News Topic:Safakadal

Srinagar Police arrest 8 in alleged inter-district narcotics, arms syndicate

Srinagar Police arrested eight people in an alleged narcotics and arms syndicate case, seizing drugs, a pistol, ₹85.76 lakh, gold and other assets.

Brave local rescues 4-year-old boy from drowning in Srinagar’s Jhelum River

A 4-year-old boy was rescued from drowning in the river Jhelum at Gasi Mohallah in Safakadak area of Srinagar after a quick action by a local man.

Body of man who jumped into Jhelum River last month recovered

The body of a man who leapt into the Jhelum River last month has been retrieved, officials confirmed on Saturday.

Missing Srinagar man’s body found in River Jhelum after 20 days

The body of a man missing for the past 20 days has been recovered from the waters of the Jhelum River in the Safa Kadal area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district.

Policeman shot dead in Srinagar

Militants shot at a policeman at Saidpora Safakadal area of Srinagar city this evening. The injured cop succumbed at SKIMS Soura.

Awantipora family seeks help for tracing their missing son

PULWAMA — A family from Charsoo Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has appealed general public to help them in tracing their missing...

Casual labourer dies of electrocution in Srinagar

SRINAGAR — An employee of Power Development Department (PDD) died hours after he was electrocuted at Danamazar Safakadal in Srinagar.Officials said that Riyaz Ahmad...

COVID-19: Another woman dies in Srinagar, J&K toll 78

Kashmir Valley on Saturday reported another death due to COVID-19, taking the death toll due to the deadly disease in J&K to 78.

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Special NIA Court acquits man in 2022 Ganderbal grenade case

A Special NIA Court acquitted Asif Bashir Khan in a 2022 Ganderbal grenade case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.

J&K notifies Common Duct Policy 2026 to curb repeated road excavation for utilities

J&K has notified the Common Duct Policy 2026, mandating shared underground utility corridors to reduce repeated road excavation for utility networks.

LG Manoj Sinha prorogues J&K Legislative Assembly

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has prorogued the J&K Legislative Assembly under Section 18 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.