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14 Messaging Apps Blocked In JK

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SRINAGAR: The Centre has blocked 14 messaging apps in Jammu and Kashmir region allegedly for spreading militancy. The decision was taken after gathering inputs from intelligence agencies.
The apps include Crypviser, Enigma, Safeswiss, Wickrme, Mediafire, Briar, BChat, Nandbox, Conion, IMO, Element, Second line, Zangi, Threema among others. These were allegedly used by militants in Kashmir to communicate with their supporters and on-ground workers, reported ANI.
“Agencies keep track of channels used by over ground workers (OGWs) and militants to communicate among themselves. While tracking down one of the communication, agencies found that the mobile application does not have representatives in India and it is difficult to track down activities happening on the app,” an official told ANI.
Following this, the Centre, with help from intelligence agencies, prepared the list of apps that do not follow Indian laws and pose a threat to national security.
The list was then forwarded to the concerned Ministry with a request seeking their ban under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The intelligence agencies informed that these apps are spreading propaganda in the Valley.
The move comes days after the Poonch attack which killed five Indian Army men. Following this, the Army had asked people to immediately report any suspicious activity and also to keep away from engaging in militant activities.
“The Central Govt and the army have been working together for the development of the area and people of this region so that they could be part of the mainstream of the country. Keeping this in mind, people of all the communities should walk shoulder to shoulder with the army,” it said in a statement here.
“Hence, the people of this area should keep away from such type of incident and activities in future, if someone is roaming suspected in the region, then the people of this area should immediately inform and assist the army and foil the major incident like Poonch,” the Army said, adding that people were equally responsible for the maintenance of peace in the region.

The army statement came a day after Director General of Police Dilbag Singh claimed they had uncovered the Poonch attack plot with the arrest of six locals for sheltering the militants before they carried out the attack, for which they used explosives and weapons delivered to them from Pakistan through drones.

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May 1, 2023
Four Injured In Gas Cylinder Blast In JK

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SRINAGAR: At least four persons sustained critical injuries in a gas cylinder blast after a fire erupted in a residential house in Qazi Mora in Poonch district this morning, officials said.
The officials said that information was received in the morning about the breaking out of fire in a house belonging to one Qamar Din at Qazi Mora. Three out of the four injured are non-locals.
“Soon after the receipt of this information police party rushed on the spot during the course of enquiry preliminary it has been found that it was due to leakage of cylinder”, the officials said adding in the course of ongoing blaze a gas cylinder exploded causing grievous injuries to four persons.
Identifying the injured persons as, Hasham Mair son of Niaz Mair resident of Bihar, Suraj Patil son of Ram Patil resident of Bihar, Mohd Shaid son of Mohd Sadiq resident of Qazi Mora and Javid son of Mohd Ahmed from UP, the officials further said that all the injured persons have been shifted to District Hospital Poonch for treatment.

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May 1, 2023
Wanted Drug Smuggler Among Three Arrested

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SRINAGAR: On Monday, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla district arrested three drug peddlers, including a most-wanted smuggler, and seized contraband substances from their possession.
The accused were identified as Jaleel Ahmad Shah, Muhammad Lateef Lone, and Aadil Ahmad Lone, with Jaleel Ahmad Shah being the most-wanted smuggler.
The police recovered 10 grams of contraband cocaine and 15 grams of charas-like substances from Jaleel, while 113 grams of charas-like substance were found during a search of Muhammad Lateef Lone and Aadil Ahmad Lone in Bhagat Colony Rohama Rafiabad.
Cases have been registered, and investigations are underway.

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May 1, 2023
Tourist Dies Of Cardiac Arrest In JK

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SRINAGAR: A tourist from Chhattisgarh died of Cardiac arrest in Bijbehara area of South Kashmir Anantnag district on Monday.
An official said that a man identified as Zaiauddin Sheikh (67), from Raipur Chattisgarh fell unconscious in Bijbehara area. He was shifted to SDH Bijbehara where doctors declared him brought dead.
Meanwhile further proceedings in this regard have been started. (KS)

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May 1, 2023
Fully Funded Kotzen Scholarship At University Of Simmons, USA, Apply Now

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SRINAGAR: The University of Simmons is offering a fully funded Kotzen scholarship for female undergraduate students for the academic year 2023-2024 in the United States.
The University offers a range of undergraduate programmes in various fields, providing women with a unique perspective on society, preparing them to be future leaders and changemakers by supporting their education and building their confidence.
Female students who are incoming freshmen and have a minimum of 28 scores on the Simmons test on the ACT, and at the same time, a score of 1300 or above on the SAT can apply for this scholarship. Moreover, candidates whose native language is not English are required to submit English proficiency test scores such as TOEFL, SAT, or ACT.
A college preparatory curriculum should include an advanced-level math course, with a record of taking honors, International Baccalaureate, and advanced placement courses also required.
The application process for the Simmons University Kotzen Scholarship in the USA is online. Applicants must answer short questions with a maximum of 250 words and receive an essay topic from the university, which they have to submit in PDF format, comprising no more than 500 words.
Candidates are advised to send their documents and resumes with accurate information via email.
As the scholarship is fully funded, students will receive a full-time tuition waiver and accommodation facilities from the hosting institute. Moreover, students will receive an additional $3000 (2,45,236.50 Indian Rupees) for their research work.
The application deadline is December 1, 2023.

For further information and to apply, click here

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May 1, 2023
MeT Forecast More Rains In JK From May 2

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SRINAGAR: Weather department here on Monday forecasted more rain and thunderstorm at many places of Jammu and Kashmir.
While “gradual improvement” has been predicted from today afternoon onwards, the meteorological department here forecasted widespread light to moderate rain (snow over upper reaches) and thunderstorm with hail storm and gusty winds at a few places on May 2-3.
From May 4-7, a MeT official here said that there was possibility of “brief spell of rain/thunderstorm at scattered places towards evening.” Overall, he said, the weather is likely to be erratic.
Regarding rainfall during the last 24 hours till 0830 hours today, he said, Srinagar received 0.4mm, Gulmarg 0.4mm, Jammu 4.3mm, Batote 0.4mm, Katra 19.4mm and Bhaderwah 4.6mm.
Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 11.3°C against 10.5°C on the previous night and it was 1.6°C above normal for the summer capital.
Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 7.8°C same as on the previous night and it was below normal by 0.7°C for the gateway town of Kashmir.
Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 4.7°C against 2.2°C on previous night and it was 0.2°C below normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Kokernag recorded a low of 7.7°C against 8.8°C on the previous night and it was 0.7°C below normal for the place, the officials said.

Gulmarg recorded a low of 4.0°C against 1.0°C on previous night and it was 0.3°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 8.7°C against 8.8°C on the previous night and it was 0.3°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.
Jammu recorded a low of 18.7°C against 19.6°C on the previous night. It was 3.9°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.
Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 10.3°C (0.2°C above normal), Batote 13.1°C (0.6°C above normal), Katra 16.1°C (3.1°C below normal) and Bhadarwah 10.8°C (1.6°C above normal). Ladakh’s Leh recorded a low of 2.2°C, the official added. (GNS)

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May 1, 2023
Minor Girl Injured In Dog Attack

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SRINAGAR: A minor girl was injured after being attacked by stray dogs in the Modagram area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday.
An official said that a seven-year-old girl was seriously injured in the attack. People managed to save the girl from the dogs with great difficulty, following which she was taken to a nearby hospital.
The girl was later shifted to GMC Anantnag Associated Hospital, where her condition is said to be critical.
The girl has been identified as Surat Jan, daughter of Mohammad Ashraf Khan, a resident of Mudargam Kulgam. Dog attack incidents are on the rise in Kashmir, and the public is demanding government intervention(KS)

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April 30, 2023
JK Reports 43 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, No Death

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir reported 43 fresh covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday.
They said that 20 cases each were reported from Jammu and 23 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 481637.
Among the cases, 174980 are from Jammu division and 306657 from Kashmir Valley.
Providing district wise details of the cases, they told GNS, Jammu reported 16, Udhampur 0, Rajouri 1, Doda 0, Kathua 1, Samba 0, Kishtwar 0, Poonch 0, Ramban 2, Reasi 0, Srinagar 0, Baramulla 0, Budgam 2, Pulwama 1, Kupwara 1, Anantnag 5, Bandipora 4, Ganderbal 5, Kulgam 0 and Shopian 5.
There was no death either from Jammu division or the Valley during the time. So far 4790 people have succumbed to the virus and among them include 2357 from Jammu division and 2433 from the Valley.
Besides, they said, six Covid-19 patients recovered during the last 24 hours—six from Jammu division and 0 from Kashmir Valley. There are now 373 active cases— 198 in Jammu and 175 in Kashmir. (GNS)

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April 30, 2023
New Rule For Mobile Calls And Messages From May 1

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SRINAGAR: Starting from May 1, 2023, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will implement new rules to combat fake and promotional calls and SMS to telecom customers.
TRAI will require telecom companies to set up an AI filter to prevent pesky calls and messages, providing much-needed relief to customers who have been constantly receiving unsolicited spam.
The AI filter will help customers avoid such messages and calls, as TRAI has made it mandatory for telecom companies to include the filter in their calls and SMS services.
Leading telecom providers like Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have announced their intentions to introduce AI filter services.

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April 30, 2023
Fire Breaks Out In AIIMS Jammu

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SRINAGAR: A fire broke out on the second storey of an under-construction building at AIIMS in the Vijaypur area of the Samba district on Sunday.
An official told Kashmir Scroll that a massive fire broke out in the under-construction building of AIIMS Vijaypur.
He said that an employee first noticed the incident and saw smoke rising from the second floor of AIIMS.
The cause of the fire is said to be a short circuit. The DC Samba Abhishek Sharma, SHO Vijaypur, and fire tenders are on the spot, and efforts are underway to douse the fire. —(KS)

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April 30, 2023