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  • Aptech Trending For Wrong Reasons In JK

    Aptech Trending For Wrong Reasons In JK

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    SRINAGAR: Aptech is trending for all wrong reasons on social media, with various sections of society criticizing LG- Led administrations move of selecting the blacklisted Aptech for conducting Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) exams.

    Many political parties expressed their displeasure over the selection of Aptech company for conducting JKSSB exams.

    The selected APTECH company is blacklisted by many states including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan and has also been penalized by the Supreme Court as the said company has failed to uphold integrity of the process of exam conduction.

    Taking to micro blogging site Twitter, Azad Democratic Progressive Party (DPAP) Chief Spokesman, Salman Nizami, criticized the move, saying that APTECH has failed to ensure transparency and accountability in conducting such exercises in the past, which is why many states have banned it.

    “Awarding a contract to blacklisted Aptech by JKSSB seems a deep rooted conspiracy to spoil the future of J&K’s youth. The contract should be withdrawn immediately & in future never to engage with such companies,” Nizami said.

    Lending his support to the JKSSB aspirants on Twitter , Co- founder Study IQ,  one of India’s leading Ed-tech startup, Dr Gaurav Garg said, “Why is a blacklisted company like Aptech given the mandate in the first place? Why is the administration playing with the future of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir? Everyone must support the JKSSB aspirants.”

    He added, “There are many companies like TCS which have done a great job in organising exams in India of the scale of IBPS. Why such companies are ignored by JKSSB and a criminal and corrupt blacklisted company like Aptech is given the mandate.”

    After the KVS TGT scam was unearthed in Leh, PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti wrote on her twitter that there has been no end  to scams since 2019.

    “Despite court directions, blacklisted companies continue conducting these shambolic recruitment exams. Its the students who are paying a huge price while the culprits are given a free run. This has been happening since 2019 & there seems to be no end to it,” she noted.

    State Spokesperson of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Imran Nabi Dar tweeted “JKSSB is the enfant terrible of the incumbent JK administration. The board inspite of addressing the genuine concerns and fear of the educated, skilled local youth seems hell bent to destroy their future by continuously persisting with a block listed company like APTECH.”

    Cautioning JKSSB over the murky past of JKSSB ,  Peoples Confrence President,Sajad Lone said, “ I have received a lot of emails and messages about APTECH which has been blacklisted in other states Given the shoddy track record of past, SSRB better tread with caution. Students need to be heard. You can’t thrust a black listed company on our future.”

    Meanwhile, various JKSSB aspirants have expressed their anguish over the move and have appealed to LG administration to look into the matter and remove “tainted” APTECH and hire a more credible organistion to conduct exams smoothly.

     

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Amid Dry Weather Forecast, Night Temp Drops In JK

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    SRINAGAR: Amid forecast for mainly dry weather, the minimum temperatures recorded a drop at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.

    A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 3.5°C against 7.4°C on the previous night and it was above normal by 1.3°C for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 2.0°C against 6.5°C on the previous night and it was 1.1°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of minus 2.0°C against 1.2°C on the previous night and it was 0.3°C above normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    Kokernag recorded a low of 3.1°C against 4.7°C on the previous night and it was 2.2°C above normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 1.6°C against minus 1.8°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 1.1°C against 3.6°C on the previous night and it was 0.1°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 12.2°C against 13.0°C on the previous night. It was 0.1°C above normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 5.8°C (above normal by 2.8°C), Batote 7.2°C (above normal by 1.4°C), Katra 11.6°C (1.1°C above normal) and Bhadarwah 3.6°C (1.5°C above normal).

    Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil, the official said, recorded a low of minus 6.6°C and minus 3.6°C respectively. He said mainly dry weather was expected till March 12. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Drones Used To Drop Weapons, Money And Narcotics In Jk: DGP Singh

    Drones Used To Drop Weapons, Money And Narcotics In Jk: DGP Singh

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    SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh on Friday said that weapons and narcotics are being air-dropped through drones in border villages of Jammu to revive and fuel militancy in the UT where “a peaceful atmosphere is prevailing at present.”

    Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a Jammu Marathon organized by the police, DGP Singh said that at present peace is prevailing in JK and militancy is at its lowest ebb.

    However, weapons fitted with drones along with huge consignments of narcotics are being air-dropped in border villages of Jammu.

    “We have foiled many such bids and seized huge consignments of narcotics. Recently narcotics worth Rs 2 crore were seized,” the DGP said, adding that weapons are meant to be handed over to militants while narcotics is sold and money earned is being distributed among militants.

    “Some part of the amount is sent back to the mentors sitting across who give the same to militants infiltrating into this side to carry out IED and other attacks. The links of narco-terror have been found in Punjab also,” the DGP said.

    DGP said, “G20 events are being organised in Jammu and Kashmir, and we are making all possible security arrangements for the smooth conduct of these events.”

    Earlier on Saturday Indian Army said that troops have recovered Indian and foreign currency worth over Rs 2 crores & around 7kg of narcotics from the residence of one Mohd Rafique in the Poonch sector. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Eve Teasing Case: RTO Kashmir Suspends Registration Mark of Two-wheeler

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    SRINAGAR: Hours after Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a duo for allegedly stalking and intimidating a girl in Srinagar, Regional Transport Officer has ordered for immediate suspension of the Registration Mark of the two-wheeler used in the commission of the offence.

    As per the order issued by Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, RTO Kashmir “In view of the complaints on social media and other verified reports and also in view of the fact that an FIR number 35/2023, Dated 05-03-2023 under Section 341, 506, 509, 294, 354D of IPC has been registered in the Police Station Ram Munshi Bagh Srinagar, I am of the considered opinion that Motor Cycle Without Gear (MCWOG) bearing Registration Mark JK01AG-5814 (Owned by Mr. Peerzada Sajad Arif son of Haji Shareef-u-Din, resident of Kwajapora, Srinagar) has been used in commission of the cognizable offence and an act which is likely to cause nuisance and danger to the public and has, therefore, failed to comply with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 and the Rules made there under”, reads an order copy.

    “Therefore, in exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 53 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, the Registration Mark JK01AG-5814 is, hereby, suspended with immediate effect”, the order further reads.

    The Police in a statement issued earlier, maintained, “On 4-03-2023, a girl was stalked and harassed by two boys, riding a scooty. The boys had made lewd gestures and comments against the girl. The girl had posted about the incident on her social media account and subsequently also approached police post Nehru Park with a written application. On receipt of the complaint, an FIR was lodged under relevant sections of the law in Ram Munshi Bagh Police Station against the accused boys.”

    The accused duo was arrested on Sunday and the two-wheeler used by them in the commission of crime also seized by a police team.

    Meanwhile, deputy commissioner Srinagar Dr Aijaz Asad on his official Twitter handle also informed that registration of the two-wheeler has been cancelled.

    Reacting over the incident of eve teasing, he said there is zero tolerance for such unlawful behaviour.

    “The Registration of scooty bearing Mark JK01AG-5814 linked with Eve-teasing case of yesterday in the Dal Gate area is hereby suspended with immediate effect under Section 53 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. Zero tolerance for such unlawful behaviour,” he tweeted. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Thrown Away From Third Floor, Teacher Dies 

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    SRINAGAR: In a bizarre incident, Shabir Ahmed, a government school teacher and resident of Chily Bala, Gandoh, was allegedly thrown from the third floor of his residence at midnight by unknown assailants.

    According to reports, the teacher was rushed to GMC Doda, but the doctors declared him brought dead. The tragic death of the educator has sparked outrage and protests among the locals, who are demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible for this heinous crime.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • JK HC Directs DC Pulwama To Swear In Waheed Parra As DDC Member

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    SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has instructed the Pulwama deputy commissioner to administer the oath of office to Waheed ur Rehman Parra, a youth leader from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), as a district development council (DDC) member, provided that there are no legal restrictions under the Panchayati Raj Act.

    Parra had been elected as a DDC member in December 2020, but he could not take the oath of office due to his arrest in two cases related to militants. However, he is presently out on bail in both cases and has approached the high court to be sworn in. The court has ordered the deputy commissioner to carry out the statutory duty of administering the oath of office to Parra, notwithstanding the ongoing writ petition. The court has also noted that Parra’s legal troubles do not affect his entitlement to join the office as an elected member of the DDC, Pulwama. Parra was arrested in January 2021 for alleged offences under various acts, including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Arms Act, and the Explosive Substances Act.

    Consequently, Parra was unable to present himself voluntarily to the deputy commissioner of Pulwama to take his oath as an elected DDC member. Parra had been granted bail by the special NIA court on January 9, 2022, but was not released as he was subsequently booked in another case under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Indian Penal Code at the Counter-Intelligence Kashmir police station in Srinagar. However, he was granted bail again on May 25, 2022, after filing an appeal before the division bench of the high court.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Farooq Abdullah Leaves For KSA To Perform Umrah

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    Srinagar:  Farooq Abdullah, the president of the National Conference, departed for Saudi Arabia on Sunday to undertake ‘Umrah’, which is a pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, the two sacred cities of the Muslim faith.

    A party representative confirmed that the 85-year-old Member of Parliament from Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency was joined by Aijaz Jan, a colleague from the same party.

    Omar Abdullah, Farooq Abdullah’s son and the NC’s vice president, wrote a message on Facebook wishing his father and Jan a safe journey and praying that Allah accepts their supplications and strengthens their faith. “Jenab Dr. Farooq Abdullah Sahib leaving for the Haramain Sharifain to perform Umrah. @ajazjan7 is accompanying him on the holy pilgrimage.May Almighty Allah accept their supplications, and strengthen their faith,” Abdullah wrote.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Six Rusted Grenades, 127 Pika Rounds Recovered In Rajouri

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    SRINAGAR: Six rusted grenades and 127 rounds of Pika gun were recovered from an under construction house in Rajouri district on Sunday, officials said.

    They said labourers during work found six rusted grenades and 127 Pinka gun rounds in the house on link road in Manjakote area of the district this afternoon. Subsequently, they said, police was informed and recovery was made.

    Quoting a police official, GNS reported that investigations are underway.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Pregnant Lady Dies At SKIMS, Family Alleges Medical Negligence

    Pregnant Lady Dies At SKIMS, Family Alleges Medical Negligence

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    SRINAGAR : Family members of a pregnant lady, who died at Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) on Sunday, alleged medical negligence by hospital authorities in the death.

    The family members of the deceased woman identified as Ulfat Jan, a resident of Wakura Ganderbal, according to news agency KDC , held a protest at SKIMS Soura against hospital authorities alleging that “She was not given proper treatment which consequently led to her death” this morning.

    The relatives of the deceased lady have demanded stern action against the doctors, who they said were supposed to be present.

    Medical Superintendent of SKIMS, Dr Farooq Jan said “An enquiry has been initiated in this regard and the committee has been asked to submit the report within five days.

    Whosoever will be found involved in any kind of negligence will be dealt with strictly as per law,” Jan added. (KDC)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Duo Alleged Of Stalking, Harassing And Intimidating Girl Arrested

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    SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday arrested two boys alleged of stalking, harassing and intimidating a girl in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district.

    On March 3, 2023, a girl was stalked and harassed by two boys, riding a scooty.  The boys had made lewd gestures and comments against the girl. The girl had posted about the incident on her social media account and subsequently also approached police post Nehru Park with a written application”, reads a statement issued to the news agency GNS.

    On receipt of the complaint, an FIR was lodged under relevant sections of the law in Ram Munshi Bagh Police Station against the accused boys.

    The two boys, the statement reads, were arrested by a team led by SI Syed Khalil, DO Nehru Park, under supervision of SDPO Nehru Park Mansha Beigh and a scooty bearing registration number JK01AG 5814 on which they committed the offence has been seized as well.

    The duo will be produced in Court for getting their police remand, reads the statement.

    Meanwhile, DIG Sujeet Kumar of Central Kashmir Range and Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar City Ajaz Asad congratulated for taking quick action.

    DC Srinagar in a tweet, as per GNS wrote; “Prompt action by @SrinagarPolice. Miscreants arrested. Two wheeler seized. Such elements will not be spared and shall face action under the law. We are here to keep Srinagar city absolutely safe for everybody.” (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )