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16/12/2024

Two Held With 5.5 kg He**in Near LoC in Rajouri, J&K

16/12/2024

Meet Saniya Zehra, Bee Queen of Kashmir .

Story : Mohammad Saleet Rashid

14/12/2024

Railway Ministry Considers MLA Pulwama's Request for Vande Bharat Stop at Awantipora

The Ministry of Railways is considering a proposal by Pulwama MLA Waheed ur Rehman Para for a Vande Bharat Express stop at Awantipora Railway Station in Pulwama.

In a letter addressed to the MLA, as accessed by the news agency JKNS, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw acknowledged the request and assured action. “Instructions have been given to the concerned Directorate to conduct a detailed investigation into the stoppage of Vande Bharat Express at Pulwama Railway Station mentioned in your letter dated 29.11.2024,” the letter stated.

Notably, earlier Waheed Para urges railway ministry to establish Vande Bharat Express stop at Awantipora. Para said the location is home to AIIMS, Awantipora airfield, university, industrial hub, and said the area is vital for south Kashmir’s connectivity and development

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13/12/2024

Six Injured as Car Hits Divider Near Dooni Pora, Bijbehera

Srinagar, Dec 13 (JKNS): At least six passengers were injured after a car collision occurred with a divider and resulted in injuries to onboard passengers, officials said.

An official told the news agency JKNS that at least six people were injured after a car accident near Dooni Pora, Bejbihara, on the Jammu-Srinagar highway.

The accident occurred when a Dzire car bearing registration number JK09D 4339 en route from Jammu to Srinagar collided with the roadside divider due to rash driving by the driver.

He said that in the incident, at least six individuals have been identified as Ab Rasheed Ghazi, son of Mir Mohd Ghazi; Shafiya, wife of Aijaz; Shaziya, wife of Farook; Teadwa; Zeeshan, son of Farook; Aliza, daughter of Farook; and Adnan, son of Farook—all six victims are residents of Kalaroos, Kupwara.

He added that the injured were initially taken to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Bejbihara for medical attention. “Three of them, including Ab Rasheed Ghazi, Shafiya, and Shaziya, were later referred to GMC Anantnag for advanced treatment,” he said.

Meanwhile, police have taken up the cognizance. —(JKNS)

13/12/2024

10 fraudsters arrested by crime branch in J-K

Jammu, Dec 13: Jammu wing of Crime Branch on Friday arrested 10 people for frauds, forgery and cheating from different districts of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said.

Senior Superintendent of Police, Crime Jammu, Benam Tosh said the accused have been arrested in seven FIRs registered against them between 2013 and 2024 under various sections of law.

Different teams of Crime Branch conducted series of raids in Jammu, Ramban , Samba and Budgam districts after offences of criminal conspiracy, fraud, forgery and cheating were proved against the 10 accused, he said.

A spokesperson of the crime branch said the arrested included notorious property dealer Anil Chopra of Sainik Colony Jammu against whom two FIRs are registered in Crime Branch.

Others arrested include Sourabh Manhas, Dev Raj, Rakesh and Rohit of Jammu, Bilal Ahmad of Budgam, Atta Mohd of Ramban, Babu and Bishan Dass of Samba and a woman accused of Jammu, he said.–(PTI)

13/12/2024

Four gamblers held in Srinagar; stake money, playing cards, cellphones seized

Srinagar — Acting on reliable information regarding the gambling activities, a Police party of PS Bemina raided the specific location and arrested four gamblers. They have been identified as Mohd Sultan Hanji son of Ab Rehman resident of Shah Colony Fruit Mandi, Altaf Ahmed Guroo son of Ab Hameed, Fayaz Ahmad Dandroo son of Gh Mohd and Irshad Ahmad Khanday son of Gh Mohd Khanday, all residents of Mansoor Colony Bemina.

Stake money of ₹7,190/-, playing cards and 03 mobile phones have been recovered from their possession. Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Bemina and investigation has been initiated. — (KIMS)

13/12/2024

Breaking

Historic milestone; Final track work on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link is complete.

The ballast-less track work for the 3.2 km-long Tunnel T-33, located at the foothills of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and connecting Katra to Reasi, was successfully completed today at 02:00 hrs.

12/12/2024

Tangmarg received a thick blanket of snow , covering the area in a pristine white layer

Photos / ANI

12/12/2024

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12/12/2024

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi

I visited Sambhal, U.P. Yesterday to speak to the families of those killed in the Police firing there. While going to the Jama Masjid, which is unfortunately the site of the dispute, I interacted with the locals of the area.
Most of the businesses (shops) and even houses in the area were locked and people scared.

My understanding is that this issue is not a Hindu-Muslim issue as some sections might potray it. It is a particular ideology vs. Muslims. The violence that occurred in Sambhal was a failure of the State. The locals I spoke to informed me of their brotherhood and bonhomie. They have lived together peacefully for centuries now.

I urge the administration to foil attempts to instigate people and deliver justice to all those who have been wronged in Sambhal.

12/12/2024

Police arrests two drug peddlers in Awantipora; contraband substances recovered

Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Awantipora and recovered contraband substance from their possession.

A police party of Police Post Reshipora headed by Incharge Police Police Reshipora Inspector Bilal Ahmad under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora during naka checking at Dogripora intercepted a vehicle ECO bearing registration number JK05M-4630. During search, 1.680 Kgms of grinded cannabis was recovered from their possession.
The drug peddlers have been identified as:

1) Arif Ahmad S/O Sona ullah War R/O Warpora Sopore.
2) Naseer Ahmad war S/O Mohd Maqbool War R/O Warpora Sopore

Both the accused have been arrested and shifted to the police station for custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No.175/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Awantipora and further investigation has been initiated.

It is pertinent to mention here that from last five days Six drugs peddlers including a lady drug peddler have been arrested, two notorious drug peddlers were booked under PIT NDPS and one vehicle identified during investigation as illegal acquired property was seized by Police District Awantipora.

General Public of Awantpora, Tral , Pampore and Khrew are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in the neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddlers will be dealt strictly under law.

11/12/2024

Winter vacation in colleges likely from Dec-27

We have asked universities not to conduct any exams during vacation period: Officials

Srinagar, Dec 11 : Amid bone chilling winters, the Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department has proposed to announce 50-days winter vacations from December-27 for colleges of Kashmir division.

Besides, the department has also proposed 10-days winter vacations for colleges of Jammu division.

Director Colleges of Jammu and Kashmir, Sheikh Ajaz Bashir informed the news agency— that the higher education department has sent a proposal of vacations to the government and was waiting for the final decision.

“As per the academic planner, we have sent a proposal to the government wherein we have anticipated that the 50-days winter vacations shall be announced for the colleges of Kashmir region from December-27 to February-14,” he said.

The Director Colleges further said that it has also asked deans of the universities not to conduct any sort of exams during the vacation period.

In the meantime, the department of higher education in a Uniform Academic Calendar for all academic activities across Jammu and Kashmir said it has been observed that examinations are sometimes scheduled during the vacation period.

“This practice not only disrupts the planned break for students and faculty but also leads to logistical challenges for the colleges,” it reads.

It further states that the extreme climatic conditions during peak winter/summer months, when the winter zone experiences severe cold waves and dense fog and the summer zone experiences scorching heat waves thus making it difficult for students and faculty to commute and to carry out any academic activity during the period.

“Considering the challenges, deans of universities are requested to ensure that no examinations are scheduled during vacation periods. This will help maintain the integrity of the academic calendar, ensuring that students and faculty can enjoy their well-deserved breaks without disruption. Additionally, it will mitigate the difficulties posed by severe climatic conditions, ensuring a smoother, more comfortable academic experience for all involved,” it reads.

About the heating arrangements for students and staff of the colleges of Kashmir region, an official said, “We have already notified that there shall be proper heating arrangements for them.”

Pertinently, the School Education Department earlier this week announced winter vacations in phased manner from December-10 and December-16 respectively in the Kashmir division and winter zones of Jammu division.

Principal Secretary School Education Department Suresh Kumar Gupta in a order had said that for students upto 5th standard, the vacations shall begin from December-10 to February-28 and in case of students from 6th standard to 12th standard, the vacation shall begin from December-16 to February-28-2025—(KNO)

11/12/2024

Qazi Irfan Assumes Charge as New Regional Transport Officer in Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 11 (JKNS): Qazi Irfan (JKAS) has officially taken over as the new Regional Transport Officer (RTO) of Kashmir on December 11, today.

“Following his assumption of office, Qazi Irfan chaired an introductory meeting with employees, reviewing the overall functioning of the office,” the details available with the news agency JKNS reads. It reads as he highlighted the significance of teamwork and cooperation in ensuring effective public service delivery.

Urging all officers to maintain high levels of coordination, he stressed collaboration would lead to improved efficiency and better services for the public.—(JKNS)

11/12/2024

Pakistan authorities blocks 80,000 SIM cards for spreading fake news

Islamabad — Pakistan authorities have blocked approximately 80,000 SIM cards for spreading fake news amid concerns regarding the social media propelled misinformation, the government said on Wednesday.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Division Sajid Mehdi told the National Assembly, in response to a calling attention notice regarding the spread of false news on digital platforms, also pointed out the need for reforms in the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016 to better tackle the issue of fake news.

The amendments to this law would expedite the trial of cases related to the dissemination of false information, he added.

The issue of fake news has already grabbed international attention as a major threat to domestic and global peace and stability and authorities claimed that Pakistan has faced the challenge in the wake of protests by the jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party.

Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party extensively uses social media to drive home its messages, which the government claims is fake news.

Meanwhile, Pakistani authorities have booked 150 suspects and arrested 22 of them, mostly belonging to Khan's party, for allegedly propagating messages against the army on social media about the killings of the party workers in Islamabad on November 26, an official said on Wednesday.

Mehdi said the government's proactive steps, including blocking SIM cards, revising laws, and establishment of a joint task force, are aimed at mitigating the harmful effects of fake news.

The joint task force has already submitted its report to the Prime Minister and highlighted the seriousness of the issue, Mehdi said, adding, the task force's ongoing work would continue to address the issue.

The government was also registering Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to improve monitoring and control of online activities, Mehdi said and expressed confidence that these efforts would lead to improvements in curbing the spread of fake news.

After more than 69,000 SIM cards were blocked during the first phase in August 2016, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) launched the second phase of blocking mobile SIM cards a few months ago.

In the first phase, SIM cards registered against Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) that expired before 2017 and have not been renewed, were blocked.

Pakistan military's top generals on December 5 voiced concern about the spread of "propaganda and disinformation" targeting the armed forces and urged the government to enforce strict laws to curb the hate speech and polarisation being spread under the guise of free speech.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the military, the demand was made during the 84th Formation Commanders’ Conference chaired by Army Chief General Asim Munir at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. — (PTI)

11/12/2024

Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari assumes charge of Joint Director Information Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 11: Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari assumed the charge of Joint Director Information Kashmir on Wednesday.

Deputy Director Information & PR, Ahsan ul Haq Chishti; Cultural Officer, Burhan Hussain and other senior officers extended warm welcome to the incoming Joint Director Information and congratulated him on assuming the charge of the department.

After assuming the charge, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari held an introductory meeting of the officers and officials of different units of the department, and also took first hand appraisal of the functioning of the department.

On the occasion, the JD emphasised the importance of teamwork and urged the staff to work collectively to enhance the department’s outreach and efficiency in delivering its objectives.—(JKNS)

11/12/2024

Explosive device found, destroyed in Shopian village

Srinagar, Dec 11 (KNO): An old and rusted explosive device was detected and destroyed in Kashew area of Zainapora in south Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.

An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a joint team of CRPF, and Army's Rashtriya Rifles detected the old and rusted explosive in Kashew area.

He said that as the device was found, a bomb disposal squad was called in, while road was closed for traffic movement. "The device was later destroyed," he said—(KNO)

10/12/2024

*Fire breaks out in Kulgam’s DH Pora, residential house involved, F&ES on Job*

Kulgam, Dec 10: A fire broke out in the DH Pora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday evening, engulfing residential houses, officials said.

An official told the news agency JKNS that a fire broke out in the DH Pora area of Kulgam, engulfing nearly three to four residential houses.

He said the Fire and Emergency Department is working to douse the flames, and the fire was still active in the area as the report was being filed.

Meanwhile, as per initial reports no loss of life or any other injury was reported.—(JKNS)

10/12/2024

Union minister responds to Aga Syed Ruhullah’s concerns on Srinagar ring road Phase-III

Srinagar, Dec 10 (JKNS): The Minister for Road and Transport (GoI) has addressed the concerns raised by Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on August 7, 2024, regarding the ongoing demands and issues related to the Srinagar Ring Road.

In a detailed response, a copy of which is accessed by the news agency JKNS, the Minister of GoI, Nitin Gadkari informed that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Srinagar Ring Road Phase-III is currently under preparation.

It reads as follows: the alignment options have been discussed with the Union Territory administration, and the project is expected to be included under the NH (O) scheme based on the DPR’s outcome.

“Regarding the Patwa Road Budgam access point at Ch. 22.321, the Minister noted that an underpass without a slip road has been provisioned in the Comprehensive Agreement (CA). However, feasibility studies are ongoing to evaluate the possibility of constructing an access point connecting the crossroad to the Ring Road at the same location, considering the availability of the right-of-way and utility shifting needs,” it reads.

Similarly, the response also noted that underpasses and overpasses have already been constructed or are under development at key locations, as suggested by Mehdi: Ch. 24.880, Waterwani, Budgam (completed up to substructure); Ch. 26.330, Waterwani, Budgam (completed up to substructure); Ch. 13.650, Lalgam, Panzan (completed up to substructure).

Additionally, a box culvert and footpath are under construction at Ch. 13.910, Lalgam, Panzan.

“On the issue of compensation disparity, the Minister assured that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is working with CALA cm District Collectors to ensure timely disbursement of pending compensation amounts,” the details read further.—(JKNS)

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