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Deadly Crash on Jammu–Srinagar Highway: Four Killed Near Udhampur

January 27, 2026 Editor

Four Killed in Triple-Vehicle Crash on Jammu–Srinagar Highway Near Udhampur By: Javid Amin | 27 January 2026 At least four people, including a CRPF jawan, were killed in a multi-vehicle collision involving a bus, a four-wheeler and a motorcycle on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur district on Tuesday, triggering fresh concerns over road safety on the Valley’s lifeline highway. Full News Report At least four people lost their lives in a tragic multi-vehicle accident on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) near Jakhani Chowk in Udhampur district on Tuesday, January…

After Terror Hideout Bust, Detentions Rock Kishtwar: Inside Operation Trashi-I

January 21, 2026 Editor

Kishtwar Terror Hideout Busted: Detentions Follow Deadly Encounter in Chatroo Forest By: Javid Amin | 20 January 2026 A Quiet Forest, a Violent Discovery The dense forests of Kishtwar, long regarded as both a geographical buffer and a security blind spot in Jammu and Kashmir, once again emerged at the center of counter-terrorism operations after security forces uncovered a well-fortified militant hideout in the Chatroo forest belt. What initially appeared to be a routine search operation has now expanded into a full-scale security crackdown, with several individuals detained for questioning…

Fresh Snowfall Brings Tourist Rush, Traffic Chaos to Kashmir’s Higher Reaches

January 17, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Sees Fresh Snowfall in Higher Reaches; Tourist Rush Triggers Traffic Snarls in Sonamarg By: Javid Amin | 16 January 2026 Snowfall Returns, So Do the Crowds Fresh snowfall once again transformed Kashmir’s higher reaches into a winter postcard on January 17, 2026, drawing thousands of tourists eager to experience snow-covered landscapes. From Sonamarg in Ganderbal district to Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and the Zojila Pass, the renewed spell of snow revived winter tourism after a relatively dry period. However, the surge in visitors also exposed familiar vulnerabilities. Narrow mountain roads, limited…

Unidentified persons fire at CRPF vehicle in Khanyar, no casulty reported

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 Editor

In a recent incident, an unidentified gunman made an attempt on a CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) vehicle in the Khanyar area of old Srinagar. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported. According to the police, the assailant opened fire at the bullet-proof CRPF vehicle and swiftly fled the scene. This lone militant discharged his pistol at the CRPF vehicle, specifically at the Khwaja Bazaar chowk, around 7:00 pm. The incident was addressed promptly by alert CRPF personnel who demonstrated great restraint to prevent potential collateral damage. They effectively repelled…

CRPF, Police went berserk in Rainawari break windowpanes

April 11, 2017 Editor

The residents in Rainawari Monday alleged that police and CRPF went berserk in the area and broke windowpanes of their houses and also of the shops. Youth clashed with the government forces in Rainawari near police station and at Vishwa Bharti College which was one of the polling booths for Srinagar by polls on Sunday. Police had to fire tear smoke shells to ward off protesters who took to streets for the second consecutive day on Monday protesting the civilian killings on Sunday. The angry police, however, hit stones at…