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Militant Associate Arrested With IED, Major Tragedy Averted: Police

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May 7, 2023
JK Tourism Department To Establishment A Helpline Facility For Tourists

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir tourism department on Saturday said a dedicated helpline line cum grievance redressal facility at TRC Srinagar /Jammu will be set up for tourists visiting the UT.
Secretary of Tourism and Culture, Dr Abid Rasheed Shah chaired a meeting with the stakeholders of the tourism industry to discuss and evaluate the existing facilities, identify areas for improvement as well as address any issues affecting the sector.
Shah also announced a regular monthly stakeholder consultation with the office bearers of various trade bodies of the tourism sector to identify areas for improvement and devise strategies to overcome any challenges.
Dr Abid highlighted the need for continuously upgrading facilities and services at tourist locations to meet evolving traveler expectations and attract more tourists to Jammu & Kashmir.
He emphasized the significance of maintaining world-class facilities and services at tourist destinations to attract more domestic and international visitors to the region.
Shah also highlighted the role played by tourism in economic growth and employment generation and said that there is a need for constant evaluation and improvement in facilities at tourist destinations to stay competitive in the global tourism landscape.
Examining different issues and problems faced by the sector, the Secretary specifically directed strict enforcement of rates and tariffs for the tourism services at tourist destinations for which he directed the Enforcement wing of the Department to carry regular and routine checks to look into any kind of overcharging, touting or cheating by any service provider. He also directed the installation of display boards at prominent tourist destinations regarding rates and rules of different tourism services.
During the meeting, the Tourism Secretary also spoke about the Government’s commitment to develop and promote the tourism sector as a vital contributor to the local economy adding that the tourism sector is poised to achieve new heights and contribute significantly to the region’s economy in coming days. He also emphasized on the significance of collaboration and cooperation between the stakeholders and the Department to create a vibrant and inclusive tourism industry that benefits both the tourists and the local community.

Referring to the upcoming G20 event in Kashmir, Dr Abid said that the upcoming Tourism Working Group meeting under the aegis of G20 will get the local tourism industry a big boost and it would position J&K’s tourism industry appropriately on the global canvas.
The meeting brought together key players from the tourism industry, including representatives from hotels, tour operators, and other related organizations associated with the travel trade and hospitality sector besides senior officers of the Tourism Department.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 7, 2023
JK Tourism Department To Establishment Helpline Facility For Tourists

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir tourism department on Saturday said a dedicated helpline line cum grievance redressal facility at TRC Srinagar /Jammu will be set up for tourists visiting the UT.
Secretary of Tourism and Culture, Dr Abid Rasheed Shah chaired a meeting with the stakeholders of the tourism industry to discuss and evaluate the existing facilities, identify areas for improvement as well as address any issues affecting the sector.
Shah also announced a regular monthly stakeholder consultation with the office bearers of various trade bodies of the tourism sector to identify areas for improvement and devise strategies to overcome any challenges.
Dr Abid highlighted the need for continuously upgrading facilities and services at tourist locations to meet evolving traveler expectations and attract more tourists to Jammu & Kashmir.
He emphasized the significance of maintaining world-class facilities and services at tourist destinations to attract more domestic and international visitors to the region.
Shah also highlighted the role played by tourism in economic growth and employment generation and said that there is a need for constant evaluation and improvement in facilities at tourist destinations to stay competitive in the global tourism landscape.
Examining different issues and problems faced by the sector, the Secretary specifically directed strict enforcement of rates and tariffs for the tourism services at tourist destinations for which he directed the Enforcement wing of the Department to carry regular and routine checks to look into any kind of overcharging, touting or cheating by any service provider. He also directed the installation of display boards at prominent tourist destinations regarding rates and rules of different tourism services.
During the meeting, the Tourism Secretary also spoke about the Government’s commitment to develop and promote the tourism sector as a vital contributor to the local economy adding that the tourism sector is poised to achieve new heights and contribute significantly to the region’s economy in coming days. He also emphasized on the significance of collaboration and cooperation between the stakeholders and the Department to create a vibrant and inclusive tourism industry that benefits both the tourists and the local community.

Referring to the upcoming G20 event in Kashmir, Dr Abid said that the upcoming Tourism Working Group meeting under the aegis of G20 will get the local tourism industry a big boost and it would position J&K’s tourism industry appropriately on the global canvas.
The meeting brought together key players from the tourism industry, including representatives from hotels, tour operators, and other related organizations associated with the travel trade and hospitality sector besides senior officers of the Tourism Department.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 7, 2023
Tourist From Gujrat Dies In South Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: A tourist from Gujarat suddenly fell unconscious and died in hotel Pine in the Pahalgam area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday.
Officials said that one tourist namely Liyakat Ali son of Mohammad Ali resident of Fateh Gunj Gujarat suddenly fell unconscious.
He was taken to GMC Anantnag by his relatives but doctors declared him brought dead.
Meanwhile, medico-legal formalities are being conducted and further proceedings have been taken up—(KS)

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May 7, 2023
MeT Predicts More Rains, Lightning As Night Temp Records Drop In JK

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir recorded major drop in temperature while as weather department on Sunday forecast more rain, thunderstorm, and lightning at most places of the Kashmir Valley and many places of the Jammu region during late afternoon and evening.
“Hailstorms with gusty winds are also expected at a few places,” an official of the meteorological department said.
On May 8, he said, rain and thunderstorm were expected at many places of J&K with the possibility of “hailstorms and gusty wind at one or two places.”
He said mainly dry weather was expected on May 9-12.
He advised farmers to postpone spraying of orchards and harvesting of crops till May 8.
Tourists have been asked to keep warm clothes and eatables ready as the weather will be colder till May 8.
Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 6.5°C against 10.4°C on the previous night and it was 4.2°C above normal for the summer capital.
Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 5.2°C against 8.0°C on the previous night and it was below normal by 4.0°C for the gateway town of Kashmir.

Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 2.1°C against 5.4°C on previous night and it was 3.4°C above normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Kokernag recorded a low of 4.2°C against 8.2°C on the previous night and it was 5.0°C below normal for the place, the officials said.
Gulmarg recorded a low of 0.4°C against 4.0°C on previous night and it was 4.8°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 6.3°C against 7.4°C as on the previous night and it was 3.0°C below normal for the north Kashmir area.
Jammu recorded a low of 16.1°C against 19.7°C on the previous night and it was 6.9°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.
Banihal recorded a low of 6.3°C (below normal by 4.6°C), Batote 8.3°C (4.5°C below normal), Katra 13.8°C (5.9°C below normal) and Bhaderwah 6.7°C (below normal by 2.9°C). Ladakh’s Leh recorded a low of minus 0.8°C, he added. (GNS)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 7, 2023
Woman Dies Of Electrocution In South Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: A woman was electrocuted to death in the Kokernag area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Sunday
Quoting an official, KNO reported that Samia Jan of Nagam Kokernag received an electric shock at her home on Sunday morning.
He said soon after she was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was declared dead on arrival.
Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and further investigation has been taken up—(KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 7, 2023
Transfer Policy Formulated After Careful Consideration Of All Factors: DSEJ

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SRINAGAR: Director School Education, Jammu, Ashok Kumar Sharma on Saturday said that the transfer policy of teachers has been formulated after careful consideration of all the factors related to the transfer process and keeping the interest of the students at the center.
The DSEJ was speaking at an interactive session with the media fraternity which was attended by Dr Rajesh Kumar, Personnel Officer DSEJ, Mamata Sharma, Deputy Director(Planning) DSEJ, and the representatives from electronic, print, and social media.
The Director discussed the various provisions of the transfer policy of teachers with the media personnel and informed them that the objective of the policy is to ensure a fair and transparent transfer process for teaching staff in government schools.
The Director addressed various queries regarding the issues faced by the students studying in private schools and said that appropriate steps would be taken by the Directorate in accordance with the law, to address these issues.
He also urged the private schools to adhere to the guidelines set by the government for ensuring ethical practices and a justifiable fee structure.
The Director School Education Jammu also appreciated the efforts of the media fraternity for maintaining a constructive dialogue on matters related to the education sector.
The department remains committed to ensuring high-quality education for students in Jammu and Kashmir and looks forward to the continued support of the media in this endeavor, he said.
For any further information or queries regarding the new transfer policy for the teaching fraternity interested parties are welcome to contact the office of the Director School Education Jammu/CEOs in the District.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 7, 2023
Rampaging Wild Boars Damage Crops In North Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: Wild boars have turned into a formidable foe for farmers across the Hajin area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district, people complained on Saturday.
The locals said that the wild boars have been on a rampage, causing extensive damage to crops and apple orchards across the area, leaving the agricultural community in distress.
“Despite efforts by wildlife authorities to curb the menace, their attempts have fallen short, leaving farmers in a state of desperation,” they said, adding that the department should take effective steps to put an end to this menace.
“These wild boars have transformed our once peaceful fields into a relentless battleground. They rampage in packs, leaving destruction in their wake and consuming our toil overnight,” laments Mohammad Sultan, a local farmer who sorrowfully recounts the decimation of 30 percent of his prized apple orchard to the insatiable foraging of these formidable beasts.
“We have invested our sweat and blood into these fields, only to witness them being destroyed by these beasts. We need immediate help from the authorities.”
Farmers bear the burden of substantial financial losses while they anxiously await a solution to their plight. The unyielding attack on their means of sustenance has left them disheartened, teetering on the brink of despair.
“Our hopes rest on the authorities comprehending the urgency of the situation and promptly taking decisive action. Our very survival hangs in the balance,” expresses Mohammad Hassan, a fellow farmer affected by the ongoing crisis
Meanwhile, an official said that concrete measures will be taken to protect them from these Wild Boars. Historically, the Wild Boar was brought into the valley by erstwhile Dogra ruler, Maharaja Gulab Singh, for hunting purposes—(KNO)

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May 7, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Reviews Security Situation In Rajouri

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SRINAGAR: A Day after five army personnel were killed in an ongoing combat operation in Kandi forest of Rajouri, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took stock of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir’s border districts of Rajouri and Poonch.
Defence Minister landed at Jammu’s technical Airport in a special aircraft, from where he was accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Army Chief General Manoj Pande and Army Commander Northern Command Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi towards Rajouri.
The Defence Minister took stock of the operational preparedness of the Indian Army and the security situation along the border area during his visit and also interacted with troops at an Army Base Camp in Rajouri.
As per an official, the defence minister chaired a high-level security meeting to review the overall security scenario of JK. During interaction with soldiers, the defence minister commended their valour and zeal while operating in challenging situations and asserted that the nation feels secure because of the unmatched courage, commitment and constant vigil of the soldiers of the Indian Army.
Earlier in the day, the army had neutralized one militant, while other was reported to have been injured in ongoing gun battle at Kandi forests of Rajouri.
“In the ongoing joint operation in Kandi Forest, Rajouri sector by Indian Army in coordination with JKP & CRPF, at approx 0700 hours the cordon while closing in spotted and pinned down the terrorists. In the ensuing gunbattle Onemilitant has ben neutralised and other is likely injured,” PRO Defence Lieutenant Colonel Devender Anand said.
A statement from the Army’s Northern Command said its personnel have been conducting “relentless intelligence-based operations to flush out a group of militants involved in an ambush on an Army truck in the Tota Gali area of Bhata Dhurian in Jammu region last month”—(KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 6, 2023
JK’s Sex Ratio At Birth Better Than National Average: NHM Director

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SRINAGAR: The sex ratio at birth in Jammu and Kashmir is better than the national average, while sex determination is being regulated through effective implementation of the PCPNDT Act, NHM Director Ayushi Sudan said on Saturday.
Talking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in Srinagar, she said that the sex ratio in J&K is definitely better than the national average because of social factors.
“There is still a need for capacity building for the Pre-conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (prohibition of sex selection) Act, 1994 and the main aim of the act is to prohibit sex determination, especially at the time of prenatal diagnosis,” Sudan said.
She added that gender bias and sex determination are critical public health concerns, which are being regulated through effective implementation of the PCPNDT Act, for which a comprehensive action strategy has been devised and monitored. “There is a need for capacity building of our stakeholders so that this act can be handled in a better and more effective way. With better understanding, we are hopeful of further improvement in the future,” she said.
Sudan also stated that streamlining the PCPNDT Act is only one aspect to improve the sex ratio, but there are several other aspects like women empowerment and different programs that can help in further improvement of the sex ratio at birth in J&K. “With women’s empowerment, there will be further improvement in the future,” she said.
Notably, as per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), the sex ratio at birth for children born (females per 1,000 males) has increased from 923 in 2015-2016 to 976 in 2019-2020. As per the NFHS-5 data, against the national average of 929 girl children born for every 1,000 boys, J&K has 976 girl children born for every 1,000 boys. The urban areas have a slight edge over rural pockets, with 978 girl children born for every 1,000 boys in urban areas, while the rate was 976 in rural areas, she added. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 6, 2023