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ED arrests former J&K Co-operative Bank chairman in Rs 250-cr money laundering case

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SRINAGAR: In relation to a Rs 250-crore money laundering case in Jammu and Kashmir, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has detained former chairman of the J&K Co-operative Bank, Muhammad Shafi Dar, according to officials on Friday. The officials stated that Dar and Mohammad Hilal A Mir, the chairman of the River Jhelum Cooperative Housing Building Society, a "fictitious firm," were taken into custody and would be brought before a special court. On Thursday, the ED claimed to have recovered incriminating evidence from searches they had performed in connection with the case, including one at Dar's home. According to the officials, the fraud was carried out under the guise of the "fictitious" River Jhelum Cooperative Housing Building Society.According to them, the ED's office in Srinagar carried out the operations using the search and seizure authority granted to it by the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) filed a charge sheet against Mir, Dar, and other defendants in August 2020 for offences against the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Indian Penal Code. According to the ACB's investigation, Mir had applied to the secretary of cooperatives, the administration department of cooperative societies, asking for guidance from the J&K Co-operative Bank regarding financial assistance of Rs 300 crore for assuming ownership of 37.5 acres of land on the outskirts of Srinagar for the construction of a satellite township.The request was forwarded to the Jammu and Kashmir Registrar of Cooperative Societies to pursue the issue with the J&K Co-operative Bank. Accordingly, the J&K Co-operative Bank in Srinagar approved a loan in the amount of Rs 223 crore during the ACB investigation. However, no formalities were followed, such as obtaining information about the society, such as its balance sheet, profit and loss, account business, activities, PAN number, income tax returns, and board resolutions. The investigation found that the River Jhelum Cooperative House Building Society was not even registered with the cooperative societies registrar. Mir, working in collusion with Dar and other individuals, created a forged registration certificate in the name of the society and oversaw the loan's approval. Although the land had not been mortgaged to the bank, it was discovered that the loan sum had been deposited into the landowners' accounts. Furthermore, the ACB's probe was effective in locating the Rs 223 crore that had been syphoned off. Additionally, the bureau has blocked funds totaling Rs 187 crore, according to the officials. [caption id="attachment_6538" align="alignnone" width="300"] ED arrests former J&K Co-operative Bank chairman in Rs 250-cr money laundering case[/caption]

J&K Raj Bhawan hosts Nagaland Statehood Day celebrations

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JAMMU: At the Raj Bhawan, the Nagaland Statehood Day was celebrated with great fervour and excitement, upholding the principles of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. The artists of the Jammu Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages presented a number of enthralling cultural events that were based on the well-known dance forms of Nagaland. On Statehood Day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha greeted everyone, but notably the people of Nagaland, while speaking to the guests. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development initiative for North-East has truly brought historic socio-economic transformations of Nagaland after years of neglect," remarked the Lieutenant Governor.The state, dubbed the "land of festivals" and well-known for its lively folk music, traditional dances, arts and crafts, delectable cuisines, captivating rivers, and abundant flora and wildlife, has made great strides on many fronts and seen a resurgence of its economy in the previous nine years, he continued. The Lieutenant Governor honoured Nagaland's remarkable individuals and acknowledged their important role in the development of the country. Nagaland, known as the "land of warrior tribes," is a region endowed with immense diversity and wealth. He said that the people had been motivated to rebel against the British by the Naga leader and independence fighter Rani Gaidinliu, also referred to as the daughter of the hills, who had joined the movement at the age of 13.He added that Nagaland's special advantages, tourism potential, and spirit of togetherness in diversity should all be celebrated on Statehood Day. Those who work in security, students, and Nagaland residents in J&K, UT, were the distinguished guests for the evening. [caption id="attachment_6534" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Raj Bhawan hosts Nagaland Statehood Day celebrations[/caption]

LG attends ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ at Panchayat Dhok Waziran

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JAMMU: Today, Panchayat Dhok Waziran in Nagrota hosted the "Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra," which Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended. The Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude to the PRI representatives and attendees for their enthusiastic involvement. He asked them to make contact with as many families as possible, spread the word about government programmes, and promote the enrollment of potential recipients. In order to create model villages in a comprehensive manner for better livelihood possibilities, an enhanced quality of life, and action-oriented Jan-Bhagidari for a happy, prosperous, and peaceful Panchayat, he highlighted the necessity of copying the best practises of Panchayat Dhok Waziran."Reaching out to the unreached and achieving 100% saturation of government schemes are priorities for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the Lieutenant Governor, "it offers rural and urban areas a significant opportunity to ensure that the common man and vulnerable section is empowered." He asked people to spread the word about the schemes, take use of the on-the-spot assistance being offered, and actively engage in the "Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra." According to him, individual success stories need to touch every region of UT in order to demonstrate the changes the government's main programmes have brought about in their lives."Through integrated action and involvement of every individual we can turn the villages into viable, sustainable economic centres and create opportunities for youth, women, farmers and vulnerable section to accomplish the vision of Viksit Bharat," stated the Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor emphasised the J&K Government's efforts to guarantee that the underprivileged and weaker segments of society receive the benefits of welfare programmes. Under PMAY (G), the UT administration is giving 5 Marla of land to impoverished landless beneficiaries. According to him, this will eliminate current societal inequalities, improve the standard of living for impoverished and vulnerable landless households, and promote their social and economic development.Along with sharing their personal stories, Panchayat recipients Raman Wazir, Sarpanch Dhok Waziran, and others thanked the administration for extending benefits under various government programmes. The Lieutenant Governor paid a visit to the several departmental booths, observed a drone demonstration, and granted registration certificates to the newly established Farmer Producers Organisation members. On this occasion, the "Hamara Sankalp Viksit Bharat" vow was also given out. Senior officers, PRI members, and a sizable crowd were in attendance, along with Bharat Bhushan, Chairman of the District Development Council of Jammu; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner of Jammu; Dr Piyush Singla, Secretary of Revenue; Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Deputy Commissioner of Jammu; and Shakti Pathak, DIG of Jammu -Samba -Kathua Range. [caption id="attachment_6530" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG attends ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra' at Panchayat Dhok Waziran[/caption]

Dulloo joins back as Chief Secretary of J&K

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JAMMU, DECEMBER 01: Atal Dulloo, a 1989 batch IAS officer having vast experience in the UT today joined back as Chief Secretary of J&K after his brief stint in Ministry of Home Affairs as a…

CEO Presents Suresh Raina As Youth Voter Awareness Ambassador Of J&K

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JAMMU, Dec 1: The J&K Pandurang K Pole Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) made the announcement and gave Suresh Raina the letter designating him as the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir's youth voter awareness ambassador. Speaking at the event, the CEO stated that Suresh Raina, a national hero in India and a cricket great, has a lot of influence, especially with young people. He continued, "This influence can be used to motivate more people to engage in the political process, which will increase voter turnout and foster greater civic engagement."Speaking outside the event, Suresh Raina expressed his hope that more and more people will attend national and international levels in the future. He said that many J&K players are now performing well at both the national and international levels. Later, in an effort to help elect their candidates, he further urged the young of J&K to come forward and register as voters before December 9, 2023. He continued by saying that a robust democracy requires a high turnout of voters. Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, the Commissioner for Relief and Rehabilitation, was also present for the event. [caption id="attachment_6524" align="alignnone" width="300"] CEO Presents Suresh Raina As Youth Voter Awareness Ambassador Of J&K[/caption]

Avalanche Warning Issued For Kupwara In Next 24 Hrs

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Kupwara, Dec 1 : An avalanche warning for the next 24 hours has been issued in JK's Kupwara by the Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA). Over the following 24 hours, an avalanche with a low hazard level is predicted by the authorities to occur above 2800 metres above sea level over the Kupwara district. According to JKDMA, "over the next 24 hours, an avalanche with a low danger level is likely to occur above 2,800 metres above sea level over Kupwara district."In addition, the authorities urged the locals to exercise caution and wait for further directives before entering any avalanche-prone locations. The authority went on, "People residing in these areas are advised to exercise caution and refrain from entering the avalanche-prone areas until further orders." [caption id="attachment_6521" align="alignnone" width="300"] Avalanche Warning Issued For Kupwara In Next 24 Hrs[/caption]

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Inter state thieves gang busted, stolen ornaments worth Rs 5 lac recovered in Jammu

editor December 1, 2023

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday said to have busted inter state thieves gang and stolen gold and silver ornaments worth Rs 5 lakhs recovered in Jammu district. A Police spokesperson said that a…

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Ready to hold assembly polls in J&K whenever ECI wants: LG Sinha

editor December 1, 2023

Jammu, Nov 30 : Kashmir and Jammu On Thursday, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha declared that his administration is prepared to conduct assembly elections in the Union Territory at the request of the Indian Election Commission. Taking aim at some political figures who disseminated false information about the upcoming elections, LG Sinha declared he would only depart Jammu and Kashmir following the successful completion of the assembly polls."Any information pertaining to arrangements that J&K was requested to provide to the ECI has been provided." "I want to announce from this platform that the J&K administration is prepared to hold elections whenever the ECI notifies us," Sinha stated at the "Samvaad" conference, which was hosted here by Amar Ujala. LG Sinha emphasised that the Election Commission of India is the only body with the authority to hold assembly votes, referring to the democratic procedures in J&K. In addition, he attacked political figures for supposedly deceiving the people."It was my responsibility to make sure the nation's writ was established—and is—in Jammu and Kashmir. That was (my) task, which I completed," he declared. "All of the terrorist organisations' top leaders have been removed. The remaining ones will shortly be gone. Terrorism has no place here," he declared. He claimed that the CRPF, police, and army all work well together. "Our neighbour is attempting to cause trouble here, and there have been some incidents." There were jawans who were martyred. He went on, "We'll exact revenge for those murders.Regarding the Kashmiri Pandits, he commended the government for its efforts in giving 3,000 people houses and jobs, but he also stated that more steps needed to be taken to facilitate their resettlement.

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Woman among 3 drug peddlers held in Baramulla: JKP

editor December 1, 2023

BARAMULLA: In the district of Baramulla in North Kashmir, police have detained three drug dealers, one of whom is a woman, as part of their ongoing efforts to eradicate the drug problem from society. They have also retrieved illegal substances from their hands. According to a spokesman, at a checkpoint set up at Kitchama near the service station, a police party from Police Station Sheeri, led by SHO PS Sheeri and overseen by DySP Hqrs Baramulla, stopped two men and a woman who were heading towards Kitchama on a scooter with the licence plate JK05-0116."They were later identified as Riyaz Ahmad Ganie son of Gh Hassan, Shokeen Ahmad Ganie son of Ab Jabar Ganie, both residents of Batangi Boniyar, and Saleema Begum wife of Mohd Ashraf Najar, resident of Mother Sheeri. During their search, 776 grammes of contraband heroin-like substance was recovered from their possession." They have been arrested and shifted to PS Sheeri where they remain in custody", he said. As a result, inquiries have been launched and a case under pertinent legal sections has been filed at police station Sheeri. [caption id="attachment_6506" align="alignnone" width="300"] Woman among 3 drug peddlers held in Baramulla: JKP[/caption]

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Snowfall In Sonamarg; Night Temp Rises At many Places

editor December 1, 2023

Srinagar, Dec 1: The Meteorological Department predicted a marked improvement in the weather across the Union Territory on Friday, while the Sonamarg tourist resort in Jammu and Kashmir saw light snowfall for the second day in a row, according to officials. On Thursday, precipitation fell in the lowlands and snow fell in the upper Valley, bringing an end to the three-week dry spell in Kashmir. According to officials, there was light snowfall in Sonamarg, in the Ganderbal district, on Friday morning as well, despite the fact that snowfall was recorded in Gulmarg, in north Kashmir, Sonamarg, in central Kashmir, and other regions in the middle and higher ranges on Thursday.The Met Office reported that Sonamarg and the surrounding areas saw light snowfall and partly to mostly cloudy weather in a number of locations. It did, however, indicate that most regions will see a notable improvement in the weather by the afternoon and that it would probably stay dry for the foreseeable future. According to the government, the weather will be partly to generally cloudy from December 8 to 10, with partly cloudy conditions continuing from December 2 to 7. They predicted a three to five degree drop in the lowest temperature.The Valley saw a sharp increase in nighttime temperatures in a number of locations, with Gulmarg being the only meteorological station to record a temperature below freezing on Thursday. The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, reported a minimum temperature of 4.5 degrees Celsius, while Qazigund recorded a low of 2.2 degrees Celsius. The temperature in Gulmarg dropped to minus 1.8 degrees Celsius, while Pahalgam in the Anantnag district of south Kashmir reported a low of 0.5 degrees Celsius. [caption id="attachment_6493" align="alignnone" width="300"] Snowfall In Sonamarg; Night Temp Rises At many Places[/caption]

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