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  • 17 Year Old JK Boy Tops JEE Mains

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    SRINAGAR: Seventeen-year-old Tejas Singh, a Sikh boy from Jammu and Kashmir, has achieved the top position in JEE (Mains) with a percentile of 99.91, The Hindustan Times reported.

    Tejas secured an all-India rank of 1123 when the JEE Mains results were announced on Saturday. Tejas is the son of Sukhpal Singh, Additional Secretary in the Public Health Engineering Department (Jal Shakti), and government teacher Sonia Singh. He aims to crack JEE (Advanced) on June 4.

    Tejas attended Delhi Public School and achieved 93% in his matriculation. “My father had told me about JEE exams. Since I also liked mathematics, I opted for the non-medical stream and started preparing for it. Though I joined the coaching centre in Class 10. The Covid-19 pandemic hampered my preparation in 2020 and 2021,” Tejas said.

    “I started serious preparations in 2022. I studied eight to nine hours with breaks in a day but remained consistent. Consistency is very important. It holds the key to one’s success,” he said. Tejas attributed his success to regular mock tests, and expressed his gratitude to God, his teachers, and his parents.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Army Apprehends Father-Son Duo From PAK Near LoC

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    SRINAGAR: A father-son duo from Pakistan-administered Kashmir was apprehended by the army near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district.

    Sardar Abdul Hamid and his son Abbas of Polas village in PAK were nabbed by the troops in Gulpur sector shortly after they crossed over from across the border, according to officials.

    The questioning of the duo is in progress, and it is not immediately clear whether they crossed the border inadvertently or with some intention.

    However, no incriminating material was found in their possession.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Army Apprehends Father-Son Duo From PaK Near LoC

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    SRINAGAR: A father-son duo from Pakistan-administered Kashmir was apprehended by the army near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district.

    Sardar Abdul Hamid and his son Abbas of Polas village in PAK were nabbed by the troops in Gulpur sector shortly after they crossed over from across the border, according to officials.

    The questioning of the duo is in progress, and it is not immediately clear whether they crossed the border inadvertently or with some intention.

    However, no incriminating material was found in their possession.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • NIA Opposes Separatist Leader’s Bail Plea In Terror Funding Case

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    SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has opposed the bail plea of separatist leader Nayeem Ahmad Khan in a case related to alleged terror funding under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) before the Delhi High Court.

    Khan has been in judicial custody since August 14, 2017, and has been accused by the NIA of “creating unrest” in the Kashmir valley. He was arrested on July 24, 2017, and charges for various offences under the Indian Penal Code, including sedition and UAPA, were framed against him by a special NIA court on March 16 last year.

    The NIA has submitted that evidence collected in the case clearly establishes a prima facie case against Khan and that he was involved in terrorist and funding activities. Certain letters were found during search and seizure from Khan’s residence showing that he was getting students admitted for MBBS courses in Pakistan, according to the agency.

    The NIA has alleged that this shows Khan’s involvement in terror funding out of commission earned from getting students admitted to MBBS courses in Pakistan. Various videos have also been relied upon by the NIA to allege that Khan is seen leading a “pro-ISIS rally” and “visiting areas where terrorists were killed.” The NIA has stated that the videos have conversations by Khan about funding from Hizbul Mujahideen.

    The matter will be heard on May 03 by a division bench of Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Talwant Singh. The case alleges that there was a larger criminal conspiracy for causing disruption in the Kashmir valley by way of “pelting stones on the security forces, systematically burning of schools, damage to public property, and for waging war against India.” The case has been registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the UAPA.

    While denying him bail, the special NIA judge had noted that a detailed scrutiny of evidence and statements of various witnesses was done at the time of framing of charges and it was concluded that there is sufficient evidence available raising “grave suspicion” regarding Khan’s involvement. (LiveLaw)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • JK Bank Management Meets JKPICCA Members, Assures All Possible Support

    JK Bank Management Meets JKPICCA Members, Assures All Possible Support

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    SRINAGAR: JK Bank’s top officials interacted with the members of JK Fruits and Vegetables Processing and Integrated Cold chain Association (JKPICCA) and Industrial Association Lassipora, and the bank was appraised of various issues faced by stakeholders of the industry.

    The interactive session organised by Industrial Association Lassipora was attended by dozens of entrepreneurs led by President Cold Stores Association Majid Aslam Wafai.

    The representatives of Industrial Association Lassipora were led by its president Haji Muzaffar at Industrial Growth Centre, Pulwama.

    According to Wafai, the top officials of Bank were apprised about the various difficulties in banking especially, high rate of interest, high processing charges, delay in renewal, reduction in margin money and too high collateral requirement.

    While hailing the JK Bank MD and CEO Baldev Prakash for giving a patient hearing to unit holders, Majid Wafai said, “Our successful journeys are synonymous with JK Bank. Our units wouldn’t have happened had there not been financial support from J&K Bank,” he said, adding that JK Bank has been a backbone for the first generation entrepreneurs.

    “The bank has guided and supported us in setting up these units. It gives us heart and hope that our mentoring financial institution has embarked on path of renewed success and profitability,” he said.

    On the occasion, MD & CEO assured the participants of Bank’s continued patronage and handholding to industrial sector within regulatory norms.

    “We value your association because your progress adds to our growth as well. Therefore, we continue to take measures aimed at ease and comfort of doing business for our entrepreneurs,” Baldev Prakash said.

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Weather Likely To Remain Erratic Till May 7 In JK

    Weather Likely To Remain Erratic Till May 7 In JK

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    SRINAGAR: Meteorological department on Sunday forecast “erratic” weather in Jammu and Kashmir  for the first week of May.

    “A brief spell of rain may occur in the evening at some places today, although chances are less,” a MeT official said.

    On May 1, he said, mainly clear weather is expected while a brief spell of rain/thunderstorm may occur at a few places towards late afternoon or evening (60% chance) .

    From May 2- 3, he said widespread light to moderate rain (light snow over higher reaches)//thunderstorm with hailstorm and gusty winds at few places during the period.

    Overall weather is very likely to remain erratic between May 2 to May 7.

    Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 10.5°C against 7.4°C on the previous night and it was 1.2°C above normal for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 7.8°C against 7.2°C on the previous night and it was normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 2.2°C against 3.8°C on previous night and it was 2.2°C below normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    Kokernag recorded a low of 8.8°C against 6.4°C on the previous night and it was 0.8°C below normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of 1.0°C against minus 0.5°C on previous night and it was 3.2°C below normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

    In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 8.8°C against 6.4°C on the previous night and it was 1.0°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 19.6°C against 19.7°C on the previous night. It was 2.3°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 8.9°C (0.8°C below normal), Batote 10.2°C (1.8°C below normal), Katra 17.3°C (1.6°C below normal) and Bhadarwah 8.4°C (0.5°C below normal). Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 0.3°C and 3.8°C respectfully, the official said. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Marathons Organised Across JK To Celebrate 100th Episode Of PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’

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    SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the marathon organised by Hindustan Scouts and Guides, Dogra Kranti Dal and Kashmir Road Safety Foundation on the eve of 100th episode of PM Narendra Modi’s monologue ‘Mann Ki Baat’.

    100 marathons were organised today across JK to celebrate 100th episode of PM Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat radio programme, and raise awareness and strengthen action and cooperation against drug abuse and drug trafficking.

    The Lt Governor expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inspiring the youth of the country through Mann Ki Baat to overcome challenges and set the ambitious goal in life. Prime Minister has brought together youth from different backgrounds with a single dream of nation building, he added.

    “India’s greatest strength is its unity in diversity. Through Mann Ki Baat programme Prime Minister has inspired the people to take pride in their heritage and acknowledged remarkable contribution of scientists, teachers, litterateurs, artistes in raising India’s stature in the world,” Sinha said.

    Addressing the youth on the occasion, the Lt Governor said, people from different walks of life have joined the fight against drug menace.

    “Today, the youth of Jammu Kashmir have stood up against drug abuse. I am confident that our collective efforts will eliminate the narco-terrorism unleashed by neighboring country and lead the way for realising the goals of building a drug free Jammu Kashmir, observed the Lt Governor.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • DSEK To Conduct Survey On Implementation Of National School Bag Policy 2020

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    SRINAGAR: The School Education Department Friday proposed for conducting a survey on implementation of National School Bag Policy 2020 and Rule 8A of J&K School Education Act, 2002.

    Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) in a communique to Director of Jammu and Kashmir State Council of Education Research and Trainings (JKSCERT) has requested to conduct of survey on the implementation of Rule 8A of JK School Education Act, 2002, Rules & National School Bag Policy 2020 for reduction of school bag weight and homework burden.

    “As the School Bag weight and homework burden beyond the recommendations of Rule 8A of JK School Education Act, 2002 Rules and National School Bag Policy 2020 is depriving the children of their happy childhood and impede their different developmental domains to a greater extent,” reads the official communique.

    The director said that in this regard, a survey needs to be conducted as desired by School Education Department, as to whether the guidelines in Rule 8A of JK School Education Act, Rules 2002 and National School Bag Policy 2020 are being followed in the schools or not.

    DSEK has requested that a survey may be conducted in six schools including two government and four private institutions in each district and 12 Schools in Srinagar district that includes four government and eight Private schools.

    “The survey shall be involving DIETs of the Kashmir division in collaboration with Chief Education Officers so that the findings are shared with Administrative Department,” DSEK said. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Three Dead As Vehicle Falls Into Gorge In JK

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    SRINAGAR: Three persons were killed when a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in Reasi district, officials said on Sunday.

    They said that last night at about 2030 hours, one Eco car (JK20C-0599) skidded off the road and rolled down near Karg village of Tehsil Bhomag , resulting in the on spot death of three persons.

    The deceased have been identified as Karnail Singh (48) alias Karnailu son of Tirath Ram of Tote Tehsil Bhomag, Naseeb Singh (63) son of Sohan Mal of Karg Tehsil Bhomag  and Mohan Lal (33)  son of Suram Chand of Devi Garh Reasi.

    Confirming it, a police officer told GNS that a case has been registered in this regard.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Fresh Deadline Set For Construction Of Bunkers Along LoC

    Fresh Deadline Set For Construction Of Bunkers Along LoC

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    SRINAGAR: Amid heightened tensions along the border belts, particularly in Rajouri and Poonch districts, authorities again have intensified the construction works for underground bunkers constructed for the safety of the people living along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu province.

    The District Development Commissioner Rajouri Vikas Kundal chaired a crucial meeting and directed the officials to complete construction of all bunkers by June 30.

    The meeting was informed that against the target of constructing 1892 bunkers, the work on 1528 bunkers is complete in all respects.  The DDC also reviewed block wise progress in respect of bunker construction. He set June 30, 2023 as the deadline for completing work on the remaining bunkers.

    Reviewing the allotment of the tenders for the bunkers, he set the May 15 deadline for completing the pending allotments.

    The DDC emphasized the officers to put in all possible efforts to ensure that the set targets are achieved well in time so that necessary benefits are provided to the border residents with the completion of bunkers.

    Though there has been no major ceasefire violation since India and Pakistan signed a fresh agreement to maintain calm along the borders on February 25 this year, in the last few years, dozens of border residents have died in relentless shelling and firing by Pakistan along the border.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )