Mock Drill at Bijbehara Rail Station Tests Emergency Preparedness of Security Forces
Anantnag: Security forces in south Kashmir on Saturday carried out a full-scale mock drill at Bijbehara Railway Station to test preparedness for emergency situations and assess coordination among multiple agencies responsible for railway…
Political Affairs Committee Meets as PDP Flags ‘Crisis of Humanity’ Over Bulldozer Action
Srinagar: The People’s Democratic Party on Saturday strongly condemned the ongoing demolition drive, warning that the campaign has pushed vulnerable families into a humanitarian crisis amid freezing winter conditions.
The criticism…
Car Hits Tree in Pampore, Vehicle Skids in Gurez on Frozen Road
Srinagar: Two separate road accidents were reported from Pampore area of Pulwama district and Gurez sector of Bandipora on Saturday.
In Pampore, two persons sustained injuries after their car crashed into a tree in Wuyan area. Officials…
Girl sets herself ablaze at Pratap Park, moved to hospital, Police launch probe
Srinagar: A young girl allegedly set herself ablaze at Pratap Park here on Saturday afternoon.
Eyewitnesses told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the girl, in an apparent act of self-immolation, poured some inflammable…
Snowfall key to boost Kashmir’s tourism this season: CM Omar Abdullah
Says 2025 has been a challenging year,; stresses need for stronger promotion and marketing
Srinagar: Asserting that the snowfall will remain the biggest factor driving tourist footfall in the Valley, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on…
Unauthorized Macadam Plant Sealed in North Kashmir’s Baramulla After Smoke Outrage
Baramulla: The district administration, Baramulla, sealed an unauthorised macadam plant operating in the Gantamulla area of Nowshera following sustained complaints of severe air pollution and health hazards caused by the unit.
Officials…
Freezing Water on Road Causes Accident Near Dal Lake Ghat, Three Vehicles Pile UP
Srinagar: A multi-vehicle collision occurred on Saturday morning near Ghat No. 25 on the Nishat–Dalgate road axis in Srinagar after freezing water on the roadway created extremely slippery conditions, officials said.
A police official…
Encouraging Turnaround in Enrolment’: Director Education on Budgam Visit
Budgam: Director Education Kashmir Naseer Ahmad Wani on Saturday said it was encouraging to see parents moving their children from private institutions to government schools, describing it as a sign of renewed trust in public education.
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Dead Birds Found in Srinagar Water Tank, Locals Allege Health Risk, Say ‘Poison, Not Water’ Flowing…
Srinagar: Locals in Padshahi Bagh locality in Srinagar outskirts Saturday morning claimed that they discovered dead birds and insects inside the main public water tank supplying drinking water to the area.
Locals told the news agency…
Pre-dawn blaze damages OPD building of JVC Hospital in Srinagar
Srinagar: A pre-dawn fire damaged several rooms of the Outpatient Department (OPD) building of JVC Hospital, Bemina, Srinagar, on Saturday, officials said.
The fire, which broke out around 6:10 am, caused damage to multiple faculty…