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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…

Fire Damages ITBP Barrack In Zewan Headquarters
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Fire Damages ITBP Barrack In Zewan Headquarters

Srinagar, Dec 17: Authorities said on Sunday that a large fire that started in a barrack of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) headquarters at Zewan on the outskirts of Srinagar caused significant property damage. According to fire and emergency services, a large number of tents, bulletproof jackets, helmets, and other items were severely damaged in a major fire incident that started in an ITBP barrack measuring 50 by 200. According to reports, the fire started on Saturday night, and at approximately 7:19 p.m., the fire fighters were dispatched from the neighbouring stations. The flames had to be put out for several hours before they could do significant damage to the barracks. According to the Fire and Emergency Services official, the ITBP used the items kept in the barrack during the yearly Amarnath Yatra. In a different fire incident that happened early this morning in Dara Harwan, on the outskirts of Srinagar, four cowsheds suffered damage. [caption id="attachment_7369" align="alignnone" width="300"] Fire Damages ITBP Barrack In Zewan Headquarters[/caption]    

Kashmiri conman posing as PMO official, Army doctor arrested in Odisha
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Kashmiri conman posing as PMO official, Army doctor arrested in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR: Police have detained a resident of Kashmir who was posing as a Prime Minister Office (PMO) official, an Army doctor with specialised training, and a close friend of senior NIA officials. On Saturday, officials said that it was in Odisha. They said that a Special Task Force (STF) team of J&K police in Odisha, working with local authorities, apprehended the accused conman Sayed Ishaan Bukhari, also known as Ishaan Bukhari or Dr. Ishaan Bukhari, who had ties to certain anti-national elements. Additionally, it was discovered that he communicated with some Pakistani nationals as well as dubious individuals in Kerala.Originating from the border district of Kupwara in north Kashmir, Bukhari was posing as an Army physician, a PMO officer, and a close associate of several senior officials in the National Investigation Agency (NIA). They said that after his arrest, he was found in possession of forged documents, including a medical degree certificate from Cornel University of the USA, the Canadian Health Services Institute, and Christian Medical College Vellore. Furthermore, they claimed that phoney identification cards, visiting cards, ATM cards, blank checks, and Aadhar cards were also taken from him. It was discovered that the accused con artist had wed at least six women nationwide.Gujarati national Kiran Patel was apprehended by the police in March of this year after pretending to be a high-ranking PMO bureaucrat during his third visit to Kashmir. He was taken into custody from a five-star Srinagar hotel. Similar to Bukhari, Patel asserted that he was extremely intelligent, holding degrees in computer science (M-Tech), computer engineering (BE), and PhD from Commonwealth University in Virginia, as well as an MBA from IIM Trichy. [caption id="attachment_7353" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kashmiri conman posing as PMO official, Army doctor arrested in Odisha[/caption]  

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.…