Kashmir

The accident took place on Doda-Bharth road near Ponda when the driver of a tempo traveller lost control while negotiating a blind curve, the officials said.

The SUV met with the accident near Senabathi in Ukhral Pogal Paristan area late Friday, they said.

It is highly regrettable that a well-known individual, who holds an influential position in our society, has recently made an inappropriate and disrespectful statement about Sahaba, which has deeply hurt the sentiments of countless Muslims in the Valley.

The summer vacation for schools in Kashmir had started in late June, in view of the rising temperatures across the region.

Senior leaders and workers detained

The Islamic New Year has officially begun with the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of Muharram…

The department has also strictly barred the deployment of teachers for non-teaching duties, reinforcing its focus on core academic delivery.

"I write to you with concern regarding the condition of an elderly detainee whose life now hangs in the balance. Shabir Ahmad Shah is now 70 years old.

"People gave me five years—that’s what I’m committed to. My government can’t be judged in five months. Those who say I should resign didn’t quit when people were dying. We’ve referred the reservation report to the Law Department to avoid legal hurdles. Parliament’s share of reservation won’t be touched; we will act within our authority."

Despite the deepening crisis, the government has yet to announce any major emergency response or restructuring within the department.