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Amid cloud cover, slight improvement in cold wave conditions in Kashmir

editor December 23, 2023

SRINAGAR: According to officials on Saturday, Kashmir experienced a brief reprieve from the cold wave conditions, with temperatures above freezing throughout the Valley, with the exception of Gulmarg, during the night. According to a meteorological department official, Srinagar's minimum temperature was 1.2°C, which was higher than the city's typical temperature of 2.0°C for this time of year and minus 3.3°C the night before. According to him, Qazigund recorded a minimum of 1.4°C as opposed to minus 3.3°C the night before. According to the MeT official, the minimum temperature was 3.4°C higher than usual for Kashmir's gateway town. In contrast to the previous night's low of minus 4.8°C, Pahalgam recorded a low of 0.2°C, which was 5.2°C above average for the well-known south Kashmir resort. According to the official, Kokernag, located in south Kashmir, saw a minimum temperature of 1.2°C the night before, compared to minus 3.0°C the night before. The temperature was also 1.2°C higher than usual for the area. According to the official, Kupwara town in north Kashmir saw a low of 1.3°C, down from minus 3.4°C the night before, and was 3.9°C above average. According to the official, Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 1.5°C, down from minus 1.0°C the night before, and the temperature was 4.3°C higher than usual for the well-known north Kashmiri skiing resort. According to him, Jammu recorded a minimum temperature of 10.5°C, which was 2.0°C below normal for the winter capital of J&K, compared to 8.5°C the night before. According to him, Banihal recorded 6.6°C, Batote 8.5°C, and Bhaderwah 7.4°C. The weather is predicted to be mainly dry from December 24 to 26, according to the MeT official. On December 27, mostly cloudy conditions are predicted with the chance of light snowfall over a few isolated higher regions. Generally speaking, December 28–31 is going to be dry. "Overall there is no significant weather activity till December ending" . [caption id="attachment_7684" align="alignnone" width="300"] Amid cloud cover, slight improvement in cold wave conditions in Kashmir[/caption]

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752 New Covid Cases, 4 Deaths Reported In 24 Hrs

editor December 23, 2023

New Delhi, Dec 23: According to Union health ministry data updated on Saturday, India saw a one-day increase of 752 coronavirus infections, the highest since May 21, 2023, while the number of active cases increased to 3,420. The data updated at 8 am showed that the death toll was recorded at 5,33,332 with four new deaths reported in a span of 24 hours, two from Kerala and one each from Rajasthan and Karnataka. The total number of Covid cases in the country was 4.50 crore (4,50,07,964). According to the health ministry's website, 4,44,71,212 people have recovered from the illness, meaning that the country's recovery rate is 98.81 percent. The current fatality rate is 1.19 percent. [caption id="attachment_7681" align="alignnone" width="300"] 752 New Covid Cases, 4 Deaths Reported In 24 Hrs[/caption]

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Mobile Internet suspended in Poonch, Rajouri amid massive anti-terrorist operation

editor December 23, 2023

JAMMU: As security forces continued their massive search operation to find terrorists responsible for the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left five soldiers dead, mobile Internet services were suspended in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts early on Saturday, officials said. The mysterious deaths of three people who were allegedly picked up by the Army for questioning and the widespread anger that resulted from the release of videos allegedly depicting the suspects being tortured led to the suspension of mobile Internet services in the twin border districts.Official sources said that mobile Internet services were suspended in the districts of Poonch and Rajouri as a preventive measure to check rumor-mongering and stop miscreants from creating any law and order issues, even though both Army and civil authorities are mum about the actual situation. The sources stated that in order to maintain peace, more police and paramilitary personnel were stationed in sensitive areas of the districts and that senior Army, police, and civil officers were keeping an eye on the situation. At Dhatyar Morh, between Dhera Ki Gali and Bufliaz, under the control of Surankote police station in Poonch, three to four heavily armed terrorists targeted an army gipsy and a truck late on Thursday afternoon, killing five soldiers and wounding two more.Following the assault, it was reported that the terrorists stole some of the soldiers' weapons and disfigured the bodies of at least two soldiers. Following the attack, a massive search and rescue operation was initiated in the heavily forested areas, including Thanamandi in Rajouri. However, according to the officials, there has been no new communication with the terrorists who are escaping. Three people who were being questioned by the Army in relation to the attack on Thursday passed away inexplicably on Friday. According to the sources, while the inquiry into their deaths is ongoing, their bodies have been turned over to their relatives for final ceremonies. Safeer Hussain (43), Mohd Showket (27) and Shabir Ahmad (32) of Topa Peer village in Bufliaz were identified as the deceased; however, the reason for their demise was not immediately known. [caption id="attachment_7677" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mobile Internet suspended in Poonch, Rajouri amid massive anti-terrorist operation[/caption]

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Major infiltration bid foiled along IB in Jammu; 1 terrorist killed

editor December 23, 2023

JAMMU: An attempt at infiltration was foiled early on Saturday by security personnel manning the International Border (IB), killing one terrorist, according to officials. According to the officials, the operation began in the early hours of the morning when they saw four heavily armed terrorists trying to enter this side from across the IB in the Khour sector of Akhnoor. One of the infiltrating terrorists was reportedly hit and fell to the ground by the troops' effective fire. But according to the officials, the deceased's body was dragged back across the IB by his friends. [caption id="attachment_7674" align="alignnone" width="300"] Major infiltration bid foiled along IB in Jammu; 1 terrorist killed[/caption]

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Charas worth Rs 1.04 cr seized in Mumbai, 3 including Kashmir resident held

editor December 23, 2023

MUMBAI: According to an official on Friday, the Mumbai police's Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has taken three people into custody, including a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, and seized charas valued at Rs 1.04 crore. According to him, the accused were a part of an interstate drug trafficking organisation. In a special operation, the ANC's Bandra unit detained two people in the Byculla area and took 1.8 kg of premium Kashmiri charas, according to a crime branch official. After another man was arrested as a result of their questioning, 800 grammes more of Kashmiri charas were taken from his possession.According to the official, the drug was brought to Mumbai by the accused, a Kashmiri national, who hid it in walnut bags. Two cases have been filed against another accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. According to the official, he had previously had up to 55 kg of charas taken from him in the Worli area. He said that during another operation, the ANC's Azad Maidan unit had arrested three people and seized 120 grammes of mephedrone valued at Rs 24 lakh. They had also recovered Rs 22 lakh in cash. [caption id="attachment_7671" align="alignnone" width="300"] Charas worth Rs 1.04 cr seized in Mumbai, 3 including Kashmir resident held[/caption]

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3 men found dead under mysterious circumstances near Poonch encounter site

editor December 23, 2023

JAMMU: Near the scene of a terrorist ambush on two Army vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district that left five soldiers dead and two injured the day before, three men were discovered dead under suspicious circumstances on Friday, according to officials. According to officials, the Army detained eight individuals, including the deceased, for interrogation regarding the attack that occurred on Thursday at Dhatyar Morh, which is under the Surankote police station's jurisdiction and lies between Dhera Ki Gali and Bufliaz. They claimed that Shabir Ahmad (32), Mohammad Showket (27), and Safeer Hussain (43), all of whom lived in the Topa Peer village of Bufliaz, died under mysterious circumstances, though it was not immediately clear why they died.Senior Superintendent of Police Vinay Kumar and Poonch Deputy Commissioner Choudhary Mohammad Yasin arrived in Bufliaz after hearing of the three men's deaths. According to the officials, Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar is currently travelling to Surankote. Four soldiers were killed and two more were injured when three to four heavily armed terrorists attacked a Maruti Gipsy and an Army truck late on Thursday afternoon. After the attack, at least two soldiers' bodies were reportedly defaced by the terrorists, who also took some of their weapons. [caption id="attachment_7668" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3 men found dead under mysterious circumstances near Poonch encounter site[/caption]

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1 dead, another injured as mortar shell explodes in Samba

editor December 23, 2023

SAMBA: In the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday night, a mortar shell exploded, injuring one person and killing another, according to officials. As a result of someone tinkering with an ancient mortar shell that they had taken from a forest, they claimed, the Sumb area exploded. According to the police, the injured party is now in the hospital. According to Samba Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Benam Tosh, the issue has to do with tampering with a mortar shell that was taken from a forested area. He mentioned that there had been an earlier incident of a similar nature in the area. According to the SSP, an investigation is underway. [caption id="attachment_7665" align="alignnone" width="300"] 1 dead, another injured as mortar shell explodes in Samba[/caption]

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Terrorism on its death bed in Kashmir: LG Sinha

editor December 23, 2023

SRINAGAR: On Friday, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha declared that terrorism was dying in the valley and that the union territory's security situation had improved since Article 370 was repealed. The terror attack that occurred on Thursday in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of five soldiers and the injuries of two more, was also referred to by Sinha as "unfortunate". He accused "our neighbour" of trying to upset the tranquilly in the valley, seemingly referring to Pakistan. "This is a really regrettable occurrence. Such violence is condemned by us. Such actions by our neighbour have been disrupting the tranquilly in the valley. However, Sinha stated that it is all in vain because terrorism is dying in Kashmir."Since the abrogation of Article 370, the security situation has significantly improved," he said to reporters outside of an event hosted by the Calcutta Chamber of Commerce earlier today. As he addressed specific questions posed by the chamber's members, Sinha added, "The security situation in Kashmir is better than that in Bengal." But afterwards, when reporters questioned him about the remark, he added: " [caption id="attachment_7662" align="alignnone" width="300"] Terrorism on its death bed in Kashmir: LG Sinha[/caption]

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12th century sculptures of Lord Shiva, Goddess Indrani found near Jammu

editor December 23, 2023

JAMMU: Exquisite sculptures from the 12th century have been retrieved by the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums from the Bhour Camp area nearby. On Friday, an official stated that the department was notified by some sources of the discovery of rare sculptures in the Bhour Camp area. As a result, a group from the Archaeology department visited the location and removed the sculptures, guided and overseen by Pardeep Kumar, Director of Archives, Archaeology, and Museums. The team seized the sculptures in accordance with the J&K Act 1954's provisions.Based on initial research, it has been discovered that the sculptures, which date to the 12th century AD, are extremely rare. These sculptures show the human form of Goddess Indrani, which measures 28" by 13.5" and weighs roughly 55 kg, and Lord Shiva, which measures 21" by 14" and weighs roughly 40 kg. The official stated that the department is prepared to begin the process of preserving these sculptures. [caption id="attachment_7659" align="alignnone" width="300"] 12th century sculptures of Lord Shiva, Goddess Indrani found near Jammu[/caption]

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Bajrang Punia To Return Padma Shri In Protest Over WFI Chief Election

editor December 22, 2023

NEW DELHI, Dec 22: Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia made the decision on Friday to return the Padma Shri award in protest of Sanjay Singh's (a supporter of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh) election to the presidency of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). "I'm giving the Prime Minister my Padmashree back. This letter is all I have to say. This is my statement," the bronze-winning wrestler from the Tokyo Olympics wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter. On Thursday, Sanjay was chosen as the WFI president, with the panel headed by Brij Bhushan's close aide taking 13 of the 15 positions.Following Sanjay's election, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang, and Vinesh Phogat spoke at a press conference where Sakshi—who won a bronze medal in Rio in 2016—announced her decision to resign from the sport in protest. "Dear PM Ji, hope your health is well," Bajrang wrote in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I know you have a lot on your plate, but I wanted to take a moment to write to you about the wrestlers in our nation.You must be aware that the nation's female wrestlers began a protest against Brij Bhushan Singh in January of this year, claiming that he had harassed them sexually. I joined them in protest as well. After the government promised tough action, the protest ended.The well-known wrestler continued, "But even after three months, there was no FIR against Brij Bhushan," expressing his disappointment. In April, we protested on the streets once more to force the police to at least register a formal complaint against him.By April, there were only 7 complainants remaining from the 19 in January. Therefore, it can be said that Brij Bhushan influenced twelve female wrestlers. When Bajrang attempted to travel to the Parliament to meet with PM Modi and deliver his letter of protest against Sanjay Singh's election, he was stopped by Delhi Police officials at the Kartavya Path."No, I don't have authorization. I am unable to enter, so if you could please forward this letter to the PMs. When Delhi Police officers stopped Bajrang, he said, "I'm not being aggressive or protesting. [caption id="attachment_7656" align="alignnone" width="300"] Bajrang Punia To Return Padma Shri In Protest Over WFI Chief Election[/caption]

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