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2 drug peddlers held with 239 kg poppy straw in Udhampur

editor October 16, 2023Leave a comment

JAMMU: Under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhampur Dr. Vinod Kumar, Udhampur Police on Sunday recovered a sizable commercial quantity of poppy straw (Bhukki) and detained two people during naka checking at Jakhani naka along the district's highway. According to police, "Police party of Police Station Udhampur while conducting routine vehicle checking at Jakhani National Highway (NH) and intercepted on a vehicle Ashok Leyland (JK04H-3149) coming from Kashmir towards Udhampur."Two smugglers were detained for transporting the illegal poppy straw after the police squad doing the check on the truck discovered 239 kg of it inside."Police added that during questioning, the driver of the truck disclosed his identity as Nazir Ahmed son of Habib Ullah Budoo of Choon, Budgam and his associate Pervaiz son of Abdul Majeed Bhat of Beerwah, Budgam."In this regard, PS Udhampur has filed Case FIR No. 532/2023 U/S 8/15 NDPS Act, and further investigation is ongoing, according to the police. [caption id="attachment_4025" align="alignnone" width="300"] 2 drug peddlers held with 239 kg poppy straw in Udhampur[/caption]

On the occasion of Navratri, LG Sinha shares the inspiring stories of Nari Shakti of the UT

editor October 15, 2023Leave a comment

SRINAGAR: The women change-makers of the UT of Jammu Kashmir were honoured in the 31st edition of "Awaam ki Awaaz" by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The Lt. Governor extended his warmest greetings on the auspicious occasion of Navratri and reaffirmed the J&K Government's commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment. "Goddess Durga is a representation of women's emancipation. The Lt. Governor wished that the Navratri festival would motivate everyone to work for the advancement of Nari Shakti and the creation of a society that values gender equality.In this month's programme, the Lt. Governor presented the inspiring stories of women entrepreneurs and emphasised the administration's efforts to provide an environment that encourages female entrepreneurs and helps them reach their full potential. Ms. Rabiya Rasool, a businesswoman from Srinagar and the proprietor of the "Carpets" company, is a representation of conviction, devotion, perseverance, and unwavering courage. According to the Lt Governor, she is also bringing back the historic Ardabil style of carpets, which will encourage and inspire other young businesspeople. He praised Sanchaita Pradhan Khajuria and Mansi Gupta for their efforts to preserve J&K's distinctive aesthetic and cultural heritage. Sanchaita's business, "Shilpkari Bazar Business," promotes Basohli and Bina art.He claimed that she is a tremendous source of inspiration and encouragement for all women. Mansi Gupta is a catalyst for change who encourages other women to take control of their own lives. The Lt Governor said that her business, MG Design Studio, is working hard to bring back the Samba art form of Calico painting. One of the primary programmes of the UT Administration that aids female entrepreneurs in rising and succeeding is the HAUSLA scheme. The Lt Governor said that it assisted numerous women, like Zariefa Hamid, Shivani Sharma, and Sanyokta Bhagat, in understanding the significance of the e-commerce sector and developing their company concepts. Zariefa Hamid's business, Misal Embroidery, which produces Pashmina Shawls, has been able to attract customers from all over the world thanks to the support and help given to her. Today, Shivani Sharma uses technology to run her preschool. She is changing the operating and business paradigms with her creative ideas, he claimed. Sanyokta Bhagat from RS Pura overcome a number of obstacles to establish herself in the apparel industry, he continued. The Khushi cluster federation from block Ghordi, Udhampur, which plans to go international with the launch of pine handicraft on e-commerce platforms, was singled out for particular mention by the Lt Governor. According to him, this will guarantee more lucrative marketing connections for the goods produced by Udhampur's highly skilled artisans, craftsmen, and small businesses. Zeenat Mushtaq received praise from him for her significant contribution to the business community in J&K. In order to pass on to the next generation the marketing expertise and business principles she has acquired, Zeenat now plans to take part in national and worldwide expos. The Lt. Governor shared the insightful advice given by Sheikh Mohammad Saleem of Srinagar, Sankarshan of Samba, and Mushtaq Ahmed Lone of Budgam regarding how to advance cooperative societies, improve the performance of the Cooperative Consumer Federation and Primary Agriculture Credit Societies, and turn the Swachh Abhiyan into a Jan Abhiyan. [caption id="attachment_4022" align="alignnone" width="212"] On the occasion of Navratri, LG Sinha shares the…

MeT predicts heavy snowfall in higher reaches on Monday

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SRINAGAR: Metrological Department Jammu and Kashmir has predicted widespread rain and snowfall at many places and said even heavy snowfall can't be ruled out in higher reaches in Monday. "𝙒𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙣/𝙎𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡(…

Earthquake tremors jolt Delhi, neighbouring areas

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NEW DELHI: On Sunday, there was a 3.1-magnitude earthquake that was felt in the Delhi-NCR area. The earthquake's centre was located 10 km beneath the surface, nine kilometres from Haryana's Faridabad. This occurred a few days after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook western Nepal, sending significant vibrations to regions of North India, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. It was the most powerful of several quakes that rocked the nation one after another. A significant 6.3 magnitude earthquake also occurred in Afghanistan on Sunday, roughly 34 kilometres outside of Herat, the province capital. It took place a little more than a week after numerous powerful earthquakes and aftershocks decimated entire villages across the nation. [caption id="attachment_4015" align="alignnone" width="300"] Earthquake tremors jolt Delhi, neighbouring areas[/caption]

Army Jawan Injured In Landmine Explosion In Rajouri

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JAMMU, Oct 15: An army member was hurt by a landmine explosion on Sunday along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, a police officer reported. According to the official, Rifleman Gurucharan Singh was on patrol when he unintentionally stepped on a landmine in the advanced Kalsian village in the Nowshera sector. He was taken to a military hospital close by, where he received first aid before being flown to Command Hospital Udhampur for expert care, according to the official.In order to prevent armed terrorists from infiltrating from this side, the army uses landmines to block potential infiltration routes. However, occasionally the explosive devices become dislodged owing to rain, which results in unintended explosions. [caption id="attachment_4012" align="alignnone" width="300"] Army Jawan Injured In Landmine Explosion In Rajouri[/caption]

Another earthquake of 5.4 magnitude hits Afghanistan

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15-oct : Afghanistan was shaken on Sunday by an earthquake with a Richter scale value of 5.4, according to the National Centre for Seismology. Notably, this earthquake is the third to quickly strike the underdeveloped country, and it occurs just one week after a powerful earthquake in Herat province that killed over 4,000 people. The earthquake reportedly took place at a depth of 10 km at 9:26 am (IST), according to NCS. The NCS announced the earthquake on X (previously Twitter): "Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.4, Occurred on 15 October 2023, 09:26:34 IST, Lat: 34.24 & Long: 62.55, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Afghanistan." Earlier, on October 13, Afghanistan was rocked by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6. On October 11, Afghanistan was shaken by a second earthquake, this one measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale.According to the Taliban-run government, an earthquake in Afghanistan's Herat province last week resulted in the deaths of almost 4,000 people and the destruction of thousands of homes. The magnitude 6.3 earthquake and its strong aftershocks on Saturday shook Herat and the nearby areas. According to the Ministry of Disaster Management in Afghanistan, which is run by the Taliban, 1,983 residential buildings were also damaged on Saturday in 20 villages in Herat. The number of fatalities and injuries caused by the earthquake in Herat have not yet been broken down by the Taliban. [caption id="attachment_4009" align="alignnone" width="300"] Another earthquake of 5.4 magnitude hits Afghanistan[/caption]

Amit Shah to review J&K development works, situation on Oct 26

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JAMMU, Oct 14: On October 26, a high-level review of the progress being made and the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to be held in New Delhi by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. According to officials, the conference will be attended by senior members of the civil and police administrations. They claimed that the conference will likely cover the development projects funded by centrally sponsored schemes, the Prime Minister's Development Package (PMDP), rehabilitation programmes for migrants from Kashmir, work being done in the UT sector, and the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporations, Jammu and Kashmir Municipalities and Panchayati Raj Act must be amended in order to implement the proposed reservation to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Municipalities and Panchayats, a proposal for which has already been mooted. Senior authorities from the UT's civil and police administrations, as well as the MHA's Incharge for Jammu and Kashmir and paramilitary officials, will attend the meeting.Before their anticipated trips to Jammu and Kashmir in November to January, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari are scheduled to meet. The officials added that since the Union Home Ministry has a significant influence over the budgets of Union Territories, "some budgetary proposals of Jammu and Kashmir for next Financial Year of 2024–25 are also likely to be discussed at the meeting." They also noted that the Finance Department is currently holding department-specific meetings to determine their needs.According to them, the conference would also include a high-level review of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the winter strategy for anti-militancy operations in the interior and reducing border infiltration efforts. "The militants typically seek refuge in the plains throughout the winter because the highlands frequently see snowfall. The officials added that Pakistan also tries to aid and abet infiltration attempts before winters since the majority of the passes are closed during snowfall. "And, this is the opportune time to locate and kill them," the officials said.On the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir, infiltration has been well contained, despite reports of some attempts in the districts of Rajouri and Poonch, the most of which were thwarted. However, it hasn't been ruled out that there might be some successful attempts in the twin border districts. The completion of the procedures for OBCs receiving reservations in municipalities and panchayats, according to the officials, may also be discussed during the meeting. To provide OBCs a reservation in both bodies, the J&K government halted the elections for municipalities and panchayats.In Jammu and Kashmir's Panchayats and Municipalities, women currently have a 33% reservation. Additionally, based on their numbers, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are granted reservations in the two organisations. [caption id="attachment_4006" align="alignnone" width="300"] Amit Shah to review J&K development works, situation on Oct 26[/caption]

RSS chief offers prayers at Bawe Wali temple in Jammu on first day of Navratri

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JAMMU: On Sunday, the first day of Navratri, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh president Mohan Bhagwat performed prayers at the Bawe Wali shrine nearby. He is in Jammu for three days. Later on in the day, he is due to speak to RSS members in the Kathua district. The RSS leader entered the goddess Kali temple in the Bahu Fort region in the morning and made devotion to the shrine amidst heavy security. He offered his congratulations to Jammu's residents on the occasion of Navratri. [caption id="attachment_4003" align="alignnone" width="300"] RSS chief offers prayers at Bawe Wali temple in Jammu on first day of Navratri[/caption]

4th flight from Israel carrying 274 Indians lands in Delhi, evacuees thank govt for ‘Operation Ajay’

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NEW DELHI: 'Operation Ajay's' fourth aircraft from Israel, carrying 274 Indian passengers, touched down in the nation's capital on Sunday. The Indian travellers were greeted by Union Minister of State General (Retd) VK Singh at the airport. He engaged them in conversation and distributed tricolours to each Indian traveller. In light of the situation in Israel, more flights would be operated, according to VK Singh, the MoS for Road Transport and Highways. [caption id="attachment_4000" align="alignnone" width="300"] 4th flight from Israel carrying 274 Indians lands in Delhi, evacuees thank govt for 'Operation Ajay'[/caption]

Bag containing pistol, ammunition seized in Poonch

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POONCH: During a search and cordon operation on Saturday in the Poonch region of Jammu and Kashmir, security officers discovered a bag containing a weapon and some ammunition, according to officials. According to the officials, the operation was jointly carried out by the police and the amy in the Mendhar sector's Dhargloon area after receiving particular input. According to them, a bag was found lying close to a natural cave, and after it was searched, a 9-mm pistol with a magazine and nine rounds, 159 bullets from an AK assault rifle, one pouch, one dress, one pair of black trousers and a waterproof suit were found inside. However, according to the authorities, nobody was detained in relation to the retrieval. [caption id="attachment_3995" align="alignnone" width="300"] Bag containing pistol, ammunition seized in Poonch[/caption]

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