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  • Man Shoots Wife, Then Himself In JK

    Man Shoots Wife, Then Himself In JK

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    SRINAGAR: A man, reportedly an ex-serviceman, shot himself and his wife in Kishtwar. Both have been hospitalised.

    A police official said that Ghulam Hussain of village Thakrie shot his wife with 12 bore rifle.

    The official said the lady survived and the man later shot himself and is now critical.

    The duo has been shifted to the hospital and the police have started an investigation into the matter, he said. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • JK Reports 76 Fresh Covid-19 Cases

    JK Reports 76 Fresh Covid-19 Cases

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    SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir reported 76 fresh covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday.

    They said that 43 cases were reported from Jammu division and 33 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 481064. Among the cases, 174676 are from Jammu division and 306388 from Kashmir Valley.

    Providing district wise details officials said that Jammu reported 30, Udhampur six,  Rajouri one, Doda two, Kathua one, Samba 0, Poonch one, Ramban 0, Reasi two, Srinagar 10, Baramulla three, Budgam 11, Pulwama one, Kupwara 0, Anantnag two, Bandipora three, Ganderbal 0, Kulgam two, Shopian one.

    There was no death either from Jammu division or Kashmir during the time. So far 4789 people have succumbed to the virus and among them include 2356 from Jammu division and 2433 from the Valley.

    Besides, they said, 91 Covid-19 patients recovered during the last 24 hours, 43 from Jammu division and 48 from Kashmir Valley. There are now 723 active cases,345 in Jammu and 345 in Kashmir. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Chief Secretary Calls For Third-Party Audit Of JK Minerals To Boost Its Performance, Generate Employment

    Chief Secretary Calls For Third-Party Audit Of JK Minerals To Boost Its Performance, Generate Employment

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    SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta while chairing the 175th board meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Minerals Ltd, emphasised over the need for a third-party audit to evaluate the performance of the corporation’s mines.

    He stated that the audit would assess whether the mines are operating at their optimal condition and determine if there is potential to generate more employment within these mining facilities.

    Dr Mehta also called for the development of a mining plan, with expert consultation, to increase the output of the Kalakote coal mines.

    The Chief Secretary urged upon the Corporation that all of their activities should aim at boosting the economy of Jammu & Kashmir. He commended the corporation’s financial records over the past three years and suggested holding quarterly meetings for better coordination and implementation of decisions.

    During the meeting, the Board unanimously agreed that in order to avail the funding under NMET (National Mineral Exploration Trust), J&K Minerals Limited shall surrender the Lease Hold Rights of Sapphire Mine so that Ministry of Mines can take up the work.

    Furthermore, the Board approved e-Auction of rough sapphire to promote transparency.

    The Board members in attendance included Secretary Planning Development & Monitoring, Dr Raghav Langer; Secretary Mining, Amit Sharma; Director, Geology & Mining, OP Bhagat; Managing Director, JKML, Vikram Gupta; DG Codes, SL Pandita besides officers from other concerned Departments

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Elections, Statehood Likely After New Government Formation At Centre: Muzaffar Baig

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    SRINAGAR:  Former Deputy Chief Minister JK, Muzaffar Hussain Baig on Tuesday said that assembly elections and restoration of statehood will likely be in place after new government formation will take place in Centre. He said abrogation of Article 370 and 35(A) was an extraordinary decision of Government of India to deal with extraordinary situation.

    KNS reported that the former Deputy CM Muzaffar Hussain Baig said, “I think neither assembly elections will be held nor statehood to JK will be returned back until there is new government formation in the Centre.

    “GoI want huge participation of people in forthcoming elections here so they will take some steps including restoration of statehood after 2024 elections across the country. The huge participation of people in polls is possible only once they will restore statehood to JK, so GoI will give it back after 2024 elections at the centre,” Muzaffar Baig said.

    He said since article 370 and 35(A) were revoked, Kashmir witnessed no rebellion against India.

    “The people did not  indulge in stone pelting and other things after reading down of article 370. Hundred welfare schemes have been implemented in JK which were not executed earlier. I feel there will be a huge participation of people in upcoming elections whenever it will be held,” he said.

    To a query, the former Deputy CM said some people termed the present situation in J&K as “peace of graveyard” which is not reality. “With near elimination of militancy people of J&K and particularly people of Kashmir are in a positive frame of mind. People have adopted realistic approach. For peace in J&K, I give credit to people as they chose the path of realistic politics to let peace prevail here,’ he said.

    He said the local political leaders should keep their tune low against New Delhi. “Our politicians at this juncture should think about the interest of people instead of gaining personal points. Elections cannot be held in an overnight. It needs some steps to be taken on ground, and GoI is working on that,” he said.

    When asked about former CM J&K Ghulam Nabi Azad’s quit from Congress, Baig said he may have not received such importance from present leadership in the Congress which he was receiving since the times of Indira Gandhi. “He was dear of Indira Gandhi. His quit from the Congress was not only an emotional step but he was willing to work for his own people at local level. He is a true nationalist,” Baig said.

    About abrogation of Article 370 and 35(A), the former Deputy CM said extraordinary situation demands extraordinary decisions. “People were getting killed due to militancy and government took an extraordinary decision and at the same time it introduced positive and welfare schemes for people”.

    About Gupkar Alliance which was formed to fight for restoration of Statehood to J&K, the former Deputy CM said “The draft of Gupkar declaration was given by me and former-politician-turned-IAS officer Shah Faisal wrote the draft. This was an act of hope but practically that could not be implemented”.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • NCM Says It Lacks Role In Granting Hindus A Minority Status In Jk

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    SRINAGAR: Clearing its stand on declaring Hindus a minority community in Jammu and Kashmir, The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) on Monday said that the commission has nothing to do with the granting of minority status to any community in the country.

    The Indian Express reported that member NCM, Syed Shahezadi on Monday said that if Government wants to grant minority status to Hindus, including Kashmiri Pandits, in Jammu and Kashmir and parliament wants to enact a law for the same, let them do it.

    She said that the decision is out of the commission’s bounds and Supreme Court is the absolute authority to take the final call.

    “The commission has categorically made it clear that they are not the law makers and it is for Parliament and the Supreme Court to take a decision on this matter,’’ Shahezadi said.

    The NCM member earlier in the day held discussions with UT Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on implementation of centrally funded welfare schemes for minorities in Jammu and Kashmir.

    She further said the NCM aims at setting up minority commissions in every state and UT of the country and the Commission will write to the government for setting up one in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir as well.

    Pertinently, Supreme Court in November last year had asked the Centre for completing consultations with states on the demand to grant minority status to Hindus in states where their numbers are below other communities.

    This followed the government submission before court that it had received comments from 14 states and UTs and has sent reminders to others to send in their views at the earliest.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • JK Officials Win India’s Highest Civil Service Honour

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    SRINAGAR: Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, CEO Mission Youth J&K and Secretary to the Government, along with DC Baramulla Dr Syed Sehrish Asghar, have been chosen to receive the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration, which is India’s highest honor in civil services. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has congratulated both Dr Choudhary and Dr Asghar on their accomplishment.

    Shahid has become the first person to win the PM award for the third time, thanks to his innovative work with Mission Youth, which has put J&K at the forefront.

    Meanwhile, Sehrish received the award for excelling in the Aspirational Districts category, specifically for her work in Baramulla district. The key achievements of Baramulla’s Aspirational District Programme that led to the Deputy Commissioner’s recognition include the creation of Birth Waiting Wards in Primary Health Centres and Community Health Centres, diagnostic service upgrades at all delivery points, and the distribution of Poshan Tracker Tabs to all Anganwadi workers.

    The Deputy Commissioner provided farmers with support through various measures such as plant protection, nursery strengthening, robust root stocks, and quality planning material.

    Additionally, a marketing facility was established in Sopore, the second largest Fruit Mandi in Asia. In the district, Severe Acute Malnutrition rates dropped from 3% to 0.01% and Moderate Acute Malnutrition rates reduced from 11.93% to 0.039%. To address the critical health sector gap, a two-year paramedical diploma course has been launched for 300 students in the border area. Lastly, 56,215 PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts have been opened in Baramulla district as part of the financial inclusion initiative.

     

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Three Engineers Attached In Rs Six Cr Solar Lights Scam

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    SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) attached three engineers including Executive Engineer while an inquiry has been ordered against them for withdrawing Rs 6 crores for non-existent works in Kupwara.

    The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has reported that the Electric Division (ED) of Kupwara withdrew Rs 6 crore from the treasury for the installation of 3,600 solar street lights. However, during physical verification, no street lights were found installed.

    As a result, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has attached three engineers, including an Executive Engineer, an Assistant Engineer, and a Junior Engineer, while an inquiry has been ordered against them. The Superintendent Engineer Sopore has been tasked with conducting the investigation based on the ACB’s report.

    The ACB found that the ED Kupwara made an illegal payment of Rs 6.12 crore to four contractor firms without installing any solar lights. In response, the ACB has recommended that action be taken against the delinquent officials, including cancelling the tender and recovering the payments.

    The AEEs and JEs of Sub Division Kupwara and Sub Division Trehgam both communicated to the Executive Engineer ED Kupwara that the allotted works were impossible to execute at the end of the financial year in just two or three days. However, the Executive Engineer ED Kupwara prepared bills for the non-existent work through unauthorized channels.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Altaf Bukhari Calls For Reconciliation To Bring Positive Change In JK

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    SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari emphasised that reconciliation is important to shape the destiny of Jammu and kashmir and its people.

    According to a press release Bukhari was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a party event, in which a large number of political leaders and activists from central Kashmir’s Badgam district joined the Apni Party at its headquarters in Srinagar.

    Apni Party president said, “The militancy has taken a backstage in JK and the people have been contributing to restoring the normalcy here; therefore, the time has come to start a reconciliation to shape up the destiny of this land and its people in a positive manner.”

    Bukhari expressed his worry about the prevailing drug menace in society and yet again called for comprehensive efforts by one and all to eradicate the menace and protect the young population from falling prey to it.

    “As you know, Apni Party has already launched a campaign named ‘Say yes to life and say no to drugs’ with a range of initiatives, but the problem needs to be tackled on a large scale and everyone from the society, especially our religious leaders, need to come forward to play their vital role in eradicating the drug abuse from the society.”

    Stressing on the release of the veteran religious leaders, Altaf Bukhari said, “The prominent religious leaders including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Moulana Abdul Rasheed Dawoodi, Moulana Mushtaq Ahmad Veeri, and others who are in jail must be released because these veteran social and religious leaders have huge following in the Valley can play an important role to help eradicate social evils including drug abuse in the Valley.

    He further said, “Jammat Islami JK must be allowed to carry out its religious activities so that it can help eradicating social evils including the growing drug menace in Jammu and Kashmir.”

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Boy Allegedly Stabbed After Altercation, Hospitalised

    Boy Allegedly Stabbed After Altercation, Hospitalised

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    SRINAGAR: A 12-year-old boy was injurer after being allegedly stabbed by another late on Monday night following an altercation between the two in Teliyan area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

    An official said that Umar Rashid Dar son of Abdul Rashid Dar of Arampora was allegedly stabbed by one Muneeb Bashir son of Bashir Ahmad Mir after altercation between the two.

    He said following the incident, the injured was taken to sub district hospital Sopore for treatment.

    Meanwhile, Police have taken cognizance of the incident—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Intermittent Rain, Thunderstorm To Continue In JK: MeT

    Intermittent Rain, Thunderstorm To Continue In JK: MeT

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    SRINAGAR: Weather department here on Tuesday said that intermittent rain and thunderstorms was very likely to continue in Jammu and Kashmir till April 21.

    “During this wet spell of (18-19th) thunderstorms with strong gusty wind reaching (20-30KMPH) and hailstorm is also possible at some places of Jammu and Kashmir,” a meteorological department official said. From April 22-25, he said, the weather was likely to be “mainly dry.”

    He said in last 24 hours till 0830 hours today, Srinagar received 6.9mm of rain, Qazigund 11.0mm, Pahalgam 22.4mm, Kupwara 15.7mm, Gulmarg 12.2mm, Jammu 6.2mm, Banihal 21.1mm, Katra 4.4mm and Bhaderwah 9.2mm.

    Regarding temperature, the official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 11.0°C against 10.7°C on the previous night and it was 3.1°C below normal for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 9.8°C against 8.8°C on the previous night and it was 3.3°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 5.6°C against 5.5°C on the previous night and it was 2.2°C above normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    Kokernag recorded a low of 9.3°C against 8.7°C on the previous night and it was 2.8°C above normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of 3.6°C against 3.5°C on the previous night and it was 1.3°C above normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

    In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 8.6°C against 8.7°C on the previous night and it was 1.8°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 20.0°C against 25.9°C on the previous night. It was 0.1°C above normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 10.5°C (above normal by 2.1°C), Batote 12.6°C (above normal by 1.2°C), Katra 18.5°C (1.4°C above normal) and Bhadarwah 11.4°C (4.2°C below normal). Ladakh’s Leh recorded a low of 5.0°C and Kargil 5.4°C, he said. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )