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The Hindu
15-07-2025
- The Hindu
Seven dead, 17 injured as passenger vehicle falls into gorge in J&K's Doda
Seven people, including a woman and a minor girl, were killed and 17 were injured when an overloaded passenger vehicle veered off a hilly road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday (July 15, 2025), officials said. The accident took place on the Doda-Bharth road near Ponda, some 30 kms from Doda town, when the driver of a tempo traveller lost control while negotiating a blind curve around 9 a.m., they said. Mohammad Ashraf (35), Mangta Wani (51), Atta Mohamed (33), Talib Hussain (35), and Rafeeqa Begum (60) were declared brought dead at Government Medical College Hospital, Doda, while five-year-old Uzma Jan and Shakur Din (30) succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Jammu, the officials said. Seventeen persons were shifted to hospital by rescuers, and the condition of some of them was stated to be critical, the officials said. Locals rushed to the scene soon after the vehicle fell into the gorge and were later joined by police and other security agencies' personnel. "The vehicle, which was on the way to Doda, was overloaded and a cognizance has been taken," Deputy Commissioner, Doda, Harvinder Singh told reporters. He assured adequate relief measures as per the rules to the families of the deceased and best possible treatment to the injured. J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and Democratic Progressive Azad Party president Ghulam Nabi Azad have condoled the loss of lives in the tragic accident. In a condolence message, the Lt Governor has said, "Pained by the loss of lives due to tragic road accident in Doda. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for a speedy recovery of the injured." In a post on X, the office of the Chief Minister said "...the administration has been directed to ensure immediate medical assistance and support to all affected." The Chief Minister extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prays for the speedy recovery of the injured. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said he spoke to Deputy Commissioner Doda Harvinder Singh upon receiving the information about the accident. "All possible help and medical aid being provided. DC is personally supervising the entire exercise and giving me regular updates. Any further assistance, as required, will also be provided," Mr. Singh said in a post on X. He expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. Meanwhile, three other road accidents in Doda and Ramban districts claimed one life and left four others injured on Tuesday. One person was killed when his vehicle collided with another vehicle inside a tunnel in Banihal along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district, the officials said. A couple was injured when a private SUV turned turtle at Bhagwa village of Doda, while two persons were injured when a bus carrying Amarnath pilgrims hit an iron railing inside Kela Morh tunnel in Ramban, the officials said.
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Dry skies bring sweet surprise with boost in stone fruit produce
Even though unusually hot and dry weather in spring and summer seasons affected life across Kashmir this year, it has proved a blessing for stone fruit farmers in the Himalayan region. A farmer fills boxes with plums harvested in an orchard in the outskirts of Srinagar on Sunday. (Waseem Andrabi /HT) The valley has recorded a bumper harvest of stone fruits, including plum, apricot, cherry and peach owing to hot and dry weather conditions in comparison to last year. The farmers across the Valley have been harvesting the crops for the past few weeks and most of them have been a satisfied lot. While the apricot and cherry harvest was almost on its tail end, the plum harvest is still going on. 'The production of plum was more this year as the weather conditions remained good for stone fruits. The plum is also of better quality this year than last,' said Mohammad Ashraf, a plum farmer from the outskirts of Srinagar city. He cited dry weather as the reason. 'Dry weather fetches good quantity and quality of fruit. Wet weather causes diseases including scab. March, April and May weather was dry and hence good for stone fruits,' he said, adding that he harvested some 20,000 (5kg) boxes this year as against 15,000 last year. 'The rates were also good at ₹220 to 250 per box,' he said. Most of the plum goes to outside markets including Azadpur Mandi in Delhi. In the central district of Budgam, Apricot farmer Bashir Ahmad Bhat was a happy man as he harvested 3,000 boxes of the fruit. 'I was blessed with good production of apricot this year, better than last year and I also got good rates,' he said. Bhat, however, said that some of the farmers received less rates as the fruit got infected by some diseases in a few pockets. 'The fruit cracked and also had small bumps. So the rates ranged from ₹150 to ₹450 per box depending on the quality,' he said. Most of the apricot is consumed locally. Horticulture development officer Azfar Nanda said the harvesting was still underway to arrive at any estimated production of stone fruits this year. However he said that there was an obvious increase in production. 'Tentatively, we can say that at least there will be a 7-10% increase in production than last year,' he said. Nanda said that the quality of the fruits was also good owing to better weather conditions suited for stone fruits. 'This summer, we had less rain which increased the production as well as quality. The colour as well as size was good,' he said. He said that the weather would cause problems for the farmers in March-April, which would be fruit-set time for the crops. 'Any rains at that time would negatively affect fruit-set. However, this year the weather remained favourable for the stone fruit crops,' he said. Kashmir valley witnessed heatwaves this summer right from May- first between May 18 to 27 and then from June 9 onwards - breaking decades old temperature records and severely affecting the life of the people not used to such high temperatures. The dry weather and scant rainfall caused water shortages and also affected fruit production like apples. Haji Bashir Ahmad, chairman of Kashmir Valley fruit growers cum dealers union said that the farmers are storing the stone fruits in controlled atmosphere stores for increase in shelf life owing to good production. 'Apricot crop is almost consumed locally but plum and cherry are mostly sent outside the valley. Some are now being stored in CA so that they don't get spoiled and fetch good rates in future as well,' he said.
The Sun
01-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Over 10,000 join LTAT night run in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA: Over 10,000 participants gathered at Dataran Wawasan here last night for the Larian Wira LTAT 2025 - Night Run, organised by the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) to honour the service and sacrifices of Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel. Held for the first time at night, the event featured three race categories, namely 5km (Fun Run), 10km, and 21.1km (Half Marathon) - under the theme 'Demi Wira Kami'. This year's edition also drew attention with the participation of 22 children with special needs from the Incredible Warrior Club in the 5km Fun Run segment. The run was also held in support of the Tabung Pahlawan Campaign, organised by the Veteran Affairs Department, to raise funds for veterans in need, including those who are ailing, disabled, and elderly individuals living alone. LTAT chief executive officer Mohammad Ashraf Md Radzi said the event not only aimed to recognise the contributions of MAF personnel, but also served as a platform to bring them closer to the public. 'One of the most effective ways to bridge the gap between the military and the public is through events like this. It creates space for interaction and fosters greater appreciation for the sacrifices made by our armed forces,' he told reporters at the event. Mohammad Ashraf said while more than 10,000 participants registered officially, many others joined as walk-ins or ran unregistered alongside family members, bringing the estimated total turnout to between 11,000 and 12,000 people. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief of Army Lt Gen Datuk Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim, who is also an LTAT board member, said the event is part of ongoing efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle among Malaysians. 'On behalf of the MAF, I wish to thank LTAT for organising this event. Furthermore, 1,000 complimentary slots were provided to MAF personnel - a gesture of meaningful support,' he said. He added that various branches of the MAF also enlivened the event through exhibitions and outreach efforts, particularly to raise awareness among youths on career opportunities in the regular and reserve forces. 'The MAF is not only the nation's bastion of defence, but society also plays a vital role. That is why we emphasise the concept of comprehensive defence, which involves all layers of the community,' he said.
New Straits Times
01-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Over 10,000 join LTAT night run
PUTRAJAYA: Over 10,000 participants gathered at Dataran Wawasan here last night for the Larian Wira LTAT 2025 - Night Run, organised by the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) to honour the service and sacrifices of Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel. Held for the first time at night, the event featured three race categories, namely, 5km (Fun Run), 10km, and 21.1km (Half Marathon) - under the theme "Demi Wira Kami". This year's edition also drew attention with the participation of 22 children with special needs from the Incredible Warrior Club in the 5km Fun Run segment. The run was also held in support of the Tabung Pahlawan Campaign, organised by the Veteran Affairs Department, to raise funds for veterans in need, including those who are ailing, disabled, and elderly individuals living alone. LTAT chief executive officer Mohammad Ashraf Md Radzi said the event not only aimed to recognise the contributions of MAF personnel, but also served as a platform to bring them closer to the public. "One of the most effective ways to bridge the gap between the military and the public is through events like this. "It creates space for interaction and fosters greater appreciation for the sacrifices made by our armed forces," he told reporters at the event. Mohammad Ashraf said while more than 10,000 participants registered officially, many others joined as walk-ins or ran unregistered alongside family members, bringing the estimated total turnout to between 11,000 and 12,000 people. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief of Army Lt Gen Datuk Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim, who is also an LTAT board member, said the event is part of ongoing efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle among Malaysians. "On behalf of the MAF, I wish to thank LTAT for organising this event. "Furthermore, 1,000 complimentary slots were provided to MAF personnel - a gesture of meaningful support," he said. He said various branches of the MAF also enlivened the event through exhibitions and outreach efforts, particularly to raise awareness among youths on career opportunities in the regular and reserve forces. "The MAF is not only the nation's bastion of defence, but society also plays a vital role. "That is why we emphasise the concept of comprehensive defence, which involves all layers of the community," he said. – Bernama
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Man who shouted ‘Pakistan zindabad' was 'mentally ill'
Image used is for representational purposes only BENGALURU/MANGALURU: Mohammad Ashraf , the man lynched in Mangaluru for allegedly shouting pro-Pakistan slogans during a cricket match, had a history of mental illness , according to his family. His brother, Abdul Jabbar, said Ashraf had been under treatment for mental health issues, often wandered from place to place, and did odd jobs to survive. The 40-year-old victim, originally from Pulpalli village in Sultan Bathery taluk of Wayanad district, Kerala, was attacked by a mob near Bhatra Kallurti temple in Kudupu on April 27. The assault left him with severe internal injuries, leading to his death. A postmortem confirmed the cause of death as shock and injuries from the beating. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah , referencing the incident, said that raising slogans in support of Pakistan amounts to 'betrayal of the nation and constitutes treason.' He added that an investigation is ongoing and action would be taken against the guilty. However, home minister G Parameshwara clarified that the claim that Ashraf shouted 'Pakistan Zindabad' was made by those involved in the lynching. He said nearly 20 people have been arrested, and more are likely to be held, as over 30 were reportedly part of the mob. The main accused has been identified as Sachin, an autorickshaw driver, while others include Devadas, Saideep, and Manjunath. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No dark spots, 10 years younger! Just take this from Guardian URUHIME MOMOKO Learn More Undo The case marks the first application of Section 103(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in Karnataka, which prescribes death or life imprisonment for mob lynching. The lynching has triggered condemnation from various Muslim organisations, who have demanded suo motu action against those who allegedly gave provocative speeches. They also expressed concern over the growing trend of moral policing. Ashraf's body was sent back to his hometown in Kerala after his identity was confirmed by family members who reached Mangaluru on Tuesday night. City police commissioner Anupam Agrawal confirmed the victim's identity and said investigations are continuing.
