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  • Five Soldiers Killed, Another Critically Injured In Militant Attack

    Five Soldiers Killed, Another Critically Injured In Militant Attack

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    SRINAGAR: Five soldiers were killed and another injured in a militant attack in Poonch district, army said on Thursday.

    “Today, at approximately 3 pm , one Army vehicle, moving between Bhimber Gali and Poonch in the Rajauri sector was fired on by unidentified (militants), taking advantage of heavy rains and low visibility in the area. The vehicle caught fire, due to likely use of grenades by (militants),” army said in a statement.

    “Five personnel of the Rashtriya Rifles Unit deployed for Counter Terrorist operations, in this area, have unfortunately lost their lives in the incident,” it said, adding, “Another seriously injured soldier was evacuated immediately to the Army Hospital at Rajouri and is under treatment.”

    Operations are in progress to locate the perpetrators, the army said.

    “Further details are being ascertained.” (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Five Soldiers Killed, Another Critically Injured In Militant Attack: Army

    Five Soldiers Killed, Another Critically Injured In Militant Attack: Army

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    SRINAGAR: Five soldiers were killed and another injured in a militant attack in Poonch district, army said on Thursday.

    “Today, at approximately 3 pm , one Army vehicle, moving between Bhimber Gali and Poonch in the Rajauri sector was fired on by unidentified (militants), taking advantage of heavy rains and low visibility in the area. The vehicle caught fire, due to likely use of grenades by (militants),” army said in a statement.

    “Five personnel of the Rashtriya Rifles Unit deployed for Counter Terrorist operations, in this area, have unfortunately lost their lives in the incident,” it said, adding, “Another seriously injured soldier was evacuated immediately to the Army Hospital at Rajouri and is under treatment.”

    Operations are in progress to locate the perpetrators, the army said.

    “Further details are being ascertained.” (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Avalanche Warning Issued For Eight Districts In JK

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    SRINAGAR: The authorities on Thursday issued avalanche warming to eight districts of Jammu and Kashmir amid inclement weather conditions.

    According to a communique, Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority said avalanche with low danger level is likely to occur above 2400 to 3200 metres above sea level in Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban, Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora districts.

    The communique also reads that avalanche with medium danger level is likely to occur above 2800 metres in Ganderbal district in the next 24 hours.

    “People living in these areas are advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas till further orders,” it reads.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Four Army Men Killed After Vehicle Catches Fire

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    SRINAGAR: At least four army soldiers were burnt alive after a vehicle they were travelling in caught fire in Poonch district on Thursday.

    Official sources said that the incident took places in Bhatadhurian area of Mendhar Sub Division in Poonch this afternoon.

    There was no official confirmation so far as regards the reasons leading to the incident.

    Investigations are underway if the incident happened due to grenade or thundering as it is heavily raining in the area.

    More details awaited. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Eid Prayer At 9 am At Jama Masjid Srinagar: Anjuman Auqaf

    Eid Prayer At 9 am At Jama Masjid Srinagar: Anjuman Auqaf

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    SRINAGAR: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar announced that due to inclement weather and water logging at historic Eidgah Srinagar, Eid-ul-Fitr prayer will be held at 9 am at Jama Masjid Srinagar  instead.

    In a statement, Anjuman urged Muslims to pay Sadaqah Fitr, which is fixed at Rs 65 per person, before Eid prayer so that deserving people also join Eid festivities.

    The Anjuman once again strongly demanded unconditional release of its detained head Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq before Eid.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Heavy Rain, Flash Floods Damage Bridge In North Kashmir

    Heavy Rain, Flash Floods Damage Bridge In North Kashmir

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    SRINAGAR: The authorities on Thursday halted traffic movement on a bridge in Langate area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district after surface under it started caving in due to flashfloods.

    Quoting an official, KNS reported that surface under bridge over Mawer Nallah started caving in due flashfloods following heavy rainfall in the area.

    He said as a precautionary measure, traffic movement has been halted on the bridge.

    The bridge is locally known as “Daand Kadal” and was a key link connecting several villages.

    Meanwhile, authorities have urged locals to exercise caution and avoid crossing the Nallah until alternative arrangements can be made. Officials have rushed to the spot to assess the situation.

     

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • 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 )