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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…

Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar
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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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4 cops injured in highway accident near Banihal
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4 cops injured in highway accident near Banihal

RAMBAN: This evening, four officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police were hurt in a collision on NH-44 close to Banihal, according to authorities. A car travelling from Doda to Srinagar, according to the police, swerved off the highway close to Chamalwas Banihal and rolled down a few metres from the road. Chamalwas is located five kilometres from Banihal. They claimed that after launching a rescue effort, local police and volunteers from Banihal transported all of the injured to the Sub District Hospital in Banihal. A hospital official stated that all of the injured police officers are in stable condition. Assadullah's son Sajad Ahmed of Qazigund, Nazir Ahmed's son Adil Nazir of Hazratbal Srinagar, Mehraj ud Din of Abdul Rashid's residence in Noor Bagh Srinagar, and Parvaiz Ahmed of Anantnag's father Abdul Rashid were identified as the injured. [caption id="attachment_7335" align="alignnone" width="300"] 4 cops injured in highway accident near Banihal[/caption]  

Some More Time Needed To Silence Last Gun In Kashmir: DGP
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Some More Time Needed To Silence Last Gun In Kashmir: DGP

SRINAGAR, Dec 16: Director General of Police (DGP) for Jammu and Kashmir R R Swain stated on Saturday that while it will take some time to silence the last gun in the valley, police are always working to achieve zero infiltration, zero terror recruitment, and zero arms and ammunition smuggling. They are also working to dismantle the narrative that encourages, excuses, and exalts terrorism.Additionally, according to Swain, the number of terrorists in the area has significantly decreased, from 100 in 2022 to less than 20 this year. He did admit that there is still a threat from foreign terrorists, though. It was 100 for the same period the previous year. It's not even close to twenty this year, if my memory serves me well. Without a doubt, there are foreign terrorists. However, there are now fewer local terrorists or local recruits, he claimed. "We don't want to disclose the number of terrorists from abroad. However, that presents a challenge," he continued.According to the DGP, police are striving to create a system in which there are as few incidents linked to terrorism as possible. "We would strive for zero recruitment and zero infiltration. Our goal would be to have no weapons or ammunition smuggled in. Strong action will also be taken against narcotics. Zero financing for terror, and above all, we'll strive to create an ideology and narrative that supports, legitimises, and justifies this—all of which are equally crucial, the speaker stated.When asked what steps the police are taking to prevent terror attacks, the DGP responded that any advancement must be measured against the overall downward trend. "The overall decline should be considered the measure of progress rather than individual episodes or incidents," he stated. "We have a plan, and I believe it is moving forward," he continued. He claimed that the highest levels of the government have been claiming that there are plans in motion to destroy and undermine the terror ecosystem, which includes those who enlist young people in the ranks of terrorism, arm and munitions them, aid in infiltration, offer logistical support, and identify targets for terrorists.That's all a component of the ecosystem. Thus, we are working nonstop. Individuals are being recognised. For instance, we've made headway in locating some (terrorist) associates responsible for organising a few recent incidents. It's a continuous practice. It will take some time, as I mentioned a little while ago, to be able to totally silence the last gun, Swain stated. When asked if Pakistan would attempt to drive more terrorists into the valley before the snow blocks roads, he responded that the neighbouring nation does just that.We should all be aware of this by now. They don't seem to be stopping at it at all. However, at our level, there is also no stopping. The DGP declared, "We are fighting it resolutely and doing so very intelligently, scientifically, and in a blatant and systematic manner." But he made it plain that law-abiding citizens have nothing to fear because the government is working to establish enduring peace in the area. "There will be education, roads, health, electricity, and economic activities once there is security and peace," Swain continued. He said that efforts are underway to sever the sinister link that exists in some parts of the system between corruption and terrorism.This Police Headquarters (PHQ) hosted a public grievance redressal programme that Swain oversaw. This was the fourth programme of its kind that the DGP had introduced. In an interview with reporters outside the event, Swain stated that several aspects of the situation have improved. The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that stone-pelting constitutes terrorism because it did not always target public utilities like electricity, water, or roads, or it did not always refer to poor governance or subpar services. The other thing was more important, he claimed.According to Swain, a number of aspects of daily life in Jammu and Kashmir have improved. "There is trade and commerce, schools are open, shops are open, tourism is booming, and industrial activities have increased people's income. These security management facets are crucial.…

Mughal Road Closed Due To Fresh Snowfall
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Mughal Road Closed Due To Fresh Snowfall

POONCH, Dec 16: Due to new snowfall on Saturday, the Mughal Road—which links the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch with the Shopian district of Kashmir Valley—was closed, according to officials. They claimed that there had been recent snowfall at a number of locations along the route, including "Pir Ki Gali," which had caused the road to close. The closure of the road was confirmed by DySP PC Surankote Hamid Ali Bandey. The road, which is thought of as a substitute for the Jammu-Srinagar Highway, was closed multiple times earlier this year because of snowfall, especially in "Pir KiGali" and the surrounding areas. [caption id="attachment_7326" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mughal Road Closed Due To Fresh Snowfall[/caption]

Kashmiri Fraudster Having Links With Anti-National Elements Arrested By Odisha STF
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Kashmiri Fraudster Having Links With Anti-National Elements Arrested By Odisha STF

Bhubaneswar, Dec 16: With the assistance of the Dharmasala Police, a team from the Odisha Crime Branch's Special Task Force (STF) has apprehended a fraudster from Kashmir who was connected to some dubious anti-national elements in Jajpur. During a raid on Saturday at Neulpur under Dharmshala, Police station of Jajpur district, a team of STF arrested one Sayed Ishaan Bukhari @ Ishaan Bukhari @ Dr Ishaan Bukhari (37), with the assistance of local police officials and in the presence of witnesses. Son of Sayed SaifeUddin Bukhari of Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, Sayed Ishan Bukhari currently resides in Neulapur under the Dharamshala Police station in the Jajpur district.With reference to Sections 66 C/66 D of the IT Act of 2000 and Sections 419/420/465/ 467/468/471/120(B) of the IPC, he was arrested for impersonation, cheating, forgery, and connections to anti-national elements. More than a hundred documents and other incriminating materials were taken during the raid. According to STF, the accused was discovered to be posing as an Army doctor, a neuro specialist doctor, an officer in the prime minister's office, and a close friend of a few senior NIA officials.He was found in possession of multiple forged documents, including medical degree certificates from Christian Medical College Vellore, Canadian Health Services Institute, and Cornel University of USA. From his possession, additional blank signed documents, bonds, affidavits, several identity cards, ATM cards, blank checks, Aadhar cards, and visiting cards were also taken. It was discovered that the accused had wed at least six women from different Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Kashmir. He was also involved in romantic relationships with numerous girls while pretending to be a doctor with international degrees, and he was active on a number of websites and apps.During its investigation, the STF discovered that Bukhari had communication with some Pakistani nationals as well as dubious individuals in Kerala. In addition, Kashmir Police are looking for the accused in connection with a cheating and forgery case, and they have a non-bailable warrant out for his arrest. There is currently more research being done. [caption id="attachment_7317" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kashmiri Fraudster Having Links With Anti-National Elements Arrested By Odisha STF[/caption]    

Intelligence Suggests 250 Militants Present At Launchpads Across Border, J&K Security On Alert: BSF
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Intelligence Suggests 250 Militants Present At Launchpads Across Border, J&K Security On Alert: BSF

SRINAGAR, Dec 16: A senior BSF officer stated on Saturday that there are between 250 and 300 militants at launchpads across the border "waiting to infiltrate" Jammu and Kashmir. But the officer also said that security personnel were on guard and would stop any attempt at cross-border infiltration. Inspector General of the BSF Ashok Yadav told reporters in the south Kashmiri Pulwama district, "There are intelligence inputs that 250-300 militants are waiting at launchpads, but we and the Army have dominated all the vulnerable patches and are alert."He declared that the courageous soldiers of the Army and BSF were vigilant in the border regions and would thwart any attempt at infiltration. "We are certain that we can thwart any attempt at infiltration," Yadav stated. He claimed that during the past few years, there has been a stronger bond between the people of Kashmir and the security forces. He remarked, "If people work with us, we can advance developmental activities in a better way." [caption id="attachment_7314" align="alignnone" width="300"] Intelligence Suggests 250 Militants Present At Launchpads Across Border, J&K Security On Alert: BSF[/caption]  

Div Coms, IGPs get powers under UAPA
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Div Coms, IGPs get powers under UAPA

JAMMU, Dec 15:  The J&K government today issued an order directing the Inspector Generals of Police Kashmir/Jammu Zones to exercise the authority granted to the UT under Section 7 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967, (37 of 1967), within their respective territorial jurisdictions. According to an order issued by Financial Commissioners (Additional Chief Secretary) Home RK Goyal, "the powers exercisable by the UT of Jammu and Kashmir under Section 8 of UAPA 1967 (37 of 1967) shall be exercised by the Divisional CommissionerKashmir /Jammu within their respective territorial jurisdictions." The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on behalf of the Central Government has approved the order. [caption id="attachment_7298" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div Coms, IGPs get powers under UAPA[/caption]