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Director Health Kashmir : Over Rs 1.5 lakh fine realised for tobacco use at public places in 2023

editor October 5, 2023

SRINAGAR: Director of Health Kashmir, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, stated on Thursday that the health department in Kashmir has collected fines of more than 1.5 lac rupees from offenders in 2023 in an effort to curtail the issue of tobacco use in public areas. Speaking to media representatives on the sidelines of a one-day media sensitization workshop for the national tobacco control programme, he emphasised the critical need for public support in achieving this goal and stated that the push for a tobacco-free environment is not only a matter of law but also a public health imperative.Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Rather emphasised the value of public support in the struggle against cigarette usage. He emphasised that without the active participation of the public, no programme or effort to address any issue can genuinely be successful. Positively, a sizable share of the fines gathered is evidence of residents' desire to follow tobacco control laws. Dr. Rather also emphasised that smoking is a problem in homes as much as in public settings. Children and elderly family members may suffer negative impacts from smoking in residential areas.According to a recent survey done in conjunction with the Social Welfare Department, 50,000 out of 70,000 people were discovered to be intravenous drug users. He quoted this data. Alarming findings showed that many of these drug users, including minors, had a history of smoking. Dr. Rather emphasised the connection between substance misuse and smoking, calling for a holistic strategy to address both problems. He said that additional treatment facilities (ATF) centres had been constructed in each district of the valley to address the growing concern about substance misuse, particularly among young people. According to him, these facilities work to give those in need the help and intervention they require, utilising a wholistic strategy to combat addiction and advance better lifestyles. [caption id="attachment_3577" align="alignnone" width="300"] Director Health Kashmir : Over Rs 1.5 lakh fine realised for tobacco use at public places in 2023[/caption]

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Govt firmly committed to rooting out terrorism: Shah

editor October 5, 2023

NEW DELHI: The Narendra Modi administration is steadfastly devoted to eliminating terrorism from the nation, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday. Shah added that the nation's stance of "zero tolerance for terrorism" is a result of Prime Minister Modi's vision. Prior to opening a symposium on counterterrorism here, the home minister made this statement. "The Modi administration is steadfastly devoted to eliminating terrorism from our nation. Today, will open the "3rd Anti-terror Conference" held by @NIA_India in New Delhi and present Modi Ji's philosophy behind the country's zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism, he said on X. [caption id="attachment_3574" align="alignnone" width="300"] Govt firmly committed to rooting out terrorism: Shah[/caption]

Breaking News header Jammu and Kashmir National

3 Booked In Kishtwar Over Issue Of Domicile Certificate To Rohingya Woman

editor October 5, 2023

Jammu, Oct 5: According to officials, three persons have been detained over the Wednesday purported issuing of a residence certificate to a Rohingya lady in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. The woman, a mediator, and the official who issued the domicile certificate make up the trio. Senior Superintendent of Police Khalil Poswal of Kishtwar stated that an investigation is being conducted. [caption id="attachment_3571" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3 Booked In Kishtwar Over Issue Of Domicile Certificate To Rohingya Woman[/caption]

Breaking News header Jammu and Kashmir National

2 HM militant killed in Kulgam encounter

editor October 5, 2023

Srinagar, Oct 4: A shootout with security personnel resulted in the deaths of two Hizbul Mujahideen militants today in the Kulgam area.The confrontation began earlier in the day when security personnel conducted a search and cordon operation at Kujjar after receiving information that militants were present there. Basit Amin Bhat of Frisal and Saqib Ahmad Lone of Hawoora, Kulgam were the militants slain in the encounter, according to Additional Director General of Police for Kashmir, Vijay Kumar.According to a police spokesman, the Kulgam Police, Army (1RR), and CRPF together conducted a cordon and search operation in the region after receiving specific information about the presence of militants in the Kujjar area of Kulgam. He claimed that throughout the search, as the combined search group neared the likely location, the militants sheltering there opened fire on them randomly. This was efficiently reacted against, resulting in an encounter. Two HM militants were killed, according to the spokesman, and their bodies were found at the scene of the encounter."According to police data, both of the terrorists who were slain were associated with a number of terrorism-related crimes. Terrorist Basit was involved in cases FIR 93/2016 under 147, 148, 149, 336, 332 RPC, Case FIR 95/2016 under 147, 148, 149, 336, 332 RPC, Case FIR 35/2021 under 18, 20, 38 UA(P) Act, and Case FIR No 55/2021 under Section 302 IPC, 7/27 A. Act 13, 16, 18, 38, and 39 UA(P) of Police Station Yaripora. According to Sections 13, 20, and 38 UA (P) of the Police Station Qaimoh Act, terrorist Saqib Lone was involved in Case FIR No. 41/2021, the official stated. He said that the scene of the encounter yielded incriminating objects, weapons, and ammo, including two AK series rifles.The cordon and search effort will continue in the region, the official added. "In this regard, a case has been registered in accordance with pertinent legal provisions, and additional investigation is ongoing," he continued. Kumar praised the combined police and security team for carrying out the operation successfully and without causing any collateral damage. He also dubbed it a huge success. Meanwhile, unidentified gunmen shot and wounded a student this evening in the Watrigama Wanihama neighbourhood of the Anantnag district.A policeman said that a student at Wanihama named Sahil Bashir was shot by alleged extremists. He was transferred right away to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The entire area was blocked off shortly after the incident in order to find the perpetrators. [caption id="attachment_3568" align="alignnone" width="300"] 2 HM militant killed in Kulgam encounter[/caption]

Breaking News header Jammu and Kashmir National

Crime Branch Jammu chargesheets mother-daughter duo in fraud case

editor October 5, 2023

JAMMU: A mother-daughter team has been charged by the Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch in Jammu for participating in a criminal conspiracy to defraud one person of Rs 12 lakh by promising to send his daughter to Canada for further study. A 149-page charge sheet against Balwant Kour and her daughter Simran Mann, residents of Sector 44 in Chandigarh, has been presented to the court for judicial determination, according to a Crime Branch spokesperson. They were booked in case FIR number 34/2023 under Section 420 and 120-B of the IPC by Police Station Crime Branch Jammu.According to him, the complaint was made in writing by Raj Kumar Nischal, the son of Kedar Nath Nischal, of Chowk Chabutra Lane, opposite Gurudwara Baba Chanda Singh, Pacca Danga, Jammu. It was claimed that Aditi Nischal, the complainant's daughter, met the accused Simran Mann while Simran Mann was an IELTS teacher at the institute where the complainant's daughter would work as a graphic designer. Simran Mann stated there that in exchange for Rs 12 lakh, he will send Aditi Nishcal to Canada for further education. The Crime Branch spokeswoman stated, "After transferring the funds to the accused person via RTGS, the latter began dodging Aditi Nischal on various pretexts and later defrauded her of her father's hard-earned money." He claimed that after receiving the complaint from Aditi Nischal's father, preliminary verification was started. The claims were found to be prima facie true, and a case was then filed for a thorough investigation. The spokesperson continued, adding that throughout the inquiry, the pertinent records were seized, the statements of the witnesses were recorded, and material evidence was acquired to support the mother-daughter team's involvement in the crime. While accused Balwant Kour, who was detained by Crime Branch Jammu, is out on bail, her daughter is still at large. [caption id="attachment_3565" align="alignnone" width="300"] Crime Branch Jammu chargesheets mother-daughter duo in fraud case[/caption]

Breaking News Business header Jammu and Kashmir National Political

Udhampur’s Kaladi and Basohli Pashmina get GI Tag

editor October 5, 2023

SRINAGAR: Congratulations are in order from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to the families, weavers, and producers of the Basohli Pashmina and Kaladi dairy products from Udhampur for receiving the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. "A moment of pride for J&K. Basohli Pashmina & Udhampur Kaladi get Geographical Indication (GI) Tag," the Lt. Governor wrote in a tweet. It will raise the spirits of the families who produce the Kaladi dairy product and the weavers. Congratulations to the UT population. "My sincere gratitude to GoI, Association of Producers, NABARD, UT Department and all other stakeholders for their effort to further boost export and to secure the future of thousands of families associated with these two glorious cultural and heritage symbols of J&K UT," he wrote in a tweet. [caption id="attachment_3557" align="alignnone" width="300"] Udhampur's Kaladi and Basohli Pashmina get GI Tag[/caption]

Breaking News header Jammu and Kashmir National Political

BJP using its ‘right hand’ ED as blackmailing tactic to intimidate opposition: Mehbooba

editor October 4, 2023

JAMMU: Mehbooba Mufti, the president of the PDP, charged the BJP-led central government on Wednesday with "using" the Enforcement Directorate against INDIA alliance leaders as a "blackmailing tactic" to scare the opposition. The Bihar caste survey, according to Mufti, is legitimate since it would demonstrate how greatly the underprivileged and disadvantaged have benefited in the past. "This (government) is a complete failure. The status of poverty has led to individuals ingesting poison. The ED has evolved into the BJP's right hand in this circumstance. In dealing with the opposition, it has failed. It is terrified of the alliance with INDIA.The Peoples Democratic Party leader claimed that it was utilizing the ED. She told reporters here: "This is a BJP blackmail ploy to scare the opposition. In connection with a money laundering investigation involving the Delhi excise policy, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a home raid on AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday morning. This is being done, she claimed, to distract the public's focus from the BJP government's failings across the board, especially in creating jobs, managing inflation, and protecting women's security. Mehbooba also made fun of the raids carried out on the news website NewsClick, claiming that they were carried out because "they are afraid of facing the truth." "This is the same procedure of their use of ED tactics," she continued. Mehbooba claimed that the caste census would demonstrate the historical benefits received by the underprivileged and uneducated. [caption id="attachment_3542" align="alignnone" width="300"] BJP using its 'right hand' ED as blackmailing tactic to intimidate opposition: Mehbooba[/caption]

Breaking News header Jammu and Kashmir National

Operation to track down hiding terrorists enters 3 day in Rajouri

editor October 4, 2023

RAJOURI: On Wednesday, the third day of a cordon and search operation to find terrorists believed to be hiding in the Kalakote forest area of the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir began. Two Army personnel were hurt during a gunfight with militants on Monday, which sparked the operation. Police and security personnel are conducting a search operation in the area. However, no new contacts have been made in the region, according to a senior officer.They said that technological and surveillance tools were being employed to both maintain vigilance and find the terrorists believed to be hidden in the forested areas. Following information regarding suspicious movements, a joint team of the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police roped off the Broh and Soom forest areas in Kalakote on Monday. Two Army servicemen were hurt in retaliatory fire after the terrorists fired at the forces in an effort to escape the cordon, they claimed. More troops were hurriedly dispatched after that in order to close off any potential escape routes and fortify the perimeter. The Pir Panjal valley's border districts of Rajouri and Poonch have seen an increase in terrorist activity this year. [caption id="attachment_3539" align="alignnone" width="300"] Operation to track down hiding terrorists enters 3 day in Rajouri[/caption]

Breaking News header Jammu and Kashmir National

First Batch Of Agniveers From J&k Join Indian Army

editor October 4, 2023

Srinagar, Oct 4: On Wednesday, the first group of Agniveers from the Jammu and Kashmir valley enlisted in the Indian Army. The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regiments (JAKLI) center in Srinagar hosted a passing out parade for the first batch of Agniveers on Tuesday, according to the army. The Srinagar Army Recruitment Office (ARO), which was present at the passing out parade, recruited the young Agniveers. The Agniveers' parents also showed up for the ceremony."On October 3, 2023, the JAKLI Regimental Center in Srinagar hosted the passing out parade for the first batch of enlistees from Kashmir who will join the Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry Regiments of the Indian Army. The Army's Chinar Corps, which is stationed in Srinagar, said on X that the young agnives recruited through ARO Srinagar graduated in a "grand ceremony" that was also attended by their proud parents. [caption id="attachment_3530" align="alignnone" width="300"] First Batch Of Agniveers From J&k Join Indian Army[/caption]

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23 Army Personnel Missing After Cloudburst Triggers Flash Flood In Sikkim

editor October 4, 2023

Guwahati, Oct 4: According to the Defence Spokesperson Guwahati, 23 Army men are missing in Bardang near Singtam following a flash flood in the Teesta river in the Lachen valley brought on by a sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim. Search efforts are in progress. "A flash flood occurred in the Teesta River in the Lachen valley due to a sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim." The Spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday that there have been some affected army establishments along the valley. According to the statement, the Chungthang dam's water release caused a sudden rise in water levels of up to 15-20 feet high downstream. Army vehicles parked at Bardang near Singtam have been impacted as a result of this. Some vehicles are reportedly drowned under the slush, and 23 personnel have been reported missing. The Central Water Commission reported that, "As reported and noticed throughout midnight of 4th October 2023, a Lake outburst in the portions of Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim caused rise in water levels with very high velocities near about 15m/sec, crossed CWC Melli FF site measuring 227m near about 3m above Danger Level at 0600am.""Simultaneous Flood Forecasts made at 0600 hours for 1400 hours for Bangladesh and India. At CWC Domohani FF Station, the river Teesta is flowing below the Warning Level. At 0600 hours, the water level is 84.83 metres, and the commission predicted that it would cross the warning level in 6 hours. [caption id="attachment_3527" align="alignnone" width="300"] 23 Army Personnel Missing After Cloudburst Triggers Flash Flood In Sikkim[/caption]

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