February 2023

Waris Fayaz

Sopore, Feb 01 : The authorities in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday sealed at least 25 shops for non-payment of rent.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that, at least 25 shops were sealed over non-payment of rent towards Municplal Council for the last several years.

He said that the shops are situated near Iqbal Park.

“They were already informed through notices from time to time, however, they failed to pay the rent, which led to sealing of these shops,” he said—(KNO)

Waris Fayaz

Baramulla, Feb 01 : Two foreign tourists died while 21 others were rescued after a massive snow avalanche hit Afarwat peak at famous ski-resort in Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday.

Sub-divisional officer Tangmarg, Javid Ahmad told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that an avalanche struck near Afarwat Peak this afternoon.

He said following the incident a rescue operation was launched, during which two bodies of a foreign tourists were recovered.

He also said 21 others, who were trapped there, have been rescued, while operation has been closed.

SDPO said the tourists were from Poland and further medical and legal formalities were being conducted—(KNO)