Banihal/Jammu, Jul 10 (GNS): Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar highway remained suspended for the third day on Monday and the authorities said that the thoroughfare shall remain closed on Tuesday despite stepped up efforts to restore the road amid improved weather conditions, officials said.
The highway, , the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with outside world, was shut for traffic on Saturday following heavy rains overnight that triggered multiple landslides and also washed away a portion of nearly 40-metre road stretch near Panthiyal tunnel in Ramban district.
“Collective efforts from the Administration and NHAI, put in throughout the day, resulted in substantial improvement in the road condition. However, complete restoration is expected to take some more time,” police said in a statement issued here to GNS. “Accordingly, it has been decided by the Administration to keep the traffic on Highway suspended for tomorrow also i.e. 11.07.2023 (Tuesday).” HMVs have been advised to take Mughal Road for journey from Jammu to Srinagar and vice versa.
“Traffic is likely to resume on 12.07.2023 (Wednesday), however, next update will be issued tomorrow evening.” (GNS)
Srinagar, Jul 10 (GNS): After a few days of rains which brought Kashmir Valley on the brink of floods and caused inundation in parts of Jammu region, weather department here on Monday forecast mainly dry in J&K.
“Mainly dry weather is expected but a brief spell of rain may occur at isolated places in Kashmir region towards late afternoon/evening,” a meteorological department official here told GNS regarding forecast for next 24 hours.
As regards forecast from July 11-14, he said, mainly dry weather is expected. However, he said, brief spell of rain and thunderstorm at isolated places “can’t be ruled out (>70% chance)”. Intermittent light to moderate rain has been predicted at many places of J&K with chances upto 70% from July 15-24.
Regarding the minimum temperature today, the MeT official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 17.2°C against 14.9°C on the previous night and it was 0.9°C below normal for the summer capital.
Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 14.5°C against 14.0°C on the previous night and it was 2.0°C below normal for the gateway town of the Kashmir Valley.
Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 10.3°C against 9.6°C on the previous night and it was below normal by 1.7°C for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 15.2°C against 14.8°C on the previous night and it was below normal by 1.4°C for the north Kashmir area.
Kokernag recorded a low of 14.2°C against 13.1°C on the previous night and it was 1.7°C below normal for the place, the officials said.
Gulmarg recorded a low of 9.0°C against 8.5°C on previous night and it was 2.8°C below normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.
Jammu recorded a low of 23.8°C against 20.9°C on the previous night and it was 1.0°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.
Banihal recorded a low of 13.3°C, Batote 14.4, Katra 21.3°C and Bhaderwah 14.3°C, the official said. (GNS)
Srinagar, July 10(GNS): Police on Monday said 10 persons have been “formally” arrested in a case related to alleged conspiracy of reviving JKLF and Hurriyat in Kashmir Valley.
In a handout to GNS, a police spokesperson said that a case (FIR No 23/2023) under sections 10, 13 of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act & section 121A of IPC stands registered in Police Station Kothibagh.
The spokesman said that the arrested persons and others were planning to revive these organisations on the directions of Pakistan based handlers. “This meeting was an overt attempt to start working for revival of these moribund organisations.”
Initial investigation has also revealed that they were in touch with entities based abroad, few of them were members of many groups that propagate secessionism like Kashmir Global Council headed by Farooq Siddiqui and Raja Muzaffer of JKLF, he said.
“Under the garb of manufactured pretext, this meeting which took place, the real agenda of meeting was discussing strategy of revival”. Initial investigation has also revealed that a similar preliminary meeting took place on 13th June 2023, which was attended by most of them, he said.
The arrested persons have been identified as Mohammad Yaseen Bhat son of Gh Mohd Bhat of Nigeenbagh Srinagar, Mohammad Rafiq Pahloo son of Gh Hassan of Natipora, Shams u din Rehmani son of Amir Ahmad of Lalbazar, Jahangeer Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Gani Bhat of Batengo Sopore, Khurshid Ahmad Bhat son of Gh Mohammad of Rawalpora, Shabir Ahmad Dar son of Gh Nabi of Badamwari Sopore, Sajad Hussain Gul son of Ab Hamid R/o Panthachowk, Srinagar, Firdous Ahmad Shah son of Ali Mohammad Rof Abiguzar Srinagar, Parray Hassan Firdous son of Ab Rashid of Lawaypora Srinagar, Sohail Ahmad Mir son of Ab Salam of Peerbagh, Budgam, he said.
“Investigation in the case is in full swing and some more arrests are likely to take place”, he added.(GNS)
Bandipora, Jul 10 (GNS): In a worrying development, water from the Naz Nallah Channel of Walur lake has started entering residential areas in village Chinpazpora of Ajas in Bandipora district.
A local Parvaiz Ahmad told GNS that the main cause of concern for them is the dysfunctional state of the Zadwa gauge – a crucial gate controlling the water levels from Wular Lake.
“Due to this malfunction, the water has started to seep into the residential areas of Chinpazpora village,” he said.
Worried villagers expressed apprehensions that if the gauge is not restored and closed promptly, the water may eventually submerge their homes in the coming days even as the link road is already partially submerged.
The residents expressed their disappointment over WUCMA’s failure to live up to its assurances’ of increasing the water holding capacity of Wular Lake. They claimed that a substantial amount of funds has been spent on this endeavor, but the situation on the ground tells a different story.
The villagers have appealed to the WUCMA authorities and the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Bandipora to urgently intervene and address the imminent issue to mitigate the threat posed by the surging water levels.
When contacted, Coordinator WUCMA Irfan Rasool said that he will look into the matter.
It remains to be seen how the authorities will tackle this situation and provide relief to the residents of Chinpazpora. (GNS)
Jammu, July 10: (GNS)The Jammu and Kashmir Power Corporation Limited (JKPCL) has appealed the people to cooperate with department and use power judiciously in view of low power generation due to incessant rainfall in the region.
“It is for the information of general public of Jammu and Kashmir that due to the incessant rainfall experienced in Northern region over the past few days, the water level in Chenab River has risen above the reservoir level.
This has caused heavy silt deposition in Hydro Power Plants both under state and central sectors. These power plants supply electricity to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. To prevent damage to machines, mega hydro projects like BHEP-I & II, Salal & Dulhasti have been forced shutdown.
Consequently, the power availability in UT has gone down by about 1,300 MW, which have impacted electricity supply to the general public,” a communiqué’ issued by Chief Engineering (Trading) reads.
“In light of the prevailing circumstances, the general public is appealed to cooperate with the Department and use power judiciously until the situation returns to normal” it stated further, reads the statement.(GNS)
Jammu, July 10 (GNS): Bodies of Ranbir Singh Bali, Director of Finance, Forest, Ecology and Environment Department, and son were recovered from a gorge near Pannar bridge along Mughal road on Monday.
Official sources told GNS that the accident took place at 1940 hours yesterday when a swift car (JK02BD -4635) on way to Surankote from Kashmir Valley via Mughal road. Three among those travelling in the car died on the spot and another was injured and evacuated to nearby hospital by rescuers including locals and police.
The deceased included Ranbir Singh Bali (Director of Finance, Forest, Ecology and Environment Department), his wife Parvinder Kour and son Irvan Singh. Condition of his daughter Mahreen Kour is stated to be out of danger. Later, they said, body of Parvinder Kour was retrieved but that of Bali and Irvan Singh could not be recovered immediately, they said. This morning, they said, both bodies were recovered by locals, police, SDRF, DGPC Poonch and army’s 16RR after hectic efforts.
Poonch, July 10 (GNS): Body of 21-year-old youth was recovered from a field, around 3-kilometers from his residence in Banola in Mendhar area of Poonch district on Monday, officials said.
They said the body of the youth, Wasid Ahmed (21) son of Mohammad Aslam was found under mysterious conditions by a police party which reached the spot immediately after being informed about it.
When contacted SHO Mendhar told GNS that proceedings have been initiated and the body has been shifted to hospital for postmortem. (GNS)
Srinagar, July 10 (GNS): Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha interacted with Indian Wushu team athletes & their coaches bound for 19th Asian Games, at Raj Bhavan, today.
The Lt Governor conveyed his best wishes and blessings of entire J&K UT to the players, attending training camp at Srinagar.
“I am confident that our contingent will win laurels and make the country proud,” the Lt Governor said.
The Wushu players are attending the National Coaching camp in Srinagar organised by Sports Authority of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports after which they will leave for China on August 5, 2023. (GNS)
There is a possibility (40% chance) of a thundershower taking place in some areas of Jammu and Kashmir later in the day/ towards evening. Additionally, some spots might experience intense showers, strong gusts of wind, and hailstorms.
Rain showers are possible in some areas of Jammu region during the early morning hours tomorrow, with a 60% chance. The intensity of the showers can vary, ranging from light to heavy.
(Valid between 30th June 2023 and 1″ September 2023)
Cutoff Timings for Shri Amarnath Yatra 2023 (SANJY-2023)
the cutoff timings for Yatra Convoys/Yatris for Shri Amarnath Yatra-2023 (SANJY-2023) is hereby issued as under:
A. Cutoff timings of Convoys/Yatris from NAVYUG tunnel to Valley From Jammu to Pahalgam (other than main convoy arriving from Jammu)
S. No
Location
Cut off timing
1
Last vehicle to cross NAVYUG Tunnel towards Valley
1400 hrs
2
Last vehicle to cross Mir Bazar towards Anantnag
1500 hrs
B. Cutoff timings of Convoys/Yatris from Valley to NAVYUG Tunnel
From Baltal to NAVYUG Tunnel (other than Main Convoy leaving at 0600 hrs from Baltal)
S. No
Location
Cut off timing
1
Last vehicle to cross Baltal Base Camp towards Manigam
0900 hrs
2
Last vehicle to cross Sonamarg P/S towards Manigam
1000 hrs
3
Last vehicle to cross Manigam Transit Camp towards Shadipora, Sumbal
1200 hrs
4
Last vehicle to cross Shadipora crossing towards Peak Automobile Lassjan
1300 hrs
5
Last vehicle to cross Pantha Chowk towards Anantnag
1500 hrs
From Nunwan, Pahalgam to NAVYUG Tunnel (other than Main Convoys leaving at 0630 hrs from Nunwan)
S. No
Location
Cut off timing
1
Last vehicle to cross Nunwan towards Jammu
1000 hrs
From Mir Bazar to NAVYUG Tunnel (other than Main Convoys leaving at 0600 hrs from Baltal and at 0630 hrs from Nunwan)
S. No
Location
Cut off timing
1
Last vehicle to cross Mir Bazar towards NAVYUG Tunnel
1400 hrs
2
Last vehicle to cross Walnut Factory Qazigund towards NAVYUG Tunnel
1500 hrs
C. Yatra convoy cut off timings from Jammu Zone towards Kashmir Valley
UP Baltal Convoy Departure from Jammu towards Kashmir for Baltal: 0400 hrs
S. No
Location
Timing
1
Departure from Lamber Banihal towards Baltal
1030 hrs
DOWN Baltal Convoy
S. No
Location
Timing
1
Departure from Baltal towards Jammu
0630 hrs
2
Arrival at Lamber, Banihal
1200 hrs
UP Pahalgam Convoy
S. No
Location
Timing
1
Departure from Jammu
0500 hrs
2
Departure from Lamber Banihal
1130 hrs
DOWN Pahalgam Convoy
S. No
Location
Timing
1
Departure from Pahalgam
0700 hrs
2
Arrival at Lamber, Banihal
0900 hrs
UP Baltal Convoy
S. No
Location
Timing
1
Departure from Manigam towards Baltal
1700 hrs
UP Yatra/tourist vehicle other than convoy
S. No
Location
Release from Jammu
1
0700 hrs
2
1100 hrs
3
1200 hrs
4
1300 hrs
5
1400 hrs
Note: All timings mentioned are in hours (24-hour format).
This article provides the cutoff timings for Yatra Convoys and Yatris for the Shri Amarnath Yatra-2023. It specifies the timings for different locations from the NAVYUG Tunnel to the Valley, from the Valley to the NAVYUG Tunnel, and the timings for Yatra convoys departing from Jammu towards Kashmir Valley. These cutoff timings are essential for the smooth and organized movement of vehicles and Yatris during the Yatra.
