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Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…

Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah
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Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials
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Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials

BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…

Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar

SRINAGAR, Dec 10: A fire broke out in the Member Legislative Assembly Hostel (MLA) in Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said. There was no report of any casualty in the incident. The Fire and Emergency officials said that fire broke out at around noon in the first floor of the MLA hostel quarter situated at the…

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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College
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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College

JHANSI: At least 10 infants were killed after a massive fire broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh late Friday evening, officials said. According to hospital officials, there were 54 infants admitted to the NICU ward and several infants trapped have been rescued. The dousing, as…

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RR Swain to lead J&K delegation as 3 day conference on security issues to begin in Jaipur
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RR Swain to lead J&K delegation as 3 day conference on security issues to begin in Jaipur

JAMMU: Today in Jaipur, Rajasthan, the three-day conference between Inspector Generals and Director Generals of Police on multifaceted security issues is scheduled to start. DGPs and IGPs from every State and UT in the nation are attending the conference, which will take place at the Rajasthan International Centre (RIC) in Jhalana, either in person or virtually. The Conference will centre on important security issues with multiple facets, such as cyber fraud, pro-Khalistani activities, and terror threats in Jammu and Kashmir. Over 250 officers of DGP and IGP rank were expected to attend the conference, which was scheduled to start at 2:00 pm today.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to open the conference, highlighting its importance in forming India's internal security and policing policies. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is anticipated to attend all of the conference's sessions. According to a representative of the Union Home Ministry, the agenda addresses urgent issues like cybercrimes, pro-Khalistani activities, terror threats, the Maoist issue, the application of newly passed criminal laws, coordination between state police, and general election security plans. The leader of the J&K delegation at the conference, DGP J&K RR Swain, will take an active part in the discussions.Presentations on counterterrorism, internet fraud, cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, pro-Khalistani group activities, and left-wing extremism will all be covered during the conference. The conference's main goal is to give participants a forum for in-depth conversations on new internal security issues while encouraging cooperation and strategic planning. The roadmap for enforcing new criminal laws, investigating futuristic themes in security and policing, and devising responses to the problems presented by new technologies like Deep fake and Artificial Intelligence are among the main items on the agenda. Regular presentations are made in front of the prime minister during the conference, which makes it easier to identify actionable points.The Minister of State for Home Affairs, the Cabinet Secretary, the National Security Advisor, senior government officials from India, the DGP of States and UTs, the heads of central police organisations and armed forces, and senior officials from the Indian government are among the notable attendees. This year's conference is expected to carry on the tradition of being at the forefront of national security discourse, having previously played a significant role in shaping India's policing and internal security strategies. [caption id="attachment_8416" align="alignnone" width="300"] RR Swain to lead J&K delegation as 3 day conference on security issues to begin in Jaipur[/caption]…

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Search Operations Launched In Poonch

MENDHAR/JAMMU, Jan 5: Following reports of suspicious activity in the area, security forces conducted cordon and search operations (CASO) in a number of villages in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, according to officials. According to them, the operations are taking place in the villages located in the Mendhar sub-division's border belt. More information is anticipated. [caption id="attachment_8413" align="alignnone" width="300"] Search Operations Launched In Poonch[/caption]  

LeT terrorist involved in army man Umer Fayaz’s killing shot dead in Shopian: JKP

SHOPIAN: In an anti-terrorist operation in south Kashmir's Shopian district, J&K Police and security forces killed a terrorist belonging to the banned terror group LeT, officials announced today. A police spokesman said that in the early hours of the morning, Police, Army (34RR), and CRPF (178Bn) jointly launched a cordon and search operation in the village Chotigam area of Shopian in response to specific information regarding the presence of terrorists in the area. The terrorist in hiding opened fire on the joint search party indiscriminately as they got closer to the suspected location during the search operation. The joint search party successfully retaliated, resulting in an encounter. "01 terrorist was killed in the ensuing encounter, and his body was found at the scene.He has been identified as Chek Cholan resident Bilal Ahmed Bhat, son of Ghulam Rasool Bhat, who is associated with the banned terrorist organisation LeT," he said. According to police records, the terrorist who was killed was involved in multiple terror crime cases. One of these cases involved the killing of a local army personnel, Umer Fayaz, son of Fayaz Ahmad Parray, who lived in Sudsan Kulgam. Another involved throwing a grenade at non-local labourers in Hermain, which led to the immediate death of two labourers.Additionally, he was responsible for the deaths of two Kashmiri pandits who lived in Chotigam Shopian: Sunil Kumar Bhat, son of Sri G Bhat, and Pretimber Nath, son of Arjun Nath Bhat. He also participated in the attack on Chotigam resident Bal Krishan @Sonu. Additionally, he played a role in encouraging twelve young people from the area to enlist in the terrorist organisation. He was implicated in the murder of an arrested terrorist who was in charge of the search party during a CASO at Nowgam in 2022, in addition to other acts of terrorism."From the scene of the encounter, incriminating materials, weapons, and ammunition, including an AK series rifle and three magazines, were found. To further investigate and look into their possible involvement in other terror crimes, all of the recovered materials have been added to case files. In this regard, an investigation has been started and a case has been filed with the police under the applicable legal provisions. The spokesman asked people to cooperate with the police until the area was thoroughly cleaned and cleared of any explosive materials. [caption id="attachment_8407" align="alignnone" width="300"] LeT terrorist involved in army man Umer Fayaz’s killing shot dead in Shopian: JKP[/caption]    

VDG Found Dead Mysteriously With Bullet Injury In Doda

Jammu, Jan 5: In the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, a Village Defence Guard (VDG) was discovered dead under suspicious circumstances on Friday, having been shot. According to the police, Balwant Singh, a VDG who lived in Kharangal, Gandoh, was found dead inexplicably. Also discovered there, according to the police, was his.303 rifle. They claimed that while the case was being filed and the investigation was underway, his body was moved to the hospital.(Agencies) [caption id="attachment_8404" align="alignnone" width="300"] VDG Found Dead Mysteriously With Bullet Injury In Doda[/caption]

Severe Cold continues despite slight rise in temp in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Although the minimum temperature increased slightly, the extremely cold weather persisted in Jammu and Kashmir, with Srinagar recording a low of minus 3.0°C on Friday. Although the previous night's minimum temperature in Srinagar was recorded at minus 3.8°C, an official from the meteorological department stated that the current temperature of minus 3.0°C was 0.9°C below average for this time of year in the summer capital of J&K. According to him, Qazigund recorded a minimum temperature of minus 3.0°C as opposed to minus 3.4°C the night before. According to the MeT official, the minimum temperature was 0.1°C lower than usual for Kashmir's gateway town. Pahalgam saw a low of minus 4.5°C, down from minus 5.1°C the night before. This was 2.1°C above average for the well-known south Kashmiri resort.According to the official, Kokernag, which is located in south Kashmir, saw a minimum temperature of minus 2.0°C as opposed to minus 2.4°C the night before. The temperature was also 1.5°C higher than usual for the area. According to the official, Kupwara town in north Kashmir saw a low of minus 2.6°C, down from minus 3.9°C the night before. This was 0.1°C below average. According to the official, Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 3.5°C, down from minus 4.2°C the night before. The temperature was also 3.5°C higher than usual for the well-known north Kashmiri skiing resort. According to him, Jammu recorded a minimum temperature of 5.1°C, which was 2.2°C below normal for the winter capital of J&K, compared to 4.7°C the night before. According to him, the lows at Banihal (minus 0.4°C), Batote (3.0°C), and Bhaderwah (0.2°C) were recorded. The Kashmir valley is experiencing "Chillai-Kalan," a severe 40-day winter season that ends on January 30. It does not, however, signal the end of winter. The next two periods are called "Chillai-Khurd," which lasts for 20 days from January 30 to February 19, and "Chillai-Bachha," or "baby cold," which lasts for 10 days from February 20 to March 1. According to the weatherman, the next day or two could bring "very light" snow to "isolated extreme higher reaches" and generally cloudy and dry weather over plains. He stated that mostly dry weather is anticipated from January 6-7. On January 8, he said, mostly cloudy weather is predicted with the chance of light rain or snow in a few isolated higher reaches. He stated that generally dry weather is anticipated from January 9–10. [caption id="attachment_8401" align="alignnone" width="300"] Severe Cold continues despite slight rise in temp in Kashmir[/caption]    

JCCI delegation calls on Gadkari

JAMMU: Anil Gupta, senior vice president, Rajeev Gupta, junior vice president, Manish Gupta, secretary general, and Rajesh Gupta, secretary, led a delegation from the Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry to meet with Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road, Transport, and Highways in New Delhi. They informed him of their concerns regarding the proposed construction designs of the Katra-Delhi Express way, particularly the Kunjwani to Narwal section and Kunjwani to Satwari section, and provided a memorandum. The delegation was also accompanied by senior BJP leader Devender Rana, the former senior vice president of the JCCI, Sham Lal Langer, and Seh Parbhari of the BJP Himachal State unit, who was in Delhi. Arun Gupta stated during the conversation that J&K is going through unheard-of growth and development at the moment, and that enormous infrastructure projects are changing the Union Territory and greatly enhancing its general prosperity. Regarding the ongoing infrastructure development projects in J&K, especially the Katra-Delhi Motorway, he voiced some concerns and suggestions. Gupta brought the Minister's attention to the motorway flyover construction plan that calls for the installation of blind walls between Kunjwani and Narwal. Gupta acknowledged the significance of infrastructure development and stated that the blind walls on either side of the highway may sever important links between residences, businesses, and retail establishments. According to him, the blind walls might not be in line with the community's present needs, which could lead to problems for locals, impede emergency services, and affect pedestrians' everyday commutes. He made note of the fact that this area is primarily used for commercial purposes. This region is home to a wide range of commercial operations, including small-scale services, retail, malls, hospitals, and wholesale. A wholesale fruit market, a mandi, and garages for heavy vehicles, including bodybuilding units for trucks and buses, are located approximately 6 km from the project starting point at 515 KM +000. About 502 commercial establishments will be affected by the project, including 365 retail stores, 10 car showrooms with both private and public vehicles, construction equipment and service centres, 37 godowns, 5 schools, 65 office spaces, 7 hospitals, 5 malls, and 8 shops housed in sheds in both public and private buildings. The impact of the livelihood would extend beyond the businesses to the households (HH) who would lose their stores. Since godowns are only used to support businesses, losing them will have a direct impact on a household's source of income in addition to causing inconvenience with regard to storing goods. As a result, 587 commercial establishments will face a loss of revenue due to this, which will have an immediate effect on Jammu's economy. Since both residential and commercial areas are included in the section from Kunjwani to Narwal, we think a community-friendly pillar-based design for the motorway flyover would be more appropriate.We would like to draw your attention to the fact that the construction of a proposed flyover from Kunjwani to Satwari section, up to the Government College for Women in Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, is putting the livelihood of sixty-five shopkeepers in grave danger. The proposed flyover design puts these shopkeepers, who have operated their businesses for more than 60 years, in danger of losing their jobs. Recognising how vital these companies are to the neighbourhood, we humbly ask that the flyover be moved slightly—by 1.5 meters—in order to preserve the jobs of at least 45 store owners. This change would demonstrate the government's support for regional companies while also protecting these families' financial security. In this regard, JCCI requested the Union Minister's intervention. Gadkari then discussed the topics covered in the meeting with the Chairman of NHAI. He further promised that he would personally investigate the matters and ascertain the resolution to the aforementioned concerns. [caption id="attachment_8386" align="alignnone" width="300"] JCCI delegation calls on Gadkari[/caption]        …

Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Shopian

SRINAGAR: According to officials, a confrontation between terrorists and security forces started on Friday morning in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir. Terrorists and security personnel engaged in combat in the early hours of the day in Jammu and Kashmir's Chotigam area of the Shopian district. Officials say that the encounter is still going on in the Shopian district's Chotigam area. Officials from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Army, and the police are on the scene, they said. "A meeting has begun in the Chotigam neighbourhood of the Shopian district. There are Army, CRPF, and Shopian Police on duty. There will be more information to come. Kashmir Zone Police wrote on X, "@JmuKmrPolice." More information is anticipated. [caption id="attachment_8382" align="alignnone" width="300"] Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Shopian[/caption]

SIA attaches properties of 2 accused in narco-terror case

SRINAGAR: In a narco-terror case, the State Investigation Agency on Thursday attached the properties of two individuals in the Jammu and Kashmir districts of Pulwama and Baramulla, according to officials here. Since Abdul Rashid Bhat is running away, the SIA carried out the attachment orders that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Srinagar issued against him. Bhat lives in Larkipora in the Pulwama district's Awantipora. They claimed that the SIA had attached Bhat's portion of the joint property, approximately 5,500 square feet of land. According to the officials, SIA agents apprehended five kanals of land in the Sopore area of the Baramulla district, which belonged to Abdul Rashid Mir, the accused. [caption id="attachment_8379" align="alignnone" width="300"] SIA attaches properties of 2 accused in narco-terror case[/caption]  

GMC Baramulla makes history with innovative Shoulder Reconstruction Surgery

BARAMULLA: Today marked a significant milestone for the Department of Orthopaedics at Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla as it saw the successful completion of a novel AC Acromioclavicular Joint Shoulder Reconstruction with Hamstring Graft. Under the direction of Assistant Professor Dr. Ishtiyaq Abdullah, the surgical team completed the complex operation without the need for any implants, establishing a new benchmark for orthopaedic surgery in the area. The patient underwent the ground-breaking procedure at the Ortho Theatre GMC Baramulla after receiving a diagnosis of Type 3 right AC joint dislocation. The patient also had an MRI. The Aayushman Bharat scheme was used for the procedure, which involved making a bra-style incision and carefully reconstructing the joint using a Hamstring Graft. The triumph of this pioneering procedure not only bolsters the remarkable medical accomplishments at GMC Baramulla but also underscores the organization's commitment to offering cutting-edge healthcare services to the populace. The Ortho team would like to thank Prof. Dr. Ruby Reshi, the principal of GMC Baramulla, and Dr. Parvaiz Masoodi, the medical superintendent, for their unwavering support in making this advanced surgery a reality at GMC Baramulla. This accomplishment highlights the skill and commitment of GMC Baramulla's medical staff and confirms the company's commitment to raising healthcare standards. The innovative AC Joint reconstruction demonstrates the institution's unwavering commitment to excellence and represents a substantial advancement in orthopaedic surgery. [caption id="attachment_8376" align="alignnone" width="300"] GMC Baramulla makes history with innovative Shoulder Reconstruction Surgery[/caption]