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Major reshuffle in J&K administration: 37 IAS, KAS officers transferred

October 30, 2023 Editor

According to the official order, Doda Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Reasi, while Additional Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, is the new Deputy Commissioner, Doda. In a major reshuffle in the Jammu and Kashmir administration, over 37 IAS and KAS officers were transferred on Sunday. According to the official order, Doda Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Reasi, while Additional Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, is the new Deputy Commissioner, Doda. Reasi Deputy Commissioner Babila Rakwal has been transferred…

Pulwama: Non-local laborer shot dead by unknown assailants

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 Editor

A non local labourer was shot dead at Nowpora in the Pulwama district of south Kashmir. An official told that on Monday afternoon unidentified militants fired upon a labourer from Uttar Pradesh in the Nowpora area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir, who was rushed to the hospital. The labourer identified as Mukesh Singh was declares brought dead upon his arrival at the hospital, they said. They said that the Government forces have reached the spot of the attack and are conducting investigation related to the incident. More details awaited……………..

Unidentified Gunmen Shoot Police Officer in Srinagar

October 29, 2023 Editor

Reports suggest that medical professionals are currently tending to him, with his condition being described as critical. A police officer from Jammu and Kashmir was shot and severely wounded by terrorists in downtown Srinagar on Sunday. Inspector Masroor Wani was engaged in a game of cricket with local boys at an Eidgah ground when the attack occurred, as per the officials’ report. Following the incident, the injured officer was swiftly transported to a hospital. Reports suggest that medical professionals are currently tending to him, with his condition being described as…

92-Year old ex-MP spends night in Jammu Jail for Organizing Solidarity Meet on Gaza War

October 27, 2023 Editor

Sheikh Abdul Rehman was taken to a Jammu police station last Friday night, and spent the night there, ahead of the planned solidarity meeting that was to be held the next day at Maharaja Hari Singh Park in Jammu. A 92-year-old former MP from Jammu and Kashmir was among five people who spent a night in police custody last week over their decision to call a meeting to express solidarity with the victims of bombardment in Gaza. Sheikh Abdul Rehman was taken to a Jammu police station last Friday night,…

Deadly road accidents in Jhajjar Kotli, Kishtwar, claim 7 lives

October 21, 2023 Editor

Deadly road accidents in Jhajjar Kotli claim 7 lives

Seven persons Friday were killed in two separate accidents at Jhajjarkotli on Srinagar Jammu National Highway and near Kandni area of Kishtwar. Four persons lost their lives in Jhajjar Kotli accident in the morning while three persons died in Kishtwar accident. Police sources said at around 2.30 am on Friday, a Jammu-bound apple-laden truck met with an accident in Jhajjar Kotli, an area of Jammu on the Srinagar Jammu National Highway, resulting in the death of four persons, including the driver and his helper, on the spot. Giving details, a…

Mystery posters threaten Hindus, Sikhs in Poonch, Jammu; Police investigate

October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 Editor

Posters warning Hindus and Sikhs to leave their homes were found pasted in a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Saturday recovered posters pasted on some houses, warning Hindus and Sikhs to leave their homes or else they would face consequences. At 6 pm, locals discovered three posters pasted on the walls of houses in Degwar Maldiyalan village in Poonch district. The posters, written in Urdu, read, “All Hindus and Sikhs should leave this area as soon as possible. Otherwise, you…

Senior Lecturer disrespects female student’s religious freedom rips off her hijab in Bandipora School

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 Editor

Senior Lecturer disrespects female student's religious freedom rips off student’s hijab in Bandipora School

A senior lecturer at a school in Bandipora, Kashmir, reportedly disrespected a female student’s religious freedom by ripping off her hijab. The incident occurred on October 9, 2023, and has caused outrage among the student body and the local community. According to witnesses, the lecturer, who has not been named, was teaching a class when he noticed the student wearing a hijab. He reportedly approached her and asked her to remove it, saying that it was not allowed in the classroom. The student refused, explaining that the hijab is a…

Student succumbs to injuries after being shot by unknown gunmen in Anantnag

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Editor

A student, who was injured by terrorists in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday, succumbed to his injuries at the SK institute of medical sciences (SKIMS) here on Thursday. 16-year-old Sahil Bashir Dar of Watrigam village, succumbed to his injuries on Thursday evening at SKIMS, where he was battling with life after being attacked by terrorists on Wednesday night, officials said. A class 10th student, Dar had received a bullet in his neck in the terror attack. “#Terrorists fired upon one person namely Sahil Bashir Dar son of Bashir Ah…

Student Shot by Unidentified Gunmen in South Kashmir

October 5, 2023 Editor

A student was shot and injured by unknown gunmen on Wednesday evening in the Watrigam Wanihama area of Anantnag district. Quoting a top police officer, GNS reported that suspected militants fired upon a youth identified as Sahil Bashir son of Bashir Ahmad Dar resident of Watrigam Dialgam a student at Wanihama. “He was immediately shifted to nearby hospital for treatment and has a bullet injury in his neck,” he said. Till this report was being filed his status of condition was not available. Soon after the incident whole area has been…

Load Shedding ON: Kashmir Power Supply Disrupted as Dry Spell Reduces Water Levels in Reservoirs

September 29, 2023 Editor

Prolonged Dry Spell in Kashmir Leads to Electricity Woes The picturesque region of Kashmir is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, with its abundant water bodies, lush green valleys, and towering Himalayan peaks. However, the past few months have brought about an unexpected challenge for the people of Kashmir – a prolonged dry spell that has significantly reduced the water levels in the region’s vital water bodies. This has led to a domino effect, impacting the generation of electricity and, consequently, causing power curtailment that’s affecting the daily lives of…