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  • Several Injured After Vehicle Skids Off Road

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    SRINAGAR: At least six persons including five tourists were injured after a vehicle skidded off road in Pahalgam area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Friday.

    Quoting an official, KNO reported that five tourists and a local driver were injured after their vehicle skidded off road in Pahalgam.

    He said soon after the incident all the injured were taken GMC Anantnag for treatment. “All the injured are stable,” he said.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • NIA Team Visits Poonch After Deadly Militant Attack

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    SRINAGAR: A day after five soldiers were killed and another injured in a militant attack, a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the spot on Friday.

    In a statement army said, its vehicle caught fire while moving from Bhimber Gali to Sangiot in District Poonch after being ambushed by militants amid inclement weather in the area.

    Five soldiers died on the spot while one more was injured who is undergoing treatment. Soon after the incident, army and police personnel rushed to the spot. Visuals showed semi-burnt bodies of the soldiers lying on the road beside the burning truck.

    Quoting official sources, GNS reported that a team of NIA investigated the spot to collect initial details of the incident.

    Meanwhile a massive cordon-and-search operation continues in the area to track down the “attackers”.

    The army said army that it has pressed drones and sniffer dogs to trace the attackers. (GNS)

     

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Lt Governor, Political Parties Condemn Poonch Attack

    Lt Governor, Political Parties Condemn Poonch Attack

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    SRINAGAR: The politicians and political parties of Jammu and Kashmir cutting across the divide extended condolences over the death of five army soldiers in a militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.

    Expressing his anguish over the incident, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said, “I am deeply anguished by the loss of lives of brave Army personnel in a tragic incident at Poonch. Their rich service to the nation will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with the bereaved families,” he said on Twitter.

    Former JK chief minister Omar Abdullah extended his heartfelt condolences to the breaved families and said the heinous act should be unequivocally condemned.

    Omar took to his Twitter handle to condemn the militant attack on the army vehicle in Poonch.

    “Terrible news of a terror attack in Poonch that claimed the lives of five army jawans in the line of duty. I unequivocally condemn this heinous attack & send my condolences to the loved ones of those killed today. May the souls of the departed rest in peace,” Omar wrote on Twitter.

    Condemning the attack PDP President Mehbooba Mufti wrote on her twitter, “Strongly condemn the heinous attack in Poonch. My deepest condolences to the families of the army jawans who were killed.”

    Apni Party president Syed Altaf Bukhari described the attack as act of cowardice and expressed his condolences with the families of the slain soldiers.

    “Deeply saddened by the cowardly terrorist attack in Poonch that claimed lives of five soldiers. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the brave hearts who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. We stand with our armed forces and their families in this difficult time,” wrote Bukhari on Twitter.

    Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Lone while condemning the Poonch terrorist attack that left five soldiers dead said that the “scourge of violence and terror tragically perseveres and refuses to go”.

    “Terrible and tragic news of the attack on an army vehicle and five fatalities. Strongly condemn this dastardly act of terror by cowards. The scourge of violence and terror tragically perseveres and refuses to go,” Lone wrote on his Twitter.

    In a statement, the army’s Northern Command said that an army vehicle moving between Bhimber Gali and Poonch in the Rajauri sector was fired on by unidentified terrorists at about 3 pm and caught fire due to likely use of grenades by militants.

    “Five personnel of the Rashtriya Rifles Unit deployed for Counter Terrorist operations, in this area, have unfortunately lost their lives in the incident,” it added.

    Another soldier, who sustained serious injuries, was evacuated immediately and rushed to the Army Hospital at Rajouri. He is currently under treatment.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • FICCI Bill Delay Caused Vendor Payment Delay At Dubai Expo: Official

    FICCI Bill Delay Caused Vendor Payment Delay At Dubai Expo: Official

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    SRINAGAR: After artists cried foul over their payments, official sources said that the delay in making payments to the vendors was due to delay in the submission of bills by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (FICCI), which managed the Dubai Expo 2020 event, officials said on Thursday.

    Dubai Expo 2020, which took place in January 2022, was managed by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (FICCI), as per a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with the Department of Commerce (DoC) and Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. FICCI was tasked with hiring suppliers, service providers, and keeping a tally of expenses for the event, which hosted numerous activities. However, there was a delay in bill submission by FICCI, and the changing of the guard at the Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) led to a further delay in payments to vendors, according to officials.

    Despite the delay in payments, officials stated that the agreed-upon performance fees were paid to the artists involved in the cultural troupe, in line with rates provided by the Cultural Academy, J&K. Approximately Rs. 17 Lacs were spent on the boarding and lodging of the 11 artists who participated, the officials added.

    The Dubai Expo 2020 event aimed to bring together a global community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and cultural enthusiasts to exchange insights and help inspire creative solutions to pressing challenges. Over the span of six months, the event featured numerous pavilions, exhibits, and program offerings. The expo was held under the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”. Despite the delay in payments to vendors, the event is considered a significant showcase for the UAE, a country that has positioned itself as a major hub for innovation and commerce in the region.

    Earlier, the artists association held a press conference in Srinagar in which they accused a top J&K administration official of “fraud” by withholding their payment for their performance in the event.

    Addressing a press conference, Kashmiri singer and JK Artists Association convenor Mehmeet Syed charged the current Handloom and Handicraft Department Director and former Department of Industries and Commerce director, Mehmood Shah of committing “fraud” and demanded an inquiry against him.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • HC Quashes Detention Orders Issued Under PSA

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    SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed a series of detention orders issued under the Public Safety Act, including that against journalist Fahad Shah. The court found that the detaining authority did not apply its mind while passing the orders.

    In one case related to Srinagar resident Peerzada Mohammed Waseem’s detention, the court criticized the district administration for stating in the dossier that the accused had indulged in rioting and stone pelting in 2020, despite being in jail since 2017.

    The judge raised the question of how a detenue already behind bars and facing trial could have participated in rioting and stone pelting during that time. Judge Wasim Sadiq Nargal mentioned in his order that this proved that the detaining authority had passed the order without the application of mind.

    The court also quashed the PSA order against Amir Ali Bhat, stating that it could be safely concluded that the detaining authority had failed to provide the material relied upon for passing the detention order, making it illegal and unsustainable.

    Regarding Fahad Shah, the judge found that the dossier had not been provided to the detenue, pointing out that it was one of the main lacunae in the detention, while in the case of Naseer Ahmad Dar, the PSA order was also cancelled for similar reasons.

    The court ordered the authorities to release the detainees immediately if they were not required in any other case, highlighting the lacunae in the detention orders and reaffirming the importance of adhering to procedural requirements in passing such orders. “It is one of the main lacunae in the detention,” the court stated.

    The judge, while passing these five orders separately on April 17, asked the authorities to release them forthwith in case they were not required in any other case

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • SIA Moves Into Punjab, Attaches A Property

    SIA Moves Into Punjab, Attaches A Property

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    SRINAGAR: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police has undertaken a significant move by attaching a property belonging to Amarbhir Singh of Baba Darshan Singh Enclave at Ram Tirath Mahal in Amritsar.

    Singh has been accused of funding militancy in Jammu and Kashmir and has been on the run for quite some time. He was reportedly living in Dubai and wanted in many cases in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.

    As per The Tribune, The attachment of the property is a result of the SIA’s investigation into the seizure of Rs 15 lakh hawala money at Nagrota in Jammu. The agency has taken the help of the Punjab Police to attach the property of Singh in the presence of an executive magistrate in compliance with the court orders.

    “Further investigation has revealed that the sum seized was being transported from Punjab to Kashmir to finance the terror activities of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM),” an official said.

    The State Investigation Agency (SIA) has taken its first action outside of Jammu and Kashmir in this case, according to SIA DSP Bhupinder Kumar.

    The SIA has been active in its efforts to combat terrorism and has arrested two JeM associates in 2021, filing charges against them for terror financing. The associates, identified as Parvez and Farooq, were in close contact with handlers across the border and with terrorists in South Kashmir and Punjab, and conspired with militants Muzamil Malik and Ashiq Nengroo to move terror funds to be distributed among JeM operatives in Kashmir for launching attacks in India.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Fire Service Week: Fire Safety Norms Should Be Followed In Letter And Spirit

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    SRINAGAR: People should be aware of fire safety measures and follow those in letter and spirit to control situations during fire incidents, said Towseef Hussain, Assistant Director of Fire and Emergency Services Budgam.

    Talking on the sidelines of an event marking the culmination of the Fire Service Week, the officer said, “To control the situation and minimise losses during fire incidents, the most important thing is educating people about fire safety precautions. They should also strictly adhere to the instructions.”

    The programme was aimed at raising awareness among the public regarding fire safety measures. Students and employees also participated in the event which included various competitions.

    The J&K Fire and Emergency Department organised Fire Safety Week, which began on April 14, to commemorate the firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty.

    In the programme AGNI (Awareness in Fire Safety for Growth of National Infrastructure), students from various schools across Budgam participated in essay writing and lecture competitions. The top three winners received cash prizes and certificates, while all participants received medals and appreciation for their participation.

    Senior officers facilitated the employees of the Fire & Emergency Department who were present at the event. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Rains Relent, Mercury Drops Below Normal In JK

    Rains Relent, Mercury Drops Below Normal In JK

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    SRINAGAR: Amid decrease in precipitation and forecast for scattered to fairly widespread light rain and thunderstorm in next 24 hours, the minimum temperature recorded a drop in Jammu and Kashmir below normal on Friday.

    A meteorological department official said that “mainly dry weather to isolated very light rain and thunderstorm” was expected during two subsequent days.

    While there was improvement in rainfall activity, in the last 24 hours till 0830 hours this morning, Srinagar received 0.7mm of rain, Qazigund 14.6mm, Pahalgam 9.0mm, Kokernag 3.2mm, Gulmarg 8.6mm,  Jammu 7.4mm, Banihal 5.0mm, Batote 6.2mm, Bhaderwah 8.4mm, Katra 13.0mm, and Kathua 1.6mm.

    Regarding temperature, the MeT official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 6.2°C against 7.9°C on the previous night and it was 2.7°C below normal for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 4.4°C against 7.2°C on the previous night and it was 3.1°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 3.5°C against 2.6°C on the previous night and it was 0.5°C below normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    Kokernag recorded a low of 3.7°C against 6.2°C on the previous night and it was 3.9°C below normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 1.0°C against minus 0.6°C on the previous night and it was 4.3°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 4.4°C against 6.7°C on the previous night and it was 3.2°C below normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 15.0°C against 18.5°C on the previous night. It was 6.0°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 5.1°C (below normal by 4.3°C), Batote 6.7°C (below normal by 5.3°C), Katra 13.1°C (5.0°C below normal) and Bhadarwah 6.1°C (2.3°C below normal). Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 2.6°C and 2.2°C respectively, the officials added.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Eid Market: Three Days Saw Modest Rs 2500 Cr Expenditure

    Eid Market: Three Days Saw Modest Rs 2500 Cr Expenditure

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    SRINAGAR: With Eid being celebrated on Saturday, the markets are expected to make some good business on Friday, the last day of Ramzan fasting. Markets suffered severely in the last three days because of the downpour.

    In the last three days, Jammu and Kashmir Bank officials said the people withdrew an amount of Rs 2510 crore through 59.72 lakh transactions.  This was despite the fact that the bank’s online operations exhibited a serious crisis, putting its customers at embarrassment in the market.

    Officials said there were 1344650 card transactions – including the ATM card, that saw a withdrawal of Rs 548.18 crore. Besides, there were 21411158 UPI transactions involving the transfer of Rs 355.99 crore. Most of the transfers, however, took place through MPay which saw 2486449 transactions involving Rs 1605 crore.

    Markets sources said the transactions are actually indicating the market mess. “We used to have three times more of this expenditure in the few days ahead of Eid,” one major trader said. “It indicates that people lack enough resources and they are avoiding expenditure.”

    Besides, the markets saw very modest crowds in the last three days, apparently because of the frequent rains and fall in temperature.

    The priority of the people, however, is on purchasing the items of routine requirement, mostly flood. Only a small fraction of people are making purchases in apparel and other things.

    Till evening, it seemed as if it was the last day of Eid. However. The Shawaal crescent was not found anywhere. In Saudi Arabia, the Eid crescent was seen and the region will have Eid on Friday. Indian subcontinent usually celebrates Eid the day after. This day is expected to help markets in making some business.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  •  Poonch Militant Attack: Vehicular Movement Suspended

     Poonch Militant Attack: Vehicular Movement Suspended

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    SRINAGAR: Following the militant attack on an army vehicle in Poonch, the movement of all kinds of vehicles has been suspended on the national highway stretch between Bhimber Gali and Bhata Dhurian with people being advised to follow the Mendhar diversion for moving towards Poonch and Surankote.

    Police in Poonch district said that in the wake of “some incident” in Bhata Dhurian, traffic will remain suspended from BG to Surankote road.

    “All the commuters are advised to adopt alternative routes that include BG Mendhar JWG or Mendhar KG Poonch,” police said.

    The militants attacked an army vehicle in the Bhata Dhurian area of the Poonch district in which five personnel lost their lives while one army man is critically injured. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )