Kashmir snowfall: Two killed in Anantnag, death toll climbs to 5
Srinagar (PTI): Two people died while as many were rescued after they were trapped in snowfall in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday, taking the death toll due to inclement weather to five.
Last night, stranded persons at Sinthan Pass in south Kashmir district were rescued, they said.
The rescue team of civil, police army and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) officials traversed 30 km through snow-covered and foggy terrain, aided by machinery and walked for 8 km to reach the location, the officials said.
"At 0500 hours on October 24, one body was located on the spot, while another person died during the trip back," they said.
Two people survived and are being treated for hypothermia and shock, the officials added.
Parts of the valley, especially the higher reaches in south Kashmir, received moderate to heavy snowfall on Saturday.
The snowfall and rains, which started late on Friday night, triggered a mudslide that hit a tent set up by nomads in Noorpora in Tral area of Pulwama district, leaving three people, including two women dead, and one critically injured, they said.
The nomads belonged to Reasi district in the Jammu Division, the officials added.
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Ratan Tata passes away at 86
Mumbai: Ratan Tata, the revered 86-year-old former chairman of the Tata Group, passed away at Breach Candy Hospital on Monday due to age-related health complications. His demise marks the end of an era for the Indian business world.
Tata, known for his integrity, leadership, and philanthropy, was a towering figure in Indian industry. He was admitted to the hospital recently, where he was undergoing treatment.
Confirming the news, Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprises, took to social media to express his condolences. In a heartfelt tweet, Goenka said, "The clock has stopped ticking. The Titan passes away. #RatanTata was a beacon of integrity, ethical leadership, and philanthropy, who has imprinted an indelible mark on the world of business and beyond. He will forever soar high in our memories. R.I.P."
More details on the funeral arrangements are awaited as the nation mourns the loss of one of its greatest icons.
