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17/01/2025

KU secures 4-star rating in AICTE IIC 6.0

Srinagar, 17 Jan: The University of Kashmir’s (KU) Centre for Innovation, Incubation, and Enterpreneurship (CIIE) acting as Institution Innovation Cell (IIC) has achieved a notable 4-star rating in the AICTE Innovation Council (IIC) 6.0 for the academic year 2023-24.

Institutions with 4-stars are considered to be best performing institutions having streamlined innovation and entrepreneurship campus ecosystem.

KU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nilofer Khan congratulated the entire CIIE team for their consistent efforts and remarkable progress.

"This achievement is a reflection of the varsity’s commitment to building a robust ecosystem for innovation and research. We will continue to support initiatives that encourage creativity and entrepreneurship among our students and faculty," she said.

Over the last four years, the University has steadily improved its rating from two stars to the esteemed four-star status, reflecting its growth in innovation-driven activities.

While congratulating the entire CIIE team, Registrar KU, Prof. Naseer Iqbal said, “This accomplishment shows the University’s dedication to developing innovation and creating opportunities for our students and faculty to excel."

Director, IoT Zakura campus KU, Prof. M. Tariq Banday, who is also the Chairman CIIE KU while congratulating the team said, "The 4-star rating is a collective achievement that highlights our teamwork and dedication. The CIIE team remains dedicated to advancing research, creativity, and enterprise to make impactful contributions to society."

The University also acknowledged the efforts of Dr. Bilal Ahmad Malik, Coordinator CIIE KU, the entire team at CIIE and the teaching and non-teaching staff whose commitment and hard work have been instrumental in this success.

This prestigious recognition reflects the University’s dedication to developing innovation and entrepreneurship and reaffirms the varsity's position as a leading hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
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17/01/2025

nistry of I&B introduces key amendments to the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994

Ease of Doing Business: Local Cable Operators’ registration goes fully online on Broadcast Seva Portal under amended rules

MIB to be registering authority for LCOs; Validity of LCO registration increased to a period of 5 years & throughout the territory of India
17 JAN 2025, New Delhi
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has today issued a notification amending the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994 (the Rules), to streamline the Local Cable Operator (LCO) registration process. Effective from today, LCO registrations will be conducted entirely online with the Ministry itself as their registering authority.

Upon successful verification of applicant details, including Aadhaar, PAN, CIN, DIN etc., LCO registration certificates will be issued in real-time. Also, a provision for appeal against the denial of registration or renewal for LCO registration has been added.

Earlier, LCO Registration process was carried out at the local head post office of the area in which the office of the LCO is situated in an offline mode with Head Postmaster as their registering authority. The manual registration process was cumbersome and time consuming. Also, the area of operations upon obtaining registration was limited to specific areas.

The salient features of the amended Rules in respect of LCO Registration are:-

LCOs shall apply for new registration or renewal of registration online on the Broadcast Seva Portal of MIB (www.new.broadcastseva.gov.in) and the registration certificate shall be issued online.
LCO registrations shall be granted or renewed for a period of five years;
The processing fee for registration or renewal is Rupees five thousand only;
LCO Registration shall be valid for operations throughout the territory of India;
The application for renewal of registration shall be made at least 90 days before the expiry of the registration.
LCOs can make an appeal before the Appellate Authority i.e. Under Secretary (DAS) against the decision of the Registering Authority, i.e. designated Section Officer denying registration or renewal of registration within 30 days of such denial.
Existing LCO registration shall remain valid for the period mentioned in the registration certificate. In case where the existing registration of the LCO is valid for less than 90 days, the applications for renewal, if any, shall be made immediately on the portal.

The applications made to the Post Offices for grant/ renewal of registration, which are pending as on date, would be required to be withdrawn and applications have to be made on the portal.

In case any assistance is required, the helpline number available on the portal may be contacted, or an email may be sent to lco.das[at]gov[dot]in .

The registration and renewal procedure is in line with the Government's commitment to ease of doing business, as the registration/renewal certificate shall be generated on real-time basis upon successful verification of applicants’ details online.

17/01/2025

J&K Students Association Grieved Over Passing Away of Veteran Journalist and Author Humra Quraishi

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Friday expressed its heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of veteran journalist, author, columnist, and thought leader Humra Quraishi, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 70. The Association stated that her passing is an irreparable loss to the fields of journalism and literature, where her voice resonated with truth, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice.

In its condolence statement, the National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, said that Humra Quraishi was a fearless journalist and a prolific author whose writings often gave a voice to the marginalized and shed light on some of the most pressing issues of our times.

Through her work, she highlighted the struggles and stories of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, bringing their aspirations, challenges, and realities to the forefront with sensitivity and integrity. She is famously known for her work "Kashmir: The Untold Story," which narrated the complex narratives and challenges of the region. "Humra's passing is a loss not only to her family but also to the world of journalism and social justice," he said.

Her books and columns were a source of inspiration for many, as they courageously addressed topics often overlooked or ignored. She was a beacon of hope for young writers and journalists, a mentor who demonstrated the importance of authenticity, empathy, and courage in the pursuit of truth. Her words carried immense power, bringing light to stories that needed to be told with courage and grace, it said.

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association stands in solidarity with her family, friends, and admirers during this difficult time. Her legacy as a truth-seeker and her contributions to journalism and literature will continue to inspire generations to come. In her death, the world has lost a generous human being. While expressing its sympathy with the bereaved family, the Association prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and granted courage to the members of the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

17/01/2025

AJKPC Criticizes J&K Bureaucracy for Ignoring CM, Ministers on Official Websites

J&K Govt Websites Prefer LG, Ignore CM & Ministers : AJKPC Alleges Bias

AJKPC Accuses Bureaucracy of Undermining CM, Ministers on J&K Websites

Jammu, 17/Jan/2025: All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC), a premier organization working for strengthening the role of elected Urban and Local Bodies in J & K has made serious allegation against the ‘elite mindset’ of bureaucracy in J & K for undermining the democratic norms in the union territory.

The Organization has raised concerns regarding the deliberate omission of photos of the incumbent Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and other Ministers from the official websites of the Jammu and Kashmir government.

AJKPC alleged that, this practice of not hosting and displaying the photo of the Chief Minister and concerned minister on the official website appears to be intentional and done with a purpose to satisfy the ego of the elite bureaucracy , the organization stated that this practice signify a deviation from conventional government protocol, which often includes the display of images of elected representatives including CM, Dy CM and concerned ministers on official websites of the departments.

Anil Sharma, President of the AJKPC in a media interaction informed that in an online survey conducted by the volunteers of the organization of dozens of official websites of the J & K government, it has been found that in many websites only the photo of Honourable Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is displayed along with the photo of the administrative secretary or head of the department.

Giving an example of the lapse, AJKPC President informed that all the official district websites hosts only the photo of the Lieutenant Governor and the concerned District Magistrate, there is no display of image of the Chief Minister in any district website.

The Panchayat leader said that the district website does not belong to DCs or DMs but it belongs to the district where they are posted, the officers must respect the people’s mandate. He also informed that though the official website of Divisional Commissioner, Jammu hosting the photo of the LG and CM but official website of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir hosting the photos of LG, Chief Secretary and the Divisional Commissioner but photo of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is missing.

“ The officers in J & K are so obsessed with self ego that they even don’t undermine to bypass democratic norms, why do they wish to display their own photos on official websites and even in government advertisements” Sharma questioned, while condemning the attitude of the Baabus.

Sharma urged the LG Manoj Sinha to intervene in the matter and issue necessary directions to the concerned to rectify this lacuna. He also asked the In charge of J & K Chapter of NIC, National Informatics Centre to look into this matter.

17/01/2025

DEO/ DC Srinagar finalizes preparations for celebration of 15th National Voters Day- 2025

SRINAGAR, JANUARY 16: The District Election Officer (DEO)/ Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today chaired a meeting at Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex here to review the plans and preparations for celebration of 15th National Voters’ Day-2025 to be celebrated on January 25.

Besides Deputy District Election Officer, the meeting was attended by all the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and AEROs of eight Assembly Constituencies of Srinagar District and all concerned District level Officers.

During the meeting, the DEO/DC discussed in detail the preparations to be made and the activities to be conducted on the occasion of 15th NVD-2025. It was decided that the celebrations will be held at various locations across the District. There will be a main District level function, besides there will also be celebratory events across various Assembly Constituencies of the District.

Highlighting the objectives of the celebration of National Voters Day, the DEO/DC said that the day is mainly celebrated to encourage more young people to participate in the electoral process, and to facilitate them by maximizing their voter registration, particularly the new voters.

He laid emphasis on launching an awareness campaign across the District for making elections more inclusive and participatory by encouraging all young electors, particularly newly eligible ones.

The DEO/DC also stressed on conducting varied activities to promote the theme “Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure.” These include installing thematic banners, public engagements through social media with posting of awareness videos by Youth Icons and Social Media Influencers, felicitating new voters with Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPICs), media content, websites, and election-related presentations.

He further urged that functions be organized to felicitate the Officers/Officials and other persons who made outstanding contributions in conducting the General Election to Lok Sabha-2024 and General Elections to Legislative Assembly-2024 in a free, fair, transparent and peaceful manner. On the occasion the efforts of all the Officers/Officials be recognized who performed best in raising voter awareness and making the conduct of both elections a resounding success.

It was decided that the events would feature administering the Voters’ pledge to all participants, awareness events, skits, competitions and nukkad nataks in all Assembly segments of Srinagar District. Further the message of Chief Election Commissioner of India shall be played in all the programmes and events of 15th National Voters’ Day celebrations in the District.

17/01/2025

Govt envisions inclusive, research-oriented education system aligning with global standards: Sakeena Itoo

Launches 2 day national conference on ‘Mathematical Sciences and Applications’ at GDC Samba

Inaugurates new Academic Block, Library’s RFID unit, canteen at College

SAMBA, JANUARY 17: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today inaugurated a two day national conference on ‘Mathematical Sciences and Applications’ at Shri Pandit Prem Nath Dogra Government Degree College (GDC), Samba here.

MLA Samba, Surjeet Singh Slathia, MLA Chadoora, Ali Mohd Dar, MLA Zainpora, Showkat Ahmed, Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education, Shantmanu, Deputy Commissioner, Samba, Rajesh Sharma, Director Colleges, Prof. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, Deans of Cluster University, Principals from various colleges of Jammu division and large number of students were present on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, the Minister highlighted the transformative power of education and appreciated the intellectual exchanges during these conferences. “Conferences like these provide an excellent platform for exchanging ideas, fostering research and building collaborative networks that contribute to academic and practical advancements of our region”, Sakeena said.

The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment towards advancing education and research, encouraging the institution to continue its pursuit of excellence. “The government envisions an education system that is inclusive, research-oriented and aligns with global standards. Initiatives are being taken as per NEP-2020 to strengthen infrastructure, introduce innovative teaching methods and promote interdisciplinary research,” she stated.

The Minister assured full support to the college for quality upgrading both in academia and infrastructural development.

In his address, MLA Samba, Surjit Singh Salathia, appreciated the efforts of the college in organising an insightful conference.

Addressing the gathering, Additional Chief Secretary HED, highlighted the pivotal role of mathematics in technological innovation and problem-solving.

Speaking on the occasion, Director Colleges lauded the conference for fostering collaboration among the scholars.

Conference Coordinator, Professor Narayan Dutt, while introducing the theme of conference, emphasised the role of mathematics in technological advancement, while Dr. A.P. Singh, Professor Emeritus, in his keynote address, underscored the urgency of mathematical applications in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape.

On the occasion, the Minister also released Conference Abstract Book, College Magazine ‘Basantar’, Viksit Bharat Magazine ‘Yuva Drishti’, IQAC Newsletter ‘Saarthi’ and PRAVAD Electoral Literacy Club’s Newsletter ‘Niti Nerd’.

Notably, the conference featured 80 research papers and poster presentations across varied themes like mathematical analysis, applied mathematics, computational mathematics, mathematical physics and algebra with 135 participants from various institutions.

Later, on the sidelines of the Conference, Sakeena Itoo inaugurated new academic block for the college as well as RFID unit in library, making it fully automated and college canteen to be run under Umeed scheme by female Self Help Groups.

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17/01/2025

olice organises awareness programmes on new criminal laws in Pulwama & Handwara

January 17: Police organized awareness programmes on new criminal laws at Community Hall Pulwama, Modern Tech Computer Institute Pulwama & Bright Career Institute Vilgam Handwara.

In Pulwama, the programmes were attended by members of civil society, employees of the Municipality, students and representatives from various government departments. These initiatives aimed to educate participants on essential aspects of new criminal laws, fostering awareness and legal understanding among the general public and officials. During these sessions, key speakers from Pulwama Police highlighted the significance of adhering to the law, understanding its provisions, and contributing to a law-abiding society. Attendees were encouraged to collaborate with law enforcement by reporting any violations or suspicious activities.

In Handwara, participating police officers highlighted the key aspects of the new criminal laws, explaining their impact on society and underscoring the importance of adhering to legal norms for maintaining law and order. Students actively participated in the interactive session, seeking clarifications on various legal provisions and voicing their queries. The initiative aimed to familiarize students with new legal provisions to ensure they remain informed and compliant with the evolving legal framework.

Police remains committed to its mission of promoting legal literacy and ensuring the safety and well-being of the community through such informative initiatives.

17/01/2025

BJP Sees Massive Support in Kashmir: Thousands Join Party through Active Membership Forms

Srinagar, January 15, 2025: In a significant boost to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) presence in Kashmir, thousands of Active Membership forms were handed over to Shri Ashok Koul ji, General Secretary (Org) BJP J&K, by Shri Bilal Parray, National Executive Member BJYM & Incharge Active Membership Kashmir.

This massive response from the people of Kashmir is a testament to their growing faith in the BJP's ideology and its commitment to delivering on its promises. The party's transparent and accountable governance has resonated deeply with the people, who have been disillusioned with previous governments that failed to deliver on their promises.

"The people of Kashmir have shown their trust in the BJP, and we are committed to working tirelessly for their welfare and development," said Shri Bilal Parray. "We will continue to reach out to the people, listen to their concerns, and work towards addressing them."

The BJP's growing popularity in Kashmir is a reflection of its efforts to connect with the people and understand their aspirations. The party's leadership has been actively engaging with the public, addressing their grievances, and working towards creating a more inclusive and prosperous society.

With this significant influx of new members, the BJP is poised to further strengthen its presence in Kashmir and work towards creating a brighter future for the people of the region.

17/01/2025

IUST Secures 4-Star Ranking for Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Awantipora, Jan 17: In a significant achievement, the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIED) at IUST has earned a 4-star ranking (out of 5) at the national level for the second consecutive year. Conferred by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, this honour recognizes IUST’s exceptional contribution to promoting innovation and startups in the country, with a focus on Jammu and Kashmir.

IUST has been a pioneer in establishing a comprehensive framework and policy to promote a thriving startup ecosystem, inspiring youth towards innovation and entrepreneurship. The University has collaborated with various national organizations to realize this vision, achieving significant progress in Jammu and Kashmir.

Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor IUST, congratulated Prof Pervez Ahmad Mir, Director CIED, and his team for this prestigious recognition. He highlighted that the scope and scale of operations of the CIED have expanded significantly over the years, with the success stories of the CIED-supported entrepreneurs standing as a testament of their dedicated efforts. Prof. Romshoo emphasized that the focus on the training and capacity building initiatives for youth would have a multiplier effect, paving the way for a vibrant starup community in the region.

He added that India’s startup journey has become a global success story, as reflected in the improved Global innovation ranking during the last decade. He urged the IUST team to encourage more youth to innovate, embrace emerging technologies in businesses and develop solutions to societal challenges.

Prof. Romshoo expressed confidence that this national recognition would further galvanize IUST’s efforts to lead the community towards a prosperous future.

17/01/2025

Omar Govt committed to address youth concerns, empowerment: Ajay Sadhotra

Funds meant for people’s welfare not utilized effectively under previous regime, says Rattan Lal

JAMMU January 17th : Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to addressing the concerns of the youth and ensuring their empowerment.

This was stated by Ajay Sadhotra, senior NC leader and former Minister, during a meeting with newly joined youth at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan in Jammu.

Sadhotra highlighted the increasing unemployment rates in the region and underscored the need for a robust policy framework to generate job opportunities for the youth. He said, "The National Conference government, led by Omar Abdullah, remains committed to creating employment avenues and ensuring sustainable development for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir."

Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of J&K National Conference, also spoke at the event and expressed concern over the previous administration’s neglect of youth-focused initiatives. He said, "During the past decade, the youth of our region faced immense challenges, and funds meant for their welfare were not utilized effectively. The NC is committed to ensuring that these resources reach those who need them the most." He further criticized the past governance for its failure to utilize funds from central-sponsored schemes, which led to their lapsing in the previous years. Youth were deprived of crucial government schemes and opportunities. Under the leadership of Omar Abdullah, the NC government is determined to reverse this trend and bring tangible benefits to our youth," Gupta emphasized

Rattan Lal Gupta also lauded the leadership of Jatinder Singh Lucky and Gurmeet Singh for their relentless efforts in motivating youth to join the National Conference. Their work, along with the leadership of Karan Singh and Harmeet Singh, has played a pivotal role in strengthening the party’s presence among the youth of the region.

Sheikh Bashir Ahmed, Provincial Secretary of NC, encouraged the newly joined members to unite and strengthen the foundation of the party. He said, "As we continue to work for the betterment of our people, I urge the youth to play a crucial role in fortifying the base of the National Conference and contribute to the region's progress."

The meeting concluded with a call to action for the youth to actively participate in the democratic process and work towards a brighter future for Jammu and Kashmir under the leadership of the National Conference.

Those who joined the party fold include:- Karanjeet Singh Harminder Singh, Gurjeet Singh, Pawandeep Singh, Jagdish Chander, Vishal Chandok, Vimal Kumar, Harjeet Singh, Farooq Ahmad Malik, Baljeet Singh, Tawanjeet and others.

Those who were present included: Bimla Luthra former MLA, Pardeep Bali Provincial Secretary Jammu, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, Laxmi Datta Senior leader, S. Gurnam Singh Block President Jammu West, Sapna Gill Block President Jammu East Women Wing, Rajeshwar Singh, Gourav Kapoor, Jaseen Malik District President Samba YNC, Parbhat Kapai, Rakesh Kumar, Ashanand District Joint Secretary Jammu Province, Raman Kousal and others.

17/01/2025

Mysterious Deaths in Budhal: CM Omar Abdullah directs Health & Police Departments to expedite investigations
JAMMU, JANUARY 17: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the alarming situation in Budhal village of Rajouri district, where mysterious deaths have claimed 16 lives, with one more victim succumbing to an unexplained illness.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo; Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani; Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; Additional Chief Secretary to the CM, Dheeraj Gupta; ADGP Jammu, Anand Jain; Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar; Secretary Health & Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, and other senior medical and police officers.
Secretary Health & Medical Education, briefed the Chief Minister on the steps taken so far.
He reported that health department teams had conducted door-to-door survey of over 3,000 residents in the affected area, collecting and testing samples of water, food, and other materials.
He informed that all test results, including those for influenza and other possible contaminants, came back negative.
The meeting was informed that additional testing was carried out by premier national institutes, including ICMR, National Institute of Virology, National Centre for Disease Control, CSIR, DRDO, and PGIMER Chandigarh, but no definite cause for the deaths was identified.
Police officials informed the meeting that investigations are underway to determine the root cause of the fatalities, which have been limited to three families residing within 1.5 kilometers of each other.
Highlighting the urgency of the situation, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah directed the health and police departments to expedite their investigations.
“The unexplained nature of these deaths is deeply concerning, and the government is committed to ensuring that the root cause is identified at the earliest. I urge all departments to collaborate and leave no stone unturned in resolving this issue,” he stated.
It was also emphasized during the meeting that the health department has maintained an active presence in the area over the past 40 days, providing ambulances, medicines, and essential facilities to address any emergencies.
Expressing his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the Chief Minister reassured the public that the administration is treating the situation with the highest priority.
“The health and safety of our citizens remain our top priority. The government is fully committed to resolving this crisis and ensuring justice for the affected families,” he added.

17/01/2025

Cooperation with Center Doesn’t Mean Blind Acceptance: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Jan 17,: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has clarified his position on working with the Government of India, asserting that collaboration does not imply unconditional agreement with its policies.
Speaking to a Delhi-based media outlet while enjoying skiing at picturesque Gulmarg, Omar Abdullah addressed criticisms over his approach to the contentious issue of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir until its abrogation in 2019.
“Working with the Government of India doesn’t mean that I accept everything that they do,” Abdullah said. He added, “Should I pick a fight with the government of India when at the moment there isn’t a need for one?”
When confronted with allegations from locals accusing him of abandoning the demand for the restoration of Article 370, Omar Abdullah responded: “I know there are some people who would like nothing more than to see us fight,” he stated. “It is foolish to believe that the people who took away (special status) from us are going to give it back to us.” [KNT]

17/01/2025

*Former Pak prime minister Imran Khan, wife Bushra get prison sentence in corruption case*

Islamabad, Jan 17: A Pakistan court on Friday found former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi guilty of corruption in the 190 million pounds al-Qadir Trust case and sentenced them to 14 and seven years in prison respectively.

Judge Nasir Javed Rana of the anti-corruption court announced the verdict that had been deferred thrice due to different reasons, last time on January 13. The judge announced the verdict in a makeshift court set up in Adila jail. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in December 2023 filed the case against Khan (72), Bibi (50) and six others, accusing them of causing a loss to the tune of 190 million pounds (PRs50 billion) to the national kitty.

However, Khan and Bibi have been prosecuted as all others, including a property tycoon, were out of the country.

The case revolves around allegations that an amount of PRs50 billion, returned to Pakistan by the UK's National Crime Agency as part of a settlement with a property tycoon, was misused.

The funds were reportedly intended for the national treasury but were allegedly redirected for the personal benefit of the businessman who helped Bibi and Khan to set up a university.

Bibi, as a trustee of the Al-Qadir Trust, is accused of benefiting from this settlement, including acquiring 458 kanals of land for Al-Qadir University in Jhelum.

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*_Explosive object found, destroyed in Langate village_* Srinagar, Dec 11: A suspicious explosive object was detected and destroyed at Langate area of Handwara in north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Wednesday morning. Officials told the news agency that a joint team of Police along with Army's local Rashtriya Rifles detected a suspicious explosive object along Baramulla— Handwara road. However, shortly after the detection of the object, a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was rushed to spot and the traffic was halted for public movement, they said. The object was destroyed and the traffic was restored as well, they said

Udhampur: Accident at Dhar Road Udhampur a scooty And ECO car collided with each other scooty rider dead on the spot two others injured. Further details are awaited...

One dead, two missing after car plunges into river Doda, Nov 30, : A woman was killed after a private car, carrying three passengers, skidded off the road and plummeted into the Chenab River near Khandote village of Doda district on Saturday morning. Official sources said that the victims, identified as Ranjeet Kumar (25) and his relatives Beli Ram (60) and Puran Devi (60), were traveling from Charya village to Jammu when the accident occurred. They said the dead body of one of the passengers namely Puran Devi was recovered from the riverbank, while the car, with the two other occupants, submerged into the river. Local sources said that the two missing persons Ranjeet Kumar and Beli Ram are feared dead. A joint rescue operation was in progress till the filing of this report. [KNT]

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Ruckus in Assembly as BJP MLAs Marshalled out of House* *Speaker directs Marshals to take out those who storm into Well of House* Srinagar, Nov 07 : As the House met after 15 minutes of adjournment, BJP legislators refused to settle down and instead tried to storm into the Well of the House forcing the Speaker to issues directions to Marshalls to take out those who storm into the Well of the House. Many BJP MLAs including R S Panthania, and others were Marshalled out of the House. “Take those out of the House who try to come into the Well of the House,” the Speaker said amid total commotion. The remaining BJP MLAs continued to shout “take back the special status resolution.” “This House, not a fish market. This is the Legislative Assembly,” the speaker said as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). Intervening, Food Minister Satish Sharma in a scathing attack on the BJP said: “The fact is that we speak Man ki baat of BJP. Jammu youth are unemployed, the region’s economy is shattered and BJP is not bothered.” NC MLA from Gurez Nazir Gurezi also cornered the BJP stating that “They are not bothered about Jammu and doesn’t want progress of Jammu region.” BJP MLA Shagun Parihar climbed on the table in the Well of the House to register their protest. The MLAs from the treasury benches shouted counter slogans at BJP MLAs in a bid to corner them. Treasury benches also raised slogans: Jammu Kashmir ki awaz kya, 370 aur kya." The continued when this report was being filed—(KNO)

*Article 370 resolution: BJP stages protest, storm into Well of House, call it ‘anti-national Agenda’* *‘BJP MLAs chant slogans, Aug 5 Zindabad, Jahan huway Balidan Mukherji, wo Kashmir Hamara hai, BJP leader Sham Lal Sharma says, Article 370 is final, from Sheikh Abdullah to Omar Abdullah, emotional blackmail NC’s routine* Srinagar, Nov 06 (KNO): Soon after the J&K Assembly passed the crucial resolution on restoration of Article 370, all 28 legislators of BJP staged a massive protest terming the government’s move as “anti-national agenda’ “This is anti-national agenda. We reject the resolution,” BJP leaders shouted after stormed into the Well of the House, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). BJP leader Sham Lal Sharma climbed on the table in the Well of the House stating that it was the NC’s ploy since 1947 to play with the sentiments and emotions of the people of J&K “Yesterday, you were speaking some other language. Article 370 is final this political gimmick won’t do. From Sheikh Abdullah to Omar Abdullah, emotional blackmail of J&K has been a routine. Speaker must be independent and not side with any party,” Sharma said as BJP leaders shouted “Shame, Shame.” Remaining in the well of the House, the BJP MLAs raised slogan, Jahan Huway Balidan Mukherji, wo Kashmir hamara hai, desh drohi agenda nahi chalega, Aug 5 Zindabad, Anti-national agenda nahi chalega, Bharat Mata ki Jai, Jai Shri Ram.” The BJP LoP said that NC wants to change the name of Shakaracharaya Hills to Takht-e-Sulaimani. “This is their agenda. We will not allow it,” the BJP MLAs shouted by remaining in the Well of the House—(KNO)

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*Over 2000 athletes take part Kashmir's first international marathon* Srinagar, Oct 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday flagged off Kashmir Marathon, the first international athletic event to be held in the valley. Abdullah was accompanied by Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty at the flagging ceremony of the marathon in which around 2000 athletes from across the country and abroad took part. The participants included top long-distance runners from India, Asian gold medallists and some of the best runners from Europe and Africa. There will be two categories of the races - a 42-km full marathon and a half-marathon of 21 kilometres. The event has been organised by the Department of Tourism with the aim to show the world that the situation has improved in the valley. "Kashmir is open to all. We welcome tourists from different parts of the world. If someone is running 42 km, it itself makes a statement that Kashmir is now peaceful," Tourism Director Raja Yaqoob said on Saturday. "We also want to showcase our heritage, niche products, handicrafts, cuisine to the world. These runners have millions of followers on their social media, so they will be our brand ambassadors," he added.

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