BANIHAL: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a disproportionate assets case against a public servant who was posted in the CAPD in the Banihal area. According to a statement, the case was filed against Shahilal Showkat Ali, a night chowkidar of CAPD department, posted in Tehsil Supply Office (TSO) Banihal. The statement reads…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…
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…
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…
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…
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SRINAGAR: According to officials, Majid Hyderi was detained by the Srinagar Police for "criminal conspiracy, intimidation, extortion, giving false information, defamation, etc." According to a post by the Srinagar Police on X (previously Twitter), Hyderi…
SRINAGAR, Sept 15: The death toll from an ongoing encounter in the Anantnag area of Jammu and Kashmir increased by one soldier on Friday, bringing it to four since Wednesday. An official stated that the area has been sealed off and that a search has begun. The encounter came after a shootout on Wednesday between security personnel and terrorists hiding in the Kokernag region of Anantnag. Even though the encounter is still going on, a Jammu and Kashmir Police DSP, a Company Commander (Major), and a Commanding Officer (Colonel) of an Army Rashtriya Rifles unit were all killed in the gunfire. [caption id="attachment_2784" align="alignnone" width="300"] Anantnag Encounter | Soldier Succumbs To Injuries, Toll Reaches 4[/caption]
JAMMU: DIG Traffic Shridhar Patil convened a gathering of Range Traffic police officers to assess the traffic situation in Jammu. The DIG began the conference by congratulating the officers for their exceptional performance in completing the Shri Amarnath Ji, Shri Budda Amarnath Ji, and Machail Mata yatras successfully under difficult circumstances. The senior officer conducted a thorough examination of how police personnel enforced traffic laws and gave rewards to those who continued to do so admirably throughout the month of August. Patil emphasised the need to pay special attention to the 13 main traffic infractions listed below since they were serious problems that endangered public safety and inconvenienced people.Overspeeding/dangerous driving, without wearing a crash helmet, using a mobile while driving, driving while intoxicated, driving when underage, incorrect parking, running red lights, overloading a goods carrier or a passenger, riding triple, HSRP, etc. For each black spot that is prone to accidents, he asked the SSP of the traffic police range in Jammu to form Accident Response Teams (ARTs) in their respective areas. These ARTs should include volunteers, members of local organisations, members of Panchayati Raj Institutions, and other stakeholders. They should also start and follow the process of rectification of black spots to prevent accidents and to provide an immediate response in the event of accidents to save precious lives. Rohit Baskotra, SSP Traffic NHW Ramban, Fiesel Qureshi, SSP Traffic City Jammu, and all Dy.SsP of Traffic Police Range Jammu were present at the meeting. [caption id="attachment_2778" align="alignnone"…
SRINAGAR: The two-day workshop for Sensitization/Training workshops for representatives of PRIs, ULBs, Police, and other stakeholders to strengthen the Child Protection System and Mechanism in the UT of Jammu Kashmir was opened by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The Women and Child Development Ministry of the Government of India is launching this campaign for the first time in the nation. The Lt. Governor thanked the Ministry of Women and Child Development in his speech and praised the Social Welfare Department for their creative plan to hold a training session for 15,000 people in 2023–2024. He claimed that the training programme is evidence of the university administration's dedication to ensuring children have happy childhoods and a nurturing environment that allows them to reach their full potential. "Our children did not have the childhood they deserved for many years. They were misled by those who profit from armed conflict and were given stones. Our youngsters now carry laptops and tablets and are helping to create the country because we have destroyed that ecosystem, the Lt. Governor stated. The Lt. Governor stressed the importance of giving homes to youngsters living in institutions and on the streets while addressing the first session. The Lt. Governor stated, "I think institutional care should be the last resort because I think childhood develops in a lively setting of home. He claimed that the government has launched a number of initiatives for rehabilitation and child care, and that adoption is now being promoted through a partnership between the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) and State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA). The Lt. Governor also urged youth clubs, NGOs, seniors in the community, religious leaders, and public officials to join the fight against the drug epidemic. One of the main issues is adolescent drug misuse. We have a zero tolerance policy against drugs, and it is up to us all to spread the word and take more action to make J&K a drug-free state, he said.The Lt. Governor requested that the central government officials take into consideration opening a Vatsalya Sadan in both Jammu and Srinagar. Senior officers from the Central Government and the UT Administration were present, along with Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary J&K, Sanjeev Kumar Chadha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Indra Mallo, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Sheetal Nanda, Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare Department. PRIs and ULB members, police officers, resource people, Juvenile Justice Board representatives, judicial authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders were present for the opening session. [caption id="attachment_2772" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG inaugurates 2-day Workshop on strengthening Child Protection System & Mechanism in UT of J&K[/caption]…
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.…
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]
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]
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…
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]
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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