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3-Storey Footwear Store Gutted in Fire in Poonch Market

editor December 26, 2023

Poonch, Dec 26: According to officials, a three-story store at the Poonch district main market in Jammu and Kashmir caught fire. Furthermore, authorities claim that the fire completely destroyed the shoe store. Fire tenders arrived on the scene and began a dousing operation as soon as they learned of the incident. As of the time this report was filed, the fire had been contained. Thick plumes of smoke and leaping flames from the building were captured in a video. Authorities stated that they were still investigating the precise cause of the fire. [caption id="attachment_7757" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3-Storey Footwear Store Gutted in Fire in Poonch Market[/caption]

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Kashmir Continues To See Dip In Night Temp, Dense Fog In Morning

editor December 26, 2023

Srinagar, Dec 26: Tuesday's low temperatures dropped throughout the night in the majority of Kashmir, officials reported here, despite heavy fog causing disruptions to the Valley's early morning activities for the second day in a row. The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, saw a low of minus 3.0 degrees Celsius on Monday night, which was a little less than the minus 2.3 degrees Celsius the night before, according to reports. The minimum temperature in Pahalgam, in the Anantnag district of south Kashmir, which is one of the base camps for the yearly Amarnath Yatra, was recorded at minus 4.7 degrees Celsius, according to reports. This is a decrease from the previous night's minus 4.3 degrees Celsius, and it is the coldest place in the Kashmir Valley.A low of minus 2.4 degrees Celsius was recorded at Gulmarg, a well-known ski resort in Baramulla, according to officials. The temperature dropped to minus 3.0 degrees Celsius at Qazigund, minus 2.0 degrees Celsius in Kokernag town, and minus 3.5 degrees Celsius at Kupwara. According to the Met Department, the weather is probably going to stay mostly dry through the end of the month. For the second day in a row, a thick fog blanketed Srinagar city, making it difficult to go about daily business, according to officials. Due to the decreased visibility, there was comparatively less traffic on the roads in the morning, with cars appearing to be travelling at slower speeds.Because of the fog, the visibility in Srinagar at 9:25 a.m. was only 91 metres. Because of the poor visibility, drivers should exercise caution when driving, according to a local meteorological office official. The 40-day worst winter season, known as "Chilla-i-Kalan," is presently engulfing Kashmir. It is characterised by a cold wave, significant temperature drops, and the freezing of water bodies, such as Dal Lake, and water supply lines in various Valley locations. During this time, there is a greater likelihood of snowfall, and most places—especially the higher reaches—get a lot of snowfall. The last day of "Chilla-i-Kalan" is January 31.But after that, there will be two more cold spells: a 10-day "Chilla-i-Bachha" and a 20-day "Chilla-i-Khurd" (small cold).

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Rajnath Singh likely to visit Jammu on 27 Dec

editor December 26, 2023

JAMMU: On December 27, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to travel to Jammu and Kashmir to assess the security situation. He will spend a day meeting with senior Army officers at 16 Corps, which is stationed in the districts of Rajouri and Poonch along the Line of Control (LoC), where Pakistan has resurrected terrorism following two decades of peace. Along with meeting with senior Army brass, Rajnath may also visit Rajouri and Poonch and engage with both military personnel and civilians. At Jammu Raj Bhawan, he will also host a security review meeting in which high-ranking members of the Army, intelligence services, police, BSF, CRPF, and other agencies will be present. The residents of the area where three civilians reportedly died last week while in the Army's custody are scheduled to meet with the minister of defence. [caption id="attachment_7748" align="alignnone" width="300"] Rajnath Singh likely to visit Jammu on 27 Dec[/caption]

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Army initiates Court of Inquiry as police lodges murder case over killing of 3 civilians

editor December 26, 2023

JAMMU: According to official sources on Monday, the Army has opened a Court of Inquiry and police have filed a murder case against unidentified individuals for the deaths of three civilians who were apprehended by the force and questioned after three soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack in Poonch recently. A related development is that three officers of the 48 Rashtriya Rifles are facing legal action, and a brigadier-level officer was moved. The Army has taken serious note of the incident, which sparked outrage and allegations of torture during detention. On December 21, in the Surankote area of Poonch, terrorists ambushed the soldiers' vehicles at Dhatyar Morh, between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz, resulting in their deaths.After the attack, the Army reportedly picked up three civilians, ages 27 to 42, for questioning; they were discovered dead on December 22. Social media users shared videos that appeared to depict their torment. "Search operations by the security forces are continuing in the area of operations after the incident of December 21," the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) stated in a post on X on December 23. There have been three reported civilian deaths in the region. An investigation is being conducted into the matter. The Indian Army is dedicated to offering its complete assistance and collaboration in carrying out the inquiries.The Army has opened a Court of Inquiry into the suspected torture and subsequent deaths of the three civilians, according to the sources, who are carrying out their investigation. According to the sources, a brigadier-level officer who was overseeing the Surankote belt was moved, and other officers in the unit in question will also face consequences. In October, the Army's counter-insurgency unit made headlines for the wrong reasons when one of its major-rank officers exploded grenades inside the Neeli post camp near Thanamandi, wounding five people, including three officers. According to the sources, police have also filed a case against an unidentified accused army personnel under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with murder. "...after terror incident at DKG on December 21, army troops carried out searches in Topa Peer in buffliaz for the terrorists who escaped after the attack. A few local youth were detained by Army troops during searches and questioned; three of these youth, Safeer Ahmad, Mohd Showkat, and Shabir Ahmad, reportedly died as a result of their injuries. Thus, a section 302 IPC cognizable offence is established. Based on this data, a case is immediately registered. An official stated, citing the FIR, "As the current case is of a unique nature, a special report will be submitted separately as investigation is taken up."A relative of one of the deceased, Mohd Sadiq, claimed that three men were picked up by the troops in full view of the public, escorted by policemen Mohd Rashid and Mohd Rafiq and their sources, Jagi and Ganesh. "We want names of the concerned Army major, policemen and the army sources to be included in the FIR besides immediate shifting of the Rashtriya Rifles camp," he stated, adding that "innocent persons were killed in cold blood and we want justice for them" [caption id="attachment_7745" align="alignnone" width="300"] Army initiates Court of Inquiry as police lodges murder case over killing of…

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Enforcement central Jammu recovers Rs 2.01crore penalty from GST defaulters till Dec 23

editor December 25, 2023

JAMMU, DECEMBER 25: During a special enforcement drive carried out by the State Taxes Department, Additional Commissioner State Taxes Adm. & Enforcement Jammu, Namrita Dogra conducted a surprise inspection of the Nakas laid by the…

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Lt Governor attended function organized on occasion of Malaviya & Atal Bihari Vajpayee Jayanti

editor December 25, 2023

Mahamana was one of the main architects of modern education & industrial development: LG Sinha Atal Ji with his policies and public service laid foundation of good governance in the country: LG As an independent…

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Army chief arrives in Jammu to review security situation amid anti-terror operation in Poonch

editor December 25, 2023

JAMMU: In the middle of a massive ongoing operation to track down the terrorists responsible for a recent ambush on Army vehicles that left four soldiers dead in the border district of Poonch, Army chief General Manoj Pande arrived here on Monday to review the current security situation in the Jammu region, according to officials. According to a defence spokesperson, the chief of Army staff arrived in Jammu and then departed for the Rajouri-Poonch area to assess the force's operational readiness and the current security environment. In order to oversee the counterterrorism operation and uphold law and order, senior civil administration and police officers, along with Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command and Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain, General Officer Commanding of the White Knight Corps, based in Jammu, are camped in the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch. The four soldiers were killed on Thursday when terrorists ambushed their vehicles at Dhatyar Morh in the Surankote area of Poonch, between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz. Three civilians, ages 27 to 42, were allegedly picked up by the Army to be questioned following the attack. December 22nd, they were discovered dead.According to the officials, a thorough search is still underway in the vicinity of the ambush, encompassing Surankote as well as the Thanamandi forest in the neighbouring district of Rajouri. For the third day in a row, Poonch and Rajouri were without mobile internet. Following the three civilians' deaths, which occurred just hours after they were allegedly taken up by security guards to be questioned about Thursday's ambush, the services were suspended early on Saturday. The Jammu and Kashmir administration stated on Saturday that the medico-legal procedures had been completed and that the relevant authorities had started legal action in the case. It also announced that the families of the civilians who had died would receive compensation and jobs. The three civilian deaths have prompted the Army to order a comprehensive internal investigation, and the Army has stated that it will provide full support and cooperation for the investigation. "Search operations by the security forces are continuing in the area of operations after the incident of December 21," the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army stated in a post on X on December 23. There have been three reported civilian deaths in the region. An investigation is being conducted into the matter. The Indian Army is dedicated to providing its complete assistance and collaboration in the course of the inquiries." [caption id="attachment_7727" align="alignnone" width="300"] Army chief arrives in Jammu to review security situation amid anti-terror operation in Poonch[/caption]

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Kharge To Chair Meeting With J&K Leaders To Discuss Poll Preparedness

editor December 25, 2023

NEW DELHI, Dec 25: At the party headquarters, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will meet with leaders of Jammu and Kashmir to discuss the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Kharge is currently meeting with leaders of various states to discuss poll preparations. Party leaders say that on Tuesday, Kharge, who met separately with the leaders of 24 states, former party chief Rahul Gandhi, and a number of other prominent figures, will meet with the leaders of Jammu and Kashmir. The party chief stated that Rahul Gandhi will attend the meeting along with other prominent figures and state leaders. The leader of the party stated that during the just ended Winter Session of Parliament, the leaders will have talks about the state of affairs in Jammu and Kashmir and the readiness for the polls. The party chief stated that the alliance with the National Conference and the PDP in Jammu and Kashmir will also be discussed by the party leaders during the meeting. [caption id="attachment_7724" align="alignnone" width="278"] Kharge To Chair Meeting With J&K Leaders To Discuss Poll Preparedness[/caption]

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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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