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  • Rajnath Singh Visits Rajouri; Reviews Army’s Preparedness, Security Situation

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    Jammu, May 6 (GNS): Defence minister of India Rajnath Singh on Saturday took stock of the operational preparedness of the Army and the security situation along the “border” during his visit to Rajouri. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi were present during the review meeting held at the Army Base Camp, official sources said.

    Rajnath Singh interacted with the soldiers and “commended their valour and zeal” while operating in “challenging situations”.

    “He asserted that the Nation feels secure because of the unmatched courage, commitment and constant vigil of the soldiers of the Indian Army in difficult areas,” Rajnath Singh said as per an official statement sent to GNS.

    “He motivated them to continue working with the same dedication and bravery, stating that the Government and the people of the country are with the Armed Forces always.”

    Rajnath Singh also paid homage to the five elite soldiers who were killed in Rajouri in a blast amid encounter. “Their sacrifice will never be forgotten”, he said.

    Rajnath’s visit along with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande comes amidst a militantry operation in the forest area of Rajouri. Five soldiers were killed and a Major ranked officer injured in the blast triggered by the militants in the woods. Army on Saturday said that one militant was killed and another was “likely” injured. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

  • Power Shutdown For Kashmir Parts – Kashmir News

    Power Shutdown For Kashmir Parts – Kashmir News

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    Srinagar, May 6: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, the power supply to Receiving Stations Kremshore, Khansahib, Raithan, Kanir, Hanjoora and Brenwar shall remain affected on May 09 from 10.00 am to 4 pm.

    Similarly, in order to facilitate augmentation works the power supply to receiving stations Nowpora, Achabal, Seelu and Bomai shall remain affected on May 09 and 13 from 10 am to 3 pm.

    Likewise, in order to facilitate augmentation works like reconductoring and erection of poles the power supply to receiving stations of Chandoosa and Malpora shall remain affected on May 11; receiving stations Salamabad, Bandi, Mohra and Noorkha shall remain affected on May 8 and 15 and receiving stations Shadipora and Singhpora remain affected on May 16 from 9 am to 3 pm.(GNS)


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    ( With inputs from : kashmirnews.in )

  • Gold Rates Fall Down On Today, May 2023: Check New Rates In Your City – Kashmir News

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    Gold rates have come down on Saturday, 6 May 2023. Until today, the price of the yellow metal has been on the rise. Gold prices increased on the three consecutive days of May 3, 4 and 5th.

    The 10 grams of 22-carat gold in India today cost Rs 56,500 as against Rs 57,200 yesterday and ten grams of 24-carat gold in India today cost Rs 61,640 as against Rs 62,400 yesterday.

    Today 22 Carat Gold Price Per Gram in India (INR)

    Gram22K Today22K YesterdayPrice Change
    1 gram₹5,650₹5,720₹-70
    8 gram₹45,200₹45,760₹-560
    10 gram₹56,500₹57,200₹-700
    100 gram₹5,65,000₹5,72,000₹-7,000

    Today 24 Carat Gold Rate Per Gram in India (INR)

    Gram24K Today24K YesterdayPrice Change
    1 gram₹6,164₹6,240₹-76
    8 gram₹49,312₹49,920₹-608
    10 gram₹61,640₹62,400₹-760
    100 gram₹6,16,400₹6,24,000₹-7,600

    22 Carat Gold Rate in Jammu Kashmir (Today & Yesterday)

    GramTodayYesterdayPrice Change
    1 gram₹ 5,760₹ 5,830₹ 70▼
    8 grams₹ 46,080₹ 46,640₹ 560▼
    10 grams₹ 57,600₹ 58,300₹ 700▼

    24 Carat Gold Rate in Jammu Kashmir (Today & Yesterday)

    GramTodayYesterdayPrice Change
    1 gram₹ 6,048₹ 6,122₹ 74▼
    8 grams₹ 48,384₹ 48,976₹ 592▼
    10 grams₹ 60,480₹ 61,220₹ 740▼

    Gold Prices in Top Indian Metros On  6 May 2023

    Major Indian Cities22-Carat Gold Rates Today24-Carat Gold Rates Today
    ChennaiRs 56,920Rs 62,090
    MumbaiRs 56,500Rs 61,640
    DelhiRs 56,650Rs 61,790
    KolkataRs 56,500Rs 61,640
    BangaloreRs 56,550Rs 61,690
    HyderabadRs 56,500Rs 61,640
    SuratRs 56,550Rs 61,690
    PuneRs 56,500Rs 61,640
    VisakhapatnamRs 56,500Rs 61,640
    AhmedabadRs 56,550Rs 61,690
    LucknowRs 56,650Rs 61,790
    NashikRs 56,530Rs 61,670

    The above gold rates are indicative and do not include GST, TCS and other levies. For the exact rates contact your local jeweller. The above-mentioned list is of the gold prices for the day per 10 grams of 22 carats of gold and 24-carat of gold in various cities across India.


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    ( With inputs from : kashmirnews.in )

  • 12 Tourists Among 13 Injured In Road Accident

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    SRINAGAR: Around a dozen tourists and a driver were injured in a road accident in Khudwani area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday.

    An official said that one Matadoor Tata LP B/R No. JK21B-0916 driven by Reshi Kumar son of Badri Nath resident of Doda carrying 12 domestic tourists turned turtle near Khudwani  kulgam by pass.

    In the incident, the driver and around 12  tourists were injureand they have been shifted to hospital for treatment, he said.

    Injured tourists have been identified as  Areda (09), Neelam (03), Shahea (42), Pinki (34), Nana Saib(62) years, Harshit Atel (40), Manjolae (38), Damander(68), Rohri (31), Kondi Dhumar (60), 11. Bakti (09) and Malhaa Maryesh (07), all residents of Puna.

    Meanwhile, police have registered a case and started an investigation—(KS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Growing drug menace Problematic for Communities penned by Master Khurshid Bhat

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    Sheikh Nadeem

    Anantnag: Drug use and addiction have become a growing problem in many countries around the world. The use of drugs not only contributes to serious health problems but also has negative social and economic consequences. Addiction to drugs has become a major issue that affects individuals, families, and communities.

    The root cause of this growing drug menace is the accessibility and availability of both illegal and prescription drugs. The use of drugs has been popularized by modern culture, the media, and the entertainment industry. Drug addiction is also often fueled by stress, mental health issues, and a lack of proper support and guidance.

    The increase in drug use often leads to criminal activities such as theft, money laundering, drug trafficking, and violence. The negative social consequences include poverty, family breakdown, child neglect, and a rise in homelessness.

    The most commonly used illegal drugs include heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. These drugs are highly addictive and can lead to major health problems, such as heart disease, liver damage, and depression.

    Prescription drug addiction is also a growing problem. Prescription drugs are often prescribed for legitimate medical reasons, but they can be abused when taken beyond the recommended dosage. The most commonly abused prescription drugs include opioids, tranquilizers, and stimulants.

    To tackle the growing drug menace, it is essential to educate people about the dangers of drug use and addiction. Governments and non-governmental organizations need to make treatment facilities and therapy programs available for drug users to help them overcome addiction and rebuild their lives.

    It is also necessary to address the root cause of drug addiction by promoting mental health support, stress management techniques, and providing individuals with safe and healthy alternatives to drug use.

    In conclusion, the growing drug menace is a major problem that affects individuals, families, and communities around the world. It is crucial to address this problem by educating and supporting individuals, and providing appropriate treatment and therapy programs to help them overcome addiction and rebuild their lives.

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Growing drug menace Problematic for Societies penned by Master Khurshid Bhat

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    Sheikh Nadeem

    Anantnag: Drug use and addiction have become a growing problem in many countries around the world. The use of drugs not only contributes to serious health problems but also has negative social and economic consequences. Addiction to drugs has become a major issue that affects individuals, families, and communities.

    The root cause of this growing drug menace is the accessibility and availability of both illegal and prescription drugs. The use of drugs has been popularized by modern culture, the media, and the entertainment industry. Drug addiction is also often fueled by stress, mental health issues, and a lack of proper support and guidance.

    The increase in drug use often leads to criminal activities such as theft, money laundering, drug trafficking, and violence. The negative social consequences include poverty, family breakdown, child neglect, and a rise in homelessness.

    The most commonly used illegal drugs include heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. These drugs are highly addictive and can lead to major health problems, such as heart disease, liver damage, and depression.

    Prescription drug addiction is also a growing problem. Prescription drugs are often prescribed for legitimate medical reasons, but they can be abused when taken beyond the recommended dosage. The most commonly abused prescription drugs include opioids, tranquilizers, and stimulants.

    To tackle the growing drug menace, it is essential to educate people about the dangers of drug use and addiction. Governments and non-governmental organizations need to make treatment facilities and therapy programs available for drug users to help them overcome addiction and rebuild their lives.

    It is also necessary to address the root cause of drug addiction by promoting mental health support, stress management techniques, and providing individuals with safe and healthy alternatives to drug use.

    In conclusion, the growing drug menace is a major problem that affects individuals, families, and communities around the world. It is crucial to address this problem by educating and supporting individuals, and providing appropriate treatment and therapy programs to help them overcome addiction and rebuild their lives.

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • SIU Raids House Of Active Hizb Commander In Kulgam: Police

    SIU Raids House Of Active Hizb Commander In Kulgam: Police

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    Srinagar, May 06(GNS): Special Investigation Unit of Kashmir Police conducted searches in the house of a active Hizb-ul-Mujahideen commander in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday.

    In a handout to GNS, the police said that continuing its crackdown on terror elements, Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Kulgam today, conducted searches in the residential premises of Abdul Gani Bhat, father of active militant Farooq Ahmad Bhat @Nali, at Chek Desen Yaripora. Farooq Bhat is an active militant of proscribed militant outfit HM and is wanted in many militant related cases.

    The spokesman further stated that the searches were conducted after Designated Special Judge Under NIA ACT, Kulgam issued a search warrant in case FIR No. 142/2019 of P/S Yaripora Kulgam. The case pertains to the killing of five non-local labourers at Katrosa Kulgam in year 2019. The SIU is investigating the case and has been conducting searches and investigations to bring the perpetrators to justice, reads the statement.(GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

  • Woman Feared Dead After Falling Off Bridge in Ramsoo

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    Ramban, May 6 (GNS): A woman is feared to have died after she fell from a bridge at Ramsoo area in Ramban district this afternoon, officials said.

    They told GNS that the woman was washed away by a strong water current after she fell off the Shangan bridge at Nachliana Ramsoo.

    Soon after the incident, a joint rescue operation was launched by police and locals in and around the site.

    Confirming it, a police official told GNS that they are ascertaining the facts regarding the incident. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

  • Couple Among Four Killed In Cloudburst, Lightning Incidents In Kashmir

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    SRINAGAR: Officials have reported that four people, including a couple, were killed in incidents of cloud burst and lightning strikes at two different locations in the Kashmir Valley on Saturday.

    According to a senior police officer, a cloudburst occurred in the Bujbagh area of Pampore in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district this afternoon, resulting in the deaths of Hilal Ahmed Hanji (25) and his wife, Rozia Jan (25).

    In a separate incident, officials informed GNS that two people died after being struck by lightning in a high-altitude meadow land in the Mujpathri area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The deceased have been identified as Taja Begum, wife of Abdus Samad Chopan, and Mohammad Sultan Chopan, son-in-law of Ghulam Mohammad Chopan of Gurwaith Kalan.

    They added that the police have registered cases in connection with both incidents.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Couple among 4 killed in cloudburst, lightning incidents in Kashmir

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    Srinagar, May 6 (GNS): Four persons including a couple were killed in cloud burst and lightning strike incidents at two different locations in Kashmir Valley on Saturday, officials said.

    A senior police officer told GNS that there was cloudburst incident at Bujbagh area of Pampore in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district this afternoon, resulting in the death of two persons namely Hilal Ahmed Hanji (25) and his wife Rozia Jan (25).

    Separately, officials told GNS that two persons died when lightning struck them at a high-altitude meadow land in Mujpathri area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

    The deceased have been identified as Taja Begum, wife of Abdus Samad Chopan and Mohammad Sultan Chopan son-in-law of Ghulam Mohammad Chopan of Gurwaith Kalan.

    They said that police have registered cases in connection with both incidents. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )