Uri Today

30/04/2026

sports Iqbal Budoo retires after 35 years service

for his pivotal role in sports in Uri

Zaffer Iqbal

Uri, Apr 30 (GNS): Javid Iqbal Budoo, a senior Physical Education Master with the Department of Youth Services and Sports in Uri, retired on Thursday after rendering more than 35 years of service.

A farewell was organised in his honour by the Youth Services and Sports Department and the Education Department at separate functions, where he was felicitated alongside Mohammad Iqbal Banday and Chiranjeet Singh. The events, as per GNS, were attended by MLA Uri Dr Sajjad Shafi, Director School Education Kashmir Naseer Ahmad Wani, noted broadcaster Maqsood Ahmad, senior officers, and local residents, who acknowledged the contributions of the retiring officials.

Budoo began his career in 1991 as a Physical Education Teacher and was promoted to the post of Physical Education Master in 2020. In 2024, he was entrusted with the additional charge of Zonal Physical Education Officer for Uri. Before joining government service, he represented at the national level in volleyball, which shaped his long association with sports.

Over the years, he played a central role in encouraging youth participation in sports and mentoring athletes across disciplines. Teams trained under his supervision represented in cricket, volleyball, and handball at competitions held in Delhi, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal.

He also contributed as an umpire and interacted with noted cricketers such as Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh, Bishan Singh Bedi, and Mahendra Singh Dhoni during his career.

Beyond his professional role, Budoo remained involved in public service during challenging periods, including cross border shelling in 1998 and 2019, the 2005 earthquake, Operation Sindoor, and the Covid 19 pandemic, assisting local administration in relief efforts.

Known for his organisational skills, he was a regular presence at major public events in Uri, including Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations.

In his farewell address, Budoo expressed gratitude to the Jammu and Kashmir Volleyball Association, District Volleyball Association, colleagues, and well wishers for their support throughout his career.

Among those present were principals of Boys and Girls Higher Secondary Schools Uri, officials from the Youth Services and Sports Department, SDPO and SHO Uri, officers from Baramulla district, and members of the Bar Association Uri. (GNS)

14/01/2026

NHPC-II Project-Affected Families Intensify Protest, Demand Transparency and Justice.

After more than 120 days of being ignored at Salamabad, the Association of NHPC-II Project-Affected Families of Uri today brought their peaceful protest to Srinagar. The protest was led by Advocate Naveed Bukhtiyar, reflecting the growing frustration and desperation among families who say their genuine grievances have gone unheard for months.
The protesters highlighted a serious lack of transparency in the implementation of relief and rehabilitation measures.
According to the Association, this discriminatory approach has deepened social and economic distress among the affected households, many of whom lost land, livelihoods, and security due to the project. The families demanded an immediate, transparent review of beneficiary lists and a fair distribution of compensation strictly based on verified impact.
The government must act without further delay, ensure accountability, and resolve the issue at the earliest in the interest of justice, equity, and public trust.

12/01/2026

Adv Naveed bukhtiyar, blatantly speaks on issues of Uri and unfilled promises during a recently conducted open talk debate organised by Gulistan News at Uri.

29/05/2025

Uri Without , Locals Suffer

Zaffer Iqbal

Uri, May 29 (GNS): The Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Uri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district has been functioning without a paediatrician for the last one week, following the resignation of the only paediatrician posted at the hospital.

A delegation of concerned parents told GNS that the absence of a paediatrician is causing immense hardship for the residents. “Earlier, we had a paediatrician and our children received proper medical care. Now, after the doctor’s resignation, we have no paediatrician available at the hospital,” they said.

Due to the unavailability of a paediatric specialist, residents are being forced to travel long distances to Baramulla or Srinagar hospitals for their children’s treatment. The delegation emphasised that at least two paediatricians should be posted at SDH Uri, given that the hospital serves a large population across the twin tehsils of Uri and Boniyar. “It is unfortunate that a facility catering to such a vast area is currently without a single paediatrician,” they added.

The delegation urged J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo, MLA Uri Dr Sajjad Shafi, and Health Secretary Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah to intervene and ensure the immediate appointment of at least two paediatricians at SDH Uri.

A local Mohd Ashraf shared a distressing experience. He said, “My baby was suffering from severe abdominal pain this morning. On our way to the hospital, we were informed that there was no paediatrician available. We had no option but to rush to Baramulla for treatment.”

It is worth noting that the position of consultant paediatrician at SDH Uri is vacant for over a year now.

SDH Uri serves more than 100 villages across the twin tehsils of Uri and Boniyar, which have a combined population exceeding 2,80,000. The region is predominantly hilly, with many residents living in remote and difficult terrains. Notably, around 40 villages in the area are located along the Line of Control (LoC).

Meanwhile, Block Medical Officer (BMO) Uri Dr Balwinder Singh told GNS, “The issue has already been taken up with higher authorities for necessary action.”(GNS)

29/05/2025

26/05/2025

کشمیر عظمیٰ

26/05/2025

-Ray Machine Defunct at Boniyar, Patients Suffer

Zaffer Iqbal

Uri, May 26 (GNS): The X-ray machine at Primary Health Centre (PHC) Boniyar in north Kashmir's Baramulla district has been non-functional for several days, causing difficulties to patients.

Local residents expressed frustration, stating that when doctors advise an X-ray at Boniyar hospital, they are forced to travel either to private clinics or to Baramulla due to the malfunctioning of machine.

One resident shared, "My friend injured his right foot yesterday. The doctor advised an immediate X-ray but told us to go elsewhere, as the hospital's machine has been out of order for a week."

It is important to note that PHC Boniyar experiences a high patient load as tehsil Boniyar serves a population of nearly 90,000 people across around 50 villages.

However, BMO Boniyar, Dr Ruqaya Showkat told GNS that there was a technical fault in the X-ray machine.

"But it is currently under repair. Hopefully, it will be functional later today,'' she added.(GNS)

22/05/2025

ظفر اقبال

اوڑی/// سرحدی قصبہ اوڑی میں حالیہ گولہ باری کی وجہ سے تقریباً ایک درجن کنبے بے گھر ہوگئے اوردر در کی ٹھوکریں کھاکھارہے ہیں ۔متاثرہ کنبوں کا الزام ہے کہ سرکار نے ان کی باز آبادی کاری کیلئے ابھی تک کوئی اقدام نہیں کیا ۔ قصبہ میں 6 سے 9 مئی کے دوران شدید گولہ باری کی وجہ سے جہاں سینکڑوں مکانات کو نقصان ہوا تاہم ایک درجن سے زائد رہائشی مکانات مکمل طور تباہ ہوگئے ۔متاثرین کا کہنا ہے کہ سرکار نے ابھی تک ان کی بازآبادی کاری کیلئے کوئی قدم نہیں اٹھایا۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ اعلانات تو بہت کئے گئے لیکن زمینی سطح پر ابھی تک کچھ نظر نہیں آتا ہے۔ کالگی اوڑی میں کئی گولے گرنے سے چار بھائیوں( پرویز احمد خان، عبدالحمید خان، تنویر احمد خان اور محمد نسیم خان) کے مکانات مکمل طور تباہ ہو گئے جو اب رہائش کے قابل نہیں ہیں اور ان مکانات میں رہائش پذیر 21 افراد تب سے بے گھر ہیں اور پریشانی کے عالم میں ہیں۔محمد نسیم خان نے کشمیر عظمیٰ کو بتایا ’’6 اور 7 مئی ہمارے لئے کسی قیامت سے کم ثابت نہیں ہوئے جب ہمارے ارمان گولہ باری کی نظر ہوگئے‘‘۔انہوں نے کہا ’’ شکر ہے کہ اللہ تعالیٰ نے ہماری جان بچائی اور یہ سارا منظر میں نے اپنی آنکھوں سے دیکھا‘‘۔انہوں نے مزید کہا ’’ہم چاروں بھائیوں نے بڑی محنت اور ارمانوں کے ساتھ اپنے مکانات تعمیر کئے تھے مگر چند ہی منٹوں میں پاکستانی گولہ باری نے ہمارے ارمانوں کو چکنا چور کر دیا اور آج ہم بے گھر ہیں‘‘۔نسیم نے کہا کہ’اب ہمارے کنبے بونیار اور بارہمولہ میں کرایہ کے کمروں میں رہائش اختیار کرنے پر مجبور ہیں۔ہمارے مکانوں میں موجود ساز و سامان بھی ملبے کے ڈھیر میں تبدیل ہو گیا۔بچوں کی کتابیں، وردیاں، جوتے اور دیگر چیزیں بھی مکمل طور تباہ ہو گئیں‘‘۔انہوںنے بتایا ’’ کچھ ماہ قبل میں نے ایک شیپ فارم قائم کیا تھا وہ بھی گولہ باری کی زد میں آگیا اور قریب 50 بھیڑیںہلاک ہو گئیں اور لاکھوں کا نقصان ہو گیا‘‘۔انہوںنے مزید کہا’’ افسوس اس بات کا ہے کہ انتظامیہ کی جانب سے ہمارا حال پوچھنے کی بھی زحمت نہیں کی گئی اور نہ ہی تاایں دم کوئی مدد کی گئی‘‘۔اسی طرح گینگل میں محمود علی کا رہاشی مکان بھی پاکستانی گولہ باری کی زد میں آکر مکمل طور تباہ ہو گیا۔انہوں نے کہاکہ حالیہ گولہ باری کی زد میں آکر مکان مکمل طور تباہ ہو گیا جبکہ مکان میں موجود سامان ملبے کے ڈھیر میں میں تبدیل ہوگیا۔انہوں نے بتایا کہ وہ بے گھر ہو گئے ہیں اوراب وہ رشتے داروں اور ہمسایوں کے گھروں میں رہنے پر مجبور ہیں۔انہوں نے مزید کہا کہ ابھی تک انہیں حکومت کی طرف سے کوئی مدد نہیں کی گئی۔مذکورہ شہری کا کہنا ہے کہ اگر انہیں انتظامیہ کی طرف سے خیمے اور راشن فراہم کیا جاتا تو وہ فی الحال کم سے کم زندگی گزارنے کے قابل ہوجاتے ۔اسی طرح کی کہانی دچھی گائوں کے آفتاف احمد نے بھی بتائی جن کا رہائشی مکان بھی مکمل طور تباہ ہو گیا ۔انہوں نے کہا کہ ابھی تک حکومت کی طرف سے کسی قسم کا تعاون فراہم کرنے کی کوشش نہیں کی گئی ۔اسی طرح کی اطلاعات درد کوٹ، دچھی، ایشم، نوپورہ سلام آباد، بانڈی، راجن وانی اورپرم پیلاں سے موصول ہوئی ہیں۔درد کوٹ کے ایک متاثرہ شہری نے بتایا کہ اگر چہ انہیں انتظامیہ کی طرف سے کچھ خیمے فراہم کئے گئے ہیں مگر وہ رہائش کے قابل نہیں ہیں کیونکہ بارش کے دوران انہیں مشکالات کا سامنا کرنا پڑے گا۔واضح رہے کہ حالیہ ہندو پاک جنگ بندی معاہدے کے بعد ایل جی منوج سنہا، وزیر علیٰ عمر عبداللہ نے اوڑی کا دورہ کیا تھا اور متاثرین کو ہر ممکن مدد کی یقین دہانی کی تھی ۔

12/05/2025

As Ceasefire Holds, Displaced People Head Home In Uri

*Woman Died, 19 People Injured; Nearly 400 Structures Were Damaged In LoC Skirmishes*

Zaffer Iqbal

Baramulla, May 12 (GNS): As guns fell silent after four days of death and destruction, People in Uri celebrate India-Pakistan ceasefire.

According to reports, displaced people are heading towards their homes, shops were also reopened in Uri, one of the most affected areas of artillery shelling amid hostilities between India and Pakistan.

Lal Hussain Koli, a local resident, told GNS that it was a great day for people because both the countries agreed for a ceasefire. “Hostilities between India and Pakistan mean suffering for us and four days saw how much it costs in terms of life and property,” he said, adding, “Our people were killed and injured while dozens of houses were destroyed due to fresh India-Pakistan shelling.”

He appealed to both countries to ensure a “fulltime ceasefire” so that people living on LoC can live without fear.

Pertinently, a woman was killed and 19 other people injured in shelling. At least 400 structures including 8 shops, 2 masjids besides 8 vehicles were fully or partially damaged. Thousands of people migrated from homes to safer places amid hostilities.

Farooq Ahmed, another resident, told GNS that the people of Uri felt great happiness as soon as India-Pakistan agreed to the ceasefire. “Shelling badly affects us. Our properties have been damaged and people had to leave their homes and homes which is extremely distressing,” he said.

Meanwhile, MLA Uri Dr Sajjad Shafi remained continuously in Uri and monitored the situation. He himself saw facilities being provided to people of Uri. He urged people not to return home until all unexploded shells are defused by the bomb disposal squads.

Meanwhile Baramulla Police informed that about 20 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) have been found in 17 villages across the district.

Out of these, police said, 7 UXOs have been disposed off in Kamalkote, Madhan, Gowhallan, Salamabad, Bijhama Gangerhill and Gawalta.

Consequent to their safe disposal, district administration has permitted people from these six villages to return home.

There still might be other UXOs in these villages that have not been reported to/ come to notice of security forces.

For the safety and wellbeing of all citizens, all are advised to observe the following mandatory precautions: “Do NOT under any circumstances approach, touch, tamper with, or attempt to move any suspicious object resembling an explosive shell or device.”

Police have asked people to immediately report any such object or suspicious item to Baramulla Police via the contact numbers.

“Strictly avoid the vicinity of any area where such objects are observed or reported. Unauthorized access to such zones is prohibited for your safety.”

UXOs are unstable and highly dangerous. Mishandling may lead to fatal consequences or irreversible injuries, police underlined.

“We urge every citizen to remain vigilant, cooperate with authorities, and share this advisory widely within your communities.” (GNS)

08/05/2025

Woman Killed, Another Injured In Cross Border Shelling In Uri

Zaffer Iqbal

Srinagar, May 8(GNS): A woman was killed while as another was injured in cross-border shelling in Uri area of North Kashmir's Baramulla district on Thursday.

Officials told GNS that a vehicle which was travelling from Razerwani to Baramulla was hit with a shell near Mohura.

In this incident one woman namely Nargis Begum wife of Basheer Khan resident of Razarwani was killed. While as another woman namely Hafeeza wife of Razeek Ahmad Khan was injured. She was immediately rushed to GMC Baramulla for treatment.

An health official at GMC Baramulla also confirmed to GNS about death of a woman and injury to another.

Pertinently, past few days Pak has been continously shelling the border areas in Uri, Kupwara parts of North Kashmir.(GNS)