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  • Two Vehicles Fall Off Cliff After Hit By Avalanche

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    SRINAGAR: Two vehicles skidded off the road and rolled down the cliff after a snow avalanche came barreling down on the Srinagar-Kargil highway at Zojila Pass, Police said.

    The incident occurred near Panimatha Captain Mode at Zojil Pass.

    The ill-fated vehicles were on their way to Kargil from Srinagar.

    Station House Officer, Police Station Sonmarg, Fayaz Ahmed said that a passenger vehicle (Xylo) and a Camper rolled down after a snow avalanche hit them near Panimatha area on Zojila Pass.

    “Rescue teams including a police party rushed to the spot and retrieved the passengers, however, vehicles could not be retrieved due to the inclement weather,” he said adding that it is still snowing on Zojila Pass.

    The police officer further informed that after the incident, the Srinagar-Kargil highway has been closed to traffic.

    “We turned back all the vehicles that were heading for Kargil from Sonmarg,” he added. (KNT)

     

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Srinagar Leh Highway Shut Down By Snow Avalanche

    Srinagar Leh Highway Shut Down By Snow Avalanche

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    SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Leh highway was closed for traffic on Monday afternoon after a snow avalanche blocked the road near Cafeteria Morh in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.

    A Beacon official informed that the SSG road is blocked due to a snow avalanche near Cafeteria Morh. Meanwhile, several vehicles are stranded in the Sonamarg area after the road got closed.

    An official said that men and machinery have been pressed into service to clear the road. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Youth Found Dead In Paddy Field

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    SRINAGAR: A youth found was dead in a paddy field in Hassanpora Tawella area of Bijbehera in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday.

    Quoting an official, KNO reported that body of youth identified as Amir Rashid Ganai son of Abdul Rashid Ganai, of Hassanpora Tawella was found under mysterious circumstances in a paddy field in Dragad village.

    He said police have recovered his body from the spot and further investigation has been taken up.

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  • Breaking: 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Jammu and Kashmir- Details Here – Kashmir News

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    Srinagar, May 08: Jammu and Kashmir was jolted by an earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale, causing panic among the people who rushed out of their workplaces and homes in fear.

    The quake hit the region at around 2:28 pm on Monday.

    According to reports, the tremors were felt in many parts of the country, including Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi, as well as in neighbouring country Pakistan.

    The quake lasted for several seconds, and people reported feeling their buildings shake.

    There have been no reports of any casualties or damage to property at the time of writing, but the quake has caused anxiety among the people, many of whom are still reeling from the devastating earthquake that hit the region in 2005.

    The earthquake has once again highlighted the need for preparedness and awareness among people in earthquake-prone areas.

    It is important for people to be aware of the steps they can take to minimize the impact of earthquakes and to be prepared for emergencies.


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  • Boy Allegedly Dies By Suicide In Ganderbal – Kashmir News

    Boy Allegedly Dies By Suicide In Ganderbal – Kashmir News

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    Ganderbal, May 08: A 19-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide on Monday by hanging himself at his grandparents home in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.

    An official told the news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the boy hailing from Authkhuroo Rabitar village allegedly hanged himself at his maternal grandparents home.

    He said that soon after the incident, the boy was rushed to PHC Lar where he was declared dead on arrival.

    “After conducting medico-legal formalities, body was handed over to his family for last rites,” the official added.

    He said that the police have registered FIR and initiated investigations in this regard—(KNO)


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  • 19 Year Old Dies By Suicide In Kashmir

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    SRINAGAR: A 19-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide on Monday by hanging himself at his grandparents’ home in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.

    An official said that the boy, hailing from Authkhuroo Rabitar village, allegedly hanged himself at his maternal grandparents’ home.

    Soon after the incident, the boy was rushed to PHC Lar where he was declared dead on arrival.

    “After conducting medico-legal formalities, the body was handed over to his family for last rites,” the official added.

    The police have registered an FIR and initiated investigations into the matter. (KNO)

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  • Truck Driver From North Kashmir Found Dead

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    SRINAGAR: A truck driver from Baramulla district was found unconscious inside his truck at Wangund Qazigund near Toll Plaza area of South Kashmir Anantnag district.

    Identified as Taseer Ahmad Mala son of Ghulam Hassan Malla a resident of Panzla Gund Baramulla, he was found unconscious inside his truck bearing registration number JK05F- 4371. He was shifted to emergency hospital Qazigund where doctors declared him brought dead on arrival.

    Meanwhile a police official also confirmed that a case has been registered in this regard for further investigations.(GNS)

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  • Truck driver from Baramulla found dead in Qazigund

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    Srinagar, May 8 (GNS): A truck driver from Baramulla district was found unconscious inside his truck at Wangund Qazigund near Toll Plaza area of South Kashmir Anantnag district.

    Reports reaching to GNS said that a man identified as Taseer Ahmad Mala son of Ghulam Hassan Malla a resident of Panzla Gund Baramulla was found unconscious inside his truck bearing registration number JK05F- 4371. He was shifted to emergency hospital Qazigund where doctors decleared him brought dead on arrival.

    Meanwhile a police offical also confirmed to GNS said that that a case has been registered in this regard for further investigations.(GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

  • Truck driver from Baramulla found dead in Qazigund

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    Srinagar, May 8: A truck driver from Baramulla district was found unconscious inside his truck at Wangund Qazigund near Toll Plaza area of South Kashmir Anantnag district.

    Reports reaching to GNS said that a man identified as Taseer Ahmad Mala son of Ghulam Hassan Malla a resident of Panzla Gund Baramulla was found unconscious inside his truck bearing registration number JK05F- 4371. He was shifted to emergency hospital Qazigund where doctors decleared him brought dead on arrival.

    Meanwhile a police offical also confirmed to GNS said that that a case has been registered in this regard for further investigations.(GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Amid snowfall, 19 RR starts rescue operation at Margan top

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    Anantnag:- Amid snowfall,a rescue operation was started 19 RR at Margan Top today.

    An official said that amid heavy rainfall in kashmir and snowfall at higher reaches, Larnoo Company of 19 RR Bn received a distress call from sarpanch and locals of Gauran (Larnoo, Anantnag) to rescue locals who are struck at higher reaches of Margan top alongwith the livestock.

    Army responded immediately with SDM and civil administration for the rescue Operation using snow chains on Army vehicles, he said.

    30 families have been rescued by the team under Major Sanjay Pandey including livestocks, majority of the bakarwals are from Reasi and Pathribal, he added.

    Civil administration provided all the necessary assistance at Gauran, base location.

    Larnoo Police under SHO, Doctors from animal husbandry are at location to provide medical support to livestocks.

    A medical camp was also set up at Gauran by 19 RR Bn, officials said.

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )