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15/05/2022

Kashmiri Pandits protest against Rahul Bhat’s killing in J-K’s Budgam.

Rahul Bhat was killed after two pistol-borne militants barged inside his office at Chadoora in Budgam district and fired at him from point-blank range

29/03/2020

337 FIRs registered, 627 arrested for violating lockdown in J&K: DGP

JAMMU: Director General of Jammu and Kashmir police Dilbag Singh said 337 FIRs have been registered and 627 persons arrested for violating prohibitory orders in the Union Territory amid the coronavirus outbreak.

He said 118 shops and 490 vehicles were seized for defying the government orders.

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered a shutdown of all establishments, except those providing essential services and commodities, on March 22 to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The disease has so far claimed two lives in the Union Territory. â€œA total of 337 FIRs were lodged against the violators (of the lockdown) in which 627 persons have been arrested (till Saturday evening). Most of the arrested were later released after sensitising them about the threat,the police chief said in a statement.

A total of 118 shops and 490 vehicles have been seized for defying the government orders, it said.

Reiterating his appeal to the people to follow the health protocol, the DGP said, The fight against COVID-19 is not restricted to one organisation or community. It is time to fight against this deadly disease together.

He said the cooperation provided by people in such times is "highly encouraging", adding the outreach programmes conducted by the police at the grassroot level helped in controlling social and religious gatherings.

Singh also urged the people to come forward in disclosing their travel history or if they are in contact with any such persons who have been tested positive for the infection.

There is no harm in disclosing travel details rather it is for the safety and security of the individuals, their families, relatives and for the community,â€� he said.

Referring to the tremendous response of the people to the call of the government to stay away from religious gathering, especially on Friday, the top cop said the people of J&K understood the need of staying at home and offering prayers from there.

Most people are cooperating in fighting this threat and have preferred to remain indoors. The people should not be afraid, it is the time to be cautious," Singh said, adding quarantine

29/03/2020

COVID-19: Govt relaxes EPF withdrawal rules

NEW DELHI: In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, the Central government has notified amendment to the Employees Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme to allow withdrawal of non-refundable advance by the members.

The EPFO has directed its field offices to promptly process any applications for withdrawal so that relief reaches the worker and his family to help them fight with COVID-19.

The notification GSR 225(E) amends the EPF Scheme 1952 to allow the withdrawal of non-refundable advance by EPF members in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

It also permits withdrawal not exceeding the basic wages and dearness allowance for three months or up to 75 per cent of the amount standing to member's credit in the EPF account in the event of a pandemic.

"COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by appropriate authorities for the entire country and, therefore, employees working in establishments and factories across entire India, who are members of the EPF Scheme, 1952, are eligible for the benefits of non-refundable advance," the notice read.

"A sub-para(3) under para 68L has been inserted in the EPF scheme, 1952. The amended scheme Employees Provident Fund (Amendment) scheme, 2020, has come into force from March 28, 2020."

Following the notification, the EPFO has issued directions to its field offices for promptly processing any applications received from EPF members to help them fight the situation.

In its communication, the organisation has stated that officers and staff must process claims of EPF subscribers promptly so that relief reaches the worker and his family to help them fight with COVID-19.

29/03/2020

SpiceJet pilot tests positive for coronavirus

NEW DELHI: SpiceJet on Sunday said that one of its pilots has tested positive for novel coronavirus infection.

A spokesperson with the airline said that the ''First Officer'' did not operate any international flight in March and the last domestic flight he operated was on March 21 from Chennai to Delhi. Since then, he had quarantined himself at home

"One of our colleagues, a First Officer with SpiceJet, has tested positive for COVID-19. The test report came on March 28," said the spokesperson.

All crew and staff who had been in direct contact with the pilot have been asked to self-quarantine by staying at home for the next 14 days.

The spokesperson said that all measures are being taken to provide appropriate medical care to him.

"Safety of our passengers and employees is our topmost priority. We have been diligently following the guidelines issued by the WHOand the Government of India."

All the aircraft of SpiceJet are being disinfected thoroughly since the end of January and the disinfectants used are as per the WHO standards, said the spokesperson.

29/03/2020

Case registered against rumour mongers, hardware shop sealed

JAMMU: A case has been registered against rumour mongers for spreading fake news regarding two positive cases of COVID-19 in Jagti Block 172.

As per police sources, a FIR was lodged under Section 505 (statements conducing to public mischief) of the India Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) in Nagrota Police Station against unidentified persons who are alleged to be indulged in spreading rumours about Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

A case under FIR Number 146/2020 has been registered against some person, who spread rumours that two cases of Jagti block 172 have been found positive and block has been sealed.

Jammu Police has warned of strict action against rumour-mongers who spread misleading and unverified information on social media regarding COVID-19.

SDPO Nagrota Mohan Lal Sharma has also appealed to all to publish or share news related to Coronavirus after confirming it from authorized sources.

Meanwhile, while patrolling in Chacha Chowk area, a team from Narwal Police Post led by Inspector Khyatimaan Khajuria finds a Hardware Shop on the name and title M/s Haji Hardware Store violating the DM Jammu order and sealed it.

A case under FIR Number 101/20 under Section 188 IPC has been registered against the owner of the store identified as

Haji Imtiyaz Khan, son of Nazir Mohammad Khan of Narwal Bala Bye pass and investigation started.

29/03/2020

Administrative quarantine facility with 35,000 beds set up in J&K

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it has created administrative quarantine facility of over 35,000 beds in the Union Territory, besides earmarking 11 hospitals exclusively for COVID-19 patients.

The administration has also chalked out a plan to help people facing problems due to the lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, government spokesperson Rohit Kansal said.

The government has taken a number of welfare measures in this regard, he said.

"We now have an administrative quarantine facility of over 35,000 beds in J&K with over 6,500 beds in Jammu, 10,000 in Srinagar and 1,000 beds in each of the other districts," Kansal said.

He said the government has already earmarked 11 hospitals -- eight in Kashmir and three in Jammu -- as exclusive COVID-19 hospitals with 2,400 treatment beds.

Of these beds, 1,300 are in Kashmir and 1,100 in Jammu, Kansal said, adding that "we are planning to upgrade 1,000 more quarantine beds".

On the request of the medical fraternity, he said the health department has made arrangements for lodging and boarding to be exclusive used by medical professionals both in Srinagar and Jammu.

"Similarly, the health department is also procuring personal protective equipment, ventilators and all other necessary equipment," Kansal said.

For the past three to four weeks, the administration is closely monitoring and reviewing this "extraordinary" situation and taking necessary preventive measures accordingly, the spokesperson said.

"Like in the rest of the country, J&K has also seen a spurt in the cases of coronavirus for the past week or so. The total number of positive cases in J&K has risen to 28 -- 25 active cases of which 21 are in Kashmir and four in Jammu division," he said.

Kansal said the teams are consistently and aggressively trying to trace every single contact of the positive cases and are taking samples for tests.

"Tracing out every single contact of the positive cases is critical in breaking this chain transmission. Of the 28 cases, 11 in Kashmir could be traced to a single religious congregation and another six to another sing

29/03/2020

CEO Kathua suspended for transferring teachers on pick & choose basis
KATHUA: Chief Education Officer (CEO) Kathua, T R Mangotra has been placed under suspension for issuing some transfer orders in non-transparent manner and against the standing rules without any approval from the competent authority.

An order in this regard was issued today by Principal Secretary, School Education Department - Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, according to which Joint Director, School Education, Jammu, H R Pakhroo shall hold an enquiry in the matter after the normal functioning of offices gets resumed and submit the enquiry report to the Administrative Department within 15 days.

Pakhroo shall also hold the charge of CEO Kathua, in addition to his own duties till further orders while T R Mangotra shall report to the office of Directorate of School Education Jammu during the suspension period, for conducting of enquiry in the matter.

Further, all transfer orders issued by Mangotra as CEO Kathua with effect from March 1, 2020 to till date, have been rescinded abinitio and all such transferred teachers shall be deemed to have been retained at their original place of postings.

As per the order of suspension, T R Mangotra had recently issued transfer orders of some teachers on pick and choose basis and despite instructions from the Director School Education Jammu as well as the Joint Director concerned to keep such orders in abeyance, he did not comply the directions. Further, numerous complaints were received to the department that the CEO Kathua was issuing many back dated individual transfer orders during the lockdown period without caring for the prevailing situation arisen due to outbreak of COVID-19.

29/03/2020

Second Coronavirus Death In Jammu And Kashmir, 52-Year-Old Man Dies

The man, a resident of Tangmarg area in Baramulla district, was suffering from a liver ailment and was admitted to Srinagar's SMHS hospital last week. He had no travel history or contact with any COVID-19 positive case.

29/03/2020

5 DySPs transferred

JAMMU: Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh has ordered transfer and postings of 5 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) with immediate effect.

According to the order, Imtiaz Ahmad, DySP IR-23rd Battalion under transfer to PC Magam has been posted as SO to DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range against available post.

DySP DAR Handwara in addition to his own duties will look after the work of DySP PC Magam Handwara till further orders.

Rashid Younis, DySP CID SB Kupwara was transferred and posted as DySP PC Kupwara, while Bhupinder Kumar, DySP JKAP-8th Battalion under transfer to PC Awantipora was posted as DySP CID CI Jammu/Samba.

SDPO Awantipora in addition to his own duties shall look after the work of DySP PC Anantnag till further orders.

Bashir Ahmad, DySP IR-11th Battalion has been transferred and posted as DySP JKAP-13th Battalion, while Zia-ul-Haq, DySP awaiting orders of adjustment has been posted as DySP IR-22nd Battalion.

29/03/2020

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29/03/2020

5 more positives cases confirmed in Kashmir -2 from Srinagar, 2 Budgam, 1 Baramulla.

29/03/2020

No fuel crisis in India; enough stock of petrol, diesel, LPG available to last lockdown: IOC

NEW DELHI: India, the world's third largest energy consumer, has enough petrol, diesel and cooking gas (LPG) in stocks to last way beyond the three-week nationwide lockdown as all plants and supply locations are fully operational, Indian Oil Corp (IOC) Chairman Sanjiv Singh said.

Singh, who continued to oversee the mammoth operations of ensuring that fuel reaches every nook and corner despite bereavement of his father on the day 21-day lockdown was declared, said there is no shortage of any fuel in the country and customers should not resort to panic booking of LPG refills.

"We have mapped demand for all fuel for entire April and beyond. We have refineries operating at levels enough to meet all of the demand. Besides all bulk storage points, LPG distributorships and petrol pumps are functioning normally. There is absolutely no shortage of any fuel," he told PTI.

29/03/2020

FIR registered for uploading fake 4G restoration order

JAMMU: Acting against the rumour mongers and people sharing fake messages on social media platforms, Cyber Police Station Jammu today registered FIR against unknown persons under relevant sections of IT Act and IPC.
"An FIR has been lodged for uploading a fake order with a forged signature of Principal Secretary to the Home Department Government of Jammu and Kashmir in respect of order for restoration of 4g mobile internet services in the UT of J&K," said SP Cyber Crime Sandeep Mehta.

He said that by uploading fake order the miscreants had mislead the general public, adding that Cyber Police will leave no stone unturned to get hold of the actual culprit who uploaded this fake order.

Mehta has warned that strict action will be taken against those who forward or share any news item or order copy without checking its authenticity and correctness.

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