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Pedestrian Injured After Hit By Vehicle

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SRINAGAR: Late on Wednesday night, a pedestrian was injured after being hit by a speeding vehicle at Karlhar in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
An official reported that a Mini Bus (Eicher) with registration number JK05A-3696, driving from Kanispora towards Baramulla, collided with the pedestrian at Karlhar Baramulla. The pedestrian, identified as Ab Rashid Zargar (57), son of Ab Rehman and a resident of Karlhar Baramulla, was seriously injured in the incident.
The injured person was initially taken to GMC Baramulla by locals, and later referred to Srinagar for advanced treatment.
The incident has been registered and an investigation is currently underway. (KS)

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April 27, 2023
Decomposed Body Found In Jhelum River

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SRINAGAR: Officials reported that an unidentified body was recovered from the Jhelum River in the Barrage Boniyar area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday morning.
Local residents had spotted the decomposed body and alerted the police, who arrived on the scene.
The body was then taken to a nearby hospital for medico-legal formalities. The victim’s identity is currently under investigation.(KS)

Previous articleTeenager Killed In House Collapse In JK

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April 27, 2023
Teenager Killed In House Collapse In JK

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SRINAGAR: A 19-year-old teenager was killed and another youth escaped unhurt after a massive boulder came crashing onto his house following a landslide in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, officials said.
The boulder rolled down from the hills due to the landslide triggered by rains in Thakuria area. A residential house and two cow sheds have been damaged in the landslide.
The teenager who died was identified as Mohd Arshad and his body has been retrieved while rescue operation is on in the area.
Arshad’s house was extensively damaged by the landslide, but the rest of his family members were reportedly safe, officials added.

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April 27, 2023
MP High Court Judge Atul Sreedharan Transferred To JK And Ladakh HC

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SRINAGAR: The central government has notified the transfer of Justice Atul Sreedharan from Madhya Pradesh High Court to Jammu & Kashmir High Court.
Union Minister for Law & Justice Kiren Rijju announced the development through a tweet. With this development, the number of High Court judges in J&K High Court has reached 16.
On March28, 2023, the Supreme Court collegium has recommended that Justice Atul Sreedharan be transferred from MP High Court to J&K. Justice Atul Sreedharan has sought his transfer on the grounds that his elder daughter would enter practice next year and would be appearing before the District Court and the Indore Bench of the High Court.
“Justice Atul Sreedharan has stated that he does not desire to continue in the High Court of Madhya Pradesh when his daughter enters practice,” reads the collegium resolution.
“The collegium has resolved to accept the request of Mr Justice Atul Sreedharan and to recommend that he be transferred, in the interest of better administration of justice, to the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh,” it further states.

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April 27, 2023
MeT Forecasts Erratic Weather Till May 4

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SRINAGAR: Intermittent rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir since last afternoon, mostly during the night, while night temperature stayed below normal on Thursday, officials said. Also, “erratic weather” has been forecast in J&K till May 4.
Quoting a meteorological department official GNS reported that in last 24 hours till 8:30 a.m. this morning, Srinagar recorded 39.7mm of rain, Qazigund 20.8mm, Pahalgam 19.3mm, Kupwara 21.0mm, Kokernag 31.6mm, Gulmarg 43.6mmJammu 3.8mm, Banihal 21.8mm, Batote 32.6mm, Katra 16.2mm, Bhaderwah 43.2mm and Kathua 3.8mm.
Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 7.0°C against 7.9°C on the previous night and it was 2.3°C below normal for the summer capital.
Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 6.6°C against 5.2°C on the previous night and it was 1.2°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.
Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 3.5°C against 2.6°C on previous night and it was 0.9°C below normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Kokernag recorded a low of 5.2°C against 3.0°C on the previous night and it was 2.9°C below normal for the place, the officials said.
Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 0.5°C against 3.2°C on previous night and it was 4.7°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 3.4°C against 5.2°C on the previous night and it was 4.4°C below normal for the north Kashmir area.

Jammu recorded a low of 19.1°C against 18.5°C on the previous night. It was 2.8°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.
Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 7.2°C (2.5°C below normal), Batote 7.0°C (5.0°C below normal), Katra 14.5°C (4.4°C below normal) and Bhadarwah 6.8°C (2.3°C below normal). Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of 2.6°C and minus 3.5°C respectively, the official said.
The MeT department has predicted that weather was likely to remain “erratic” till May 4.
From April 27-28, the official said, intermittent rain, thunderstorm and snowfall (over higher reaches) was very likely at most places of J&K. However, he said, there is no forecast of major snowfall.
From April 29-3, he said, weather is likely to be partly to generally cloudy with possibility of intermittent rain, thunderstorm at scattered places.
“Overall, weather is very likely to remain erratic from April 27-May 4 in J&K,” he said. Also, the department has urged farmers to postpone spraying of orchards till May 4.

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April 27, 2023
Traffic Resumes On Srinagar-Jammu Highway After Night Long Halt

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SRINAGAR: The traffic movement on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway resumed on Thursday morning after remaining suspended during night due to landslides triggered by rains in Ramban district.
Traffic movement was stopped from both sides of the highway last night after landslides blocked the road near Shalgari, Banihal, an official said.
“Around 300 vehicles remained stranded on the highway during the night halt,” he said.
He said traffic has been restored now and stranded vehicle are being cleared on priority.
The official advised vehicle operators and people to travel with caution on the highway. (KNO)

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April 27, 2023
Kashmir Leaders Condole Parkash Singh Badal’s Demise

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah expressed profound grief over the demise of Patron of Shiromani Akali Dal and former chief minister of Punjab Sardar Parkash Singh Badal.
In his condolence message, Dr Farooq said, “I am saddened by the news of the demise of former chief minister of Punjab and senior leader Sardar Parkash Singh Badal sahib. In his passing away, the nation has lost an icon, who was admired by millions not just in Punjab but across the country. His pioneering contributions towards the welfare of farmers and other weaker sections of society will be remembered for the years to come. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family and supporters.”
Omar Abdullah said that Badal was one of the great leaders of independent India.
“I join my father in condoling the death of Sardar Prakash Singh Badal Sb. Badal Sb was the tallest leader of Punjab & one of the great leaders of independent India. Both my grandfather and father had a very close association with him. His passing is truly the end of an era & he leaves behind a void that will be impossible to fill. May his soul rest in peace.”
Expressing his grief over Prakash Singh Badal’s demise, DPAP Chief, Ghulam Nabi Azad said,“Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Shri Parkash Singh Badal Sahib. Contribution of Badal Sahib to Punjab and India through long years of public service will be always remembered,” Azad tweeted.
Stating that Badal’s demise is a set back for the entire sikh community, All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of prominent Sikh leader and former chief minister of Punjab Prakash Singh Singh Badal.
APSCC Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina said that Badal was always concerned about the Sikhs living out of Punjab and always reained in touch with us during 30 years turmoil in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Many times he visited personally to us to inquire about the difficulties faced by Sikhs in Jammu and Kashmir and sent delegations of Punjab leaders including Sukhbir Singh Badal, Sukhdev Singh Dhinsa (M.P), Dr.Ajnala and other Party leaders, ministers, MLAs. Though these delegations sent by Mr. Badal from Punjab could not resolve the issues of sikhs living in Jammu and kashmir but we remain thankful for showing his concern towards Sikhs living in j&k particularly Kashmir valley, “said Raina.

APSCC leaders like Ajit Singh Mastana, Principal Naranjan Singh, Hakumat Singh, Dr.Jaipal Singh Bali, Sant Singh, Davinder Singh, ,Indumeet Singh, Gurdayal Singh has expressed condolences to the people of Punjab and Sikhs living all over the world.
Former Punjab chief minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patriarch Parkash Singh Badal passed away on Tuesday at the age of 95. Badal was admitted at a hospital in Mohali more than a week ago after he complained of uneasiness while breathing and passed away on April 25.

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April 26, 2023
Police Arrest Militant Associate In North Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: Police, along with the army, have arrested a militant associate of the proscribed outfit JeM in Sopore. Incriminating materials and one hand grenade were recovered from his possession.
Acting on specific information, a joint MVCP was established by the Police and Army (52RR) at Hygam, near the railway crossing bridge, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Tarzoo. During the search, a suspected person was intercepted; who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully by the alert joint party. Incriminating materials and a hand grenade were recovered from his possession.
He has been identified as Farooq Ahmad Wani, son of Ab Rashid Wani, resident of Wagoob Hygam. During preliminary investigation, it was found that he was working as a militant associate for JeM and was constantly searching for an opportunity to carry out terror attacks on security forces and civilians, including outside employees.
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 40/2023 under relevant sections of the law has been registered at Police Station Tarzoo, and further investigation has been initiated.

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April 26, 2023
Transfer Policy: Edu Deptt Likely To Consider Inter-Cadre Transfer Of Married Female Teachers

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SRINAGAR: The School Education Department has said that it may consider inter-cadre transfer of married female teachers provided they have served five years in their parent cadre.
Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Alok Kumar has mentioned it in a newly announced transfer policy for employees of the department.
“In case of marriage, inter-cadre transfer of a lady employee shall be considered by the Administrative Department on the recommendation of the Designated Committee constituted for the purpose, provided she has served five years in her parent cadre,” Kumar said.
Stating the special considerations to be accorded to its employees is subject to administrative efficacy, the principal secretary said it will consider transfer of both the husband and wife who are in Government service. “They may be posted conveniently as far as practicable, subject to availability of posts.”
Kumar further said that the employees attaining the age of superannuation within six months, shall preferably be posted nearby their residence as far as practicable.
“Employee in the age group of 58 years and above shall not be posted in Zone-IV and V as far as practicable,” he said.
The principal secretary further said that the physically challenged employees may be given convenient posting subject to the availability of posts.
“However, this would be subject to availability of vacancies, department’s requirement, and seniority of the official and on production of Domicile of both husband and wife and Marriage certificate documents,” reads the transfer policy—(KNO)

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April 26, 2023
Intermittent Rains Continue To Lash Kashmir Parts On Second Day

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SRINAGAR: The intermittent rainfall continued to lash Kashmir parts on the second straight day on Wednesday while as the weatherman here has predicted more rains for the next 24 hours.
Director Meteorological department (MeT), Sonum Lotus said that there was a forecast of a brief spell of rain/thunderstorm with lightning accompanied by gusty winds & hailstorm in some places at many places of Kashmir division, Ramban, Banihal, Poonch and Rajouri districts from this afternoon.
He said that the weather would continue to remain wet for the next few days as light rains are expected to continue at scattered places in Kashmir till April 28.
Director MeT also advised farmers to postpone spraying their orchards till May 01, 2023.
Meanwhile, the officials in MeT said that the summer capital of J&K recorded a low of 7.9 degree Celsius while Qazigund and Pahalgam recorded a low of 5.2 degree Celsius and 2.6 degree Celsius respectively.
In Kokernag, the night temperature settled at 3.0 degree Celsius while a famous ski-resort, Gulmarg recorded a low of 3.2 degree Celsius.
Moreover, reports reaching KNO said that the embankment of river Jhelum has got damaged due to the frequent wet spells from past one week near Peerzoo restaurant here.
The river Jhelum embankment has got damaged due to the rains while the locals said that none from the administration has visited the spot to assess the situation.

Chief Engineer, Irrigation and Flood control (I&FC) department said that he will look into the matter—(KNO)

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April 26, 2023