Srinagar Boat Capsizing Incident: Will keep the rescue operation on through night hours to look for missing persons, says DC Srinagar Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-din
Srinagar: The rescue operation will be continued through the night hours to look for the whereabouts of missing persons drowned in river Jhelum, said Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-din Bhat, here on Tuesday evening. Talking to GNS, Bhat said that after consultation with different agencies as part of the rescue operation, they have unanimously […]
Div Com Kashmir expresses grief over loss of lives in unfortunate incident of boat capsizing
Issues advisory for compulsory lifesaving jackets for passengers using water transport Srinagar: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today called an urgent meeting of officers of various departments to frame the strategy to avoid unfortunate incidents of boat capsizing in future and save precious lives. While stressing on the safety measures for […]
Man killed after being hit by vehicle in Ganderbal
Ganderbal: A man was killed in a road accident at Nunner area od central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the man was hit by a vehicle in Nunnar area today, leading to his on spot death. The deceased has been identified as […]
JKAS 2022 Topper Secures UPSC Seventh Rank, Ten More in List
Srinagar: JKAS 2022 topper Anmol Rathore secured All India seventh rank in the recently declared UPSC 2023 results. Among others, ten candidates from Jammu and Kashmir also made it to the coveted list. Anmol Rathore achieved Rank 07 in the UPSC examination. Following her, Arjun Gupta secured Rank 32, Manan Bhat attained Rank 88, […]
Srinagar Boat Capsize: Police recover 4 school bags from river Jehlum at Chattabal Vier
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police Tuesday recovered the four school bags from the river Jehlum at Chattabal Veir, which seem to be of the students, who drowned in the boat capsize incident at Gandabal, Lasjan-Sointeng area of Srinagar this morning. A police official told that they spotted four bags floating on river Jhelum at Chattabal […]
Mother, her two sons laid to rest amid sobs after boat capsized in Srinagar
Srinagar: A somber atmosphere enveloped Srinagar’s Gandabal area as thousands gathered to bid farewell to five individuals who tragically lost their lives after a boat capsized on Tuesday morning. Among the deceased were a woman, her two sons, and two other locals, whose funeral prayers were offered jointly amidst tears and sorrow. The ground where […]
SMC’s rapid response mitigates rainfall Fallout; response sets example
Srinagar: In response to the heavy rainfall in the city, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) under the directions of Commissioner SMC Dr.Owais Ahmad (IAS), has proactively mobilized its workforce and machinery to tackle the challenges posed by waterlogging. Swift action was taken by deploying personnel and machinery, including dewatering machines, to address waterlogging in affected […]
Political leaders express grief; offer condolences to families affected by boat capsize tragedy
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir based political parties on Tuesday expressed deep shock over the loss of lives in boat capsize incident in Batwara area of Srinagar district. The leaders offered heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and urged LG led administration to extend its all possible help to the affected families. Former chief minister Omar […]
6 People Drowned, 5 Rescued, 3 Missing As Boat Capsizes In Batwara Srinagar
Massive Rescue Operation Underway, Top officers At Spot Srinagar: In a heart wrenching incident, 6 people including five minor students were drowned, five were rescued while three others are missing after a boat capsized in river Jhelum near Batwara Srinagar early on Tuesday morning. Official sources told GNS that the boat ferrying minor students to […]
LG Manoj Sinha Condoles loss of lives in boat accident
Srinagar: Jammu and kashmir Lieutanant Governor Manoj Sinha , has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a boat accident in Gandabal Batwara on Tuesday. The LG also wished for the strength to the families who lost their dear ones and medical facility to the injuried, While directing the authorities to provide all necessary […]