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Dialogue must for ending bloodshed in J&K: Farooq Abdullah

editor September 14, 2023

SRINAGAR: Farooq Abdullah, head of the National Conference (NC), stated on Thursday that if India and Pakistan want to stop the violence and establish a sustainable peace in Jammu and Kashmir, they must sit down for negotiations. War, according to the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, neither brought peace in the past nor will it do so now. If there is no discourse, such incidents will continue. If we believe that the violence will end, we are fools. We will continue to lose people. Dialogue is the only option.After visiting the family of Humayun Bhat, a deputy superintendent of the Jammu and Kashmir Police who was killed in a gunfight with terrorists in Anantnag, Abdullah urged reporters that both countries should put aside their stubbornness and undertake discussions. Bhat and two other security personnel, Major Ashish Dhonchak and Colonel Manpreet Singh, lost their lives in a Wednesday confrontation with militants in the Anantnag district's Kokernag area. When questioned about statements made by some BJP politicians on regaining control of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Abdullah responded that wars had neither brought about peace in the past nor will they do so in the future. Let them handle it. Who is holding them back? I won't give up.They ought to take action if they believe doing so will solve the issue. Please understand that confrontation is never the answer to a problem. Although Pakistan has fought four wars, the borders have not changed, he continued. Abdullah criticised the BJP-led Centre for asserting that terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has come to an end. It is a significant loss for both the family and the nation. In addition to this young DSP, you have seen that a colonel and a major have also died as martyrs. Despite the fact that this destruction has undoubtedly been going on for a while, I do not see it coming to an end. The government is declaiming the end of terrorism. Tell me, has it come to an end,'' he enquired. Abdullah reiterated his stance in favour of talks restarting and used the turmoil in Ukraine as an illustration. "Observe the circumstances in Ukraine. Devastation may be seen everywhere. Talks between Russia and Ukraine are necessary to bring about peace,'' he said. The NC president responded, "The talks will have to be between the two countries that are at loggerheads," when asked if he supported holding talks with Pakistan. Talking to me is pointless. This issue has existed ever since India gained its independence. In response to a query concerning Pakistan causing unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, Abdullah stated that the adjacent nation has never agreed to the current situation. How does it affect things? Pakistan has made it clear that they reject it. The UN resolutions are thrown at you. How will you inform them? They are claiming that we reject this choice, he continued. The former Union minister claimed he was not in a position to comment on the origins of these terrorists, but he added that recent events suggest they are well-trained and may come from somewhere other than Pakistan. "I cannot explain where they originate from because I am neither a member of the government nor the intelligence community.…

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Col, Major, DySP martyred in Kokernag encounter

editor September 14, 2023

JAMMU Sept 13: In an encounter with militants in the Gadole neighbourhood of Kokernag in South Kashmir's Anantnag district, a Colonel of the Army, a Major, and the Deputy Superintendent of Police lost their lives.They have been identified as Colonel Manpreet Singh, who served as the 19 RR's commanding officer, Major Aashish Dhonchak, and Humayun Bhat, the DySP for the Jammu and Kashmir Police. They were evacuated to Srinagar after suffering critical wounds in the shootout. However, they all gave in.According to an official, a joint team of the police and the army began a search and cordon operation in Gadole Kokernag yesterday based on specific information regarding the presence of terrorists. He claimed that the tough terrain and darkness caused the operation to be suspended last night. This morning, terrorists unleashed indiscriminate fire on the combined team commanded by Colonel Singh as they moved towards the target location, injuring an Army Colonel, a Major, and a DySP of Police. They later passed away from their wounds.A joint police-army team started a search and cordon operation in Gadole Kokernag yesterday, according to an official, based on specific information about the presence of terrorists. He asserted that the operation was put on hold last night due to the challenging terrain and darkness. An Army Colonel, a Major, and a DySP of Police were injured this morning as terrorists opened fire indiscriminately on the joint team led by Colonel Singh as they advanced towards the objective position. Later, they died from their wounds. [caption id="attachment_2755" align="alignnone" width="300"] Col, Major, DySP martyred in Kokernag encounter[/caption]

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2 LeT terrorists ‘encircled’ by JKP in Anantnag

editor September 14, 2023

ANANTNAG: The Anantnag district, where three security officials lost their lives in an encounter the previous day, is where the Jammu and Kashmir Police announced on Thursday that it has "encircled" two Lashkar-e-Toiba militants. In solemn remembrance of Col. Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish Dhonak, and DSP Humayun Bhat's steadfast bravery in leading from the front during this ongoing operation. Our forces continue to move forward with unshakable resolve as they encircle 2 LET terrorists, including Uzair Khan, according to a post on X from Kashmir Zone Police. A Wednesday engagement with terrorists at Gadole in the Kokernag area of the Anantnag district resulted in the martyrdom of the commanding officer of the 19 Rashtriya Rifles, a major rank officer, and a deputy superintendent of police. [caption id="attachment_2752" align="alignnone" width="300"] 2 LeT terrorists 'encircled' by JKP in Anantnag[/caption]

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Div Com reviewed land related matters of Industries Department

editor September 14, 2023

JAMMU: Today, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar went over the Industries & Commerce Department's land-related difficulties and the creation of Industrial Estates in the Districts. The Div Com examined in depth the impediments faced by the stakeholder Departments and the land acquisition for industrial estates in the districts of Kathua, Samba, Jammu, and Udhampur. Inderjeet Singh, MD of SIDCO/SICOP, Shivanant Tayal, MD of JPDCL, Chief Conservator of Forest, B Mohan Dass, Regional Director Pollution Control Board, Sat Paul, Chief Engineers of JPDCL, Assistant Commissioner Central, Angrej Singh, Director Industries, Deputy Commissioners of Kathua, Samba, Jammu and Udhampur, as well as other concerned officers, all attended the meeting in person.In addition to the progress made in settling the land-related concerns of the Industries Department that were still pending in the districts, flimsy discussions were conducted regarding the expansion of current estates and the establishment of new estates. The involved Deputy Commissioner informed the Div Com of each case's current status. It was advised that the most of the problems had been fixed and that those still outstanding will be soon. The Div Com gave the DCs instructions to work with the Industries Department to resolve the outstanding land concerns. Additionally, it was requested that the employees of the Industries Department maintain contact with revenue officers and DCs in order to coordinate timely problem solving.The DCs in Samba, Kathua, Jammu, and Udhampur were given instructions by the Div Com to demarcate the designated land and turn it over to the Industries and…

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AC approves major tourist attractions in Jammu

editor September 14, 2023

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Ropeway Project's Peerkho Station's installation of a vertical lift to the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex received administrative sanction from the Administrative Council (AC), which convened here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha. The anticipated cost to construct the project is 27.00 crores. The meeting was attended by Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, IAS Principal Secretary to the Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K, and Dr. Arun Kumar Bhatnagar.A complete tourist/pilgrim circuit will be created by installing the vertical lift, which will connect the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex with the Peerkho Station of the Jammu Ropeway Project and other tourist/pilgrim locations. Tourists and pilgrims visiting surrounding attractions including the Jammu Ropeway Project, Peerkho Temple, Mahamaya Temple, Bahu Fort, Bagh-e-Bahu, and Bhawe Mata Ji Temple will find the circuit to be of great convenience. The lift would make it simple for visitors to travel from Jammu District's Mubarak Mandi Complex to the other three Pracheen temples and other tourist-related locations. Additionally, it will draw tourists to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and offer them a full religious circuit. The project will increase pilgrim and heritage tourism, increase Jammu Ropeway Project revenue, and create employment possibilities. Two footbridges with a span of 34 and 30 metres each will connect the project's two components, each of which has a vertical rise of 38 and 30 metres. A Base Station, an Intermediate Station, an Upper Station, and accommodations in the capsule style with expansive views will all be included in the project. Additionally, parking will be accessible at the Intermediate Station. [caption id="attachment_2746" align="alignnone" width="300"] AC approves major tourist attractions in Jammu[/caption]

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CEO reviews Jammu’s ULB election preparations

editor September 14, 2023

JAMMU:Today, Pandurang Kondbarao Pole, the district's chief electoral officer (CEO), presided over a meeting with nodal officials and other senior authorities to discuss the district's preparations for the impending urban local body elections. The CEO emphasised the substantial change in Jammu and Kashmir at the meeting because the region now consistently holds regular ULB elections. He emphasised how crucial these elections were in distributing power to the populace and bringing government closer to the people.The CEO reaffirmed, "For the first time in recent history, power rests with Urban Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions," highlighting the increased public awareness of the significance of every vote. Elections, the CEO underscored, are a holy process distinguished by clearly defined duties and a strict respect to the established protocols, adding to the stability of our democracy. He continued by saying that regular training sessions are a crucial instrument in ensuring that elections are conducted with no room for error. The Chief Electoral Officer discussed several important topics with the Nodal Officers during the conversation. He raised the significance of election transparency by asking about the state of the electoral rolls and their rapid transmission to political parties. All nodal offices were advised to work together to help the electorate choose their representatives wisely. In order to assure the poll workers' readiness for the elections, the CEO also solicited input at the discussion regarding current and upcoming training sessions. The meeting was attended by officials from the Election Department as well as Deputy Commissioner Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Commissioner JMC Rahul Yadav, SSP Jammu Chandan Kohli, and ADCs Harvinder Singh and Sandeep Seointra. [caption id="attachment_2743" align="alignnone" width="300"] CEO reviews Jammu's ULB election preparations[/caption]

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Army Colonel And Major, Deputy SP Martyred In Gunfight With Terrorists

editor September 13, 2023

SRINAGAR, Sept 13: Three security force officers including an Army Colonel were martyred in a gunfight with terrorists in Kokernag area of Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said here on Wednesday. Colonel Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish,…

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Delegation of Apple Farmers’ Federation, DDC Chairman Budgam call on Lt Governor

editor September 13, 2023

SRINAGAR: Today at Raj Bhavan, Nazir Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the District Development Council in Budgam, met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The DDC Chairman thanked the Lt Governor for the extensive development projects being carried out in the Budgam District. Former Pahalgam legislator Rafi Ahmad Mir met with the Lt. Governor and they spoke about a number of local development-related problems. The Lt. Governor was visited by a team led by Sh Zahoor Ahmad Rather, President, J&K Committee, Apple Farmers' Federation of India, who discussed their pressing concerns.In a meeting with the Lt. Governor, a delegation of J&K National Awardee Teachers, led by Sh. Wali Mohammad Bhat, presented their concerns. Later, Dr. Farida Khan, the BDC Chairperson for…

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Militancy Has Not Ended In J&K : Farooq Abdullah

editor September 13, 2023

SRINAGAR, Sept 13: Farooq Abdullah, president of the National Conference, stated on Wednesday that until India and Pakistan engage in discussion to find a permanent resolution to all disputes, militancy in Jammu and Kashmir will not cease. "Encounters will continue to occur. It would be incorrect to claim that militancy has ended. These events occurred yesterday and they are occurring today. They will continue to occur until both countries sit down to negotiate a resolution, Abdullah said following a meeting at the party office in this city. Abdullah expressed concern that removing the additional duty on the import of apples, walnuts, and almonds from the US might result in a drop in the cost of local produce."We worry about how this would affect the fruit industries in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal, and Uttarakhand. The farmers, who have invested a lot of money, fear that if local produce prices decline, they would lose money. "I appeal to the government to take this matter seriously so that farmers are not harmed. It wouldn't be good for the nation if they lost, he remarked.The coordination committee meeting of the opposition INDIA alliance is planned to take place in the national capital on Wednesday, but the former chief minister declined to comment on the topic. "On behalf of the National Conference, Omar Abdullah attended the meeting. After the meeting, I'll let you know what was decided," he stated. [caption id="attachment_2731" align="alignnone" width="259"] Militancy Has Not Ended In J&K : Farooq Abdullah[/caption]

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Encounter breaks out in Anantnag, officers from army, police injured

editor September 13, 2023

ANANTNAG: An engagement between security forces and terrorists in Anantnag district's Kokernag area resulted in injuries to Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police officers, according to the police. The Jammu and Kashmir Police announced via their official account on the social media site 'X' that "An encounter has commenced in the Kokernag region of Anantnag. Army and JKP (Jammu and Kashmir Police) officers were hurt. Details will be provided. Officials reported that another terrorist was killed on Wednesday in the Rajouri region of Jammu and Kashmir during the ongoing battle between security forces and militants that started a day ago.The ongoing encounter in the Narla neighbourhood of Rajouri has claimed the life of a second terrorist, according to Mukesh Singh, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Jammu. A top police officer had earlier on Tuesday said that a confrontation that broke out in the Narla area resulted in the shooting death of a soldier and one terrorist. A Special Police Officer (SPO) and three other security employees were also hurt during the gunfire exchange. In a statement released on Tuesday, Mukesh Singh, the additional director general of police (ADGP), Jammu, stated that "one terrorist was neutralised; one Army jawan lost his life; three others, including one police SPO, were injured in the ensuing encounter in Rajouri district."A female labrador dog from the Army's canine squad, age six, also gave her life while defending her handler during the confrontation. [caption id="attachment_2728" align="alignnone" width="300"] Encounter breaks out in Anantnag, officers from army, police injured[/caption]

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