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Can’t Take Things Lightly, Have To Be Cautious As Threats Remain: DGP On Srinagar Attack

editor October 30, 2023

Srinagar, Oct 30: Director General of Police (DGP) for Jammu and Kashmir Dilbag Singh stated on Monday that while threats are still present, police must not take things lightly and must exercise caution. He was alluding to Sunday's attack on a police officer in Srinagar's Eidgah . "Yesterday, while playing cricket with other authorities on a pitch, one of our cops was attacked. Following the unveiling of 160 cutting-edge cars for 43 police stations as part of Operation Capacity Building (Op CAP), DGP Singh told reporters at Zewan that the man is receiving treatment and is on the mend.According to the DGP, police cannot take anything lightly. Threats still exist, so we must exercise caution, he said. When asked what message he was taking with him when he left the police service, the departing DGP replied, "I am not leaving the force." A police officer is a police officer. I have been in the force for thirty years, and I plan to stay there. On October 31, DGP Singh will retire, and special DG CID RR Swain will take over as J&K's DGP.He announced today that 160 new, cutting-edge vehicles have been introduced and will be stationed at the 43 police stations under OP CAP, with the goal of achieving "Zero terror in the area falling under police station." Regarding recent attempts at infiltration, the DGP stated that although the border fence is robust, terrorists are still being pushed in by the bordering nation. "One terrorist was killed in today's encounter in the Kupwara district where operation is on, while five terrorists were killed recently in the Machil Sector," he stated.When asked about the ceasefire violation in Jammu's Arnia sector, he responded, "We are verifying the circumstances surrounding the firing incident." "I hope the ceasefire stays in place because it has given the border residents a lot of respite," he remarked. "Police and security agencies will keep a close watch on the developments and take measures to deal with any additional challenges," he responded when asked if there was a chance of further infiltration bids given that the bordering country was holding elections. He stated that whether there are elections or not, terrorists are still being driven into this region by their neighbour. The DGP declared, "Security Forces are always ready to deal with any eventuality." [caption id="attachment_4682" align="alignnone" width="300"] Can’t Take Things Lightly, Have To Be Cautious As Threats Remain: DGP…

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PM offers prays at Ambaji temple during Gujarat visit

editor October 30, 2023

GUJARAT: On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said prayers at the well-known Goddess Amba temple in Ambaji, Gujarat's Banaskantha district. Modi arrived in Ahmedabad early on Monday morning for his two-day tour to the state. From there, he took a helicopter to Chikhla, a village close to Ambaji. When the Prime Minister's convoy arrived at the temple town of Ambaji, thousands of people lined up on both sides of the street. Modi was greeted by local dignitaries and priests before doing pooja at the shrine. Following his prayers at Ambaji, Modi headed to Dabhoda village in Kheralu taluka, Mehsana, for a public ceremony. There, he would address a crowd and unveil several development projects valued at Rs 5,950 crore.According to a government announcement, the projects are related to several government ministries, including the urban development, roads and buildings, state water resource and water supply departments, Indian Railways, and Gujarat Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (GRIDE). According to the statement, Mehsana, Ahmedabad, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Mahisagar, Gandhinagar, and Patan are among the districts covered by the 16 development projects that Modi would announce. On Tuesday, the nation's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary, Modi will take part in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas programme at Kevadiya in the Narmada district. [caption id="attachment_4679" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM offers prays at Ambaji temple during Gujarat visit[/caption]

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3 female pickpockets arrested in Ganderbal

editor October 30, 2023

Ganderbal : Police on Sunday have arrested three female pickpockets in Kangan area of Ganderbal district.The defendants engaged in active pick-pocketing, especially in medical facilities. "In the past few days, Police Station Kangan has been receiving inputs from different sources that a gang of a few notorious persons is roaming in the jurisdiction of PS Kangan, picking pockets of innocent people, especially in the area of Sub District Hospital Kangan" according to a police source.Quick action led to the red-handed arrest of three women while stealing from one person, Hariganiwan's Bashir Ahmed Mir. The three attempted to flee the scene with the Rs 25,000 in stolen money, but the Police Party apprehended them all with tact. The pilfered funds were found and confiscated, and a complaint in accordance with pertinent legal provisions has been filed at PS Kangan, with an ongoing investigation underway. [caption id="attachment_4676" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3 female pickpockets arrested in Ganderbal[/caption]

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Not possible for Kashmiri Pandits to return to Kashmir despite Govt efforts: Dr. Singh

editor October 30, 2023

NEW DELHI: According to Dr. Karan Singh, a distinguished academic, former Union Minister, and scion of the former State of Jammu and Kashmir, it will not be feasible for Kashmiri Pandits to return to their native land. "I'm frequently asked if Kashmiri Pandits are allowed to return to their homeland. Singh, a Shaivism expert, stated, "I believe it is impossible for Kashmiri Pandits to return to Kashmir, despite the efforts of many Governments to do so. "Successive Governments have constructed safe zones for them, but they are not able to go back to Kashmir," Singh went on. Some people manage to return, but others are unable to do so.For the Kashmiri Pandits, the government has also planned numerous activities, but he continued, "I'm not sure how they can go right now. During the launch of Avanti Sopory's book "Ancient & Lost Temples of Kashmir," Karan Singh spoke these things. He claimed that Kashmiri Pandits were responsible for what he had learned in life. "I get all of my knowledge from Kashmiri Pandits, or vidya. I shall always be grateful to them. However, I find it heartbreaking to witness the struggles this intelligent, well-spoken, and educated community faces," Singh remarked. He added that it is a reality that Kashmir has suffered numerous tragedies over the years, with the Pandit migration of 1989–1990 being the sixth such catastrophe in the history of the area."Kashmir was known worldwide for Buddhism and then Hinduism, but everything that Kashmir stood for was destroyed by Afghans, Turks, and Mughals. Kashmir even hosted a significant Buddhist meeting in the past. Karan Singh stated, "Kashmiri Pandits were only allowed to return to their homeland during our era, which was the Dogras' control over the Valley. He claimed that the Pandits of Kashmir are resilient and have never given up. "You, the Kashmiri Pandit, have an unwavering spirit. You leave your mark on the community wherever you go. You have a battling attitude and have never given up," Singh exclaimed. He stated that, luckily, the rich Hindu heritage of Kashmir has not been thoroughly researched or documented. Great Hindu emperors ruled over Kashmir. Prominent Hindu poets, builders, philosophers, and a wealth of Hindu history from Kashmir, which has sadly not been well documented or presented," Singh said. In a same vein, he claimed, Kashmir has also had Dogra kings, whose histories have likewise been misrepresented and inadequately documented. "The Dogra dynasty was responsible for expanding India's borders to include China, Tibet, and Central Asia. The Marathas were unable to expand India's borders, but we Dogras were able to do so. They engaged in combat inside India's borders. However, none of this is adequately written about or given to the public," Singh remarked. He made a point of pointing to Kashmir's other well-known roads and hospitals, including the renowned Boulevard Road, saying, "All this was built by us." He added that while Maharaja Gulab Singh and Zorawar Singh were only Sikh Empire foot soldiers, they were able to establish one of the most illustrious powers in Indian history by pure willpower and skill. In her book introduction, Sopory stated that we should inform the public about the fruitful conversations that have taken place in Kashmir over the previous two millennia concerning Buddhism, Sanskrit, science, and medicine."We need to do it; if we don't do it, then who will?" she uttered in Kashmiri. She brought to the attention of her audience the period when prominent individuals from China, Persia, and Central Asia would travel to Kashmir and establish the region as the centre of discussions in literature and science. Regarding the temples in Kashmir, Karan Singh stated that his family's Dharma Trust has been doing everything within its power to maintain them operational in Kashmir. For example, many people are unaware of the existence of a temple maintained by the Army in the Pandraten region. In Kashmir, it has been operating smoothly for the past few years, according to Singh. Sopory noted that just three of Kashmir's old temples remain intact: the Parvati (Sharika) temple in Srinagar's Hari Parbat fort; the Kheer Bhawani in Ganderbal; and the Shankaracharya or Jyeshteshwara temple in Srinagar.…

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Would never invoke religion for votes: Azad

editor October 30, 2023

JAMMU: Ghulam Nabi Azad, the chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), declared on Sunday that he would never engage in hate speech or use religious arguments to win support. The people were also assured by the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir that he would never discriminate against any religion and that his politics will always be grounded in moral and social principles. "My worldview does not support using religion to further hatred and influence politics. "I firmly believe in the politics of merit and hard work," Azad declared while speaking at a public gathering in the Ramban neighbourhood. He claimed that, as seen by the event, people value progressive and constructive politics without communal cards being played."Thousands of people have attended my rally because they value and respect the development initiatives I spearheaded in the area while serving as chief minister of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir. "I assure you that more such projects will come up and Ramban will be one of the modern districts in the country if I am given a chance to serve my people again," the leader of the DPAP stated. Throughout his lengthy political career, the former Union minister claimed he has never discriminated against or assisted someone because of their religious affiliation. "Because if we practise such tactics, it can prove to be disastrous and insidious," he said. Since everyone benefits from the colleges, hospitals, and other development initiatives that Azad brought to Jammu and Kashmir, he claimed that his work testifies for his support of pluralism. He declared that he would advance his developmental programme if his party were elected to power. "We want to work for all people, regardless of their social class or religion, so that there is no prejudice and everyone benefits. I'll concentrate on constructing more hospitals and colleges in remote locations," he declared. According to Azad, there would be more road network expansion and connections between rural areas and cities and towns. "This will, in turn, ensure economic growth and job opportunities for our people," he stated. [caption id="attachment_4664" align="alignnone" width="300"] Would never invoke religion for votes: Azad[/caption]

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J&K border residents take to cleaning bunkers in wake of Pakistan shelling

editor October 30, 2023

JAMMU: Residents along the international border have started digging out subterranean bunkers that have been built over the years as a place to take refuge, following days after Pakistani Rangers breached the truce by attacking forward posts and communities along the border. The residents are calling for more of these buildings to be built so they may escape the cross-border shelling, and a big cleaning operation is in progress to make the bunkers livable. Sarpanch of Treva village in Arnia, Balbir Kour, said, "We cannot trust Pakistan and have started a drive to clean the bunkers to make them usable."India and Pakistan have a 3,323 km border, with Jammu and Kashmir hosting 221 km of the IB and 744 km of the Line of Control. The people who live near the LoC and the IB experienced a great sense of relief when India and Pakistan declared on February 25, 2021, that a new ceasefire would be implemented along their borders in Jammu and Kashmir. A ceasefire deal was first signed by the two nations in 2003, but Pakistan routinely broke it; in 2020, there were over 5,000 recorded violations, the most in a single year. The Centre has approved the construction of 14,460 individual and communal bunkers in five districts of Jammu, Kathua, and Samba in December 2017 to protect the people along the border from Pakistani fire. These districts included the villages along the IB and Poonch and Rajouri villages on the LoC. Later, the government authorised more than 4,000 more bunkers for the population that was most at risk. A BSF jawan and a lady were hurt during the about seven-hour-long Pakistan Rangers firing in the Arnia area of the R S Pura sector on Thursday night. This was the first significant ceasefire breach since 2021. Two BSF men were hurt on October 17 when Pakistani gunfire targeted their post.In the midst of intense gunfire and mortar shelling on Thursday night, many terrified individuals—including migrant labourers harvesting paddy—ran to safer locations but later returned home when the guns stopped firing. During two flag meetings in the last ten days, the BSF and its Pakistani counterparts have already voiced a strong objection, emphasising the necessity of maintaining the ceasefire in the greater interest of peace and tranquilly along the border. Kour urged the locals to care for the bunkers like their homes, saying, "After 2018, our villages were pounded with mortars, but we could not use most of the bunkers because we paid no attention to their cleaning." She claimed that before to the truce, the populace had experienced the worst. "I'm worried about the safety of the residents of this panchayat. We currently have seven communal and fifteen individual bunkers, but more are required to protect every home within the Pakistani shelling range." Locals claim that most of the bunkers are covered in wild vegetation and floods, which serves as a haven for snakes and other deadly insects. They also lack electricity and restrooms. "Almost all of the community bunkers have been cleared," ward number five resident Prerna stated.Nirmala Devi had never been fired by Pakistan before, so this was a novelty for her. "If we keep the bunkers clean, we need not flee our villages amid shelling." In order to evaluate the loss, Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar visited the border villages on Saturday with a group of senior civil and police officials, including Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Anand Jain. In addition to Arnia, residents of Jammu, Samba, and Kathua who live near the border have also begun cleaning the security bunkers in their communities. During his visit to the areas impacted by Pakistan, President Rattan Lal Gupta of Jammu province led a team of the National Conference that criticised the government for "not doing enough" to protect the border population. "Despite being built with great fanfare, the bunkers are now worthless because of inadequate upkeep, which has left most of them submerged under rainwater. The government's inaction has resulted in the depletion of the public coffers due to the bunkers' apparent lack of value, according to Gupta. [caption id="attachment_4661" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K border residents take to cleaning bunkers…

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J&K receives investment proposal worth Rs 86,000 cr: LG

editor October 30, 2023

PULWAMA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir stated on Sunday that the Union Territory has received investment bids totaling Rs 86,000 crore, indicating the region's growing popularity as a destination for both domestic and foreign investors. "The Industries and Commerce Department has received investment bids totaling Rs 86,000 crore. Speaking at an event at the Industrial Complex at Lassipora, 35 kilometres from Srinagar, Sinha stated that people both inside and outside the nation saw J&K as a preferred investment destination.As he opened 12 outlets with a controlled atmosphere here, Sinha stated that the government was making every effort to see that these investment plans become real projects that would benefit the people of Jammu and Kashmir in terms of growth and well-being. "While we are attempting to implement these ideas, development is impossible without peace. Security personnel will carry out their duties, but citizens must speak out against efforts to sabotage the peace. We won't spare the offenders, but we won't damage or unnerve innocent people," he continued. Speaking about the 12 publically owned controlled environment stores as a profitable economic venture, Sinha predicted that farmers will benefit greatly from them."It (the new storage) will create jobs for 500–600 people and enhance capacity by 60,000 tonnes. There is still room for more; this is just the beginning. He stated that horticulture has enormous potential and boundless opportunities, noting that over the previous six months, the industry has received investment bids totaling Rs 1,250 crore. The CA businesses are a secure investment because they are consistently occupied all year long," he said. According to the LG, 259 additional CA outlets are planned, which should result in the employment of 15,000–16,000 individuals. Regarding the actions made to advance agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir, Sinha stated that the nation has acknowledged the importance of allied sectors and agriculture in the Union Territory. "The welfare of farmers, including the 2.6 lakh marginal farmers as well as the large farmers, has been given priority by the Jammu and Kashmir administration," he stated. He added that the PM Fasal Bima Yojna was being worked on to include horticulture produce. "A farmer training portal has been established. We are also considering the possibilities of lowering losses that occur after harvest. "There is no state receiving as much incentive as J&K has received from PM Modi," he continued. [caption id="attachment_4658" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K receives investment proposal worth Rs 86,000 cr: LG[/caption]

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Police Inspector Playing Cricket Shot By Terrorists In Downtown Srinagar, Critically Wounded

editor October 29, 2023

SRINAGAR, Oct 29: Terrorists shot and gravely injured a Jammu and Kashmir Police officer on Sunday in central Srinagar, according to police. According to the officials, terrorists shot Inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani while he was playing cricket at the Eidgah pitch with several local lads. The wounded cop was flown to a medical facility. He was receiving care from doctors, who said that his condition was critical.The Kashmir Zone Police said, "Terrorists fired upon & injured Inspector Masroor Ahmad near Eidgah, Srinagar," in a post on X, formerly Twitter. He was taken right away to the hospital to receive care. According to preliminary investigation, this terror act involved the use of a firearm. Section blocked off, complaint filed. [caption id="attachment_4653" align="alignnone" width="300"] Police Inspector Playing Cricket Shot By Terrorists In Downtown Srinagar, Critically Wounded[/caption]

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Sanitary pad vending machines at over 1000 J&K schools soon

editor October 29, 2023

SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry of Education (MoE) has approved the installation of sanitary pad vending and incineration machines in over 1000 government schools in Jammu and Kashmir, in response to growing concerns about the high school dropout rate among females due to menstrual hygiene difficulties. According to officials, the officially supported Samargra Shiksha programme would construct and commission the sanitary pad selling machines and incinerators in 1,025 government schools throughout the Union Territory (UT). In the upcoming days, the installation and commissioning of these equipment will begin.According to experts, surveys have shown that it is challenging for girls to attend school because of a lack of understanding about menstruation, limited access to sanitary goods, and an unwelcoming school climate. "At least 1025 government schools, including 74 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas and 951 high and higher secondary schools, were approved by MoE for the installation of sanitary pad vending machines and incinerator machines," a Samagra Shiksha official stated in a communiqué to the chief education officers (CEO) of Jammu and Kashmir.The CEOs have been requested to give the head of the designated schools' institutions instructions on where best to put the equipment on school property. "Schools where electrical fitting is not available, the expenditure incurred on it shall be met from school electric fund and annual school grant," it states. According to an official, a UNICEF survey for India also showed that more than 85% of girls in the nation utilised cloth during their periods rather than the readily accessible and safer sanitary napkins made inexpensively there.Medical professionals estimate that most girls begin their menstrual cycle around the age of twelve. To ensure that their children are ready and knowledgeable, parents should speak with their daughters and schools should start educating their pupils at a young age. [caption id="attachment_4647" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sanitary pad vending machines at over 1000 J&K schools soon[/caption]

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BCCI imposes 2yrs ban on J&K cricketer: JKCA

editor October 29, 2023

JAMMU:A cricket player from Jammu and Kashmir was banned on Saturday by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), purportedly for submitting multiple birth certificates. In a press release released on Saturday, the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) said that Bishnah, Jammu resident and cricketer Vanshaj Sharma has been banned by the BCCI for submitting several birth certificates with different dates of birth. According to a release from Brig Anil Gupta Member Administration JKCA, "For this act, he has been banned from participating in all BCCI tournaments for a period of two years from October 27." Brig Gupta announced that the player would not be permitted to play in any age group BCCI competitions after serving a two-year ban and would only be eligible to compete in the Senior Men's Tournament run by the BCCl.The JKCA official went on to say that Vanshaj Sharma moved to another state in this particular circumstance and applied there to join the Bihar U-23 Men's squad. Brig Gupta clarified, however, that even though he had switched associations, he was still detected for presenting duplicate birth certificates because his data was accessible with the BCCI since he was initially registered by the JKCA in 2021–2022. "As a consequence of which he has been banned from participating in any tournament for two years and from participating in age group tournaments for the entire life," the handout stated. [caption id="attachment_4632" align="alignnone" width="300"] BCCI imposes 2yrs ban on J&K cricketer: JKCA[/caption]

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