• Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.

Missile-Like Object Crashes Into Dal Lake, Loud Explosions Heard in Srinagar

Published on May 10, 2025

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RNA KASHMIR | Srinagar | May 10:
Panic gripped parts of Srinagar on Saturday after a missile-like object reportedly crashed into the iconic Dal Lake, triggering loud explosions and raising alarms across the city.

According to eyewitnesses, the unidentified object plunged into the lake with a deafening blast, sending shockwaves through nearby localities. The impact caused visible disturbances in the water body and allegedly damaged aquatic life.

Security forces swiftly responded to the scene and cordoned off the area. Debris from the object has been recovered and is currently under forensic and technical investigation, officials confirmed.

While the exact nature of the object is yet to be verified, preliminary reports suggest it might be a drone or missile-like aerial device, possibly linked to the heightened security tensions in the region.

Authorities have appealed to the public to remain calm while further details are being examined. No civilian injuries have been reported as of now.

The incident comes amid an atmosphere of heightened alert along the Line of Control and internal surveillance measures in Jammu and Kashmir.

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  • Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.