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Two cops including an officer suspended for allegedly taking bribe in J&K’s Ramban

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Ramban, Apr 10: Jammu Kashmir Police Monday suspended two cops including an officer for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from a driver in Ramband district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Two cops were suspended after a video went viral on social media showing policemen taking bribe from a driver.
Police said that a video was doing rounds on various social media platforms wherein a traffic Police cop deployed at Ramban Bazar to Trishol Morh is allegedly seen indulging in unprofessional conduct by accepting money from a Driver at Naka Trishol Morh.
Police as per the news agency Kashmir News Trust said that it is taken serious note of the incident and placed Selection Grade Constable
Mohammed Latief and his Incharge ASI Bini Kumar under suspension with immediate effect.
Police have also initiated a Departmental Enquiry against the accused cops. [KNT]
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

April 10, 2023
BSF officer dies of bullet injury in J&K’s Kathua district

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Jammu: A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel died of a bullet injury in J&K’s Kathua district on Sunday, official sources said.
As per the sources, Assistant Sub-KInspector Sukhnandan Prasad, of Madhya Pradesh, died of a bullet injury from his service rifle on the international border in Kathua.
“He was posted at Gurnam border outpost in Hiranagar sector when he was found in an injured condition.

“He was shifted to hospital where doctors said he was dead on arrival,” a source said.
It is not clear whether Prasad died of accidental fire from his service rifle or by suicide.
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April 2, 2023
JK’s Hydroelectric Project Progress Disappoints, Says CAG Report

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SRINAGAR: In what could raise questions on J&K Government’s capacity to harness water resources, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has revealed that only 10 micro/mini/small hydel power projects with the capacity of 79.75 MWs (five percent) have been commissioned in Jammu & Kashmir against 374 identified project sites with power generation capacity of 1,725.53 MWs.
According to the auditor’s findings on the progress of micro/mini/small hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, only 10 projects with a total capacity of 79.75 MWs (five percent) have been commissioned out of the 374 identified project sites capable of generating 1,725.53 MWs. The report further indicates that these projects faced time overruns ranging from four months to over seven years.
“While no action was taken for 225 sites (60 per cent) after their identification, bids were invited for 115 sites (31 per cent) only. No response was received for 70 sites and out of 45 sites awarded for development of hydro power projects, 32 IPPs either failed to fulfil commitments like obtaining statutory clearances for execution of projects or did not deposit upfront premium or the allotment of projects was terminated due to land issues, slow progress and techno economic viability reasons,” reads the report.
The audit also pointed out that Jammu & Kashmir couldn’t avail Rs 2000 crore proposed for the development of small hydroelectric projects under the Prime Minister’s Development Package announced in 2015.
“For 20 sites proposed under Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP), GoI had not acceded to the request of the Government of J&K for the release of funds. The project “Implementation of Small Hydro power projects” with provision Rs 2,000 crore was sanctioned (November 2015) under PMDP. The Board of Directors (BoD) of JKPDC in its 73rd meeting (October 2017) accorded approval for implementation of 20 projects through EPC mode to be funded under PMDP as well as funds to be arranged by Power Development Department subject to their viability vis-à-vis evacuation of power. The request of Government of J&K for release of funds under PMDP was not acceded by GoI in view of high project cost and unviable tariff of these 20 projects as a result the JKPDC could not avail assistance from GoI,” the report states.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 30, 2023
Powerful blast creates crater in ground near India-Pak border in J-K’s Kathua

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Hiranagar: A powerful blast has occurred at a hamlet near the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, creating a huge crater in the ground and triggering fear among the locals, officials said on Thursday.
Sources said it appears to be an IED blast. they said.
The news of a blast was received from some villagers. They said that they could hear a loud explosoin. The situation is under control. Search operation launched, investigation is on. Search operation will be conducted in the morning as well: Shivdeep Singh, SSP Kathua pic.twitter.com/E5yPj2UzgW
— Jammu Kashmir News Network 🇮🇳 (@TheYouthPlus) March 30, 2023
Information about the explosion was received around 9.30 pm on Wednesday, SSP Kathua Shivdeep Singh Jamwal told PTI.
“We have also launched a search operation Thursday morning. The bomb squad has collected the samples from the site and sent them for tests,” the SSP said.
Block Development Committee (BDC) chairman Ram Lal Kaliya, a resident of Saniyal village which is just 300 metres from the border post, said, “Around 9.30 pm on Wednesday we heard an explosion. I informed the post incharge who also confirmed the sound of the blast.”
The blast site was located after one-and-half hours, he said, adding that a big crater was found in an agriculture field.
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March 30, 2023
JK’s MLA Hostel Sheds Prison Tag

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SRINAGAR: The administration of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory has removed the prison tag from MLA hostel Srinagar, where Kashmir’s mainstream leaders were lodged after their detention in 2019.
The UT’s Home department has de-notified MLA hostel Srinagar as subsidiary jail. It was still a prison on papers.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of Section 2 of the Prisoners Act, 1900(Act. No 10 of 1987, the building with the premises declared and notified as “subsidiary jail” vide notification S.0. 09 dated 14.11.2019 is hereby de-notified with immediate effect,” reads a notification issued by the Home department.
On November 14, 2019, 34 mainstream leader’s including Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone, bureaucrat-turned-politician Shah Faesal and NC general secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar were lodged in MLA hostel.
They were shifted to MLA hostel due to escalating cost of their lodging at SKICC. Three days before their shifting, on November 14, 2019, the MLA hostel was notified as a subsidiary jail under the Prisoners Act-1900 which became applicable to J&K from October 31, 2019.
Hilal Akbar Lone, son of NC MP Muhammad Akbar Lone was the last person released from MLA hostel in March 2021. (KNO)

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March 29, 2023
Infant kidnapped from govt health centre in J-K’s Poonch

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Jammu: An infant was reunited with her family within hours after she was allegedly abducted from a public health centre in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district by a woman posing as a nurse, police said on Sunday.
Abdul Hamid Gujjar, a resident of Shindhra village in Haveli, alleged that he was contacted on Saturday by a woman who introduced herself as a nurse at the public health centre in Lassana, a police spokesperson said.
She enquired about the 25-day-old baby’s vaccination record and convinced him to bring her to the health centre for availing of financial aid.
“Hamid took the baby to the public health centre where a burqa-clad woman deceived him and fled with the infant after engaging him in paperwork,” the spokesperson said.
After Hamid lodged a police complaint, a case under relevant sections was registered at Surankote police station and an investigation taken up.
“During the investigation, human and technical intelligence was collated Police teams raided different locations and the baby was recovered from two women in the Ramkund area of Mankote tehsil,” the spokesperson said.
Further investigation is underway, he added.

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March 19, 2023
Parliamentarians Show Keen Interest In JK’s Lithium Reserves

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SRINAGAR: Parliamentarians across the country have shown keen interest in recently discovered Lithium mines in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
As per the proceedings of the parliament, which resumed after recess on Monday, many parliamentarians asked questions in the house related to Lithium mines and Government of India’s strategy to utilize its full potential.
BJP’s MP Jugalji Mathurji Thakor, Brij Lal and Trinamool Congress party’s Jawhar Sircar among many others asked the government to share the plan to utilize lithium extract in optimum manner and timeline for extraction of Lithium.
The house also sought the viability to undertake the mining of said reserves and a plan outlined for the same with its timeline.
The government in series of replies maintained that Geological Survey of India (GSI) carried out a G3 stage project during Field Season 2020-21 and 2021-22 in Salal Haimna areas of Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir following which estimated an inferred resource (G3) of 5.9 million tonnes of lithium ore and the report has been handed over to the Government of Union Territory of JK.
“Geological Survey of India (GSI) generates baseline geoscience data through mapping, e.g. geological, geochemical, geophysical which is a prerequisite for identifying the potential area for systematic mineral exploration. Based on the mapping data, GSI carries out systematic mineral exploration activities for various major mineral commodities including lithium,” the government said in the parliament.
“In part of Jammu and Kashmir, as a follow up of lithium exploration in Salal-Haimna areas of Reasi district, GSI has taken up another reconnaissance G4 stage exploration programme on lithium and associated mineral in Panasa – Dugga – Baldhanun – Chakar – Sangarmarg (Saro-da-Bas) area of Reasi district during current field season 2022-23 and the work is in progress,” the reply reads, adding, “Based on the mapping outcome more exploration programme on various mineral commodities including lithium will be taken up in future in different parts of the country including Jammu and Kashmir.”
On the exact valuation of the mine block and its potential, the government said that the mineral block will be auctioned as Composite License (CL) by the Government of Union Territory of JK. The financial aviability will be determined after auctioning by the successful bidder.

The date of extraction of lithium will depend upon successful auction of the mineral block.
However, sources said that the government is poised to invite bids for the auction of the newly discovered lithium reserves in Jammu as early as June quarter.
Official sources further added that discoveries are not early-stage finds and the government plans to call for bids to start the process.
“G-3 level find, which means we are sure of significant reserves and, hence, starting the process to mine this critical non-ferrous metal soon,” the official said.
Based on United Nations Framework Classification (UNFC), which is a three-dimensional system considering geological, feasibility, and economic factors, the reserves are classified into four stages—G4 (reconnaissance), G3 (prospecting), G2 (general exploration) and G1 (detailed exploration).
The official added that the auctions would be open to all, like any other government auction, with one key condition: “The government would mandate that lithium found is refined only in India and not sent abroad for processing.” (KNO)

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March 14, 2023
JK’s Oil Industry To Witness Significant Transformation with ₹ 1290 Cr Outlay: Govt

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s oil industry would be witnessing a significant transformation with implementation of multifarious initiatives under Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) by the Agriculture Production Department.
The recent release of final report by the Apex Committee, headed by Dr Mangla Rai, Former DG ICAR, has charted out the roadmap for implementation of 29 projects under HADP, a government spokerperson said in a statement.
Significantly, among the approved projects, promotion of oilseed cultivation has been given due consideration. The Oil seed project included several interventions aimed at increasing oilseed production and productivity, with an estimated annual output worth ₹ 1290 crore, the statement reads.
Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo, reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir’s oil industry is about to receive a significant boost. The department will be implementing a multifaceted initiative aimed at promoting oilseed cultivation in the region with a project outlay of ₹ 31.00 crore. This three year project is expected to create more job opportunities and contribute towards overall economic growth of the region.
Jammu and Kashmir is known for its diverse agro-climatic conditions that provide a suitable environment for cultivation of various crops, including oilseeds, the spokesperson said.
To promote oilseed cultivation in the region, the JK government has taken several initiatives under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP).
The government intends to bring 210 Th Ha under oilseed cultivation from the current 140 Th Ha over the next three years. About 202.50 Th Ha shall be covered under rapeseed and mustard cultivation and 7.50 Th Ha shall be covered under sesame seed cultivation.
Besides, 70,000 Ha of additional areas shall be covered in potential oilseed districts like Kathua, Samba, Jammu, Udhampur, Rajouri, Reasi, Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama, Budgam, and Ganderbal and districts like Shopian, Bandipora, Ramban, and Doda, by utilizing fallow lands, culturable waste lands and leveraging increased cropping intensity apart from promoting intercropping systems.
More than 50% of the net sown area in Jammu division is rain-fed. Therefore, this project aims to promote crop diversification by cultivating sesame seed as a Kharif crop in Kandi and rain-fed areas of Jammu division. The total requirement of edible oils in the UT is ₹ 14.20 lakh quintal, whereas the UT produces only 3.36 lakh quintal. Hence, this initiative is crucial for region’s food security and economic growth.
The Union Territory (UT) is all set to witness a massive transformation in the agriculture sector with implementation of a ground-breaking project that promises to increase oil seed production and create employment opportunities. The interventions, which included providing subsidized seeds and fertilizers, increasing the seed replacement rate and adopting innovative technologies like INM/IPM and micro irrigation, are aimed at boosting oil seed production from 11.20 lakh quintal to 25.20 lakh quintal annually, and productivity from 8 quintal per Ha to 12 quintal per Ha. This will also result in a significant increase in production of edible oils from 3.36 lakh quintal to 9.07 lakh quintal. The project is expected to reduce the deficit in oil seed production by 35% and substantially decrease the outflow of foreign exchange due to oilseed imports.
As part of the project, farmers will receive 50% assistance with a subsidy ceiling of ₹4000/- per quintal for purchasing high-yielding varieties of mustard and rapeseed. Similarly, 50% subsidy with a ceiling of ₹8000/- per quintal will be provided to beneficiaries for procuring hybrid rapeseed, mustard, and improved varieties of sesame seed.
Additionally, to improve the seed replacement rate of oil seeds, 50% subsidy with a ceiling of ₹2500/- per quintal will be provided for producing foundation and certified seeds to boost productivity and promote area expansion. To further increase cultivation, 11,200 Ha will be brought under cluster cultivation of oil seeds, with 50% incentives extended up to ₹5000/- per Ha under cluster demonstrations and up to ₹7000/- per Ha under front-line demonstrations to meet all input costs for the cultivation of mustard, rapeseed, sesame, and linseed.
The project also included the provision of essential production inputs like gypsum, pyrite, lime, supply of azobacter, rhizobium, etc., PP chemicals, bio pesticides, insecticides and bio agents at 50% subsidy, up to a maximum ceiling of ₹750/- per Ha. As a significant boost to automation, 300 power-operated spray pumps will be distributed at 50% subsidy with a maximum subsidy ceiling of ₹10000/- per unit and 180 power weeder/seed drill/multi-crop planter/multi-crop thresher, etc., will be distributed at 50% subsidy with a maximum ceiling of ₹75000/- per unit. The project also envisages establishment of 150 borewells and 150 sprinkler systems to upgrade the irrigation system.
Additionally, under post-harvest management, 50% incentive will be provided on the establishment of 70 oil mills with filter press, 30 oilseed extractors, and two branding and marketing units.
The project is expected to lead to a net increase in the return to farmers by 10 to 12% and a reduction in input costs by 15 to 20%, besides creating 7800 jobs and 300 enterprises.
This ambitious project is a significant step towards transforming the agriculture sector in the UT, and its success will contribute towards overall economic growth of the region.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 13, 2023
Man arrested for killing woman, chopping her body into pieces in J&K’s Budgam

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Srinagar: J&K Police said on Sunday that it has arrested a man for killing a woman and chopping her body into pieces in Budgam district.
Police said it has arrested 45-year old Shabir Ahmad Wani, a carpenter, belonging to Ompora area in Budgam district for killing and chopping the body of a 30-year old woman belonging to Soibug village of the same district into pieces.
“The accused chopped the body of the victim into pieces and dumped it at different places.
“The woman was missing from her home for the last four days.
“The accused revealed that he murdered the woman and cut her body into pieces and disposed it off at different places, including Railway bridge Ompora and Sebden, where from the victim’s head and other parts of body were recovered last night.
“The accused has been arrested, all the body parts were recovered from locations including her head from his home and further investigation is going on,” police said.
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March 12, 2023
Hope it’s taken to logical conclusion: Mehbooba on J-K’s Amshipora case

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Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Wednesday expressed hope that the Army court’s decision to recommend life imprisonment for a captain in connection with a “staged” encounter in Shopian district’s Amshipora is taken to a logical conclusion.
She also demanded government jobs for the victim’s families.
Completing general court-martial proceedings in less than a year, an Army court has recommended life imprisonment for a captain in connection with the killing of three men in the “staged” encounter in Amshipora in south Kashmir in July 2020.
According to officials, the life sentence is subject to confirmation by higher army authorities.
“I hope the case is taken to a logical conclusion because we have seen, be it Pathribal or Machhil, it is said there will be action, but ultimately, nothing happens.
“I hope the three innocent labourers who were brutally murdered get justice,” Mehbooba told reporters in the Shopian district in south Kashmir.
She said Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha had promised government jobs to the victims’ families and should keep the pledge.
“Whatever little money they were given, that was spent in fighting the case. Now they have nothing left. So, I appeal to the LG to provide jobs to them,” Mehbooba added.

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister also demanded government job and compensation to the family of Rashid Dar of Kunan village in Kupwara, whose body was recently found in a forest “after he went missing in army custody two months earlier”.
“He was also an innocent labourer. He was in Army custody and disappeared. Then his body was found. We have no hope of justice, but, I will still say that a thorough probe be conducted.
“His family is very poor, they should be given a job and a huge compensation from the Army,” Mehbooba said.
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March 8, 2023