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*🚨 BREAKING: MAN KILLED OVER LAND DISPUTE IN KUPWARA*

*APINEWS ||■ KUPWARA*

In a tragic incident, a man was killed during a suspected scuffle between two parties over a *land dispute.*

The deceased has been identified as *Gh. Jeelani Lone.*resident of Warsun Kralpora Kupwara

Sources said that an altercation over land turned violent, leading to the fatal incident.

Meanwhile, *Kupwara Police has registered a case* in this regard and further investigation has been taken up.

More details awaited.

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*💔 HEART-WRENCHING TRAGEDY FROM RAFIABAD - MEHANDI TURNED INTO MOURNING*

*APINEWS ||■ RAFIABAD*

In an extremely tragic and heartbreaking incident, a *56-year-old man was mauled to death by a wild bear* while he was grazing sheep in his nearby fields.

The deceased has been identified as *Ali Mohd Mir, resident of Zethan, Rafiabad.*

What makes this tragedy even more painful is that *today was the Mehandi Raat of his beloved daughter.* The house which was supposed to be filled with happiness and celebrations of marriage, is now echoing with wails and mourning.

The entire area is in deep shock over this tragic incident.

Locals have appealed to the Wildlife Department to take immediate measures to prevent such man-animal conflicts in the area.

APINEWS team extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. May Almighty Allah grant Jannatul Firdous to the departed soul and give patience to the family to bear this irreparable loss.

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Baramulla: District administration has completed the demolition of sheds and other structures located around the house associated with Afzal Guru near Gulnar Park. The operation was carried out under official supervision, with a magistrate, revenue officials and other concerned authorities present at the site.

*Woman Succumbs day after being struck by e-rickshaw in Nishat*
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Srinagar, Oct 06 : A 50-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries a day after she was struck by an e-rickshaw near Ishber Chowk in Nishat area of Srinagar, officials said.

An official told the news agency API that an e-rickshaw bearing registration number JK01BE-5707 hit the pedestrian near Ishber Chowk in Nishat on Monday evening.

He said that the woman was shifted to a hospital for treatment, where her condition remained critical during the night. However, she succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday morning.

The deceased woman was identified as Shafiqa Bano (50), wife of Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, a resident of Ishber Nishat.

Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and further details are awaited.

*UPS Kharpora mawer Mourns Tragic Demise of Brilliant Student Sofiya Mohammad*

*APINEWS ||■*
*Kharpora Qalamabad* The staff and students of *UPS KHARPORA* are in deep shock over the sudden and tragic passing of one of its brilliant students *Sofiya Mohammad.*

Sofiya was an exceptional, bright, disciplined and affectionate student, loved by all teachers and classmates. Her bright mind and warmth touched everyone in the school.

Her untimely departure at such a young age has left the entire school family in deep sorrow. The void created by her absence in the classroom can never be filled.

On behalf of the entire staff and students, the school has expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed to Almighty Allah to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give immense strength and courage to the family to bear this irreparable loss.

*Gone too soon, but will always remain in our hearts and memories.*

Team APINEWS also extends heartfelt condolences. May her soul rest in peace.

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*Weather Set to Change Across J&K From Oct 6, Rain, Snow Likely in Higher Reaches*
APINEWS ||■
Srinagar, Oct 5 : After a prolonged dry spell and unusually warm daytime temperatures, weather conditions are expected to change across Jammu and Kashmir from Tuesday, with the Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecasting thunderstorms and gusty winds at some places and the possibility of rain, while higher reaches may receive light snowfall.

According to the latest forecast issued by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, weather is expected to remain generally dry on Monday, Oct 5, before partly to generally cloudy conditions develop from Oct 6. Light rain and light snowfall over higher reaches are likely at a few places during the initial phase of the change.

The latest IMD warning indicates the possibility of thunderstorms, lightning and squall on Oct 6, followed by further thunderstorm and lightning activity on Oct 8 and from Oct 9 to 11. No warning has been issued for Oct 5.

The weather shift comes after temperatures remained above normal at several places. According to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, Srinagar recorded a maximum of 31.2°C on Oct 4, while Qazigund recorded 31.4°C and Kokernag 29.4°C. Pahalgam recorded 25.8°C and Gulmarg 23.2°C.

The Meteorological Centre has also indicated a more significant spell of rain and snowfall around Oct 8 to 11 under the influence of a Western Disturbance, with the possibility of snowfall becoming more pronounced over higher elevations.

*3.2 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Pulwama, Tremors Felt Across Kashmir*
APINEWS ||■
Srinagar, Oct 5: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 struck Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday evening, with tremors reportedly felt in parts of the Kashmir Valley.

According to the available details as per news agency API the quake occurred at 6:44 PM at a depth of 5 kilometres. Its epicentre was located at latitude 33.890 and longitude 74.992, around 28 kilometres southeast of Srinagar.

The earthquake was reviewed by the concerned seismic monitoring authorities. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

*Man Killed, Two Injured After Tractor Falls into Gorge in Kralpora Kupwara*

*APINEWS ||■*
*Kupwara:* A man was killed and two others were injured after a tractor fell into a deep gorge in Kralpora area of Kupwara district on Monday.

The deceased has been identified as *Tahir Ahmad Dar, son of Ab Ahad Dar.*

As per sources, the tractor was on its way when it skidded off the road and fell into the gorge, resulting in on-spot death of one person and injuries to two others.

The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Police have taken cognizance of the incident.

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*Parents in Kashmir Seek Revision of School Timings to 10 AM Amid Changing Weather*
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Srinagar, Oct 5 : With temperatures beginning to fall and morning weather turning colder across Kashmir, parents have urged the School Education Department to revise the existing school timings in the Valley and allow classes to begin at 10 am instead of the present 9 am schedule.

Parents said the change in weather, particularly colder mornings, has made it increasingly difficult for young students to leave home early and reach schools at the existing reporting time. They have sought a suitable revision in the morning schedule, saying a later start would provide relief to students as the season changes.

The demand comes days after the Directorate of School Education Jammu revised school timings in the Jammu Division with effect from Oct 1. Schools in the Summer Zone are functioning from 9 am to 3 pm, while those in the Winter Zone are observing timings from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.

In Kashmir, the Directorate of School Education had revised timings from Apr 1, with schools within Srinagar municipal limits functioning from 9 am to 3 pm and institutions outside Srinagar municipal limits and in other parts of the division from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Parents have now requested the authorities to review the existing schedule in view of the changing weather conditions and consider starting schools at 10 am, particularly to avoid exposing children to colder morning conditions.