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  • More Rains In JK During Next 24 Hours: MeT

    More Rains In JK During Next 24 Hours: MeT

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    SRINAGAR: Upper reaches including Gulmarg received fresh snowfall while intermittent rains lashed plains, bringing mercury down in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday.

    A meteorological department official said that in the last 24 hours till 8:30am this morning, Srinagar received 28.3mm of rain, Qazigund 68.0mm, Pahalgam 43.7mm, Kokernag 36.8mm, Gulmarg 40.4mm (also 1 cm of snow),  Jammu 0.2mm, Banihal 41.1mm, Batote 46.8mm, Bhaderwah 20.0mm, Katra 1.8mm, and Kathua 4.0mm.

    The MeT office has forecast “widespread light to moderate rain/thunderstorm/snow (over upper reaches) in Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours and “decrease in precipitation” during the subsequent two days.

    Regarding temperature, the MeT official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 7.9°C against 10.3°C on the previous night and it was normal for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 7.2°C against 9.2°C on the previous night and it was 0.7°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 2.6°C against 5.4°C on the previous night and it was 0.8°C below normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    Kokernag recorded a low of 6.2°C against 8.3°C on the previous night and it was 0.3°C below normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 0.6°C against 2.0°C on the previous night and it was 2.9°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 6.7°C against 7.1°C on the previous night and it was 0.1°C below normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 18.5°C against 17.4°C on the previous night. It was 1.4°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 8.5°C (above normal by 0.1°C), Batote 9.1°C (below normal by 2.3°C), Katra 16.2°C (0.9°C below normal) and Bhadarwah 8.9°C (1.7°C above normal). Ladakh’s Leh also received 1 cm of snowfall during the time and recorded a low of minus 1.5°C, he said. Kargil recorded a low of minus 0.4°C, the officials added. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • New Guidelines For Deputation Of Employees To Ladakh

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    SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday directed that all the officers, who are on deputation and have completed two years tenure in the Union Territory of Ladakh be repatriated within next one month.

    According to the guidelines, the Lieutenant Governor, JK has directed all the officers whose tenure has got completed as per the policy issued by General Administration Department dated 01-12-2022 must be repatriated preferably within next one month as per the policy guidelines.

    It added that all the pending representations regarding repatriation on health grounds be got duly examined as provided in the policy preferably within next one month and a clear view taken in this regard under an intimation to such representing Officers/Employees.

    The LG as per the document has further instructed that the timely decisions on representations under other categories concerning repatriation must also be taken without allowing them to languish for long period of time. “In future all efforts be made to ensure adherence to the timelines and provisions of the policy under reference,” it added.

    Moreover, all the Administrative Secretaries have been directed to take immediate necessary action on the following points.

    “All the Administrative Departments shall submit proposals for repatriation of its employees who have completed two years tenure in the Union Territory of Ladakh and propose suitable replacements as per the Deputation Guidelines within a week positively, enabling this department to place the same for consideration of Competent Authority, keeping in view that all such cases have to be decided in the month of April only, in terms of Transfer Policy and Deputation Guidelines,” it said.

    It added that all the Administrative Departments must get the representations examined, received from the employees for repatriation from UT of Ladakh on health grounds as per the provisions of the policy within 15 days in consultation with Health & Medical Education Department and take a clear view/ stand under an intimation to such representing officers/ employees.

    “The representations preferred by the employees for repatriation from UT of Ladakh on other grounds shall also be decided expeditiously and the decision must be conveyed to the concerned employees,” it further reads.

    Further, the Administrative Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department, is requested to facilitate conduct of Special Standing Medical Board for all such cases referred in the third week of April, under intimation to this department for ensuring that the cases are decided by end of the month of April, 2023, it said.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Eight-Year-Old Severely Injured In Stray Dog Attack

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    SRINAGAR: In a heart wrenching incident, street dogs attacked an eight year old boy in the Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

    The minor, who is undergoing treatment at SMHS was attacked by a pack of 20 dogs near his home and sustained major injuries on his entire body.

    Expressing his anguish over the incident, Dr Salim Khan Professor and HOD Community Medicine GMC Srinagar, wrote on his twiiter handle, “What could be more horrendous and human rights violation when a pack of 20 dogs tried to devour a young boy in Awantipora. SHAME ON THOSE DOG ACTIVISTS WHO KEEP THEIR RIGHTS ABOVE THOSE OF HUMANS.”

    Meanwhile, the boy has been identified as Harris Khursheed Mir (08) son of Khursheed Ahmad a resident of Awantipora area of Pulwama district.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Traffic Resumes On Jammu-Srinagar Highway After Landslide Debris Cleared

    Traffic Resumes On Jammu-Srinagar Highway After Landslide Debris Cleared

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    SRINAGAR: Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only road link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, has been reopened after remaining closed for several hours since overnight due to massive landslide at Hingni Nachlana near Ramsoo along the thoroughfare.

    “After clearance of the debris, passenger traffic has been released from both ends on the highway,” a traffic department official here told GNS. He urged people to “keep lane discipline.”

    A big slide was reported at Hingi Nachlana, Ramsoo around midnight, leading to the closure of the strategic thoroughfare. According to the officials, clearance was taken up which was completed around 10 a.m.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Landslide Blocks Srinagar-Sonamarg Road

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    SRINAGAR: A landslide has occurred in the Rezan area of Gund in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Thursday, officials said.

    Quoting an official, news agency Kashmir Dot Com  reported that a landslide occurred in the Rezan area on Srinagar-Sonamarg road, fortunately no loss of life, property has been reported so far.

    The District administration Ganderbal along with police and SDRF are monitoring the situation, he said, adding that the landslide has also blocked the Srinagar-Sonamarg road and the traffic has been diverted via Zirpora.

     

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • ECI Revises Schedule Of JK’s Voter Revision

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    SRINAGAR: The Election Commission of India has revised the schedule of special summary revision of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir.

    The poll-body, in a letter sent to Jammu and Kashmir chief electoral officer, has approved the proposal sent by him for modifying the schedule of voter revision.

    The exercise, which otherwise would have concluded on May 10, would now culminate on May 27.

    As per revised schedule, the claims and objections can be filed from April 05 to May 6.

    The disposal of claims and objections would be done by May 15 and the final voter list would be published on May 27.

    This is the second voter revision in Jammu and Kashmir in a period of less than one year after culmination of delimitation exercise by a three-member panel headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice (retd) Ranjana Desai. The delimitation exercise concluded on May 5, 2022 by the panel when it unveiled the final electoral map of J&K. Jammu & Kashmir is without an elected government for almost five years. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Tulip Garden Records Highest-Ever Tourist Footfall This Season

    Tulip Garden Records Highest-Ever Tourist Footfall This Season

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    SRINAGAR:  Tulip Garden in Srinagar has recorded the highest-ever tourist footfall this season as over 3.60 lakh people from different countries and states visited the garden in the last 30 days.

    Shayiq Rasool, Floriculture Officer, Tulip Garden t said that a total of 3,65,624 people visited the garden so far from  March 20 to April 18.

    He said that of total 3.60 lakh visitors, 58,600 were locals while 3,03,870 were from different states of the country, adding that 3154 foreign tourists also visited the garden in the last 30 days.

    The officer said that it is for the first time that such a massive rush of visitors has been witnessed at the garden. “Tulip garden has witnessed a record-breaking tourist footfall this season,” he said.

    Pertinently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a tweet a few days ago said that Jammu and Kashmir is beautiful, and even more so during the Tulip season.

    Tulip garden was thrown open by the authorities for the general public on March 19 while the administration in wake of the rush of the visitors had also issued traffic advisory to ensure that there is no inconvenience to the people.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Article 370 Was Root Cause Of Disparity In JK: LG Manoj Sinha

    Article 370 Was Root Cause Of Disparity In JK: LG Manoj Sinha

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    SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that Article 370 was the root-cause of disparity while the terror-eco system and militancy was strong to the extent that it claimed 45000 lives and left lakhs displaced.

    Addressing the Y-20 Consultation meet at Jammu University, LG Sinha said that India has been bearing the brunt of terrorism sponsored by Pakistan.

    “Article 370 has been the root-cause of disparity between the regions in J&K. Terrorism claimed 45000 lives and left lakhs of families displaced,” he said.

    LG Sinha said that after August 5, 2019, a new J&K is emerging where youth are taking the front role.

    Adding further he said narco-terrorism is the biggest challenge where youth and society are being targeted and steps to tackle it are being taken effectively.

    He said that the youth are the biggest stakeholders in new JK and every day around 580 are youth become entrepreneurs and leading a change,” LG Sinha said.

    Maintaining that every day around 580 young are emerging out as entrepreneurs, LG Sinha said,’ Individual as well as society’s aspiration can be fulfilled only in conditions of peace and young generation is eager to create a peaceful & prosperous present and future for the entire humanity.”

    LG Sinha said that India under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi will lead the world to effectively address broader aspects of security challenges that also includes social, political, economic & environmental issues with the spirit of One Earth, One Family, One Future.

    The LG said that it was the responsibility of the youth to use their collective strength for development and upliftment of humanity. “With common values, aspirations and commitment of selfless service, the youth will expand the horizons of peace, prosperity, friendship, cooperation and progress,” he said.

    Youth power is the strength of Jammu Kashmir and they have dedicated themselves to rejuvenate the society and to drive inclusive development, the Lt Governor said.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Synergised Operations Contributing To Peace, Stability In JK: Rajnath Singh

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    SRINAGAR: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that synergised operations in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are contributing to increased stability and peace in the region and the same should continue. He also expressed confidence in the Army’s capabilities to deal with any contingency along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.

    The Defence Minister while addressing the Army Commanders’ Conference, complimented Army’s response to cross-border militancy and asked the military top brass to “remain vigilant as a proxy war by the adversary continues”.

    “I compliment the excellent synergy between the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), Police forces and Army in tackling the menace of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir,” Rajnath said, adding, “The synergised operations in Jammu and Kashmir are contributing to increased stability and peace in the region and the same should continue, and for this, I again compliment the Indian Army.”

    The Defence Minister commended the Army for its “high standard of operational preparedness and capabilities”.

    Referring to the Eastern Ladakh border standoff, he expressed full confidence in the Army to deal with any contingency while noting that ongoing talks for a peaceful resolution of the row will continue and that disengagement and de-escalation were the best way forward.

    Expressing his gratitude, Rajnath remarked, “It is our ‘Whole of Government’ approach to ensure availability of best weapons, equipment and clothing to our troops braving extreme weather and hostile forces to defend our territorial integrity.”

    The Defence Minister also hailed the efforts of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), which has led to the incomparable improvement of road communication in the borders both Western and Northern, while working under difficult conditions.

    Earlier, the first Army Commanders’ Conference of the year 2023, commenced on April 17 in a hybrid format. During the event, the Indian Army’s apex leadership is comprehensively deliberating upon all aspects of existing security scenarios, situations along the borders and in the hinterland and challenges for the present security apparatus.

    In addition, the conference is also focusing on the issues pertaining to organisational restructuring, logistics, administration and human resource management. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Govt Employee Among Two Apprehended With Narcotics

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    SRINAGAR: A Junior Assistant in Education Department alongside another person were on Wednesday apprehended by a police team, in Sogam area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, over accusation of possession of narcotics.

    “During a regular naka check by a team of Police Station Sogam led by SHO Sogam DySP (Prob) Khadim Hussain at Wavoora crossing, a vehicle of the type i10 Grand, bearing V.R. No JK01X 6548 was intercepted. Two individuals, who were in a state of drug-consumption and puffing cigarettes, were found in the vehicle”, reads a statement.

    “Upon questioning, they were identified as Mir Bazil, a Junior Assistant in the Education department, son of Manzoor Ahmad Mir resident of Khurhama, Lolab and Ishaq Khan son of Mohd Abdullah Khan, resident of Maidan Pora, Lolab.”

    “A search of the vehicle was carried out, and during the process, approximately 109 grams of heroin-like substance, wrapped in a piece of white polythene bag, and some quantity of charas-like substance, wrapped in a piece of blue polythene bag, was recovered from a hole adjacent to the mud-guard of the rear tyre on the left side of the vehicle”, maintains the statement.

    “An FIR No. 28/2023 U/S 8 r/w 20,21,29 NDPS Act has been registered in Police Station Sogam and the investigation is currently underway.”

    “The interception of the vehicle and the arrest of the two individuals is a significant blow to the drug-peddling network in Lolab area, as the said two individuals were becoming a threat to the lives of the young people of the area”, read the statement further. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )