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A CRPF vehicle met with an accident at Tangnar area of Doodhpathri in Khansahib tehsil of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday, officials said. Official sources told the news agency JKNS that the vehicle, whose registration number is not yet known, skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge. “Some CRPF personnel have reportedly sustained injuries in the accident,” the official said, adding that rescue operation was launched soon after the incident. They said, the exact number of injured personnel and their condition was not immediately known.—(JKNS) More details are awaited.

The Cyber Police Kashmir on Monday issued a public advisory warning social media users against circulating fake or misleading information online. Authorities noted a rise in the number of social media handles sharing “fake and doubtful content” with the intent to mislead the public. In a statement posted on official platforms, the Cyber Police urged users to refrain from posting or forwarding such content, emphasizing that any violations will be dealt with strictly under the law. "It has been observed that certain social media handles are sharing fake & doubtful information with intent to mislead the general public," the statement read. "All users are advised to refrain from posting such content. Any violation will be dealt with as per the law." The advisory comes amid heig...

Meer Irfan A Kashmiri student studying at a college in Chandigarh passed away on Tuesday morning after suffering a heart attack at his rented accommodation in Kharar. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, a fellow student confirmed that the deceased was Adeel Nazir, a sixth-semester BCA student at SVIET College and a resident of Hyderpora, Srinagar. “He collapsed at his room on Landran Road around 11:11 a.m. We rushed him to Civil Hospital, Kharar, but the doctors declared him brought dead,” the student said. His body is currently at the hospital. Friends and students have urged authorities and counselors to help reach out to his family in Kashmir.

In a move to combat the environmental impact of urban pollution, the Department of Floriculture Kashmir has launched a major initiative to revive Srinagar’s parks and gardens, often described as the city's ‘lung spaces’. Speaking about the project, Director Floriculture Kashmir, Shakeel-ul-Rehman Rather as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the department plans to plant at least 15,000 perennial trees across Srinagar. “Over the years, pollution and environmental degradation have severely impacted the health and vitality of existing plants,” he said. “Many trees have either grown too old or lost their ability to withstand changing conditions.” The new plantation drive will focus on perennial species that require a one-time plantation effort but provide long-...

Kashmiri Sikh social activist Angad Singh Khalsa has strongly condemned the recent attack in Pahalgam, terming it "an act against humanity" and "an assault on the very identity of every Kashmiri." "Violence and extremism have devastated entire communities," Khalsa said. "It is time we understand this painful reality and stand firmly against every act that targets humanity." Calling the Pahalgam attack an attack on all Kashmiris, Khalsa urged people across the valley to rise above differences and condemn the incident in strong and clear terms. "Tourism is the backbone of Kashmir's economy. Attacking a tourist is like snatching food from the hands of our own people," he said. "Those behind such acts are the biggest enemies of Kashmiris, and indeed, the biggest enemies of humanity." ...

  The Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns to facilitate installation, repairs, and upgradation works on various 33 KV lines. On April 29, 2025, to install and repair the 33 KV isolators along the line route and carry out stabilisation works, shutdown of the 33 KV Nehalpora-Markundal line will be observed. As a result, the 33/11 KV Receiving Stations at Markundal, Naidkhai, Shahgund, and Aglar will remain off, affecting power supply to Markundal, Naidkhai, Shahgund, Ankhul, and Gundboon from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM. On April 30, 2025, in connection with the shifting of electrical utilities along the road, the shutdown of the 33 KV Badampora-Wangipora Tap line will be observed. Consequently, the 33/11 KV Receiving Stations at Ba...

The Jammu Kashmir Assembly on Monday observed a two-minute silence to honour the memory of 26 people who lost their lives in the recent militant attack at Pahalgam. As the special session of the House began, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather strongly condemned the killing of innocent tourists who had come from different parts of the country. "We offer our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pay homage to the victims," the Speaker said before asking members to stand in silence as a mark of respect. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary also moved a resolution on behalf of the government, expressing deep sorrow and outrage over the brutal and senseless attack on tourists. On April 22, militants had opened fire at Baisaran, a popular tourist destination in the upper rea...

A 13-year-old boy died on Saturday while playing cricket in his native village of Takiya Batapora in Kunzer area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. According to Kashmir Bulletin (KB), Shahzaib Muzaffar Shah, a Class 7 student and son of Muzaffar Shah, was struck on the neck by a cricket ball during a game, leaving him unconscious. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital and later transferred to JVC Srinagar, where doctors declared him brought dead. Meanwhile, an official also confirmed the death and said that police have taken cognizance of the matter. -(KB)

Police on Sunday said they have detained several social media handlers for allegedly spreading false information regarding the recent encounter in the Ajas area of north Kashmir's Bandipora district. In a statement issued to GNS, the police said that Bandipora Police received credible inputs from multiple sources indicating that certain individuals had "circulated fabricated and misleading narratives" on social media about the encounter that took place at Kulnar Bazipora Ajas on April 24, 2025. Following this, a criminal case has been registered against the account holders responsible for sharing the false information. “The dissemination of such fabricated content poses a threat to national security and has the potential to disrupt law and order in the region," the statement said....

A second-year MBBS student was found dead under mysterious circumstances at the Boys Hostel of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, Jammu Kashmir News Service reported As per officials quotes by the news agency,  the 2nd-year MBBS student , a resident of Harni, Mendhar. His body was found hanging inside his room at the hostel. Soon after receiving the information, police reached the spot and have taken cognizance of the incident. Further investigation into the matter is underway. (JKNS)