JAMMU, Apr 11: Conservation efforts at north Kashmir’s Wular Lake, one of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes and a crucial Ramsar site, have restored around five sq km of critically silted area and involved the phased removal of 1.31 lakh willow trees as part of a scientific plan to revive the wetland’s ecological balance, officials said.…
Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…
New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…
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…
JAMMU, Apr 9: Nearly 23.5 lakh pilgrims have visited holy cave shrine of Shri Mata…
NEW DELHI, Apr 4: A Delhi court on Saturday remanded Al-Falah group chairman Jawad Ahmad…
NEW DELHI, Apr 3: With the West Asia crisis continuing to drive volatility in the…
New Delhi, Apr 3: The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been…
NEW DELHI, Mar 30: The Central government has made an ad hoc allocation of Public…
RAMBAN, DECEMBER 18: Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Ramban, Giasul Haq today reviewed the winter preparedness including stock and supply position of essential commodities here at a meeting of Sub Divisional level officers. Reviewing the arrangements made by…
JAMMU, Dec 18: According to officials, the police started the process of cancelling the registration of 1,378 cars that were involved in illicit mining operations in the Jammu district on Monday. 1,378 multiple vehicles involved in these illegal operations have been seized by the police as a result of their decisive action against illegal mining activities, they said. According to an officer, the relevant department has started the process of cancelling the registration of any vehicles linked to these unlawful mining operations. He went on to say that the seized cars were discovered to be heavily engaged in illicit mining activities, flouting environmental laws and endangering the surrounding ecology."Exploitation of our natural resources through illegal mining will not be tolerated," declared Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vinod Kumar. According to him, the police's actions are intended to stop these illegal activities and discourage people from taking part in activities that endanger public safety and the environment. Declaring that the Jammu Police is making every effort to look into and stop these illegal operations, the SSP threatened to cancel the registration of any cars whose owners or operators were found to be involved in illegal mining activities."We're taking quick action to make sure that cars used for illicit mining are taken out of service as soon as possible, demonstrating our dedication to protecting the environment and following the law," he continued. The SSP went on to say that anyone with relevant knowledge of similar illicit activity is urged to come forward and help law enforcement protect the integrity of the natural resources. [caption id="attachment_7448" align="alignnone" width="300"] Illegal Mining | Police Begins Cancellation Of Registration Of 1,378 Vehicles In Jammu[/caption]
JAMMU, Dec 18 : On Monday, authorities reported that an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck the Ladakh region and that tremors were felt throughout Jammu and Kashmir. An official from the Meteorological Department stated that the earthquake started in Kargil and occurred at 03:48 PM. He stated that while the tremors were felt throughout Jammu and Kashmir, there had not yet been any reports of casualties or property damage. The National Centre for Seismology posted on X, stating, "Earthquake of Magnitude:5.5, Occurred on 18-12-2023, 15:48:53 IST, Lat: 33.41 & Long: 76.70, Depth: 10 Km, Region: Kargil Ladakh." [caption id="attachment_7445" align="alignnone" width="234"] 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ladakh, Tremors Felt Across J&K[/caption]
RAMBAN/JAMMU, Dec 18: The 270-kilometer Jammu-Srinagar national highway has "pressure and bulges" developing on its sidewalls, which has forced the suspension of excavation work for the Mehar tunnel, officials announced on Monday. Over a year and a half ago, work on the 780-meter C-type tunnel began in order to avoid the Mehar-Cafeteria section of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, which is prone to slides. After a significant landslip damaged the tunnel's mouth in June of this year, excavation on the Cafeteria Morh side of the tunnel was put on hold. Thus far, excavation work has covered almost 400 metres.An official from DMR Construction, the company doing the construction, stated that after "pressure and bulges" were found on the side walls, the excavation work was halted for the safety of the workers. On December 12, all equipment and labour were removed from the tunnel project. A senior DMR Construction official, Vinay Kumar, stated that the company has notified the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and that joint teams of experts and designers are expected to visit the tunnel for a comprehensive investigation. Due to the slow progress of the four-lane expansion of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, multiple deadlines have already been missed since the project began in 2011. [caption id="attachment_7442" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mehar Tunnel Excavation Along Jammu-Srinagar Highway Suspended After Bulges Appear On Sidewalls[/caption]
SRINAGAR, Dec 18: Actor Bhagyashree says that Kashmir is peaceful and stunning, and he questions why people travel abroad when India has so much natural beauty. The 54-year-old, who gained notoriety in 1989 with her feature debut "Maine Pyar Kiya," claimed that many travellers are eager to see the Valley but are afraid. "This place always brings to mind the couplet by Amir Khusro, 'If there is Paradise on Earth, it is here, it is here, it is here.'" During your lifetime, make sure to visit Kashmir. I don't know why people travel to Europe or Switzerland because this place is so serene and lovely. Why travel abroad when there is so much beauty in our own nation? At an Anantnag tourist resort, Bhagyashree said Kashmir is compared to Switzerland by some here, but I argue that Switzerland is more like Switzerland. Here, you experience inner serenity. You will never run into trouble because people are so wonderful, she continued. The actor also lauded the hospitality and food of Kashmir. She went on, "The people are as sweet as jaggery and the food is very tasty." Most recently, Bhagyashree appeared in the viral video "Sajni Shinde Ka," which also starred Nimrat Kaur and Radhika Madan. [caption id="attachment_7433" align="alignnone" width="300"] People Say Kashmir Is Mini-Switzerland, I Say Switzerland Is Mini-Kashmir: Bhagyashree[/caption]
Srinagar, Dec 17 : Three militants involved in the December 9 attack on a police constable in Bemina were taken into custody after police in Srinagar busted a militant module that was out to kill police officers who were not on duty. At a press conference held today at the Police Control Room (PCR) in this location, Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain stated that following extensive investigations and impenetrable evidence, police had determined that three individuals were responsible for the attack: Danish Ahmed Mala Sector A, Hamdaniya Colony, Bemina; Mehnan Khan, son of Mehraj Din Khan of Khawajapora, Rainawari; and Imtiyaz Ahmed Khanday, son of Taria Ahmed Khanday, Hamdaniya Coloney Sect A, Bemina."FIR number 112/23 has been registered in Police Station Bemina under Section 7/27 307, IPC 16, 18, and 38 ULAP," he stated in this regard. According to the DGP, the three were working for Pulwama-born handler Hamza-Burhan, who is based in Pakistan.Danish Malla, the mastermind among the three terrorists, devised a plan to attack Muhammad Hafiz Chak, a police constable who was returning home on December 9 after doing his duty. Six bullets were fired at him; two went through, and one struck his spine, which the physicians had to remove. "The constable who was injured is stable," he said. At Hamdaniya Colony, Bemina, Imtiyaz Ahmed Khanday had fired at the constable Hafiz. He said that Imtiyaz Ahmed Khanday produced the weapon of offense—a Canik TP09 pistol made in Turkey—as well as one magazine and one 9 mm round during questioning.Seven rounds, one magazine, and a second CanikTP09 pistol manufactured in Turkey were taken from Mehnan Khan. Two magazines and fifty-seven 9mm rounds were found from Danish Mall, the speaker added, mentioning the terrorists' ties to Lashkar-e-Toiba/TRF. According to the police chief, the trio that was arrested had prepared a long list of police officers that they intended to target during the course of their investigations. "While there were other people on the list as well, police officers made up the majority of the targets," he said.According to Swain, additional weapons, including CanikTP09 pistols, are being dropped from drones and forcefully entered J&K. He continued, "Such weapons are easy to carry because of their light weight." When asked if there was a link between the module and the death of police inspector Masroor Ahmed Wani, who was attacked on October 29 while playing cricket at Eidgah in Srinagar, the DGP replied that the National Investigation Agency was looking into the matter. He applauded police for their thorough investigation and successful prosecution of the accused in the Bemina cop attack case. [caption id="attachment_7417" align="alignnone" width="300"] LeT module tasked to kill off-duty cops busted: DGP[/caption]
SRINAGAR: According to officials on Monday, Gulmarg in north Kashmir saw the coldest night of the season, with minus eight degrees Celsius, while Srinagar city saw a warmer night because of the overcast skies. One of the base camps for the yearly Amarnath Yatra, Pahalgam in the Anantnag district of south Kashmir, recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.8 degrees Celsius, a drop of more than four notches, according to reports. On Sunday night, Srinagar's lowest temperature was 0.5 degrees Celsius. Kokernag recorded 1.1 degrees Celsius, Kupwara minus 2.2 degrees Celsius, and Qazigund 0.8 degrees Celsius. For the next few days, the weatherman has predicted that the valley will mostly experience dry conditions. [caption id="attachment_7411" align="alignnone" width="300"] Gulmarg coldest place in Kashmir at minimum temp of - 8°C[/caption]
DODA: A group of 250 women are being trained by the police in the Doda district to become Village Defence Guards (VDGs), which will enable them to stop terrorist activities in their communities. These rural women from the hilly district of Doda are receiving training in firearms and other fighting techniques in order to thwart the evil schemes of the peace enemy. "Motivated to play their roles in safeguarding their villages, these women came forward and opted for weapon training as over a dozen villagers were killed in Kulhand massacre by the terrorists in the year 2006," sources said. There are currently 875 VDGs with over 6000 members, of which only 4600 are compensated. Training in firing, area domination, and patrolling is provided to these VDG members. These VDG members, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Doda, are doing well and assisting law enforcement and other security agencies in monitoring anti-national elements. According to the SSP, the police have established firing ranges in Doda, Bhaderwah, and Gandoh where these VDG members receive regular training and practice firing. [caption id="attachment_7407" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP train women in arms to join VDGs[/caption]
JAMMU: Area-wide dominance operations have been initiated in several locations within the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch with the aim of eliminating terrorists and their supporters, as well as locating their hiding places in forested areas, upper reaches, and other areas. In the Rajouri district's Thannamandi area, a few hideouts were broken during the operations, yielding a significant amount of weapons, ammunition, and explosives. Officials claim that joint teams of the Army, police, and paramilitary forces have been searching for militants in forests, mountains, and other vulnerable areas where they may have taken refuge."The officials stated that the area domination operations will increase pressure on the militants in the upper reaches and forests, resulting in encounters and their elimination." Just yesterday, at Thannamandi, security forces retrieved four grenades, materials to make IEDs, two pistols with four magazines, four hand grenades, bags, blankets, trousers and other items. It appears from the recoveries that the militants may have stayed nearby. Alternatively, it's possible that the Over Ground Workers (OGWs) dumped the shipment and intended for it to be picked up later, but the security forces recovered it in time. [caption id="attachment_7404" align="alignnone" width="300"] Area domination operations launched in Poonch, Rajouri[/caption]
GULMARG: The Chinar Warriors came to the aid of up to 61 tourists who were stranded at Gulmarg in northern Kashmir on Saturday, December 16. Following nonstop snowfall in the region on Saturday, the tourists—including women and children—were stranded. The Indian Army released a press release stating that the tourists became stranded due to the drop in temperature caused by the snowfall. To lessen their suffering, the Army jawans gave them sleeping bags, heating equipment, and hot meals. J&K's Gulmarg is a well-known tourist destination throughout the world. The area was transformed into a wintry paradise on Saturday following another round of snowfall. Numerous roads in the area were reportedly blocked by the snowfall, making life more difficult for the locals.However, the Chinar Warriors have previously assisted the valley's inhabitants. The group planned a medical camp at Taratpora and Ramhall on Saturday. In order to save lives and property on Friday, the group assisted the fire department in putting out the fire in the Manasbal neighbourhood of Kashmir's Bazipore area. The Chinar Warriors are members of the Chinar Corps, the XC Corps of the Indian Army. They oversee military operations in the Kashmir Valley and have participated in all military confrontations with China and Pakistan, their neighbours. [caption id="attachment_7401" align="alignnone" width="300"] Chinar Warriors rescue over 60 stranded tourists in Gulmarg[/caption]
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