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11/04/2023

BJP will return to power by winning over 300 LS seats in next year's polls: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

05/11/2022

05 chronic Drug Peddlers Booked Under PIT NDPS Act In Kulgam, Shifted to Jail: Police

29/10/2022

Riddle: What has a Thumb and Four Fingers, but is not a Hand?

29/09/2022

ICC T20I Rankings: Mohammad Rizwan maintains No 1 spot; Suryakumar Yadav back at No. 2

28/09/2022

Centre Approves 4% DA hike for Employees

According to the Press Information Bureau (PIB) press release, "The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the release of additional instalment of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief @ 4% to Central Government employees and pensioners due from 01.07.2022 based on the percentage increase in 12 monthly average of All India Consumer Price Index for the period ending June, 2022

28/09/2022

Centre extends free ration scheme by three months

31/07/2022

CRPF Vehicle, Escorting Yatra Convoy, Turns Turtle in Sonamarg; 2 Personnel Injured

30/07/2022

31/10/2021

09/08/2021

BJP Leader, His Wife From Kulgam Shot Dead In Anantnag

08/08/2021

All Education Institutions To Remain Closed Till Further Orders: Govt

18/07/2021

Srinagar City Gets Its 1st Bus Boat To Revive Water Transport

Srinagar, July 18

In order to decongest roads in Srinagar city and to revive the centuries old mode of water transport, Kashmir's first bus boat started its trial run in the Jhelum River on Friday.

The state of the art bus boat has a seating capacity of 35 passengers and 5 crew members.

"The crew includes a driver, and four rescuers. "The bus boat operates from Pantha Chowk in Srinagar outskirts to Qamarwari, on the downstream Jhelum river.

"In order to revive the historical water transport and to decongest the roads in Srinagar city, the bus boat is an ideal option.

"At present we have six floating docks on Jhelum banks to pick up passengers and to deboard them", said Imran Malik, director of Sukhna Enterprises, who procured the bus boat for the local tourism department.

"There was a global tender from the J&K tourism development corporation (JKTDC) and we were successful tenderers.

"There are three components to this in this Rs 2 crore project. The bus boat which we imported from New Zealand, the rescuer boat which is from Dubai and the luxury boat which is from the US.

"Six floating docks are from Taiwan".

He said the initiative has been taken under the Prime Minister's developmental package (PMDP) called Swadesh Darshan.

Malik is presently operating the bus boat on a trial basis for the tourism department.

"From tomorrow (Monday) we will start training the staff of the tourism department to operate the bus boat and once trained, the department will operate the project on its own", he said.

Malik says at least 3 more bus boats will be brought in to run in the Jhelum river once the idea of water transport picks up with the locals.

"It is an absolutely value addition travel. You reach your destination without any hassles, you don't add to air pollution, you save fuel and you also enjoy the beauty of the river and its banks", he said. (IANS)

18/07/2021

Govt Allows ‘Phased’ Re-Opening Of Higher Educational Institutions, Skill Development Centers After July 31 In J&K

Srinagar, July 18: The government on Sunday allowed higher educational institutions and skill development centers in Jammu and Kashmir to considered “phased re-opening” for onsite learning after July 31 subject to the vaccination status of the students and staff.

In an order by Chief Secretary and Chairperson, State Executive Committee, public and private educational institutions have been also permitted to seek personal attendance of “limited vaccinated staff for administrative purposes.”

The order was issued after a detailed review of the current COVID situation in Jammu and Kashmir by the Chief Secretary with the Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Medical Education; Principal Secretary to Government, Home; Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police and other officers of Jammu and Kashmir on July 16.

“It was observed that as compared to the previous week, while significant improvement has been made by some districts in respect of the (various) parameters, there is need for further improvement in interest of public health in all districts,” the order underlined.

Besides, some districts need intense efforts to reach desired levels, it said. “It has also been seen that the daily cases in the past few days have shown an uneven trend. As such, there is a need to continue with existing COVID containment measures in these districts,” the order, a copy of which lies with GNS, added.

While previous orders on covid-19 contained have been ordered to remain in force till further directions, Deputy Commissioners have been authorized to allow shops to open at 6 00 am instead of 7.00 am to avoid rush on 19th and 20th of July as per their assessment.

“All Deputy Commissioners shall keep active track of the positivity rates in these Blocks and consider implementing stricter control measures in closed clustered spaces like Public/ Private Offices, Community halls, Malls, Bazaars etc., in case weekly positivity rate goes beyond 4 percent in these Blocks.”
The three - "T" protocol of testing, tracking and treating, besides vaccination, needs to strengthened in these Blocks, the order said. “The proportion of RT-PCR tests in the total mix should be scaled up, on best effort basis, to 70 % or more, excluding travelers.”

27/06/2021

All Schools and Coaching centres in J&K shall continue to remain closed for imparting on-campus / in-person education to students of all classes till 15 July 2021

27/06/2021

J-K Reports 415 new COVID-19 cases; 08 Deaths

27/06/2021

Kulgam police arrested two narcotic drug peddlers, recovered huge quantity of contraband substance

Sachnews Jammu Kashmir
Kulgam, June 27:

District Police Kulgam In a major success arrested two drug peddlers and recovered Huge Quantity of contraband substance and other equipments used in this illegal work.

Police party of Police Station Kulgam led by DySP HQR Kulgam Shri. Ghulam Muhamad Bhat-JKPS alongwith SHO Kulgam Insp. Jazib Mohammad established a Naka at Okey and during checking one Vehicle (Alto car) bearing registration number JK18-9565 was intercepted. During checking officers present were able to recover One Quintal Poppy Straw from the possession of two persons ferrying in the said car, they have been identified as Shahid Ahmad Zargar son of Bashir Ahmad Zargar and Rafiq Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Gaffar Bhat both the residents of Okey Kulgam and were apprehended also vehicle used for commission of crime was seized.

Whole questioning both the accused they further revealed the name of another accomplice namely Mohd Ishaq Sheikh son of Mohd Ramzan Sheikh resident of Okey and during the search of his house in village Okay two Grinding machines, One digital weighing machine and One Genset were also recovered however the accused accomplice managed to escape at home.

Regarding the incident case FIR No. 152/2020 U/S 8/15, 29 NDPS act stands registered in Police station Kulgam and further investigation into the matter has been taken up. Also searches are going on to arrest the absconded person. Public is requested to extend cooperation to the Police and any information regarding whereabouts of the absconded person may be shared with SHO Kulgam on:- 7051510661, 6006074004.

25/06/2021

Shopian Encounter: 01 Unidentified Militant Killed, Operation On

25/06/2021

PSL 2021: Multan Sultans Wins Maiden Title, Beats Peshawar Zalmi in Final by 47 Runs

25/06/2021

Encounter Starts in Hajipora area of Shopian

25/06/2021

US forces pull-out from Afghanistan may push in some ‘militants’ to Kashmir: Army

Srinagar, Jun 25: General officer Commanding (GoC) of Srinagar-based army’s 15 Corps Lieutenant General D P Pandey Friday said that pull of US forces from Afghanistan may push in some militants into Kashmir but army was ready to deal with any misadventure on LoC and the hinterland.

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a passing—out parade at JAKLI Regimental centre Rangreth on Srinagar on Srinagar outskirts, the GoC Pandey said that some people who are fond of freedom (Azadi) must ponder over what is the situation across LoC and the Pakistan—Afghanistan border. “Whatever happened 30 year ago caused a huge distress to the people of Kashmir. Yes, there is a possibility that US forces pull-out from Afghanistan may push some militants into Kashmir,” the GoC said as per news agency KNO. “But situation is not what it was 30 years ago. We are ready and fully geared up to foil all bids and to face every challenge whether on LoC or the hinterland.”

The GoC 15 Corps was replying to a query whether US—forces pull—out from Afghanistan would have some sort of fall on Kashmir.

He said that for the army, the first priority is always conventional training, then counter insurgency operations or counter infiltration operations. “Wherever police need us for any kind of operation we are joining them,” GoC Pandey said. “Ceasefire or no ceasefire, our eyes are set on our enemy. We are ready to face any misadventure be that on the LoC or in the hinterland. We are ready to respond at every level effectively.”

Replying to a query that a lot of weaponry is coming for the army, the GoC said that it was a normal process which is part of annual turn—over. “Given the Chinese situation on the LAC, a balance of forces is being maintained,” he said.

The army officer said that earlier under narco—modules, only money would come but now drugs are also coming. “J&K police is dealing with the narco-infiltration very effectively and a lot of drugs have been seized. It’s high time for parents, civil society, and teachers to keep focusing on children so that they stay away from drugs,” he said.

Asked whether the recent dialogue between J&K politicians and New Delhi would have any impact on Kashmir’s security situation, GoC Pandey said that security situation and political process are two different things. “Dialogue is an ongoing process which is always on. Security situation is a different matter that is being tackled at different levels,” he said.

On militancy in Kashmir, the GoC said that unless the militant network goes, there is a need for a security grid so that people come out and live in a peaceful atmosphere. Asked about the status of infiltration on LoC in Kashmir, he said so far there is zero infiltration this year but launch pads are active. “Whatever happens on the LoC will be dealt with effectively and professionally,” he said.

17/06/2021

Public cooperation and enforcement of lockdown resulted in decline of Covid -19: Advisor Baseer Khan

Sachnews Jammu Kashmir

BUDGAM, JUNE 17: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today visited Nagam Chadoora, Budgam to have an interaction with various stake holders regarding assessment of arrangements and status amid 2nd wave of Covid -19 in the district.

He was accompanied by DDC Budgam S.A Mirza , Director Tourism Dr G.N Itoo, Director RDD Tariq Ahmad Zargar.

In this connection, a meeting was convened at Govt Polytechnic College Nagam under the chairmanship of Advisor attended by Deputy DDC Chairman Nazir Ahmad Jahara , President Municipal Committee Chadoora , SDM Chadoora, CMO, ACD, SE Hydraulics besides various deputations from the adjoining areas including representatives of Trade and Transport Unions of Chadoora Nagam and religious heads.

Speaking on the occasion, Advisor Khan said the aim and objective of today’s visit is to have an interaction with all stake holders who are critical in fighting war against COVID-19 pandemic. He said proactive and aggressive approach initiated by the administration in tandem with the civil society and other social organizations including religious leaders has brought down the incidence of positive cases substantially.

He said support and cooperation from public has proved pivotal in containing 2nd wave of Covid-19 which seemed to be more infectious and dangerous. Being a challenging task for everyone, strong commitment, resilience, effective alertness and dedication demonstrated by administration and all stake holders during this tough period didn’t let the 2nd wave of Covid -19 go out of control.

Commenting upon the availability of resources, the Advisor said, there is no dearth of resources, whether it is oxygen, medical or any other resource. With the active intervention of Prime Minister and Lieutenant Governor, the UT received 9 high quality oxygen plants from Frankfurt Germany when it was the peak of pandemic and in few days further 9 more plants were received in addition to the first consignment. These efforts from the Prime Minister and Lieutenant Governor helped a lot in the nick of time.

Advisor said that Covid care centers set up at Panchayat levels across U.T of J&K is a bold and effective decision to enhance bedding capacities in rural areas which shall play a significant role in stopping spread of Covid-19 pandemic. He also said that COVID-19 in J&K has been systematically dealt with wherever necessary as there was no scarcity of any medical equipment and other resources. The Advisor further said for the convenience of patients as well as public, specialist doctors remain available 24/7 to attend tele-consultations and tele-medication. This initiative has shown enormous results as large section of society as well as patients get benefited through this initiative.

Regarding the vaccination status the Advisor said, that the efforts are being put in place to get the most of people vaccinated. Vaccines have proved a golden bullet to defeat Covid-19 infection. The vaccinated person gets improved immunity against Covid 19 and there is less severity of this deadly disease if at all they become positive.

On the issue of relaxation in curbs raised by some individuals present, the Advisor reiterated that the decision on relaxations is taken after thorough assessment of Covid -19 situation. He said keeping present scenario in view it’s likely that in coming days condition will improve more. He laid emphasis on discarding rumours and advised not to pay heed to rumour mongers.

The Advisor on the occasion directed District Administration to remain in state of alert to meet any challenges amid any Covid-19 Pandemic. He urged people to enthusiastically go for vaccination. The Advisor on the occasion hailed cooperation and support of general public, particularly during current wave and urged upon the Religious heads, Civil society to use their influence and approach in spreading the message about the importance of SOPs.

The Advisor directed the officers that the Rural Development works and Agriculture related works are carried out after maintaining proper Covid behaviour and strict adherence to Covid containment SOP’s so that a sustained income is ensured to the labourers.

The Advisor on the occasion also had an interaction with some deputations and individuals who put forth list of demands and grievances relating to many basic issues of their respective areas .He assured them that all genuine demands/Grievances shall be addressed under rules.

Earlier DC Budgam Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza presented a detailed status of till date happenings amid Covid-19 pandemic, containment measures, procedures and other initiatives taken up by district administration in curbing the spread of this pandemic. He said till date Budgam has reported 13776 positive cases of these 12676 have recovered. The Deputy Commissioner informed the Advisor that the recovery ratio stands at 95.4%.

Regarding the causality scenario DC said there has been no death due to Covid -19 since last five days , the death ratio has gone down to 0.5% . Aggressive testing is still going on particularly in containment areas as there are 120 containment zones in the district. Regarding vaccination status DC briefed that about 79% population of the age group of 45 and above have been vaccinated, similarly in the age group of 18-44, 44% target has been achieved.

17/06/2021

Unauthorised construction demolished in Jammu

Jammu, June 17: An under-construction building was demolished by the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) here on Thursday, an official of the civic body said.

The enforcement wing of the JMC demolished the unauthorised structure at Sainik Colony that was raised illegally in violation of the provisions of the Jammu Master Plan, the official said.

He said the action was taken under the provisions of section 8(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Control of Building Operations Act, 1988.

The JMC has demolished or sealed a number of unauthorised buildings in the recent past to desist violators from raising such structures without permission or in violation of the approved building plans, the official said.

JMC Commissioner Avny Lavasa appealed to the public to refrain from raising illegal structures and get building plans approved for commercial and residential purposes.

"People are appealed to raise buildings according to the approved building plan, failing which action as warranted under the relevant sections of law will be taken against the violators, including sealing and demolition of the illegal structures," she said. (PTI)

17/06/2021

Akshay Kumar donates Rs 1 cr for school building in Jammu and Kashmir’s LoC village

SRINAGAR, June 17: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar on Thursday donated Rs 1 crore for a school building in remote Tulail village along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district.

The actor reached Neeru village by a helicopter around noon and thereafter started interaction with locals and the deployed security forces.

“Akshay Kumar has donated Rs 1 crore for the construction of the school building in Neeru village of Tulail.

“He visited the area to boost the morale of the deployed army soldiers and the BSF troopers with whom he interacted for a long time.

“He also danced with the locals in the village who turned out to see and meet the actor. The function was organised by BSF troopers posted on an LoC post in Neeru village.

“He has appreciated the army, BSF and the locals for leading hardy lives in the area braving heavy snowfall and extreme inaccessibility”, sources said. (AGENCY)

17/06/2021

J&K Reports 656 fresh COVID-19 cases

17/06/2021

Govt extends validity of motor vehicle documents till Sept 30

NEW DELHI, June 17: The government on Thursday extended the validity of motor vehicle documents like driving licence (DL), registration certificate (RC) and permits till September 30, 2021, in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said it has advised the enforcement authorities that the validity of fitness, permit (all types), licence, registration or any other concerned document(s) may be treated to be valid till September 30, 2021.

"This covers all documents whose validity has expired since Feb 1, 2020, or would expire by September 30, 2021. This will help out citizens in availing transport related services, while maintaining social distancing," it said.

The ministry's advisory said all the states and union territories are requested to implement this advisory in letter and spirit so that citizens, transporters and various other organisation, which are operating under this difficult time, may not get harassed and face difficulties.

It had earlier issued advisories dated March 30, 2020, June 9, 2020, August 24, 2020, December 27, 2020 and March 26, 2021 in connection with extension of validity of documents related to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.

From a daily case count of over 4 lakh, the number of new COVID-19 cases has been hovering around 70,000 in the last few days. (PTI)

16/06/2021

Cricketer Suresh Raina calls on Lt Governor

Sachnews Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR, JUNE 16: International Cricketer, Suresh Raina today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, here at Raj Bhavan.

Sh. Raina apprised the Lt Governor about the functioning of cricket academies, and the schools which he has adopted to develop and nurture young sporting talents in the UT.

He further informed the Lt Governor about the future strategy of his dedicated project to promote sports in Jammu and Kashmir, and also presented his Book “Believe” to the Lt Governor.

The Lt Governor appreciated the efforts of star cricketer in giving a fillip to sports culture in J&K and assured him of all possible support from the UT administration.

16/06/2021

J&K Reports 635 fresh COVID-19 cases

Sachnews Jammu Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday reported 635 new positive cases.

193 from Jammu division.
442 from Kashmir division.

Also 12 COVID-19 deaths has been reported 06 from Jammu and 06 from Kashmir division.

16/06/2021

ICC Test rankings: Steve Smith replaces Kane Williamson as top-ranked Test batsman

16/06/2021

Cristiano Ronaldo Causes Coca Cola to Lose 4 Billion USD After Urging Everyone to 'Drink Water' Message During Euro 2020 Press Conference

15/06/2021

Global COVID-19 Caseload Tops 176 Million, Deaths Surge to More Than 3.80 Million: Johns Hopkins University

14/06/2021

Mohammad Amir set to return to international cricket after talks with PCB chief Wasim Khan

Pakistan’s left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir is set to make a comeback in international cricket after Pakistan Chief Executive Officer, Wasim Khan, had an interaction with the 29-year-old at his residence before the second leg of the Pakistan Super League.

Amir had taken the cricket world by storm by announcing his retirement abruptly last year as he imposed severe allegations against the Pakistan team management and head coach Misbah-ul-Haq. He had also revealed that he was not getting his due respect in the team and by the management, which were the reasons behind him losing interest to play for the country. The 29-year-old had later said that he will be available once the current management changes.

Pakistan chief, meanwhile, had said in a recent interaction that Amir is a valuable player for the team and that he was making an effort to sort out the issues between him and the management.

“I also made it clear to him that the path he adopted was not right as a senior player. I think Amir is a valuable player for us even now and we will now make efforts to bring about a rapprochement between him and the coaches,” Khan had said as quoted by Times on India.

Mohammad Amir’s rift with the PCB
Controversies have been a part of Amir’s career since the early days. He had to undergo a ban after he was found guilty of match-fixing during Pakistan’s tour of England in 2010. After serving a five-year ban, he did make a comeback for the team, though only to be in a rift with the cricketing board.

He confessed about being tortured by the management and not being in a correct mental state to play for the country. “Right now, I am leaving cricket. I am being mentally tortured. I don’t think, I will be able to handle this kind of torture because I have been tortured a lot from 2010 to 2015,” he said in a video late last year.

However, he has expressed his desire to be a part of the Pakistan national team again. “Whenever I speak anything, people label that as an explanation. My decision to retire was taken in a bad light by many, but Wasim Khan coming to my place means a lot for me. If things go as per plans, I will play for the nation again,” he said.

14/06/2021

Global COVID-19 Caseload Tops 175.8 Million, Deaths Surge to More Than 3.79 Million: Johns Hopkins University

14/06/2021

Iran Approves First Homegrown COVID-19 Vaccine COVIran Barekat

TEHRAN: Iran’s state TV is reporting that the country has approved an emergency use of its first domestically developed coronavirus vaccine that could bring the hardest-hit country in the Middle East closer to inoculating its citizens against COVID-19.

The emergency authorisation was approved after the country faced with problems from importing enough vaccines.

The TV quotes the health minister, Saeed Namaki as saying, “Permission to use the Iranian vaccine COVIran Barekat was issued yesterday.” Iranian pharmaceutical company Shifafarmed made the vaccine based on deactivated virus, and the first study of the safety and effectiveness began in late December.

Iran has also said it is working on a vaccine with cooperation from a foreign country. Mr. Namaki said that another vaccine, produced jointly by Iran and Cuba, will join the country’s vaccine package in the next week.

Iran’s local vaccine research has gained urgency as officials allege that heavy American sanctions will hamper the Islamic Republic’s mass inoculation efforts.

Although Iran retains routes to vaccines, including through its participation in COVAX, an international initiative designed to distribute vaccines to countries regardless of their wealth, international banks and financial institutions are reluctant to deal with Iran for fear of American penalties.

Under COVAX rules, Iran could at a maximum order enough doses to vaccinate half of its 82 million people. (AP)

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14/06/2021

Elderly man found dead inside train in Jammu

Jammu, June 14: A 65-year-old man was found dead inside a train at the railway station here, officials said on Monday.

The train had reached the Jammu Railway Station from Odisha and was parked in the washing line when Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel spotted the body on Sunday, the officials said.

They said the body has been shifted to the mortuary at the Government Medical College for post-mortem and identification.(PTI)