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Jammu and Kashmir reached 527 for six in the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka, but Paras Dogra’s half-century was overshadowed by a head-butting incident involving substitute KV Aneesh.

Ranji Trophy Final: Jammu and Kashmir tighten grip with 527/6 vs Karnataka on Day 2

Jammu and Kashmir reached 527 for six in the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka, but Paras Dogra&rsquo;s half-century was overshadowed by a head-butting incident involving substitute KV Aneesh.

Skipper Paras Dogra made a gutsy 70 but his intentional head-butting of Karnataka substitute KV Aneesh overshadowed an otherwise solid batting performance from Jammu and Kashmir, who reached 527 for 6 at stumps on the second day of the Ranji Trophy final.
Dogra along with keeper batter Kanhaiya Wadhawan (70), Sahil Lotra (57 batting) all made handsome contributions as it became a real toil for the Karnataka bowlers save Prasidh Krishna (3/90 in 29 overs) didn't make much of an impact.
However it was 21-season Ranji vetreran Dogra's boorish behaviour that surprised one and all as he was captured on camera head-butting the silly point fielder Aneesh after getting a streaky boundary when Prasidh had literally squared him up.
It wasn't clear if any of Aneesh's words would have hurt the domestic legend, who confronted Aneesh and butted on Aneesh's helmet prompting his senior teammate Mayank Agarwal to interject and stand between the two.
An animated Agarwal was seen exchanging words with Dogra as on-field umpires Rohan Pandit and Ulhas Gandhe rightly intervened.
After some point, even Karnataka skipper Devdutt Padikkal was seen talking to the umpires, complaining about Dogra.
Since was been an altercation that involved touching of opponents, Dogra should face some sanctions from BCCI match referee Narayan Kutty.
The day started off well for Karnataka as overnight centurion Shubham Pundir (121 off 247 balls) was quickly dismissed.
A flick from southpaw Pundir off medium pacer Vidyadhar Patil (1/104) went straight into substitute Aneesh's hands, ending a fine 124 run-stand.
Pundir's innings had 12 fours and two sixes.
Abdul Samad (61), who also had smashed his way to a half-century on opening day, got one from Prasidh that just moved enough from length to take the outside edge.
At 307 for 4, just when Karnataka smelt an opening, veteran Dogra and J&amp;K's find of the season Wadhawan got together to add 110 runs in 32 overs.
Prasidh, who was spitting fire with semi-new ball and was bowling quick was hit for some streaky boundaries behind square by Dogra and Wadhawan who found extra pace too hot to handle.
However they showed a lot of temperament in not giving away the wicket to the Indian Test pacer.
They didn't score runs at a breakneck pace but once leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal (1/130 in 33 overs) and left-arm spinner Shikhar Shetty (1/112 in 32 overs) were in operation, the duo didn't have problems farming the strike.
While Dogra's 166 ball knock had eight fours, Wadhawan's 109-ball knock comprised of nine hits to the fence.
Once Wadhawan was caught by KL Rahul in the slips off Shetty, Dogra added another 54 with Lotra who also helped himself to a half-ton.
With four overs left for the third new bal, Karnataka bowlers would like to keep the total below 600 and expect its batting line-up filled with former and current Test stars to do the job for them in a game of an innings each.
Brief Scores: Jammu and Kashmir 527/6 in 156 overs (Shubham Pundir 121, Yawer Hassan 88, Paras Dogra 70, Kanhaiya Wadhawan 70, Sahil Lotra 54 batting, Prasidh Krishna 3/90) vs Karnataka.

Jammu and Kashmir made history by defeating Bengal by six wickets to reach their maiden Ranji Trophy final, powered by key performances from Vanshaj Sharma, Abdul Samad, and Auqib Nabi’s nine wickets.

Jammu and Kashmir Reaches Ranji Trophy Semifinal: A Historic Achievement

J&K's Historic Ranji Victory

Jammu and Kashmir made history by defeating Bengal by six wickets to reach their maiden Ranji Trophy final, powered by key performances from Vanshaj Sharma, Abdul Samad, and Auqib Nabi&rsquo;s nine wickets.

Sixty seven years after their maiden appearance, Jammu and Kashmir stormed into the Ranji Trophy finals for the first time on Wednesday, upstaging two-time former champions Bengal by six wickets in the semifinals in Kalyani (West Bengal) to add another historic chapter to a fairytale season so far.
Auqib Nabi's stunning nine-wicket match haul and their IPL star Abdul Samad's fearless strokeplay ensured that the side once labelled "perennial underachievers" now stands one step away from the title.
Chasing a modest 126 at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground, J&amp;K rode on Samad's unbeaten 30 off 27 balls (3x6, 1x4) and rookie Vanshaj Sharma's composed 43 not out off 83 balls (4x4) as the pair stitched an unbroken 55-run stand for the fourth wicket to seal history on the fourth and penultimate day of the semifinal.
In a heartwarming gesture, Samad, who had done the bulk of the damage, allowed the 22-year-old Vanshaj to finish it in style and the youngster launched Mukesh Kumar over long-on for six to spark wild celebrations in the visiting camp.
 From strugglers to history-makers
Jammu and Kashmir had played 334 Ranji matches before this season, winning only 45. It took them 44 years to register their first victory, against Services in 1982-83. Knockout appearances were rare.
A breakthrough came in 2013-14 when they edged Goa on net run rate to reach the quarterfinals, and in 2015-16 they stunned Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium under state icon Parveez Rasool. But consistency eluded them for decades as this season, under coach Ajay Sharma and captain Paras Dogra, they transformed belief into results.
After an opening loss to Mumbai, they bounced back with innings wins over Rajasthan and key victories against Delhi and Hyderabad to enter the knockouts. A dramatic 56-run win over Madhya Pradesh in the quarterfinal, powered by Nabi&rsquo;s 12/110, brought them to the semifinals for the first time.
 Bengal's big names, bigger letdown
With four India internationals in Mohammed Shami, Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar and Shahbaz Ahmed, and India A star batter Abhimanyu Easwran along with home advantage to boot, this was Bengal's game to lose.
They did exactly that after folding for 99 in 25.1 overs on day three that set Jammu and Kashmir a paltry 126 to win.
Resuming at 43/2 on the penultimate day, J&amp;K lost an early wicket but Bengal failed to sustain pressure despite Akash Deep's relentless 15-over morning spell (3/46) and Shami's probing 1/24 from 24 overs.
There were anxious moments when Shubham Pundir was cleaned up and Dogra edged behind &mdash; a low diving catch by Abishek Porel off Akash Deep eventually upheld after review.
But Bengal looked fatigued and short of ideas once Samad counterattacked. The IPL batter, retained by Lucknow Super Giants, turned the tide in a single over against Akash Deep that fetched 18 runs.
He did not spare Shahbaz either, dancing down the track to deposit him over mid-wicket and then through covers as J&amp;K crossed the 100-run mark. From there, shoulders dropped in the Bengal camp.
The introduction of part-time options and a visible dip in intensity underlined a campaign that promised much but fizzled when it mattered most.
 Nabi's season for the ages
The foundations of Jammu and Kashmir's win, however, were laid by Nabi.
"Last time we missed it in the quarters but we did all the hard work and we deserved it," said Nabi after winning the man-of-the-match.
The 29-year-old pacer followed his 12-wicket match haul in the quarterfinal against Madhya Pradesh with another devastating effort, finishing with nine wickets in the match, including a five-for in the first innings, to take his season's tally to 55 wickets at an average of under 13.
Nabi had also contributed with the bat playing a decisive knock at No.9. J&amp;K had posted 302 in their first innings, reducing the deficit to 26, thanks to Dogra's gritty 58 (112 balls), Samad's counterattacking 82 (85 balls) and a crucial late surge from Nabi (42 off 54) and Yudhvir Singh (33) in a 64-run last-wicket stand.
 Dogra's milestone
For 41-year-old captain Paras Dogra, it was a week of personal and collective milestones.
In a career spanning 24 years across Himachal Pradesh, Pondicherry and now J&amp;K, Dogra also became only the second batter after Wasim Jaffer to score 10,000 Ranji Trophy runs.
Introduced to the game by his father Kultar, Dogra's journey has been one of endurance and quiet steel.
"It's a big achievement, never thought about it. I enjoyed the journey full of ups and downs. The game makes you a strong human being," Dogra said.
His resolute half-century in a 143-run partnership with Samad in the first innings set the tone for the side's resilience.
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Brief scores: Bengal: 328 and 99 in 25.1 overs. Jammu and Kashmir: 302 and 126 for 4 in 34.4 overs (Vanshaj Sharma 43 not out, Abdul Samad 30 not out).&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah expressed regret over his Assembly remarks, saying they were made in heat of the moment. BJP demanded an apology as disruptions threatened key grants.

J-K CM Omar Abdullah expresses regret over Assembly remarks, agrees to expunge words

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah expressed regret over his Assembly remarks, saying they were made in heat of the moment. BJP demanded an apology as disruptions threatened key grants.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed regret over remarks made during the Assembly proceedings, saying statements were made in the heat of the moment and that he had no objection if they are expunged from the record.
"I leave it to the Speaker. If any unparliamentary words were used by me in my speech yesterday, they may be removed from the record. I have no objection," Abdullah said.
The Assembly witnessed noisy scenes for the second consecutive day as BJP members demanded an apology from the CM over his "unparliamentary" remarks against them before walking out of the House in protest during the Question Hour.
"As far as the matter is concerned, sometimes things are said in the heat of emotions. What I said hurt him, and I regret that. However, whatever I said was about them; I did not bring any of his family members into it. His field commanders, while leaving, dragged my parents and my late grandfather into it. But I will let that go as well," Abdullah told the House here.
Ahead of the CM's statement, BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma said that he believed that nothing very serious had been said (by his party legislators) and maintained that there could have been a "slip of the tongue."
CM Abdullah said that he shared cordial relations with legislators across party lines and had been interacting with all MLAs over the past one and a half years. "Had I been allowed to speak earlier, I would have clarified and withdrawn my remarks. But I was not given the opportunity to do so at the time," he said.
Reiterating his responsibility as the CM, Abdullah said that he represented voters from all regions and had responded to questions raised by the Opposition, despite some being difficult to answer.&nbsp;
He further cautioned that disruptions in the House could hamper the passage of grants related to key departments, including Education, Health and Social Welfare, adding that he did not want voters from any constituency to feel ignored.

BJP legislators staged a sit-in and raised slogans in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, demanding an apology from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over alleged unparliamentary remarks, disrupting proceedings.

J-K Assembly: BJP legislators stage sit-in, demand apology by CM Abdullah

BJP legislators staged a sit-in and raised slogans in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, demanding an apology from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over alleged unparliamentary remarks, disrupting proceedings.

BJP legislators on Wednesday trooped into the well of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and staged a sit-in to press for Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's apology over his "unparliamentary remarks" against them.
This happened shortly after the BJP members, barring Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, returned to the House at the end of the Question Hour after staging a walkout on the issue earlier.
BJP members gathered in the first row and continued chanting slogans against the government and seeking apology from the chief minister.
However, the speaker said they cannot raise the issue again after walking out from the House on the issue.
The BJP claimed that the chief minister left the House on seeing them entering the Assembly.
The speaker asked the House not to record the BJP protest and continued the proceedings. Later, they gathered in the well and staged a sit-in.
Earlier, the Assembly witnessed noisy scenes for over 30 minutes during the Question Hour.
As the House assembled for the day, BJP legislator Sham Lal Sharma stood up and demanded that the Leader of the House should apologise for his remarks or a statement be made by the speaker in absence of the chief minister.
"Such an incident has no precedent. The language used by the chief minister, the Leader of the House, is not language that can be used in any Parliament...I want to ask the Leader of the House whether he withdraws the words he used yesterday in this House about the BJP legislative party," Sharma said.
"If he does not withdraw them, then we leave it to his conscience &mdash; what his inner voice tells him &mdash; whether the words used in this House were appropriate or not. If the chief minister is not present here, then I leave it to the Chair and to make a response. It is your responsibility to say something about this matter," he said.
Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather tried to persuade the BJP members to allow the Question Hour to continue and rake up the issue when the Leader of the House is on the floor.
"Whatever happened yesterday (Tuesday) was unfortunate. Let the chief minister come and if he wishes he can make a statement. I can't make a statement on his behalf," the speaker said.
Health minister Sakeena Itoo accused BJP members of using unparliamentary words as well, particularly against Deputy chief minister Surinder Choudhary and speaking lies in the house.
Choudhary suggested the chair to examine all the unparliamentary words used from both sides and expunge these from the records to continue the proceedings without any disruption.
Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma opposed the suggestion and refused to budge and later led the walkout, chanting slogans like "derogatory sarkar hai hai and unparliamentary sarkar hai hai" besides 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.
Pandemonium broke out in the House during Abdullah's speech on Tuesday when BJP members objected to some of his remarks against them and demanded an apology.
Abdullah was winding up the discussion on the Union Territory's Budget presented on February 6 when BJP members termed certain remarks made by him "unparliamentary."
While the chief minister has ruled out apologising to BJP members for the remarks, saying he was willing to withdraw his words but was not allowed to speak amid repeated disruptions, Sharma said the party would not allow the House to function until the CM tendered an unconditional apology on the floor of the House.

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir early Monday morning. The tremor caused no reported damage or casualties.

4.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Kashmir

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir early Monday morning. The tremor caused no reported damage or casualties.

An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 hit the Kashmir Valley early on Monday, causing panic among the people in Pattan and surrounding areas of Baramulla district, officials said.&nbsp;
There were no reports of any damage so far, they said.&nbsp;
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the quake occurred at 5.35 am at a depth of 10 km with the epicentre in Pattan area, which is 10 km northeast of Gulmarg, a tourist resort.&nbsp;
Earlier, the magnitude was the earthquake was said to be 4.6 but it was later reviewed to 4.7. Tremors lasted nearly 20 seconds.&nbsp;
The Kashmir Valley is located in an highly active seismic area. The National Seismic Hazard Map by the Bureau of Indian Standards released in November last year has placed the entire Himalayan arc, including Kashmir, in the siesmic Zone VI.&nbsp;
Large parts of Kashmir on either side of Line of Control were flattened by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake on October 8, 2005, resulting in death of thousands and widespread damage to infrastructure.&nbsp;

Security forces intensified anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district to track Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists, while mobile internet services remain suspended in several areas to prevent misuse.

Anti-terror operation intensified in J-K’s Kishtwar; mobile internet services remain suspended

Security forces intensified anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Kishtwar district to track Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists, while mobile internet services remain suspended in several areas to prevent misuse.

Security forces on Friday intensified their ongoing anti-terror operation in the snowbound Chatroo belt to track down and neutralise a group of three holed up Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
They said mobile internet services remained temporarily suspended within a radius of six km covering Singhpora, Chingam and Chatroo to avoid its misuse by anti-national elements during the ongoing operation.
The operation in the area was launched on January 18, leading to a fierce gunbattle in Sonnar forest near Mandral-Singhpora resulting in the killing of a paratrooper and injuries to seven soldiers.
Although the terrorists managed to escape taking advantage of thick vegetation and the challenging terrain, the security forces continued their hunt for the terrorists despite more than two feet of snowfall.
Two more encounters took place between the army and the terrorists at Mali Dana top on January 22 and Janseer-Kandiwar on January 25 but the terrorists once again slipped deep into the forest area.
The suspension of mobile internet services in Singhpora, Chingam and Chatroo has been extended till 23:59 hours on January 30, the officials said, quoting an order issued by the J-K Home Department.
The mobile internet services were suspended in the area on January 23 amid the ongoing operation.
The suspension was ordered by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, who is the authorised officer under the Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024.
The decision was taken to prevent the possible misuse of high-speed mobile data services by anti-national elements, which could lead to deterioration of public order, the officials said.
Security forces have launched a search operation in Pajja Morh, Nabana top and adjoining areas in Surankote area of Poonch district following information about the presence of two suspected persons.
There was no contact with the suspected persons so far, the officials said, adding the operation is continuing when last reports were received.

Kashmir experienced freezing night temperatures, with Sonamarg recording minus 11.2°C, even as Srinagar saw slightly warmer-than-normal conditions.

Kashmir Experiences Severe Frigid Conditions Despite Slight Relief in Srinagar

Kashmir's Frigid Weather and Forecast

Kashmir experienced freezing night temperatures, with Sonamarg recording minus 11.2&deg;C, even as Srinagar saw slightly warmer-than-normal conditions.

Kashmir reeled under cold conditions as the night temperature settled several degrees below the freezing point at most places, officials said in Thursday. However, many places, including Srinagar, recorded warmer-than-expected night temperature.
The minimum in the city settled at minus 0.6 degrees Celsius, down from the previous night's 0.1 degrees Celsius. The night temperature was 0.3 degrees above the seasonal normal.
Sonamarg in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district was the coldest recorded place in Jammu and Kashmir, registering a low of minus 11.2 degrees Celsius, down from the previous night's minus 9.8 degrees Celsius, the officials said.
The famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir's Baramulla district registered a low of minus 9, while the Pahalgam tourist resort in south Kashmir, which also serves as one of the base camps for the annual Amarnath Yatra, recorded a low of minus 4.5 degrees Celsius.
The minimum temperature in Qazigund, the gateway town of the valley, settled at zero degrees, while Kokernag recorded a low of minus 0.6 degrees and Kupwara minus 3.5 degrees Celsius, they added.
'Chilla-i-Kalan', the 40-day period of extreme cold during which night temperatures often drop several degrees below the freezing point, and the chances of snowfall are the highest, is about to end. 'Chilla-i-Kalan', which began on December 21 last year, ends on January 30.
However, cold conditions continue even after that. 'Chillai-Kalan' is followed by a 20-day 'Chillai Khurd' (small cold) and 10-day 'Chillai Bachha (baby cold)
The Meteorological Department has said the weather would remain cloudy but dry after till January 31. A fresh western disturbance is likely to impact the region on February 1, which could bring another spell of wet weather, it said.

Air traffic to and from Kashmir was suspended after all flights at Srinagar airport were cancelled due to continuous snowfall and adverse weather conditions.

All flights cancelled at Srinagar airport due to snowfall

Air traffic to and from Kashmir was suspended after all flights at Srinagar airport were cancelled due to continuous snowfall and adverse weather conditions.

The air traffic to and fro Kashmir was suspended on Friday after flight operations were cancelled at the Srinagar airport due to bad weather, officials said.&nbsp;
"In view of continuous snowfall, accumulation of snow on operational areas, and the prevailing forecast of adverse weather en route, all flight operations at Srinagar airport stand cancelled for the day in the interest of passenger safety," officials at the airport said.&nbsp;
They said the passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for updates and re-accommodation. Most parts of Kashmir received fresh snowfall overnight, including the season's first snowfall in Srinagar.&nbsp;
The meteorological department has forecast the current weather system to continue till Friday evening.&nbsp;

Moderate to heavy snowfall in Jammu’s high-altitude areas led to highway closures, suspension of the Vaishno Devi yatra, and shutdown of schools in several hilly districts.

Jammu High Altitude Areas Witness Snowfall, Halting Traffic

Snowfall Halts Jammu Traffic, Closes Schools

Moderate to heavy snowfall in Jammu&rsquo;s high-altitude areas led to highway closures, suspension of the Vaishno Devi yatra, and shutdown of schools in several hilly districts.

Moderate to heavy snowfall was experienced in the high altitude areas across Jammu region, leading to the suspension of traffic on key roads, including Jammu-Srinagar national highway, and closure of schools in the hilly districts on Friday, officials said.
The Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills also witnessed the first snowfall of the season, forcing the authorities to suspend the yatra, while moderate rains lashed the plains, including Jammu city, bringing an end to a dry spell that had lasted for over two months.
As predicted by the meteorological department, it started snowing in the high altitude areas late Thursday evening, while intermittent rains lashed the plains, including Jammu city throughout the night, the officials said.
Snowfall was still continuing in the upper reaches of Ramban, Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Udhampur and Kathua districts, officials said, adding that five inches to over one foot of snow had accumulated in the snow-bound areas.
The higher reaches had also recorded snowfall in the last week of December and the fresh precipitation had brought relief to the people.
The traffic on the 270-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway, the only all weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was suspended following fresh snowfall.
&ldquo;Traffic movement has been stopped in both directions -- from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa on Jammu Srinagar national highway (NH-44) due to fresh snowfall in and around the Navyug Tunnel (in Banihal-Qazigund stretch).
&ldquo;In addition, the Mughal Road, Srinagar-Leh national highway, Mughal and Sinthan Roads have also been closed owing to fresh snow accumulation,&rdquo; a traffic department official said, advising commuters to avoid travel until these roads are fully restored and declared safe for traffic.
The officials said the authorities have ordered closure of all schools in the hilly districts of Rajouri, Poonch and Kathua districts as a precautionary measure in view of the snowfall.
Police have also established dedicated helpline numbers at all district headquarters in response to the ongoing inclement weather, they said.

An Army Casspir vehicle carrying troops for an anti-terror operation slipped into a 200-foot gorge in Doda, Jammu & Kashmir, killing 10 soldiers and injuring 11. 

10 army personnel die as vehicle plunges into gorge in J&K

An Army Casspir vehicle carrying troops for an anti-terror operation slipped into a 200-foot gorge in Doda, Jammu &amp; Kashmir, killing 10 soldiers and injuring 11.&nbsp;

An armoured vehicle of the Army carrying troops for an anti-terror operation plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Doda district on Thursday, killing 10 soldiers and injuring 11 others, officials said.
The accident took place at the 9000-foot-high Khanni top along the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road around noon when the driver of the bulletproof vehicle, Casspir, lost control and the vehicle plunged into a 200-foot-deep gorge.
The Casspir, also known as 'Casper', is a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle, designed to keep troops safe while navigating hostile environments with high mine or IED threats.
The Army&rsquo;s Jammu-based White Knight Corps described the incident as &ldquo;unfortunate&rdquo; and said the vehicle slipped off the road while navigating treacherous terrain in bad weather.
A joint rescue operation by the Army and police recovered the bodies of four soldiers, while 17 others were evacuated to a hospital in an injured condition, the officials said. The vehicle was badly mangled by the rescue team.
Later, six more injured soldiers succumbed to injuries. While 10 of the injured were airlifted to Udhampur command hospital for specialised treatment, one more soldier is under observation in Bhaderwah sub-district hospital and his condition was stated to be &ldquo;stable&rdquo;, the officials said.
&ldquo;We have lost 10 soldiers with 11 others injured in the unfortunate accident involving an army vehicle,&rdquo; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhaderwah, Sumit Kumar Bhutyal told PTI.
&ldquo;In an unfortunate incident, an Army vehicle carrying troops for an operation slipped off the road while navigating treacherous terrain in bad weather in the general area of Doda. There are multiple casualties, including fatal. The injured have been evacuated for further treatment,&rdquo; White Knight Corps said in a post on X.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteKnightCorps?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteKnightCorps</a> In an unfortunate incident, an Army vehicle carrying troops for an operation, slipped off the road while navigating treacherous terrain in bad weather, in general area of Doda. There are multiple casualties, including fatal. The injured have been evacuated for&hellip;
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed grief over the accident.
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Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Doda in which we lost 10 brave soldiers of the Indian Army. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. The injured soldiers are receiving medical care and all necessary directions have been given to ensure the best possible&hellip;
&mdash; Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh/status/2014285904953876860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2026</a></blockquote>
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"Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Doda in which we lost 10 brave soldiers of the Indian Army. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families," the defence minister said in a post on X.
Singh said the injured soldiers are receiving medical care, and all necessary directions have been given to ensure the best possible treatment.
Abdullah lauded the swift rescue and evacuation efforts. He also conveyed condolences to the families of the soldiers who died and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
LG Sinha, in a post on X, said, "We will always remember the outstanding service and supreme sacrifice of our brave soldiers.&rdquo;
&ldquo;In this moment of profound sorrow, the entire nation stands united with the bereaved families in solidarity and support,&rdquo; the LG said, adding he had directed the senior officials to ensure the best possible treatment.
Expressing sadness over the accident, Congress president Kharge called for strengthening road safety measures to prevent such deaths.
"My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and loved ones. The nation stands united with deep sorrow and our thoughts and prayers are with the injured for a speedy recovery.
"Several such instances have happened in the past. There is an urgent need to strengthen road infrastructure, improve mobility in difficult terrain, and road-safety measures to prevent such heartbreaking losses," he said.
Democratic Progressive Azad Party Azad said, &ldquo;My deepest condolences to the bereaved families, and I pray for the swift recovery of those injured.&rdquo;
Army's Northern Commander said the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Lt Gen Pratik Sharma and all ranks of the Command salute the bravehearts and express heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of soldiers who lost their lives in the unfortunate vehicle accident.
"Northern Command fraternity stands in solidarity with the bereaved families and wishes speedy recovery to those injured in the accident," it said in a post on X.

Minimum temperatures in Kashmir continue to drop with several areas recording sub-zero lows. A western disturbance is expected to bring snowfall across the valley, ending the prolonged dry spell.

Kashmir Braces for Snowfall Amid Severe Cold Wave

Kashmir Prepares for Snow Amid Intense Cold

Minimum temperatures in Kashmir continue to drop with several areas recording sub-zero lows. A western disturbance is expected to bring snowfall across the valley, ending the prolonged dry spell.

Cold conditions prevailed across Kashmir on Thursday, with minimum temperatures dropping at most places and a western disturbance expected to affect the region later in the day and likely bring fresh snowfall, officials said.
There was a decrease in night temperatures at most places in Kashmir and the mercury settled below the freezing point across the valley, they said.
The minimum temperature in Srinagar dropped by a degree from the previous night to settle at a low of minus 3.4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday night, officials said.
Tourist resort of Sonamarg in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district was the coldest recorded place in the valley at minus 6.1 degrees Celsius &mdash; down from minus 5.5 degrees Celsius the previous night.
The popular ski resort of Gulmarg, in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, recorded a low of minus 4 degrees Celsius, officials said.
The Pahalgam tourist resort in south Kashmir, which also serves as one of the base camps for the annual Amarnath Yatra, recorded a low of minus 4.4 degrees Celsius, down from the previous night's minus 3.8 degrees Celsius, they said.
The minimum temperature in Qazigund, the gateway town of the valley, settled at minus 3.8 degrees Celsius, while Kokernag recorded a low of minus 2.6 degrees Celsius and Kupwara minus 3.7 degrees Celsius, they added.
Two strong western disturbances are likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir this week, with the first one making its impact on Thursday, and another on January 26, officials said.
Under the influence of these systems, widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall is expected, including in the plains of the valley, they said.
They said the main activity of these weather systems would occur on January 23 and January 27.
The weather system beginning on Thursday could end the prolonged dry spell in the plains of Kashmir as the Met office has forecast the possibility of light to moderate snowfall in the plains, including Srinagar, officials said.
The system could disrupt the surface and air traffic, they said.
Kashmir Valley is currently in the midst of 'Chilla-i-Kalan', a 40-day period of extreme cold during which night temperatures often drop several degrees below the freezing point, and the chances of snowfall are the highest.
'Chilla-i-Kalan', which began on December 21 last year, ends on January 30.
While the higher reaches of Kashmir have received spells of snowfall, the plains of the valley have remained snowless so far this winter.

NC president Farooq Abdullah said displaced Kashmiri Pandits are welcome to return to the Valley but expressed doubt over their permanent return due to settled lives elsewhere.

Don't think Kashmiri Pandits want to live in Valley permanently: Farooq Abdullah

NC president Farooq Abdullah said displaced Kashmiri Pandits are welcome to return to the Valley but expressed doubt over their permanent return due to settled lives elsewhere.

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said Kashmiri Pandits are always welcome to return to their homes in the Valley, as the displaced community observed the 36th anniversary of their exodus in Jammu and reiterated demands for a comprehensive policy on their return and rehabilitation.
However, the former chief minister expressed scepticism about whether the migrated community would want to come back in a permanent manner, considering they have built new lives where they currently reside in other parts of the country, with their children engaged in employment and education.
In a related development, J-K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said the National Conference leadership has always supported the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley as Kashmir is incomplete without the community.
Kashmiri Pandits observe January 19 as 'holocaust day' to mark the exodus of their community members from the Valley in 1990 due to threats and killings by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists. Members of the community also staged protests at various locations in support of their demands, including a separate homeland within the Valley.
Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a two-day party programme in Jammu, Abdullah noted that many Kashmiri Pandit families never left the Valley and continue to live peacefully in their villages and localities.
"When will they return (to Kashmir)? Who is stopping them? No one is preventing them. They should come back, as it is their home. Many Kashmiri Pandits are currently living in the Valley and have not left their villages," the former chief minister responded when asked about protests by Kashmiri Pandits supporting their demand for return and rehabilitation in the Valley.
Hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits, under the banner of 'Youth 4 Panun Kashmir,' also blocked the Jammu-Srinagar national highway near Jagti camp on Sunday evening, demanding a separate homeland in the Valley for their return and asking for the passage of a bill in Parliament to recognise their genocide.
When asked about the demands of the displaced Kashmiri Pandits, Abdullah remarked that he had assured them that the government would construct houses for them and provide the necessary support. He added that after the fall of his government, it was in the Central government's hands to implement the proposal.
He noted that the community would first need to assess the situation, as many Kashmiri Pandits are now settled across different parts of the country. "They have grown older; many are seeking medical treatment, and their children are studying in colleges, schools, and universities. They may visit, but I don't think they will return to live there permanently," he said.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said NC president and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have always supported the return and rehabilitation of the Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley. "Kashmir is incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits. Their return will restore the brotherhood and hospitality," he said, expressing hope that the Centre would make a decision soon on their return and rehabilitation.
General Secretary of All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC), P K Raina, mentioned that the community has been waiting for justice for the last 36 years. "We have assembled here to reiterate our demand for a policy that will pave the way for our dignified return and rehabilitation in our homeland. We also paid tributes to all those community members who lost their lives in terrorist attacks,&rdquo; Raina said, leading one of the protests.

A Delhi court convicted Kashmiri separatist and Dukhtaran-e-Millat chief Asiya Andrabi under UAPA for conspiracy and terrorist organisation membership; sentencing is due on January 17.

Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi convicted in UAPA case

A Delhi court convicted Kashmiri separatist and Dukhtaran-e-Millat chief Asiya Andrabi under UAPA for conspiracy and terrorist organisation membership; sentencing is due on January 17.

A Delhi court on Wednesday convicted Kashmiri separatist and Dukhtaran-e-Millat chief Asiya Andrabi in a UAPA case.&nbsp;
Additional Sessions Judge Chanderjit Singh ordered their conviction under sections 18 (Punishment for conspiracy) and 38 (Offence relating to membership of a terrorist organisation) of UAPA.
The quantum of sentence will be decided on January 17.
Andrabi was charged by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) with waging war against India through hate speeches, as well as criminal conspiracy and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), along with two associates.&nbsp;
Andrabi, who founded the all-women separatist group Dukhtaraan-e-Millat (DeM) in 1987, was arrested in April 2018. The group was subsequently banned.&nbsp;

Parts of Dal Lake and several water bodies in Kashmir froze as sub-zero temperatures hit the Valley during the ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ period, with Srinagar recording minus 5.2°C.

Kashmir's 'Chilla-i-Kalan' Intensifies with Freezing Cold

Kashmir Freezes During 'Chilla-i-Kalan'

Parts of Dal Lake and several water bodies in Kashmir froze as sub-zero temperatures hit the Valley during the &lsquo;Chilla-i-Kalan&rsquo; period, with Srinagar recording minus 5.2&deg;C.

Parts of the famous Dal Lake here and several water bodies in Kashmir froze on Wednesday as sub-zero minimum temperatures across the Valley dropped further.
The Kashmir Valley is in the midst of 'Chilla-i-Kalan' -- a 40-day period of extreme cold, when the chances of snowfall are the highest. It began on December 21 and will end on January 30.
Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night, down from the minus 4.9 degrees Celsius recorded the previous night, weather department officials said. Shopian in south Kashmir was the coldest place in the Valley, where the mercury settled at minus 7.5 degrees Celsius.
Parts of several water bodies, including the interiors of the Dal Lake, froze due to severe cold. Pahalgam, a popular tourist spot in south Kashmir, which also serves as one of the base camps for the annual Amarnath yatra, recorded a low of minus 6 degrees Celsius.
The night temperature in Gulmarg in north Kashmir's Baramulla district settled at a low of minus 3.8 degrees Celsius, and in central Kashmir's Sonamarg it was minus 2.2 degrees Celsius.
The minimum temperature in Qazigund, the gateway town to the valley, settled at minus 5.3 degrees Celsius. Kokernag recorded a low of minus 2.3 degrees Celsius, and Kupwara minus 6.2 degrees Celsius.
The India Meteorological Department has said a western disturbance is approaching Kashmir and is likely to affect the Valley's weather from January 16.

Indian Army troops opened fire at multiple suspected Pakistani drones entering Indian territory in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, implementing counter-UAS measures after recent sightings.

J-K: Army opens fire on Pak drones along LoC in Rajouri

Indian Army troops opened fire at multiple suspected Pakistani drones entering Indian territory in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, implementing counter-UAS measures after recent sightings.

Indian Army troops opened fire to take down multiple suspected Pakistani drones that entered Indian territory from across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday evening, army officials said in Jammu.
However, the drones briefly hovered in the Manjakote sector before returning to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), officials said.
The fresh drone sightings came as Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said that the Indian Army on Tuesday strongly raised with Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) about sightings of Pakistani drones along the border areas in the Jammu Sector in the last three days.
Defence sources said that the Indian Army implemented counter-Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) measures after drones were spotted along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir. Around 7 pm, troops fired upon a few Pakistani drones when they entered Indian territory over Dunga Gala in the Chingus area of Rajouri. The drones subsequently vanished and are believed to have retreated to the other side, officials said.
Officials noted that army personnel detected the movement of two drone-like objects over the forward Dheri Dhara village around 7.35 pm and fired several live rounds to target them.
However, the suspected drones moved toward Kalali before returning, officials said, adding that a search operation was initiated to ensure no weapons or narcotics were airdropped by the drones.
On Sunday, troops guarding the Nowshera sector fired medium and light machine guns after observing drone activity over Gania-Kalsian village.
On the same day, drone movements were also detected over Khabbar village in Teryath, Kalakote in Rajouri, Tain-Topa in the Mankote area of Poonch district, and Chak Babral village in the Ramgarh sector of Samba. However, those flying objects returned within a few minutes.
Earlier on Friday night, security forces recovered an arms consignment, dropped by a drone from Pakistan, in Paloora village of Ghagwal near the International Border in Samba. The recovery included two pistols, three magazines, 16 rounds and a grenade.

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah says students affected by the medical college closure will be accommodated through supernumerary seats, ensuring their education is not disrupted.

J-K govt to adjust affected medical students through supernumerary seats: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah says students affected by the medical college closure will be accommodated through supernumerary seats, ensuring their education is not disrupted.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the government will accommodate students affected by the closure of a medical college by adjusting them in other institutions through supernumerary seats, asserting that their education will not be allowed to suffer.&nbsp;
The chief minister also said that accountability must be fixed if standards were not maintained at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College. Supernumerary seats are additional seats created over and above the intake approved by an authority.
"The Health Minister is standing here with me. Yesterday, she was with me in Samba. We have discussed this issue thoroughly and, as I said yesterday in Samba after the issuance of the order, these students have passed the NEET examination in a lawful manner. They have merit," Abdullah told reporters.
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"It is our legal responsibility to accommodate them. We will adjust them by creating supernumerary seats in colleges close to their homes so that their education does not suffer,&rdquo; he said. He said adjusting the students was not a difficult task.
"We will do it," he added.
However, the chief minister said that the government must also reflect on the injustice done to students' futures in the long run by shutting down the medical college.
"Today, out of 50 seats, 40 were taken by Muslim students and objections were raised. But if, over time, the number of seats in this college had gradually increased to 400&ndash;500, it is possible that 250&ndash;300 students in the future would have been from Jammu. Where will those students go now?" he asked.
Taking a dig at the BJP and others in Jammu, Abdullah said aspirants across the country struggle to secure medical college seats.
"We are perhaps the only place where we received a fully built medical college and yet got it shut down due to protests," he said.
Responding to questions on inspections by the National Medical Commission (NMC) at other colleges, the chief minister asked who conducted the inspections and how the college was cleared.
"You should question the university and its office-bearers from top to bottom&mdash;why, after building a medical college, did it fail to pass inspection?" he said.
On the National Medical Commission&rsquo;s assertion that norms were not fulfilled, Abdullah said the matter was even more unfortunate.
"Who heads this university and who is its Chancellor? They should also be questioned. Instead of questioning me alone, ask them as well," he said.
He reiterated that accountability must be fixed if standards are not maintained.
"If today the BJP is happy that the university failed to maintain standards, then who is responsible and what action will be taken? We will adjust these 50 students, but someone must answer for the damage done to students&rsquo; futures," he said.
On whether the government intended to take back financial aid given to the institution, Abdullah said, "The aid was given to the university. We are not the kind of people who give money and then take it back."
Commenting on unemployment and criticism that he speaks too much, the chief minister said he had never shied away from any issue.
"Tell me which issue I have remained silent on. There is none. If anyone wants further answers, the Assembly session is coming up. Members can raise questions there, and we will respond," he said.

Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir experienced the coldest night of the season, with temperatures plunging below normal during the ongoing Chilla-i-Kalan period.

Kashmir Experiences Coldest Night as Temperatures Plummet

Kashmir's Coldest Night: Temperatures Plummet

Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir experienced the coldest night of the season, with temperatures plunging below normal during the ongoing Chilla-i-Kalan period.

Several places, including Srinagar, experienced the coldest night of the season as cold conditions tightened grip in Kashmir with a significant fall in the minimum temperature in most parts, officials said on Thursday.&nbsp;
The bone-chilling cold conditions led to the freezing of the fringes of several water bodies, including the famous Dal Lake here.
Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.1 degrees Celsius on Wednesday night, down 3.5 degrees from minus 1.6 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night, they said. The officials said it was the season's coldest night in the city so far this season, and the minimum temperature was 3.2 degrees below the season's normal.
The tourist resort of Sonamarg in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district was the coldest recorded place in Jammu and Kashmir as it shivered at a low of minus 9.8 degrees Celsius, they said. The night temperature in Gulmarg in north Kashmir's Baramulla district settled at a low of minus 9.2 degrees Celsius, down from minus 7.6 degrees Celsius, they said. It was the lowest night temperature at the resort so far this winter, they added.
In south Kashmir's tourist resort of Pahalgam, the minimum settled at a low of minus 8.6 degrees Celsius, down from minus 7.2 degrees Celsius the previous night, the officials said, adding, the Wednesday night was the season's coldest in the resort. The minimum in Qazigund, the gateway town of the valley, went down by over five degrees to record a minimum of minus 5.4 degrees Celsius, the season's coldest, the officials said. Kokernag recorded a low of minus 3 degrees Celsius and Kupwara minus 5.1 degrees Celsius, they added.
Kashmir valley is currently in the midst of 'Chilla-i-Kalan', a 40-day period of extreme cold, during which night temperatures often drop several degrees below the freezing point and chances of snowfall are the highest. 'Chilla-i-Kalan', which began on December 21 last year, ends on January 30. The plains of the valley have not received any snowfall so far this season.
The India Meteorological Department has said the weather is likely to remain dry but cloudy till January 20. It said the night temperatures would witness a significant fall in the valley till January 10.

Kashmir Valley experiences sub-zero night temperatures with Sonamarg at −10.1°C, Gulmarg and Pahalgam also below freezing. IMD forecasts dry but cloudy weather until January 20.

Kashmir Valley Endures Cold Wave, Sonamarg Freezes

Kashmir Faces Severe Cold; Sonamarg at -10.1°C

Kashmir Valley experiences sub-zero night temperatures with Sonamarg at &minus;10.1&deg;C, Gulmarg and Pahalgam also below freezing. IMD forecasts dry but cloudy weather until January 20.

Kashmir Valley was in the grip of a cold wave with most parts of the region recording sub-zero night temperatures, officials said on Wednesday.
The tourist resort of Sonamarg in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district was the coldest recorded place in Jammu and Kashmir as it shivered at a low of minus 10.1 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night, the officials said.
The night temperature in Gulmarg in north Kashmir's Baramulla district improved by a degree to settle at a low of minus 7.6 degrees Celsius, they said.
Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.6 degrees Celsius, up several degrees from minus 4 degrees Celsius on Monday night, they said.
In south Kashmir's tourist resort of Pahalgam, the minimum settled at a low of minus 7.2 degrees Celsius.
Qazigund, the gateway town of the valley, recorded a minimum temperature of 0.1 degrees Celsius, the officials said.
Kokernag recorded a low of minus 2.3 degrees Celsius and Kupwara minus 3.6 degrees Celsius.
The region is currently in the midst of 'Chilla-e-Kalan', a 40-day period of extreme cold, during which night temperatures often drop several degrees below the freezing point and chances of snowfall are the highest.
The plains of the valley have not received any snowfall so far this season.
The India Meteorological Department has said the weather is likely to remain dry but cloudy till January 20.

Gulmarg in north Kashmir experiences the coldest night of the season at minus 8.8°C, amid ongoing snowfall and the 40-day Chilla-e-Kalan period, while other valley towns also see sub-zero temperatures.

Gulmarg Records Season's Coldest Temperature at -8.8°C

Gulmarg: Kashmir's Coldest, -8.8°C Recorded

Gulmarg in north Kashmir experiences the coldest night of the season at minus 8.8&deg;C, amid ongoing snowfall and the 40-day Chilla-e-Kalan period, while other valley towns also see sub-zero temperatures.

Gulmarg tourist resort recorded the coldest night of this winter as mercury flipped nearly nine degrees below freezing point, officials said here on Monday.
The popular ski resort in north Kashmir's Baramulla district recorded a minimum temperature of minus 8.8 degrees Celsius after receiving another spell of snowfall on Sunday, the officials said. They said the minimum temperature in Gulmarg for the past two nights was minus 6.5 degrees Celsius.
In Srinagar, the minimum temperature dipped slightly to minus 3.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday night, compared to minus 3.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday night. The tourist resort of Pahalgam in south Kashmir recorded a low of minus 4.8 degrees Celsius.
Qazigund, the gateway town of the valley, saw the minimum settling at minus 2.0 degrees Celsius, Kokernag recorded a low of minus 1.2 degrees Celsius, while Kupwara in north Kashmir registered a minimum of minus 1.8 degrees Celsius.
The region is currently in the midst of 'Chilla-e-Kalan', the 40-day period of extreme cold, during which night temperatures often drop several degrees below the freezing point. During this period, the chances of snowfall are most frequent and maximum as well.
However, the plains of the valley have not received any snowfall so far this season.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts light rains or snow at isolated places in the higher reaches of north and central Kashmir on January 5 and 6.

Jammu and Kashmir Police launch a 14-day preliminary enquiry after south Kashmir cricketer Furqan Ul Haq displayed a Palestinian flag on his helmet during a private cricket tournament in Jammu.

J&K Police Probe Cricketer's Helmet with Palestinian Flag

J&K Cricket Tournament Helmet Controversy

Jammu and Kashmir Police launch a 14-day preliminary enquiry after south Kashmir cricketer Furqan Ul Haq displayed a Palestinian flag on his helmet during a private cricket tournament in Jammu.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday ordered a preliminary enquiry after a cricketer from south Kashmir wore a helmet with the Palestinian flag during a private cricket tournament match in Jammu, a police spokesperson said.
A video and photos of the cricketer, Furqan Ul Haq, were circulated online after he was seen displaying the flag on his helmet during the Jammu and Kashmir Champions League here on Thursday.
"Yesterday, a video circulating on social media showed a cricket player, Furqan Ul Haq, resident of Tangipuna, Pulwama, playing cricket at K C Door in Muthi, while displaying a Palestine logo on his helmet," the spokesperson said.
He said that in view of the "sensitivity of the matter and its potential public order implications", a 14-day preliminary enquiry under Section 173(3) of the BNSS has been initiated at the Domana police station to ascertain the facts, intent and background of the individual and "any possible linkages".
The tournament started on December 29 in Jammu.
The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association maintained that it has no role, engagement or association with the tournament, as it is a private affair and not recognised by the association.
This is the second cricket league in the UT to be hit with controversy, following the collapse of the privately-run Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL), whose organisers allegedly fled Srinagar on November 1 after duping players, officials, broadcasters and hoteliers.
The IHPL, which began on October 25 at Srinagar's Bakshi Stadium with international stars such as Chris Gayle, Martin Guptill and Thisara Perera, folded after only 12 of the 27 scheduled matches, leaving around 60 cricketers -- including former India players Praveen Kumar, Iqbal Abdullah and Parvez Rasool -- along with umpires and staff, stranded.

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