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Lt Colonel who was in coma after gunfight with terrorists in Kupwara dies after 8 yrs

editor December 25, 2023

CHANDIGARH: Lt Col Karanbir Singh Natt, Sena Medal, died on Saturday in Military Hospital Jalandhar. He had been in a coma for the past eight years following severe injuries he sustained fighting terrorists in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir in 2015. It was confirmed by Brig BA Dhillon (retd), Director Sainik Welfare, Punjab, that Lt Col Natt had passed away. In November 2015, Lt Col Natt was leading a combing operation against terrorists holed up in a village near Kupwara while acting as the second-in-command (2IC) of 160 Territorial Army Battalion (JAK Rifles). In 1998, Lt Col Natt was first commissioned in The Brigade of Guards as an officer under the Short Service Commission. Before being released from the regiment in 2012, he had…

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2 of marriage party dead, 13 others injured as vehicle falls into gorge in Reasi

editor December 25, 2023

REASI: In Reasi district on Monday, a car transporting a marriage celebration skidded off the road and tumbled down into a gorge, killing two people and injuring at least 13, according to officials. According to them, the Ecco car (JK20C-2474) was involved in an accident in the Mohre area while travelling from Balmatkote to Baddar Road. Locals and police launched a massive rescue operation immediately following the accident, they said.Two individuals lost their lives, but at least 13 others were hurt and taken to District Hospital Reasi, from where four critically injured patients were sent to GMC Rajouri for additional care, according to reports. It was confirmed by SDM Mohre Sayed Mazhar Ali Shah. These people were returning from a marriage ceremony, according to officials. According to a police official, an investigation has been launched and a case has been filed. [caption id="attachment_7711" align="alignnone" width="300"] 2 of marriage party dead, 13 others injured as vehicle falls into gorge in Reasi[/caption]

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Centre needs to address the root cause of terrorism in J&K: Farooq

editor December 25, 2023

JAMMU: President of the National Conference Farooq Abdullah stated on Sunday that the fight against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir cannot be won by the use of force, and he urged the Centre to look for solutions to deal with the underlying causes of the threat. According to the former chief minister, since terrorism is taking the lives of innocent people, the general public should also realise how pointless the ongoing violence is. Speaking with reporters outside of this book launch, Abdullah attacked the BJP for claiming that things are back to normal in Jammu and Kashmir"Promoting tourism or shouting for normalcy won't put an end to terrorism, which still exists. They were saying that the repeal of Article 370 (in 2019) put an end to terrorism, but after four years, it is still present and won't end until its underlying causes are identified, according to Abdullah. He was responding to the murder of retired police officer Mohd Shafi, who was shot dead by terrorists inside a mosque in his Gantmulla village in the Baramulla district of north Kashmir while delivering the "azan," or call to prayer. "I'm sorry the officer was killed. Those who are advocating for normalcy remain silent; instead of tackling the underlying issue, they attempted bandaging the wounds superficially. The common people need to realise that we are losing both officers and soldiers," Abdullah declared. The president of the National Conference stated that he is unable to comprehend how killing innocent people will benefit those who commit acts of violence. "To put an end to the carnage in Jammu and Kashmir, the central government needed to find the right approach. We have to find ways to stop terrorism instead of claiming normalcy or bringing up tourism, which is vulnerable in the face of terrorism, since we are, and always have been, a part of India," the speaker stated. According to him, using military or police force won't put an end to terrorism. "We have to go deeper and address the root cause to finish it off." Questioned about the increasing terror activity in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, Abdullah said that this goes against the government's assertions that everything is 'honky-dory'. "Who are the people calling for normalcy? Propaganda won't accomplish anything because people are dying in this place. They need to come up with a solution, and Farooq Abdullah doesn't have a book that offers one," he remarked. When asked if he thought India and Pakistan should discuss the issue, Abdullah replied that the central government should make the final decision In a different interview with the media, Abdullah voiced his worries about the possible deaths of three civilians while in detention after five soldiers were killed in a mash in the Poonch area of Surankote. He added that winning the fight against terrorism depends on the support of the populace. Terrorists who had earlier attacked and murdered our brave soldiers also tortured and killed three locals. This is bad news because the fight is against terrorism, not internal problems. If we aggravate our people, we will never win this war," he said. [caption id="attachment_7708" align="alignnone" width="300"] Centre needs to address the root cause of…

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Katra-Delhi Vande Bharat Express to halt at Udhampur, Kathua stations from 30 Dec

editor December 25, 2023

JAMMU: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced on Sunday that the new Vande Bharat express train, which will run from Katra to Delhi starting on December 30, will make stops at the railway stations in Udhampur and Kathua. In addition to being a huge relief, the Union Minister stated that the train will make stops in Udhampur and Kathua, which will facilitate business, travel, and daily living. The minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving in to the persistent calls in Kathua and Udhampur for its cessation. "Good news for Kathua and Udhampur.There has been a steady demand for the first Vande Bharat train to stop in Kathua and Udhampur since it began running from Katra and Delhi in 2019. In a post on X, the Union Minister expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fulfilling their request. "This will not only come as a huge relief but also provide ease of travel, ease of business and overall ease of living," he stated. [caption id="attachment_7705" align="alignnone" width="300"] Katra-Delhi Vande Bharat Express to halt at Udhampur, Kathua stations from 30 Dec[/caption]

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Transport Secretary conducts Road Safety Inspection on NH-44 in Ramban

editor December 23, 2023

RAMBAN, DECEMBER 23: To ensure strict enforcement of road safety measures, Secretary Transport, G. Prasanna Ramaswamy, today conducted an extensive inspection of NH-44 in Ramban. This initiative aimed to assess implementation of road safety measures…

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Advisor Bhatnagar visits construction site of GMC Udhampur

editor December 23, 2023

UDHAMPUR, DECEMBER 23: In order to have the first hand appraisal of prestigious project of Government Medical College Udhampur, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar conducted a detailed inspection of the project to review…

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J&K Govt Announces Compensation And Jobs To Kin Of 3 Civilians Killed In Poonch

editor December 23, 2023

JAMMU, Dec 23: The family members of the three civilians who were discovered dead close to the scene of an anti-terrorist operation in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir were given jobs and compensation by the state government on Saturday. Jammu and Kashmir's political parties have claimed that the three men were among those taken into custody by the Army to be questioned in relation to the Thursday terrorist ambush that claimed the lives of five soldiers in the district. The men were discovered dead on Friday under suspicious circumstances. The Union Territory's Information and PR department posted on X, stating, "Three civilian deaths were reported yesterday in Baffliaz, Poonch District." The relevant authority has started legal action in this case after the medicolegal procedures were completed. The government has declared compensation for each person who passed away. Additionally, the government has declared appointments to be made compassionately to each deceased person's next of kin," the statement said. At a blind curve at Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Bufliaz on Thursday, two Army vehicles were ambushed by heavily armed terrorists, resulting in the deaths of five soldiers and the injuries of two others. Following that, security personnel conducted a thorough cordon and search of the area. [caption id="attachment_7693" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Govt Announces Compensation And Jobs To Kin Of 3 Civilians Killed In Poonch[/caption]

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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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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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