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  • Kashmir Road Crash Leaves Seven Injured

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    SRINAGAR: At least seven persons were injured in a road accident on Tuesday in the Uri area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

    According to officials, the accident occurred at Gun Post Nambla between two vehicles, an Alto bearing registration number JK05J-8290 and a Tata Punch bearing registration number JK05L-3712. The injured individuals have been identified as Rehnaz Banu, Sameena, Afshana, Syed Ishtiyak, Bashir Ahmad, Mohammad Shafi, and Mohammad Sharif, all residents of Uri.

    They were immediately taken to SDH Uri for first aid, and two of them were later referred to GMC Baramulla for further treatment.

    The police have taken cognizance of the incident and started an investigation (KS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Police Arrest Two Militant Associates ; Arms And Ammunition, IED Recovered

    Police Arrest Two Militant Associates ; Arms And Ammunition, IED Recovered

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    SRINAGAR: Police along with security forces have arrested 02 militant associates linked with proscribed militant outfit LeT in Shopian and recovered incriminating materials, IED, arms & ammunition from their possession.

    During the course of investigation of Case FIR No. 65/2023 of PS Shopian, Police along with Army (44 RR), CRPF (14 Bn) today arrested two more militant associates linked with proscribed militant outfit LeT. They have been identified as Shahid Ahmad Lone son of Ab Rashid Lone resident of Choti Pora Shopian and Waseem Ahmad Ganie son of Ab Hamid Ganie resident of Borihalan Shopian.

    Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including 01 pistol, 01 pistol magazine, 04 pistol rounds, 01 silencer, 01 IED, 01 remote control, 02 batteries, 01 empty magazine of AK 47 rifle were recovered on their disclosure.

    Pertinently, on May 02, Police along with security forces arrested a militant associate of proscribed militant outfit LeT, identified as Tanveer Ahmad Wani son of Bashir Ahmad Wani resident of Daramdora Shopian. Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including 01 AK series rifle, 01 magazine and 10 rounds were recovered from his possession and a case FIR No. 65/2023 was registered in PS Shopian. Further investigation is going on.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Joint Director Information Kashmir To Serve As Nodal Officer For G20 Summit

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    SRINAGAR: On Tuesday, the Jammu and Kashmir government appointed Joint Director of Information in Kashmir, Mohammad Aslam, as the nodal officer and single point of contact (SPOC) for the upcoming G20 Summit in Srinagar, starting from May 22.

    According to an official order, Aslam’s appointment as nodal officer and SPOC was based on the minutes of a meeting held on February 16, 2023, and directions issued on May 8, 2023, during a review of preparations for the G-20 summit.

    The order stated that Aslam, a JKAS officer, will oversee the proper implementation of the comprehensive media plan prepared by DIPR (Department of Information and Public Relations) and ensure information dissemination and appropriate coverage of the event.

    He was also instructed to coordinate and liaise with the Tourism Department and other relevant stakeholders, as needed. (KNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Self Immolation Bid By 14 Year-Old Boy: Police

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    SRINAGAR: Police on Tuesday said that a 14 Year-Old boy tried to self immolate over some “romantic issues” in Noorbagh area of Srinagar.

    In tweet Srinagar police said that “One Juvenile( identity hidden) aged 14 years of Rakh colony Noorbagh tried to self immolate himself, over some romantic relationship issue. He was rushed to SMHS hospital by responsible citizens. He has sustained minor burn injuries & is stable. Cognisance by safakadal PS taken,”.

    Earlier, there was a rumour about acid attack in Noorbagh, which latter was found untrue. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Imran Khan Arrested

    Imran Khan Arrested

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    SRINAGAR: The drama continues in Pakistan as the former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, was caught off guard and arrested while heading to his court hearing today. The 70-year-old ex-cricket star turned politician was taken into custody by paramilitary forces at the Islamabad High Court.

    The PTI leaders claim that the police went full smash mode, breaking a glass window and forcibly dragging him outside while taking his biometric data. It gets even juicier as this all went down just one day after the army accused Khan of levelling false accusations against a top spy agency officer.

    According to a tweet by the Islamabad Police, Imran Khan has been taken into custody in relation to the Qadir Trust case. This case involves allegations that Bahria Town granted land worth millions to Al-Qadir Trust, which is owned by Mr. Khan and his wife.

    The police mentioned that the situation is currently “normal,” but the manner in which the arrest was carried out has caused many to question whether it was solely based on the merits of the case. The police also cautioned that Section 144 is in effect and violators will face consequences. Meanwhile, PTI has urged its supporters to take to the streets in protest.

    In a tweet, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah stated that Imran Khan had been issued multiple notices but failed to appear in court. Sanaullah also mentioned that the arrest was carried out by the National Accountability Bureau due to allegations of causing losses to the national treasury. Furthermore, he emphasized that no harm or violence was inflicted upon Imran Khan during the arrest.

    Imran Khan’s party tweeted a video of him hours before heading to court, in which he reiterated his accusations against Major-General Faisal Naseer, a high-ranking officer in the ISI. Khan claims that Naseer was involved in the attempted assassination against him in Wazirabad.



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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Woman Dead, Four Others Injured In JK Road Accident

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    SRINAGAR: A woman lost her life, and four others were injured in a road accident in Doda district of Jammu division.

    According to a police officer, the accident occurred at Pull Doda when a Celerio car bearing registration no. JK 06 1453 met with an accident on Satwas road.

    Among the five injured persons, Payal Devi, wife of Sandeep Singh, died before reaching the hospital.

    The other injured individuals have been identified as Sandeep Singh, Santosha Devi (wife of Vicky, resident of Jammu), Arundeep Rakwal (son of Rajinder Singh, resident of Satwas), and Prayanshi Devi (daughter of Sandeep Singh, resident of Satwas). All have been shifted to GMC Doda for medical treatment, as per officials.

    The police have taken cognizance of the incident and started an investigation. (KS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Army Likely To Use ‘Jet Packs’ For Aerial Surveillance On Borders

    Army Likely To Use ‘Jet Packs’ For Aerial Surveillance On Borders

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    by Insha Shirazi

    SRINAGAR: The Indian Army is gearing up to turn their soldiers into real-life ‘Iron Man’ with the help of jet pack suits that will provide them with enhanced surveillance capabilities at the country’s borders with China and Pakistan, as well as in the conflict ridden region of Jammu and Kashmir, The EurAsian Times reported.

    These suits are propelled by engines running on gas or liquid fuel and can carry a person weighing at least 80 kilograms while flying at a speed of at least 50 kilometers per hour for a minimum of eight minutes. The Indian Army recently got a demonstration of the technology from the UK-based company, Gravity Industries, owned by ex-marine and innovator Richard Browning.

    Quoting an Indian Army official, The EurAsian Times reported that the jet pack suits are coming as an aerial surveillance platform, and their effectiveness will vary depending on the terrain, wind factor, and vegetation. However, the army is also exploring the possibility of equipping soldiers with infrared goggles to scan through thick vegetation to identify enemy combatants.

    The Indian Army’s requirements for the purchase specify that the equipment should be suitable for desert, marine, and mountain warfare. Military strategists are also considering the use of jet pack suits as another significant disruptor in the tactical battle space, similar to drone technology on the battlefield.

    The technology can be used as a force multiplier to counter terrorists in urban and semi-urban settings. According to Gravity Industries, the military version of the jet suit is powered by five gas turbine engines that generate more than 1,000 horsepower and produce 144 kilograms of thrust, allowing vertical lift of up to 12,000 feet.

    The Indian Navy’s marine commando (MARCOS) also sees potential in the jet pack suits as a mode of insertion, allowing soldiers to gain vantage points for reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, or placing a sniper. Additionally, the suits can be used for quick exhilaration.

    The UK’s Royal Navy and the US Marine Corps already use these jet pack suits in various limited roles. The Indian Army’s interest in this innovative technology comes in the backdrop of skirmishes with the People’s Liberation Army along the Line of Actual Control between India and China.



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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Kashmiri Journalist Shines, Wins Prestigious Fetisov Award

    Kashmiri Journalist Shines, Wins Prestigious Fetisov Award

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    SRINAGAR: Kashmiri women journalist Safina Nabi on April 22, 2023 won the prestigious Fetisov Journalism Award for her article published on Scroll about how countless women in Kashmir, whose husbands disappeared and could never be traced, have been cut out of inheritances and left to fend for themselves.

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    Safina Nabi Wins Fetisov Award at Dubai on April 22, 2023

    Nabi won the second prize in the “Outstanding Contribution to Peace” category, and the Fetisov Journalism Awards praised her reporting for providing a “comprehensive and impressively detailed picture” of the issue.

    According to a press release from the awards, Nabi’s story “highlights what is not known, shows the human consequences of neglect, and most emphatically gives voice to the people totally disregarded by their own authorities and whose ordeal is largely invisible to international audiences.”

    The Fetisov Journalism Awards have four categories in total, and each winner in the three categories shares a cash prize of 130,000 Swiss francs (Rs 11, 94,371).

    Nabi’s award-winning reporting brings attention to an often-overlooked issue and highlights the struggles faced by “half-widows” in Kashmir, whose stories are often ignored.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Kashmir Hajj Pilgrims To Pay 50,000 More, Tarigami Says

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    SRINAGAR: Kashmiris are once again facing exorbitant airfare prices ahead of the busy travel season, with some paying two to three times the usual fees to fly from Srinagar to Delhi. Typically, this flight would cost between Rs 3000 and Rs 5000, but the current prices range from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000.

    Even Haj pilgrims are not immune to these high prices, with those departing from the Srinagar Embarkation Point (EP) having to pay Rs 50,000 more than those leaving from the Delhi EP. The price hike has prompted criticism from some quarters, who accuse the airlines of profiting unfairly at the expense of the public.

    Senior CPI (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami took to Twitter to denounce the increase in airfare prices. “Airlines are arbitrarily raising fares, leaving travellers in distress,” he tweeted. “Even Haj pilgrims are being forced to pay more. The tentative Haj amount payable by pilgrims at the Srinagar Embarkation Point (EP) is Rs 50,000 higher than that for pilgrims embarking from Delhi EP.”

    During the 2023 Hajj conference, Smriti Zubin Irani, the Minister for Minority Affairs, announced that Indian citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj would pay at least Rs 1 lakh less than the previous cost.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Two Missionary Schools Facing Music For Fee Hike

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    SRINAGAR: Parents in Kashmir have raised concerns about abrupt increases in annual fees for the current academic session at Tyndale Biscoe and Mallinson higher secondary school. They claim that the school has increased fees by over Rs 2000 without the approval of the school fee fixation committee, and without consulting with parents.

    “In this era when business in the Kashmir valley has shuddered, Tyndale Biscoe and Mallinson higher secondary school enhanced the annual fee,” parents claimed.

    A group of parents has called the increase arbitrary and fears that the school will continue to raise fees annually if they don’t protest. The school has also charged additional Rs 3000 for summer camp, which was previously included in the annual fee.

    Attempts to contact school authorities for comment have been unsuccessful.

    Reports suggest that other private schools, even those with lower student enrolment and fewer facilities, have also increased their fees.

    Director of Education in Kashmir, Mr. Tasaduq Hussain, has stated that schools must charge fees based on the facilities they offer, and parents should be able to pay in instalments. He has also warned that action will be taken against schools that charge extra fees. [KNT]

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )