Month: February 2024

The Jammu Kashmir Crime Branch on Tuesday arrested a man posing as under secretary with Raj Bhawan even as probe is underway. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the man was arrested by CICE Jammu unit of Crime Branch after taking cognizance in case FIR 03/2024. He has been identified as Firdous Ahmad Wagay, son of Ghulam Nabi Wagay of Waskora, Ganderbal. The official said that some incriminating material including fake ID cards, seals and other documents used in the commission of crime has also been seized from his possession. He added that investigation of the case is in progress—(KNO)

A fire damaged one of the oldest Shia mosques here in Ladakh, hours before the start of night prayers of ‘Shab-e-Barat’, officials said on Monday. The fire broke out at Balti Bazar masjid at 6.15 pm Sunday and within no time engulfed the entire structure, an official of the fire and emergency services said. He said fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the blaze was controlled within three hours, avoiding damage to nearby structures including an adjoining ‘Imam Barah’ and residential houses. PTI

The Power Development Department (PDD) in north Kashmir's Baramulla has issued a notice to approximately 2,400 consumers, warning them of imminent disconnection due to non-payment of power bills. The notice issued by the Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), PDD, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), has stressed the urgency of settling outstanding dues to avoid disruption in power service. The department has set a deadline for consumers to promptly clear their outstanding bills to avoid disconnection. It warned that the failure to comply may result in the halt of the services. "The department is going to disconnect approximately more than 2,400 connections of the consumers who have not paid their electricity bills. Power will get disconnected at 10:30 pm," the public ...

Prime Minister Narendera Modi is all set to visit Kashmir in month of March to address a public rally in Southern district of Anantnag. Reliable sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that PM Modi is scheduled to visit Kashmir between March 7 to March 15. “He is scheduled to address a public rally in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district,” they said. A BJP leader privy to PM’s visit told KNO that the BJP’s Kashmir unit is urging PM to address a rally in Srinagar as well. “However, there was no final decision on this,” he said, adding that PM Modi will arrive in Kashmir any time between March 7 to March 15. “Final date will be announced shortly,” he said. This will be the second visit by PM Modi to J&K since February 20, the day he addressed a massive public r...

A strong weather disturbance is forecasted to impact the weather in Kashmir from March 1st to March 3rd. Heavy rain and snowfall is expected across the region under this influence, Kashmir Weather reported. The start of the rain and snowfall are anticipated to begin from March 1st with the most notable impact on March 3rd, there's a possibility of moderate of heavy rainfall in the plains which could also lead to snowfall on March 2nd if the rainfall continues at a heavy rate. In the elevated areas, heavy to very heavy snowfall is expected to persist until March 3rd which may lead to snow accumulations. The Jammu region is also expected to experience moderate to heavy rainfall during this period of time, with chances of snowfall in the higher regions like Banihal, Kishtwar and B...