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Raid on suspected terrorist’s house in Jammu

editor September 26, 2023Leave a comment

JAMMU: On the outskirts of Jammu, the Special Investigation Agency (SIA) reportedly conducted a search on a former terrorist associate's home on Tuesday. Early in the morning, the Jammu and Kashmir Police's counter-insurgency division conducted a search of Mohd Iqbal's home in the Peer Bagh neighbourhood of Sunjwan and seized a mobile and two SIM cards for analysis, according to police. According to the authorities, Iqbal was formerly a resident of the village of Khor in the Mahore Tehsil in the Reasi district and the operation was carried out under the assumption that he still has ties to terrorists. [caption id="attachment_3193" align="alignnone" width="300"] Raid on suspected terrorist's house in Jammu[/caption]

Oil tanker used in bovines smuggling seized with 16 cattle

editor September 26, 2023Leave a comment

RAJOURI:The vigilant police in Rajouri confiscated an oil tanker and freed 16 livestock from the hands of smugglers after exposing their method of illegally transporting cattle to the Kashmir valley via Mughal Road. According to official sources, a police team led by SHO Rajouri Inspector Aejaz Ahmed Wani laid a naka on the outskirts of the town on the orders of SSP Rajouri, Amritpal Singh, and during checking they intercepted a Bharat Petroleum Oil Tanker bearing registration No. HR38S - 5582 that was travelling from the Jammu side.The police squad became suspicious while checking. They began a thorough inspection of the oil ship and eventually discovered 16 cattle loaded cruelly and ruthlessly inside the tanker without having received valid DM licence. All 16 animals were saved, and the vehicle was captured. Tanker driver Shoket Ali, a Reasi resident and the son of Shah Mohd, was detained by the police. In this regard, a FIR was filed under the appropriate sections at Police Station Rajouri. The SSP instructed the police teams to increase the district-wide inspection of all sorts of cars. [caption id="attachment_3190" align="alignnone" width="259"] Oil tanker used in bovines smuggling seized with 16 cattle[/caption]

China’s ‘Batwoman’ warns that there could be more Covid-like ‘outbreaks’ in the future

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SEP 25, 2023 : Shi Zhengli, regarded as one of China's top virologists, has issued a warning that a new coronavirus is likely to emerge in the near future. Shi Zenghli, known as "batwoman" for her study into viruses that spread from animals, particularly bats, to people, declared in a report that the world needed to be ready for a disease similar to Covid-19. In a study report she co-authored with her colleagues, she stated, "If a coronavirus caused diseases to emerge before, there is a high chance it will cause future outbreaks."Shi's team at the Wuhan Institute of Virology assessed the likelihood of 40 different coronavirus species spreading to humans and classified half of them as "highly risky." The study was based on an examination of a number of viral characteristics, such as population size, genetic diversity, host species, and any prior zoonotic infections (diseases that spread from animals to people). Six of these 40 are known to have already led to human infection with illnesses. Future illness emergence "is almost certain, and it is highly likely that a [coronavirus] disease will emerge again," the report stated.The study was released in the English-language journal Emerging Microbes & Infections in July, but it wasn't until this month that it started trending on Chinese social media. This may be in part due to the study's non-Chinese language, but a researcher from the CDC in the country claimed it also showed a desire to move on from the topic in light of China's abrupt reversal of its zero-Covid regulations. "Sometimes in private conversations, when talking with other public health scholars, we have noticed that Chinese authorities are downplaying Covid-19, intentionally or unintentionally, and some cities have stopped releasing infection data," the scientist, who wished to remain anonymous, said to the South Morning China Post.The Wuhan team has also discovered sensitive and speedy testing methods that might be applied to continuously keep an eye on these dangerous infections. They have also discovered key hosts of the disease, including intermediate species like camels, civets, pigs, and pangolins as well as natural hosts like bats and rodents. Despite the significance of this research, many Chinese virologists have refrained from commenting on Shi's most recent discoveries because of the intense emotions surrounding it. The Wuhan Institute of Virology has come under fire, with some US legislators espousing the idea that Covid-19 was the result of an unintentional lab leak.This explanation, however, is still hotly debated because many experts think the illness actually started in an animal, presumably a bat, and then spread to people via an unnamed host. There is no evidence to support the lab leak idea, according to declassified US intelligence papers disclosed in June, although it cannot be ruled out. [caption id="attachment_3187" align="alignnone" width="300"] China's 'Batwoman' warns that there could be more Covid-like 'outbreaks' in the future[/caption]

NIA court rejects bail plea of 10 separatists

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SRINAGAR: On Monday, a special court in this city denied the bail requests of ten second-rung separatist leaders who had been detained on suspicion of attempting to resurrect the outlawed Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). Further Sessions Judge Srinagar Sandeep Gandotra, a special judge appointed under the NIA Act, rejected the separatists' arguments, stating that granting them bail at this point would jeopardise the interests of the general public and the state. The embargo outlined in section 43(D) proviso 5 is invoked in the current case, and the court noted that the accused parties/applicants do not merit the freedom of release at this time. "Furthermore, public interests/interests of the state/UT shall be at risk if the accused persons/applicants be expanded on bail at this point. Accordingly, the applications are denied, and they will be added to the records once the required procedures have been followed, the court stated. The bail application hearing had been grouped by the court. The judge further stated that the denial of the bail requests should not be interpreted as a judgement on the merits of the main case.Firdous Ahmad Shah, Jahangir Ahmad Bhat, Saheel @ Suhail Ahmad Mir, Khursheed Ahmad Bhat, Syed Rehman Shams, Sajad Hussain Gul, Mohammad Rafiq Phaloo, Gh. Hassan Parray @ Firdousi, Mohammed Yaseen Bhat, and Shabir Ahmad Dar were among the separatist leaders who had filed the bail applications. They were detained in July of this year on suspicion of attempting to resurrect the JKLF, which the Centre had banned in March of this year. [caption id="attachment_3184" align="alignnone" width="300"] NIA court rejects bail plea of 10 separatists[/caption]

CS reviews the progress of IT initiatives

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SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta presided over a thorough evaluation of the IT Department today with the goal of further easing the lives of regular citizens through the use of e-initiatives for more transparency and door-step delivery of various government services. Alongside the evaluation, he also unveiled a number of IT initiatives, including the Cyber Crisis Management Plan (CCMP), Open Government Data (OGD) platform, Digital Internship 2.0, and five (05) new online services dedicated to the public.Along with other senior officers from the IT Department, the CEO of JKeGA, the State Informatics Officer of NIC, and the Commissioner/Secretary of the IT Department all attended the review meeting and launch event. The Chief Secretary acknowledged Team J&K's efforts at the outset of the evaluation for reaching the milestone of earning the top rank among States and UTs in terms of the number of e-services made available to citizens. At the same time, he made it clear that the success should inspire everyone to find other areas and services that should be offered in an electronic format in order to further improve the ease of the general population. He emphasised that e-services have improved departmental efficiency and are a very effective tool for achieving the "BhrashtacharMukt J&K" administration goal.The general public is also appreciating e-initiatives for their transparent, hassle-free character. He asked the department to keep working to increase the number of e-services available, advocating the addition of new services and setting a goal of achieving 1500 e-services. Dr. Mehta oversaw the production of thorough reports highlighting the backlog of e-files inside various government departments for prompt file destruction during the evaluation of e-office. He emphasised the significance of pinpointing users that display subpar file disposal rates. He also emphasised the use of cutting-edge tools in e-office processes, like voice-to-text converters, and evaluated the advancement of the Digital DPR and Virtual Tour projects.He ordered the inclusion of the PSGA timeline in the SMS delivered to individuals upon submitting an e-service application before the end of this month in order to increase empowerment & transparency and to sensitise the general public about their right to timely public service delivery. Meanwhile, the Chief Secretary described the creation of new horizons in J&K as evidence of increased transparency while announcing the JK instances of the Open Government Data (OGD) Platform, the Cyber Crisis Management Plan (CCMP), and the Digital Internship Programme 2.0. Prerna Puri, the Commissioner Secretary for Information Technology, spoke at the event and told the audience that this year the Department is accepting a batch of 17 interns for training under the "Digital Internship Programme 2.0." She said that the program's goal is to increase participants' ability to comprehend how government services and procedures operate more clearly. [caption id="attachment_3181" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS reviews the progress of IT initiatives[/caption]

JKP rescue stranded family from Bangus valley

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KUPWARA: A family who had become lost in the dense Bangus Valley forest was saved by Dial 112 services, and the J&K Police and Army team then moved the family to a safer location. Another instance of being a hero came when Dial-112 received a distress call on September 24, 2002, reporting that Atiq-ul-Rahman and his family, which included five women and five young children (a total of 11 people), had travelled to Bangus Valley in Kupwara for a picnic."They decided to take the Upper Rajwar Wader Bala route to Handwara on their way back to their starting point. Unfortunately, they were lost in thick trees and their vehicle became trapped, rendering it immobile. When they were in trouble, they dialled 112 for immediate assistance. As a result, Dial-112 immediately alerted the pertinent police units stationed in the neighbourhood for the urgent assistance.The official continued, "On receiving this information, Incharge Police Post Zachaldara immediately acted along with a police party and Army (21RR) and launched the rescue effort. After arduous efforts, the unified team arrived at the location and located the stranded family, saving the lives of 11 people. The stranded family was then moved to Police Post Zachaldara by the joint team for a night's stay, where they were also given refreshments. Additionally, a JCB that the police organised tow their stranded car away from the scene, and then they were taken up to the main road where they continued on their way home.According to the spokesman, the trapped family thanked the police for their rapid assistance and appreciated Dial 112. [caption id="attachment_3178" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP rescue stranded family from Bangus valley[/caption]

CS For Comprehensive Measures To Improve Footfall To Jambu Zoo; Lion And Tiger Arriving In October

editor September 25, 2023Leave a comment

JAMMU, Sept 25: On his visit to the Jambu Zoo in Nagrota, Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta evaluated the amenities offered to guests as well as the overall operation of the zoological park, which was opened to the public last year. The Chief Secretary noted during his inspections that, given the attractions present, the facility's foot traffic has to be increased. He noted that schoolchildren and other wildlife enthusiasts may also be taught about animals, their behaviour, and important aspects of them. Dr. Mehta further argued that educating tourists about the Zoo's amenities and location would boost the number of people visiting it.He saw that there is no signage directing people towards the Zoo. He persuaded the authorities that large, permanent hoardings at the airport, the railway station and along the road should be put up to draw attention from travellers and inform them about this attraction. Additionally, he said that since the Zoo is located on their path to the cave shrine, it would be wise to encourage the thousands of pilgrims who visit the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine to stop by for refreshments here.Dr. Mehta also observed the campus's closed cafeteria and Nature Interpretation Centre. He demanded that both of these facilities be made operational right away so that visitors to the Zoo would find it to be inclusive and educational. Additionally, he instructed them to stock the cafeteria with Jammu's traditional dishes, especially those prepared with millets, because they are popular and healthful across the country.The Chief Secretary thanked the employees for taking such good care of the animals while touring various animal enclosures. He instructed them to provide for the health and well-being of all of these animals. Regarding additional interventions, he said that it would be simple to bring in the tiger by October 15 and the lion by October 25. He said that such creatures are popular with most people and would draw in most tourists, including kids. He advised them to consider adding hippopotamus to the Zoological Park as an additional attraction.The Chief Secretary added that the administration should think about keeping the Zoo open to the public in the morning and evening as well, given the scorching summer weather in Jammu. He urged them to consider keeping the Zoo open from 7:00 am to 10:00 am in the morning and from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on days with high temperatures so that visitors would have a cool place to visit. [caption id="attachment_3174" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS For Comprehensive Measures To Improve Footfall To Jambu Zoo; Lion And Tiger Arriving In…

If voted to power, Congress will conduct caste census: Rahul

editor September 25, 2023Leave a comment

BILASPUR: Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Congress, declared on Monday that if his party were to win the election, it would conduct a "caste census" in order to guarantee the "participation of OBCs, Dalits, tribals, and women." Additionally, he questioned whether the Prime Minister was afraid of such an effort and demanded to know why the Narendra Modi administration had withheld information about a "caste census" carried out by the Congress (when it was in office). Gandhi also waved a remote control at the audience while speaking at the state government's "Awas Nyay Sammelan" in the Parsada (Sakri) village of Bilaspur. He claimed that when the Congress pressed the remote, the poor and needy benefited, but that when the governing BJP did the same, "Adani gets ports, airports, and railway contracts.""The Congress carried out a caste census, which contains data on the population of each caste in the nation. This report is in the possession of the Union government, but Modiji refuses to make it public, he said. If we wish to allow participation for Other Backward Classes, Dalits, tribals, and women, a caste census must be undertaken. Gandhi stated that if Modi does not conduct a caste census, then when we get to power, our first action will be to organise a caste census to guarantee OBC representation. Gandhi noted that only three of the 90 secretaries in various Union government ministries are members of the OBC and that the government is managed by secretaries and cabinet secretaries rather than by MPs and MLAs.Gandhi stated that these three people only control 5% of the nation's budget and questioned whether there were only 5% OBC people in India. Gandhi asserted that the caste census is the solution to these issues and questioned Modi's fear of the census process. Gandhi waved a remote control to criticise the Modi administration at the occasion when he unveiled the Gramin Awas Nyay Yojna (GANY) of the Bhupesh Baghel government, which aims to give financial aid to families living in kutcha huts and homeless people in rural areas. Gandhi claimed that by pressing a remote button today, thousands of crores of rupees were deposited into the accounts of Chhattisgarh residents.The housing programme, which was announced during the day, will help those who were eligible for assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana but were unable to receive it since the Centre refused to release funding despite repeated requests from the state government, according to Gandhi. In front of cameras, we (Congress) press a remote control. It is done covertly by the BJP. The railway and airport contracts for Mumbai are awarded to tycoon Gautam Adani when the BJP presses a remote control, he claimed. Two remote controls are available. When we push it, English-medium schools are opened in Chhattisgarh and farmers are given money through the Nyay Scheme into their accounts. However, when the BJP pulls a lever, the public sector is privatised and Adani receives the rights to water, forests, and land, according to Gandhi.Gandhi claimed that after raising concerns about PM Modi's ties to Adani, his membership in the Lok Sabha was terminated. Gandhi was stripped of his LS membership after being given a two-year prison sentence by a court in Surat, Gujarat, for remarks he made at a rally in Karnataka regarding why robbers acquired the surname Modi. He regained his membership in the Lower House after the Supreme Court eventually overturned his sentence.

JKP gets ‘free access’ to track anti-national elements on social media

editor September 25, 2023Leave a comment

Srinagar, Sep 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have stepped up their efforts to stop the exploitation of social media sites for activities that are hostile to India and other nations. Police department sources have verified that they are tracing the IP addresses of anyone who engage in such actions.The Jammu and Kashmir Police have obtained direct collaboration from social media juggernauts like WhatsApp, X (formerly known as Twitter), Snapchat, Instagram, Telegram, and TiTok, among others, which distinguishes this project. According to news agency, this agreement has given the government access to information about those who use these platforms to foment anti-national sentiment.Recently, the Jammu and Kashmir Police's Cyber Investigation Kashmir (CIK) division arrested a person from Srinagar, demonstrating the effectiveness of this relationship. According to the report, this person was discovered to be running a false Instagram account and posting offensive comments.In addition, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and other pertinent organisations have infiltrated numerous WhatsApp and Telegram groups, where they regularly monitor activity. Insiders have revealed to Kashmir Dot Com, a journalistic organisation based in Srinagar, that a significant amount of priceless intelligence has been obtained through these operations.Even kids who participate in different Telegram groups, according to an official, are being watched. In order to prevent their wards from unintentionally taking part in anti-national actions, the officer emphasised the necessity of parents' vigilant oversight of their kids' internet activity. [caption id="attachment_3168" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP gets ‘free access’ to track anti-national elements on social media[/caption]

“Congress has been busy glorifying one family, nourishing corrupt system : PM Modi

editor September 25, 2023Leave a comment

BHOPAL: In poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a stinging attack on Congress on Monday, claiming the group "has been busy glorifying only one family," fostering "corrupt system," and that if given the chance to win the election, it would be a terrible loss for the state. The Prime Minister attacked Congress in his speech to the Karyakarta Mahakumbh in Bhopal, claiming that the opposition party "neither has the ability to see nor understand the national interest" on a number of different fronts. He claimed that neither Congress nor the nation wanted to change. "Congress cannot comprehend the development work being done in India... They oppose the growth of the nation.They never take pride in the nation's accomplishments because neither they nor the nation desire to evolve or adapt. If Congress is given the chance (to take power here), it will establish a "Bimaru Rajya" in Madhya Pradesh. They opposed digital payments, yet UPI mode is admired around the world, he claimed. Congress has been active in elevating a single family. Congress has been actively supporting India's corrupt system. Congress is like rusty iron—if left out in the rain, it will corrode. The national interest is currently neither visible nor understood by Congress, he continued. The Prime Minister stated that Madhya Pradesh must succeed in the upcoming years."This will be a huge loss for the state if Congress, a dynasty party, a party full of corruption, gets a chance (to come into power)," he remarked. The youth in Madhya Pradesh are fortunate to have "not witnessed the bad governance of the Congress government," the Prime Minister remarked, noting that the BJP government there has been in power for almost 20 years. This implies that the young people, who will cast their first ballots in the upcoming elections, have only ever known the BJP government. The current generation of Madhya Pradesh's youth is fortunate not to have experienced the dysfunctional leadership of the Congress government. The state was transformed into "Bimaru Rajya" by the Congress, but the BJP has made an effort to revitalise the state. The BJP government's development efforts and effective leadership have been seen by the local youth, the prime minister stated. He asserted that the 'Karyakarta Mahakumbh' demonstrates the vigour of BJP members. The phrase "Karyakarta Mahakumbh" conveys a lot. This demonstrates what is on people's minds in this place. This demonstrates the enthusiasm of the BJP workers. Madhya Pradesh is the nation's centre. The state's residents have always backed the BJP, he claimed. 'Garibi Hatao' was a motto Congress proposed fifty years ago, according to PM Modi, but it was never implemented. "Their (Congress) leaders, born with silver spoons in their mouths, do not care about the lives of the poor... They view adventure tourism as the poor's way of life... Poor people's colonies are now a popular venue for video shoots for Congress leaders. They have previously done this as well. According to him, the BJP government is presenting the world with a developed and opulent image of the nation. He said that Droupadi Murmu's election to the presidency was thwarted by Congress and other opposition parties. "These (Congress) are the same individuals who did everything in their power to prevent the nation's first tribal woman president, Droupadi Murmu, from taking office.These are the same individuals that have continually attempted to make her feel ashamed. These are the same people who barred daughters from serving on the front lines of the nation's armed forces, he claimed. Madhya Pradesh is one of five states that will hold elections for their assemblies later this year. [caption id="attachment_3165" align="alignnone"…

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