JAMMU, Jun 30: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday said to have trapped and arrested a Patwari of Halqa Thuthay Chak, Hiranagar, Kathua for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000. A spokesperson said in a statement issued to the news agency Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that public servant namely Liaquat Ali,…
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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…
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SRINAGAR: As a cold wave-like weather pattern descended upon the region on Saturday, officials reported that a thin layer of ice had formed on the surface of Dal Lake here and other bodies of water in Kashmir. On Friday night, the minimum temperature in a few areas of the valley fell below minus four degrees Celsius. The 40-day severe winter "Chilla-i-Kalan" that is currently affecting Kashmir causes temperatures to plummet, causing pipes and bodies of water to freeze. During this time, there is a greater chance of snowfall, and most places—especially the higher reaches—get a lot of snowfall. According to officials, the minimum temperature in Srinagar city on Friday night was minus 5.4 degrees Celsius, which was a decrease from the previous night's reading of minus 3 degrees Celsius. It was reported that on Friday night, the minimum temperature at the ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir was 4.5 degrees Celsius, slightly lower than the minimum recorded the night before in Qazigund, which recorded a low of minus 4.6 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature of minus 6.3 degrees Celsius was recorded in Pahalgam, in the Anantnag district of south Kashmir, which is one of the base camps for the yearly Amarnath Yatra. This is a decrease from the previous night's minus 4.5 degrees Celsius, according to reports. In Kokernag town, the lowest recorded temperature was -2.9 degrees Celsius, while in Kupwara, it was -5.4 degrees Celsius. It was difficult for the occupants of the houseboats at Dal Lake to break through the layer of ice covering the lake to get to the banks. In the Kashmir valley, pipes' water also froze in some areas. Due to the protracted dry spell that Kashmir has been experiencing, there was a 79% rainfall deficit in December. The majority of Kashmir's plains have not seen any snowfall, while the upper valley has seen less snowfall than normal. Up until January 12, 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 rounds of cold: a 10-day "Chilla-i-Bachha" (baby cold) and a 20-day "Chilla-i-Khurd" (small cold). [caption id="attachment_8457" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cold wave-like conditions in Kashmir; thin sheet of ice over Dal Lake[/caption]
JAMMU: On January 9, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to travel to Jammu to assess the state of security in J&K, paying special attention to Rajouri and Poonch. According to official sources, "The office of Union Home Minister has yet to confirm the schedule of his likely visit, which, in any case, is subject to fair weather conditions." He will arrive in Jammu immediately after to chair a high-level security review meeting, as per the provisional schedule. If the weather is favourable, he might travel to the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch to obtain a firsthand account of the situation there. Before concluding his visit, he might also have discussions with senior J&K BJP leaders and officer-bearers, according to sources.BJP insiders stated, "There were tidings about his probable visit. But as of right now, nothing can be said for sure because his office has not yet provided a final approval. There is currently no confirmation of any meeting with BJP leaders or office bearers, even if he shows up for a security review. On January 7, however, J P Nadda, the president of the BJP party, will be in the region to discuss LS poll strategy with leaders of the J&K unit." The Union Home Minister presided over a review meeting on the security status of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on January 2 in the union capital following a recent terror attack there. Attendees at the meeting included Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief of Army Staff, Chief Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary, Chief (IB), Heads of CAPFs, Chief Secretary, and DGP of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. In order to neutralise the threat of terrorism, Shah had reviewed the security agencies' area dominance plan for Jammu and Kashmir during the meeting. He gave an order to bolster counterterrorism operations and emphasise the necessity of totally dismantling the terror eco-system while examining the security grid's operation and Jammu and Kashmir's overall security situation. Additionally, he gave security agencies advice on how to deploy people in risky areas. [caption id="attachment_8454" align="alignnone" width="300"] Amit Shah likely to visit Jammu on 9 Jan[/caption]
JAMMU: While listening to the concerns raised by the District Development Council (DDC) Chairpersons of the Jammu division today, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo promised them that the LG Administration would do everything within its power to support this democratic institution in the UT. The commissioner secretary for housing and urban development and the principal secretary for finance from the RDD departments were also present at this meeting. These Chairpersons jointly presented a memo to the Chief Secretary for his consideration during this meeting. They also brought up with him the matters concerning their individual districts in order to get an early resolution. The demands made by the council chairs regarding the revalidation of their grant savings for the purpose of implementing additional welfare initiatives in their respective constituencies were brought up.Additionally, they each requested additional funding for projects that were being carried out in their districts. With an emphasis on creating job opportunities for young people, these representatives also worked to resolve other developmental requirements in their respective areas. The Chief Secretary urged them to expedite their planning and begin the tendering process well in advance of the April start of the working season during his remarks. He gave them his word that the Finance department would approve the savings from the competitive tendering process, provided they were shared with them beforehand, so that they could use the money for additional development projects in their areas. Dulloo also stated that he would be personally visiting each of their respective regions in the coming weeks to engage with locals and public representatives. Additionally, he mentioned that they ought to be more involved in the vital planning and oversight tasks required for any area's development. In addition, he instructed them to collaborate with the administration to ensure the general advancement of their regions. In recognition of their role in resolving people's daily issues, he called them a crucial link between the public and administration and promised to give them more influence over all pertinent aspects of governance in their respective DDC constituencies throughout J&K. [caption id="attachment_8451" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS listens to DDC Chairpersons from Jammu[/caption]
JAMMU:A meeting to review the implementation of the Financial Assistance Scheme for Displaced Persons and West Pakistani Refugees was chaired by Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, today. Provincial Rehabilitation Officer Jammu, Samba, Kathua, and Deputy Commissioners from Jammu were present. The District Committee gathered information on beneficiaries by district from the corresponding Deputy Commissioners regarding cases that have been approved and those that are still pending. The Div Com instructed the Deputy Commissioners to oversee the implementation process personally and urged them to saturate the Scheme with all eligible beneficiaries. "Spread mass awareness among the targeted beneficiaries to ensure that the benefits reach to the last person in the queue" he stated.To identify and address any bottlenecks, the Div Com requested that the DCs call a meeting with all relevant parties, including the DPs and West Pakistani Refugees. The DCs were also instructed by the Div Com to conduct camps in the areas where the targeted population resides and to designate senior officers in their office. [caption id="attachment_8444" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div Com reviews implementation of Financial Assistance Scheme for PoJK DPs, West Pakistani Refugees[/caption]
RAJOURI: On Friday, Om Prakash Bhagat succeeded Vikas Kundal as Deputy Commissioner Rajouri. Kundal was transferred and assigned to the position of Managing Director at Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited. Om Prakash Bhagat has demonstrated his skill and dedication to public service by holding a number of significant roles in the past, such as Managing Director of J&K Financial Corporation. [caption id="attachment_8438" align="alignnone" width="300"] Om Prakash Bhagat takes over as DC Rajouri[/caption]
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BARAMULLA: According to an official statement, Jammu and Kashmir police claimed to have busted a narco module in the Baramulla district of the state after apprehending five drug dealers, including a woman. According to the report, the police also found illegal substances in the accused's possession. The accused are Bakir Ahmad Rather, a resident of Chandsooma Kanispora, and Sharik Ahmad Sheikh, Sharif Ahmad Sheikh, Irfan Ahmad Sheikh, and Muskaan Bano, all of whom reside in DewanBagh Baramulla. "Police have busted a narco module, arrested five drug peddlers, including a lady in Baramulla and recovered contraband substances from their possession," the statement continued.The statement states that at a checkpoint at Kralhar, a team led by Station House Officer Baramulla stopped a car carrying five persons, including a woman. "During their search, 45 grammes of contraband brown sugar and 345 grammes of Charas-like substances were recovered from their possession," said the statement. The statement stated that they were taken into custody after being arrested and taken to the Baramulla Police Station. As a result, investigations have been launched and cases under pertinent legal sections have been registered, it continued. [caption id="attachment_8432" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP bust narco module, arrest five drug peddlers in Baramulla[/caption]
NEW DELHI: According to sources, the Delhi Police believes that the terrorist from Hizbul Mujahideen who was apprehended on Thursday is a component of a larger plot to attack more police officers in Jammu and Kashmir. Javaid Ahmad Matoo, a terrorist classified as "A++" by the Delhi Police Special Cell, was apprehended on Thursday. He was wanted in relation to 11 terror attack cases, including five grenade attacks and the deaths of at least five police officers in separate incidents in Jammu and Kashmir. He had a Rs 10 lakh reward on him. According to police sources, Matoo is suspected of using the nation's capital as a hub to travel from Pakistan to the valley through Nepal. However, he is still being questioned by the officials regarding his last stop before arriving in Delhi.It has been reported that Matoo is proficient with the AK-47, under barrel grenade launcher (UBGL), and rocket-propelled grenade (RPG). "His aim is extremely precise," an official stated, possibly having picked this up during training. He was taken into custody by the Delhi Police Special Cell on Thursday from Nizamuddin, carrying a loaded pistol and an extra magazine. When he was captured, according to the police, he was operating a stolen vehicle. He has been charged with conspiracy and the Arms Act by the Delhi Police. In order to learn more about the conspiracy and his future plans, he is also being questioned. According to sources, the officials are also questioning him to find out why he came to Delhi in the first place. Matoo, a Sopore native, spent the previous ten years away from Jammu and Kashmir. "He may have been staying in Pakistan, but he may have entered India through Nepal. According to a police source, he was searching for a chance to visit Pakistan. Matoo was a well-known member of the group led by Abdul Qayum Nazar, the operational head of the terrorist cell in Jammu and Kashmir, according to a police official. [caption id="attachment_8428" align="alignnone" width="300"] Hizbul terrorist arrest probe: Larger conspiracy to target more J&K policemen, say sources[/caption] …
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