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Smoking at Public Places: 20,000 Challans, Rs 15 Lakh Collected From Violators In Last Four Years

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SRINAGAR: As the government has taken slew of measures to decrease the percentage of tobacco consumption in the UT, authorities have produced over 20,000 challans and collected over Rs 15 lakh from violators for smoking in public places in Kashmir division.
As per the data accessed by news agency KNO,around 20,002 challans were produced and Rs 152 1552 were collected from violators in the valley in the last four years.
Data reveals that in year 2019-20, 791 challans were produced under section 4 and Rs 85,390 were collected, Rs 250 collected from 5 challans under section 6(a), Rs 5600 collected from 25 challans under section 6 (B) , Rs 750 collected from 9 violators under section 5 and 200 collected from 2 violators under section 7.
It reveals that in year 2020-21, 5,944 challans were produced under section 4 and Rs 615,210 were collected, Rs 300 collected from 6 challans under section 6(a), Rs 300 collected from 06 challans under section 6 (B) , Rs 950 collected from 19 violators under section 5 and 150 collected from 3 violators under section 7.
It also reveals that in year 2021-22, 5,435 challans were produced under section 4 and Rs 572,080 were collected, Rs 200 collected from 4 challans under section 6(a), Rs 300 collected from 06 challans under section 6 (B) , Rs 650 collected from 12 violators under section 5 and 50 collected from one violator under section 7.
Data adds that in year 2022-23, 7,707 challans were produced under section 4 and Rs 265,572 were collected, Rs 150 collected from 3 challans under section 6(a) , Rs 350 collected from 7 violators under section 5 and 100 collected from 2 violators under section 7.
Notably, about 1200 persons quit smoking in Kashmir in the last four years.
Pertinently, as per GATS 2 Data 35.2% Men & 5.1% women & 20.8% of all Adults currently smoke Tobacco in JK.

6.8% Men & 1.5% women and 4.3% of all adults currently use smokeless Tobacco, 39.7% Men & 6.2 % women & 23.7% of all adults either smoke tobacco or use smokeless Tobacco.
The National Health and Family Survey-5 (NHFS-5) data reveals nearly one-third (32%) of men, but only 1 percent of women, aged 15-49 use some form of tobacco.
“Tobacco products mostly used by men are cigarettes (27%), bidis (4%), hookah and cigars or pipe (2% each). Among women and men, the use of any form of tobacco is slightly higher in rural areas (1.4% for women and 35% for men) than in urban areas (0.7% for women and 24% for men),” the data adds.(KNO)

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March 14, 2023
Smoking In Public Places: 20,000 Challans, Rs 15 Lakh Collected From Violators In Last Four Years

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SRINAGAR: As the government has taken slew of measures to decrease the percentage of tobacco consumption in the UT, authorities have produced over 20,000 challans and collected over Rs 15 lakh from violators for smoking in public places in Kashmir division.
As per the data accessed by news agency KNO,around 20,002 challans were produced and Rs 152 1552 were collected from violators in the valley in the last four years.
Data reveals that in year 2019-20, 791 challans were produced under section 4 and Rs 85,390 were collected, Rs 250 collected from 5 challans under section 6(a), Rs 5600 collected from 25 challans under section 6 (B) , Rs 750 collected from 9 violators under section 5 and 200 collected from 2 violators under section 7.
It reveals that in year 2020-21, 5,944 challans were produced under section 4 and Rs 615,210 were collected, Rs 300 collected from 6 challans under section 6(a), Rs 300 collected from 06 challans under section 6 (B) , Rs 950 collected from 19 violators under section 5 and 150 collected from 3 violators under section 7.
It also reveals that in year 2021-22, 5,435 challans were produced under section 4 and Rs 572,080 were collected, Rs 200 collected from 4 challans under section 6(a), Rs 300 collected from 06 challans under section 6 (B) , Rs 650 collected from 12 violators under section 5 and 50 collected from one violator under section 7.
Data adds that in year 2022-23, 7,707 challans were produced under section 4 and Rs 265,572 were collected, Rs 150 collected from 3 challans under section 6(a) , Rs 350 collected from 7 violators under section 5 and 100 collected from 2 violators under section 7.
Notably, about 1200 persons quit smoking in Kashmir in the last four years.
Pertinently, as per GATS 2 Data 35.2% Men & 5.1% women & 20.8% of all Adults currently smoke Tobacco in JK.

6.8% Men & 1.5% women and 4.3% of all adults currently use smokeless Tobacco, 39.7% Men & 6.2 % women & 23.7% of all adults either smoke tobacco or use smokeless Tobacco.
The National Health and Family Survey-5 (NHFS-5) data reveals nearly one-third (32%) of men, but only 1 percent of women, aged 15-49 use some form of tobacco.
“Tobacco products mostly used by men are cigarettes (27%), bidis (4%), hookah and cigars or pipe (2% each). Among women and men, the use of any form of tobacco is slightly higher in rural areas (1.4% for women and 35% for men) than in urban areas (0.7% for women and 24% for men),” the data adds.(KNO)

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March 14, 2023
Generally Cloudy, Dry Weather Forecast In JK

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SRINAGAR: Generally cloudy but dry weather has been forecast in Jammu and Kashmir till March 17 while as the minimum temperature recorded a slight decrease on Tuesday.
Quoting a meteorological department official, news agency GNS reported that Srinagar recorded a low of 5.3°C against 5.8°C on the previous night and it was 1.6°C above normal for the summer capital.
Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 2.4°C against 3.5°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 0.4°C against 1.2°C on the previous night and it was 0.8°C above normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Kokernag recorded a low of 4.5°C against 4.9°C on the previous night and it was 2.0°C above normal for the place, the officials said.
Gulmarg recorded a low of 0.6°C against minus 0.4°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 2.8°C against 2.7°C on the previous night and it was 0.5°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.
Jammu recorded a low of 14.7°C against 14.8°C on the previous night. It was 0.7°C above normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 4.7°C (above normal by 0.5°C), Batote 6.7°C (normal), Katra 13.6°C (1.9°C above normal) and Bhadarwah 4.9°C (1.9°C above normal).
Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil, he said, recorded a low of minus 4.2°C and minus 3.9°C respectively.
He said till March 17, “generally cloudy with dry weather” is expected.
“Afternoon thunderstorms at isolated places can’t be ruled out,” the official said, adding, “Generally cloudy with intermittent light rain with thunder at scattered places was expected during March 18-21.” (GNS)

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March 14, 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
Teenager Allegedly Hangs Self To Death In North Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: A teenage boy allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his home in Bathipora village of Sumbal in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said on Tuesday.
Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that early morning the boy was found hanging at his residence by his family members.
“It was not immediately known as to why he took this extreme step,” he said.
Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of this incident and further investigation has been initiated. (KNO)

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March 14, 2023
NIA Raids Six Locations In Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday carried out searches at several locations in the Kashmir Valley in a case related to militant conspiracy.
Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that the NIA raids were underway at six locations in the Kashmir Valley.
He said the case was filed last year alleging criminal conspiracy for carrying out militant and subversive activities hatched by the cadres and OGWs of various proscribed organisations and their affiliates and off-shoots, operating under various pseudo names, at the behest of their Pakistani handlers.
The official said the suspects are involved in carrying out attacks by using cyber-space in JK, targeting of minorities, security personnel and spreading communal disharmony.
“Initial searches carried out last year had led to seizure of digital devices which were analysed forensically. Current searches are based on those leads,” he said.
Searches were underway at different locations in Srinagar, Kulgam, Pulwama, Anantnag and Shopian. (KNO)

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March 14, 2023
Mother-Son Duo Arrested With Charas Like Substance In North Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said that the supply network of drugs like charas in Bandipora town has received a big jolt as they have arrested mother-son duo and recovered charas like substance and cash from them in the district.
The Police in a tweet, said that it recovered charas like substance packed in sachets along with some cash from the mother-son duo identified as Posha Begum and her son Aqib Waza, whose father Khurshid Waza (MANDELA) has already been booked.
The police also said that a case under relevant sections of laws has been registered and further investigation is going on.
In another tweet, Bandipora Police said that it has recovered charas like substance along with cash seizure of 71,845 and arrested one lady Babli Begum who is a repeat offender, presently out on bail in an earlier NDPS Case. “Cognizance taken under the relevant sections of NDPS Act in PS Bandipora,” it added.
Senior Superintendent of Bandipora Police, Lakshay Vinod Sharma said that the entire family has been involved in selling charas in the town and their arrest is likely to end the supply network of drugs like charas in Bandipora town.
He further said that the police are also going to apply for bail cancellation in the previous cases. (KNO)

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March 13, 2023
Mother Son Peddling Drugs, Arrested In North Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said that the supply network of drugs like charas in Bandipora town has received a big jolt as they have arrested mother-son duo and recovered charas like substance and cash from them in the district.
The Police in a tweet, said that it recovered charas like substance packed in sachets along with some cash from the mother-son duo identified as Posha Begum and her son Aqib Waza, whose father Khurshid Waza (MANDELA) has already been booked.
The police also said that a case under relevant sections of laws has been registered and further investigation is going on.
In another tweet, Bandipora Police said that it has recovered charas like substance along with cash seizure of 71,845 and arrested one lady Babli Begum who is a repeat offender, presently out on bail in an earlier NDPS Case. “Cognizance taken under the relevant sections of NDPS Act in PS Bandipora,” it added.
Senior Superintendent of Bandipora Police, Lakshay Vinod Sharma said that the entire family has been involved in selling charas in the town and their arrest is likely to end the supply network of drugs like charas in Bandipora town.
He further said that the police are also going to apply for bail cancellation in the previous cases. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 13, 2023
Power Curtailment Schedule Revised In Kashmir: KPDCL

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SRINAGAR: The government on Monday said that the power curtailment has been reduced by three hours and that the new power schedule will be announced by the end of March.
Chief Engineer, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Javed Yousuf Dar, said that there has been reduction in the power curtailment since the beginning of this month.
He also said that in the metered areas, the power curtailment in less than three hours, adding, “We are planning to come up with the new power schedule by the end of March.”
Earlier, the KPDCL in wake of the winter season had announced curtailment schedule in Kashmir. The authorities had decided to go for eight hour curtailment for non-metered areas and 4.5-hour power cuts in the metered areas. (KNO)

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March 13, 2023
Sale Of Jobs Not Allowed In Jk Anymore: LG Sinha On JKSSB Controversy

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SRINAGAR: Taking a jibe at the mainstream parties that ruled JK over the past seven decades, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said that those who gave jobs to militants and their family members have no right to talk about “fair recruitment.”
Addressing the function regarding laying of foundation stones of various projects related to Jammu Smart City at Jammu Convention Centre, LG Sinha said that many people don’t want fair recruitment to take place in the UT.
“Those who gave jobs to militants and their family members are raising fingers at the ongoing recruitment processes. These people have no right to do so,” the LG said, adding that “one lakh backdoor appointments were made by these people have made it difficult the administration.”
The LG said that the SSB recruitment issue was raised and complaints were found true after which the administration handed over the case to the country’s premier investigating agency—CBI.
“CBI is still probing the case and so far many arrests have been made. No matter how influential the people involved in the fake recruitments and irregularities, they won’t be spared at all,” he said.
He said that people should remain assured that strict action will be taken against those who are found in irregularities or any other misconduct in the SSB exams.
“Gone are the days when jobs were sold on roads and shops. Jobs will be given to those who have competence and the process of all recruitments will be fair and transparent,” the LG said.
He said that if anyone feels or sees any sort of misconduct in any exam or recruitment process, the same should be brought to the notice of the administration. “I assure a very strict action will be taken against those found involved,” he said.

He said a series of developmental projects are being taken up in Jammu under the Smart City Project. “The face of Jammu will change and the people of Jammu will feel a great and big change in the days and months ahead. The life of Jammuites will be made safe, secure and hassle free through the huge developmental activities that are under way at present,” he said. (KNO)

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March 13, 2023