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Fire breaks out at Kupwara bus stand, three buses gutted
A major fire incident broke out at the main bus stand in Kupwara late Wednesday night, damaging several buses, officials said.An official from to Fire and Emergency Services, rold news agency Kashmir News Corner --- KNC, the…
Houseboat rescued after partial sinking in Srinagar
A houseboat partially sank in the River Jhelum in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar on Wednesday amid continuous rainfall, officials said.The incident occurred between Zero Bridge and Abdullah Bridge, a stretch that witnessed rising…
What’s Behind Srinagar’s Ongoing Traffic Crackdown?
Traffic Police Srinagar has launched a special drive against the use of pressure horns and high-beam projector lights, with several vehicles already impounded so far.The enforcement action targets violations linked to excessive…
Wanbal Rawalpora Residents Up in Arms Over Prolonged Power Cuts
The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has come under sharp public criticism after enforcing prolonged power curtailments of up to eight hours daily, sparking outrage among residents and raising serious concerns over…
School van driver loses control, dies after crash in Srinagar
A 47-year-old school van driver died after crashing his vehicle into a roadside structure near Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk here on Thursday morning, officials said.An official said that the driver lost control of the vehicle near…
Srinagar court takes cognisance of overseas employment scam
The Crime Branch Kashmir’s Special Crime Wing on Wednesday said it has chargesheeted a Doda man for allegedly duping a job seeker on the pretext of arranging overseas employment, taking money and documents but failing to deliver…
Four Cattle Stolen in Tral, Probe Launched
Unidentified thieves stole four cattle from two villages in South Kashmir’s Tral area of Pulwama district during the intervening night, villagers and officials said on Tuesday.The thefts were reported from Auligund and…
KPS Editor Raja Mohidin Felicitates SKIMS Director During Iftaar Meet in Srinagar
Renowned endocrinologist and Director of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Mohammad Ashraf Ganie, hosted an Iftaar gathering in Srinagar, bringing together members of the medical fraternity, civil society, and media.…
Devotees Pray for Peace and Prosperity on Shab-e-Qadr in Kashmir
The sacred night of Shab-e-Qadr was observed with profound religious devotion across Kashmir as thousands of devotees thronged the Hazratbal Shrine and other mosques and shrines to participate in special night-long prayers.Large…
Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden Opens with Over 70 Tulip Varieties
Marking the arrival of spring in Kashmir, Asia’s largest Tulip Garden was thrown open for people on Monday, with thousands of tourists and locals expected to visit the iconic garden to witness the much-awaited floral spectacle.…