JK News Today (2024)

05/03/2021

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Youth clash with government forces outside Jamia Masjid after Friday prayers in Downtown Srinagar.

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05/03/2021

*17 per cent of food production globally wasted, UN report estimates*

NEW YORK: Instead of finishing your leftovers, you let them go bad and buy takeout. It’s a familiar routine for many — and indicative of habits that contribute to a global food waste problem that a new United Nations report says needs to be better measured so that it can be effectively addressed.

The U.N. report estimates 17% of the food produced globally each year is wasted. That amounts to 931 million metric tons (1.03 billion tons) of food.

The waste is far more than previous reports had indicated, though direct comparisons are difficult because of differing methodologies and the lack of strong data from many countries.

“Improved measurement can lead to improved management,” said Brian Roe, a food waste researcher at Ohio State University who was not involved in the report.

Most of the waste — or 61% — happens in households, while food service accounts for 26% and retailers account for 13%, the U.N. found.

The U.N. is pushing to reduce food waste globally, and researchers are also working on an assessment of waste that includes the food lost before reaching consumers.

The authors note the report seeks to offer a clearer snapshot of the scale of a problem that has been difficult to assess, in hopes of spurring governments to invest in better tracking.

“Many countries haven’t yet quantified their food waste, so they don’t understand the scale of the problem,” said Clementine O’Connor, of the U.N. Environment Program and co-author of the report.

Food waste has become a growing concern because of the environmental toll of production, including the land required to raise crops and animals and the greenhouse gas emissions produced along the way. Experts say improved waste tracking is key to finding ways to ease the problem, such as programs to divert inedible scraps to use as animal feed or fertilizer.

The report found food waste in homes isn’t limited to higher income countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom.(AP)

04/03/2021

*Army man hangs self to death at BB Cant*

Srinagar, Mar 04: An Army man allegedly committed su***de by hanging himself to death at BB Cant Srinagar.

Official sources said that an army man identified as Anoop Kumar of 105 BN (TA) Raj Riffle committed su***de by hanging himself near JCO point BB Cant Srinagar.

They further said that investigation has been started to ascertain the reasons behind taking this extreme step.(KNO)

04/03/2021

*Army man hangs self to death at BB Cant*

Srinagar, Mar 04 : An Army man allegedly committed su***de by hanging himself to death at BB Cant Srinagar.

Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that an army man identified as Anoop Kumar of 105 BN (TA) Raj Riffle committed su***de by hanging himself near JCO point BB Cant Srinagar.

They further said that investigation has been started to ascertain the reasons behind taking this extreme step—(KNO)

03/03/2021

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03/03/2021

*Tipper crushes pillion rider to death, leaves another critical in Pattan*

Srinagar, Mar 03: A speedy tipper on Wednesday afternoon crushed a pillion rider to death and left the motorcyclist critically injured in North Kashmir’s Pattan.

Reports reaching News Agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC), said that speedy tipper bearing registration number JK05D 2212 hit a motorcycle near Hanjiwara Pattan along highway, resulting into the on spot death pillion rider and injuries to the motorcyclist.

The injured motorcyclist was shifted to Trauma Hospital Pattan for treatment.

A police officer while confirming the incident identified the deceased as Mudasir Hassan Wani son of Abdul Rashid Wani a resident of Modergund Bandipora and injured one as Javid Qadir Lone son of Ghulam Qadir Lone a resident of Arin Bandipora.

He further said a case pertaining to the incident has been registered, adding that further proceedings have been initiated. (KDC)

03/03/2021

*Patwari caught red-handed while accepting bribe in Bemina by CBI*

*Accused Patwari remanded to 3-days police custody*

Srinagar, Mar 03 (KNO): A Patwari was caught red handed while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 13, 000 from a complainant by the Central Bureau of Investigation in Bemina area of Srinagar.

In a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said that a case was registered against a Patwari on the allegations of demanding bribe of Rs.35,000/- from the complainant for mutation of the land.

"It was further alleged that the bribe was negotiated to Rs.23,000, out of which an amount of Rs.10,000 was already paid," he said.

As per the statement, CBI laid a trap and caught the Patwari red handed while demanding and accepting the remaining bribe amount of Rs.13,000.

"Searches were conducted at the residence of accused which led to recovery of incriminating documents. The arrested accused was produced before a competent court and remanded to 03-days police custody," the statement reads—(KNO)

03/03/2021

*Traffic temporarily suspended on Sgr-Jmu National Highway due to mudslides at Banihal*

Srinagar, Mar 03 (KNO): The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has been temporarily closed for traffic movement due to mudslides at Shahbanbas in Banihal area of Ramban district on Wednesday morning.

Traffic authorities told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the highway has been due to the Mudslide at Shahbanbas in Banihal.

They said that men and machinery are on job and clearance work is going on. “As soon as the road will be cleared, the condition of the road will be reviewed after which it will be opened for traffic movement,” they said.

Earlier, traffic authorities in their communiqué had said that LMVs (passenger) shall be allowed from Srinagar toward Jammu on Wednesday—(KNO)

03/03/2021

*Lieutenant Colonel Shoots Self Dead In Khonmoh Srinagar*

Srinagar, Mar 3: An army officer of lieutenant rank committed su***de by shooting himself dead at an army depot in Khonmoh area in outskirts of Srinagar, official sources said on Wednesday.

They said that the officer identified as Sudeep Baghat Singh ended life by shooting himself with his service rifle.

On hearing the gunshots, some soldiers rushed to the spot and found him in pool of blood, they said. Later, he was shifted to hospital where doctors declared him brought dead, they added. The cause of him taking such an extreme step was not known immediately.

A police official said that necessary proceedings into the incident have been launched. (GNS)

03/03/2021

[03/03, 9:43 AM] +91 70060 92657: Jammu-Srinagar NHW blocked due to a massive mudslid at Shabanbass near Banihal.
[03/03, 9:43 AM] +91 70060 92657: *NATIONAL HIGHWAY UPDATE::*

Srinagar-Jammu National Highway blocked since 3 am today, due to a landslide at Shabanbas Banihal. One oil tanker stuck at the site, restoration work underway: Disaster Management Authority, Jammu and Kashmir Government

03/03/2021

[03/03, 8:47 AM] +91 70060 92657: Hina Bhat reviews performance of KVIB, Kashmir
[03/03, 8:47 AM] +91 70060 92657: Pulwama gets District Knowledge Centre
[03/03, 8:47 AM] +91 70060 92657: Advisor Baseer Khan visits Industrial Estate Samba; reviews functioning of business units
[03/03, 8:47 AM] +91 70060 92657: Simplify loan documentation: Advisor Farooq Khan to JKSCSTBCDC officials
[03/03, 8:47 AM] +91 70060 92657: Altaf Bukhari nominates Ajaz Kazmi as President Apni Trade Union

03/03/2021

*I am happy that I will meet Allah”: Woman harassed by husband says before ending life*

A 23-year-old woman Muslim woman died by su***de after jumping into the Sabarmati river at the Riverfront side in Ahmedabad.

The woman identified as Ayesha recorded an emotional video message on her phone before taking the step.

In the video Ayesha, she says that she was ending her life out of her own will and nobody had forced her to do it.

According to a report by India Today, her body was recovered from the Riverfront west side by a team of police and fire safety department officials. A case has been registered and an investigation has been launched.

Ayesha’s father Liaquat Ali said she got married to Arif Khan, a resident of Rajasthan’s Jalore, in July 2018. “However, since marriage, her in-laws started demanding dowry from her. I gave them some money but their greed increased. A few months ago, Arif sent Ayesha back to my place after a fight. He also stopped talking to her over the phone. Unable to bear the pain, she decided to kill herself,” Ali told India Today.

In the two-minute video, the woman introduces herself as Ayesha Arif Khan with a big smile on her face, betraying the conflict and turmoil inside her. “Whatever I am going to do is my decision and nobody has pressured me for this. I have nothing to say now. Understand that the almighty gave me a short life,” she says.

“Dad, how long will you fight? Withdraw the case. Ayesha is not made for battles. I love Arif, so why will we bother him? If he wants freedom, then he should be free. Anyway, my life is ending here. I am happy that I will meet Allah. I will ask him where did I make a mistake? What is the fault with me?” she further says.

In her last words, Ayesha says, “This lovely river…I pray that it takes me in it. I am like the winds, I want to flow…And just want to keep flowing.”
Ayesha Banu, a resident of Almina Park in Vatva of Ahmedabad, took the extreme step allegedly due to facing harassment by her husband whom she had married in 2018. A case of abetment to su***de has been lodged against him.

Meanwhile, the husband has been arrested,VM Desai, police inspector said.

*India Today*

02/03/2021

JK News Today

*Indigo flight makes emergency landing in Pakistan*

New Delhi, March 2: A Sharjah-Lucknow IndiGo flight made an emergency landing on Tuesday in Pakistan's Karachi after a passenger suffered a medical emergency.

According to an official statement by the airline, the passenger was declared dead on arrival in Karachi by the airport medical team.

"IndiGo flight 6E 1412 from Sharjah to Lucknow was diverted to Karachi due to a medical emergency. Unfortunately, the passenger could not be revived and was declared dead on arrival by the airport medical team," the statement said.

The airlines expressed condolences to the family of the passenger.

Earlier this month, an Indian air ambulance had made an emergency landing at the Islamabad airport for refuelling. (ANI)

02/03/2021

*MeT Forecasts Dry Weather In J&K, Ladakh Till March 6*

Srinagar, Mar 2 (GNS): The weatherman on Tuesday forecast mainly dry weather this week even as the minimum temperatures dropped in south Kashmir and rose elsewhere in the Valley.

“Mainly dry weather is expected in both (J&K and Ladakh) till 6th March,” said Director meteorological department Sonam Lotus.

A meteorological department official told GNS that Gulmarg, the venue for the ongoing second Khelo India Winter Games, recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.5°C against minus 6.2°C on the previous night.

Srinagar recorded a low of 1.6°C against 1.4°C on the previous night. The temperature was minus 0.6°C below the normal for this time of the year in this summer capital, the official said.

Qazigund recorded a low of 0.7°C against 4.0°C on the previous night while the mercury settled at minus 3.3°C at the famous resort of Pahalgam against 0.7 on the earlier night.

Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a low of 1.1°C against 2.6°C on the previous night.

The minimum temperature settled at 1.1°C in Kupwara against 0.4°C on the previous night, the official said. (GNS)*MeT Forecasts Dry Weather In J&K, Ladakh Till March 6*

Srinagar, Mar 2 (GNS): The weatherman on Tuesday forecast mainly dry weather this week even as the minimum temperatures dropped in south Kashmir and rose elsewhere in the Valley.

“Mainly dry weather is expected in both (J&K and Ladakh) till 6th March,” said Director meteorological department Sonam Lotus.

A meteorological department official told GNS that Gulmarg, the venue for the ongoing second Khelo India Winter Games, recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.5°C against minus 6.2°C on the previous night.

Srinagar recorded a low of 1.6°C against 1.4°C on the previous night. The temperature was minus 0.6°C below the normal for this time of the year in this summer capital, the official said.

Qazigund recorded a low of 0.7°C against 4.0°C on the previous night while the mercury settled at minus 3.3°C at the famous resort of Pahalgam against 0.7 on the earlier night.

Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a low of 1.1°C against 2.6°C on the previous night.

The minimum temperature settled at 1.1°C in Kupwara against 0.4°C on the previous night, the official said. (GNS)*MeT Forecasts Dry Weather In J&K, Ladakh Till March 6*

Srinagar, Mar 2 (GNS): The weatherman on Tuesday forecast mainly dry weather this week even as the minimum temperatures dropped in south Kashmir and rose elsewhere in the Valley.

“Mainly dry weather is expected in both (J&K and Ladakh) till 6th March,” said Director meteorological department Sonam Lotus.

A meteorological department official told GNS that Gulmarg, the venue for the ongoing second Khelo India Winter Games, recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.5°C against minus 6.2°C on the previous night.

Srinagar recorded a low of 1.6°C against 1.4°C on the previous night. The temperature was minus 0.6°C below the normal for this time of the year in this summer capital, the official said.

Qazigund recorded a low of 0.7°C against 4.0°C on the previous night while the mercury settled at minus 3.3°C at the famous resort of Pahalgam against 0.7 on the earlier night.

Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a low of 1.1°C against 2.6°C on the previous night.

The minimum temperature settled at 1.1°C in Kupwara against 0.4°C on the previous night, the official said. (GNS)

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