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Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar

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…

Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar
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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College
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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College

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…

DC Jammu seeks explanation from absentee health staff

JAMMU, AUGUST 30: Deputy Commissioner, Sachin Kumar Vaishya conducted a surprise inspection of the Tehsil Office and the Government Health & Wellness Centre Pargwal. Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the inspection tour. At the Tehsil Office, the Deputy Commissioner scrutinised the Service Plus portal and evaluated the office's adherence…

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Kashmiri Youth pledge greater electoral participation to foster democracy
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Kashmiri Youth pledge greater electoral participation to foster democracy

Exhibited enthusiastic participation in Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally, Shikara Rally at SKICC SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09: Hundreds of youngsters of Kashmir came together with unmatched enthusiasm, promoting the importance of voting and expressing their faith in democracy. The students participated in several programs under SVEEP like Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally and Shikara Rally at…

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Only 10 Local Youth Joined Militancy In 2023: DGP
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Only 10 Local Youth Joined Militancy In 2023: DGP

Srinagar, Oct 24: Director General Police Dilbagh Singh stated on Tuesday that just 10 local teenagers in Jammu and Kashmir joined militant ranks in 2023, compared to 110 the year before. Singh was making an appeal to the ultras to desist from violence and reintegrate into society. Following his visit to the Mata Badrakali Temple in Handwara, Kupwara district, Singh informed media that the militant movement in Jammu and Kashmir was "almost finished" and that its "remnants" will soon be eradicated.Only ten (local) teenagers have joined militancy this year. A year before, 110 had turned militant. How fortunate it would have been for none of them to enlist, as even out of the ten, six have already died and the other four will soon follow in death. "They ought to veer off the violent path and return," he declared.According to Singh, terrorists have families of their own, and security personnel are not made happy by these kinds of murders. Additionally, I would like to state that we are not at all pleased with the deaths of militants. They are part of a family as well. We desire that everyone who has strayed from the road of peace return, give up their weapons, and lead a regular life," he continued. Over the past five years, the situation in Jammu and Kashmir has significantly changed, according to the DGP."The militancy, which had descended upon Jammu and Kashmir as a whole like a tragedy, has nearly ended, and what remains will be eradicated shortly. "Everyone can now move around freely and there is no longer a sense of fear." We live in peaceful and happy times right now," he remarked. He said that there are very few active terrorists in North Kashmir, but there are a few strange floating militants that constantly move from one location to another. They'll be removed as well.   [caption id="attachment_4423" align="alignnone" width="300"] Only 10 Local Youth Joined Militancy In 2023: DGP[/caption]

“World has proved that there are different laws for Russia and Israel”: Omar
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“World has proved that there are different laws for Russia and Israel”: Omar

SRINAGAR:Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah declared on Tuesday that the world has demonstrated that Russia and Israel are subject to separate laws, in the midst of the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The vice president of the National Conference (NC) remarked that innocent people are dying in Gaza bombardment while addressing the media reporters present on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. We have been against what is taking place in Gaza since the very beginning. Bombs in Gaza are killing innocent people... The world has seen that Israel and Russia are subject to distinct laws," Abdullah remarked.Speaking to the media, he posed questions to the world community, saying, "If what Russia did to Ukraine was a war crime, then what Israel is doing to Gaza is not wrong? It is impossible for both to be true. The world must now determine what is right." said Abdullah. Since October 7, Israeli attacks on Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 5,087 Palestinians. The majority of well-known political groups in Jammu and Kashmir, such as the NC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have denounced the conflict and demanded the establishment of peace. Mehbooba Mufti, the president of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party, expressed her disapproval of Israel on October 21 in response to the West Asian country's conflict with Hamas. Mehbooba Mufti and other demonstrators chanted "Israel go back" throughout the demonstration. In Palestine, 1,500 children have died. In Palestine, thousands of innocent people have perished. The entire globe is a spectator. When children were slain in Ukraine during their conflict with Russia, the world erupted in protest. Thousands of people have been slaughtered in Palestine recently, yet nobody is discussing it. We implore all countries to exert pressure on Israel to implement a cease-fire. In Palestine, atrocities are being committed. Israel is harming Palestinians with actions reminiscent of the Holocaust. In the long run, this can make things worse. Mehbooba Mufti declared, "Israelis have to evacuate Palestine.She had earlier declared that the dispute had nothing to do with Muslims and expressed her hope that the world community would wake up and find a solution. It is not a Muslim issue, Israel-Palestine...To stop bloodshed every day, I hope the world community wakes up and finds a lasting solution to this problem. We denounce Hamas's attack," she had declared. [caption id="attachment_4420" align="alignnone" width="300"] "World has proved that there are different…

Police officers visit families of those killed in line of duty in Kishtwar
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Police officers visit families of those killed in line of duty in Kishtwar

Jammu, Oct 24  :  Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar area initiated an outreach programme to show their thanks to the families of heroic individuals who lost their lives while performing their duties. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kishtwar Khalil Poswal offered the family his sympathies and some mementos as a thank you. According to officials, the police officers went to the residences of four security guards who gave their life and met their kin in different parts of the district. [caption id="attachment_4417" align="alignnone" width="300"] Police officers visit families of those killed in line of duty in Kishtwar[/caption]  

Apni Party to reverse ‘Darbar Move’ decision if elected to power: Bukhari
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Apni Party to reverse ‘Darbar Move’ decision if elected to power: Bukhari

SRINAGAR: Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, the president of the Apni Party, stated on Tuesday that if his party is elected to power, they will prioritise undoing the decision to stop Darbar Move. Bukhari stated: "The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party completely supports the justifiable demand of the Jammu people for the decision to reverse the 'Darbar Move' decision to be discontinued. Please note that if the Apni Party is elected to power, they will give this issue top priority. Notably, the current J&K government led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha abolished the long-standing custom of the Darbar Move, claiming it placed an undue load on the public coffers. However, Jammuities, who desire the rapid revival of this ritual, harshly criticised the decision. [caption id="attachment_4402" align="alignnone" width="300"] Apni Party to reverse 'Darbar Move' decision if elected to power: Bukhari[/caption]  

JKP Crack Blind Murder Case Of A Woman With in 5 Days, 4 Apprehended
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JKP Crack Blind Murder Case Of A Woman With in 5 Days, 4 Apprehended

Srinagar, Oct 23: On Monday, J&K Police announced that they had apprehended four suspects in Srinagar, allegedly solving a case of blind murder involving a woman just five days after the occurrence. According to police, on October 17, 2023, information about the murder of an unidentified woman and the discovery of her body by the roadside at Durbal, Bemina, was reported to Police Station Bemina. According to them, a police crew raced to the area to collect the body and protect the crime scene.After a case was filed at Police Station Bemina in accordance with the applicable legal provisions, an inquiry was conducted, and it was discovered that the deceased was Tanveera, the wife of Showkat Ahmad Kaloo, a resident of Nundresh Colony B, Batamaloo, Srinagar. The woman was found to have been murdered on October 16, 2023, in West End Colony, Hyderpora. Her body was then moved from Hyderpora to Durbal Bemina in order to distract the investigating agency, according to authorities.Four accused people—Abina Parveez, the deceased's sister-in-law, a resident of West End Colony in Hyderpora, a minor female child (name withheld), Ghulam Mohammad Ahanger of Khushipora HMT at present Gulposh Apartment Bemina, and Jala Wadoo of Khushipora HMT at present Gulposh Apartment Bemina, the accused's father and mother—have so far been taken into custody by Police Station Bemina, according to police. Additional investigation is ongoing. [caption id="attachment_4399" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP Crack Blind Murder Case Of A Woman With in 5 Days, 4 Apprehended[/caption]  

On the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami, LG performs Puja at the temple of Goddess Bhaderkali at Thalwal, Jammu
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On the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami, LG performs Puja at the temple of Goddess Bhaderkali at Thalwal, Jammu

JAMMU: In Devi Angan Thalwal, Jammu, on the auspicious festival of Maha Navami, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conducted Puja at the Goddess Bhaderkali's under-construction temple. The Lieutenant Governor greeted the Maha Navami with greetings and promised the Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust (MBAT) of the full assistance of the J&K Administration to ensure the timely completion of the ongoing construction of the temple, which will be a replica of the historic temple located in Handwara. In order to honour the martyrs of the Kashmiri Pandit Community, the Army, the Police, and the Central Armed Police Forces, he also acknowledged the efforts made by the Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust in constructing the necessary facilities for pilgrims, such as the socio-cultural centre and Shaheed Sthal.During his speech, the Lieutenant Governor emphasised the nation's cultural revival spearheaded by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the preservation of significant historical and religious locations with an overarching goal of promoting societal well-being. According to him, the J&K Administration is working nonstop to establish the conditions necessary for the Kashmiri Pandit community to live permanently in the valley. The Lieutenant Governor recalled his previous conversation with a delegation of Kashmiri Pandits and stated that the government would make the required arrangements to give government employees in Srinagar land at a reduced cost so they can construct their own homes. According to the Lieutenant Governor, the LG Secretariat has designated a nodal official to handle all of the problems and grievances of the Kashmiri Pandit Community.According to him, community members can bring up concerns with the Divisional Commissioner, ADGP, IGP, and relevant Deputy Commissioner, and their case would be given top attention. The Lieutenant Governor gave Commissioner of Relief and Rehabilitation KK Sidha instructions to regularly distribute finished homes in the Kashmir Valley and to produce a report outlining the gaps and needs in infrastructure and other amenities. The Lieutenant Governor also outlined many measures implemented by the government to promote communal well-being. He stated that our police and security services are working around the clock to guarantee a safe and secure environment for the people, despite the neighbouring country's and terror groups' determined attempts to disturb the calm. Senior officials from the Civil and Police Administration, members of the Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust, Ajay Bharti, a former legislator, Anand Jain, the Jammu IGP, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, the Jammu Deputy Commissioner, and other notable individuals were in attendance. [caption id="attachment_4387" align="alignnone" width="300"] On the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami, LG performs Puja at the temple of Goddess Bhaderkali at Thalwal, Jammu[/caption]  …

LG greets people on the eve of Dussehra
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LG greets people on the eve of Dussehra

SRINAGAR: On the eve of Dussehra, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has greeted the populace. "On the joyous occasion of Dussehra, I offer my warm greetings and good wishes to all," the Lieutenant Governor wrote in a letter. Vijayadashmi, another name for Dussehra, is a festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil and encourages people to live morally upright lives by imitating Maryada Purushottam Lord Ram. I hope the celebration brings everyone joy, wealth, and well-being. [caption id="attachment_4384" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG greets people on the eve of Dussehra[/caption]

Over 4 Lac Pilgrims Visited Vaishno Devi During Navratri: Officials
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Over 4 Lac Pilgrims Visited Vaishno Devi During Navratri: Officials

Jammu, Oct 23: Over four lakh people offered prayers at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district during the nine-day Navratri holiday, an official said on Monday. Since the start of Navratri, over four lakh visitors have visited the sacred temple, with an average of 40,000 pilgrims making their obeisance each day. About 3.15 lakh visitors visited the holy temple for the nine days of Shardiya Navratras last year, according to a spokesman for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi temple Board (SMVDSB). He stated that on Monday, the board's nine-day "Shat Chandi Maha Yagya," which was held at the temple in honour of Ramanavami, came to an end. The event was planned for global peace, harmony, prosperity, and human health.The spokesperson stated that in addition to pilgrims, Anshul Garg, the chief executive officer of SMVDSB, and the personnel took part in "Purna Ahuti" and other religious rituals carried out while chanting vedic mantras. He added the "Maha Yagya" was conducted by a group of pandits under the direction of Padma Shri Prof. Vishwamurti Shastri. A skywalk, a renovated Parvati Bhawan, virtual darshan via the sacred natural cave, and free langar sewa at the Shri Bhairon Ji temple complex were among the unique additions to the pilgrimage during the Navratri festival, according to the spokesperson. Other additions included a "live darshan facility" and a bilingual "Shakti" chatbot on the Board's pilgrim website.He stated that the goal of these programmes is to increase the pilgrims' convenience and enjoyment of the journey. President Droupadi Murmu officially opened the skywalk on October 12, and it was essential to the management of the yatra during the Navratri celebration. According to the spokesperson, it was successful in reducing traffic in the Bhawan area by optimising the entrance and exit points to the sacred cave. [caption id="attachment_4380" align="alignnone" width="300"] Over 4 Lac Pilgrims Visited Vaishno Devi During Navratri: Officials[/caption]  

Security Situation Improved In J&K, Terrorism Taking Its Last Breath: LG Sinha
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Security Situation Improved In J&K, Terrorism Taking Its Last Breath: LG Sinha

Jammu, Oct 23: Terrorism is "taking its last breath" in the union territory, according to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who made this statement on Monday. He stated that lands in the valley will be given to employees who are members of the Kashmiri Pandit community at a reduced cost to meet their housing needs. The state of security has improved from earlier times. At the Mata Bhadrakali shrine on the outskirts of Jammu city, Sinha addressed Kashmiri Pandits and declared, "With confidence, I can say that terrorism is taking its last breath."According to Sinha, terrorists have previously attacked vulnerable areas in an effort to engender fear in the neighbourhood. The adjacent nation is making a conscious effort to maintain the terrorism crisis in Jammu and Kashmir. We are working tirelessly to protect marginalised communities and Kashmiri Pandits, among other vulnerable groups. In pursuit of this objective, the police and security personnel are working nonstop, he stated. LG Sinha and Kashmiri Pandits from all across Jammu attended the celebration of Maha Navami at the Mata Bhadrakali temple in Jammu, which is a copy of a temple in the Kupwara area of north Kashmir.According to Sinha, government workers who are Pandit citizens of Kashmir will be given land in Srinagar at discounted prices for residential use. "We'll see to it that this arrangement is quickly made. He declared, "My administration and office are available for the community's members to address their legitimate concerns." In addition, he stated that accommodations for workers who are part of the Kashmiri Pandit community have been planned and will be allocated promptly.There will be tighter security at these lodging locations throughout Kashmir. We anticipate a timely response from the Home Ministry regarding the submission of a proposal, which will lead to its implementation," he continued. [caption id="attachment_4377" align="alignnone" width="300"] Security Situation Improved In J&K, Terrorism Taking Its Last Breath: LG Sinha[/caption]      

Police Bust Burglar’s Gang, Stolen Property Worth Lac Recovered In Budgam
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Police Bust Burglar’s Gang, Stolen Property Worth Lac Recovered In Budgam

SRINAGAR, Oct. 23: Within two days of the crime, police in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district apprehended a group of burglars and retrieved stolen goods valued at lakhs of rupees. Police said on Monday that on October 21, 2023, a resident of Kachipuran Khansahib named Aijaz Ahmad Ganie filed a written complaint with Police station Khansahib, claiming that on the intervening night of October 19 and 20, some thieves broke into his home and took gold items worth lakhs of rupees, high-end clothing, imitation jewellery, and copper utensils.Investigators began their work after the police filed a complaint under the applicable sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Police detained a number of individuals for interrogation during the investigation, and they interrogated Farooq Ahmad Ganie, also known as Dil Jalay, in great detail. He admitted to being a part of the break-in during questioning, and he also disclosed the whereabouts of the stolen goods, which were quickly found to include gold objects, apparel, fake jewellery, and copper cookware.The suspect revealed the identities of his collaborators in similar thefts as the inquiry went on. Then Maqsood Ahmad Gojri of Soznipora and Asif Rashid Mir, alias "Ubaid," who lived in Dabipora, were brought in for interrogation. After the two acknowledged their involvement in several theft cases, a variety of stolen items, valued at about 4-5 lakhs, were recovered. These items included laptops, desktop computers, LED screens, gas cylinders, sheep, copper utensils, inverters, batteries, generators, water motors, and pipes.According to the police, Showkat Ahmad Dar, a resident of Rawalpora Watrihail, was also detained in relation to his role as a recipient of stolen property. Three cases that were under investigation at Police Station Khansahib, police, have been settled by these arrests and the recoveries that followed. The investigations are ongoing, and further recoveries and arrests are anticipated soon. [caption id="attachment_4374" align="alignnone" width="300"] Police Bust Burglar’s Gang, Stolen Property Worth Lac Recovered In Budgam[/caption]