News Shots – The Kashmir Horizon

Woman Succumbs After Being Struck by E-Rickshaw in Nishat

K H News Service — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:54:52 +0000

Victim Passes Away at Hospital a Day Following Pedestrian Accident Near Ishber Chowk

Srinagar | October, 6: A 50-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday morning, a day after being struck by an e-rickshaw near Ishber Chowk in the Nishat area of Srinagar, officials said.
An official said that an e-rickshaw bearing registration number JK01BE-5707 hit the pedestrian on Monday evening. The injured woman was immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment, where her condition remained critical throughout the night. She ultimately succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as Shafiqa Bano (50), wife of Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, a resident of Ishber Nishat. Police have taken cognizance of the incident and further details are awaited.

Bear Mauls Man Working in Paddy Field in Srinagar’s Harwan

K H News Service — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:47:31 +0000

Srinagar | October, 5: A 32-year-old man sustained injuries after being attacked by a bear while working in his paddy field in the Dara area of Harwan on the outskirts of Srinagar.
Officials stated that the incident took place at Dara Daird Khore when the wild animal suddenly approached and attacked the victim. Local residents and officials rushed him to a nearby hospital for medical attention, where medical professionals reported his condition to be stable.
The injured man was identified as Liyaqat, son of Mohammad Yaqoob Kuli, a resident of Dara, Harwan. Following the incident, local residents urged the wildlife authorities to take immediate precautionary measures to prevent similar wildlife encounters and ensure public safety in the area.

Young Man Found Dead at Residence in Reasi’s Katra

K H News Service — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:46:58 +0000

Reasi | October, 5: A 28-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence in the Kun Kanyalan area of Katra within the Reasi district.
Officials reported that the victim was found unconscious at his home during the early hours of the day. A police team rushed to the location upon receiving information, took custody of the body, and shifted it to the Community Health Centre (CHC) Katra, where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival.
The deceased was identified as Tarun Verma, a resident of Kanyalan in Katra tehsil. Police have formally taken cognizance of the matter and launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of death.

Railways MoS, KCCI Chief, Others Call on LG Sinha

K H News Service — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:58:30 +0000

Srinagar | Oct: 03:Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V. Somanna on Saturday called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, at Lok Bhavan.

President Rotary Club Kashmir Calls On LG Sinha

K H News Service — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:57:49 +0000

Srinagar | Oct: 03:Dr. Touseef Bhatt, President, Rotary Club of Kashmir, on Saturday called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, and apprised him of important matters related to youth empowerment, environmental conservation and community service, along with ongoing and proposed Rotary International projects in the region. He was accompanied by Rotarians Shri Irfan Gujju and Shri Sajad Shah.

J&K Likely to Witness Season’s First Major Rain, Snowfall Spell

K H News Service — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:31:49 +0000

Jammu Hottest at 32.6°C, Pahalgam Coldest at 6°C

Srinagar | October, 01 : Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness the season’s first major spell of rain and snowfall between October 8 and 11, with a strong Western Disturbance expected to affect the Union Territory, reports said.
The weather is expected to remain mostly dry across Jammu and Kashmir until October 5, while indications suggest a significant change in conditions from October 8, according to Kashmir Weather Forecast, which put the current possibility of the spell at around 55 per cent. Snowfall during the period is mainly expected over the higher reaches, while rain could occur across the plains and lower-lying areas, reports said. The forecast cautioned that the assessment is an early indication and that the exact timing and intensity of the weather system could change as it moves closer to the region, adding that more updates will be shared as the dates come closer.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department’s evening weather parameters showed dry conditions across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, with no rainfall recorded at the listed stations during the observation period. Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 29.3 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 10.2 degrees Celsius, while Jammu recorded a maximum of 32.6 degrees and a minimum of 20.4 degrees. Gulmarg recorded a maximum of 20.6 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 7.2 degrees, while Pahalgam recorded 25.5 degrees and 6 degrees, respectively.

25-Year-Old Commercial Vehicles to Face Seizure, FIRs: Govt

K H News Service — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:31:09 +0000

Srinagar | October, 01 : The J&K Transport Department has directed field offices to seize commercial vehicles that have attained the age of 25 years and lodge FIRs if they are found plying on roads.
Transport Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan, in a post on X, urged owners of such vehicles to scrap them, citing commuter safety as a major concern. “Request all Commercial Vehicle owners to Scrap the vehicles which have attained the age of 25 years as today. We have written to field offices to seize and lodge FIRs in case they are found moving on the roads. We are concerned about Commuter Safety,” he said.

Motorcyclist Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle in Pulwama

K H News Service — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:30:51 +0000

Srinagar | October, 01 : A 22-year-old motorcyclist died after being struck by an unidentified vehicle in the Kangan area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday, officials said.
The youth was riding his motorcycle when the vehicle hit him in Kangan, causing severe injuries. He was initially taken to District Hospital Pulwama, from where he was referred to SMHS Hospital Srinagar in critical condition, but was declared dead upon arrival. The deceased was identified as Adil Ahmed Chopan (22), son of Ghulam Mohammad, a resident of Yousmarg, Budgam. Cognisance of the incident has been taken by the police, while details regarding the accident and the vehicle involved are currently being verified, officials said.

Man Found Dead in Budgam’s Branwar

K H News Service — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:30:42 +0000

Budgam | October, 01 : A 45-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances near Nallah Doodganga in the Branwar area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Thursday, officials said.
The deceased was spotted near Wani Mohalla Masjid in Branwar, Chadoora, following which authorities were alerted. The body was shifted for medico-legal formalities and will be handed over to the family for last rites after legal procedures are completed. He was identified as Fayaz Ahmad Wagay (45), son of Ghulam Qadir Wagay, a resident of Hangoo Surasyar. Police have taken cognisance of the incident, and further investigation is underway, officials said.

Unconscious CRPF Personnel Dies in Srinagar

K H News Service — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:30:32 +0000

Srinagar | October, 01 : A CRPF personnel died on Thursday after collapsing in the Lal Bazar area of Srinagar city, officials said.
The personnel suddenly collapsed and fell unconscious at Mill Stop, Lal Bazar, prompting immediate assistance from onlookers and security personnel. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where attending doctors declared him brought dead on arrival. Meanwhile, legal cognisance of the incident has been taken up by the police, and the exact cause of death is being verified, officials said.