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Explosives Recovered In J&K Sopore

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SRINAGAR, Feb 8: On Thursday, agents of the law retrieved explosives from the town of Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir. "In a major development, police recovered a cache of explosive materials from a house in the Kraknshiven colony in Sopore," said a police statement.The police carried out a targeted operation and seized materials that were suspected of being used in the production of improvised explosive devices, or IEDs. "Today around 8 a.m., an operation named Caso was initiated by Police station Tarzoo and 52 Rashtriya Rifles and CRPF at Kraknkshiven village in connection with Fir No. 307/2023 of police station Sopore," the police said."At the residence of Rashid Najar, the brother of the terrorist Qayoom Najar of Kalrankshivan Sopore, explosive material, IEDs, a rusted pistol with a magazine, and ammunition of SLR/AK47/pistol were found during the search."Rashid Najar is in custody.The recovery highlights the police's continued efforts to keep the community safe and guard against possible threats. [caption id="attachment_10514" align="alignnone" width="300"] Explosives Recovered In J&K Sopore[/caption]

MHA Scraps Free Movement Regime Between India And Myanmar: Amit Shah

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NEW DELHI, Feb 8: The ministry of home affairs (MHA) has decided to eliminate the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar in order to protect the nation's internal security, according to a statement made by Union minister Amit Shah on Thursday. Additionally, according to Amit Shah, the decision was made to preserve the demographic makeup of the northeastern Indian states that border Myanmar. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on X (formerly Twitter): "MHA has recommended the immediate suspension of the FMR since the Ministry of External Affairs is currently in the process of scrapping it.". [caption id="attachment_10508" align="alignnone" width="300"] MHA Scraps Free Movement Regime Between India And Myanmar: Amit Shah[/caption]

Mercury plummets in J&K as Srinagar, Jammu record lowest Feb temp in decade

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir saw a dip in mercury on Thursday, with Srinagar recording minus 5.2°C and 3.6°C, respectively. These are the capital cities' second-lowest February minimum temperatures in a decade. According to a representative of the meteorological department, Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.2°C, which was lower than the previous night's low of minus 2.0°C and 4.8°C below average for this time of year for J&K's summer capital. According to the official, the capital city's all-time low temperature was reached on February 6, 1985, when the mercury dropped to minus 20°C. On February 9, 2019, Srinagar recorded minus 5.7°C. According to him, Qazigund recorded a minimum temperature of minus 6.4°C as opposed to minus 3.2°C the night before. According to the MeT official, the minimum temperature was 4.9°C lower than usual for Kashmir's gateway town. Pahalgam saw a low of minus 11.9°C, which was 5.7°C below average for the well-known south Kashmir resort, compared to minus 10.8°C the night before. According to the official, Kokernag, located in south Kashmir, saw a minimum temperature of minus 4.5°C, down from minus 4.3°C the night before. The temperature was 2.5°C below average for the area. According to the official, Kupwara town in north Kashmir saw a low of minus 4.5°C, down from minus 3.3°C the night before. It was also 3.4°C below normal there. According to the official, Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 12.0°C, down from minus 10.0°C the night before. The temperature was 3.4°C below average for the well-known skiing resort in north Kashmir. According to him, Jammu recorded a minimum temperature of 3.6°C, which was 5.9°C below average for J&K's winter capital. On February 13, 2018, Jammu city reported 3.6°C, the lowest temperature in a decade. He added that the lows in Banihal (zero 1.4°C), Batote (0.3°C), and Bhaderwah (minus 2.1°C) were recorded. According to the MeT official's prognosis, there will be dry weather through February 17. "Generally speaking, dry weather is predicted until February 17 with sporadic cloud cover on February 14 evening. With regard to the forecast for February 18–20, he stated that there is a chance of light snow and rain. Kashmir is currently experiencing a 20-day winter period known as "Chillai-Khurd," which finishes on February 19, and is followed by a 10-day period known as "Chillai-Bachha" (baby cold), which starts from February 20 to March 1. As "Chillai-Kalan," the 40-day severe time of winter concluded on January 29. [caption id="attachment_10502" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mercury plummets in J&K as Srinagar, Jammu record lowest Feb temp in decade[/caption]

Terror attack in Srinagar: Injured Punjab resident succumbs to injuries

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SRINAGAR: A Punjabi worker who was hurt in the terror assault in the city's Habba Kadal neighbourhood passed away at a local hospital on Thursday, bringing the total number of victims in the attack to two. At the SKIMS Hospital here this morning, Rohit Masih passed away from his wounds. His health at the SMHS Hospital grew worse, and late on Wednesday night, according to the officials, he was sent to the tertiary care facility. On Wednesday, Amritpal Singh, a worker from Punjab, too perished in the terrorist shooting at Shalla Kadal near Habba Kadal. It was the year's first intentional killing. In 2023, there were three attacks by the terrorists on non-local workers, which left two people dead and three injured.While Mukesh Kumar, a brick kiln worker from Bihar, was shot and killed by ultras on October 31, 2018, in Pulwama district, a circus worker from Udhampur district was killed by terrorists on May 30, 2023, in Anantnag district. On July 13, terrorists attacked three labourers in the Gagren region of the Shopian district, injuring them. [caption id="attachment_10496" align="alignnone" width="300"] Terror attack in Srinagar: Injured Punjab resident succumbs to injuries[/caption]

Police arrests bovine smuggler with sharp edged weapons

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SAMBA: In the intervening night of February 6 and 7, Samba police apprehended a notorious cattle smuggler brandishing a sharp-edged weapon, rescued eleven bovines, and seized three vehicles, including a Scorpio. All of these incidents occurred within the jurisdiction of Police Station (PS) Ghagwal. During their vehicle checking duty at Naka NHW Tapyal, a police party from Police Station (PS), Ghagwal, led by SHO PS Ghagwal, motioned for a Scorpio car with registration number DL4CNB-5060 to stop for inspection. However, the driver increased his speed, struck a barricade, and left the naka point. The car was pursued by the vigilant police naka team, who stopped it a short distance from naka point.When the car was being inspected, it was discovered that two cows that were being transported illegally and without authorization were loaded inside the Scorpio car. One "toka" has also been found in the custody of the infamous bovine smuggler, Jamat Ali alias Kalu, son of Siraj Din of Maralian, Miran Sahib tehsil RS Pura district Jammu. Jamat Ali has been detained. At Police Station Ghagwal, a case FIR No. 12/2024 U/S 307/188 IPC, 11 PCA Act, 4/25 Arms Act, and 3 PDPP Act has been registered, and an investigation has begun. Two further attempts to smuggle cattle have been thwarted in a collaborative operation involving Police Post (PP) Rajpura, Border Police Post Babber Nallah, and Border Police Post Mawa. Both the vehicle with registration number PB07BX-3253, loaded with four cows, and the vehicle with registration number PB13BM-8857, laden with five bovines, were stopped close to Madwal and Madoon, respectively, and all nine cows were saved. Nevertheless, by taking advantage of the darkness, the drivers of both cars were able to flee the scene. At Police Station Ghagwal, cases FIR Nos. 13/2024 and 14/2024 under Sections 188 IPC and 11 PCA Act have been recorded, and an investigation has begun. [caption id="attachment_10490" align="alignnone" width="300"] Police arrests bovine smuggler with sharp edged weapons[/caption]

BRO clears Ishtiyari Road after heavy snowfall

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KISHTWAR: The 118 RCC of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has cleared the whole road stretch allowing traffic to travel on smoothly following the significant snowfall at Ishtiyari Road. The goal of the strategic clearance operation was to make it easier for cars to go along the crucial Galhaar Sansari axis in the Paddar Sub Division. OC of 118 RCC/BRO Gorav Tiwari supplied the information in this regard. According to a statement, "The swift clearance was undertaken to guarantee the unimpeded flow of traffic, emphasising the organization's commitment to ensuring connectivity and safety in challenging terrains in shortest possible time limit" . "BRO's preemptive action is a prime example of its unceasing efforts to maintain vital road infrastructure, particularly in inclement weather. The successful clearing of the Ishtiyari road demonstrates the professionalism and effectiveness of BRO, highlighting its critical role in improving accessibility and connectivity in the area, the official said. [caption id="attachment_10487" align="alignnone" width="300"] BRO clears Ishtiyari Road after heavy snowfall[/caption]

Over 10,000 BJP workers to undertake Gaon Chalo Abhiyan from Feb 8: Raina

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JAMMU: According to J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina, the party's ten thousand workers would embark on a "Gaon Chalo Abhiyan" campaign that will see them visit various rural and urban districts of the UT between February 8 and 10. In order to get to know the locals, these party workers will stay in a specific hamlet or Municipal Ward for at least 24 hours. In conversation with reporters were BJP vice president and programme in-charge Pawan Khajuria, former minister and National Executive Member (NEM) Priya Sethi, senior leader and programme co-incharge Sanjay Baru, and department head of media relations Balbir Ram Rattan. According to Ravinder Raina, the BJP will launch its massive nationwide "Gaon Chalo Abhiyan" campaign in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir from February 8 to 10. He said that every UT village in a rural area and every UT ward in an urban area would be covered by this programme. According to him, the party is deputing MPs, former ministers, State office bearers, former MPs, ex-MLAs and MLCs, former BDC Chairpersons, current DDC Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons, former VCs, DDC members, district office bearers, Morcha teams, Sarpanches, and Panches to ensure the successful execution of this massive exercise. According to Raina, the goal of the three-day campaign is to meet the locals, the people who have benefited from the schemes of the Modi government, leaders of non-BJP parties, Self Help Groups, NGOs, retired employees, the business community, and other notable individuals in a specific village or ward. While in the village or ward, party activists will gather input regarding the Central Government's welfare programmes and how they affect the lives of the underprivileged and destitute. They will also gather suggestions—if any—for expanding the programmes' reach. Additionally, they will present the public with the BJP's report card and educate them on the need of voting for the party in the next elections in order for Narendra Modi to be re-elected to the prime minister position and to expedite the implementation of social programmes. According to Pawan Khajuria, the Modi administration has rewritten the nation's history by making unconventional choices that have elevated India to the status of the Vishwa Guru. According to him, this is the first government to have truly worked for the welfare of all societal segments, regardless of their language, region, or religion, since independence. [caption id="attachment_10484" align="alignnone" width="300"] Over 10,000 BJP workers to undertake Gaon Chalo Abhiyan from Feb 8: Raina[/caption]

MD JPDCL visits Data Centre; directs for 24×7 availability of customer care executives

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JAMMU: Today, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) warned negligent customers that they would face harsh consequences for any such behaviour on their side and sternly urged the officers to maintain a watchful eye out for instances of illegal connections, metre tampering, and billing irregularities. When Vikas Kundal, the managing director of JPDCL Jammu, paid an unexpected visit to the data centre and customer care centre at Gladni Grid Station, Narwal, he gave these instructions to the pertinent employees. The MD warned that metre tampering puts consumers' safety at risk by posing a risk of electrical fires, explosions and other safety concerns that could have serious effects, even as he urged them to abstain from any criminal conduct of this kind.Conversely, it will force customers to deal with frequent power outages as a result of their own negligence in engaging in connecting up or tampering with metres. He instructed the employees to closely monitor the hooking and bypassing of metres via online mode and to report any instances of such behaviour to the relevant sub-divisions so that the defaulters would face harsh consequences. The MD examined the customer service centre during the visit and assessed how well the crucial component was operating. He gave the involved personnel instructions to be accessible to address customer complaints around-the-clock. He urged everyone to contact the toll-free lines 1912/0191-2479122 if they had any complaints about power or billing. During the CNET inspection, the MD was informed about the latest system upgrade to the JPDCL software, which connects it to banking software and smart metres to offer a seamless end-user experience. He underlined that JPDCL software needs to be updated often to satisfy the demanding requirements as the company's customer base grows. He also noted that extensive back-end support will be needed for the installation and transition to smart metres to be successful. Bavinder Kundal, Chief Engineer, Distribution, and other officers accompanied the MD. Anil Verma, the Executive Engineer for the IT & C Division at JPDCL, had previously informed the MD on the general operations of the IT Division. [caption id="attachment_10478" align="alignnone" width="254"] MD JPDCL visits Data Centre; directs for 24x7 availability of customer care executives[/caption]

DC Jammu prohibits news portals from sharing posts having potential to disturb peace, harmony

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JAMMU: On Wednesday, the district's social media news sites were asked by the Jammu authorities to desist from publishing any content that would jeopardise public calm, communal harmony, or tranquilly. The Deputy Commissioner Jammu stated in an order that the disinformation being shared on social media platforms by people posting and sharing offensive, discriminatory, and provocative messages has given rise to the appearance that there is a serious risk of a breach of peace and order and disturbance of public tranquilly, which could pose a serious risk to people's lives and property. He stated that any disturbance of public peace and order and any breach of law and order that could put lives in severe danger should be avoided.According to him, it is preferable that any disturbance of public peace and order that poses a serious risk to people's lives or property be stopped right away. He continued by saying that there is enough evidence to move forward under Section 144 of The Code of Criminal Procedure and to forbid anyone operating in Jammu on social media platforms or portals from publishing or disseminating any content that could jeopardise public peace, communal harmony, or tranquilly. "The order shall come into force with immediate effect and any violation of this order shall invite punitive action under section 188 of Indian Penal Code, 1860," he stated. [caption id="attachment_10475" align="alignnone" width="300"] DC Jammu prohibits news portals from sharing posts having potential to disturb peace, harmony[/caption]

Div Com for acquisition of structures to eliminate bottlenecks from city roads

editor February 7, 2024Leave a comment

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 07: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Wednesday chaired a meeting regarding acquisition of structures to remove bottlenecks from main roads of Srinagar city. The meeting was attended by SE, R&B Srinagar; …

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