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May 9, 2023
India’s Minimum Import Price For Apples Saves Kashmir’s Orchard Owners

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by Raashid Andrabi
SRINAGAR: Kashmir’s apple growers can finally take a deep breath of relief as the Indian government has implemented a Minimum Import Price (MIP) for apples, which puts an end to the influx of cheap imports from Iran and Afghanistan.
This policy mandates that any apple costing less than Rs 50 per kilogram cannot be imported, providing a much-needed boost to the local apple industry. With over 35 lakh people, both directly and indirectly, depending on the apple industry for their livelihood, the move is expected to have a significant impact on the Kashmiri economy, which currently accounts for around 8% of the country’s GDP.
The announcement of this decision was received with open arms by the Kashmiri apple growers, who have been struggling for years with declining prices due to the cheap import of apples from neighbouring countries. The drop in apple pricing caused losses for local producers, leading to many switching their apple orchards for non-agricultural purposes. The new policy is expected to ensure that the local apple industry obtains a higher market share.
According to Majid Aslam Wafai, President of JKPICCA, “We have been lobbying for this for a long time, and we hope that this measure will protect farmers whose input costs for growing apples have gone up manifold in recent years.” He further added, “We will have a stable price now during the harvest season, beforehand the Iranian apples were sold at lesser prices here which impacted us.”
The MIP is an import price ceiling that safeguards the interests of the country’s apple growers. The import policy remains “Free” for those apples costing above Rs 50 per kilogram. However, an exception has been made for India’s neighbour Bhutan, which has been kept out of the new restrictions.
This decision by the Indian government is expected to have a significant impact on the Kashmiri economy. In Jammu and Kashmir, over 3.37 lakh hectares of land is being used for the production of fresh and dry fruits, and more area is added each year. Apples are grown on 1.68 lakh hectares of land, accounting for a significant portion of the region’s horticultural industry. Pears are cultivated on 14,161 hectares of land in the Valley.
The move is expected to safeguard the interests of local apple growers and ensure that the industry obtains a higher market share. The local farmers, who have been eagerly awaiting such a decision, are now optimistic about the future of the apple industry. One such farmer, Shabir Ahmad, said, “This decision has come as a huge relief for us. We were struggling to compete with the cheap imports from Iran and Afghanistan. Now, we can expect a fair price for our produce.”

The decision to impose an MIP for apples is a welcome move, particularly for the small-scale apple growers in the region. Many of these farmers have been struggling to make ends meet due to the lack of a proper support system. The new policy is expected to provide a much-needed boost to the local apple industry, which has been facing tough competition from cheap imports from neighbouring countries.
The Kashmiri apple industry has been a significant contributor to the region’s economy for decades. The implementation of this new policy is expected to help this industry regain its position as one of the leading horticultural industries in the country. It is also expected to provide a much-needed source of income for the local farmers who depend on the industry for their livelihood.
Overall, the decision to implement an MIP for apples is a positive step towards supporting the local apple industry in Kashmir. With this new policy in place, local farmers can finally breathe a sigh of relief and hope for a better future.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 9, 2023
Mentally Unsound Man Shot At, Hospitalised

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SRINAGAR: Officials said that a mentally unsound man was shot by the Army near the Line of Control in the Nowshera Sector of Rajouri district on Tuesday morning.
According to an official, the man was roaming around the Army establishment in the area when he was challenged by personnel. When he did not respond, the Army shot at him.
The man was taken to a nearby healthcare facility, where his condition is now said to be stable.
He has been identified as Anil, son of Bhagwan Dass from Charyala Kalal in Nowshera. Local residents reported that the man had a history of wandering around the village and was mentally unsound. (KNO)

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May 9, 2023
271 Cars Stolen In Srinagar Last Year, Only 69 Found

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SRINAGAR: Car-lifters last year stole 271 vehicles in different parts of Kashmir capital Srinagar.
Out of 271 stolen vehicles, Srinagar police managed to recover 69 stolen vehicles. The data provided by Srinagar police reveals that 202 stolen vehicles are still missing.
Police have arrested several accused in connection with vehicle theft incidents and presented challans in the court of law.
Car lifters have stolen the vehicles mostly at those places where CCTV cameras have not been installed. Police sources said that CCTV footage helps police to zero in on the thieves while in the absence of any footage, it takes time to apprehend the criminals.
Data shows that from 2020 till 2021 ending motor vehicle thefts have doubled, however, there was a slight dip in 2022.
The last three years’ data from 2020 to 2022 reveals that car lifters managed to steal 657 vehicles across Srinagar city out of which Srinagar police have recovered 199 vehicles and 458 vehicles are still missing. (KNT)

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May 9, 2023
Soldier Dies After Falling Down During Exercise

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SRINAGAR: An army soldier died after falling down during an exercise in the Drugmulla area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday.
An official stated that the soldier, Mohd Yousuf Bhat, was currently undergoing cadre training at the battalion headquarters 160 TA JAK RIF and fell down during a PT exercise. He was immediately rushed to Drugmulla, where doctors declared him brought dead.
Inquest proceedings under Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Code have already been initiated, the official added. (KS)

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May 9, 2023
G-20, Amarnath Yatra: High Level Security Meet In Srinagar On Tuesday

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SRINAGAR: A crucial security review meeting chaired by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla will take place in Srinagar on Tuesday.
Top security officials from the Union Territory will participate in the meet. Arrangements for the upcoming G-20 events, Amarnath Yatra, recent attacks in Poonch and Rajouri will be discussed besides other security-related matters including terrorism and law and order situation.
Quoting an official from from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), KNO reported that, a high level meeting will take place in Srinagar on Wednesday.
“Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla and Director Intelligence Bureau are flying to Srinagar from New Delhi. The meeting will be chaired by Bhalla,” the official said, adding top officials from police including Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh, ADGP’s of Kashmir and Jammu, Vijay Kumar and Mukesh Singh, GoC’s of 15 and 16 Corps, IGPs of CRPF and BSF, besides officers from the various intelligence agencies will participate in the meeting.
As far as the agenda of the meeting is concerned, the official said that the meeting will discuss and give the final touch to the security arrangements to be put in place for the upcoming G-20 events slated for May 22-May 24 in Srinagar and the Amarnath Yatra.
Sources in the MHA said that apart from the security plan for the G-20 events, the meeting will also prepare and finalize the plan for Amarnath Yatra.
The security grid in Kashmir has already prepared a security plan and as per sources, the PowerPoint presentation of the same will be made in the meeting. As per the plan, Lakes and Rivers will be handed over to the MARCOS while NSG will be deployed along with the special operation group (SoG) of the police for fool-proof security cover for the G-20 events that are supposed to be held at SKICC on the banks of famous Dal Lake.
“Security on highways and counter-strategy to foil any possible attacks and strikes by militants to disrupt the G-20 event will be discussed in the meet,” sources said.

ADGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar recently stated that the security grid has devised a strategy to scuttle all possible bids by militants that include drone attacks, vehicle-borne IEDs, and fidayeen strikes besides grenade attacks.
The security grid across JK is on a high alert ahead of the G-20 events in Srinagar.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 9, 2023
MeT Forecasts Dry Weather In JK For Next 24 Hours

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SRINAGAR: After days of impermanent rains in plains and light snowfall over upper reaches, the Meteorological department here on Tuesday forecast “mainly dry” weather along with a rise in day temperature in Jammu and Kashmir.
In the next 24 hours, a MeT official said that mainly dry weather is expected even though “a brief spell of rain and thunderstorm in the late afternoon or evening can’t be ruled out at some places, although chances are less.”
From May 10-12, he said, the weather is likely to be mainly dry. “There will be rise in temperature and warmer days are expected during the time.”
From May 13-15, he said there is a possibility of rain and thunderstorm at isolated places in Jammu and Kashmir.
Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 6.3°C against 6.7°C on the previous night and it was 4.4°C below normal for the summer capital.
Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 5.8°C against 4.0°C on the previous night and it was below normal by 3.4°C for the gateway town of Kashmir.
Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 1.8°C against 2.6°C on previous night and it was 3.7°C below normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 4.7°C against 5.2°C as on the previous night and it was 4.6°C below normal for the north Kashmir area.

Kokernag recorded a low of 4.0°C against 2.2°C on the previous night and it was 5.2°C below normal for the place, the officials said.
Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 0.5°C against minus 0.4°C on previous night and it was 5.7°C below normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.
Jammu recorded a low of 17.4°C against 16.3°C on the previous night and it was 5.6°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.
Banihal recorded a low of 4.8°C (below normal by 6.1°C), Batote 7.8°C (5.0°C below normal), Katra 14.5°C (5.2°C below normal) and Bhaderwah 4.0°C (below normal by 4.0°C). Ladakh’s Leh recorded a low of 1.6°C, he added. (GNS)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 9, 2023
NIA Raids Different Locations Across JK

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SRINAGAR: The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on Tuesday morning carried out raids at several locations across Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
Quoting officials, KNO reported that the National Investigating Agency (NIA) conducted raids at several places across the Union Territory
The raids are being carried at Anantnag, Kulgam, Poonch and other districts of J&K.
Raids were going on when this story was filed.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 9, 2023
Thieves Steal Iron Road Dividers, Residents Call For Increased Night Patrols

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SRINAGAR: In a strange act, miscreants in Sopore town of northern Baramulla district have stolen the iron-fitted road divider reflectors, installed a month ago across the town.
Locals said that, the road divider reflectors which were installed a month ago across Sopore town were stolen by the miscreants.
“At multiple locations including degree college crossing, Shah Dargah etc, the iron-fitted reflectors have been stolen”, they said.
A local resident said: “Theft incidents across the town is a great concern, there must be a thorough investigation. Police must intensify night patrolling, as miscreants are taking advantage of darkness.”
Confirming the incident, an official from the executing agency – Roads and Buildings Department, Sopore said that miscreants have stolen the reflectors, however, the same will be replaced so that people in particular drivers won’t face any inconvenience.
“There are few spots which need installation of reflectors, soon they too will be covered”, officials added.
Pertinent to mention here that, the reflectors were installed a month ago after many requests from the general public as the roads across the town were turning out to be the reason for accidents during evening hours. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 8, 2023
Narrow Escape For 12 Persons As Raft Overturns In Chenab River

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SRINAGAR: On Monday, a raft carrying 12 people overturned in Chenab river in Reasi district of Jammu division.
Fortunately, the tourists were rescued in time by rafting experts, locals and police personnel who were present there.
The tourists, who had come from Brailey to enjoy rafting, collided with a pillar of a bridge which caused the raft to overturn. The rafters were grateful for the timely rescue and said it was a life-risking movement.
Despite the ordeal, all 12 persons are safe and uninjured. (KNO)

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May 8, 2023