Month: January 2025

On the 9th death anniversary of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, founder of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a tribute event was held at Dara Shikoh Park in Bijbehara. Party members and supporters gathered to honor the late leader's contributions to Jammu Kashmir's political landscape. PDP President Mehbooba Mufti remembered her father as a visionary statesman who championed “peace with dignity” and devoted his life to the welfare of the people. Reflecting on his tenure as Chief Minister from 2002 to 2005, she emphasized how he overcame challenges despite holding only 16 assembly seats. His governance, she noted, focused on bridging the gap between Delhi and Kashmir, fostering dialogue, and implementing transformative policies for the region. Mufti Mohammad Sayeed...

A total of 41 fire incidents have been reported across Kashmir in the first seven days of 2025, with 9 cases from Srinagar, officials said. Assistant Director, Fire and Emergency Services Kashmir, Er. Aqib Hussain Mir, told news agency JKNS that, Kashmir reported 41 fire incidents in first week of 2025, with Srinagar reported 9 incidents alone. Aqib said that the excessive use of heating gadgets is the primary cause. "People do not check the quality of gadgets while purchasing. It's essential to check quality and brand andis is important to turn off these devices at night while sleeping and ensure quality heating products are used," he said. He added that in 2022 the department has been directed to increase fire awareness programs. "In 2024, we conducted over 4,000 awareness progr...

Residents of Amargrah village of Sopore in north Kashmir on Tuesday hit the streets over water scarcity, accusing Jal Shakti department of failing to provide them drinking water. The residents told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that they are facing acute shortage of drinking water for the last few weeks, while department concerned has been miserably failed to redress the issue. "There is no drinking water in our village and we are being compelled to drink unhygienic water, which poses serious health risks", they alleged. The agitated residents blocked Srinagar-Sopore road, leading to traffic jam. However, traffic was restored after police intervention. An official said that the locality will be provided with water tankers to meet the demand till a permanent solution i...

A CRPF assistant sub-inspector allegedly shot himself with his service rifle in Jammu Kashmir's Reasi district on Tuesday, officials said. Rajnath Prasad (55), a resident of Bihar, allegedly shot himself on the chest inside a makeshift Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) picket along the Tarakote route leading to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, they added Prasad's colleagues rushed to the scene on hearing the gunshot and found him lying dead. Police have launched inquest proceedings, the officials said. The exact motive behind Prasad taking his life is yet to be ascertained, they added.–(PTI)