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Mitacs Globalink Research Internship, Canada, Details Here

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SRINAGAR: The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2024 is an initiative by Canada to empower and educate international students about Canadian research methods and techniques.
To apply, the applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or undergraduate/master’s student from an eligible institution and must be at least 18 years of age. The required documents include a CV, an official transcript in English or French, a personal statement, at least one reference letter, a valid passport, and research experience.
The selected candidates will receive a stipend for student enrollment fees, up to a maximum of $300, round-trip airfare to Canada, transportation from the airport in Canada to their place of accommodation, and a stipend for housing. Health insurance will also be covered.
Additionally, the interns will receive free registration for industry events and professional development courses, and a Globalink Research Completion Certificate will be provided.
The application deadline for the paid summer internship program is June 8, 2023.

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May 4, 2023
JK Government Increases DA For Employees Under Seventh Pay Commission

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday issued a new order regarding the payment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to its employees. According to the government order, all regular government employees under the 7th Pay Commission will now be eligible for an increased DA of 42% of their basic pay, effective from January 1, 2023. This revised rate is a 4% increase from the previous rate of 38% of the basic pay.
First, let’s understand what Dearness Allowance is. It is an allowance given by the government to its employees to offset the impact of inflation and rising prices of goods and services. Essentially, it’s a way to help employees keep up with the cost of living. The amount of DA varies from state to state and is calculated as a percentage of the employee’s basic pay.
So, what does this mean for the employees? Suppose an employee’s basic pay is Rs. 20,000. Under the old rate of 38%, they would receive a DA of Rs. 7,600 (38% of Rs. 20,000). But with the new rate of 42%, they will receive a DA of Rs. 8,400 (42% of Rs. 20,000). This extra money will help the employees cope with the increased expenses due to inflation and rising costs of living.
The order also specifies that the term ‘Basic Pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed level in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Pay Commission recommendations, excluding any other type of pay like special pay. This means that only the regular salary of the employees will be taken into consideration while calculating the DA.
Additionally, the order mentions that the arrears on account of the additional instalment of DA with effect from January 2023 shall be paid in cash in the month of May 2023 and shall form a part of salary from May 2023 onwards. This means that the employees will receive the extra money they were supposed to get from January 2023 in May 2023, along with their regular salary.
The order also states that the payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paisa and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee, while the fractions of less than 50 paisa shall be ignored. This means that if the extra money the employees are supposed to receive is more than 50 paisa, it will be rounded up to the nearest rupee, and if it’s less than 50 paisa, it will be ignored.
The order was issued by the General Administration Department under the file number GAD-CORD/113/2021-09-GAD, and the Government Order No: 93-F of 2023.

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May 4, 2023
LG Sinha Reviews Preparedness For G20 Meeting

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SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting to discuss preparation for the G20 meeting at Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by Sh Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor; Sh Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, GoI (through virtual mode); Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Sh RK Goyal, ACS Home; Sh Dilbag Singh, DGP; Special Secretary & Joint Secretaries from G20 Secretariat, besides other senior officers. The meeting, organized with the aim of making upcoming event success with the cooperation of all the stakeholders, also reviewed various aspects of preparation.
“G20 is a matter of pride for the country. We should make concerted efforts to ensure successful conduct of G20 meeting in Srinagar,” the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor asked the departments to contribute enthusiastically to make the historic occasion a memorable one.(GNS)

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May 4, 2023
Body Of The Man Who Jumped Into Jhelum Recovered

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SRINAGAR: Body of man who jumped into river Jhelum near PC Depo Bund Srinagar on Thursday has been retrieved.
An official said that a man from Barthan area jumped into the river near PC Depo. He said following the incident, a team was immediately rushed to the spot to launch search and rescue operation.
He added that during search operation, his body was retrieved and body was handed over to family after legal medico formalities. Meanwhile police have taken cognizance and started investigation—(KS)

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May 4, 2023
Man Jumps Into Jhelum, Rescue Operation On

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SRINAGAR: On Thursday, an individual from Barthan area reportedly leaped into the Jhelum river near PC Depo Bund Srinagar.
Despite the launch of a search and rescue operation, the man has not been found. According to an official, a team was quickly dispatched to the location after the incident.
The search for the man’s body is ongoing, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available. (KS)

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May 4, 2023
Bank Comes For Recovery, Debtor Commits Suicide

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SRINAGAR: In a heartbreaking incident, a man named Balwinder Nath, son of Pyar Nath, from Tringla Batote in District Ramban, committed suicide on May 2nd, 2023, near his house. The reason behind this unfortunate event is alleged to be due to the pressure of an unpaid loan that he had taken from Jammu and Kashmir Bank Batote.
According to Balwinder Nath’s wife, Vidya Devi, the couple had taken a loan of Rs. 57,000 for cows, but due to her husband’s illness, they were unable to pay the instalments on time. She further added that the manager of Jammu and Kashmir Bank came to their house and demanded the payment of the instalment immediately. This resulted in Balwinder Nath feeling insulted in front of everyone, which may have led him to take such a drastic step.
Balwindar Nath’s father also expressed his grief and stated that if the instalment was not paid, then the bank should have sent a notice instead of coming personally and insulting them in front of their neighbours.
According to a police official, the case is currently under further investigation.

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May 4, 2023
Live-Stock Laden Truck Rolls Down Into Gorge

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SRINAGAR: A livestock-laden truck rolled down a gorge near Domail in Udhampur district resulting in fatality to all seventy goats and sheep, officials said.
Officials said that a truck bearing registration number HP63 E4737B driven by one Sansar Singh, son of Jarnail Singh on way from Manwal side towards Srinagar turned turtle and rolled down a gorge in Roun Domail, resulting in on spot fatality of the whole livestock.
Pertinent to mention that JK administration had issued trucks for the transportation of livestock and families of migratory tribal populations who otherwise would foot the distance along with their livestock from the upper reaches to the plains or vice-versa.
Additional SP Udhampur Anwar ul Haq has in the meantime also confirmed about the incident. (GNS)

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May 4, 2023
Army Helicopter Crashes In JK, Injuries Feared

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SRINAGAR: An Indian Army chopper crashed in Kishtwar district on Thursday morning, officials said.
They said that a three-member chopper ALH Dhruv took off from Kishtwar to Marwah and soon after crashed at Village Machna.
The crashing site, they said, is without connectivity hence there is delay in detailed information.
A rescue operation is underway at the site, they further said.
More details are awaited. (GNS)

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May 4, 2023
Major JeM Plot Foiled, Militant Associate Arrested

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SRINAGAR: Police in Kashmir have thwarted a major militant attack plot by arresting a militant associate of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) who was working as a driver in a five-star hotel.
Farooq Ahmad Wani, son of Abdul Rashid Wani, was arrested from the hotel where he worked in Baramulla district last week. During the interrogation, police discovered that Wani was in contact with his handlers in Pakistan and had sent pictures and other details of some of the 5-star hotels in Kashmir where high-profile guests, including Union Ministers, top leaders, and senior officials stay.
The arrest comes ahead of the G20 group meeting in Srinagar from May 22 to May 24. The security has been tightened around the hotels in Srinagar and other places as there is a serious input about a possible militant strike in Kashmir. The police recovered a grenade from Wani’s possession, and he is being questioned, providing leads to the authorities.
The security review meeting in Srinagar was conducted by the Additional Director General of Police Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, focusing on the emerging threat of Vehicle-Based Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs) and other potential modes of militant attacks, including Fidayeen.
The presence of a militant in a 5-star hotel and the audacious attack in Poonch last month on Army has led to elite Marine Commandos (MARCOS) and National Security Guards (NGS) being placed for the security of the G20 Group meeting in Srinagar. The official clarified that the hotel management had no knowledge of Wani’s militant links, and he had developed links several months after working in the hotel.

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May 4, 2023
Amid Forecast For Rains, Temperature Records Drop At Most Places In JK

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SRINAGAR: Amid forecast for generally cloudy weather with possibility of rains at several places during next 24 hours, night temperature recorded a drop and settled below normal at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said.
Quoting a meteorological department official, GNS reportedthat there was possibility of a brief spell of rain and thunderstorm particularly in Kupwara, Poonch, Rajouri and Baramulla today.
On May 5, he said, the weather was likely to be fair to partly cloudy. “Brief spell of rain/thunderstorm can’t be ruled out towards late afternoon/evening”.
From May 6-8, he said, there was likelihood of rain at “many places.”
The weather department has urged tourists to keep warm clothes ready. “Weather is going to be cold till May 8th.”
The department also urged farmers to avoid spraying of apple trees and harvesting of crops (in Jammu region) during May 6-8 as chances of rain were high.
Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 10.3°C against 10.4°C on the previous night and it was 0.6°C above normal for the summer capital
Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 7.2°C against 8.8°C on the previous night and it was below normal by 1.3°C for the gateway town of Kashmir.

Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 2.0°C against 5.2°C on previous night and it was 2.9°C above normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Kokernag recorded a low of 6.7°C against 7.4°C on the previous night and it was 1.2°C above normal for the place, the officials said.
Gulmarg recorded a low of 3.8°C against 3.5°C on previous night and it was 0.5°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 9.6°C against 8.7°C on the previous night and it was 1.2°C below normal for the north Kashmir area.
Jammu recorded a low of 17.6°C against 18.8°C on the previous night and it was 5.0°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.
Banihal recorded a low of 7.3°C (below normal by 2.8°C), Batote 8.1°C (4.4°C below normal), Katra 13.1°C (6.1°C below normal) and Bhaderwah 6.4°C (below normal by 2.8°C). Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 1.5°C and 2.8°C respectively, he added.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 4, 2023