The Valley News

04/09/2026

*IndiGo Flight Comes in Contact With VDGS Pole While Parking at Srinagar Airport*

*All Passengers, Crew Safe; No Injuries Reported, Airport Operations Remain Normal, Says Srinagar Airport Authority*

Srinagar, Sept 4: An IndiGo flight operating from Navi Mumbai to Srinagar came into contact with a Visual Docking Guidance System (VDGS) pole while being positioned for parking at Srinagar Airport on Friday morning, officials said.

The Srinagar Airport Authority said in a statement issued that IndiGo flight 6E 225 (VT-NOG) was being positioned at Bay No. 06 at around 0902 hours when the aircraft came into contact with the VDGS pole during the parking process.

“All passengers and crew members are safe, and no injuries have been reported,” the airport authority said, adding that the passengers and crew were safely deboarded using manual aircraft stairs.

The authority said the details and circumstances surrounding the incident will be examined by the appropriate authorities as per prescribed procedures.

“The exact cause will be ascertained following completion of the inquiry, and no conclusion regarding the cause is being drawn at this stage,” it said.

Meanwhile, airport operations remain normal, with flight arrivals and departures continuing as per schedule, the authority added.

31/08/2026

Tejinder Singh takes over as IGP Jammu Zone.

A farewell-cum-welcome function was held at ZPHQ Jammu to bid farewell to Bhim Sen Tuti outgoing IGP Jammu Zone, and welcome Tejinder Singh as the new IGP Jammu Zone. B S Tuti expressed gratitude to the officers & personnel of Jammu Zone for their cooperation and dedication, while officers conveyed their best wishes to him for his new assignment and to Tejinder Singh for his tenure.

25/08/2026

*One killed, three injured as flyover collapses in Samba’s Vijaypur*

Samba, Aug 25: A person was killed and three others injured after a flyover collapsed during construction work in the Jakh area of Vijaypur in Samba district on Tuesday, officials said.

An official told, that the incident occurred when the structure gave way during ongoing work.

He said the injured persons were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, while their condition was not immediately known.

Investigation has been taken up and further details are awaited.

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

*Kishtwar Minor Pregnancy Death: Teacher Suspended After POCSO FIR*

*14-year-old schoolgirl from Chatroo died while being referred to Doda for pregnancy termination-related treatment; FIR registered, teacher Khalid Hussain Sheikh arrested and now suspended pending inquiry*

Kishtwar, Aug 21: In a major development in the case involving the death of a 14-year-old school-going minor girl from Kishtwar who was reportedly pregnant, Teacher Grade-II Khalid Hussain Sheikh has been placed under suspension by the Chief Education Officer, Kishtwar, pending an inquiry into the matter.

As already reported , The girl, whose identity has been withheld, was a resident of Chatroo, Kishtwar, and was reportedly pregnant following an alleged relationship involving the teacher.

She was referred from Kishtwar to Doda for medical treatment related to termination of pregnancy but reportedly died while being shifted to Doda.

Following the incident, police registered FIR No. 34/2026 at Police Station Chatroo under Sections 61(2), 65(1), 90, 91 and 92 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, besides Sections 4, 6, 8, 10 and 17 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.

Police subsequently arrested Khalid Hussain Sheikh, who is identified as a Teacher Grade-II at Middle School Bumalpora, Zone Inderwal.

The accused is presently in police custody, according to the suspension order issued by the Chief Education Officer, Kishtwar.

The Chief Education Officer, Kishtwar, through an order issued on August 21, a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS, placed Sheikh under suspension in terms of Rule 31 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956, pending an inquiry into the matter.

The suspension order specifically refers to the FIR registered at Police Station Chatroo and notes that the accused teacher is under police custody.

The case had earlier come to light after the minor was reportedly referred for pregnancy termination-related treatment. She died during the journey to Doda, prompting police action and investigation into the circumstances surrounding her pregnancy and death.

Further investigation into the case is underway, while the circumstances surrounding the minor’s pregnancy and death are being investigated by the concerned authorities.

19/08/2026

*Doda Administration Issues Advisory for Shri Manimahesh Yatra-2026*

_Pilgrims Advised to Complete Mandatory Online Registration_

DODA, AUGUST 19:- The District Administration Doda has issued an advisory regarding the upcoming Shri Manimahesh Yatra-2026, scheduled to be held from September 4 to September 19, 2026 at Shri Manimahesh Lake in District Chamba, Himachal Pradesh.

The advisory has been issued in view of the directions received from the District Magistrate, Chamba, regarding the mandatory online registration of pilgrims to ensure their safety, security and welfare, besides proper management of the Yatra.

All intending pilgrims from Doda district have been advised to complete their mandatory online registration well in advance throug

As per the advisory, the Shri Manimahesh Trust has prescribed a maximum limit of 5,000 yatris per day. No pilgrim will be permitted to proceed for the Yatra without prior registration.

The pilgrims have been urged to strictly follow all guidelines, advisories and instructions issued by the District Administration, Chamba and Shri Manimahesh Trust from time to time. They have also been advised to maintain cleanliness throughout the Yatra route and refrain from littering or throwing plastic and other waste, keeping in view the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.

The advisory further sensitises pilgrims not to carry goats, sheep or any other animals for the purpose of animal sacrifice, as animal sacrifice at religious places is prohibited in Himachal Pradesh under the prevailing laws.

The District Administration has also highlighted concerns regarding the condition of the track route and road to Bharmour, which suffered extensive damage during the Monsoon-2025. Although repair works are underway, the newly created trek path remains fragile. In case of worsening weather conditions, the Yatra may be cancelled or further restricted by the competent authorities.

The District Administration Doda has urged all intending pilgrims to undertake the Yatra only after completing the mandatory registration and to remain updated with official advisories for a safe, smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage.

18/08/2026

LG Delhi orders transfers and postings of 42 IPS Officers , Tanushree gets posting of Addn DCP in Delhi

17/08/2026

In a major success, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir has
arrested Manoj Kumar Bhat @ Pintu, S/o P.K. Bhat, R/o Rehari Colony,
Bakshi Nagar, Jammu, in a special operation conducted in Jammu. The
accused is wanted in connection with FIR No. 13/2022 of SIA Kashmir,
registered on 03.06.2022, concerning the smuggling of narcotics from across
the LOC and the alleged channelisation of proceeds from their sale towards
financing terrorist activities.