SRINAGAR — A massive fire broke out in a car repair workshop on Thursday in Srinagar in the afternoon, a fire official said. A total of five fire tenders reached the spot to control the fire, which had engulfed the whole workshop. The reason for the fire is still unknown, the official said. “We still […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Shia mourners for raising Hezbollah flags and slogans during 8th Muharram procession in the summer capital, Srinagar. Top sources told Kashmir Dot Com that the slogans were chanted and flags were raised as part of the traditional Muharram observance, which […]
SRINAGAR — Thousands of Shia Muslim mourners took out the eighth Muharram procession in Jammu & Kashmir’s Srinagar city on Monday. Authorities had permitted the event with the organisers assuring a peaceful and disciplined Muharram procession. A large number of Shia Muslim mourners joined the procession that started at Guru Bazaar and ends in the […]
SRINAGAR — Srinagar Police have registered a case under the Official Secrets Act following the leak of a sensitive document that detailed reductions and withdrawals in security for various protected persons. An official told Kashmir Dot Com that he case has been filed at Police Station Shergari Srinagar under FIR number 48/2024. Authorities are actively […]
SRINAGAR — The historic Bazar Masjid, having a huge religious significance, despite being reduced to ashes in the massive blaze earlier this week, has yet again witnessed a huge rush of the devotees, who offered the mandatory Friday congregational prayers at the Masjid. Amidst the scorching heat, the absence of roof, windows, doors and other […]
SRINAGAR — At least six residential buildings in the city’s Rainawari locality have developed cracks and suffered damage due to suspected land subsidence, prompting the administration to vacate the homes and form an expert committee to ascertain the details and suggest remedial measures, officials said on Wednesday. Some homes in the Khwajapora Surteng area of […]
SRINAGAR — Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Tuesday visited the Bohri Kadal area of Srinagar to express solidarity with the fire affected families and also with the management of the historic Bazar Masjid that was turned into ashes in the devastating blaze. Mirwaiz hailed the administration and police role and called for collective efforts […]
SRINAGAR — A devastating fire engulfed the Bohri Kadal area of Srinagar, causing extensive damage to the historic Bazar Masjid, two shopping complexes, and more than ten residential houses, officials said. Officials from the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES), said the blaze, which erupted this afternoon, took F&ES teams four hours of intensive effort to […]
SRINAGAR — Srinagar has been officially recognised as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Crafts Council, an official statement said on Sunday. The prestigious honour underscores the city’s rich heritage and the exceptional skills of its artisans, whose dedication and artistry have earned global acclaim. Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha expressed his heartfelt congratulations […]
SRINAGAR — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with the participants on the 10th International Day of Yoga in J&K’s Srinagar city. After leading the Yoga event at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here, PM Modi spent over 40 minutes interacting with the participants on the lawns of the SKICC. Even rain gods […]