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JK High Court Orders Fresh Consideration Of APTECH’s Engagement

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SRINAGAR: On Friday, a division bench of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court requested the single bench to reconsider a petition challenging the engagement of Mumbai-based APTECH firm by the Jammu & Kashmir administration to conduct job tests.
The single bench had previously cancelled the contract, but the division bench overturned that decision and upheld the interim directions. Justices Tabi Rabistan and M.A. Choudhary remanded the writ petition back to the writ court for fresh consideration of the matter.
“Therefore, in view of what has been discussed above, we, without discussing the merits of the case, deem it proper to dispose of the appeals and remit the writ petition back to the Writ Court for deciding the matter afresh, ordered accordingly. Accordingly, the order and judgment impugned is hereby set aside, the writ petition is restored to its original number and the writ petition is remitted back to the learned Single Judge with a request to decide the matter afresh. Writ respondents through their learned counsel are directed to file objections/counter to the writ petition within two weeks from today, thereafter, rejoinder, if any, to be filed within next one week. Registry is directed to list the writ petition before the learned Single Judge on 5th of April, 2023, when the learned Single Judge is requested to finally decide the writ petition. Till then interim direction dated 09.12.2022 shall remain in force,” reads the order.
On December 09, the division bench issued interim directions that the Services Selection Board should continue with the selection process for Junior Engineer (Jal Shakti Department) and Sub-Inspector (Home Department). However, the announcement of the results should be postponed until the court issues further orders. (KNO)

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March 10, 2023
First Signs Of Spring At Badamwari

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SRINAGAR: The first to bloom, almond flowers, have marked the arrival of spring in Badamwari and the garden was thrown open for visitors on Thursday.
Blooming Sight: For centuries the Badam Wari was the first to reverberate with life with the onset of the spring season in Jammu and Kashmir. KL Image by Bilal Bahadur
Almond tree is the first fruit tree to flower in the early spring months. The white and pink flowers with a unique aroma attract the nature lovers and visitors from all over.
Situated on the foothills of Koh-e-Maran, the 300 kanals almond garden locally known as Badamwari is dotted with around 1500 almond trees in different varieties.
Though predominantly an almond garden, the garden also exhibits a wide variety of colourful flowers.
Often called as harbinger of spring, Forsythia is the first flower to bloom among the sprawling almond trees in the Badamwari.
Director Floriculture Kashmir, Farooq Ahmad Rather said the garden will be in its full glory in a week’s time and will witness full bloom.
He said the tourists have already started thronging the place and they are hopeful of having a jam packed spring season in Badamwari this year.
“As of now only 20 percent of almond trees are in bloom but in a few days the garden will witness complete bloom. Apart from almonds, different varieties of flowers are also present which make the garden more breathtaking and colourful,” he added.

Director Floriculture further said, “Badamwari has a very rich legacy and we want to preserve the same. More and more people should visit Badamwari like they visit tulip garden every year,” he said.

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March 10, 2023
Sole Motive Of NYT To Spread Propaganda: Anurag Thakur

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SRINAGAR: Anurag Thakur, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, alleged on Friday that The New York Times was disseminating falsehoods about India. He characterized an opinion article published by the newspaper on press freedom in Kashmir as deceptive and imaginary.
“New York Times had long back dropped all pretensions of neutrality while publishing anything about India. NYT‘s so-called opinion piece on freedom of press in Kashmir is mischievous and fictitious, published with a sole motive to spread a propaganda about India and its democratic institutions and values,” Thakur remarked on Twitter.
“This is in continuation with what NYT and a few other link-minded foreign media have been spreading lies about India and our democratically elected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Such lies can’t last long,” the minister added
Thakur’s rebuttal was prompted by the publication of an opinion piece in a US-based newspaper, which made allegations about restrictions on the free flow of information in Kashmir.
“Some foreign media nourishing a grudge against India and our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi have long been systematically trying to peddle lies about our democracy and pluralistic society,” Thakur said. He said freedom of press in India is as sacrosanct as other fundamental rights.
“Democracy in India and We the people are very mature and we don’t need to learn grammar of democracy from such agenda-driven media,” he said.
“Indians will not allow such mindsets to run their decisive agenda on India soil,” the minister said.

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March 10, 2023
Leh Resident Hangs Self To Death In Srinagar

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SRINAGAR: A man from Leh allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself to death at a local hotel in summer capital Srinagar on Friday.
An official said that a man identified as Youtan Kunskyap son of Rinchan Nurboo, a resident of Benzom house Sakti in Leh UT allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself to death at a local hotel here.
The body was shifted to SMHS hospital where medico legal formalities are being conducted, he said.
The reason behind his action could not be ascertained immediately, the official said adding, that proceedings have been launched in this regard. (KDC)

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March 10, 2023
Seven Shops Gutted In Overnight Fire In Srinagar

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SRINAGAR: A five storey commercial-cum-residential building in Maisuma Gowkadal area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district was damaged in a fire incident on intervening Thursday and Friday night, officials said.
Quoting an official, GNS reported that fire broke out in a shopping complex owned by one Khurshid Ahmed Dar in which six shops were gutted completely while one shop suffered partial damage.
“The fire has damaged wooden shelves, counters and showcases along with electric goods of several shops,” said an F&ES official, adding that, “one shop on the first floor that dealt in food items for pets, and the residential rooms on the third and fourth floor sustained direct damage due to the heat and water from the firefighting efforts.”
“No casualties were reported, and the fire was contained by the swift response of the fire and emergency services personnel,” the official said.
“The authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident and efforts are underway to assess the extent of the damage caused by the fire”, they said.
Official further said, “We urge all citizens to ensure that their electrical installations are regularly checked and maintained to prevent any untoward incidents.”

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March 10, 2023
Five Cattle Charred Alive In Poonch

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SRINAGAR: Five cattle were charred alive in a midnight fire in Baila village in Mandi area in Poonch district, officials said on Friday.
They said the fire started from a residential house belonging to one Muhammad Sharif son of Wali Muhammad. “While five cattle, three buffaloes and two cows, inside a shed adjacent to the house were charred alive, there was no loss of human life or injury reported in the incident,”they said.
Soon after the fire, they said, locals, police and army rushed to spot and doused off the flames. Besides loss of cattle, goods and belongings in the house were burnt to ashes in the fire incident. Confirming it, a police officer told GNS that a case has been registered. He said the cause of the fire was also being investigated. (GNS)

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March 10, 2023
Amid Dry Weather, Mercury Rises In JK

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SRINAGAR: As mainly dry weather continues, the minimum temperature recorded increase in Kashmir Valley as well as most parts of Jammu division on Friday.
A meteorological department official here told the news agency GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 3.2°C against 2.9°C on the previous night and it was 0.1°C below normal for the summer capital.
Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 2.0°C against 1.8°C on the previous night and it was 0.2°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.
Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of minus 1.2°C against minus 1.9°C on the previous night and it was 0.2°C above normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Kokernag recorded a low of 4.3°C against 4.1°C on the previous night and it was 2.4°C above normal for the place, the officials said.
Gulmarg recorded a low of 0.6°C against minus 1.4°C on the previous night and it was 4.1°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 0.4°C against 0.2°C on the previous night and it was 1.4°C below normal for the north Kashmir area.
Jammu recorded a low of 14.6°C against 15.5°C on the previous night. It was 0.6°C above normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 3.8°C (below normal by 0.3°C), Batote 8.0°C (above normal by 2.1°C), Katra 13.1°C (1.6°C above normal) and Bhadarwah 5.5°C (2.4°C above normal).
Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil, he said, recorded a low of minus 5.6°C and minus 5.6°C respectively.
The MeT department has forecast dry weather in the next 24 hours. Mainly dry weather to isolated very light rain and thunder is expected for subsequent two days, he added. (GNS)

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March 10, 2023
Leopard Caught Alive In Central Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: Wildlife Department officials on Thursday evening caught a leopard in Chackmarg village of Arizal in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
An official told news agency KDC that the wild animal was roaming in the residential areas of Arizal locality and other adjoining areas posing a threat for the locals especially children.
He said a team of Wildlife officials armed with guns visited the area and captured the leopard alive after locals of the area informed them about it.
Ghulam Ahmad, a local, said that the leopard was spotted in the area after which they informed the wildlife officials.
“The wild animal was captured by shooting. The officials casted net on the leopard and caught him alive,” he said. (KDC)

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March 10, 2023
Passport Issuance To Militants Relatives Subject To Police Clearance: RPO Srinagar

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SRINAGAR: Regional Passport Officer Srinagar (RPO) Divinder Kumar on Thursday said that the condition of issuing the passport to those who have or had any relative involved in any militancy case lies on the clearance of verification from the CID of JK Police.
Kumar said that they will take up the issue with the concerned wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police very soon.
“Passport department has a limitation that no passport can be issued without clearance from police authorities and there are special instructions from the government on that,” he said.
Kumar said his office is going to take up the issue soon with the concerned police wings of JK Police but said that currently, they are issuing the passports after clearance from the concerned police authorities.
“Whatever the issues connected to it, we will try to resolve with all available and possible options to facilitate the applicants,” RPO Srinagar added.
RPO Srinagar made these comments on the sidelines of a special camp where he handed over passports to over 700 Hajj aspirants.
Earlier, RPO for Kashmir and Ladakh had sought permission from the Central government to hold a special camp for Hajj aspirants. (KNO)

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March 10, 2023
Five Health Officials Suspended In North Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: The authorities on Thursday suspended five health officials including a medical officer posted at Primary Health Centre (PHC) Unisoo in Langate area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district for remaining absent from duties.
According to an order issued by Block Medical Officer Langate, the employees were found absent from their duties during a surprise visit by deputy commissioner Kupwara today.
The officials include medical official Dr Feroz Ahmad Khan, senior pharmacist Fayaz Ahmad Dar, pharmacist Aijaz Ahmad Mir, ISM pharmacist Tahir Ahmad and FMPHW Kulsuma Bano.
The order stated they have been asked to explain their position within 24 hours, failing which it shall be presumed they have nothing to say in their defence.
Meanwhile,Deputy Commisioner, has directd CMO Kupwara to conduct surprise visits at all the health institutions so that essential public services could be provided to people in an efficient manner. (KNO)

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March 9, 2023