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  • MeT predicts widespread rain in Kashmir, light shower in Jammu division

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    Urges Farmers To Postpone Spraying Fields, Asks Tourists To Keep Warm Cloths

    Srinagar, May 6 (GNS): Weather department on Saturday forecast widespread moderate rain and thunderstorm over Kashmir division during the next 24 hours.

    A meteorological department official here told GNS that there was also possibility of light rain and thunderstorm at “scattered places” over Jammu division during the time.

    For subsequent two days, he said, fairly widespread light to moderate rain and thunderstorm was expected in J&K.

    “Rain and thunderstorm is most likely to commence from late afternoon and evening (today) at many places of Kashmir, Zojila-Drass etc. and Jammu region by night,” he said.

    From May 7-8, he said, rain and thunderstorm was expected at many places of J&K. “Hailstorm and gusty wind is also possible at scattered places.”

    From May 9-12, he said, “mainly dry” weather was expected.
    He asked farmers to postpone spraying of orchards and harvesting of crops till May 8th.

    The official also urged tourists to keep warm clothes and eatables ready as “weather will be colder till May 8.”

    Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 10.4°C against 9.6°C on the previous night and it was 0.7°C above normal for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 8.0°C against 7.8°C on the previous night and it was below normal by 0.5°C for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 5.4°C against 3.6°C on previous night and it was 0.5°C above normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    Kokernag recorded a low of 8.2°C against 7.0°C on the previous night and it was 0.2°C below normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of 4.0°C against 2.2°C on previous night and it was 0.3°C below normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

    In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 7.4°C, the same as on the previous night and it was 1.0°C below normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 19.7°C against 17.3°C on the previous night and it was 2.9°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal recorded a low of 9.3°C (below normal by 0.8°C), Batote 11.6°C (0.9°C below normal), Katra 16.1°C (3.1°C below normal) and Bhaderwah 10.0°C (below normal by 0.8°C). Ladakh’s Leh recorded a low of minus 0.4°C, he added. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

  • LeT militant from Kulgam Killed in Baramulla: Police, says hopeful about successful conduct of G20 summit

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    Srinagar, May 6 (GNS): A Lashker-e-Toiba militant was killed in an encounter with joint team of police, army and paramilitary CRPF in Baramulla district, officials said on Saturday.

    SSP Baramulla Amod Ashok Nagpure (IPS) said that a joint cordon-and-search operation was launched on the basis of the information from a reliable source that some militants are hiding in Karhama village which falls under jurisdiction of police station Kunzer Baramulla. “Based on the information, police, army’s 2 Rashtriya Rifles and 176 battalion CRPF launched the joint cordon during which search party came under indiscriminate fire from a residential house,” he said, adding, “In the ensuing encounter, a militant was killed who was resident of Kulgam district and affiliated with Lashker-e-Toiba militant outfit.”

    He has been identified as Abid Wani son of Mohammad Rafiq Wani of Yarhol Babapora Kulgam. “One AK 47 rifle was recovered.

    “It has come to fore that he had come to carry out a big militant incident. A case has been registered and further investigation taken up,” he told reporters, according to GNS.

    While it was the second encounter in the Baramulla district in around 72 hours, the officer said that in view of the G20 summit all security agencies are on the high alert. “Our network is very strong and we have been getting timely information regarding every suspicious movement and due to synergy among all forces, we have been able to neutralize every threat,” he said, adding, “In view of our preparedness and arrangements, we are fully hopeful about successful conduct of the G20 summit.” (GNS)

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  • LeT militant from Kulgam Killed in Baramulla: Police, says hopeful about successful conduct of G20 summit

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    Srinagar, May 6 (GNS): A Lashker-e-Toiba militant was killed in an encounter with joint team of police, army and paramilitary CRPF in Baramulla district, officials said on Saturday.

    SSP Baramulla Amod Ashok Nagpure (IPS) said that a joint cordon-and-search operation was launched on the basis of the information from a reliable source that some militants are hiding in Karhama village which falls under jurisdiction of police station Kunzer Baramulla. “Based on the information, police, army’s 2 Rashtriya Rifles and 176 battalion CRPF launched the joint cordon during which search party came under indiscriminate fire from a residential house,” he said, adding, “In the ensuing encounter, a militant was killed who was resident of Kulgam district and affiliated with Lashker-e-Toiba militant outfit.”

    He has been identified as Abid Wani son of Mohammad Rafiq Wani of Yarhol Babapora Kulgam. “One AK 47 rifle was recovered.

    “It has come to fore that he had come to carry out a big militant incident. A case has been registered and further investigation taken up,” he told reporters, according to GNS.

    While it was the second encounter in the Baramulla district in around 72 hours, the officer said that in view of the G20 summit all security agencies are on the high alert. “Our network is very strong and we have been getting timely information regarding every suspicious movement and due to synergy among all forces, we have been able to neutralize every threat,” he said, adding, “In view of our preparedness and arrangements, we are fully hopeful about successful conduct of the G20 summit.” (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

  • Rajouri Encounter: Militant Killed, Says Army As LG Lays Floral Wreaths On Bodies Of 5 Soldiers

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    Jammu, May 6 (GNS): Army has claimed to have neutralized one militant in the ongoing massive operation in Kandi forest area of Rajouri district. Meanwhile Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid wreaths of the bodies of five soldiers who were killed in the blast triggered by the militants in the woods on Friday, officials said.

    “In the ongoing joint operation with @JmuKmrPolice & CRPF, at approx 0700 hours the cordon while closing in spotted & pinned down the (militants),” army said in a tweet, adding, “In the ensuing gunbattle one (militant) has been neutralised & 1 more is likely to be injured.”

    Army said that arms and ammunition including one AK 56, four Magazines, 56 rounds, 1×9 mm pistol and 3 grenades and one ammunition Pouch has been recovered so far.

    “Identity and affiliation of militant is being ascertained. Operation underway,” he said.

    Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tributes to the soldiers killed in the blast and laid floral wreaths on their bodies.
    Yesterday, five soldiers were killed and an officer was injured in a blast triggered by the militants.

    Army later issued a statement in which it said: “On specific information about presence of (militants) in the Kandi forest in Rojauri Sector, a joint operation was launched on 03 May 2023. At about 0730 hours on 05 May 2023, a search team established contact with a group of militants well entrenched in a cave. The area is thickly vegetated with rocky and steep cliffs.”

    The militants, the army said, triggered an explosive device in retaliation. The Army team suffered two fatal casualties and injuries to four more soldiers including an officer.

    “The injured personnel were evacuated to Command Hospital, Udhampur.” Three among them succumbed to wounds later. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

  • Rajouri Encounter Live Updates: Contact Again Established With Militants – Kashmir News

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    After a lull, gunfight resumes between militants and security forces in Kandi Forest area of Rajouri district on Saturday.

    Official sources said that after a lull, contact was again established with militants during wee hours on Saturday.

    Yesterday, 5 soldiers were killed, officer was injured in the Rajouri Gunfight.

    Army latter issued a statement in which it said that, “On specific information about presence of (militants) in the Kandi Forest in Rajauri Sector, a joint operation was launched on 03 May 2023. At about 0730 hours on 05 May 2023, a search team established contact with a group of militants well entrenched in a cave. The area is thickly vegetated with rocky and steep cliffs.”

    The militants, army said, triggered an explosive device in retaliation. The Army team suffered two fatal casualties and injuries to four more soldiers including an officer.

    “Additional teams from the vicinity was then directed to the site of encounter. The injured personnel were evacuated to Command Hospital, Udhampur.” Three among them succumbed to wounds later.

    As per initial reports a group of militants are trapped in the area. “There is a likelihood of casualties in militant group”, it reads.


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  • Gunfight Breaks Out In North Kashmir, One Militant Killed

    Gunfight Breaks Out In North Kashmir, One Militant Killed

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    SRINAGAR: An unidentified militant was killed in a gunfight at Karhama Kunzer area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district during the wee hours on Saturday.

    Quoting an official, KNO reported that the gunfight broke out in the Kunzer area after counter-insurgent forces launched a cordon and search operation.

    “As forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering an encounter,” he said.

    In the ensuing operation, one militant whose identity is being ascertained was killed, the official added.

    The search operation was going on when this report was filed.

    This is the fourth gunfight in J&K in the past 96 hours.

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  • Rajouri Gunfight: Contact Again Established With Militants: Army

    Rajouri Gunfight: Contact Again Established With Militants: Army

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    Rajouri, May 06: After a lull, gunfight resumes between militants and security forces in Kandi Forest area of Rajouri district on Saturday.

    Official sources told GNS that after a lull, contact was again established with militants during wee hours on Saturday.

    Yesterday, 5 soldiers were killed, officer was injured in the Rajouri Gunfight.

    Army latter issued a statement in which it said that, “On specific information about presence of (militants) in the Kandi Forest in Rajauri Sector, a joint operation was launched on 03 May 2023. At about 0730 hours on 05 May 2023, a search team established contact with a group of militants well entrenched in a cave. The area is thickly vegetated with rocky and steep cliffs.”

    The militants, army said, triggered an explosive device in retaliation. The Army team suffered two fatal casualties and injuries to four more soldiers including an officer.

    “Additional teams from the vicinity was then directed to the site of encounter. The injured personnel were evacuated to Command Hospital, Udhampur.” Three among them succumbed to wounds later.

    As per initial reports a group of militants are trapped in the area. “There is a likelihood of casualties in militant group”, it reads. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Watch Video: India’s Hard-Hitting Attack on Pakistani Counterpart Bilawal Bhutto After SCO Summit – Kashmir News

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    Watch Video: India’s Hard-Hitting Attack on Pakistani Counterpart Bilawal Bhutto After SCO Summit

    In a hard-hitting attack on his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called him the “promoter, justifier and spokesperson of a terrorism industry” after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting on Friday.

    On Bhutto Zardari’s comments on tackling terrorism, Jaishankar said Pakistan’s credibility in dealing with is depleting even faster than their forex reserves. Asked whether there could be talks between India and Pakistan on combating the menace, the external affairs minister said, “Victims of terrorism do not sit together with perpetrators of terrorism to discuss terrorism.”

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    The external affairs minister said Bhutto Zardari came to India as foreign minister of an SCO member state and it is part of multilateral diplomacy. “Do not see it as anything more than that,” he added. On the so-called China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Jaishankar said it was made very clear that connectivity is good for progress, but it cannot violate the territorial integrity and sovereignty of states. He said as a foreign minister of an SCO member state, Bhutto Zardari was treated accordingly.

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  • Pak vs NZ: Pakistan Skipper Babar Azam Broke Another Record- Details Here – Kashmir News

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    Pakistan Skipper Babar Azam Broke Another Record

    Pakistan skipper Babar Azam broke another record Friday after he became the batter to score 18 centuries in the least innings.

    Babar — the number one batter in the world in the one-day international format — achieved the feat during the fourth ODI against New Zealand in Karachi.

    The Pakistan skipper has smashed 18 tons in 97 innings, which South Africa’s Hashim Amla achieved in 102, Australia’s David Warner 115, and India’s Virat Kohli 119.

    Babar also holds the record for scoring his 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries in the fewest innings.

    In the same match, the Pakistan skipper added another feather to his cap by becoming the fastest batsman to score 5,000 runs in one-day internationals (ODI).

    The star batter became the first batter to achieve this feat in less than 100 innings.

    Babar crossed this milestone in just 97 innings, becoming the 14th to score 5,000 runs.

    South Africa’s Amla scored 5,000 runs in 101 innings, while West Indian legend Vivian Richards and India’s Kohli scored these runs in 114 innings.

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  • Babar Azam Breaks ODI Record As Pakistan Climb To Top Of Rankings – Kashmir News

    Babar Azam Breaks ODI Record As Pakistan Climb To Top Of Rankings – Kashmir News

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    Pakistan went to the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings with a win in Karachi in the fourth ODI against New Zealand.

    Pakistan are the new No.1 team in men’s ODIs after a massive win over New Zealand in the fourth ODI of the bilateral series in Karachi. The hosts, who now lead 4-0 in the series that has one game to go, have 113 rating points, and edge Australia and India by decimal points.

    Pakistan, who were fifth with 106 rating points in the ODI rankings before the start of the series, were in top form as they chased down tall targets in the first two ODIs.

    They went on to win the third ODI in Karachi by 26 runs to move to third in the points table behind Australia and India, going ahead of England and New Zealand in the process.

    In the fourth ODI on Friday, a century from Babar Azam, his 18th in the format, and contributions from others helped Pakistan post a tall total of 334.

    Babar became the fastest to 5000 ODI runs in the process, reaching the milestone in his 96th ODI innings. The record was previously held by Hashim Amla, who achieved the feat in 101 innings.

    Babar Azam96
    Hashim Amla101
    Viv Richards114
    Virat Kohli114
    David Warner115

     

    However, to remain at the top of the rankings at the conclusion of the series, Pakistan will have to make this a clean sweep by winning the fifth and final ODI on Sunday.

    A loss in the final ODI will see them slipping back to No.3 and Australia reclaiming their No.1 ranking. New Zealand will remain at the fifth spot irrespective of the result of the final game.

    Pakistan will also remain on top if the fifth match is abandoned or yields a no-result. (Icc.cricket.com)


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