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Avalanche Warning Issued For Six Districts In JK

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) has issued an avalanche warning for six districts for the next 24 hours.
According to an official statement, an avalanche with low danger level is expected to occur above 2500 to 3200 metres above sea level over Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban, Ganderbal, and Kupwara districts in the next 24 hours.
JKDMA advised people living in these areas to take necessary precautions and avoid venturing into the avalanche-prone areas until further notice.

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April 22, 2023
In A First, Gulmarg Gondola Kept Open For Tourists On Eid Day

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SRINAGAR: The Gondola cable car project in the famous ski resort of Gulmarg in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district was kept open for tourists on the occasion of Eid.
The Managing Director of Cable Car Corporation, Ghulam Jeelan Zargar, stated that as a welcome gesture to tourists, the Gulmarg gondola was kept open on Eid day for the first time in history.
He also mentioned that many tourists might get disappointed as they may not get tickets due to heavy rush and unexpected demand. However, the management, under the guidance of Secretary of Tourism Abid Rasheed Shah, decided to keep the gondola open even on Eid Day.
Accordingly, full-day commercial operations were conducted. (KNS)

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April 22, 2023
Youth Missing Since April 10, Family Seeks Public Help

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SRINAGAR: Family members of a youth, who has gone missing from his home in Benlipora area of Aloosa in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district since April 10, have appealed to the general public to help trace his whereabouts.
Quoting a family member, KNO reported that Bashir Ahmad Cheche son of Jumma Chechi of Benlipora, Aloosa went missing on April 10 and since then there is no trace of him.
He said they searched for him everywhere, but could not find a trace if him. “We are worried about his well being as he is dumb and not able to communicate. We appeal to people if anybody has any information about him please inform us,” he said.
He said that they have also lodged a police report in this regard, but it has been around 12 days and there is no trace of him.
The family members appealed to general public to help trace his whereabouts and if anybody has any information he/she can contact at 9682567408 & 8082192035–(KNO)

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April 22, 2023
Two Injured In Road Mishap In North Kashmir

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Srinagar: Two persons including a driver were injured in a road accident in Sopore area of North Kashmir Baramulla district on Saturday.
An official said that the accident took place at new colony Amargarh Sopore when an alto vehicle bearing registration number JK05K-6191 collided with a fence wall of a residential house.
In the incident driver and passenger were injured and were shifted to SDH Sopore for treatment.
They have been identifies as Ab Hamid Sofi son of Haji Gh Ahmad resident of Azad Gunj Baramulla and Sheikh Aman son of Manzoor Sheikh resident of Jalal Sahib Baramulla.
A case FIR number 39/2023 U/S 279, 337 IPC has been registered and further investigation has been taken up. (KS)

Previous articleCOVID-19 Cases Spike: 57 Test Positive In JK

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April 22, 2023
COVID-19 Cases Spike: 57 Test Positive In JK

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s COVID-19 tally rises by 57 new cases today as 33 cases were reported from Jammu division and 24 from Kashmir valley.
The highest number of 25 cases was reported from Jammu district, followed by 11 from Anantnag, 4 each from Udhampur, Doda and Baramulla, 3 from Budgam, and 2 cases each from Srinagar, Pulwama and Bandipora.
As per reports, a total of 3,665 COVID tests were conducted in the Union Territory in last 24 hours. The number of active COVID cases in the UT as on date is 554, 297 in Jammu Division and 257 in Kashmir Division whereas 77 COVID patients recovered today, 9 from Jammu division and 68 from Kashmir region.
The highest number of 214 active cases is in Jammu district, followed by 59 in Baramulla, 44 in Srinagar, 43 in Anantnag, 37 in Budgam, 22 in Doda, 21 in Pulwama, 20 in Udhampur, 18 in Kupwara, 11 each in Ganderbal and Bandipora, 10 in Kishtwar, 8 each in Kulgam and Kathua districts, 6 each in Rajouri and Samba, 5 each in Shopian and Reasi, and 3 cases each in Ramban and Poonch districts.

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April 22, 2023
Eid Prayers Barred At Jamia Masjid, Auqaf Expresses Resentment

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SRINAGAR: Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid on Saturday expressed strong resentment against the administration for disallowing the Eid prayer at the historic Jamia Masjid for the 4th consecutive year.
Anjuman said that police and civil authorities informed them late Friday evening that Eid prayers would only be allowed at Jama Masjid Srinagar if held before 7.30 am, which was not possible for the Anjuman as it had already given the programme of offering Eid prayer at 09:00 am as people from far-flung areas come to offer Eid prayer at the Jamia Masjid Srinagar,” the Anjuman spokesman said in a statement.
The Auqaf said that Jamia Masjid is a central place of congregational prayers in the valley. The purpose of such central places of worship is to provide a space and opportunity to Muslims so that they can pray together in large numbers on Fridays and other religious occasions, and experience the physical and spiritual communion as an ummah.
To facilitate people from across the valley to reach these central places, prayers timings are decided accordingly and like in Dargah Hazratbal prayers timings by the Waqf Board has been set at 10.30 am, Anjuman Auqaf had also announced prayers at 9:00 am. It is strange that if congregational prayers can be allowed at other places at 10:30 am, why not at Jamia Masjid, why unreasonable conditions are being applied here?,” the Anjuman asked.
The Auqaf said that it fails to understand why the grand occasions of Shab-e-Qadr and Jummat-ul-Vida were performed by a large number of people in Jama Masjid in a pleasant and peaceful atmosphere, and why were the Eid prayers barred.
“Anjuman Auqaf deeply regrets this approach of the authorities causing great hurt and sorrow to the Muslims of JK, as does the prolonged detention of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq since august 2019, who would deliver the soul rendering Eid sermon prior to congregational Eid prayers,” the Anjuman said.

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April 22, 2023
Don’t Harass Innocent People In Poonch: Farooq Abdullah to Govt

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Srinagar: National Conference leader and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abullah Saturday asked the government to stop ‘harassing’ people in Poonch for their failures.
He said innocent people should not be harassed during the operation that has been started in Poonch district of Jammu region.
Pertinently, five Indian soldiers were killed in a militant attack in Poonch two days back. After the attack government forces have launched a massive search operation.
Farooq Abdullah after offering Eid prayers at Hazratbal Srinagar told reporters that innocent people are being arrested and then tortured. “It is their (govt’s) fault. Don’t arrest innocent people in Poonch. It should be stopped,” he said.
In response to a question, Farooq Abdullah expressed regret for not allowing Eid prayers at historic Jamia Masjid.
“It shouldn’t have happened at first place. Even Mirwaiz Umar Farooq should be released and allowed to give sermons from the pulpit so that people can benefit from his sermons,” Farooq Abdullah said. [KNT]

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April 22, 2023
BSF Fires Several Rounds After Drone Spotted Along Border In JK

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SRINAGAR: Border security forces on Saturday fired in air after a suspicious drone like object was seen flying in Ramgarh sector of Samba district on Saturday.
Officials said that on Saturday early morning one suspicious flying object possibly a drone with blinking red and white light was seen flying over BOP Narayanpur. The flying object was seen at a height of approx 600 – 700 metre above the ground level and was spotted by troops of 148 bn who fired about 20 rounds towards the drone, he said.
He said that the said object came from the border side and left towards the Pakistan side. He added that further investigation has been taken up in this regard. (KS)

Previous articleIn 33 Days, 3.7 Lakh Visitors Throng Tulip Garden

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April 22, 2023
In 33 Days, 3.7 Lakh Visitors Throng Tulip Garden

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SRINAGAR: Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden, located on the foothills of Zabarwan mountain range, turned out to be a major tourist attraction in Kashmir this year with over 3.7 lac visitors from far and wide thronging the garden to enjoy the diverse hues of nature at display.
The Tulip garden spanning over an area of 30 hectares (74 acres) has on a year-to-year basis pulled record number of visitors from all across be it the local, the national or the foreigners.
The figures suggest that a total of 377201 tourists of which 315266 included domestic, 3259 foreigners and 58676 locals visited the garden over a period of 33 days – after thrown open to visitors on March 19,2023 upto April 20, 2023.
As per an official, the footfall this season was the highest ever. “We had 3.6 lakh tourists visiting the garden last year and this year it saw an increase making it the highest ever footfall in the history of this garden”, the official told GNS adding the period of tulip bloom this season lasted for 33 days, as compared to last year’s 27 day period, largely due to mild weather conditions.
“There were 68 varieties of tulips on display in the garden this season, out of these varieties, four new ones were introduced this year: Hamilton, Sweetheart, Cafe Noir and Christmas Dream”, the official said.
Expressing his satisfaction over the record number of visitors, the official further said the enormous flow of Tourists from within and outside the country motivates us and imbues in us courage to do more to make the visit to the garden a memorable experience.

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April 22, 2023
Deep Drug Nexus Threat To Youth Of JK: LG Manoj Sinha

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Siniha Friday said that under a well-though out deep-rooted nexus, an attempt is being made to destroy the society and youth of the UT. He, however, was quick to add that the Government will go tough against the drug peddlers and those behind the drug trade.
LG Sinha was speaking at the Rajya Puraskar Ceremony of J&K Bharat Scouts & Guides at Convention Centre, Jammu. LG Sinha who is also the Chief Patron of Jammu & Kashmir Bharat Scouts & Guides, congratulated the Rajya Puraskar Awardee Scouts & Guides and lauded their contribution to the society.
“There is a deep rooted nexus of drug peddlers. An attempt is being made to destroy the society and its youth by luring them towards drugs,” he said, adding , “The way the illicit trade of drugs is increasing, the way youth are being destroyed, I think it is the right time for Scouts and Guides to join and take part in this campaign,” he said.
Some people are trying to destroy the young generation in the country, Sinha said.
He said that with its aspirational vision, Scouts & Guides is leading the change in society especially by serving vulnerable sections of the community & enabling the youth leaders to drive transformative change. The LG called upon the youth to follow the rich legacy of Mahamana Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya and dedicate themselves in the service of the nation.
“The young generation is the key to change and today they are eager to play a bigger role in sustainable economic growth and social cohesion. With their commitment to selfless service, Scouts & Guides is contributing to build an inclusive & prosperous society,” the LG said, adding that in the fast-changing world, Scouts & Guides will have to turn their voice into action.
In the partnership with local administration, they must engage in social welfare works to complement the government’s efforts and to develop new youth networks to promote peaceful, equal and just communities. The LG also urged the trainers and teaching community to nurture individual growth and leadership qualities amongst the youth—(KNO)

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April 22, 2023