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  • Use ‘Google Maps’ To Avoid ‘Loot’ From Auto-Drivers: RTO Kashmir

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    SRINAGAR: In order to curb overcharging by auto-rickshaw drivers in Srinagar city, the Regional Transport Officer Kashmir has urged the public to use Google Maps to check their travel distance and pay according to the rates set by the transport department. Several complaints have been received about drivers overcharging passengers without justification.

    According to Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, a rate list is readily available on the transport department’s website. For the first 2 kilometres, commuters should pay Rs 39 to the auto-rickshaw driver, and after that, the driver can charge Rs 17 per kilometre. “In this era of technology, it is not difficult for people to assert their rights. Commuters can simply use Google Maps to monitor travel distance,” said Bukhari.

    There are over 3500 auto-rickshaws in the city, making it challenging for the RTO Kashmir to hold drivers accountable on a daily basis. “Before taking a seat in an auto-rickshaw, commuters should check the travel distance. Google Maps will assist them, and they should pay based on the total distance travelled. For example, when travelling from Dalgate to Lal Bazaar, use Google Maps to determine the distance and pay the driver accordingly,” Bukhari said.

    Any violations by auto drivers can be reported to the Regional Transport Office, and action will be taken, said Bukhari. While there is a proposal to install meters in autos, the use of Google Maps is the best option for commuters in the absence of a fare meter, he added. “I appeal to the public to make use of technology, know about the distance they travel, pay Rs 39 for the first 2 kilometres, and add Rs 17 for subsequent kilometres. Education is key, and the general public must assert their rights,” Bukhari concluded. [KNT]

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Fully Funded Scholarship At Bilkent University, Turkey, Apply Now

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    SRINAGAR: The University of Bilkent is offering fully funded scholarships to both national and international students who wish to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree in Turkey. The University provides a wide range of courses in Art, Design, Architecture, Business Administration, Administrative and Social Sciences, Humanities and Letters, Science, Economics, Music and Performing Arts, Engineering, Applied Technology, and Management.

    To be eligible, all national and international students must have a BSc degree or be current MSC students with a total CGPA of 2.80/4.00, and the GRE General Test score is required to be 153 (quantitative) for international candidates. Additionally, a minimum score of 87 points in TOEFL is required for English proficiency, or the candidates must submit an IELTS score of at least 6.5 bands. In addition, the Bilkent COPE grade must be at least C.

    The required documents for the application process include a degree that will serve as proof, the candidate’s recent official transcript, two letters of recommendation, an IELTS/TOEFL Result, and a GRE Score.

    The Bilkent University Scholarship 2023 for students is fully funded, covering all expenses related to studying at one of Turkey’s top-ranked universities. The selected Ph.D. candidates will receive a monthly stipend and housing of 5,500 TL per month (23,000 INR). Similarly, MS candidates will receive a monthly stipend and housing of 4,400 TL (18,000 INR) per month with private healthcare insurance.

    The application deadline for the Bilkent University Scholarship is May 31, 2023.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Two Arrested For Kidnapping Minor Girls, Victims Rescued

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    SRINAGAR: Police have arrested two accused persons for their involvement in kidnapping of two minor girls in Baramulla.

    A police spokesperson said that police Station Sheeri received a written complaint from Abdul Rehman Beigh son of Abdul Rahim Beigh stating that his two minor daughters were kidnapped by Mohd Aqib Dar and Rayees Ahmad Lone, both residents of Pehliharan.

    Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 38/2023 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Sheeri and investigation was initiated.

    During the investigation of the case, police acting promptly arrested both the involved accused persons and rescued the minor girls. Both the accused persons have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody. After completing all necessary legal formalities, the victims were handed over to their legal heirs, the official said.

    He said that police is commitment to ensure that the accused face the full extent of the law for their heinous acts. Further investigation in this regard is going on.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • 2 students injured in knife attack in Ganderbal

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    Ganderbal, May 01: Two students were injured after being attacked by some unknown persons with a knife in Beehama area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Monday.

    An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Hidayat Ahmad Tantray and Ibrahim Ahmad Tantray were attacked by some unknown persons today afternoon, resulting in injuries to them.

    He said soon after the incident they were shifted to district hospital Ganderbal for treatment where from they have been referred to SKIMS Soura for further treatment.

    SSP Ganderbal, Nikhi Borkar told KNO that they have launched a manhunt to nab the attackers—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • JK Knife Attack Leaves Two Students Injured

    JK Knife Attack Leaves Two Students Injured

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    SRINAGAR: At least two students sustained injuries in an alleged knife attack by an unidentified youth in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, this afternoon, sources said.

    They said that two students, Hidayat Ahmad Tantray son of Ab Rashid and Ibrahim Ahmad Tantray son of Noor Mohd, both residents of Beehama Ganderbal, were attacked by an unidentified youth, leaving them with multiple injuries.

    The duo, they said, was taken to District Hospital Ganderbal from where they were referred to SKIMS Soura for further treatment.

    More details awaited. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • KCCI Addresses Concerns With EPFO Recovery And Penalty Notices

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    SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCC&I) recently held a meeting on April 28th 2023, with Mr. Rizwan ud din, Commissioner of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) in Jammu and Kashmir, to address concerns expressed by KCC&I member entities regarding recovery and penalty notices issued by EPFO under various provisions, particularly under Section 14B of the EPFO MFACT.

    During the meeting, several stakeholders were present along with the KCC&I Office Bearers. The Commissioner of EPFO was accompanied by the Enforcement Officer of EPFO, Kashmir, Ankur. The stakeholders expressed their grievances with the issuance of penalty and recovery notices under Section 14B.

    It was explained during the meeting that default or delay in payment and filing of relevant returns was caused by peculiar situations arising from the total restrictions imposed on public life in the State following the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. This included internet shutdowns and other means of communication for nearly four months. The woes that the business of public life had suffered through the unpredictable restrictions were further compounded with the life-threatening Covid-19 pandemic.

    Based on these facts, the KCC&I pleaded with the Commissioner to quash the demand raised through the notice issued under various provisions, especially Section 14B of EPF&MFACT, and condone the delay in filing the returns. The Commissioner was impressed upon to appreciate the ground situations prevailing during those difficult phases of disturbing events and takes a view accordingly.

    The Commissioner listened keenly and enlightened the stakeholders about the applicability and implications of the relevant rules for persisting non-compliance of the Act. He advised that a proper representation be made to the Ministry concerned asking for waiver of the penalties.

    The KCC&I is currently working out the details to be brought on the representation to be addressed to the concerned Ministry for favourable consideration, as advised by the Commissioner of EPFO. Faiz Ahmad Bakshi, Secretary-General of KCC&I, stated that the KCC&I will continue to work towards finding solutions to the issues faced by its members and the business community in Kashmir.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Tarigami Leads Protest For Minimum Wages, Worker Regularisation

    Tarigami Leads Protest For Minimum Wages, Worker Regularisation

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    SRINAGAR: Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, a leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), took to the streets on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital to lead a protest on the occasion of International Labour Day. Tarigami’s demonstration called for the implementation of the Minimum Wages Act in its true spirit while also demanding the abolition of the contractual system of employment.

    According to Tarigami, workers employed on a contractual or daily wage basis in the Integrated Child Development Scheme and the National Health Mission were being denied their right to basic minimum wages. He stated that “Our demand is that minimum fixed wages be given to every worker as set by the labour conference.”

    After leading the protest at Residency Road, Tarigami spoke with reporters, reiterating his stance and emphasizing the importance of fair wages for all workers. He said, “Our demand is to implement the Minimum Wages Act in letter and spirit, so that the contractual system of employment is abolished, and every worker gets the minimum fixed wages as set by the labour conference.”

    Tarigami also drew attention to the long history of struggles against labour exploitation in Kashmir, pointing out that “In Zaldagar Kashmir, labourers had protested for their rights even before the May Day protests in Chicago in 1886. Workers here had fought against the taxes imposed by the then government.”

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Ex-MLA Expelled From DPAP For Anti Party Activities

    Ex-MLA Expelled From DPAP For Anti Party Activities

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    SRINAGAR: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Monday expelled former MLA, Haji Abdul Rasheed Dar from basic membership of the party.

    DPAP Chief, Ghulam Nabi Azad expelled Haji Abdul Rasheed Dar, ex Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the basic membership of the party.

    Dar has been expelled from the party for his anti-party activities.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Fire Damages Residential House In North Kashmir Village

    Fire Damages Residential House In North Kashmir Village

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    SRINAGAR: A residential house was damaged in a fire incident in Lolab area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district this afternoon.

    Reports said that a fire broke out in a residential house in Cheepora village of Lolab area belonging to one Abdul Gani Khan, son of Late Gulab Khan. Soon after intimation, the Fire and Emergency Department reached the site and doused off the flames.

    An F&ES Department official said that the residential house was partially damaged in the incident. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Poonch Attack: Family Seeks Investigation In Suicide Case

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    Srinagar: A 50-year-old man who allegedly consumed poison on being called by police for questioning in connection with last week’s terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch died on Thursday. Mukhtar Hussain Shah, a farmer from Poonch’s Nar village, died by suicide days after being summoned by security agencies for questioning in the Bhata Durian terror attack case, as per his family. While the inquiry order says that the victim consumed poison at his home on Tuesday, April 25, the family dismissed the claim as a “white lie.” Quoting Rafaqat, Mukhtar’s brother, The Wire reported, “We took him to a hospital in Mendhar, and doctors referred us to the Rajouri district hospital on the same day where he passed away on Thursday, April 27 at 12:20 am. I don’t know why they have written these lies.”

    Mukhtar left behind a video on his phone where he can be seen speaking incoherently and breaking down multiple times. In the video, Mukhtar alleged that he, his family, and the neighbours were subjected to torture in the aftermath of the Poonch attack. Mukhtar held a small polythene bag containing a bottle of insecticide and claimed that he was taking his life due to the torture faced by his family and neighbours. He also stated that no one was listening to him even though he was telling the truth.

    Mukhtar expressed regret over the death of five army soldiers and rejected having any links with militants. He claimed to have worked with the police and the army last year during an encounter in Poonch before he allegedly took his life.

    Quoting sources at Rajouri district hospital, where Mukhtar passed away on April 27, The Wire reported that he allegedly consumed some poisonous substance, which is suspected to have caused his death. ‘The exact cause of his death will be known once the post-mortem proceedings are completed,’ the source added. Rafaqat alleged that Mukhtar had ‘bruises’ and ‘black marks’ on his back and thighs’, suggesting that he was tortured in custody. ‘If he has committed any wrong, let the investigators reveal the facts publicly. Why are they trying to hide the truth?’ he said.

    The J&K administration has appointed Tahir Mustafa Malik, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Poonch, to conduct an ‘in-depth magisterial inquiry into the incident and circumstances (that) led to the death’ of Mukhtar.”

    As news of Mukhtar’s death spread, a pall of gloom descended on the village. Accompanied by neighbours and relatives, Mukhtar’s family, which comprises elderly parents, five brothers, their wives, and children, blocked the Jammu-Poonch national highway between Bhimber Gali and Bhata Durian. The protesters demanded an impartial inquiry into the circumstances that led to Mukhtar’s death, following which the magisterial probe was ordered. During the protest, they were shouting anti-police, anti-administration, pro-army, and pro-India slogans, The Wire reported.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )