Real Kashmir FC and Gokulam Kerala FC are set to face off in an exciting I-League 2024-25 match at TRC Stadium in Srinagar on Friday. After both teams secured wins in their season openers, they are now battling for the top spot in the league table. Real Kashmir coach Ishfaq Ahmad is hoping for a positive result against a tough opponent and is counting on the support of the home fans, who are being urged to create an electric atmosphere for the match. The J&K Football Association also calls upon the entire football fraternity to join the stands and show unwavering support for the team.
Real Kashmir, managed by Ishfaq Ahmed, are gearing up for the 2024-25 I-League season and have announced their squad. The team has made a number of new signings, with all foreign players being of African descent. With captain Muhammad Hammad's departure and striker Gnohere Krizo's move to Karbala FC, the Snow Leopards will look to Abdou Karim Samb and their Indian players, including midfielders Mohammad Inam and Lalramsanga Tlaichunn, to lead the team.
Social media users were delighted to see Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg getting into the Halloween spirit as he posted pictures of himself and his family dressed up in costumes. Among the photos was Zuckerberg dressed as the famous assassin from the John Wick movies, leading to a wave of memes and reactions from netizens. This comes as a break from the tech mogul's usual attire of a hoodie and jeans, making for a fun and unexpected surprise for his followers.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a break from his busy schedule to visit a popular hotel in Srinagar city and indulge in the traditional Kashmiri cuisine called "Wazwan". Despite causing some traffic disruptions, Gandhi enjoyed his meal and even took a trip to a nearby ice cream parlour before wrapping up his visit. Along with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Gandhi also met with National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah to discuss a possible alliance for the upcoming Assembly polls.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party President Mallikarjun Kharge have reached Srinagar for a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir in order to strengthen the party's chances in the upcoming legislative elections. The visit was rescheduled due to the Bharat Bandh, but the leaders are expected to meet other political leaders, including Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, to discuss a potential pre-poll alliance against the BJP. The Congress has already finalized a seat-sharing formula with the National Conference and will be discussing this with them during their visit.
In a first post-election visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be spending two days in Srinagar for the International Day of Yoga on June 21. The city has been declared a 'Temporary Red Zone' for drone activities, with strict penalties for violators. The theme for this year's Yoga day is "Yoga for Self and Society," reflecting the importance of incorporating Yoga into daily life.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Jammu and Kashmir made a series of arrests in connection with a bribery case, involving a senior assistant-cum-cashier in the office of the Executive Engineer KPDCL Sopore. The accused, identified as Mohd Shafi Bhat, demanded and accepted a sum of Rs 9,000 in exchange for the release of a security deposit of Rs 15,560. The investigation is still ongoing as more evidence gets collected against the corrupted public servant.
The fourth phase of general elections saw a record turnout in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, with 36.58% of eligible voters casting their ballots. This is the first election in the valley since the abrogation of Article 370 and the enactment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. Despite heavy security, enthusiastic voters of Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal, Pulwama, and Shopian showed up in large numbers to exercise their democratic right. The Election Commission has also made provisions for Kashmiri migrant voters to participate in the elections, further ensuring fair and inducement-free voting.
Several weeks after the Indian government lifted Article 370 and took charge of Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Modi has paid a visit to Srinagar, the capital of the state. In today's trip, he will be venturing into some of the most scenic sites of the city, hoping to engage with the Kashmiri citizens and quell any anxiety among them about the recent changes. However, PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti has also planned to lead her party's protest against Modi's visit, which could potentially escalate to violence, given the charged atmosphere. The visit and protests will certainly be an event to mark, so keep an eye out for all the latest updates.
Four people have tragically lost their lives and three others were injured in a boating accident in the Jhelum River in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar district. The boat, carrying seven people, capsized near Gandbal and a rescue operation was swiftly organized by the SDRF, police, and local citizens. The bodies of the victims have been retrieved and those injured are receiving treatment at a nearby hospital. Further details are awaited as officials complete necessary formalities.