News Topic:Safakadal

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.

Srinagar man slips to death on Srinagar-Jammu highway

A man from Safa Kadal area of Srinagar slipped to death at Khooni Nallah on Srinagar-Jammu highway while he was on way to his home from Hyderabad.

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BRICS leaders condemn Pahalgam attack, call for zero tolerance on terrorism

BRICS leaders condemned the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people and reaffirmed calls for stronger global action against terrorism.

NHM strike enters fourth day in J&K as SKUAST-K veterinary interns intensify protest

NHM employees remain on strike across J&K, while SKUAST-K veterinary interns seek a stipend hike from ₹6,000 to ₹23,000 and written government assurance.

Ruhullah vows to ‘break chains’ on Nov 3, slams NC leadership choice

Srinagar MP Agha Ruhullah Mehdi says he will "break chains" on November 3 and criticizes the NC's choice of Chief Minister, while backing veterinary students' stipend demand.

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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.