Category: Kashmir

Kulgam, Dec 2. District Mineral Officer Kulgam, Khurshid Ahmad, said on Tuesday that his department has launched sustained and aggressive action against illegal mining in the district, resulting in the seizure of more than 50 vehicles during December, including 15 vehicles impounded in the latest round of operations. Speaking to the news agency Kashmir News…

Srinagar, Dec 2. The Traffic Police on Tuesday removed a taxi stand in the Raj Bagh area of Srinagar, citing it as a major bottleneck contributing to daily traffic congestion in the locality. DySP Traffic City Suhail Reshi said the decision was taken after the location was identified as a consistent source of traffic jams.…

Kashmir Region: Srinagar = -2.5°CQazigund = -2.4°CPahalgam = -2.2°CKupwara = -3.1°CKokernag = -0.6°CGulmarg = 0.0°CPampore = -4.2°CSrinagar Airport = -3.0°CAwantipora = -3.0°CBudgam = -3.1°CAnantnag = -3.7°CBaramulla = -4.3°CBandipora = -3.1°CPulwama = -3.8°CShopian = -5.0°CKulgam = NAGanderbal = -1.8°CSonamarg = -0.7°CZojila Pass = NAZethan Rafiabad = -3.5°C Jammu Region: Jammu = 8.6°CBanihal = -0.5°CBatote = 4.8°CKatra…

J&K Police on Monday have successfully solved a fatal hit-and-run case within two hours of the incident in Kulgam.Earlier today, a road accident occurred at Nipora, Mirbazar, in which Abdul Ahad Khanday son of Abdul Khaliq Khanday, (aged 87 years) resident of Nipora Mirbazar, was hit by an unknown vehicle while crossing the road. The…

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the CBI to investigate the instances of digital arrest scams.A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi passed the order in the suo motu case taken by it on the issue of digital arrest. The bench said the scams demand the “immediate attention” of…

New Delhi, Dec 01: Gold prices surged by Rs 3,040 to Rs 1,33,200 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, tracking strong global trends and a weak US dollar, according to the All India Sarafa Association.Analysts said sustained jewellery demand amid the ongoing wedding season supported the precious metal.The precious metal of 99.5…

Ganderbal, Dec 1: District Police Ganderbal on Monday secured life imprisonment for a man convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, with the court also awarding additional sentences and fines under the Indian Penal Code. Officials said the accused, Varinder Thakur of Sariswa village in Bihar, was convicted by the Principal Sessions…

Srinagar, Dec 1 : Soaring prices of essential commodities have pushed consumers across the Kashmir Valley into financial distress, with no visible government control, no accountability, and no authority seen regulating the market. Despite the Srinagar-Jammu highway remaining open continuously, food prices have touched record highs, exposing the failure of the administration to regulate supply…

Gurez, Dec 1: The massive forest fire raging in the Bagtore area near the Line of Control in Gurez Valley has been largely contained, but not before inflicting severe damage on the region’s fragile ecosystem. Officials said about 80 percent of the blaze has been brought under control after five days of continuous effort, though…

 Srinagar, Dec 1: The woman who had set herself on fire at Pratap Park in Srinagar on Saturday succumbed to her burn injuries early Monday morning at SMHS Hospital, officials said. According to officials, the woman (36) had poured petrol over herself and set herself ablaze inside the public park, triggering panic among visitors. Locals…