke out on Wednesday evening at the Jio office, spreading to the Jammu and Kashmir Bank branch within the Metro International Complex, near Hattrick in Rajbagh, Srinagar. An official told news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC that the Fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot following the…

Srinagar, Nov 05: Mushtaq Chayya, owner of the Radisson Hotel Srinagar, on Wednesday criticised the organisers of the Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) after the tournament was cancelled and its organisers reportedly fled, leaving unpaid bills and accusations of fraud.Speaking to media persons, Chayya said, “We were told a big, reputable company was coming to…

Srinagar, Nov 5: A shocking case of fraud has surfaced in Srinagar, where a woman has allegedly cheated several gold and copper dealers of valuables worth lakhs of rupees through deception and fake cheques. Gold Smiths during a press conference in Srinagar said that, at least three jewellers, Shah-e-Hamdan Ornaments at Lal Bazar, Maqdoomi Zevraat…

Poonch, Nov 5. Around 40 sheep and goats were killed after lightning struck a high-altitude grazing area in Poonch district, leaving a poor Bakarwal herder devastated. The incident occurred late Tuesday night when the flock belonging to Khalid Hussain, a nomadic herder, was resting in an open pasture during a sudden thunderstorm. According to locals,…

Srinagar, Nov 5. The Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (YSS), Jammu and Kashmir, has ordered the cancellation of all transfer and posting orders issued by the Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports, Kashmir after an inquiry established that the official had made unauthorized transfers in violation of standing government instructions. According to the official…

Srinagar, Nov 5. A midnight fire broke out in the Old Fateh Kadal area in Srinagar, damaging multiple residential houses before being brought under control by the Fire and Emergency Services Department. Officials said after receiving information fire tenders from Babdem station, were the first to respond. Soon after, additional reinforcement was dispatched from Headquarters,…

Srinagar, Nov 05: The Gurez–Bandipora road has been closed for traffic after fresh snowfall at Razdhan Pass rendered the stretch slippery and unsafe for movement. The early winter snowfall, which began late last night, has blanketed the upper reaches of north Kashmir, including Gurez, Tulail, and adjoining mountain areas, marking the first major spell of…

Bandipora, Nov 4. The higher reaches of north Kashmir, including Razdhan Pass connecting Bandipora with Gurez Valley, received a fresh spell of snowfall on Tuesday evening, marking the significant white cover of the season. The fresh snow has turned the mountain stretch slippery, affecting vehicular movement between Gurez and the rest of the Valley. Locals…