Massive fire damages a dozen sheds in Banihal
Banihal: At least a dozen sheds were gutted in a massive fire in Banihal area of Ramban district on Monday, officials said.
An official told told that fire broke out in a kiosk and rapidly engulfed the entire market,
He said that…
E-bus drivers, conductors protest in Srinagar, allege harassment by passengers
Srinagar: E-bus drivers and conductors on Monday held a protest at Pantha Chowk bus stand in Srinagar, alleging harassment by passengers on a regular basis.
Speaking, the protesting staff said they face harassment routinely, and a driver…
Mercury Drops After Snowfall, Pahalgam freezes at minus 11.9°C, Gulmarg minus 10°C
Srinagar: After the season's major snowfall, temperature dropped below freezing point in Kashmir valley and most parts of Jammu division on Monday.
A meteorological department official here told that Srinagar recorded a low of minus…
3 notorious drug peddlers booked under PIT NDPS Act in Pulwama & Sopore: Police
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday said to have booked three notorious drug peddlers under stringent PIT NDPS Act in Pulwama and Sopore.
“Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have…
Sgr-Jmu highway restored partially, stranded vehicles being cleared
Srinagar: The Srinagar-Jammu highway was on Sunday restored partially after remaining closed for the vehicular movement for couple of hours.
The highway was thrown closed after landslides occur in Kishtwar area along the highway.
In a…
Shopping Complex Within 28 Infantry Div Zangli Premises Damaged in Overnight Fire Mishap
Kupwara: A shopping complex, falling within the premises of an army camp in Zangli area in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, was damaged in a fire mishap last night.
An official told that a fire broke out in the shopping complex inside…
Thieves break into 9 shops in Mendhar Poonch, FIR registered
Poonch: Thieves broke into nine shops including a medical store at Nakamanjhari area of Gursai in Mendhar area of Poonch district and stole valuables, officials said on Sunday.
They said that the theft was carried out during the…
Major snowfall drapes Srinagar, other parts of Kashmir valley
Srinagar: Most parts of Kashmir including Srinagar witnessed major snowfall of the season even as weatherman forecast more, officials said on Sunday.
They said it started snowing early in the morning, blanketing entire plains while…
Aharbal emerges as tourist hotspot after recent snowfall
Kulgam: Aharbal, renowned for its captivating waterfall and often referred to as the "Niagara Falls of Kashmir", has emerged as a tourist hotspot following recent snowfall in the valley.
An official told that Aharbal, approximately 27 km…