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16/09/2023

Late at night, hailstorm damaged crops in Shopian, leaving locals in distre

A heavy hailstorm wreaked havoc on the crops in Nadigam, Kutpora, and adjacent villages of South Kashmir's Shopian district on Saturday night, source said.

Reliable sources here told the Kashmir Bulletin--(KB), that midnight hailstorm damaged crops, including walnuts, and the villages are grappling with stress and deep depression due to this calamity.

He further added, “the hailstorm began around 1:15 am and persisted for at least 15-20 minutes.

“Around 70 percent of our crops have been completely damaged, and most of our stock was still on the trees as we hadn't yet collected them,” said a local resident while highlighting severe damage to walnut trees and requesting the authorities to address their concerns.(Kashmir Bulletin--KB)

01/08/2023

NIA raids 9 places in NGOs terror funding case in J&K

New Delhi, Aug 1: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted raids at nine locations in Jammu and Kashmir in an NGOs terror funding case.

The searches were conducted at the premises of suspected persons linked to the case, which led to the recovery of some documents related to financial transactions, said sources adding that the raids were still ongoing.

The case pertains to the collection and transfer of funds by certain NGOs, trusts, societies, and organisations on behalf of separatists and terrorist organizations in order to sustain secessionist and terror activities in Kashmir.

On March 27, the anti-terror agency also conducted raids at Sonwar Bagh in Srinagar in connection with the case.

The raid was conducted against a person linked to the case.–(ANI)

01/08/2023

Three injured in Pulwama road accident

Srinagar, Aug 01 (KS) : Three persons were injured in a road accident at Arigam area of South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday.

They told news agency Kashmir Scroll that the accident took place after Auto bearing registration number JK13D 0194 and Bike bearing registration number PB06R 0581 collided with each other near Khambri Chowk Arigam, resulting in injuries to three persons.

He identified them as Aqib Ahmad son of Ghulam Ahmad resident of Kangan Pulwama received Trauma head injury, Pawan Kumar Son of Amar Dass resident of Punjab received Bruises on face and superficial injury on left arm and Abdul Majeed son of Abdul Shakoor a resident of Saharanpur U.P received Injuries on both arms.

However, all the injured were rushed to District Hospital Pulwama for treatment.

In this regard, Police has registered a case and investigation has been taken up.(KS)

01/08/2023

Crime Branch Srinagar chargesheets 2 accused in loan fraud case

Srinagar, Aug 01 (KNO): Economic Offences Wing, Srinagar produced the chargesheet against two accused persons for getting bank loan on fake and forged documents in Srinagar.

According to a statement, issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the chargesheet was filed in Case FIR No. 60/2016 of P/S Crime Branch Kashmir against two individuals for their alleged involvement in commission of offences punishable under Sections 419, 468, 471, 120-B, 201 of RPC, r/w Sections 5(1) and 5(2) of P.C. Act.

The statement reads that brief facts of the case are that Crime Branch Kashmir had received a communication from the Tehsildar (South) Srinagar along with enclosures which, inter-alia, revealed that these accused individuals, in a criminal conspiracy, have dishonesty and fraudulently prepared fake and forged revenue extracts and have produced the same before J&K Bank, Branch Unit Hari Singh High Street, Srinagar for obtaining a loan.

“The Bank authorities had referred the revenue extracts toTehsildar (South) Srinagar for authentication which on verification were found to be fake and forged. Accordingly, the instant Case was registered at P/S Crime Branch Kashmir in the year 2016 and investigation started,” it reads.

It reads that during investigation, the allegations levelled were substantiated and proved. “As such, the chargesheet has been presented against the accused before Anti-Corruption Court, Srinagar for judicial determination,” it reads—(KNO)

01/08/2023

Govt Middle School Bathipora craves for Govt attention,Students Suffer

Locals demand attention of higher ups

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Bandipora, 01 Aug (KS) : The students of Government Middle School in the Bathipora Naidkhai area of Bandipora District are badly suffering due to lack of basic facilities in the school.

Locals said that Govt middle school Bathipora is craving for the attention as school is lying in shambles and dilapidated condition while authorities aren’t paying any heed.”

While speaking to the news agency Kashmir Scroll (KS) locals expressed concerns about the school ground being completely submerged in water, due to which students and teachers faces lot of difficulties and challenges.

“The students and teachers have been enduring this agony of water logging at the school premises since long time.

Students said that they feel like they have to cross a river while entering the school premises.

“We have to wear long plastic shoes to enter the premises." They said .

The uniforms of the students get untidy as they have to step on the stones which we have kept in that pool of water in the school premises, locals said .

"Many times, students have injured themselves while crossing it,” they said.

“There is no footpath and we have to travel through mud and water to study which often forces many students to stay home,” a group of students said'.

A local resident Ghulam Din Lone said that the government focuses more on showcasing achievements in the education sector but there is very little development visible at the ground level.

“Although the staff members are doing their best to provide quality education to the enrolled students but the dearth of basic facilities has got them concerned, having due to the current conditions.

He added that another structure was constructed in said school. But in 2014 heavy windstorm damaged the rooftop of the structure and "No effort was made to repair the rooftop so far," he said.

The school lacks all basic facilities like electricity supply, play field, fencing of school premises etc, In raining season school gets water logging due to which students and teachers face inconvenience in moving In and out, and also students are facing health risks due to a foul smell emanating from the polluted water.

“We are forced to cover our noses while going to the School as the stinky smell coming from this waste is unbearable. It is causing breathing disorders,” students said'.

It seems that District Administration Bandipora and Director Education has totally neglected the said School.

We have been constantly intimating to concerned authorities to look into theand matter and start work of soil filling and fencing of school premises but till date nothing has been done.

“We plead the government to resolve the issue so that this educational institute runs smoothly.”

When the news agency k
Kashmir Scroll- contacted Zonal Education Officer Hajin Abdul Rahim Lone for his comments over the issue he said that he has recently joined as ZEO Hajin and would collect all the details from office staff to redress the issues immediately, he said.

Meanwhile locals and students requested Deputy Commissioner Bandipora and Cheif Education Officer Bandipora to intervene in the matter and resolve the problem as soon as possible so that students won't suffer any more.(KS)

01/08/2023

Solider dies in Central Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 01 (KS) : A soldier died after fell unconscious in Transit Camp Central Kashmir Budgam district on last night.

Pro defence Srinagar told news agency Kashmir Scroll that an Army personnel namely Mahesh in 256 Transit Camp fell unconscious.

He was shifted to hospital where he was declared brought dead.

Meanwhile investigation has been taken up.(KS)

01/08/2023

CIK Raids Several Locations In Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 01 (KS) : Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) conducted raids at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday in connection with a Terror-crime case.

Sources told news agency Kashmir Scroll, the searches were carried out by the CIK sleuths, who were assisted by police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.

The searches were part of an ongoing probe into a terror-crime case.
If sources are to be believed the raids were part of a case already registered at CIK police station in Srinagar and raids were conducted to members of banned outfits.(KS)

01/08/2023

FLASH

Raids by NIA and CIK (Counter intelligence of Kashmir) are underway at various places in Pulwama district in connection with terror links and terror funding cases.

More details are awaited...

31/07/2023

Sensitization on drone challenges, mitigation held at Poonch

Capacity building on latest technological challenges key to effective policing: DIG RP Range

Rajouri, Jul 31 (KNO): Continuing its drive to make the Police officers aware of the latest challenges and to educate the Investigating Officers to address the ever growing issue of drones, an elaborate presentation was made by the DIG RP Range at DPO Poonch.

Among the officers who attended the meeting include Mushim Ahmed ASP Poonch, Devinder Singh Bisht 2 I/C 38 Bn CRPF, Mohd Shafiq Dy SP DAR, Hamid Ali Dy SP PC Surankote, Afrat Hussain Dy.SP Hqrs Poonch, Sheezan Bhat SDPO Mendhar, Aijaz Ahmed Dy SP (Ops) Poonch, Mohd Azeem Dy SP CID SB Jammu, and officers from other Intelligence agencies, a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)

On the onset, SSP Poonch Vinay Shrama welcomed the officers and threw light on the drone challenges and problems being faced by the investigating officers.

The session was held by DIG RP Range Dr Mohd Haseeb Mughal who presented a detailed presentation on the drone introduction to drones types of drones uses, technology involved in drones, understanding drone working functioning, etc.

The pictures and video-documentaries of the drone threats were displayed during the presentation.

Further, drone dropping in the border areas were shown to the officers so that they get the actual ground feel of the challenge.

Mitigation measures available to counter the drone challenges were also discussed with the officers so as to prepare them for the field challenges-investigation.

Besides it was also demonstrated to the officers that while handling the drone, as evidence what precautions are required to be taken.

DIG RP Range also highlighted the role of drone-challenges, awareness in current scenario and urged the participants to understand the fundamentals of drone technology in order to stay relevant in the present times.

He stressed on the need of understanding the ever increasing ambit of border issue vis-a-vis drone dropping and related crimes.

Police officers need to upgrade their knowledge and practical skills to investigate such crime, he added.

He briefed the gathering about the digital evidence available with a drone, how to collect, preserve, analyze and utilize them for substantiating the offences during investigation of the cases.

The session was very interactive and spellbinding.

He also emphasized that such presentations for upkeep of knowledge and skill will be a regular feature of RPHQ Rajouri so as to equip the field officers to tackle unprecedented technological challenges-crimes in future.

In the end, SSP Poonch thanked DIG RP Range for making such a valuable and information packed presentation for Poonch Police officers—(KNO)

31/07/2023

LG addresses India Foundation’s roundtable discussion on development scenario in J&K

Says transformation of UT in less than 4 years has been phenomenal

Srinagar, Jul 31 (KNO): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday addressed a roundtable discussion on development scenario in Jammu Kashmir, organised by India Foundation.

In his address, through video conferencing, the Lt Governor shared the stellar journey of Jammu Kashmir towards peace, prosperity and unprecedented development.

“The transformation of J&K UT in less than four years has been phenomenal. We have decimated discriminatory system prevalent for almost seven-decades and implemented inclusive policies that fostered development and touched the lives of millions. People have freedom to live their life as they desire, rather than dictated by others,” the Lt Governor said.

The Lt Governor highlighted the reforms introduced by the government to establish a peaceful and conducive environment empowering the citizens of Jammu Kashmir.

“For the first time after independence, the common citizen of J&K can think freely and express their feelings without any fear from separatist-terrorist network. It is one of the biggest transformations common man is witnessing under leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji,” the Lt Governor said.

He said, apart from fast economic development and unparalleled growth with equity, there is a rapid social change which is reflected in day to day lives of common citizens. There is a growing aspiration in the society to excel, he added.

“Peace is the first step in the journey of development. And, we do not believe in buying peace but in establishing peace. There is no distinction in policy and intent. Discriminatory policies imposed for 70 years are gone and citizens are getting equal opportunities for development,” the Lt Governor observed.

He said, the peaceful conduct of the G20 summit, Muharram procession being taken out in Kashmir after 34 years, revival of cinemas, unprecedented tourists visiting J&K UT has sent the message that J&K is on the move.

Ram Madhav, President India Foundation; B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog; Alok Bansal, Director, India Foundation; Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd), eminent personalities, experts, senior functionaries and members of India Foundation shared their views during the roundtable discussion and lauded the steps and initiatives taken by the UT administration for the equal and inclusive development of J&K—(KNO)

31/07/2023

LG inaugurates 2-day workshop on Pastoralism in J&K

Says consider tribal community as protectors of forests, climate warriors

Srinagar, Jul 31 (KNO): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the two-day workshop on Pastoralism in Jammu Kashmir on Monday.

In his address on the occasion, the Lt Governor commended the endeavour of Tribal Affairs Department J&K and Regional IYRP Support Group of South Asia (RISG-SA) for organizing the workshop to deliberate the issues, challenges, resilient livelihoods and sustainable development of Pastoralism in UT of J&K.

“Pastoralism is one of the oldest professions in the world. Nomadic livestock plays an important role in the business and livelihood of the communities and it is deeply connected with heritage, culture, traditional knowledge and co-existence with nature,” the Lt Governor said.

The workshop will help in developing a holistic strategy and action plan for improved livelihoods and regeneration of pasture land and rangelands, he added.

At the inaugural session, the Lt Governor highlighted the concerted efforts of the UT Administration, under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister, to bring transformation in the lives of pastoral communities such as Gujjar, Bakarwals, Gaddi-Sippi.

“Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has empowered the tribal community of J&K UT and migratory population has been brought to the mainstream of development. Forest Rights Act, rights on forest produce and various other initiatives have brought a new dawn in their lives,” the Lt Governor observed.

He said, the world is recognizing the significance of Pastoralism and the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has declared 2026 as International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.

“I consider our tribal community as protectors of forests and the climate warriors. They will certainly play a significant role in maintaining biodiversity, climate change mitigation, and contributing to growth and food security,” the Lt Governor said.

He also shared the measures taken by the administration to extend the socio-economic benefits and livelihood opportunities to the youth and members of families of pastoral communities and facilitate their smooth movement during migratory season.

Holistic Agriculture Development Programme has given priority to the community dependent on livestock and a campaign has been launched to conserve open range and increase green cover in the UT, he added.

P Vivekanandan, Vice Chair, RISG South Asia, shared his view on the theme of the workshop and gave a powerpoint presentation.

Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Secretary, Tribal Affairs Department and Dr Nazir A Ganai, Vice Chancellor SKUAST Kashmir highlighted the efforts of Lt Governor led UT administration for welfare and development of pastoral communities of Jammu Kashmir.

They also shared the unprecedented and historic initiatives taken and implemented by the UT administration, especially for the tribal communities.

Roshan Jaggi, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests; faculty members of SKUAST, scientists, researchers, officers of UT administration and a large number of members of pastoral communities were present—(KNO)