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PDD found responsible for fatal electrocution, JK High Court awards ₹11.2 lakh to victim’s family

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Jammu Kashmir High Court has upheld the writ court's ruling, holding the Power Development Department (PDD) responsible for the electrocution death of 45-year-old Nazir Ahmad, who died after an 11,000 KV live wire fell on him. A Division Bench of Justice Sanjay Parihar and Justice Sanjeev Kumar dismissed the PDD’s appeal, ruling that negligence must be presumed in such hazardous operations unless proven otherwise. The court found that the department failed to submit any evidence showing the deceased's involvement in causing the accident, thereby attracting the legal doctrine of res ipsa loquitur. While agreeing with the lower court's finding of liability, the High Court recalculated the compensation. Citing an error in applying a multiplier of 15 instead of 14 based on the decease...

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Nine dead after bridge collapses in Gujarat, Vehicles plunge into Mahi river

INDIA

At least nine people lost their lives and several others were injured after a section of the Gambhira-Mujpur bridge collapsed in Padra taluka of Gujarat's Vadodara district on Wednesday morning. The collapse sent multiple vehicles plunging into the Mahisagar (Mahi) River below. The incident occurred during peak traffic hours and involved four vehicles—two trucks, a Bolero SUV, and a pickup van—that were on the bridge when it gave way. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud cracking sound just moments before the vehicles fell into the river. Emergency response teams, including the fire brigade, local police, and district officials, rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations. Locals also joined the effort, pulling injured survivors from the wreckage. So far, three people hav...

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Rain, Cooler weather expected across Kashmir over next 48 hours: Weatherman

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After weeks of intense heatwave conditions, Jammu Kashmir is set to experience fresh spells of rain and cooler temperatures over the next 48 hours, the weatherman said on Wednesday. Faizan Arif, independent weather forecaster (Kashmir Weather), told news agency JKNS that the upcoming weather activity is being triggered by a Western Disturbance and active monsoon winds, which are likely to bring widespread rainfall and a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures. “A spell of cooler weather, along with rain, is expected over the next 48 hours across many parts of J&K, thanks to a Western Disturbance and active monsoon winds,” Faizan said. “There is a possibility of intense showers and even cloudbursts at a few locations,” he added, noting that temperatures will remain below seaso...

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‘Never turned away the helpless’: Kulgam remembers Advocate Ghulam Nabi Dar

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Danishwar Hameed Hundreds of people on Tuesday gathered in Chawalgam, Kulgam, to pay tributes to Advocate Ghulam Nabi Dar on his 19th death anniversary. Senior leaders and workers of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference joined local residents to offer Fateha at his grave. The party described Dar as a dedicated political worker who sacrificed his life for the values he believed in. In a statement, party president Dr Farooq Abdullah said, “Dar Sahib will be remembered for his honesty, humility and immense contribution towards the development of his constituency and welfare of the people.” He added that Dar's commitment to democratic values remained unshaken till his last breath. Vice-president Omar Abdullah, in his tribute, said, “He remained deeply connected to the peopl...

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Dog attack leaves elderly man injured in Ningli, Sopore; locals urge action

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Shabir Khan An elderly man, Bashir Ahmad Hajam, was injured in a stray dog attack in the Ningli area of Sopore on Monday, sparking concern and anger among residents over the rising dog population in the town. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, locals said the number of stray dogs in Ningli and surrounding areas has sharply increased in recent months, posing a serious threat—especially to children and the elderly. “It’s becoming unsafe to walk even a short distance. We’ve raised this issue several times but no action has been taken so far,” said a resident. The growing menace has led residents to appeal for an urgent intervention from the civil administration and municipal bodies to prevent such incidents from recurring. In response, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sopore Municip...

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Downtown Srinagar flooded for first time in decades, locals blame Smart City failures

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A massive civic embarrassment unfolded in Srinagar on Monday as several parts of the city’s historic downtown area were inundated following a brief spell of rainfall, raising serious questions over the planning, execution, and accountability of the much-hyped Srinagar Smart City project. In what locals describe as a “first in living memory,” areas such as Kadikadal, Bohrikadal, Safakadal, and Rajourikadal witnessed street-level flooding so severe that water gushed into homes and shops, paralyzing daily life and leaving residents furious. “This has never happened before, not in the worst of weather, not in decades. What kind of engineering is this where an hour of rain brings the city to its knees?” asked an elderly shopkeeper at Rajourikadal. Residents and traders squarely blamed ...

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Haj Committee of India opens online applications for Haj 2026

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The Haj Committee of India has invited online applications from intending pilgrims for Haj 2026. According to a notification issued by the Chief Executive Officer, a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS reads, The Haj Committee of India invites applications for Haj-2026 from intending pilgrims through the online Haj Application Form. available on the official website https://hajcommittee.gov.in and the mobile application "HAJ SUVIDHA" (available for both iPhone and Android devices). The application window will be open from 07th July 2025 to 31 July 2025 (11:59 PM). Notification reads, Applicants are strongly advised to carefully read the Guidelines and Undertakings before submitting their forms. Please note that a machine-readable Indian International Passport is a prerequisite f...

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Burglary at Khanqah of Hazrat Simnani in Kulgam town, Locals blame drug menace

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Devotees and residents of south Kashmir’s Kulgam town woke up to distressing news on Tuesday after burglars broke into the revered Khanqah of Hazrat Syed Hassan Simnani (RA) and looted cash from the shrine’s donation box. The incident, which took place during the night, has triggered widespread anger and sorrow among the local community. CCTV footage, posted by The Kashmiriyat, from the Khanqah shows two unidentified individuals forcibly entering the premises and prying open the donation box before fleeing with the cash. “This isn’t just a small box. It holds significant contributions from devotees who place immense faith in Hazrat Simnani (RA). It’s heartbreaking. We strongly believe this was the act of drug addicts who frequent the area at night looking for money,” said a local...

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Shocking: Bulldozer digs graveyard in Baramulla at midnight, driver detained

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In an incident that has sparked outrage and disbelief, a JCB machine was used to carry out unauthorized excavation inside a graveyard in Shiapora village, Delina, late Monday night, a move that has deeply hurt local sentiments and raised serious questions about respect for the dead. The shocking act took place around 11:50 PM on July 7, when residents noticed heavy machinery digging within the graveyard, a sacred space meant to be untouched. Community members immediately raised the alarm, forcing the JCB driver to flee the scene. Baramulla Police arrived promptly, with senior officers including DySP Headquarters and SHO Baramulla overseeing the response. The JCB was seized, and the site was secured. A case (FIR No. 124/2025) was registered, and the contractor behind the disgracefu...

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108 Ambulance staff successfully conduct on-scene delivery in Nowgam, Srinagar

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Danishwar Hameed In a remarkable display of professionalism and swift medical response, the 108 Ambulance team successfully conducted an emergency on-site delivery in Nowgam, Srinagar, during the early hours of Monday. At around 1:17 AM, the 108 Emergency Control Room received a distress call regarding a pregnant woman in active labor. As per reports received by The Kashmiriyat, the patient, identified as 26-year-old Ashmta Ghimire, a Nepalese national working as a laborer in Nowgam, was reported to be in intense pain and in urgent need of medical assistance. The nearest 108 ambulance was immediately dispatched and reached the location without delay. The patient was moved into the ambulance, but it quickly became clear that she would not make it to the hospital in time. The ...