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Weatherman on Wednesday forecast widespread intermittent light to moderate rain and snowfall over higher reaches of Jammu Kashmir from October 14-18. A meteorological department official here told GNS that mainly clear weather was expected in next 24 hours and on October 13, "partly cloudy becoming cloudy" towards evening was expected. "There is possibility of rain/snow over higher reaches towards night at scattered places of J-K." He said widespread intermittent light to moderate rain and snowfall over higher reaches was likely with over 75% chances from October 14-18. There was "significant drop in temperature expected across during these days. The weatherman department has also urged farmers to postpone harvesting of crops from October 14-18 He said there may be temporarily...

One person lost his life while another was injured in a road mishap in Rajouri district on Wednesday evening. An official told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that a road accident was reported in the Kesar Gala Saranu area of Rajpuri in which two people sustained serious injuries and were immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The officer, however, said that one of the injured persons succumbed to his injuries while another was undergoing treatment. A police officer also confirmed this road mishap and identified the deceased as Mehmood Hussain, son of Haji Munir Hussain of Kalakote (26) while the injured have been identified as Mohd Asif, son of Nisar Hussain of Margan, Ujhan (19). The officer said that a case has been registered and further investigation has been initia...

Police alongwith security forces arrested militant associate linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT/ TRF and recovered incriminating materials, arms and ammunition from his possession in Baramulla. in a statement issued to the news agency Kashmir Scroll said that On 10 Oct 2023, on a specific input of militant movement in Ushkara area, a joint Naka was established at Ushkara by Baramulla Police, Army 46 RR,MI and 53 Bn CRPF. "During naka checking suspicious movement of one person coming towards naka point by foot was observed. While seeing police party and security forces, the suspect person tried to flee from the spot but alert naka party apprehended him tactfully. During preliminary questioning, he was identified as Mudasir Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Hamid Bhat resident of Ushkara B...

Anti-corruption Bureau on Wednesday trapped and arrested Tehsil Supply officer of food civil supplies and consumer affairs department in Rajouri district while accepting bribe. Official sources told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that ACB apprehended Mohd Riaz son of Hassan Mohd resident of Rehan A/P Gujjar Mandi Rajouri TSO food and supply Rajouri while accepting bribe. They said that officer has taken into custody while further investigation has been taken up.(KS)

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced an increase in the intake capacity of MBBS courses in Jammu & Kashmir from 500 to 1100. It also informed that Rs 881 crore has been spent on upgrading of health institutions in JK. According to the MHA’s Annual Report for the year 2022-23, accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the intake capacity of MBBS courses in the region has significantly increased from 500 to 1100 and a total of Rs 881 crore has been invested in upgrading and rebuilding 140 health institutions. The report highlights the swift progress in the construction of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jammu and Awantipora, underlining the government’s dedication to providing advanced healthcare services. Additionally, the estab...

Three personnel from Suraksha Sema Bal (SSB) were injured in a gas leakage incident in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Tuesday officials said. Reliable sources told news agency Kashmir Scroll that SSB personnel sustained burn injuries due to a gas leakage while practicing in the Dignibal area of Ganderbal. The injured personnel were immediately taken to SKIMS Soura for treatment. The official reported that their condition is stable. An official confirmed the incident KS and identified the injured personnel as Dilawar Singh (50), Jasbeer Singh (40), and Jasbir Kumar (42). He said stated that a case has been registered, and an investigation into the matter has commenced.(KS)

The authorities have demolished a building of Darul Uloom built on government land in Chewa Kalan village of south Kashmir's Pulwama district, where two militants were killed last year. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the action was taken on the recommendations of National Investigation Agency (NIA). He said that in March 2022 two militants were killed in the same building, following which the case was taken over by the NIA. “During investigation the NIA had arrested administrators of the Darul Uloom who are still under custody, while the 3-room building that got damaged in the encounter wasn't put to use since last year,” he said. The official said that remnants of the building were damaged last night by Revenue authorities with the assistance...

Two residential houses of three brothers in north Kashmir's Handwara village were gutted in a fire mishap on Monday, officials said. An official told Srinagar-based news gathering agency Kashmir Scroll (KS) that a massive fire broke out in Patwari Qalamabad Mawer area in the residential house in which three families were living, including Farooq, Shabir, and Altaf sons of Haider Khan. In the mishap, the house was completely gutted, and a team of the fire service department, police, and locals put the fire under control and saved other nearby houses. Meanwhile, police took cognizance of this fire mishap. (KS)

In Jammu Kashmir, up to August 2023, a total of 4,165 accidents were reported, resulting in 499 fatal incidents and 3,666 non-fatal ones, tragically causing the loss of 580 lives and injuring 5,565 individuals. In the previous year, 2022, the region saw 6,092 road accidents, leading to 805 fatalities and 8,372 injuries. The latest data from The Excelsior reveals that Jammu District had the highest number of fatalities up to August 2023, with 134 deaths and 900 injuries, followed by Kathua District with 58 deaths and 476 injuries. Other districts, such as Anantnag, Udhampur, Rajouri, Samba, Reasi, and Poonch Town, also witnessed significant casualties and injuries. Doda District saw 23 fatalities and 220 injuries, Kishtwar District reported 24 casualties and 96 injuries, and Ramban Di...

Election Commission of India (ECI) Monday said it will inform about holding Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir at the right time keeping in view the security and other elections that are also due. Replying to a query about J&K polls during the presser about elections in five states of India, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said: “We will inform about holding Assembly polls in J&K at the right time keeping in view the security and other elections that also due in the (UT).” ECI announced dates of polls for five states—Chattisgrah, Mizoram, Madhaya Pradesh, Telangana and Rajasthan. Elections will start on November 7 and counting will be done on December 5. Pertinently, J & K has been under president’s ru...