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03/03/2024

3 drown in Jhelum after bridge collapses in Uri

Nadeem Khawaja Uri

Srinagar, Mar 03 (KNS): Three persons went missing on Sunday after an old bridge collapsed in Mohra Uri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla.

Reports said that three persons went missing after fell into river Jhelum while removing old bridge in north Kashmir’s Uri Baramulla.

Soon after the incident a rescue operation was launched by Police, Army and Civil administration besides joined by local volunteers.

The officials identified the missing person as Shakeel Ahmad Mir S/o Sayeed-ullah Mir R/o Kupwara; Bilal Ahmad Reshi S/o Abdul Ahad Reshi R/o Arizal Budgam; and Mohammad Aslam Chauhan R/o Anantnag.(KNS)

03/03/2024

*Mother, 3 child die after Kacha house collapses in JK's Reasi*

KNO Correspondent

Reasi, Mar 03 (KNO): Four persons, including three minor children died when a landslide hit their Kacha house in Chassana belt of Reasi district in Jammu division, an official said on Sunday.

An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that family of four was buried alive as a massive landslide hit their Kacha house in Kunderdhan Chassana due to incessant rainfall. He said victims were asleep when a landslide occurred during the Sunday night.

"Mother and her three children died of the landslide, two others suffered injuries." official said.

"Phalla Akther, wife of Mohd Farid, aged about 30 years, Nasima Akther, daughter of Mohd Farid, aged 5 years, Safeen Kousar, daughter of Mohd Farid, aged 3 years, and Samreen Kousar, daughter of Mohd Farid, aged 2 months, died on
the spot. Two persons, namely Kalu, son of Juma, aged about 60 years, and Bano Begum, wife of Kalu, aged about 58 years, got injured."

He said all the bodies have been recovered by rescue parties while authorities are on the spot—(KNO)

29/02/2024

*Classwork in Schools in Kashmir To Commence from March 4: DSEK*

Srinagar, Feb 29 (GNS): In view of inclement weather conditions, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir on Thursday ordered for resumption of Classwork in both private and government run schools from March, 04, 2024.

"In view of the weather advisory, issued by the Meteorological Department predicting heavy snowfall in the Valley, it is hereby ordered that classwork in all government and recognised private schools of the Kashmir Division upto higher secondary level shall commence from 4th Match 2024," read an order, a copy of which lies with GNS.

Pertinently, the schools were otherwise scheduled to resume the classwork from tomorrow (March 1, 2024). (GNS)

29/02/2024

*Kashmiri journalist arrested for ‘providing support to militants’ released after 5 years*

Srinagar, Feb 29: Kashmiri journalist Asif Sultan who was arrested for allegedly providing logistical support to militants, has been released after a five-year detention, officials said on Thursday.

Sultan was released two months after the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in December last year quashed his detention order under the Public Safety Act.

The court had said the authorities “did not follow the procedural requirements in letter and spirit”.

Officials said Sultan’s release was delayed because the jail authorities at Ambedkar Nagar district jail in Uttar Pradesh were awaiting clearance letters from Kashmir’s home department and Srinagar district magistrate.

“He reached home today and was also taken to SMHS hospital for check-up for chest infection,” the officials added. Sultan was first arrested in a UAPA case in September 2018 when he was working as a reporter with a local magazine.

He was arrested for “allegedly providing logistical support to a banned militant group.” In April 2022, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court granted him bail in the case “on the grounds that investigative agencies failed to establish his links with any militant group.” However, days later he was booked under the PSA. (PTI)

29/02/2024

*Massive fire claims life of house owner in Sgr, damages 3 houses*

Rehan Qayoom Mir

Srinagar, Feb 29 (KNO): A massive fire incident that broke out in Jamalata area of Nawa Kadal in Srinagar claimed the life of a house owner on Thursday late evening, while three residential houses were also gutted in the incident, officials said.

At least three residential houses were damaged after a massive fire broke out in Jamalata, Nawa Kadal area of Srinagar.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the house owner, identified as Bashir Ahmad Banday, son of Mohammad Yousuf Banday, died during the incident while three residential houses were also damaged in Nawa Kadal area.

The officials added that the house owner, who was stuck inside his home, lost his life during the incident, as he could not manage to escape from the house on time.

Meanwhile, the official added that the fire has been doused off and the exact cause of the fire is being ascertained—(KNO)

13/03/2023

LDr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah formally taken over as Secretary Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir.

05/03/2023

20 rakats Taraveeh with Khatm-e-Quran to be ensured at all shrines, Masjid during Ramadhan: Waqf Board Chairperson

The Chairperson of Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board on Sunday said that the Imams and Khateebs have been asked to offer 20 rakats Taraveeh (prayers) and also ensure Khatm-e-Quran during the holy month of Ramadhan.

She also said that the Kafafa (monthly honararium) of Imams and Khateebs has to be increased on priority.

“The Imams and Khateebs are getting a meagre amount of Rs 3000-4000 as Karata, but it is imperative to enhance some percentage to ensure justice with them," she said while talking to Asian News Hub (ANH).

She further said that a meeting with Imams and Khateebs was held today in which a threadbare discussion was held with regard to the upcoming holy month of Ramadhan.

She added that at all shrines and Masjids, the Imams have been asked to offer 20 rakats Taraveeh and also ensure Khatm-e-Quran during the holy month of Ramadhan.

Like other Waqf employees, the Imams and Khateebs too deserve respect, she said. (ANH)

05/03/2023

*Man dead, another injured as two vehicles collide in Baramulla*

Waris Fayaz

Baramulla, Mar 05 (KNO): A man died while another one was injured in an accident that took place in Sheeri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a head on collision between two vehicles took place at Sheeri, resulting in injuries to two persons.

He said soon after the incident injured were immediately rushed to a nearby health facility, however, one of them was declared dead on arrival.

The deceased was identified as Bashir Ahmed Ahanger of Jalal Sahib Baramulla.

Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident—(KNO)

05/03/2023

*Earthquake of 3.9 magnitude hits J&K, no damage reported*

Srinagar, Mar 05 (KS): An earthquake of 3.9 magnitude struck 38 km North of Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar district early morning on Sunday, according to India's National Center for Seismology.

In a Tweet the National Center for Seismology as per The Kashmir Scroll said The earthquake occurred at around 6:57 am on Sunday. The depth of the earthquake was 10 km below the ground.

No damage has been reported due to the earthquake.

“Earthquake of Magnitude:3.9, Occurred on 05-03-2023, 06:57:12 IST, Lat: 34.42 & Long: 74.88, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: 38km N of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India” NCS tweet.—(KS)

05/03/2023

Government of Jammu and Kashmir
General Administration Department
(Services) Cvl Secretariat,
Jammu.
Subject: Transfers and postings.
Government Order No.320-JK(GAD) of 2023,
Dated:04.03.2023.
In the interest of administration, the following transfers
and postings are hereby ordered with immediate effect:
Atul Gupta, JKAS, Additional Deputy
Commissioner, Kathua, is transferred and posted as
Joint Director, Information, Jammu.
2. Mr. Mohammad Aslam, JKAS, Joint Director, Food, Civil
Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Kashmir, is transferred
and posted as Joint Director, Information, Kashmir,
against an available vacancy.
3. Ms. Sapna Kotwal, JKAS, Joint Director, Information,
Jammu, is transferred and posted as Secretary, J&K
Advisory Board for Development of Pahari Speaking
People.
By order of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
Sd/
(Sanjeev Verma)IAS
Commissioner/Secretary to the Government.
Dated:04.03.2023
No: GAD-SERVOGENL/166/2022
Copy to:
1. Administrative Secretaries concerned.
2. Joint Secretary (Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh), Ministry of Home
Affaire Gouornmont of India

03/03/2023

*Release Mirwaiz on Shabe-Barat keeping in view people’s religious sentiments: Anjuman Jama Masjid*

Srinagar, March 03: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has expressed resentment over the fact that a holy and important event like Shab-e-Baraat is not being held at Jama Masjid for the last four years because the Anjuman head Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq continues to be be under illegal and arbitrary house detention since 5 August 2019.

The Anjuman in a statement said there are strict restrictions on the peaceful activities of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir as he is barred from performing his religious responsibilities, which is condemnable.

Despite repeated appeals to the authorities, it looks unlikely that Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir will be allowed to deliver his sermon at Jama Masjid on the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Baraat .

The Anjuman urged administration to unconditionally release Mirwaiz Umar Farooq by taking into consideration the religious sentiments and feelings of lakhs of people who have been longing to meet their beloved leader and thousands of devotees who come from nook and corner of the valley to Jama Masjid Srinagar on Fridays but have to return disappointed.

The Auqaf said that today is the 184th Jummah Mubarak, while Mirwaiz was not allowed to perform the important duty of Friday prayer, nor carry out his religious duties based on ‘Qaal Allah Wa Qaal Al Rasool (SAW).

03/03/2023

*Biker Killed in Baramulla Road Mishap*

Baramulla, Mar 3 (GNS): A motorcycle rider, presumably in his twenties, was killed in a road mishap in north Kashmir's Baramulla district this afternoon, officials said.

They told GNS that one Nayeem Ahmad Lone son of Farooq Ahmad Lone, a resident of Badmulla Sheeri was critically injured after losing control over the two-wheeler near Gantmulla.

The youth was evacuated from the site to a nearby health facility, where the doctors however declared him as brought dead on arrival, they said.

Confirming it, a police official told GNS that a case has been registered in this regard for further investigations. (GNS)

01/03/2023

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01/03/2023

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17/02/2023

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17/02/2023

*J&K govt to procure 200 e-buses for environment-friendly public transport in twin capital cities*

Jammu, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir government is procuring a fleet of 200 electric buses to establish environment-friendly and socially sustainable network of public transport in the Union Territory's twin capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar, officials said on Friday.

For this, Tata Motors has been given land to build the depot whose construction has started, they said.

The Jammu and Kashmir government is procuring 100 e-buses each for both the capital cities, the officials said.

The electric buses will establish an environmentally, socially and financially sustainable network of public transport in the city, said Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) Rahul Yadav who reviewed the project.

He said that the electric buses will play a vital role in facilitating tourists as well as people.–(PTI)

16/02/2023

*Srinagar’s air quality deteriorating, air more polluted in winters*

*In Lasjan, people breathe the most polluted air*

Jahangeer Ganaie

Srinagar, Feb 16 (KNO): The air quality in Kashmir has been consistently deteriorating for the past three years, reveals the data compiled by the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Board (PCB).

Pollution Control Board (PCB) data accessed by news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) has revealed that the air quality has been deteriorating more in winters and Lasjan area has the most polluted air.

The Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM or PM 10) levels at all four stations in Srinagar have shown a steep rise in the last three years.

At the Raj Bagh station, the yearly average of PM-10 level for year 2021-22 was 139.26 µg/m³ against the permissible limit of 60 µg/m³ while at the same station it was 73.88 µg/m³) in year 2019-20 and 89.61 µg/m³ in year 2020-21.

At the Khonmoh station, the yearly average of PM-10 level for year 2021-22 was 162.86 µg/m³ against the permissible limit of 60 µg/m³ while at the same station it was 120.03 µg/m³) in year 2019-20 and 163.97 µg/m³ in year 2020-21.

At the Khrew station, the yearly average of PM-10 level for year 2021-22 was 132.65 µg/m³ against the permissible limit of 60 µg/m³ while at the same station it was 119.48 µg/m³) in year 2019-20 and 127.98 µg/m³ in year 2020-21.

At the Lasjan station, the yearly average of PM-10 level for year 2021-22 was 227.80 µg/m³ against the permissible limit of 60 µg/m³ while at the same station it was 197.74 µg/m³) in year 2019-20 and 235.29 µg/m³ in year 2020-21.

As per the data, the highest RSPM levels have been reported in winter months as the RSPM level in year 2021at Rajbagh and Khonmoh were 237.41 µg/m³ and 255.43 µg/m³ respectively in month of December while at Khrew and Lasjan the levels were highest in month of November with 176.6 µg/m³ at Khrew and 330.08 µg/m³ at Lasjan.

However, as per data the Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Srinagar have been found below the permissible mark as average NO2 levels at Rajbagh, Khonmoh, Khrew and Lasjan were 20.27 , 20.09, 22.10, 20.84 respectively in year 2021 as compared to the yearly permissible level of 40 µg/m³ for NO2 while SO2 levels were below 11 at all stations.

Notably, Director SKIMS Dr Parvaiz Koul had recently told KNO that yearly around 10 thousand deaths are attributed to particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) exposure and there is need to control it by countering it.

He said that air pollution is the main issue of J&K due to the increasing number of vehicles, construction, brick kilns, cement factories which emit pollutants and significantly pollute our air and affect "our health which makes air pollution a health issue."

He said the measures, which can contribute to decreasing air pollution include using fewer vehicles, decreasing the use of unleaded petrol, decreasing use of biomass fuels, less use of Kangri, and using vented heaters.

He said air pollution is affecting every single organ of the body and ”we have work to reduce the pollution.”—(KNO)

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