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Nine Drug Peddlers Arrested, Huge Quantity Of Contraband Substances Recovered

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested nine drug peddlers across Kashmir valley and recovered huge quantity of contraband substances from their possession.
A police spokesman in a statement said that in Baramulla, a police party of PS Kunzer during patrolling at Lalpora Kunzer, arrested two drug peddlers identified as Shahid Ahmad Wani son of Abdul Gani and Sameer Ahmad Rather son of Ghulam Mohammad Rather, both residents of Lalpora Kunzer. During search, 108 grams of charas was recovered from their possession.
“In another action, a police party of PS Baramulla at a checkpoint established at Dewanbagh Baramulla, arrested two drug peddlers identified as Shaib Showkat Mir son of Showkat Ahmad resident of Gousia Colony Azadgunj and Saqib Ibrahim Pir son of Mohd Ibrahim resident of Ladoora Rafiabad. During search, 215 grams of charas was recovered from their possession,” said the spokesman.
In Anantnag, a police party of PS Anantnag at a checkpoint established at Sarnal Bala Anantnag intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK18A-4445 with three persons on board, he said.
“They have been identified as Bilal Ahmed Dar son of Ghulam Qadir Dar resident of Chichdipora, Sajad Ahmed Khan son of Ghulam Nabi Khan resident of Rambirpora Mattan and Mehraj-ud-din Lone son of Ghulam Rasool Lone resident of Ashajipora. During checking, 29 Codeine Phosphate bottles were recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized,” he added.
“Similarly, in Kulgam a police party at a checkpoint established at Lowermunda Qazigund arrested a notorious drug peddler identified as Ubaid Ahmad Sofi son of Mohd Maqbool Sofi resident of Sangam Bijbehara,” said the spokesman.
“During checking, officers were able to recover 02 Kgs of charas from his possession. Meanwhile at another checkpoint established at Damidulla Crossing, a police party of PP Frisal, arrested a drug peddler identified as Mohd Yaqoob Malik resident of Arwani Bijbehara. During search, 3.87 grams of Heroin was recovered from his possession,” he said.
All the accused persons have been shifted to respective police stations where they remain in custody. Cases under relevant sections of law have been registered and investigations have been initiated, he added.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 23, 2023
Power Shutdown: Here Is The List Of Areas

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JAMMU: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Balli, Gulaba, Chowki Choura, Tanda, Maira Mandrian, Sungal Samah and adjoining area shall remain affected on February 24 from 10 am to 4 pm.
Similarly, the power supply to Rakh Muthi, Bomal, Devipur, Palwan, Sohal, Bhalwal, Brahmana, Jad, Jourian, Bakore and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 24 from 9 am to 3 pm.
Likewise, the power supply to Biaspur, Kotli, Kalyana, Khana Chak, Kotli, Nikowal, and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 24 from 9 am to 2 pm.
Similarly, the power supply to Ramsoo, Ukhral, Khari, Nachilana and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 24 from 10 am to 5 pm.
Meanwhile, the Executive Engineer, Electric Division-II, JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Sector-E, Lane No- 7, 8 and 9 shall remain affected on February 27 and March 03 from 8 am to 2 pm.
Similarly, the power supply to Sector-E, Lane No- 7, 8, 9 and Sainik Farm shall remain affected on and March 01 from 8 am to 2 pm.

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February 23, 2023
No Property Tax For Small Houses; Meagre For Small Businesses: Govt

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JAMMU: In a meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary to deliberate upon misinformation created regarding property tax in Jammu and Kashmir, it was clarified that all the poor, marginalized having small houses having built-up area up to 1000 square feet have been exempted by the government from paying any property tax to be levied from April onwards this year.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Home; Principal Secretary, H&UDD; ADGP Jammu/Kashmir; Deputy Commissioners; SSPs; Commissioners of Jammu and Srinagar Municipal Corporations and other concerned officers.
It was informed that levy of property tax is essential part of urban sector reforms. Jammu and Kashmir is one of the last States/UTs to levy property tax and non-imposition of the tax was depriving local bodies to become self sustaining. Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are required to render multiple civic services in their jurisdiction and need resources. The levy of this tax will improve the financial health of these institutions and improve services, besides creating employment.
While explaining the methodology of levying this tax in the UT, the Principal Secretary, H&UDD, Rajesh Prasad stated that there is no tax liability for those having built-up area of their houses less than 1000 sft besides the proportion of taxes is considerably lesser here than that levied in other parts of the country. Similarly, all places of worship, including Temples, Masjids, Gurudwaras, Churches, Ziarats, Cremation grounds, Burial grounds etc are exempt from payment of property tax.
It was further informed that the Tax is proposed to be levied at just 5% of Taxable Annual Value (TAV) of the property in case of a residential property and at 6% of TAV in case of Non-Residential property. It was also apprised that the tax rates, even in the Corporations are one of the lowest in the country, almost half that of Himachal, and one fourth to one sixth, overall, of other progressive States like Gujarat Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi. Tax to be paid in Municipal Committees shall be much lower than that of Municipal Corporations. There is no property tax in rural areas. Besides the property tax is to be assessed and paid on annual basis.
Elucidating further the Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Rahul Yadav informed that the tax is progressive in nature with low tax on smaller assets and is linked to circle rates – lower the circle rate, lower is the tax liability of the owner. The tax also takes into account factors like age of the property, usage type and construction type etc to arrive on TAV for realistic capturing of value of property.
Cases illustrating such as property tax to be levied on a 35 year old residential house with built up area of 4500 Sft in Gandhi Nagar is assessed to be Rs.5758 for one year. Similarly, a 25 year old residential house in Sarwal with built up area of 2000 Sft will have to pay only Rs1063 as property tax. A 5 year old residential house with built up area of 3500 Sft in Channi area would be assessed to Rs5374 property tax for one year.Small shops shall have to pay very small amounts with the example of a small shop in the old city area of Jammu with area of about 200 Sft which is only 0-20 years oldwould be liable to pay tax of only Rs 838 per annum.
In this regard Dr Mehta directed the DCs to create awareness in their areas by giving such real examples of calculation of the tax for different properties in their ULBs of the district. He observed that the misinformation created among people should be addressed by taking them along. He asked them to involve the elected representatives and civil society members in dissemination of the information and actual objectives of imposing this tax here.

On the occasion the Chief Secretary also impressed upon the officers to create awareness among public for removing misconceptions. He told them to create a helpline for the masses which would disseminate the correct information about this matter. He urged them to come up with a simple ‘Property Tax calculator’ for people so that they themselves are able to assess the actual amount they are liable to pay.
It was also mentioned that economy of J&K has been doing well and unemployment rate as per GoI data has shown healthier trend. The per capita income of people of J&K is amongst better States/UTs.
Dr Mehta emphasised on the fact that people should be made aware that it is not permitted to direct ULB resources for any other purposes. The property tax paid by people shall be used in their own areas. The accumulations of the tax money will be collected by the ULBs, retained by them and used for their development needs exclusively. The tax to be collected from the people shall be spent only for their betterment, improving their quality of life.
Regarding its implications it was said that the Property Tax is to be levied annually and can be paid in two equal installment. Further, 10% rebate can be availed by early payment of the Property Tax.
The payment of property tax shall also facilitate common people in availing various facilities and services through their concerned local bodies with the expenditure of funds collected by levying this tax.

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February 23, 2023
Will Roll Back All Anti-People Orders When NC Comes To Power: Dr Farooq

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of Parliament Dr Farooq Abdullah said that when NC comes to power, it will roll back all the anti-people steps.
He made these comments while chairing a provincial committee meeting at the party headquarters Nawa-e-Subha, Srinagar. Party Vice President Omar Abdullah was also present on the occasion.
During the breadth of the meeting the functionaries highlighted the contemporary public and party issues, including the inflation, unemployment, rampant demolition drive, and imposition of the property tax. The committee members also gave their estimation of the prevailing ground situation with regards to the deteriorating security situation, development deficit and the rising tide of intolerance against contrarian views in J&K. The underway wanton suppression and prolonged detention of local youth besides plethora of other issues were also raised in the meeting.
Interacting with the functionaries, Dr Farooq said that the down sliding of democracy has hurt every sector of Jammu and Kashmir without any exception. “The litmus test for a democracy is if the policy decisions are made through democratic procedure and have popular support. Unfortunately the current administration’s decisions sans both!” he said.
Terming the recent government actions as anti-people and a grave injustice, he said, “Such decisions must be left to a democratically elected government in J&K. It all started with disempowering, disenfranchising our people, now they are dispossessing them. We won’t allow this. If NC comes to power, all these anti people policies have to go lock stock and barrel. We cannot act as mute spectators to the injustices committed by this government. People will punish them through elections as and when they are held. They cannot run away from it for long, one or the other day they have to face the people’s raging anger.” He asked the functionaries to enhance their public contact.
Party General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, Senior leaders Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, Shameema Firdous, Sakina Itoo, Irfan Shah, Dr. Bashir Ahmed Veeri, Ali Muhammad Dar, Mir Saifullah, Nazir Gurezi, Aga Mehmood, Dr Sameer Kaul, Political Advisors to President Mushtaq Guroo, Political Advisor to VP Mudassar Shahmiri, State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar, Ahsan Pardesi, Syed Tauqeer, YNC Provincial President Salman Ali Sagar, Ghulam Mohi Ud Din Mir, Dr Sajad Uri, Showkat Hussain Ganaie, Peer Afaq Ahmed, GR Naaz, Abdul Majeed Larmi, Muhammad Khalil Bandh, Sheikh Muhammad Rafi, Shabir Ahmed Kullay, Saif Ud Din Bhat, Dr GN Bhat, Provincial Spokesperson Ifra Jan, Sabiya Qadri, Farooq Shah, Nazir Malik, Hilal Lone, Hashim Hussain, Dr. Syed, Qaisar Jalali, Hilal Akbar Lone, Shahid Ali, Adv Neelofar, Irshad Kar, Reyaz Khan, Reyaz Bedar, Peerzada Faroz, Dr Muhammad Shafi, GH Rahi, Danish Iqbal others were present in the meeting.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 23, 2023
Two IPS Officers Of AGMUT Cadre Transferred To JK

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SRINAGAR: The Union Government ordered the transfer of two IPS officers from the 2018 batch of AGMUT cadre to Jammu and Kashmir.
Divya D, who was previously posted in Delhi, and Deepika, who was posted in Puducherry UT, will be moving to their new postings in Jammu & Kashmir, reads the order came from the Union Home Ministry.

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February 23, 2023
Teacher Bites Teacher’s Ear In An Inhouse Quarrel

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SRINAGAR: In a tragic incident at Guchoo area of Pattan, Baramulla, a scuffle between two teachers resulted in one of them allegedly chopping off the ear of his colleague.
The injured teacher was immediately taken to the local hospital for treatment.
This is a developing story and it will be updated as more information becomes available.

Previous articleMayors Of Srinagar, Jammu Oppose Govt’s Move To Impose Property Tax In JK

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February 23, 2023
Mayors Of Srinagar, Jammu Oppose Govt’s Move To Impose Property Tax In JK

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SRINAGAR: The move by the administration to impose property tax on those falling under the jurisdiction of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Jammu and Kashmir from April 1 has come under fire, with the mayors of the twin capitals of the Union Territory speaking out against it.
Srinagar City Mayor, Junaid Azim Mattu, called the imposition of the property tax “arbitrary” and stated that the decision was not approved by elected ULBs.
He added that the SMC will explore ways to contest this move.
Meanwhile, Jammu Mayor, Rajinder Sharma, stated that the property tax was imposed by the Administrative Council of the Union Territory and not by the JMC.
He said that the aspirations of the people of Jammu must be taken into consideration, and an urgent General House Meeting (GHM) of JMC will be held on Friday to discuss the property tax and who shall be exempted from it.
“The JMC Commissioner, Rahul Yadav, will give a presentation to clear any misconceptions about the property tax, and the views and concerns of JMC Councillors will be collected and sent to the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, BJP J&K President, Ravinder Raina, and BJP National President, J.P Nadda for accommodating the concerns of the Councillors,” he added.
The mayors of both cities emphasized that the aspirations of the public and Councillors should be fulfilled, and that everything should be done to address their concerns.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 23, 2023
Melbourne University Announces Admissions: Check Details Here

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SRINAGAR: The University of Melbourne, Australia is inviting applications for Masters’s and Doctorate programmes. Students with excellent academic records will be selected for a fully funded scholarship without any separate application. The last date to apply for admission is October 31, 2023.
All national and international students are eligible to apply. The duration is two years for a Master’s degree and four years for a doctoral programme. Students selected for the scholarship will get a full tuition fee waiver, living allowance, relocation grant, and overseas student health cover (OSHC). Approximately 600 scholarships will be awarded to students.
The students who apply for Graduate Research Course at the university will be considered for the scholarship and the selected students will be notified within ten business days after submitting the application.
The study fields available include Accounting, Actuarial studies, Agricultural sciences, Architectural engineering, Architecture, Arts and culture, arts, Language and STEM education, Asia (Asia and the Middle East studies will immerse you in the rich intellectual, legal, political, cultural and religious traditions of these vital regions), Audiology and speech pathology, Bioinformatics, Biological sciences, Biomedical sciences, Business administration, Chemical engineering, Chemistry, Civil, structural and architectural engineering, Clinical teaching, Composition, Computer science, Conservation, Construction, Creative arts and music therapy, Culture and communication, Dance, Data and analytics, Data science, Dentistry and oral health, Design, Earth and environmental sciences, economics, econometrics and analytics, Electrical and electronical engineering, Energy, Engineering business and management, Entrepreneurship, Environmental engineering, Environmental law, policy and sustainability, Film and television, Finance, Food science, General studies in education, Geography, Global and international education, Health sciences, Higher education, History and philosophy, Horticulture and landscape management, Indigenous arts and culture, Information systems, Information technology, Instructional leadership and management, International business, Jazz and improvisation, Landscape architecture, Language and linguistics, Learning intervention, Management, HR, and business administration, Marketing, Mathematics and Statistics, Mechanical, aerospace and mechatronic engineering, Medicine, Music performance, Music theatre, Musicology and ethnomusicology, Nursing, Optometry and vision sciences, Performing arts, Physics, physiotherapy, Population and global health, Production, Property, Psychological sciences, Psychology and wellbeing, Public administration, Research in law, Social and political science, Social and political science, Social work, Software engineering, Spatial information, Specialist legal study, Teaching, Theatre, Urban and cultural heritage, Urban design, Urban planning, Veterinary science, Visual art and Writing.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 23, 2023
Tourism Department Registers 251 Complaints Of Cheating, Other TT Act Violations During 2022

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SRINAGAR: The Department of Tourism has registered 251 complaints of various nature from tourists and visitors in respect of violations of J&K Tourist Trade Act-1978/2012 by respective service providers even as 247 of these were settled and fine to the tune of Rs. 21.95 lakh was recovered from the erring service providers.
The Department, during this one year, also ensured refund of Rs. 11.82 lakh from respective service providers in favour of prospective tourists for having charged them arbitrarily or not providing them the services for which they were charged.
The Department has taken a series of recent initiatives to bring transparency and promptness in addressing any complaints from the tourists. Separate monitoring teams have already been set up at all destinations comprising respective Resort Officers, representatives from Development Authorities and Tourist Police.
This is in addition to a central monitoring team comprising senior officers to check the compliance of J&K Tourist Trade Act and ensure that tourists are treated in a manner befitting to the hospitality traditions of the place, they feel safe and in no way have any complaints of cheating, touting, overcharging.
The Department of Tourism has advised all tourism service providers to desist from any sort of cheating or overcharging from the tourists. The Department has made it amply clear that relevant provisions of J&K Registration of Tourist Trade Act-1978/2012 and other penal laws would be invoked in case of deviant stakeholders.
Secretary Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez along with Director, Tourism Kashmir, Fazlul Haseeb during a recent review meeting of the Department had given clear instructions for close monitoring by Resort Officers in this regard and not to allow any single service provider to damage the reputation of the whole tourism sector or genuine service providers.
A spokesman of the Department said though it was good that we are witnessing a bumper season of tourist arrivals, it was incumbent upon the stakeholders and the Department to ensure that tourists are attended decently, properly and charged fairly for the services they utilize so that they return back with memories as beautiful as Kashmir is known for.

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February 23, 2023
MeT Predicts Mainly Dry Weather With Clear Sky In J&K

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SRINAGAR: The minimum temperature dropped on Thursday below normal in twin capitals and Pahalgam even as the weather department forecast mainly clear to partly cloudy weather at most places in the next few days in Jammu and Kashmir.
Quoting a meteorological department official news agency GNS reported that Srinagar recorded a low of 0.6°C against the previous night’s 3.7°C. Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was ‘below’ normal by 0.3°C for the summer capital.
Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 0.0°C against minus 0.2°C on the previous night and it was 0.1°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.
Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of minus 4.4°C against minus 3.7°C on the previous night and it was 0.4°C ‘below’ normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Kokernag recorded a low of 2.1°C against 1.2°C on the previous night and it was 2.8°C above normal for the place, the officials said.
Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 3.8°C against minus 4.0°C on the previous night and it was 2.9°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 0.3°C against 0.6°C on the previous night and it was 0.6°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.
Jammu recorded a low of 10.1°C against 11.1°C on the previous night. It was 0.5°C ‘below’ normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 6.8°C (above normal by 5.6°C), Batote 6.4°C (above normal by 2.9°C), Katra 10.6°C (2.1°C above normal) and Bhadarwah 2.2°C (1.6°C above normal).
Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 9.6°C and 12.6°C respectively, the official said.
The MeT has forecast mainly clear weather at most places in the next 24 hours.
On February 24-25, he said, mainly clear to partly cloudy weather was expected at most places.
On February 26, he said, weather was likely to be generally cloudy with possibility of light rain and snow at scattered places. On February 27-28, he said, the weather was likely to be partly cloudy and on March 1-2, he said it is expected to be cloudy with possibility of light rain and snowfall at scattered places.
While Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day long harsh winter period that started on December 21 and a 20-day-long period called ‘Chillai-Khurd’ that followed it have ended, Kashmir is under grip of 10-day-long period ‘Chillai-Bachha’ (baby cold) which ends on March 1.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 23, 2023