SRINAGAR: A police head constable, who was injured in a road accident at Akhnoor on Monday, has succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Ludhiana. Officals said that Head Constable Narender Singh, a resident of Shangro Doda, was injured in an accident at Tanda (Zalabi Morh) in Akhnoor. He was returning []

SRINAGAR: The Medical Superintendent of District Hospital Bandipora on Saturday ordered the suspension of Dr Sabia Salam, Medical Officer, for remaining absent from duty and skipping official Independence Day celebrations despite clear directions. According to the suspension order, Dr Sabia Salam failed to attend her scheduled duty on August 14, 2025, thereby adversely affecting patient []

SRINAGAR: An 87-year-old man was found hanging under mysterious circumstances at his residence in Kadmal area of tehsil Katra. An official said that the deceased has been identified as Sundru, a resident of Ward No. 6, Kadmal. Body was shifted to CHC Katra where postmortem was conducted, after which it was handed over to his []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unfurled the national flag at the historic Red Fort on Indias 79th Independence Day, addressing the nation on its achievements, challenges, and the role of citizens, armed forces, and farmers in building a self-reliant India. PM Modi said, When India gained independence in 1947, the possibilities were immense, []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is set to celebrate the 79th Independence Day under a three-tier security cover on Friday. The main official event in Kashmir will be held at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, while M A Stadium will host the central function in Jammu. Celebrations are scheduled at all district and block headquarters, government offices, []

SRINAGAR: Patriotic fervour swept across the Kashmir Valley today as full-dress rehearsals for the 79th Independence Day celebrations were held at district headquarters and major venues, marking the final preparations for the grand event on August 15. In Srinagar, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, hoisted the National Flag at Bakshi Stadium, inspected parade contingents []

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Wednesday appealed to the public to participate in the upcoming event in large numbers, similar to last years celebrations. Speaking to media persons in Srinagar, Bidhuri said, Everyone has been invited just like last year. Despite the rain, there was a large turnout, and the festive spirit []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up to celebrate the countrys 79th Independence Day with full enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. The main Independence Day function in the Union Territory will be held at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, where Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will preside over and take the salute. Similar programmes will also be held in []

SRINAGAR: Seventy-nine cyclists, including 40 local youth and 39 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, covered 79 kilometres from Bandipora to Humhama as part of the Pedal for Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat rally marking the 79th Independence Day. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the participants at a ceremony organised at BSF Frontier Headquarters in Humhama on [] The post 79 Cyclists Ride 79 km in BSF Rally Celebrating 79th Independence Day appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: An army soldier was killed after his service rifle went off accidentally in Sarna area of Bhaderwah in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said that an army trooper lost his life when his service rifle went off accidentally at the battalion headquarters, killing him instantly. The deceased soldier has been identified as [] The post Army Soldier Dies in Accidental Firing appeared first on Kashmir Life .