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Old cave of Vaishno Devi Shrine to remain open for darshan twice a day

editor January 14, 2024

KATRA: The religious trust in charge of overseeing the operations and management of the shrine has announced that the hallowed old cave of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir will be accessible for darshan for approximately twelve hours each day. The old cave will be available for darshan from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the day and from 10.30 p.m. to 5 a.m. at night, according to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB). It is anticipated that this addition will provide devotees greater freedom in scheduling their visits and guarantee a more seamless darshan experience. "Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has decided to keep the old cave open from 10 am to 4 pm and from 10.30 pm to 5 am, to allow devotees to have darshan easily," the organisation stated in a statement. Nestled amid the Trikuta Mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine welcomes millions of devotees from all over the nation every year. The cave, which is devoted to the goddess Vaishno Devi, is regarded as one of the most sacred and respected locations in Hinduism. The limited proportions of the original cave, thought to be a natural creation, mean that its entrance is blocked for much of the year. For an individual, navigating the cavern to reach the sanctum sanctorum requires several minutes. Two additional caves have been cut out for entry and departure in order to accommodate a greater number of people. The old cave is only exposed on certain days, usually on slower days or for special occasions like holidays and rituals. [caption id="attachment_8966" align="alignnone" width="300"] Old cave of Vaishno Devi Shrine to remain open for darshan twice a day[/caption]

2 Killed, 1 Injured In Road Accident In Jammu

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Jammu, Jan 14: Tragically, two people lost their lives in a traffic accident at Sohanjana Tehsil in the Phallian Mandal area of the Jammu District during the Lohri celebrations. Vehicles bearing the registration numbers JK08F0233 and JK02CJ8823 were involved in an accident that happened on the Ring Road yesterday around 2:00 PM. The unfortunate encounter resulted in injuries to Mohit Bharti, a young woman named Elish, and Happy Kesar, the occupant of the Baleno automobile. They were sent quickly to PHC Sohanjana and then directed to Government Medical College Jammu. Sadly, Mohit Bharti and Elish were pronounced dead at the scene, and Happy Kesar of Marh is still in the hospital.At the appropriate police station, officers have filed a case in accordance with the pertinent legal provisions and have begun an additional investigation. [caption id="attachment_8963" align="alignnone" width="300"] 2 Killed, 1 Injured In Road Accident In Jammu[/caption]

MeT rules out any ‘significant’ weather activity in J&K till Jan 24

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SRINAGAR: Despite two Western Disturbances (WDs) scheduled for next week, weather experts on Sunday ruled out any significant weather activity in Jammu and Kashmir till January 24. An official from the meteorological service stated here that "dry weather is likely to continue till January 24 with feeble WDs approaching on the 16th and 20th evening." He stated that, as a result of these WDs, "isolated middle & higher reaches is expected during January 16th & 20th night." Generally cloudy conditions with light rain and snow are anticipated. Overall, he stated, no noteworthy weather action is anticipated until January 24. Simultaneously, the official stated that there could be light rain and snow in "scattered" locations from 25–27 based on the predictions of various models."Will update in coming days more clearly," he stated. According to him, there will probably be thick fog and chilly weather over the Jammu region's plains through January 16. In the meantime, freezing weather has returned, with a low of - 4.2°C recorded in Srinagar the night before compared to 0.2°C the night before. The MeT official added that the temperature was 2.1°C below usual for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year. According to him, Qazigund recorded a minimum temperature of minus 3.0°C as opposed to minus 2.0°C the night before. According to the MeT official, the minimum temperature was 1.0°C lower than usual for Kashmir's gateway town. In contrast to the previous night's low of minus 0.6°C, Pahalgam recorded a low of minus 5.5°C, which was 1.6°C above average for the well-known south Kashmir resort. According to the official, Kokernag, located in south Kashmir, saw a minimum temperature of minus 2.2°C, compared to minus 1.2°C the night before. The temperature was also 1.4°C higher than usual for the area. According to the official, Kupwara town in north Kashmir saw a low of minus 4.0°C, which was 1.1°C above normal and down from minus 0.3°C the night before. According to the official, Gulmarg saw a low of minus 1.2°C, down from minus 1.0°C the night before, and the temperature was 6.7°C higher than usual for the well-known skiing resort in north Kashmir.He claimed that Jammu recorded a minimum temperature of 2.5°C, down from 4.0°C the night before. It was the coldest night of the season and 4.5°C below average for the winter capital of J&K. He claimed that the lows in Banihal (minus 0.8°C), Batote (3.9°C), and Bhaderwah (1.1°C) were recorded. The Kashmir valley is experiencing "Chillai-Kalan," a severe 40-day winter season that ends on January 29. It does not, however, signal the end of winter. The next two periods are called "Chillai-Khurd," which lasts for 20 days from January 30 to February 19, and "Chillai-Bachha," or "baby cold," which lasts for 10 days from February 20 to March 1. [caption id="attachment_8958" align="alignnone" width="300"] MeT rules out any ‘significant’ weather activity in J&K till Jan 24[/caption]…

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Indian Armed Forces One Of The Finest In The World: IAF Chief

editor January 14, 2024

New Delhi, Jan 14: The Indian armed forces have transformed with changing times to meet the challenges of the “entire spectrum of warfare,” IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said on Sunday. In…

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Budgam Police Cracks Burglary Case, 1 Arrested

editor January 14, 2024

Srinagar, Jan 14: In the Budgam district of Jammu Kashmir police on Sunday successfully broke a burglary case when they detained a suspect and found thousands of dollars' worth of pilfered goods. On January 12, 2024, the police reported that a written complaint had been received from a few shopkeepers in Magam Market, stating that their shops had been broken into during the course of the previous two nights, January 11 and 12, with products valued at thousands of rupees taken. Along with the other stolen items, the accused also stole one Sumo car, which they used to flee. According to police, a case was filed under pertinent legal provisions, and an investigation was launched. The offender, known as Yagipora Magam resident Himayat Hussain Mir, was arrested after certain suspects were picked up during the investigation.CCTV footage analysis revealed that the car was driven in the direction of the Pattan-Sopore axis. Teams were then dispatched to other areas and the car was located close to Hygam Sopore. Along with a Sumo car, goods valued in the lakhs have also been found. The police said that more arrests and recoveries are anticipated while the matter is still being investigated. Budgam police asked people to install CCTV cameras in accordance with the District Magistrate's instructions. [caption id="attachment_8952" align="alignnone" width="300"] Budgam Police Cracks Burglary Case, 1 Arrested[/caption]

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Cold Wave Back In Kashmir, -4.2°C Recorded In Srinagar

editor January 14, 2024

Srinagar, Jan 14: After a day of respite afforded by a weak western disturbance on Saturday, cold wave conditions returned to Kashmir as the thermometer dropped several degrees below freezing mark, officials said on Sunday. Due to a dry and mainly snow-free winter, Srinagar had temperatures exceeding eight degrees Celsius throughout the day, which is unusual for this time of year. This has led to chilly nights and warmer than typical days in Kashmir, according to officials. For almost a week now, Jammu, the Union territory's winter capital, has experienced lower temperatures than Srinagar. According to them, the city of temples saw a low of 2.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday night, which was 4.5 degrees below average.The minimum temperature in Srinagar on Saturday night was minus 4.2 degrees Celsius, which was 4.4 degrees colder than the 0.2 degree temperature on Friday. They stated that while Gulmarg in north Kashmir registered - 1.2 degrees Celsius, Qazigund recorded a low of minus 4 degrees. A minimum temperature of minus 5.5 degrees Celsius was recorded in Pahalgam, which is one of the base camps for the yearly Amarnath Yatra and is located in the Anantnag region in south Kashmir. Kokernag town's minimum temperature was recorded at minus 2.2 degrees Celsius, while Kupwara recorded minus 4 degrees Celsius. Currently, Kashmir is experiencing "Chilla-i-Kalan," a 40-day severe winter season during which a cold wave saturates the area and low temperatures cause water in pipes and bodies of water to freeze. During this time, there is a greater likelihood of snowfall, and most places—especially the higher reaches—get a lot of snowfall.Due to the protracted dry season that Kashmir has been experiencing, there was a 79% decrease in rainfall in December and no precipitation in most of the valley during the first two weeks of January. The majority of Kashmir's plains have not seen any snowfall, while the upper valley has had less snowfall than normal. Up until January 21, the meteorological department has mostly predicted dry weather. The last day of "Chilla-i-Kalan" is January 31. After that, though, there will be two more cold spells: a 10-day "Chilla-i-Bachha" and a 20-day "Chilla-i-Khurd" (little cold). [caption id="attachment_8943" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cold Wave Back In Kashmir, -4.2°C Recorded In Srinagar[/caption]

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Army Brings Under Control Forest Fire In Poonch

editor January 14, 2024

Poonch, Jan 14: Early on Sunday morning, a large fire started in a wooded region close to Dera ki Gali in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. With the assistance of security services, the Indian Army managed to contain the fire, sparing numerous lives as well as damage to infrastructure. “Prompt and speedy response of #IndianArmy saved many lives and infrastructure, when massive forest fire broke near #DeraKiGali and endangered Civil and Army Infrastructure. The PRO (Public Relations Officer) of Defence Jammu stated in a post on "X" that "fire was brought under control in #DeraKiGali with coordinated and synergistic efforts of civ agencies and security forces."A brief video clip of the action, in which military men could be seen putting out the fires, was also posted by PRO Defence. A major fire that started earlier in December destroyed millions of rupees' worth of forest treasure in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh's Patlikuhal forest area. Huge flames could be seen shooting out of the nearby forest. [caption id="attachment_8940" align="alignnone" width="300"] Army Brings Under Control Forest Fire In Poonch[/caption]

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Govt transfers 55 kanals land to Edu Ministry

editor January 14, 2024

Srinagar, Jan 13: In a momentous move, the Government has handed 55 kanals of land to Union Education Ministry for establishing up permanent IIM off-campus at Pantha Chowk here. The Administrative Council met on December 26 of last year and accepted the request to transfer state land for the establishment of an IIM off-campus in Srinagar. According to a Revenue Department order, permission has been granted for the free transfer of 55 kanal eight marla of State land under survey no. 1072/1009, located in the Pantha Chowk estate, to the Ministry of Education, Government of India, via IIM Jammu, for the establishment of an IIM campus in Srinagar in accordance with Rule 310 of the General Financial Rules of 2017.The government has also mandated that the Revenue Department resume use of 40 kanals of land that were transferred to IIM for the establishment of an off-campus facility on January 1, 2021. The ruling said that the "Divisional Commissioner Kashmir shall work out modalities for proper utilisation of the resumed land." Jammu and Kashmir's IIM was established as part of the Prime Minister's Development Package for the region. [caption id="attachment_8937" align="alignnone" width="300"] Govt transfers 55 kanals land to Edu Ministry[/caption]

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Naib Tehsildar Tral suspended

editor January 14, 2024

Srinagar, Jan 13: Naib-Tehsildar Tral was suspended today by Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Pulwama, who also mandated that a report detailing his behaviour be provided within a month. “As recommended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Tral and pending enquiry into his conduct, Altaf Ahmad Naib Tehsildar Tral is hereby placed under suspension with immediate effect and attached with the office of Deputy Commissioner Pulwama”, stated an order. It added Ab Rashid Naib Tehsildar Lurgam should look after the charge of Nayabat Tral in addition to his own duties till further orders”.The order stated that the Additional Deputy Commissioner Awantipora was to conduct the investigation into the case at hand and provide the findings within a month. [caption id="attachment_8934" align="alignnone" width="300"] Naib Tehsildar Tral suspended[/caption]

J&K generates only 600 MWs hydroelectricity against generation capacity of 3500 MWs during winters

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JAMMU: Regarding the false information about Ratle Power Projects that has appeared in a number of newspapers and other media outlets, the following is a point-by-point rebuttal complete with statistics: Both the State and Central sectors of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu & Kashmir are developing hydropower projects. Eleventy million of the 3500 MW installed generation capacity now in use comes from plants owned by UT, which include the 110 MW Lower Jehlum, 110 MW Upper Sindh, and 900 MW Baglihar projects. The remaining 2300 MW comes from central sector plants, with important ones being Salal, Dul-Hasti, Uri, and Kishanganga. Because of a drop in river levels, power plants in J&K, both in the central and state sectors, can only produce a maximum of 600 MW during the winter months compared to their rated capacity of 3500 MW. But in winter, when demand peaks at 3200 MW, it's clear that hydroelectric power facilities are unable to meet J&K's electricity needs. The majority of the electricity generated by J&K's own power plants comes from the 900 MW-producing Baghliar Hydro Electric Project (BHEP).A total of 200–250 MW are produced by other locally owned power plants, including as Upper Sindh, Lower Jehlum, Chennani, etc. Through UT's own producing plants, this amounts to about 1100–1140 MW, with a winter decrease to about 200 MW. Throughout the winter, Central Generating Stations (CGS) both inside and outside of J&K provide the remaining power needed. A significant portion of the 1140 MW installed capacity in the UT sector—roughly 1030 MW, or 88% of the total capacity—is used in J&K. The remaining 150 MW is sold outside of J&K in accordance with agreements made in 2009—first through PTC and then bilaterally with Haryana. The Government of India has set Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) targets, making it mandatory for every State/UT to procure some quantum of hydro and…

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