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Two Youth From Srinagar Go Missing- Family Appeals Them to Return Home
"family members of both the missing persons have appealed to their sons to return back."
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50-year-old man hangs self to death in Chattabal area of Srinagar
*Weather Update (16.12.20):*
No major snowfall is expected till ending Dec. in both UTs. However, there's possibility of Light to Moderate Snowfall during 21-22nd at Isolated places of Kashmir n Kargil dist.of Ladakh. *Regards (IMD JK n Ladakh)*
Poll percentage till 1 pm
*Socio-political worker shot at, injured in JK's Rajouri*
Rajouri Dec 15 (KNO): A middle-aged socio-political worker waa injured after he was shot at outside his house in Draj village of Kotranka in Rajouri district, late last night.
The injured has been identified as 36-year-old Ranjit Singh son of Prem Singh, a resident of Draj village of Kotranka in Rajouri district.
Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that at around 12 AM last night, unknown gunmen fired at Singh, outside his house. "He sustained a bullet wound," the official said.
The injured was evacuated to the hospital by his family members and neighbours. "From CHC Kandi, he was referred to GMC Rajouri and is under treatment", officials said.
They sais that a case under relevant sections of law have been registered in the matter and investigation is going on—(KNO)
*DDC polls: 31 constituencies to witness voting in Phase-7 tomorrow, 298 candidates in fray: SEC K K Sharma*
*Says 1852 total polling stations in J&K, 1038 polling booths hypersensitive in Kashmir, Any miscreant who tries to disrupt polling to face tough action, adequate security arrangements in place for smooth polling, winning candidates to be provided security cover after poll result*
Abid Bashir
Jammu, Dec 15 (KNO): State Election Commissioner (SEC) K K Sharma Tuesday said that all arrangements are in place for the seventh-phase of polls scheduled tomorrow in which 31 constituencies will go to polls with almost seven lakh voters eligible for voting.
Addressing a press conference in Jammu, the SEC said that adequate security arrangements are in place for the seventh phase of polls slated tomorrow. “There are a total 280 DDC constituencies in J&K of which elections have been completed for 221 constituencies already. So 59 are left only. Of the 59, 31 will go to polls tomorrow and the remaining 28 will witness poling in the phase-8, which is the last phase,” Sharma said as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)
He said that of the 31 DDC constituencies that are going to polls, 13 are in Kashmir and 18 in Jammu. “Over 6.87 lakh voters are eligible for the voting tomorrow. I urge the voters to come in large numbers and exercise their right to vote,” Sharma said.
He said that 298 candidates are in the fray in which 148 are in Kashmir and 150 in Jammu. About the polling stations in J&K, the SEC said that in total there are 1068 polling stations in the UT of which 1038 are hypersensitive and 30 sensitive in Kashmir while in Jammu region, there are 785 polling booths of which 94 are hypersensitive, 264 sensitive and 426 normal.
The SEC said that if any miscreant would try to disrupt the polls, there would be strict against him. “Police will go tough against the miscreants, if they try to disrupt polls anywhere in J&K,” he said.
Sharma while expressing the grief over the killing of Constable Manzoor Ahmed at Natipora, Srinagar on December 14, said that the winning candidates of DDC polls will be provided a security cover by the police once the poll results are announced. “In Kashmir such things happen at times, which shouldn’t happen at all. Police have registered a case in case of Manzoor and those involved will be brought to justice,” he said—(KNO)
*Elderly woman sets herself ablaze in Budgam village, hospitalised*
Naveed Ul Haq
Budgam, 15 Dec (KNO) : A 60-year-old woman Tuesday sustained severe burns after allegedly attempting su***de by setting herself ablaze in Soibugh area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the elderly woman, a resident of Soibugh today afternoon allegedly set herself ablaze at her home.
He said that soon after the incident she was immediately taken to a nearby health facility from where she was referred to Srinagar hospital for advanced treatment.
The official said that police have initiated investigations in this regard to ascertain the facts as to why she took this extreme step—(KNO)
*100-year-old woman, attends BJP rally in Hajin to get her jailed son released*
Sajid Raina
Hajin, Dec 14 (KNO): A 100-year-old woman Monday attended a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally in Baniyari village of Hajin in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district to get her son, who is languishing in jail since past 10 years, released.
Talking to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Fazi Begum, who claimed she is more than 100 year-old, said that she attended the BJP rally in Chrangpora village of Baniyari today as she wanted to get her son released from jail.
Two of her neighbours accompanied Fazi to the rally venue, as she could not walk on her own and needed support to reach the venue.
She said that some “Jan Sahab of BJP” has promised her that her son would be released if she attends the BJP rally that was addressed by the BJP national spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain and other senior leaders of the party including Sofi Yousuf.
Fazi said that her son and seven other persons are in jail for the last 10 years without for no offence. “I am helpless and I have nobody to take care of me. He was my only hope but he is in jail for the last 10 years on baseless charges,” she said.
She said that she attended the rally to get her son released from the jail and the leaders who addressed the rally gave her a “patient hearing and “assured” her that her son would be released soon.
Notably, Fazi’s son Ghulam Hassan Dar was arrested in 2010 with seven others under section 302 after a brawl over some issue broke out in their village.
During the brawl, a person got killed, which landed Ghulam Hassan and seven others in jail. Fazi while claiming her son was innocent, said that since then she has been running from pillar to post to get her son released and today she attended the BJP rally with the hope that the leaders would help her in getting her son released—(KNO)
Indian Flying Fox Captured in Kulgam by Wildlife Department
"Sources told that the Indian large flying fox was captured by Wildlife control room Devsar in Sangas Karwat village of Kulgam on Monday."
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Sources told that the Indian large flying fox was captured by Wildlife control room Devsar in Sangas Karwat village of Kulgam on Monday.
*PSO of PDP leader shot at by unknown gunmen in Srinagar*
Srinagar, December 14:(GNS) Unknown gunmen on Monday morning fired upon the personal security guard of a PDP leader in Natipora area of Central Kashmir's Srinagar district.
A senior Police officer told GNS that militants fired upon the PSO of PDP leader Haji Parvaiz Ahmad in Natipora, leaving him injured.
He has been identified as Constable Manzoor Ahmad and has been shifted to SMHS hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.(GNS)
*DDC Polls: 51.5% polling recorded in Phase-VI across J&K: SEC Sharma*
Jammu, Dec 13 (KNO): The State Election Commissioner (SEC), K K Sharma on Sunday said that the people have once again reaffirmed their faith in democratic system by actively participating in the process underway to strengthen the same.
The SEC was addressing the media after the culmination of phase-VI of the DDC polls which witnessed a healthy percentage of 51.51 per cent.
While giving a brief about the elections which were held today, the SEC said that polling was peaceful and people participated enthusiastically despite severe cold conditions in Kashmir division and some hilly areas of Jammu division.
Polling has been peaceful in the poll going 31 constituencies of DDC including 14 in Kashmir division and 17 in Jammu division that witnessed 51.51 per cent of polling, he added.
He also informed that polling was held in 2071 polling stations including 1208 from Kashmir division and 863 from Jammu division.
SEC further informed that Jammu division recorded an average voter turnout of 68.56% with Poonch District recording the highest percentage of 76.78% followed by Rajouri district with 74.03% and 74.02% voting recorded in Reasi district. The lowest turnout in Jammu division was in Kathua district which recorded 60.95%.
The Kashmir Division recorded 31.55% average voter turnout with Ganderbal district recording the highest polling at 58.45% followed by Kupwara District at 51.08% and Bandipora with around 47.66% polling, he added.
Giving district wise details, the SEC informed that in Kashmir Division the polling percentage recorded in Budgam was 30.99%, Baramulla 34.56%, Anantnag 24.06, Kulgam 37.74%, Pulwama 8.16% and 4.60% polling was registered in Shopian.
Similarly, in Jammu division poll percentage of 70.01% was recorded in Samba, 72.04% in Udhampur, 71.34% in Ramban, 62.93 in Doda and 66.32% in Jammu district.
He further said that 385606 (207223 male and 178383 female votes) people exercised their right to franchise for the sixth phase across the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory.
Further, he said that counting of votes for Sarpanch and Panch constituencies which went to poll in the 6th phase is being conducted immediately after the close of poll and results shall be declared—(KNO)
*Mughal Road Gunfight: Two Militants killed, One arrested*
>>> Two militants were killed in a gunfight near Dugran along the Mughal road in Poonch district on Sunday. One militant was also arrested to culminate the operation, the official sources said. However the identity of slain militants was yet to be ascertained even as they are said to be non locals.
“Two (militants) killed. One associate arrested at Poshana area in Poonch in a joint operation by JKP and Army ," police said in a tweet.
Earlier, Official sources told GNS that police and army’s 16 RR had launched a joint a cordon-and-search-operation soon after a family of a 46-year-old man, Talib Hussein son of Ghulam Hussein of Chie in Dogrian Buffliaz, had filed a missing report. Talib, as per official sources, has been missing since December 9.
The family is learnt to have told police that Talib went to get Bajree from a nearby river but has not returned back.
At the beginning of the operation militants were given chance to surrender, however they turned the offer down.
*J&K Jamiat-e-Ahl-e-Hadith Chief Killing: NIA denies reports of acquitting all accused as baseless, misleading*
Srinagar, Dec 12 (KNO): National Investigation Agency Saturday denied the reports about the acquittal of all the accused involved in the killing of Jamiat-e-Ahl-e-Hadith chief Jammu and Kashmir, Molvi Showkat as baseless and misleading.
In a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), an official spokesperson said that on Friday misleading news was published by some media houses that NIA Court in Srinagar has acquitted all accused in a case related to the killing of chief of Jamiat-e-Ahlihadeeth, J&K.
He said that it is clarified that for all the cases of NIA in Jammu & Kashmir, the trials are conducted by the NIA Special Court at Jammu, which has been designated by Ministry of Home Affairs and Hon’ble High Court of Jammu and Kashmir.
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"In the current year, all the designated NIA Special Courts in India have pronounced judgements in 11 cases till date and NIA has been able to secure 100 per cent conviction," the spokesperson said.
He further said that the reference to the term NIA Court in respect of the designated court dealing with Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act cases in Srinagar is misinformation leading to raising of doubts about NIA’s working.
Pertinently, it was reported on Friday that a special court of NIA has acquitted all the five persons accused involved in the killing the Jamiat-e-Ahl-e-Hadith Chief, Molvi Showkat.
Molvi Showkat Ahmad Shah was killed in an IED explosion outside a mosque in Maisuma on April 8 in 2011–(KNO)
*FLASH*
Cordon and search operation launched by joint team of security forces including 1RR of Chinar Corps - Indian Army and SOG Kulgam in Astan Pora Redwani area of South kashmir's Kulgam district, searches underway in the area after forces received a tip off about the presence of militants in the area.
Weather Update
Snowfall continues in Kashmir Valley.
Shopian has recorded 6 - 7 inches of snowfall.
3 inches - Srinagar.
Pahalgam - 1 foot
Less activity of the system in North Kashmir.
Snowfall likely to continue till morning, improvement after that.
Traffic Update..
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway blocked due to snow accumulation at Jawahar Tunnel and land slides/ shooting stones at several places along National Highway.
*FLASH*
JAMMU | Government of Jammu and Kashmir extends Internet Speed restriction to in all districts except Ganderbal & Udhampur till December 25.
Rozy Jan wife of Active militant Zahoor Ahmad Lone from inder pulwama Died right now due to Heart Attack
*Srinagar bride was killed by family members, didn’t die of heart attack: Police*
Srinagar, December 11: Srinagar police solved blind murder case in record time and have arrested accused involved in the commission of crime.
On 13-11-2020 Police Station Nigeen received directions from Honb’le Court of CJM Srinagar for filing report in the light of petition filed by complainant namely Nasir Hussain Kawa son of Gh Hassan Kawa resident of Kawpora Shadipora alleging that he was engaged to one lady namely Shahnaza daughter of Late Mohd Qasim Sultan resident of Sultan Mohalla Saida Kadal Srinagar & his marriage was fixed on 4/5 November 2020.
On 4/11/20 morning, he was informed that the lady died due to heart attack. Finally the complainant stated that he had apprehensions of the lady being murdered. Accordingly proceedings under section 174 CRPC was initiated.
Investigating officers learnt from the medical reports that the lady was actually murdered. The proceedings u/s 174 CrPC were converted into a formal criminal Case FIR No. 182/20 U/S 302 IPC was registered in PS Nigeen.
A special investigating team led by SHO Nigeen under the supervision of SDPO Zakoora immediately swung into action and started rounding up suspects in the instant case.
After hectic efforts and on human intelligence, the Special Team got the clues which were indicating the involvement of the family of the deceased. Among the suspects, Wajid Gulzar Sultan (nephew of the Victim) was put to sustained questioning. He confessed to the crime and divulged the details & the sequence of events. He revealed that he along with his uncle namely Mohammad Shafi Sultan & Sister namely Nighat Gulzar hatched a conspiracy to eliminate the lady namely Shahnaza as she has been their eyesore. Wajid & Nighat were related as nephew/neice to the deceased while as Shafi was step-brother of the deceased. The main conspirator is Shafi, who motivated Wajid & Nighat to take part in the killing of the victim.
Accordingly, on 3/11/20, they all hatched a conspiracy to eliminate her. As the victim used to wake up for prayers very early in the morning. On 4/11/20 wee hours, as she was busy in prayers, Shafi alongwith Nighat & Wajid entered the room & attacked the victim from behind & smothered her till death. Then they flattened & strangulated her with a Golden coloured piece of cloth in order to ensure her death. Later on, they tied the cloth with a fan and tied the dead body with it for deriving an assumption that she has hanged herself to death.
The motive of the murder was that Shafi being the step brother of the victim was not in good relationship with the victim and used to harass her on one pretext or other. On various instances, he used to torture her. Since their expired father had kept a piece of land for the victim, Shafi’s eye was on that piece of land. The jewellery which was brought by the family for the victim was also in Shafi’s mind. Since the victim was not happy with the articles especially jewellery brought by her family, as she had engaged in a verbal dual with the family especially with Shafi a day before the fateful day. Shafi was fed up with the behaviour of the victim. He also wanted to grab the piece of land & the jewellery. For that purpose, he persuaded Wajid & Nighat to help him in killing her. For that purpose, he promised both of them of equal share out of it.
Moreover, Shafi’s conduct was always questionable as he used to return home drunk which was always objected by the victim. After the disclosure of the accused & the linkage of other evidences, all of them were arrested. The article of offence was identified by the accused & recovered from their house. Further investigation into the case is in progress.
*Civilian shot at by unknown gunmen in Pulwama*
Srinagar, December 11:(GNS) A civilian was fired upon by militants on Friday evening in Wassura area of South Kashmir's Pulwama district.
A senior Police officer told GNS that a civilian namely Mushtaq Ahmad resident of Wassura was fired upon.
The officer further said that the said person was shifted to nearby hospital for treatment. His condition is said to be stable.
Meanwhile whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.(GNS)
Former bollywood actress Sana khan enjoying holidays at gulmarg with his husband m***i anas syed.
Winter vacation announced upto higher secondary level from December 21 to February 28...
*FLASH*
*Hideout Busted In Shopian Forests*
Govt forces Including 62RR & shopian police busted hideout In upper forest belt of Herpora Shopian in South Kashmir.
Hideout was busted during corden & search operation
*More Details Awaiting*
*Woman recieves bullet injury, locals protest in Budgam village*
*Demand action, closure of nearby firing range*
Naveed Ul Haq
Budgam, Dec 11 (KNO): The protests broke out at Budgam village after a woman was injured during in aerial fire in woolina Ichgam area of Central Kashmiri’s Budgam district.
According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), some aerial shots came from airport side during the practice fire and fell down on roofs of houses at village Woolina Ichgam in which a lady identified as Fatima, wife of Late Ghulam Rasool Rather of Woolina receive bullet injury in her leg.
However, people took to the streets and blocked the main road connecting Doodpathri and Chadoora with Budgam and demanded strict action and closure of nearby firing range.
Meanwhile an official told KNO that they are ascertaining the facts and said that the injured lady has been shifted to District Hospital Budgam for treatment—(KNO)
Principal Secretary to Lt Governor reviews Jammu Smart City Project
Necessary directions issued for expediting the Project
Jammu, December 11: (GNS)Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor, Nitishwar Kumar reviewed the Jammu Smart City Project in a meeting held on Thursday at the Civil Secretariat here.
Divisional Commissioner Jammu(Chairman JSCL), Sanjeev Verma; Deputy Commissioner Jammu, and CEO Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) Sushma Chauhan; Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC); MD SRTC Jammu; VC Jammu Development Authority (JDA), Jammu; Director Floriculture Jammu; Director Tourism Jammu; Chief Wildlife Warden, Manda Zoo; Chief Engineer Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited (JPDCL); Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti Jammu; Chief Engineer PWD (R&B) Jammu; Chief Engineer UEED Jammu; Executive Engineer JKEDA Jammu; Representatives from Fire and Emergency Services Jammu and PMC representatives attended the meeting.
During the meeting, the CEO of Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) presented a detailed report on the various initiatives taken by the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the project. She gave a brief history of the JSCL which was one amongst 100 cities selected by the Union Government, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in the 3rd round of the Smart City Mission.
The CEO JSCL briefed the chair about the projects completed so far, under the implementation stage, and the ones likely to be started soon.
These included projects completed such as Public Wi-Fi at eight locations; JSCL Academy for skills, Multi-Level Semi-Automated Car parking at City Chowk, GPS enabled vehicle for waste collection, Development of green spaces, Street lighting conversion from Sodium Vapour Lamp to LED.
The Projects already under implementation are Wayfinding signages, Vertical garden under flyover between Dogra and KC Chowk, Two bin segregation dust bins, Reverse Vending Machines, Panjtirthi Parking, Refuse Compactor, Smart Power Metering, Multi-level car parking at Bus stand, Recreational park at Bhour Camp, Musical fountain at Bagh-e-Bahu, Façade lighting Illumination of Bahu fort, Façade lighting illumination of Mubarak Mandi, Jammu Zoological park, Upgradation and Modernisation of Fire & Emergency Services, besides other.
The Projects which are tendered included Road improvement from Dogra Chowk to KC Chowk, Community/ Public Toilets (12), Modern Abattoir with the waste management system, Biomining, and remediation of legacy waste.
The projects scheduled to be rolled out in the next two months and projects in the feasibility stage were also discussed during the meeting.
While chairing the meeting, the Principal Secretary to Lt Governor called upon all the stakeholders to put in concerted efforts to make the Solid Waste Management under the ongoing Swachh Bharat Mission a success.
“An Information Education Communication (IEC) initiative needs to be undertaken to sensitise and educate the citizens about the benefits and need for segregation of waste at source, a habit, which is the steppingstone for a robust Solid Waste Management program,” he said.
He also called for gathering feedback from the end-users of the Smart Power metering initiative for its effective implementation.
The Principal Secretary emphasized the need to examine the feasibility of adding a Light and Sound Show at the Mubarak Mandi Complex, where the facade improvement and illumination works are already in progress.
He further asked the concerned departments and the executing agencies to explore the possibility of underground ducting for shifting of overhead public utilities in the entire city; starting initially from the proposed heritage trail, besides provision for Battery Operated vehicles to reduce vehicular pollution in the heritage trail, Bhour Camp and between Bus Stand parking to Raghunath Bazar to improve footfall on the heritage trail.
He instructed to hold a special meeting of concerned departments to discuss utility shifting.
The Principal Secretary further stressed upon the need for a CRAFT HAAT as a tourist magnet as well as an avenue to generate employment opportunities for the local artisans and craftsmen.
He directed JKEDA to explore the possibility of installing solar lights on all feasible sites as well as considering solar power as the power source for the existing lights on all bridges across River Tawi.
All the line departments were directed to submit their proposals for budget allocation for the projects being led by them under the JSCL so that there is no loss in momentum.(GNS)
*Gr***de explosion at Noorbagh, Srinagar, no report of any damage*
*A street dog died on spot after sustaining splinter injuries, say officials*
Srinagar, Dec 11 (KNO): A gr***de explosion took place at Noorbagh area of Srinagar this morning, however, no damage was reported, officials said Friday.
An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)
that at 6:30 am, a gr***de was lobbed by millitants on G/161 BN of CRPF at Noorbag, Srinagar, which exploded outside the bunker.
"There was no loss of life or injury reported. But a dog died, who sustained splinter injuries died on the spot," he said, adding area has been cordoned off and the search operation launched—(KNO)
*BREAKING NEWS:*
Four Civilians Injured in a Gr***de attack at Singpora Pattan, injured Civilians Shifted to Trauma Hospital Pattan.
*More details awaited*
*Pulwama encounter: Two militants killed, Civilian injured, operation on*
Jahangeer Ganaie
Pulwama, Dec 09 (KNO): Two militants have been killed in an encounter between government forces and militants in Tiken village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
A senior police officer told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that two unidentified militant have been killed and a civilian also received injuries while as operation is on in the area.
He added that civilian received injuries during initial exchange of fire, who has been shifted to hospital for treatment.
Earlier an official said that a joint team of Police, army’s 55 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.
He said that as the joint teams of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them which was retaliated, triggering an encounter.
Meanwhile, as a precautionary measure internet services have been snapped in Pulwama police district—(KNO)
Gunfight breaks out in Pulwama Village
Jahangeer Ganaie
Pulwama, Dec 09:- A gunfight broke out between militants and security in Tiken village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district in wee hours of Wednesday
An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that a joint team of Police, army’s 55 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.
He said that as the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them which was retaliated triggering an encounter.
A senior police officer also confirmed the exchange of fire between forces and militants.
As per the sources, two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area—(KNO)
*TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR*
*TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 09-12-2020*
*ATTENTION* :-
*In view of inclement weather prediction issued by MeT department (rain and snowfall) in J&K for next few days, there are chances of blockade of NHW -44. People are advised to avoid journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW-44.*
However, subject to fair weather and better road condition, Light Motor Vehicles (passenger) shall be allowed from *Srinagar towards Jammu* on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (Commuters are advised to follow the SOP issued by the Govt. to prevent the spread of Covid 19)
*CUT OFF TIMING:*
*LMVs from Zig (Qazigund) 0700 hrs to 1200 hrs*
No Vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timing.
*HMVs/Load Carriers*
Only stranded Vehicles between Jawahar Tunnel and Zig (Qazigund) shall be allowed towards Jammu. However, TCU Ramban will co-ordinate for release of oil tankers and fresh perishable carriers in the opposite direction.
*SFs Convoy Movement*
Security Forces are advised/requested not to ply against advisory/traffic plan in view of traffic congestion on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. *They may ply from Srinagar towards Jammu*.
*NOTE:- On 11-12-2020 Friday, there shall be no traffic movement on Jammu-Srinagar NHW from either side in view of maintenance/repairing of the NHW.*
*MUGHAL ROAD*
Mughal Road is closed due to snow accumulation.
*SSG ROAD*
SSG Road is closed due to snow accumulation.
*ADVISORY*
People are advised to undertake journey on NHW-44 only after confirming status of the road from Traffic control units as under:-
• Jammu (0191-2459048, 9419147732)
• Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091)
• Ramban (9419993745)
• Udhampur (8491928625)
*Weather Update*
Significant improvement in weather from today evening. However, occasional light rain/snow showers will continue at many places till 10th morning.
Another spell of rain/snow is expected around 12th December
*Reliance Jio to roll out 5G in second half of 2021, announces Mukesh Ambani*
NEW DEHLI: Reliance Industries Chairperson and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani said on Tuesday that his company’s subsidiary, Jio Platforms, will roll out 5G services in the second half of 2021.
“I assure you that Jio will pioneer the 5G revolution in India in the second half of 2021,” he said during his keynote address at the India Mobile Congress 2020. “It will be powered by indigenous-developed network, hardware and technology components.”
Ambani noted that the 5G service would be a “testimony” to the Centre’s “self-reliant India” programme, and said the government needed to take policy-related steps to accelerate the process for the early roll out of the network technology service.
He said that urgent policy steps were also needed to ensure that 1.3 crore people using 2G services can afford a smartphone to reap benefits such as direct benefit transfer, and are able to participate in the digital economy.
“I can say with utmost confidence that 5G will enable India to not only participate in the fourth industrial revolution but also to lead it,” the Reliance Industries head said. “Jio Platforms, with its family of over 20 startup partners, has built world-class capabilities in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, big data and machine learning, Internet of Things, mixed and virtual reality cloud and blockchain.”
Ambani said that his company was creating home-grown solutions in education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, financial services, and new commerce. “Each of these solutions once proven in India will be offered to the rest of the world to address global challenges,” he said.
Reliance Jio is working with companies such as Samsung and Qualcomm to bring 5G in India, according to Gadgets 360. Ambani had in July announced that Jio would start testing 5G network in the country as soon as the spectrum was available. In October, Jio had announced it was developing its 5G Radio Access Network to assist in testing the next-generation network.
The roll out of 5G network would give Jio an advantage over other telecom companies. It is already the biggest company in the telecom sector with a market share of over 35%, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India data.
“The future holds great potential with the rapid technology progress,” he said at the India Mobile Congress 2020. “We need to work together to ensure a timely roll out of 5G to leapfrog into the future and empower millions of Indians.”
The prime minister also said that his government was working to provide every village with high-speed fibre-optic connectivity in the next three years. “We have already linked up the Andaman and Nicobar Island with fiber optic cable,” he said. “We are coming out with programmes that focus exclusively on places which can make the best out of such connectivity – aspirational districts, Left wing extremism affected districts, North Eastern states, Lakshadweep Islands etc.”
Highlighting the digital space in India, Modi pointed out that the country has 75 crore Internet users out of which nearly 50% were added in the last four year. He said that half of the total users came from rural India.
The prime minister also said that the government will take the help of mobile technology to conduct the “world’s largest Covid-19 vaccination drive”.
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