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Ghulam Nabi Azad Sends Legal Notice To Jairam Ramesh For His Derogatory Remarks

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SRINAGAR: Former colleagues, Jairam Ramesh and Ghulam Nabi Azad are at loggerheads once again, as Azad has slapped the Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh with a defamation notice for reportedly calling him a “slave”, “Mir Jafar” and a “vote- cutter”.
In the notice, which has been sent through Azad’s legal counsel Naresh Kumar Gupta, the DAP chief seeks compensation of Rs 2 crore from the Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh for causing damage to his “unblemished reputation”.
“That you Mr Jairam Ramesh (Notice Receiver)… always remain in search of occasion to tarnish and harm the growing dignity, respect, honour conferred upon him (Azad) at national level, by way of repeated posts in your Twitter account word ‘Ghulam’ in order to inflict injury to lower him in the estimation of others, soon after Mr Azad was honoured by Padam Bhushan Award,” the notice read.
Its pertinent to mention that earlier in January , the senior Congress leader took at jibe at Ghulam Nabi Azad’s DAP by calling it “ Disappearing Azad Party” after the exit of the leaders from the newly formed DAP.
Earlier during Bharat Jodo Yatra’s J&K leg, Ramesh had called DAP chief “Mir Jafar” and alleged that he had been propped up by the BJP to cut the Congress’ votes in J&K.
The notice emphasized that the name calling was a deliberate attempt to defame Azad in public and tarnish his image and said that the Congress General Secretary had committed an offence under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) section 500 ( punishment for defamation) and was liable to pay monetary compensation.
Mr Ramesh used the name “Ghulam” that translates to “slave”, deliberately and intentionally, to defame the leader in the public, Gupta said in the notice.
The notice stated that the “imputation and defamatory aspersions” remarks made against Azad in press statements were based purely on malice, and have caused the DPAP chief “mental agonies, torture, harassment” and tarnished his image, “which can’t be repaired”.

Mir Jafar, who served as the commander of the Bengal army under Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, betrayed him during the Battle of Plassey, paving the way for British rule in India. Since then, his name has become a synonym for “traitor.”
Gupta advised Jairam Ramesh to tender an “unconditional apology” through print-electronic media and on social media to Azad, or through any sort of communication, within two weeks from the date of receipt of the legal notice.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 25, 2023
Teacher Suspended For ‘Criticizing Government’ On Social Media

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SRINAGAR: A teacher has been suspended for allegedly criticizing policies of the government on social media platforms in the Ramban district.
According to an order, Joginder Singh, teacher GPS Chanderkote was suspended for criticizing policies of the government on social media platforms.
The teacher, as per the order, has been attached to the office of chief education officer Ramban and an inquiry committee has also been constituted, which will be headed by additional district development commissioner Ramban to probe the matter.
“The inquiry committee will initiate an in-depth inquiry and submit a comprehensive report on the matter, along with specific recommendations, by or before March 25,” reads the order.

Previous articleMeT Predicts Snowfall In Kashmir

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February 25, 2023
MeT Predicts Snowfall In Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: The weather department on Thursday forecast scattered to fairly widespread light rain and snow over Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours.
Quoting a meteorological department official news agency GNS reported that scattered light rain and snow was expected for subsequent two days.
Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 1.6°C, the same as on the previous night and it was above normal by 0.1°C for the summer capital.
Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 0.2°C, also the same 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 3.2°C against minus 3.8°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 2.5°C against 2.0°C on the previous night and it was 2.4°C above normal for the place, the officials said.
Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 1.0°C against minus 3.4°C on the previous night and it was 4.8°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 minus 0.3°C against 0.2°C on the previous night and it was 0.3°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

Jammu recorded a low of 11.2°C against 10.2°C on the previous night. It was 0.6°C ‘below’ normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.
Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 6.4°C (above normal by 4.2°C), Batote 8.0°C (above normal by 4.5°C), Katra 11.6°C (2.1°C above normal) and Bhadarwah 3.7°C (2.9°C above normal).
Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 9.0°C and 12.4°C respectively, the official said.
While Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day long harsh winter period that started on December 21 and a 20-day-long period called ‘Chillai-Khurd’ that followed it have ended, Kashmir is under grip of 10-day-long period ‘Chillai-Bachha’ (baby cold) which ends on March 1.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 25, 2023
Seven Labourers From J&K Die In Explosion In UP

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SRINAGAR: At least seven persons from Jammu and Kashmir died after a compressor in a cold storage plant exploded in Daurala area of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh on Friday.
Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that the explosion took place in the afternoon and at least 25 workers were present on the site.
He said some of them were evacuated safely while among the deceased 7 belonged to Jammu and Kashmir.
The deceased have been identified as Balwant, Baldev, Balbir Singh, Sat Pal, Ramesh Lal, Kalu—all residents of Udhampur and Hoshiywar Singh of Ramban.
Meanwhile, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh expressed grief over the accident and said all possible help was being provided to victim families.
“Just now spoke to DC Meerut Mr Deepak Meena (IAS) on receiving the report about some persons from Jammu And Kashmir becoming victims of the unfortunate accident at Daurala Cold Storage. Sad to note that out of 7 deaths, 6 persons belong to district Udhampur and 1 from district Ramban,” he tweeted.
He also said 9 injured have been shifted to the hospital, while instructions have been issued to provide all possible help.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 24, 2023
People Use Internet Data, Buy I-Phones, Why Cry Over Nominal Property Tax: LG Sinha Asks

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday said that in the UT, people use internet data, buy I-phones and pay to play videos he wonders why there was a hue and cry over imposition of nominal property tax. He was quick to add that the money collected from property tax will be used to development and welfare of the people.
Addressing a function at Jammu where LG extended Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana ( PMFBY) to the farmers of all 20 districts of J&K, the LG as per news agency KNO, said that the administration hardly gets the power tariff and water bills paid by the people. “In J&K, people pay to use internet data, buy I-phones and play videos, I wonder why there is hue and cry over imposition of property tax,” the LG said, adding that there will be a push to the GDP in J&K once property tax will be collected.
The LG said that SAKUST-Kashmir and Jammu will be made of international standards while food security will comprise proteins as well. On February 22, Jammu and Kashmir administration ordered the imposition of property tax from April 1. In exercise of the power conferred by section 71A of the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act, 2000, the government hereby notifies the rules for levy, assessment and collection of property tax in the municipalities and municipal councils of the UT, housing and urban development department principal secretary H Rajesh Prasad had said in a notification. The tax rates will be 5% of taxable annual value (TAV) for residential properties and 6% for commercial properties, it stated. In another announcement, the government said that small houses were exempted from the tax and the amount fixed for commercial buildings was nominal. The government announcement, however, evoked sharp criticism from almost all the political parties who termed the move as unjustified.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 24, 2023
Make All Arrangements For Amarnath Yatra Before Mid June: CS

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JAMMU: In its 12th High Level Committee (HLC) meeting of Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) attended by the senior officers in Civil and Security establishment Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on Friday impressed upon all the line departments including the Shrine Board to prepare well ahead of commencement of yatra for its successful conduct this year, an official handout reads.
According to statement, Dr Mehta urged all the departments including PDD, Jal Shakti, RDD, H&UDD, BRO, Telecommunication and others to complete the necessary tendering and other contract related processes in the month of April itself. He directed the BRO to clear the snow from roads on both the axis of Chandanwadi and Baltal before end of April so that other departments are able to carryout their activities smoothly.
The Chief Secretary stressed on marking the disaster prone areas on both the routes and ensure that the utilities are not established in such areas. He directed that necessary assistance may be taken from NDRF in this regard so that they could certify that no utility has been erected in such zones, reads the statement.
He asked the concerned Deputy Commissioners to facilitate all the service providers so that the facilities created at each location are appropriate and sufficient for both the devotees and facilitators. He advised them to work in coordination with each other and use the work window very efficiently so that every facility is ready by mid June in any case.
He asked the civil administration about the arrangements made last year by them at each of the camp location and enroute up to the holy cave. He told them to repeat the same exercise with necessary improvements, wherever required. He asked them to implement the Supreme Court directions passed in this regard in letter and spirit and give more focus on stabilization of slopes in vulnerable stretches, construction of foot bridges along the yatra track, repairing of safety railings and removal of slips and installation of signages for the safety and ease of pilgrims.
Dr Mehta stated that the DPRs of the works to be taken in hand for successful conduct of the yatra should be given timely Administrative Approval. Besides, their technical vetting should also be carried on priority to identify the works that are more significant in terms of safety and security of yatris. He directed for completing the building at Ramban before start of yatra this year.
He enjoined upon all the Departments like Health, FCS&CA, RDD, H&UDD, DMRRR, Information, IT and others to carryout their routine works as per the past practice enhancing the capacity wherever required. He termed their contribution very crucial for conduct of the yatra and beckoned them to work with a sense of purpose and urgency.
The Chief Secretary further directed them to ensure that the installation of lights, water tanks, toilets, generators, PSPs, Public Address System, communication towers are fully functional at each camp location before the commencement of yatra.

He stressed on creating health facilities with appropriate bed capacity at each location with the allied facilities like Oxygen supply, X-ray, ECG and others as per the actual requirement. He laid emphasis on taking proper sanitation measures at all camp and langar sites without any fail with putting good number of volunteers and personnel at work.
He also asked for the trial running of all the helipads on both the routes well before time. He asked the Divisional and District administration to take every measure for risk mitigation deemed fit after visiting the tracks themselves.
The Divisional administrations ensured him that full proof arrangements would be made everywhere. They further gave out that power supply, water, health facilities, installation of toilets/baths, telephone, ration, fire fighting equipment, firewood, shelter sheds, helipads, mobile connectivity, langar, tents and SDRF/NDRF personnel deployment would be done at each spot identified for the purpose. They informed the meeting that every facility required for the event would be created as per the standard practice besides taking all the measures as per the directions given in this meeting.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 24, 2023
Minor Girl Dies In Road Accident

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SRINAGAR: A five-year-old girl was killed after she was hit by an unknown vehicle at Damhal Hanjipora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday, officials said.
Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that an unknown vehicle hit a five year old girl identified as Zahira Jan, daughter of Mohammad Younis Shah at her native village in DK Marg, D H Pora.
She was critically wounded and was immediately shifted to nearby hospital where doctors declared her brought dead.
Meanwhile, police have taken the cognizance of the incident and a hunt has been launched to nab the driver involved.

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February 24, 2023
Two Smugglers Arrested, 4.5Kg Narcotics Recovered: Police

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday claimed to arrested two narcotic smugglers in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
A police spokesman in a statement said that during the intervening night of February 23, 2023 and February 24, 2023, based on specific input of Kupwara Police a total of 5 packets of heroine weighing about 4.588 Kilograms were recovered from Karnah area of Kupwara in two separate incidents.
The spokesman in a statement said that in first case, based on specific input about narcotics smuggling in Taad area, a case vide FIR No.17/2023 U/S 8/21-29 NDPS Act was registered in Police Station Karnah.
He said that during the investigation of the case, one suspect namely Farooq Ahmad Shah son of Raqueeb Hussain Shah resident of Panjitara Karnah was picked up for questioning.
He added that based on his confession, Kupwara Police along with Army (06 JAK Rifles) recovered 03 packets of heroine like substance weighing 2.674 Kgs (with packing) from a hiding place near his house in presence of Executive Magistrate.
“He has been arrested and further investigation in the case is going on and more arrests are expected,” said the spokesman.
“Similarly, in another case based on specific input, a case FIR No. 18/2023 U/S 8/21-29 NDPS Act was registered in Police Station Karnah,” he said, adding that during the investigation of the case, one suspect Raja Aftab Alias Babu son of Raja Ghulam Akbar resident of Teethwal was detained for questioning.
“Based on his confession, 02 packets of heroine like substance weighing about 1.914 kgs (with packing) were recovered by Kupwara Police along with Army (06 JAK Rifles) in presence of Executive Magistrate near his house at Teetwal. He has been arrested and further investigation is going,” said police spokesman in a statement.

He said that during the preliminary investigations, it came to surface that both the arrested persons are hardcore narcotic smugglers and had received these consignments from across the LoC to promote drug addiction and further the cause of terrorism in J&K.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 24, 2023
Leopard Captured Alive

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SRINAGAR: A leopard was captured alive in Chanderhama village of Pattan in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday, officials said here.
Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that the leopard was captured after Wildlife Department received a call about its presence in an area.
He said the leopard was roaming in residential area posing threat to lives of people and their livestock.
“However, soon after getting the information it was captured without causing any damage or injury to anyone,” he said.
The Leopard will be taken to a safe location and will be set free, the report quoted the official as having said.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 24, 2023
Man Allegedly Hangs Self To Death

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SRINAGAR: A 56-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in Noorbagh locality of Sopore town in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday.
Quoting officials news agency KNO reported that the man hanged himself to death at his residence in Noorbagh.
They said that he was rushed to SDH Sopore where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival.
They added that police have taken cognizance of the incident and started further investigations.

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February 24, 2023