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4 soldiers martyred, 2 injured after terrorists attack army vehicles in Rajouri

editor December 22, 2023

RAJOURI: According to Army Officials, the number of Army personnel who have died as a result of the terrorist attack on two military vehicles in the Thanamandi area of the Rajouri sector on Thursday has now reached four. The terrorist attack on two military vehicles in the Rajouri sector resulted in the injuries of two soldiers. In Thanamandi, Rajouri, the terrorists ambushed two army vehicles carrying troops. "On December 21, at around 3:45 PM, two army vehicles carrying troops were travelling to the operational site when they were fired upon by the terrorist."Our troops responded to the fire right away," an Army official stated. Since the evening of December 20, the operation has been taking place in the DKG (Dera ki Gali) general area. The Indian Army troops struck back as soon as the terrorists attacked.The troops were to support a coordinated counterterrorism operation that has been going on in the region since last night. According to Army officials, the operations are happening in the 48 Rashtriya Rifles area. They said that the operation is underway and that more information is being gathered. [caption id="attachment_7619" align="alignnone" width="300"] 4 soldiers martyred, 2 injured after terrorists attack army vehicles in Rajouri[/caption]

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Kalhota, other Doda villages to be linked to new NH 244: Dr Jitendra

editor December 22, 2023

NEW DELHI: Kalhota and other Doda villages will be connected to the upcoming NH 244. Following a meeting with Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Dr. Jitendra Singh, a Union Minister and local MP in the Lok Sabha, made this statement. It is noteworthy to mention that Dr. Jitendra Singh's native ancestral village is Kalhota. Work on the Khellani-Goha road National Highway-244 is being done in two shifts to make up for the pandemic-related delay and to guarantee that the project is finished as soon as possible. At Dr Jitendra Singh's request, the double shift was started earlier this year. Goha-Khellani-Khannabal National Highway NH-244, which connects Chenani-Sudhmahadev-Khellani-Chattroo-Khannabal, will offer a different route for road transportation. This route is significant from a security perspective in addition to being convenient for travel. The Goha-Khellani road's Phase I is expected to be finished by the end of this year, according to the timeline set after the pandemic, and the remaining portion up to Chattroo in the district of Kishtwar is anticipated to be finished by February 2024. At a cost of Rs 76.49 crore, the bi-directional tunnel's construction on the Khellani-Khannabal section is finished. Dr. Jitendra Singh also praised Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for his commitment to building National Highways and other significant roads to connect the remote, previously undeveloped regions of J&K. [caption id="attachment_7616" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kalhota, other Doda villages to be linked to new NH 244: Dr Jitendra[/caption]

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20 security men, 28 terrorists killed in 3 distts this year

editor December 22, 2023

Jammu, Dec 21: This year, Rajouri, Poonch and Reasi districts witnessed a series of encounters that left 55 persons, including 20 security personnel and 28 terrorists, dead so far. While 27 persons, including 10 terrorists…

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Terrorists Ambush Army Vehicles In Poonch , 3 Jawans Injured

editor December 21, 2023

Jammu, Dec 21:Terrorists ambushed two Army vehicles in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, injuring at least three jawans, according to officials. Around 3:30 pm, there was an attack on the vehicles on the Rajouri-Thanamandi-Surankote road in the Savni area. They were transporting jawans from a region close to Bufliaz, where since Wednesday night, there has been a cordon and search operation in place in an effort to apprehend terrorists. According to the officials, the terrorists injured at least three jawans when they opened fire on the trucks and Gipsy."Based on hard intelligence a joint operation was launched," a defence PRO stated.last night, communication was made this evening, and an encounter is currently taking place. More information is being gathered. According to the officials, more forces have been dispatched to the scene. [caption id="attachment_7610" align="alignnone" width="211"] Terrorists Ambush Army Vehicles In Poonch , 3 Jawans Injured[/caption]

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Lt Governor inaugurates Jammu Kashmir Food Processing & Wellness Conclave in Jammu

editor December 21, 2023

Highlights J&K’s potential and investment opportunities in hospitality, wellness and food processing sectors Jammu Kashmir is on a mission to accelerate all-round development: LG Sinha The captivating meadows, verdant land, serene lakes, green mountains, the…

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ACB arrests assistant engineer in Budgam for accepting bribe

editor December 21, 2023

BUDGAM: Tanveer Ahmad, an Assistant Engineer at the BDO office in Surasyar Chadoora, Budgam district, was captured by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) after he was found to have accepted a bribe. After receiving a complaint, the engineer was taken into custody and had a sizable quantity of cash taken from him. An investigation is still underway after a formal complaint was filed in accordance with Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The ACB team's successful trap operation resulted in the accused's red-handed capture, and additional investigations are being carried out at a nearby police station. [caption id="attachment_7604" align="alignnone" width="300"] ACB arrests assistant engineer in Budgam for accepting bribe[/caption]

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Making J&K more attractive to tourists admin’s top priority: Chief Secretary

editor December 21, 2023

SRINAGAR: Atal Dulloo, the chief secretary for Jammu and Kashmir, stated on Thursday that increasing the Union Territory's tourist appeal is the administration's top priority. Speaking with reporters following his first visit to the SPS Museum in Srinagar, Dulloo stated that the administration's top goal is to increase tourism in J&K, particularly in Kashmir, as it is a popular destination. He stated that renovations to the SPS museum building have been ongoing for the past few years and that it will soon attract a lot of tourists. [caption id="attachment_7601" align="alignnone" width="300"] Making J&K more attractive to tourists admin’s top priority: CS[/caption]

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Arvind Kejriwal replies to ED, says summons politically motivated, illegal

editor December 21, 2023

NEW DELHI: According to AAP sources on Thursday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal responded to the ED summons, describing them as unlawful and politically motivated. Kejriwal was called in by the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday to be questioned about the money laundering case related to the excise policy. But on Wednesday, he departed for an undisclosed location to attend a 10-day Vipassana meditation course. "Kejriwal referred to the recent summons as unlawful and politically motivated. He responded by saying that he has lived an honest and transparent life and that he has nothing to conceal. He responded by saying he is prepared to accept any legal summons, according to sources quoting him. Tuesday was Kejriwal's scheduled departure for the Vipassana course; however, he was unable to make it because of his involvement in the INDIA bloc meeting. According to officials, he departed for the prearranged meditation class on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. The Aam Aadmi Party questioned the summons' timing on Tuesday, stating that "legally correct" measures will be taken after the party's lawyers reviewed the notice. They claimed that the details of Kejriwal's Vipassana session were "pre-scheduled" and available to the general public. "Everyone is aware that on December 19, the chief minister will depart for Vipassana. He attends this meditation class on a regular basis. It's a prearranged and pre-announced plan, according to AAP lawmaker Raghav Chadha. Kejriwal was previously called in by the ED on November 2, but he chose not to appear for questioning, claiming the notice was unlawful and intended for political purposes. [caption id="attachment_7577" align="alignnone" width="300"] Arvind Kejriwal replies to ED, says summons politically motivated, illegal[/caption]

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‘Chillai-Kalan’ begins on harsh note in Kashmir, -4.3°C in Srinagar

editor December 21, 2023

SRINAGAR: The 40-day severe winter period known as "Chillai-Kalan" began on Thursday, true to its name as a low of minus 4.3°C was recorded in Srinagar, according to officials. According to a meteorological department official, Srinagar's minimum temperature today was 2.8°C colder than average for this time of year in the summer capital of J&K. According to the report, the extreme cold caused many water bodies in Srinagar and other districts to freeze and caused water taps to spout. According to Qazigund, the temperature was at least minus 4.0°C, the same as it was the night before. According to the MeT official, the minimum temperature was 2.4°C lower than usual for Kashmir's gateway townPahalgam recorded a low of minus 5.8°C, which was 1.4°C below normal for the well-known south Kashmir resort, compared to minus 6.3°C the night before. According to the official, Kokernag, located in south Kashmir, saw a minimum temperature of minus 3.0°C, down from minus 3.3°C the night before. The temperature was 1.3°C below average for the area. According to the official, Kupwara town in north Kashmir saw a low of minus 4.0°C, down from minus 3.5°C the night before. This was 1.4°C below average. According to the official, Gulmarg saw a low of minus 3.0°C, down from minus 4.4°C the night before. The temperature was also 1.8°C higher than usual for the well-known north Kashmiri skiing resort.He said that Jammu recorded a minimum temperature of 7.3°C, which was 1.6°C below normal for the winter capital of J&K and 6.4°C the night before. According to him, Banihal recorded 7.6°C, Batote 6.0°C, and Bhaderwah 2.4°C. Even though 'Chillai-Kalan' will conclude on January 30, winter will still persist. 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. For the next 24 hours, MeT has forecast "generally mainly dry" and chilly weather in J&K. He stated that the weather on December 23 would likely be cloudy overall with a chance of light snowfall in a few isolated higher regions. The weather for December 24–28 is predicted to be mainly dry. "Overall there is no significant weather activity till December 28" . [caption id="attachment_7574" align="alignnone" width="300"] ‘Chillai-Kalan’ begins on harsh note in Kashmir, -4.3°C in Srinagar[/caption]

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356 vehicles challaned, fine imposed in Doda

editor December 21, 2023

JAMMU: An extensive operation was started throughout the Doda district, overseen by MVD personnel and led by ARTO Doda, Rajesh Gupta. The MVD team carried out a comprehensive crackdown by deliberately focusing on vulnerable areas with a high volume of traffic violations. With the issuance of 356 challans and 91 compounds, a significant revenue collection of Rs 898,700 was made. This operation aims to send a strong message about the significance of adhering to traffic regulations in addition to penalising violators.The MVD department took decisive action during the operation, suspending and cancelling nine driver's licences. Tough warnings were sent out regarding erroneous driver's licences (D/L) and registration certificates (R/C). Visits to important locations like NH 244, Gandoh, Gawari, Thathri, Ghat, Bhart Road, Udhyanpur, and Dessa demonstrated the team's prompt response. The district's dedication to upholding traffic safety regulations was demonstrated by the challans that were given out for a variety of infractions. [caption id="attachment_7570" align="alignnone" width="300"] 356 vehicles challaned, fine imposed in Doda[/caption]

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