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LG greets people on the eve of Dussehra

editor October 24, 2023

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]

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Over 4 Lac Pilgrims Visited Vaishno Devi During Navratri: Officials

editor October 23, 2023

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]

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

editor October 23, 2023

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]

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

editor October 23, 2023

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]

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Indian dog breeds to be deployed in police duties soon

editor October 23, 2023

NEW DELHI: According to officials, the Tibetan mastiff, Himachali shepherd, Gaddi, and Bakharwal, as well as the Indian dog breed Rampur hound, will soon be used for police tasks like drug and bomb detection and suspect identification in addition to risk assessment patrols. While some dog species, like the Rampur Hound, are undergoing testing, the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including the BSF, CRPF, and CISF, are all set to enlist Indian canine breeds for police duty. Additionally, an order to test the Himalayan mountain dogs has been issued.Currently, foreign breeds including German shepherds, Labradors, Belgian Malinois, and Cocker spaniels make up the majority of police dogs. "The SSB and ITBP have already wrapped up the trial with the Indian dog breed known as the Mudhol hound. A home ministry official stated that some other Indian dog breeds, such as the Rampur hound, are also being tested at the BSF and CRPF's canine training facilities. In addition, the ministry has mandated that the Border Security Force (BSF), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) simultaneously test Himalayan mountain dogs like as the Himachali shepherd, Gaddi, Bakharwal, and the Tibetan mastiff. The trials are now underway.In the past, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has discussed using science to promote regional canine breeds. Each dog that the CAPFs lease out is a member of a Police Service K9 (PSK) unit. The BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NSG, and the Assam Rifles are the CAPFs that hire and train canines for use in law enforcement. In addition to patrols, police dogs are trained to detect drugs, counterfeit currency, and explosives like IEDs and mines.According to the official, dogs are occasionally utilised in terrorist search operations. A few crucial actions have also been done by the home ministry to improve the mutual learning and cooperation culture and ecosystem between the CAPFs and other law enforcement and police organisations regarding PSKs. With almost 4,000 canines, the CAPFs utilise police dogs more than any other agency in the nation. Approximately 300 dogs are employed by the CAPFs annually. Of all the CAPFs, the Central Reserve Police Force has the most dogs—roughly 1,500—while the Central Industrial Security Force has the second-highest number—roughly 700. About 100 canines are part of the National Security Guard (NSG), a counterterrorism outfit, according to another official.In 2019, as part of its police modernization project, the home ministry established the K9 squad with the goal of streamlining the dog breeding, training, and selection processes. Interestingly, in addition to patrolling risk-prone locations, all combat dogs of the CAPFs are currently subject to an annual evaluation exercise to determine their effectiveness and suitability for their designated jobs, such as sniffing out suspects, drugs, and hidden explosives, the official stated. The home ministry, which is in charge of the CAPFs and a number of other forces, has created a standard operating procedure (SOP) and instructed the K9 squads of these forces to incorporate it into their curriculum for training dogs."The ambit of internal security was widening, the difference between internal and external security threats was getting narrower, and police and CAPF dogs were an effective force multiplier for ensuring safety and security of the troops in operations and also the citizens," added the officer. [caption id="attachment_4365" align="alignnone" width="300"] Indian dog breeds to be deployed in police duties soon[/caption]

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Jammu-Sri highway, Mughal Road reopen for traffic: officials

editor October 23, 2023

JAMMU: Officials reported today that traffic was once again allowed on the Mughal Road and the Jammu-Srinagar national highway this morning. "Traffic moving down SSG Road, NH-44. But because of the slick conditions on the road near Peer Ki Gali, traffic has not yet been freed," an official on X stated. Deputy Commissioner Poonch, however, stated that traffic was also passing on the Mughal Road, which connected Kashmir and Pir Panjal. "The Mughal Road has passed. Plan your departure early to ensure that you reach the PKG crossing before 4 p.m. Additionally, do not forget to watch for advisory "DC Poonch, Yasin Choudhary shared on X. Early this morning, according to officials, traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) was resumed after the stranded cars were removed. He urged the drivers to maintain lane discipline. "Overtaking can lead to congestion and inconvenience to all," he stated. [caption id="attachment_4362" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jammu-Sri highway, Mughal Road reopen for traffic: officials[/caption]

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Met predicted dry weather in J&K till the end of October

editor October 23, 2023

SRINAGAR: Weather is likely to remain dry in Jammu and Kashmir till the end of October, Met department said today. An official of the Met department said that the weather is currently fair and partly…

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Engineers develop new tunnel method for Kashmir rail link project

editor October 23, 2023

NEW DELHI: Indian Railways experts have devised a novel tunnelling technique to finish Tunnel-1, the 111-kilometer Katra-Banihal segment of the Kashmir rail link project, despite the challenging terrain of the Himalayas. The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project's Katra-Reasi portion features a 3.2-km single tube tunnel at the base of the Trikuta Hills, which has been dubbed the most challenging part of the project. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has recently declared, "We have innovatively developed (I)-TM as Himalayan tunnelling method for tunnelling through the Himalayan geology to build tunnels in Jammu and Kashmir." A senior railway engineer described the new tunnelling technique, stating that it entailed pre-excavation support measures to address the "flowing conditions" observed during tunnel excavation.The railroads also rerouted the train line so that only a tiny section travels through the challenging terrain—which the engineers had declared to be the worst they had ever encountered—when constructing tunnels in the nation. A senior railway engineer participating in the project's development stated, "We inserted nine-meter pipes in the mountains. The engineers decided to provide rigid supports using 'ISHB' as opposed to the lattice girder method used in the New Austrian Tunnelling Method." We refer to it as pipe roofing. We used these perforated poles and filled them with PU grout to create an umbrella. This substance reacts with the soil to triple its volume and turn it into a rock-like substance. The stability of this structure is checked, and then we gradually start excavating," the engineer stated. In order to let the stratum relax and shed water, he added the engineers also included stress release holes and wing drainage holes. The challenging terrain has caused the work to progress more slowly. If these circumstances had arisen in any other nation, they would have left the location. However, we made the decision to proceed and use a novel tunnelling technique," he remarked. After being delayed for more than three years starting in 2017, engineers now intend to finish this important tunnel by the beginning of next year. The Katra-Banihal stretch is 111 km long and mostly consists of tunnels. There are eight escape tunnels (67 km) in addition to the 27 main tunnels (97 km). There are 37 bridges in this segment, 26 major and 11 minor. [caption id="attachment_4353" align="alignnone" width="295"] Engineers develop new tunnel method for Kashmir rail link project[/caption]

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Infiltration bid foiled in Uri sector; two terrorists killed

editor October 23, 2023

SRINAGAR: According to a defence official on Sunday, security forces killed two terrorists in the Uri region of Jammu and Kashmir, foiling an attempt to infiltrate along the Line of Control. A defence spokesperson headquartered in Srinagar said that troops were placed on high alert and the counter-infiltration grid was reinforced due to specific indications from intelligence agencies and J-K Police regarding probable infiltration in the Uri sector by heavily armed terrorists from across the LoC. A number of armed terrorists made an effort to infiltrate across the Line of Control by taking advantage of unfavourable weather conditions, such as continuous rain and low visibility, he claimed. On Saturday at approximately 3:30 pm, the group was stopped by vigilant military personnel, leading to a fierce gunfight. He stated that there was an intense gunfight that lasted until the final light and that two terrorists were killed. According to the spokesman, the remaining terrorists and the terrorists' dead bodies withdrew to the opposing side of the Line of Control. All through the night, monitoring was maintained in the region. A comprehensive examination of the scene on Sunday resulted in the discovery of telltale signs and heavy war-like caches, including two AK series rifles, six pistols, four Chinese grenades, blankets, and two bloodstained bags holding Pakistani and Indian banknotes, Pakistani medications, and Pakistani food, according to the spokesperson.According to their own judgement, the discovery of two bloodstained bags indicates that at least two terrorists suffered severe injuries, which compelled them to abandon their shipment and cross the Line of Control. The search has been halted due to bad weather; it will restart when the weather clears," he stated. [caption id="attachment_4350" align="alignnone" width="300"] Infiltration bid foiled in Uri sector; two terrorists killed[/caption]

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LG Sinha attends Basohli Mahotsav

editor October 23, 2023

KATHUA: Manoj Sinha, the lieutenant governor, visited Purthu today and took part in the ongoing Basohli Mahotsav. He celebrated Basohli's rich legacy with the many other enthusiastic locals. During his speech, the Lieutenant Governor commended the J&K Administration and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) for their joint efforts in promoting the region's cultural and historical identity, as well as the inventiveness of Basohli art and craft. According to him, the special project aims to elevate the talent of artists and weavers so that their invaluable creations are recognised and appreciated throughout the world. He expressed his sincere gratitude to all those involved in helping to establish Basohli Mahotsav as the nation's birthplace of distinctive cultural and artistic legacy.The Lieutenant Governor reaffirmed in Basohli that the UT Administration is committed to offering all help required for the promotion of Pashmina, Basohli paintings, and other locally produced niche goods. The Lieutenant Governor stated, "We are working towards the welfare of artists and artisans who have preserved the priceless heritage and diverse cultural traditions under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji." He claimed that the distinctiveness of Basohli is eloquently expressed in renowned paintings, giving Pahari Art new meaning and a distinct style of its own. It is also a hub for other artistic traditions, such as the manufacture of Pashmina wool, which is unparalleled and distinctive because of the intricate weaving and embroidered designs on the final goods, which exhibit exceptional talent and craftsmanship, he continued.According to him, GI registration has been obtained for the premium goods "Pashmina" and "Basohli paintings" in order to guard against counterfeiting and guarantee access to the international market. Intense attempts are being made to improve market connections for regional goods like bamboo crafts, tweed, phoolkari, and stitched straw. According to him, it is also made sure that the houses of the families involved in traditional art and craft are benefiting from progress. In order to fully realise Basohli's potential for economic growth, the Lieutenant Governor urged public officials, locals, and other interested parties to support the government's initiatives to promote tourism and other sites of historical significance. To draw more people to the area, he suggested that Ramleela of Basohli be made more widely known and that regular fairs be held. In response to the requests made by elected officials, the Lieutenant Governor stated that the administration is cognizant of the people's need for growth. He claimed that the Basohli Water Sports Centre is ready and will open soon. The Lieutenant Governor honoured the regional performers at Basholi Utsav and launched a monograph on Vishwasthali on the occasion. He went to see the stands that the weavers, artists, businesswomen, and women had set up to display their modern crafts, cuisine, and art. Additionally, he engaged with Chudamani Sansthan's students and artisans.A Rudraksha sapling was formerly planted at Model Higher Secondary School Basohli by the Lieutenant Governor. Present were PRI representatives, senior officers, and well-known citizens from various walks of life. Col. Mahan Singh (Retd), DDC Chairman Kathua; Anand Jain, IGP Jammu; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; Rakesh Minhas, Deputy Commissioner Kathua; Harbir Singh, Deputy Commissioner Pathankot; Shakti Pathak, DIG Jammu -Samba -Kathua Range; Bharat Singh Manhas, Secretary JKAACL). [caption id="attachment_4347" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG Sinha attends Basohli Mahotsav[/caption]

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