Srinagar, Apr 4: Two days ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s three-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir, a meeting of the legislators of the ruling National Conference (NC) and its alliance partners began here on Friday amid growing disquiet between the Raj Bhavan and the six-month-old government in the Union Territory.The meeting, chaired by…
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…
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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JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today looked into the harnessing of the hydropower potential of the UT going on through different agencies here besides going into different aspects of Rehabilitation & Resettlement plan framed for…
JAMMU: A phoney directive circulating on WhatsApp and other social media platforms regarding winter break in Government Degree Colleges of Jammu and Kashmir divisions has been verified by the Higher Education Department. The department has confirmed that it has not issued the fictitious order bearing government order number 271-JK(HE) of 2023, dated 12-12-2023, regarding winter vacation in J&K's GDCs. This information has been circulated through social media groups and WhatsApp in addition to print and electronic media. This information was received in a communication received in this regard. [caption id="attachment_7224" align="alignnone" width="300"] HED counters fake order regarding winter vacation in GDCs of J&K[/caption]
BUDGAM: During his visit to Budgam, IGP Kashmir VK Birdi presided over a review meeting where he stressed the need for a zero-tolerance approach to the drug threat. According to an official statement, the IGP's visit was intended to supervise and enhance the district's security and criminal justice systems. In order to establish a peaceful society, the IGP placed the highest priority on revamping the criminal justice and security systems during the meeting.He emphasised the police department's dedication to safeguarding the community's safety and well-being. "During the discussions, the IGP emphasised a zero-tolerance policy towards narcotic menace and urged strict action against peddlers to combat the issue of drug trafficking and maintain law and order in the district," the press release stated. The senior police official emphasised the value of investigations and called for the swift resolution of open cases. In addition, he emphasised the necessity of bolstering police-public relations through the implementation of a public-centric strategy and promoted service-oriented policing, as this approach fosters a safer and more peaceful community by fostering trust and bridging the divide between the police and the public.According to Birdi, creative mechanisms must be used to thwart anti-social elements' designs. "Synergy among the forces with better public cooperation and monitoring at different levels would yield better result of our efforts in maintaining peace in the region," he stated. He emphasised that in order for efforts to be successful, the public-police bond must be strengthened at the grassroots level by resolving grievances raised by the public. The IGP Kashmir called attention to the necessity of a strong security grid and asked officers to improve ground agency coordination.According to the release, the proactive strategy intends to improve the anti-terrorist grid, produce targeted intelligence, and step up operations for the district's peace and stability. [caption id="attachment_7221" align="alignnone" width="300"] IGP Kashmir visits Budgam, emphasizes zero-tolerance policy towards narcotic menace[/caption]
DODA DECEMBER 14: In a noteworthy event today, Deputy Commissioner Doda Harvinder Singh today flagged off a group of eight children for a 12-day exposure tour to Jaipur and Delhi. The initiative falls under the…
SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 14: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Thursday reviewed the status of different projects executed by Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA) for In-Situ eco-development of six hamlets in…
JAMMU, Dec 14: Separatist leader Yasin Malik and his associate Rafiq Pahloo appeared before a special court here on Thursday in relation to the 1989 abduction of Rubaiya Sayeed via video conference. Three witnesses, including former president of the Kashmir Bar Association Mian Abdul Qayoom, did not show up. The special TADA court granted Pahloo one last chance to object to an application to have his bail revoked in two cases from 1990: one involving the abduction of Rubaiya Sayeed, the daughter of Union home minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, and another involving the deaths of four Indian Air Force (IAF) officers.Four witnesses were called to testify in front of the special court. Of them, Mian Qayoom did not show up and provided a medical certificate indicating his hospital admission. Another eyewitness, identified as number 23, is allegedly deceased. Both testified in the case of Rubaiya Sayeed's kidnapping, according to Senior Public Prosecutor S K Bhat. According to Bhat, the court had called two witnesses in the 1990 terror attack in Srinagar that resulted in the deaths of IAF personnel. However, the witnesses were unable to show up due to health issues, so the witnesses had to come from outside the area.According to Bhat, Malik, the leader of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), and Pahloo appeared in court via video conference. The case of the IAF personnel's murder on January 18 and the Rubaiya Sayeed case the following day would be rehearsed by the court. According to Bhat, the court granted Pahloo one final chance to object to an application to have his bail revoked. The court has consented to call potential witnesses.In August, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a request to the court to revoke Pahloo's bail in both cases, claiming that he had engaged in separatist activities and had therefore broken the terms of his release. In November, two witnesses, identified as 24 and 25, were questioned. According to Bhat, they validated the prosecution's case and named the defendant, Ali Mohammad Mir. Mir, the main defendant in the kidnapping case,They kept her in a guesthouse after bringing Sopore from Srinagar. Malik, who is being held in Delhi's Tihar Jail for a period of time related to a terror-financing case, was not physically present in court because of a directive from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs limiting his freedom of movement. According to Bhat, Pahloo was arrested for reviving the terrorist apparatus in the Kashmir valley and is currently being held at the Central Jail in Srinagar.Pahloo, also known as "Nanaji," was one of the ten terrorists detained in July from a hotel in connection with an alleged plot to resurrect the Hurriyat Conference, a separatist amalgam, and the outlawed JKLF in the valley. In both cases, Malik and numerous others have already been charged separately by the special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act court. On January 11, 2021, the court framed the charges against Malik, Pahloo, and eight other people in the Rubaiya Sayeed abduction case from 1989. [caption id="attachment_7209" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cases Involving JKLF Chief Yasin Malik: 3 Witnesses Fail To Appear Before…
SRINAGAR: The night temperature across Kashmir plummeted further with Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recording the coldest night of season at minus 5.4 degree Celsius. Every station has reported a temperature below zero, and Qazigund, the entry point to Kashmir, has recorded a low of minus 3.8 degrees Celsius. Famous tourist destination Pahalgam recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.8 degrees Celsius, while popular ski resort Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 5.0 degrees Celsius. The lowest recorded temperature in Kokernag was minus 1.6 degrees Celsius, while the mercury in Kupwara settled at minus 4.2 degrees. [caption id="attachment_7197" align="alignnone" width="300"]…
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to bring up the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha for discussion and eventual passing on Thursday, the day the Parliament meets for the eleventh day of the current Winter Session. The goal of the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2023 is to give women's seats in the Puducherry Assembly a 33 percent reservation. On Tuesday, the Lok Sabha already passed the legislation. The Home Minister will also introduce the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023, which aims to reserve 33% of the assembly's seats for women, according to the agenda that was made public.On Tuesday, the Lok Sabha already passed the legislation. Two appropriation bills, the Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2023 and the Appropriation (No. 4) Bill, 2023, will be moved by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Lok Sabha previously passed both of the bills. The report of the Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes on Measures undertaken to secure the representation of OBCs in employment and for their welfare at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) pertaining to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will be tabled by BJP MPs Rajendra Gehlot and Narayana Koragappa. "Also, measures undertaken to secure the representation of OBCs in employment and for their welfare in Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)' pertaining to the Ministry of Steel," stated the agenda. In the meanwhile, Lok Sabha adjournment motion was proposed by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi in order to talk about Wednesday's security breach in Parliament. According to Gogoi, there are major questions concerning the safety protocols for the new Parliament building in light of this unprecedented incident. "It is unacceptable for a crucial institution of Indian democracy to experience such a security breach. The adjournment notice submitted in the Lok Sabha stated, "I demand that the Union Home Minister addresses the issue promptly and the house takes a comprehensive overview of the situation for the national interest." [caption id="attachment_7182" align="alignnone" width="300"] Shah to move Govt of UTs (Amendment) Bill, 2023, J&K Reorganization (Second Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha[/caption]…
JAMMU: Anand Jain, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Jammu Zone, led a thorough review of the district's security and crime situation during a comprehensive meeting. The goal of the meeting, which was attended by SSPs, SDPOs, and SHOs from the Jammu District, was to increase the efficacy of overall police. The SSP for Jammu, Dr. Vinod Kumar, received the IGP along with DIG JSK Range, Shakti Pathak, who examined the resolution of cases filed in the current year and evaluated the backlog from the previous year. IGP Anand Jain stressed to the officials that cases must be handled quickly in order to lower pendency. Keeping law and order, preventing crime, resolving pending cases, and guaranteeing prompt investigation and case resolution were all topics of discussion.Special focus was placed on resolving public complaints and enhancing public-police relations. The topic of the meeting was counterinsurgency initiatives to strengthen law and order and security. The IGP evaluated counterterrorism efforts and presented strategies to reduce the district's crime rate. Improving the calibre of investigations was the main goal, especially when it came to theft, burglaries, the NDPS Act, and other cases. Jain emphasised the significance of enhancing investigative methods to guarantee convictions, with a particular focus on cases covered by the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). He gave the nodal officers instructions to designate cases in accordance with the UAPA's established procedure, guaranteeing prompt submission for judicial review. Dr. Vinod Kumar, SSP Jammu, gave a thorough Power Point presentation on the district's general security situation. The talk addressed the general state of crime and how it is addressed, offering insights into the steps made to improve law and order and security. IGP Jammu emphasised during the meeting that officers and officials must work professionally and that the calibre of their investigations must never be compromised. Officers were exhorted to expedite the resolution of pending cases and oversee matters within their jurisdictions effectively. The directive sought to improve overall policing efficiency and offer relief to the general public. [caption id="attachment_7179" align="alignnone" width="300"] IGP reviews crime, security scenario of Jammu district[/caption]
JAMMU: The stone Sanctum Sanctorium of Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan at Thalwal, Mandal was dedicated today by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo. Rashmi Singh, the Commissioner of Mining, KK Sidha, the Commissioner of Relief and Rehabilitation, and other relevant officials accompanied him. Moti Lal Malla, the head of the Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust, Ajay Bharti, the former legislator from the J&K Assembly, and representatives and heads of several pandit organisations were present at the ceremony. The Chief Secretary expressed pride in his esteemed position as he was felicitated by Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust and other Pandit organisations, marking a momentous occasion. In addition to expressing gratitude for the cordial welcome, Atal Dulloo highlighted the Sanctum Sanctorium's cultural and spiritual significance. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo is acknowledged for his devoted service to the community and is deeply appreciated by the Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust and its affiliated organisations. [caption id="attachment_7175" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS inaugurates Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan's Stone Work Sanctum Sanctorium at Thalwal[/caption]
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