SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted a spell of light to moderate rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir from March 10 to 14. According to the weather update, the region will experience generally dry weather till March 9. However, from March 10-11, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain/snow at higher…
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…
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…
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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New Delhi, Dec 5: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted raids at eight locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a terror funding case. According to people with knowledge of the situation, the raids are still in progress at seven locations in Kashmir and one in Jammu, closely coordinating with the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Jammu and Kashmir Police. These raids, among other places, are being carried out by the agency sleuths in Shopian and Baramulla. The residences and additional hiding places of the suspects connected to the investigation were among the locations searched.The operations took place a few days after the central agency detained an accused in a terrorist case supported by Pakistan that involved drone deliveries of weaponry to militants operating in Kashmir. The information was provided by the agency on November 29. On November 27, a team from the NIA Jammu Branch apprehended Zakir Hussain, a 22-year-old resident of the Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir. He was one of the eight suspects who were taken into custody in the case that the NIA took over from the Kathua Police on July 30 of last year. Two terror operatives located in Pakistan are running away, and one of the seven accused who had been caught earlier passed away from a cardiac collapse while in judicial custody.The NIA is still looking into the case in an effort to piece together the larger plot of terrorist organisations supported by Pakistan to commit acts of terror and carnage in the Kashmir Valley and throughout India. [caption id="attachment_6775" align="alignnone"…
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SRINAGAR: With the exception of Kokernag, the mercury resumed its downward trend in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday and settled below freezing point throughout the Valley. According to a meteorological temperature department official, Srinagar recorded a low of - 1.4°C, which was 0.5°C below typical for this time of year, compared to 0.7°C the night before. According to him, Qazigund recorded a minimum temperature of minus 1.6°C as opposed to minus 0.4°C the night before. According to the official, the minimum temperature in Kashmir's gateway town was 0.5°C lower than usual. Pahalgam reported a low of minus 4.3°C, which was 1.0°C below typical for the well-known south Kashmir resort, compared to minus 3.4°C the night before.According to the official, Kokernag, which is located in south Kashmir, saw a minimum temperature of 0.2°C as opposed to 0.8°C the night before. The temperature was also 0.8°C higher than usual for the area. According to the official, Kupwara town in north Kashmir saw a low of minus 1.4°C, down from minus 2.5°C the night before. This was 0.3°C below average. According to the official, Gulmarg saw a low of minus 2.3°C, down from minus 3.0°C the night before, and the most recent temperature was 1.0°C higher than usual for the well-known skiing destination in north Kashmir. According to him, Jammu's minimum temperature was 9.9°C, which was higher than the previous night's 11.0°C and 0.1°C above average for J&K's winter capital. He stated that partly overcast weather is predicted through December 7. He stated that partly to mainly cloudy weather is anticipated from December 8–10. [caption id="attachment_6769" align="alignnone" width="300"] Freezing temp grips Kashmir; Srinagar shivers at minus 1.4°C, Pahalgam coldest at minus 4.3°C[/caption]
JAMMU: In response to an appeal filed by the Enforcement Directorate against the trial court's ruling granting temporary release, the High Court on Monday sent notice to former Minister and leader of the Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party (DSSP), Ch Lal Singh. DSGI Vishal Sharma stated during the hearing that this court, along with the court of Special Judge Anticorruption, CBI Cases, Jammu, have been designated as Special Courts under PMLA and, as such, have jurisdiction to consider cases arising thereto, since the matter involves consideration of bail application only pending investigation by the Enforcement Directorate. "However, the instant case is not related to taking of cognizance of the offences under PMLA, because complaint is yet to be filed" , he added. Following the hearing of DSGI Vishal Sharma, Justice Rajnesh Oswal sent a notice to Lal Singh, the leader of the Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party (DSSP) and a former minister, directing that any decision made by the trial court be contingent upon the resolution of the petition. [caption id="attachment_6766" align="alignnone" width="300"] High Court issues notice to Lal Singh in appeal filed by ED[/caption]
JAMMU: The true problem facing the educational system, according to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, is to encourage study outside of the classroom and instill life skills. In order to close the learning gaps, Sinha also urged educators and educational establishments to embrace best practises that are in line with the National Education Policy. "My advice to our young is to never give up on your aspirations. At a celebration held at a private school here, Sinha stated, "Discover what you really love doing, strive continuously to achieve new goals, reflect on your greatest passion and never ever stop believing in yourself."The Lieutenant Governor stated that there was a shift occurring in the field of education and underlined the necessity of reimagining the ideas of classroom instruction. "School is the birthplace of tomorrow's leaders, a hub for character development and innovation, and a vital tool for bolstering our society's value system. The true issue facing our educational system now is to transmit life skills and encourage study outside of the classroom, the speaker stated. According to Sinha, the NEP has opened up a plethora of opportunities to improve education and establish an atmosphere that encourages young children's learning by developing their critical thinking, creativity, originality, and curiosity. [caption id="attachment_6762" align="alignnone" width="300"] Real challenge is to promote learning beyond classroom: LG Sinha[/caption]
JAMMU: Although acknowledging that MSMEs are the backbone of J&K's industrial sector, the Chief Secretary stressed the importance of giving these businesses the help they need in all areas to raise their status from lower to higher strata and create significant jobs for the state. In addition to routinely observing the allotments to guarantee the prompt operationalization of the units by the prospective entrepreneurs, he suggests setting deadlines for the completion of work on all new industrial estates. According to Dulloo, the PM Vishwakarma plan is a platform that aims to provide comprehensive support to marginalised artisans and craftsmen who perform manual labour and ought to be acknowledged and supported for their efforts. As a result, the plan needs to be properly prioritised in order to be implemented. He gave the order to help applicants register in accordance with the approved target in every way possible and to make sure that each and every one of these artisans is registered on the portal. Dulloo examined the status of GI tagging as well, and he gave advice on how to complete all required procedures to get GI tagging for the 11 goods that are in the pipeline as well as the 10 that have already been notified. Additionally, he gave time-bound instructions to increase the number of these authorised users. Of the 46 new IEs, it was revealed that NBCC and IRCON are developing seven and eight of them, while CPWD and SIDCO/SICOP are developing six of them each. The Chief Secretary gave instructions to quicken the pace and fulfil the deadlines after taking note of the problems with industrial estate development, the department's future objectives, and the capital expenditures made thus far. In addition to recording the largest-ever investment of Rs 2153.45 Cr in the previous fiscal year, the Department has realised an investment of Rs 2079.76 Cr in the UT as of October 2023, according to the Commissioner Secretary, I&C. During this conference, other topics covered were the single window system, land development for IEs, the availability of utilities there, and problems pertaining to the Ministry of Home Affairs' flagship programmes and their standing in the UT. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo convened the Industries and Commerce Department's initial review to assess the department's operations and the state of the Industrial Policy's implementation in Utah. In addition to the HoDs of I&C from both Divisions of the UT, the meeting was attended by the Secretary of Industries & Commerce (I&C), the Commissioner Secretary, and the Managing Directors of the affiliated Corporations. During the discussion, Dulloo persuaded the Department to establish a formal process for bringing industrialists' issues to light and resolving them. He suggested that the forum hold regular sessions in both divisions. Promoting and advancing the interests of industry stakeholders ought to be the forum's main goal.Additionally, Dulloo placed a strong emphasis on sustaining the rate at which various industries develop while making sure that stakeholders' expectations are satisfied without difficulty. [caption id="attachment_6756" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS for creating a formal mechanism for regular interaction with Industries[/caption]
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