Kashmir

Avalanche in Kashmir kills 3, hundreds stranded along snow bound highway

Sahil Nagpal 8 February 2008

Srinagar, Feb 8: At least three people have been killed and fifteen others trapped in a snow avalanche in Kazigund of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

According to official sources, the mishap occurred due to heavy snowfall triggering off landslides.

According to reports, rescue and relief operations are on and fifteen people have been rescued so far.

The administration has already been put on alert.

For more than a week, the Valley has been cut off from the rest of the country as road and air links have been badly disrupted.

The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained blocked today leaving thousands of people stranded.

Fresh snowfall greets Srinagar

Mohit Joshi 4 February 2008

Srinagar, Feb 4: Fresh snowfall greets SrinagarSrinagar received fresh snowfall on Monday thereby bringing relief to the residents from the extreme chill that was sweeping the Valley for past few days.

"We are happy after receiving fresh snowfall. Snowfall reduces the intensity of cold. We also get rid of impurities of water. We pray to God for more snowfall," said Imtiyaz, a resident.

Entire Srinagar is under a thick blanket of snow with trees, rooftops, roads and parks covered with excessive snow. Kids enjoyed playing with snowballs.

NREGA implemented in Jammu and Kashmir

Mohit Joshi 2 February 2008

NREGA implementedJammu, Feb 2 : The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday impleme

HUJI leader killed in J&K encounter

Sahil Nagpal 25 January 2008

Kishtwar (J&K): Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) leader and mastermind behind UP blasts, Bashir Ahmed alias Saba, has been killed in an encounter with security forces at Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtawar District.

Ahmed, a resident of Kishtawar district was wanted by Jammu and Kashmir police in connection with serial blasts in three court premises of Uttar Pradesh in November last year which killed a dozen people and injured several others.

Ahmed is also believed to be involved in Hyderabad blasts in August last year, which killed over 50 people.

A satellite phone, a wireless set and some AK rifles were recovered from the slain militant

Snow affected Hanguls enjoying State hospitality in Jammu and Kashmir

Sahil Nagpal 14 January 2008

Srinagar, Jan. 14: Despite a heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of Kashmir valley, many wild Hangul deers at the Dachigam National Park near Srinagar are finding the wildlife sanctuary a safe haven and are comfortable due to the special arrangements made by the wildlife rangers here for them.

Found only in Kashmir in the country, Hanguls are endangered animals. These days special arrangements have been made for their meal and security by the personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir’s forest department.

Army jawan commits suicide after altercation with seniors

Mohit Joshi 13 January 2008

Jammu, Jan 13:Army jawan suicide An army jawan has reportedly committed suicide by shooting himself after an argument with his seniors in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

According to official sources, sepoy Ganesh Chandra of 52 Engineers Regiment took the rifle of his colleague after an argument with his seniors on Saturday night and fired at himself.

After hearing the gunshots, senior officers rushed the jawan to a hospital where he died, they added.

Chandra was posted on guard duty near Line of Control (LoC) in Bhimber Gali area of Rajouri district

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