BARAMULLA: In wake of coronavirus worries, a sanitation drive was started from Khanpora to Sangrama in district Barmaulla by Deputy Commissioner Gulam Nabi Itoo on Wednesday. DC requested general public to avoid public gatherings, co-operate with the department to clean the surroundings. “People should follow advisory which has been issued from time to time,” he […]
BARAMULLA: Amid coronavirus worries, filthy streams and drains in north Kashmir’s Baramulla town is posing a threat to human health with locals saying that it can borne diseases. “All the drains are filled with waste. Streams are filthy. Markets too give a different picture. It is a matter of concern,” locals said. They said that […]
BARAMULLA: The authorities in north Kashmir’s Sopore have ordered closure of f lea market while driving licence test has been suspended till further orders. According to an order passed by president Municipal Council (MC) Sopore said that flea market shall remain closed in the town till further orders. “In exercise of powers conferred under section […]
BARAMULLA: A youth was electrocuted in north Kashmir’s Sopore village after he touched a live electric wire on Monday morning. Sources said that a youth Zubair Ahmed Mir of Brath Kalan Sopore was found unconscious in his washroom by his family on Monday morning. He was shifted to nearby hospital where the doctors declared him […]
BARAMULLA: Seventeen sheep were killed and sixteen other were injured in a suspected wolf attack in Kumangdara village of Pattan in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday night. Sources said that a pack of wolves entered into the cowshed of Mohammad Maqbool Chopan in Kumangdara village of Pattan on Saturday night and killed his 17 […]
BARAMULLA: One person was killed while two otherswere injured in a road mishap in Kunzar area of district Baramulla on Sunday morning. Sources said that a speedy tipper bearing registration number JK03B/2973 turns turtle on Srinagar Gulmarg road on Sunday morning when the driver of vehicle lost his control over it. Kunzar police has registered […]
BARAMULLA: While district administrations in three districts of north Kashmir closed schools, colleges, tuition centres and other institutions in wake of coronavirus pandemic all over the world, a large number of non-local beggars are flocking this region with the onset of spring season. Locals said that they are worried that non-local beggars are coming to […]
BARAMULLA: Three residential houses were damaged due to soil erosion and shooting stones in Machikrand village of Uri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on late Friday evening after heavy rains lashed the area. Sources said that three houses owned by Mohammad Ayoob Janjoo, Mohammad Sadeeq Janjoo and Abdul Qayoom Janjoo were damaged partially due to […]
BARAMULLA: Police on Saturday said that two militant associates were arrested in Handwara and arms were recovered from them. “On the basis of reliable information , Handwara police along with 30RR Langate and 92 BN CRPF laid a surprise naka at Panthachowk Kralgund, Ananwan Hajan crossing. During surprise checking of the vehicles, two suspicious persons […]
BARAMULLA: Police on Friday evening recovered grenade from a stream bed in Saloosa village of Baramulla district. Sources said that some locals spotted a rusty grenade in Ningli Nalah near Saloosa village and they informed police who reached the spot and took grenade into their custody. A police officer confirmed that they recovered grenade and […]