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Pedestrian Killed In Road Accident

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SRINAGAR: A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday evening.
Reports said that a pedestrian identified as Ashiq Hussain Sheikh (37), a resident of Kunzar Tangmarg was hit by a ‘speedy’ vehicle on Srinagar-Baramulla highway near Hanjiwara area this evening.
Ashiq was immediately shifted to Trauma hopital Pattan where doctors declared him dead, the vehicle has fled from the spot, they said.
Meanwhile, police have launched a man hunt to nab the driver, trace the vehicle and a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in this regard. (KDC)

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February 8, 2023
Two Kashmir Pilgrims Die After Performing Umrah

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SRINAGAR: Two Kashmiri pilgrims who have gone to perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia have passed away after performing the sacred duties.
The Jammu Kashmir Association of Hajj Umrah Companies (JKAHUC) said that two Kashmiri pilgrims who have been identified as Misra Banoo of Pulwama and Ghulam Qadir Reshi of Tangmarg passed away after performing religious duties in Makkah.
According to JKAHUC, one lady namely Misra Banoo, 61 years old, w/o Abdul Rashid Mir r/o Amir Ahad, Tral, Pulwama breathed her last while returning to home from Umrah.
“She had a severe heart attack in flight from Jeddah to Delhi, Air crew had tried enough to save her and had even opted for emergency landing at Jodhpur, but couldn’t save her” the JKAHUC said.
Another pilgrim namely Ghulam Qadir, 80 years old, of Tangmarg, Baramulla also died while performing Umrah at Makkah.
“He had offered Fajr prayers at Haram Makkah Al Mukarma and as usual went to his room for rest. When co pilgrims tried to awake him for zuhr prayers, they found his dead. He had not been in good health since long” the JKAHUC said.

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February 8, 2023
MeT Predicts Widespread Light To Moderate Snow From February 9

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SRINAGAR: At least six districts of Jammu and Kashmir including the summer capital of the Union Territory, Srinagar have recorded deficient rainfall since January 01-February 08, 2023, a data compiled by Meteorological department reveals on Wednesday.
Quoting the data news agency KNO reported that J&K in general has recorded normal rainfall as against the normal rainfall of 125.5 mm, it recorded 143.5 mm, which is 14 per cent above normal.
However, six of the districts including Srinagar, Budgam, Bandipora, Kathua, Jammu and Shopian have recorded deficient rainfall with official data stating that Srinagar has recorded 91.3 mm rainfall against 113.5 mm normal rainfall, indicating 20 per cent deficient rainfall since January 01 this year to February 08.
Against 88.6 mm normal rainfall, Budgam in central Kashmir has recorded 53.7 mm rainfall during the same period and also against 95.3 mm, Bandipora has recorded only 54.8mm rainfall, which is 39 and 43 per cent deficient rainfall respectively in the two districts.
The data further reads that Shopian has recorded 38 per cent deficient rainfall till today, adding that against normal rainfall of 60.9 mm, the district has recorded only 37.8 mm rainfall till today.
Jammu and Kathua districts have also recorded 41 and 38 per cent deficient rainfall respectively, the data added.
Moreover, the data reads that seven J&K districts including Anantnag, Doda, Kulgam, Poonch, Pulwama, Rajouri and Ramban have recorded excess rainfall since January 01 till today.
It added that six J&K districts including Ganderbal, Kishtwar, Samba, Kupwara, Reasi and Udhampur have recorded normal rainfall during the same period.

Meanwhile, the weatherman here has predicted light snowfall in J&K.
Director Meteorological department, Sonum Lotus said that there is a possibility of widespread light to moderate snowfall and rain in J&K with chances of heavy snowfall over higher reaches from tomorrow afternoon till February 10.
The night temperature plummeted once again at a few places while Pahalgam, a famous tourist destination, recorded a low of minus 7.6 degree Celsius.
Srinagar also recorded minus 0.1 degree Celsius while Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 6.5 degree Celsius.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 8, 2023
4598 Drug Smuggling Cases Registered In J&K From 2017 To 2021: Centre

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SRINAGAR: The Centre on Wednesday said that 4598 drug smuggling cases were registered in Jammu and Kashmir from 2017 to 2021 and that drugs. Among these cases 12 have been registered by the National Investigation Agency.
Quoting Union Minister of Home Nityanand Rai, the news agency KNO reported that as per the report of NCRB, the number of cases of drug smuggling registered in J&K in the last five years including 743 in 2017, 680 in 2018, 918 in 2019, 933 in 2020 and 1324 in 2021.
He said there is no data or study to indicate an increase in smuggling and consumption of narcotics or drugs in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 5 years.
He said the data is available as per survey conducted by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment on Extent and Pattern of Substance use in India through the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi during 2018 for which report was released in February, 2019.
He also said that the estimated number of various drug substance users with age between 18 to 75 is 585000 including 1,36,000 cannabis, 4,47,000 opioids, 1000 cocaine and 1000 Amphetamines type stimulant.
He said the various steps taken by the Centre to deal with menace of Narco-terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir include National Investigation Agency empowered under NDPS Act 1985 for investigation of Narco terrorism cases.
“To keep check at the land borders, Border Security Force has been empowered under the Narcotics Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act for making interdiction of narcotic drugs,” he said.
He further said the Government has introduced NCORD mechanism in 2016 to have effective coordination of actions among various Ministries, Departments, Central and States law enforcement agencies dealing with narcotics.

“The mechanism was restructured in 2019 into a 4 tier structure as detailed under Apex Level Committee (headed by Union Home Secretary) Executive Level Committee (headed by Special Secretary (IS),MHA). State Level Committee (headed by Chief Secretary of the concerned State). District Level Committee (Headed by District Magistrate). The NCORD mechanism has been further strengthened by addition of new members at different levels to make it more effective and comprehensive,” he added
He also said dedicated Anti Narcotic Task Force has been established in Jammu & Kashmir, which will also function as the NCORD secretariat.

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February 8, 2023
10 Absconders Evading Arrest For Two Decades Arrested: Police

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested ten absconders who were evading their arrest from last two decades.
Ten persons absconding since two decades arrested In Pulwama: Police
A police spokesman in a statement said that Police in Pulwama constituted a special team to nab the absconders who were evading their arrest since long.
“After strenuous efforts, special team were able to arrest 10 absconders who were evading their arrest from last two decades,” he said.
He added that these absconders are involved in heinous cases of PS Rajpora and PS Pulwama. They have been identified as Manzoor Ganai son of Abdullah Ganai, Bashir Ganai son of Abdul Ahad, Aziz Bakshi son of Nabir Bakshi, Gulzar Sheikh son of Mohda Sheikh, Mushtaq Ah Lone son of Abdullah Lone, all residents of Drabgam Rajpora, Javied Ahmad Shah son of Gh Mohammad Shah resident of Bagat Barzullah at present Dangerpora Nowgam, Abdul Hamid Parray son of Gh Ahmad Parray resident of Pandit Pora Ballah Tangmarg, Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat son of Gh Mohammad Bhat resident of Jagir Parigam, Ab Hamid Bhat son of Wali Mohammad Bhat resident of Tenpuna Pulwama and Mohd Afzal Malik son of Abdul Rahim Malik resident of Ugergund Newa.
“All the arrested absconders have been produced before Court for further disposal,” he further added.
“Our consistent actions against anti-social elements should reassure the community members that we are making every effort to keep our society free of crime. Police has resolved to act as per law against those who indulge in criminal activities,” said police spokesman in a statement.

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February 8, 2023
CBI Arrests KAS Officer, Lecturer For Demanding Bribe

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SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday arrested an official of Tourism Development Corporation and a lecturer of Polytechnic College in a bribery case in Jammu.
Quoting a statement news agency KNO reported that CBI arrested today arrested a Chief Accounts Officer (KAS), Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation and a Lecturer, Govt. Polytechnic College in a bribery of Rs. 2.3 lakh.
The statement reads a case was registered on complaint against the accused on the allegations that the Chief Accounts Officer demanded bribe of Rs. 2.3 lakh through the lecturer from the complainant for processing payment in respect of bills submitted by his firm.
“CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while demanding & accepting bribe of Rs. 2.3 lakh from the Complainant. Searches are being conducted at the official and residential premises of the accused,” it reads.
It reads both the arrested, identified as Sajad Ahmed, Chief Accounts Officer and Shokat Ali, Lecturer, will be produced tomorrow before the Court of Special Judge CBI cases, Jammu

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February 8, 2023
J&K Govt Launches Project To Promote Sustainable Agriculture With Focus On Organic Farming

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JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government has initiated a vital programme to support its farmers and promote sustainable agriculture in the Union Territory.
With a growing concern for health and an increasing demand for organic food, the government is investing in a project that will boost organic food production and increase economic returns for farmers in the UT. This is a part of the government’s larger efforts to create a safer, cleaner and more sustainable environment for agriculture and food production in the region.
The government has kept a budget of Rs 84 crore to support the program over the next five years. This initiative is part of a larger effort to promote sustainable agriculture, commercial agriculture and healthy food production. The project envisages creation of over 12600 jobs and 300 enterprises in the organic agri-sector.
The program included a range of interventions to support organic farming such as expanding organic cultivation in a cluster approach, producing and recycling bio-inputs, facilitating certification and marketing and providing training and capacity building for farmers. The project aims to create six to seven organic clusters per district, covering a total of 2000 hectare of land. Additionally, it aims to convert another 2000 hectare into organic production, including niche crops and default organic areas. The program will also provide training to 10,000 farmer families in organic farming and establish 200 commercial and 3000 low-cost vermicompost units and 100 Integrated Organic Farming System Units. Besides, two Bio-Input Production Units will also be set up to supply organic inputs for the production clusters.
“The project will have a number of positive outcomes which will further fuel growth in organic production within J&K, including development of trained manpower and a package of practices suited to the region, dedicated bio-input production facilities, certification and branding facilities and an organic value/market chain.”, said Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department.
“J&K has a number of remote areas where very little chemical use is being undertaken in Agriculture. Moreover, the farmers in these areas are usually marginal and economically weak. By promoting organic cultivation, the livelihood of these farmers will be secured and their returns significantly improved,” he added.
“Alternate Agriculture System for Sustainability” is one among the 29 projects, which were approved by the Jammu and Kashmir administration after being recommended by the UT Level Apex Committee for holistic development of Agriculture and allied sectors in UT of J&K. The prestigious committee is being headed by Dr Mangala Rai, Former DG ICAR and has other luminaries in the field of Agriculture, Planning, Statistics and Administration like Ashok Dalwai, CEO NRAA, Dr. P. K Joshi, Secretary, NAAS, Dr. Prabhat Kumar, Horticulture Commissioner MOA & FW, Dr. H. S Gupta, Former Director, IARI, Atal Dulloo, ACS, Agriculture Production Department apart from the Vice Chancellors of the twin Agriculture Universities of the UT.
One of the main goals of the project is to expand the area under certified organic cultivation to 4000 hectares, involving 10,000 farmer families. The program aims to promote organic farming and provide farmers with knowledge about organic input production and resource recycling, as well as help them obtain certification for their produce, fetching a premium price in the process. The program will also help build the capacity of scientists, extension workers, and farmers.

The program will garner support from a number of stakeholders including participatory farmers, certification organizations such as NCOF, APEDA, NPOP and PKVY, organic entrepreneurs for bio-input production and SHG/FPOs/CIGs for effective marketing.
In a nutshell, the project on Alternate Agriculture System launched by the J&K government is a major step forward in promoting sustainable agriculture and supporting the economic well-being of farmers in the region. By promoting organic farming and creating a value chain for organic produce, the program will not only help create a clean and safe production ecosystem, but also make a significant contribution to the state’s GDP. This project is expected to bring about a major transformation in the agriculture sector in J&K, providing farmers with a sustainable source of livelihood for years to come.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 8, 2023
JK Set To See Completion Of JJM By June 2023

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JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta conducted virtual tour of works taken up under the central flagship programme Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) across the UT of J&K. He interacted with public and officials of the department for taking first hand appraisal of the progress made in the mission so far.
The virtual tour took place in a meeting attended by Principal Secretary, Jal Shakti Department; Mission Director, JJM; Deputy Commissioners; Special Secretary, JSD; Director Finance, JSD; Chief Engineers; Superintending Engineers; Executive Engineers and other officers of the Jal Shakti Department.
At the outset, the Chief Secretary asked the officers about the progress of the mission and asked them to meet the deadlines without any fail. He directed them to tender all the components of each scheme to complete them fully. He also urged them to expedite the tendering of remaining works so that these are taken up before March this year.
He impressed upon them to involve the local people so that the scheme runs successfully in future as well.
He enjoined upon the officers of the mission to augment the monitoring mechanism for the effective implementation of this mega mission. He also stressed on third party evaluation of the works besides greater role for public representatives and Paani Samities in monitoring progress.
He laid stress on using techniques like Critical Path Method (CPM) and Resource Management System for better control and understanding of the priority areas and discerning the way forward to complete each work on time.
He instructed the officers to carry out the capacity building of the field workers so that the mission worth Rs 11000 Cr is implemented efficiently. He maintained that such missions provide golden opportunity to departments to enhance their efficiency in terms of capacity of their employees and addressing the manpower requirements as well.
Dr Mehta also asked about the pace of water testing under JJM and the remedial measures taken in case of poor quality of water found anywhere. He exhorted upon them to involve people and PRI representatives in the testing process and give the testing kits to PaaniSamities for quality check of the tap water.

The Principal Secretary, Shaleen Kabra informed the Chief Secretary that the mission is under implementation from 2019 and has achieved a substantial progress till now. He informed the meeting that all rural institutions like schools, Anganwadi centres and health institutions has been provided piped water under this mission.
He revealed that every remaining rural household would get the tap water connection under this mission by June this year as most of the targets would be completed by then. In the presentation he threw light on all the aspects of the mission. He gave detailed analysis of the objectives, procedures, progress and way forward to take the mission to its logical conclusion.
It was further given out that of 6774 works 6712 had already been tendered out and 3696 works stands allotted till date. It was further revealed that 1893 works are currently under progress and 284 works stands completed in the UT. It was given out that all the works of the Mission would be allotted till March this year.
The meeting was apprised that in order to enhance the transparency and monitoring of the works NGOs have been empanelled as Implementation Support Agencies (ISAs). These ISAs are going to work across villages and help in capacity building of Gram panchayats, PaniSamities and perform other support activities as well.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 8, 2023
2022 Saw Highest Number Of Anti-Militancy Ops In J&K In Past Five Years: MHA

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SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Wednesday said that year 2022 saw highest number of anti-militancy operations in J&K in which 187 militants were killed while as civilian and security forces killings were at all-time low.
Replying to a query in Rajya Sabha, the MHA said that 111 counter militancy operations were launched in 2022, which is highest since 2018 that recorded 100 such operations.
“In 2018, 228 militancy related incidents were recorded, 153 in 2019, 1126 in 2020, 129 in 2021 and 125 in 2022,” news agency KNO quoted the MHA as having said. It further states that the year 2018 saw 189 encounters. “In 2019, 102 encounters were reported, 118 in 2020, 100 in 2021 and 117 in 2022,” the reply reads.
It further reads that 39 civilians were killed in 2018, 39 again in 2019, 37 in 2020, 41 in 2021 and 30 in 2022. “91 security forces personnel were killed in action in 2018, 80 in 2019, 62 in 2020, 42 in 2021 and 31 in 2022, (which is lowest since 2018),” the reply adds.
It states that year 2018 saw 100 counter militancy operations while as in year 2019, 74 such operations were launched. “Year 2020 recorded 100 such operations, year 2021, 95 and year 2021 and 111 in 2021 (highest since 2018,” it reads.
The reply also states that in year 2018, 17 militants were arrested, 20 in 2019, 21 in 2020, 17 in 2021 and 24 in 2022.
“In 2018, the highest number of militants were killed at 257, 157 were killed in 2019,221 in 2020, 180 in 2021 and 187 in 2022,” the reply reads.
In reply to another query, the MHA stated that no new Village Defence Groups (VDGs) were created while the existing ones are continuing. “At present, sanctioned strength of VDGs is 4985 of which 4153 have been constituted,” the reply reads.

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February 8, 2023
Mehbooba Mufti Detained During Protest In Delhi

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SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti was on February 8 detained by police during a protest in Delhi against the anti-encroachment drive.
Along with Mufti, several other PDP workers were also detained by the Delhi police. “There is gunda raj in J&K. It is being destroyed like Afghanistan,” Mufti said as police personnel detained her and PDP workers.

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February 8, 2023