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At least four people have died after a vehicle they were traveling in fell into a deep gorge at Massu Padder area of Kishtwar.
A top police official told that four persons died after a Bolero camper fell into a deep gorge at Gwar Massu.He said the rescue operation is going on in the area .
Asked about reports of two people are missing, he said the details are being ascertained—(KNO)More details awaited
MLA Langate Sheikh Khurshid, following the path of his brother, Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid, staged a sit-in protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Kupwara on Saturday.
Carrying a damaged stabilizer from Lalbug Ganapora, he highlighted the administration’s failure to repair the essential equipment, which had caused drinking water disruptions in the village.
MLA Khurshid criticized the authorities for their inaction, stating that while district administration conduct multiple meetings aimed at improving public services, the ground reality remains different.
He pointed out that the Lalbug Ganapora panchayat had spent ₹23 lakh on a stabilizer transformer and water pump, yet these facilities remained non-functional for months.
“The stabilizer was defunct for a long period. Even after it was started, the mechanical department neglected its maintenance, leading to severe water supply disruption in the panchayat,” he told Rising Kashmir. He added that repeated requests to the concerned department were ignored, leaving him with no option but to stage a protest outside the DC office.
Following the protest, the issue was resolved. An employee from the mechanical department was designated to provide technical support, and the damaged stabilizer was replaced. As a result, the water supply to the affected village has been restored, Khurshid added.
Expressing his commitment to the people, MLA Khurshid stated, “The residents have entrusted me with their votes, and I will always be at the forefront to address their concerns. I will go to any extent to fulfill their legal demands and ensure they get better facilities.”
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In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, Police in Shopian recovered illicit kerosene & diesel in the jurisdiction of Police Station Keller and arrested accused person involved in the commission of crime.
Acting on a specific information about selling of kerosene oil in black market at Karlcheck Berthipora area of Shopian. A police party headed by SHO Police Station Keller and Incharge Berthipora along with Executive Magistrate conducted search in the shop of one person namely Showkat Ahmad Hajam son of Ab Gani Hajam resident of Karlcheck Berthipora. During search, police party recovered 11 barrels containing 1600 ltrs of kerosene oil and 600 ltrs of diesel from the said shop. The accused person involved in the commission of crime has been arrested.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 02/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Keller and investigation has been initiated. Preliminary investigation reveals that the accused was selling the Kerosene oil illegally in black market. Source of procurement of subsidised kerosene oil is being investigated and the officials involved in facilitating black marketing shall also be dealt as per law.
Police urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or illegal practices they come across. Such information can be crucial in curbing criminal activities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all.(KNS)
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Senior AIP Leader and MLA Langate Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad accompanied by DDC Khursheed Ahmad Dar, Former Deputy BDC Chairman Shabir Ahmad Rather, District Office Incharge Prof. Naseer and Senior Leader Ajaz Ahmad Lone, visited Ferozpora, Tangmarg, to console the family of two minors who tragically lost their lives in a fire caused by a traditional heater.
The leaders expressed deep sorrow over the incident and urged the administration to expedite relief and rehabilitation efforts. Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad, speaking on the occasion, said, “This tragedy has shaken us all to the core.Losing two innocent lives is an unimaginable loss and our hearts go out to the grieving family. It is our collective responsibility to ensure they receive the support they need to rebuild their lives and to raise awareness about safety measures to prevent such heartbreaking incidents in the future.”
The AIP delegation emphasized the urgent need for the administration to provide the family with proper shelter, especially in the harsh winter conditions.(KNS)
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Former Sadr-e-Riyasat and veteran Congress leader DR Karan Singh while accusing NC founder Sheikh Abdullah of harbouring “terrible anti-Dogra feelings,” has said that Pandit Nehru committed a mistake by taking the Kashmir issue to the United Nations.
Speaking to PTI news agency, DR Karan Singh said: “I got into politics at the age of 18 because the situation developed in such a way that my father was obliged to leave the state under very painful circumstances. Reason was, of course, Sheikh Abdullah.”
“And why, Sheikh Abdullah, because we had gone to the United Nations and had gone and agreed to a plebiscite. Maybe we need not have gone to the United Nations. In fact, I don’t think we should have gone. One of the few mistakes that Pandit ji made,” he said.
DR Karan Singh said that he thinks Lord Mountbatten was the one who pushed him into that. “So, Sheikh Abdullah had a terrible anti-Dogra feeling all his life. So finally, he went to Pandit ji (Nehru) and said that he cannot win the election till Maharaja Hari Singh is in the state,” he said.
DR Karan Singh said that Sheikh Abdullah was condescending, but he was alright, he added. “When the situation politically turned and I had to sign his dissmisal order and all. Obviously, he was very angry. We met after 14 years then and I was wondering, when we met, how will it be, so I must say to his credit as soon as he came in, he said how is tiger (Karan Singh’s nickname)? So, all the tension disappeared,” he said.
Dr Singh praised Farooq Abdullah for “bringing him back into politics,” while saying that Omar Abdullah is a very ‘balanced person’ who has a bright future ahead.
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Accident in SK Payeen,Two soldiers died, while three others were critically injured after an Army vehicle fell into a deep gorge in SK Payeen area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday, officials said.
An official said that the vehicle skidded off Bandipora-Srinagar road near SK Payeen and fell into a deep gorge.
He added that five soldiers were critically injured in the incident and they were immediately rushed to district hospital Bandipora, where two were declared dead on arrival.He said that three critically injured soldiers are being shift to Srinagar for advanced treatment—(KNO)
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A mother-son duo in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district were found unconscious in their home due to inhaling toxic fumes from a charcoal fire used for heating.
The son, Danish Ahmad Khan, passed away at the hospital on Saturday morning despite prompt medical attention. His mother, Fameeda Akhter, remains in critical condition and is receiving intensive medical care.
The incident occurred in Gudder village of the district. Authorities have confirmed that the cause of the suffocation was charcoal fire fumes.The police have registered a case in this regard. [KNT]
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Congress leader Pawan Khera has strongly criticised the government’s response to China’s establishment of two new counties in Hotan prefecture, incorporating Ladakh’s territory and urged the Centre to take the issue seriously.
Khera said that the “perfunctory objection” raised by the Ministry of External Affairs in Friday’s press conference over the issue is “notwithstanding.”
He urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to introspect the issue and said “Casual objection by EAM would not work.” Khera alleged that China’s confidence in making such moves stems from the “clean chit” given by PM Modi.
Speaking with ANI, Khera said, “The perfunctory objection raised by MEA is notwithstanding. China draws its confidence from the clean chit the PM gave on 20th June 2020 after the Chinese incursions in our territory. Now that China has created two counties in Hotan prefecture, it is an area which has been traditionally, historically been ours and we have been very consistent about our claim on the area.”
Khera emphasized that the area in question has historically been part of India and that the government needs to take a stronger stance. He feels that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) objections are inadequate and that more decisive action is required.
“This needs to be taken seriously and casual objections by the EAM would not work. PM must introspect that he can’t go about distributing clean chits to neighbours who are hostile to our interests,” he added.
Furthermore, Khera expressed concerns about China’s plan to build a mega-dam on the Brahmaputra river, which could impact Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. He argued that this project undermines India’s interests in the northeastern region.
“The dam on the Brahmaputra river again undermines and creates havoc for our interests in the northeastern region. This reflects very poorly on our foreign policy,” said the Congress leader.
The MEA has also addressed this issue, urging China to ensure that downstream states are not adversely affected by the dam project and also lodged a protest with China, stating that parts of the new counties fall within Ladakh’s territory.
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday, addressing the issue, said that India has lodged a strong protest with China over the establishment of two new ‘counties’ in the region that includes the region under the Union Territory of Ladakh, and asserted that New Delhi has never accepted the “illegal occupation” by Beijing.
“We have seen the announcement pertaining to the establishment of two new counties in Hotan Prefecture of China. Parts of the jurisdiction of these so-called counties fall in India’s Union Territory of Ladakh. We have never accepted the illegal Chinese occupation of Indian territory in this area,” MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a press conference.
He further emphasised that the creation of new counties will not affect India’s stance on sovereignty over the area, nor will it legitimize “China’s illegal and forcible occupation.”
“The creation of new counties will neither have a bearing on India’s long-standing and consistent position regarding our sovereignty over the area nor lend legitimacy to China’s illegal and forcible occupation of the same. We have lodged a solemn protest with the Chinese side through diplomatic channels,” he added.
Last week, Chinese media Xinhua reported that the government of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region announced the establishment of two new counties in the region: He’an County and Hekang County.
The establishment of the counties, both administered by Hotan Prefecture, has been approved by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council. The county seat of He’an is Hongliu Township, while the county seat of Hekang is Xeyidula Township, the report added. (ANI)
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Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference President Sajad lone on Saturday requested authorities at the Kashmir University to have examination centres in District Kupwara.
In a post on X, Sajad lone wrote, “It is humble request to authorities at the Kashmir University to have examination centres in District Kupwara. It is the northernmost area of JK straddling the LOC.”
“Not having an examination centre is a barrier to academic excellence. Travelling 100 plus kilometres in biting cold is hardly an optimum start for exams. These are non academic hardships which impact academics and need to be removed.” he added.
“It is psychological fact that recall during exams, concentration, writing fluency are all impacted by the environment. Travelling long distances adds to academic stress and negatively impacts academic performance.”the post reads.
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Flight operations at Srinagar Airport have recommenced this morning following improved visibility of 300 meters and an RVR exceeding 1500 meters.
Airport officials informed media reporters that four aircraft are scheduled to approach Srinagar Airport today. The first arrival, Air India flight AI 827 from New Delhi, successfully landed at 11:00 AM.
Authorities at the airport assured that operations are expected to proceed smoothly, with close monitoring of further arrivals and departures. Passengers are advised to stay updated with their respective airlines for any schedule changes.
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