Month: January 2023

The minimum temperature plummeted across Kashmir Valley with Gulmarg and Pahalgam recording season’s coldest night at minus 10.0°C and 9.6°C respectively on Monday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.4°C against last night’s 0.5°C. The temperature was 3.3°C below normal for the summer capital, the official said. Srinagar has so far seen the coldest temperature this season on December 25 when mercury plummeted to minus 5.8°C. Qazigund recorded a low of minus 5.8°C against 0.3°C on the previous night. The temperature was 2.9°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir, he said. Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of minus 9.6°C against minus 9.4°C on the previous night. The minimum temperature was 3.0°C below normal and the coldest nig...

Computers, office record and other paraphernalia has been partially damaged in a fire incident at Tehsil office Qaimoh in Kulgam district, officials said. They said that a fire broke out in a structure housing Tehsil office, following which several fire tenders reached the spot to bring the blaze under control. After hectic efforts the fire was contained but not before the flames damaging the some office record besides few computers and other accessories at the office. (GNS)

Officials said that a lady, who was injured after being hit by an unknown vehicle in Sopore outskirts yesterday, succumbed to her injuries at Srinagar hospital on Sunday morning. An official told the Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a lady in her 40's identified as Rafeeqa, wife of Manzoor Ahmed of Alsafa Colony in Sopore was hit by an unknown vehicle on Saturday, following which she was subsequently taken to Sopore hospital. The lady was discharged from the SDH Sopore. However, after complications at home, the lady was taken to GMC Baramulla, where from she was referred to Srinagar hospital, he said. However, on Sunday morning, she succumbed to her injuries, the official said. Meanwhile, a case in this regard has been registered and further investigations have been taken up, h...

Three persons, who were among 13 injured in a firing incident in Dangri village of Rajouri district on Sunday evening, have succumbed to their injuries at GmC Rajouri, officials said here. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a firing incident was reported in Dangri village this eveving, creating panic and chaos in the area. He said in the incident 13 persons were injured and they were rushed to GMC Rajouri for treatment. He added, however, 3 persons succumbed to their injuries at the hospital, while rest are undergoing treatment. Meanwhile, medical superintendent GMC Rajouri, Dr Mehmood told KNO that they 3 persons have died, while are 10 injured in the firing incident in Dangri. He said the injured with multiple bullet injuries on their bodies ...

At least six persons were injured in a firing incident in Dangri village of Rajouri district on Sunday evening, officials said here. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a firing incident was reported in Dangri village this eveving, creating panic and chaos in the area. He said in the incident six persons have been injured of whom few are reported to be critical and they have been rushed to GMC Rajouri for treatment. The official said the area is around 7 to 8 kilometres away from main Rajouri town, while police and army have rushed to the spot. He further said it was not immediately clear whether it was militant attack or some group rivalry. “We are ascertaining further details about the incident,” he added—(KNO) Further details are awaited...

A civilian was injured after unknown persons suspected to be militants hurled a grenade on CRPF Bunker near Hawal Chowk in Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Sunday evening. A senior police officer told GNS that militants lobbed grenade towards CRPF Bunker of 28 BN near Hawal Chowk. However, the grenade missed the intended target and exploded on roadside. In this incident one civilian namely Sameer Ahmed Malla son of Manzoor Ahmed Malla resident of Habak recieved minor splinter injury, he was immediately shifted to nearby hospital for treatment, the officer added. Meanwhile whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.(GNS)

Hours after snatching rifle from a paramilitary CRPF personnel in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, police on Sunday said that youth was brought back with the assistance of his family. “With assistance of family, Police brought back Irfan Bashir Ganie alias soba Ganie Aged about 25yrs Son of Bashir Ahmad of Below Pulwama along with AK-47 rifle which he snatched from CRPF personnel today morning,” ADGP Kashmir said in a tweet as per GNS, adding, “Investigation going on. We appreciate the role of family.” Earlier in the day rifle was snatched from the paramilitary CRPF soldier at 11:45 am at Rajpora town in the district, officials said. Soon after the incident, police and CRPF cordoned off the area and started searches in the area.(GNS)