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  • Smoking at Public Places: Around 20,000 challans produced against persons in last four years in Kashmir

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    Jahangeer Ganaie

    Srinagar, Mar 14: As the government has taken slew of measures to decrease the percentage of tobacco consumption in the UT, authorities have produced over 20,000 challans and collected over Rs 15 lakh from violators for smoking in public places in Kashmir division.

    As per the data accessed by News Agency—Kashmir News Observer, around 20,002 challans were produced and Rs 152 1552 were collected from violators in the valley in the last four years.

    Data reveals that in year 2019-20, 791 challans were produced under section 4 and Rs 85,390 were collected, Rs 250 collected from 5 challans under section 6(a), Rs 5600 collected from 25 challans under section 6 (B) , Rs 750 collected from 9 violators under section 5 and 200 collected from 2 violators under section 7.

    It reveals that in year 2020-21, 5,944 challans were produced under section 4 and Rs 615,210 were collected, Rs 300 collected from 6 challans under section 6(a), Rs 300 collected from 06 challans under section 6 (B) , Rs 950 collected from 19 violators under section 5 and 150 collected from 3 violators under section 7.

    It also reveals that in year 2021-22, 5,435 challans were produced under section 4 and Rs 572,080 were collected, Rs 200 collected from 4 challans under section 6(a), Rs 300 collected from 06 challans under section 6 (B) , Rs 650 collected from 12 violators under section 5 and 50 collected from one violator under section 7.

    Data adds that in year 2022-23, 7,707 challans were produced under section 4 and Rs 265,572 were collected, Rs 150 collected from 3 challans under section 6(a) , Rs 350 collected from 7 violators under section 5 and 100 collected from 2 violators under section 7.

    Notably, about 1200 persons quit smoking in Kashmir in the last four years.

    Pertinently, as per GATS 2 Data 35.2% Men & 5.1% women & 20.8% of all Adults currently smoke Tobacco in J&K

    6.8% Men & 1.5% women and 4.3% of all adults currently use smokeless Tobacco, 39.7% Men & 6.2 % women & 23.7% of all adults either smoke tobacco or use smokeless Tobacco.

    The National Health and Family Survey-5 (NHFS-5) data reveals nearly one-third (32%) of men, but only 1 percent of women, aged 15-49 use some form of tobacco.

    “Tobacco products mostly used by men are cigarettes (27%), bidis (4%), hookah and cigars or pipe (2% each). Among women and men, the use of any form of tobacco is slightly higher in rural areas (1.4% for women and 35% for men) than in urban areas (0.7% for women and 24% for men),” the data adds—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • MBBS In Pakistan; ED Raids Nine Places

    MBBS In Pakistan; ED Raids Nine Places

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    SRINAGAR: Enforcement directorate (ED) officials on Thursday conducted raids at nine places in Kashmir in connection with the MBBS seats allotment racket to locals in different colleges of Pakistan.

    ED raids were going on at nine places in Kashmir on Thursday and  houses of Hurriyat leader Qazi Yasir and Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Movement chairman Zaffar Bhat were raided in this regard.

    Quoting officals, news agency KNO reported that the central probe agency along with local police on Thursday morning raided the house of Mohammad Akbar Bhat alias Zaffar Bhat, who is the chairman of JK Salvation Movement, in Bagh-e-Mehtab area of Srinagar.

    They said another team of the central probe agency also raided the house of Hurriyat leader Qazi Yasir in Qazi Mohalla area of Anantnag today morning.

    “A team also is carrying out raid at the house of  Syed Khalid Geelani in Baghat area of Srinagar,” he said.

    Local police and the CRPF are assisting the ED officials in carrying out these raids.

    Details are awaited. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • My favourite places in world are Mecca & Madina: Lucky Ali

    My favourite places in world are Mecca & Madina: Lucky Ali

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    My favourite places in world are Mecca & Madina: Lucky Ali

    Mumbai: Known for his soulful voice and introspective lyrics, Lucky Ali is all set to perform at a concert in Hyderabad today, and fans are eagerly awaiting his performance. The singer will be performing live at Hitex Exhibition Center and the event is expected to attract hundreds of fans from all over the city.

    In a recent video that has surfaced online, Lucky Ali can be seen speaking about his favorite places in the world. In conversation with Curly Tales’ host Kamiya Jani, Lucky Ali revealed that his top picks are the holy cities of Mecca and Madina in Saudi Arabia despite having traveled to numerous countries and performed at countless venues across the globe. Watch the video below.

    Lucky Ali aka Maqsood Mehmood Ali visited Madina in October last year with his daughter Tasmiyah and gave his fans glimpses of their trip. Taking to Instagram, Lucky posted a picture and also a video as they travelled to the city in a bullet train.

    Lucky Ali is one yesteryear singer who had carved a niche for himself in the Indie pop genre during the 90s – early 2000’s and is still loved by millions. Although he has been away from Bollywood for quite some time now, he still manages to sooth one’s soul with impromptu gigs, albums and concerts.

    As Lucky takes the stage in Hyderabad tonight, fans can expect to be treated to his heart-touching voice in songs like O Sanam, Tere Mere Saath, Jaane Kya Dhoondta Hai, and Mausam, among many others.

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  • Air India places order for 840 aircraft; includes option to buy 370 planes: Official

    Air India places order for 840 aircraft; includes option to buy 370 planes: Official

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    New Delhi: Tata Group-owned Air India has placed an order for 840 planes with Airbus and Boeing, including the option to acquire 370 aircraft, with a senior airline official on Thursday saying the order is a “landmark moment” in the Indian aviation history.

    The announcement by Air India’s Chief Commercial and Transformation Officer Nipun Aggarwal comes a day after the airline said it has placed a firm order for 470 aircraft — 250 from Airbus and 220 from Boeing.

    In a LinkedIn post, Aggarwal said the airline is humbled by the excitement generated across the world by the airline’s aircraft order.

    “The order comprises 470 firm aircraft, 370 options and purchase rights to be procured from Airbus and Boeing over the next decade,” he said.

    This will be one of the largest aircraft orders by an airline in the modern aviation history.

    According to him, this order of 840 aircraft has been a culmination of a fascinating journey that began almost two years ago with the Air India privatisation process.

    The Airbus firm order comprises 210 A320/321 Neo/XLR and 40 A350-900/1000. The Boeing firm order comprises 190 737-Max, 20 787s and 10 777s.

    “We have also signed up for long-term maintenance of the engines with CFM International (CFM), Rolls-Royce and GE Aerospace,” he said.

    This was also the first time in more than 17 years that Air India, which was acquired from the government by Tata Group in January 2022, has ordered planes. The first A350 plane will be delivered to the airline by the end of this year.

    Aggarwal on Thursday said the order demonstrates the vision and aspiration of Tata Group to transform Air India into a world-class airline and connect India “non-stop” to every major city in the world.

    “This order is also a testament to the tremendous economic potential unleashed by the Air India privatisation,” he said, adding that it is indeed a landmark moment in the history of Air India and Indian aviation.

    On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Air India-Airbus transaction as a “landmark deal” that also reflects the deepening ties between India and France.

    The prime minister along with US President Joe Biden also welcomed the landmark agreement between Air India and Boeing as a shining example of mutually beneficial cooperation.

    Air India, earlier under the ownership of the government, had acquired new aircraft more than 17 years ago.

    The airline’s last order was for 111 planes — 68 from Boeing and 43 from Airbus — and that deal was worth USD 10.8 billion. The order was placed in 2005.

    Currently, in India, around 470 commercial aircraft of Airbus are in service and the European major’s order book for Indian airlines is around 850 planes. Indian carriers operate around 159 Boeing planes.

    The country’s airline industry is poised for expansion with more than 1,100 planes on order by various domestic carriers.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • 18 Hand Grenades Recovered from Multiple Places in Poonch Destroyed: Officials

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    M S Nazki

    Poonch, Feb 10 (GNS): As many as eighteen hand grenades recovered from multiple places across Poonch district, were destroyed in a controlled manner here on Friday, officials said.

    They told GNS that the grenades were recovered in different cases including at Behri Rakh forest area near Chhotey Shah Badshah. “Twelve (grenades) recovered under FIR number 217/2020, two under FIR number 298/2022 and four under FIR number 82/2018.”

    The recovered grenades, they said, were destroyed by a police party under the supervision of SDPO Mendhar Sheezan Bhat and SHO Mendhar Niaz Choudhary, alongside SOG Mendhar, in presence of Tehsildar Mendhar Gaurav Sharma.

    “All in all it was a clean operation and there was no injury to anyone or damage to any property”, they further said. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

  • Hyderabad residents witness traffic jams at various places

    Hyderabad residents witness traffic jams at various places

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    Hyderabad: Due to ongoing Telangana assembly session, VIP movements and diversions in view of the prestigious Formula E race to be held on Saturday, residents of Hyderabad are facing heavy traffic at various places in the city.

    The movement of traffic is slow from Public Garden, AR Petrol Pump, Assembly, Ravindra Bharathi, DGP office towards Lakdikapool due to the assembly sessions.

    Due to VIP movements and heavy flow of traffic, residents are seen struggling with slow movement of traffic from Mehdipatnam, Rythu Bazar, SD Eye Hospital, NMDC, Masab Tank, Khaja Mansion towards Virinchi Hospital.

    The movement of vehicles are also slow from Malakpet Yashoda Hospital, Nalgonda X Roads, Malakpet Railway Station, Azampura, towards Chaderghat Rotary.

    Traffic restrictions for Formula E race in Hyderabad

    Earlier, traffic restrictions were imposed around Hussain Sagar from February 5 in view of the Formula E race to be held on February 11.

    Police also imposed traffic restrictions in the city in view of the ongoing Telangana Assembly budget session.

    Traffic will not be allowed on Telugu Talli flyover to Khairatabad flyover and Mint compound to I Max.

    Restrictions for Telangana Assembly budget session

    As per the restrictions for Telangana Assembly budget session in Hyderabad, traffic may be stopped or diverted on need basis along the routes of Telugu Thalli – Iqbal Minar – Ravindra Bharathi; VV Statue – Shadan – Nirankari – Old PS Saifabad – Ravindra Bharathi; Masab Tank – PTI Building – Ayodhya – Nirankari; New MLA Quarters – Basheerbagh Junction to Old PCR Junction; BJR Statue – AR Petrol pump – Old PCR Junction; M J Market – Taj Island – Nampally Railway Station – AR Petrol pump – Old PCR Junction; BRK Bhavan – Adarsh Nagar – Old PCR Junction; Ministers Residence Complex and Road No. 12, Banjara Hills – Virinchi Hospitals.

    Other routes where traffic restrictions will be imposed are Jubilee Hills Check Post – KBR Park – LV Prasad Eye Hospital – Srinagar Colony T Junction – Sagar Society T Junction – NFCL – Vengal Rao Park – GVK Mall – Taj Krishna – KCP Junction – VV Statue; ESI Hospital – SR Nagar Metro Station – Ameerpet Metro Station – Panjagutta Junction – NIMS – VV Statue; CTO Junction – Paradise – Ranigunj – Karbala – Children’s Park – Tank Bund – Ambedkar Statue – Telugu Thalli – Iqbal Minar – Ravindra Bharathi and Plaza Junction – Patny – Bata – Bible house – Karbala.



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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Mercury Records Drop At Most Places In J&K, Gulmarg Shivers At Minus 7°C

    Mercury Records Drop At Most Places In J&K, Gulmarg Shivers At Minus 7°C

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    Srinagar, Feb 7: Barring Srinagar and Qazigund, the minimum temperature recorded a fall in Jammu and Kashmir with Gulmarg being the coldest place in the J&K at 7.0°C on Tuesday.

    A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 2.7°C against 1.8°C on the previous night. Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was above normal by 3.1°C for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 0.4°C against minus 1.6°C °C on the previous night and it was 1.9°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of minus 5.9°C against minus 0.2°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 minus 0.7°C against 1.1°C on the previous night and it was 1.3°C above normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 7.0°C against minus 3.6°C on the previous night and it was 0.3°C below normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

    In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury recorded a drop and settled at minus 1.0°C against minus 0.3°C on the previous night and it was 1.0°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 8.4°C against 11.9°C on the previous night. It was 1.1°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal, he said, recorded a drop by 4.0°C, recording a low of 0.2°C than previous night (overall below normal by 0.8°C). Batote, he said, recorded a low of 2.0°C (below normal by 0.2°C), Katra 8.8°C (1.4°C above normal) and Bhadarwah 0.2°C (0.5°C above normal).

    Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 11.4°C and minus 10.0°C respectively, the official said. While Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day long harsh winter period that started on December 21 has ended, Kashmir is under the grip of a 20-day-long period called ‘Chillai-Khurd’. It will be followed by a 10-day-long period ‘Chillai-Bachha’ (baby cold) which is from February 20 to March 1.

    Regarding the forecast, the MeT official said that the weather will be mainly dry during the next 24 hours.

    For subsequent two days, he said, there is a possibility of “isolated to widespread light to moderate rain, snow and thunders. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Mercury Drops At Few Places In J&K Amid Dry Weather

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    Minus 8.9°C In Pahalgam; Drass Records Minus 24.9°C

    Srinagar, Feb 1 (GNS): Amid forecast for mainly dry weather in next 24 hours, the minimum temperature recorded a drop in some places in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday with Pahalgam recording a low of minus 8.9°C.  

    A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 0.4°C against 0.0°C on the previous night. Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was above normal by 1.1°C for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 0.2°C against minus 0.4°C on the previous night and it was 2.3°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of minus 8.9°C against minus 4.7°C on the previous night and it was 2.8°C below normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    Kokernag recorded a low of minus 0.5°C against minus 0.8°C on the previous night and it was 1.9°C above normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 8.2°C against minus 8.4°C on the previous night and it was 0.6°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 minus 1.4°C against minus 0.8°C on the previous night and it was above 0.9°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 6.7°C against 7.1°C on the previous night. It was 1.7°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 2.2°C (above normal by 1.4°C), Batote 2.5°C (above normal by 0.4°C), Katra 6.8°C (0.2°C below normal) and Bhadarwah minus 0.4°C (0.2°C above normal).

    Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 12.0°C and minus 17.6°C respectively, the official said. Drass, the second coldest place after Siberia, recorded a low of minus 24.9°C. 

    While Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day long harsh winter period that started on December 21 has ended, Kashmir is under the grip of a 20-day-long period called ‘Chillai-Khurd’. It will be followed by a 10-day-long period ‘Chillai-Bachha’ (baby cold) which is from February 20 to March 1.

    The MeT department has forecast it will be mainly dry in the next 24 hours and isolated very light rain and snow for subsequent two days. The weather department has already ruled out the possibility of any major snowfall in the next nine days. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

  • Mercury Drops At Few Places In J&K, Minus 8.9°C Records In Pahalgam

    Mercury Drops At Few Places In J&K, Minus 8.9°C Records In Pahalgam

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    SRINAGAR: Amid forecast for mainly dry weather in next 24 hours, the minimum temperature recorded a drop in some places in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday with Pahalgam recording a low of minus 8.9°C.

    Quoting a meteorological department official news agency GNS reported that Srinagar recorded a low of 0.4°C against 0.0°C on the previous night. Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was above normal by 1.1°C for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 0.2°C against minus 0.4°C on the previous night and it was 2.3°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of minus 8.9°C against minus 4.7°C on the previous night and it was 2.8°C below normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    Kokernag recorded a low of minus 0.5°C against minus 0.8°C on the previous night and it was 1.9°C above normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 8.2°C against minus 8.4°C on the previous night and it was 0.6°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 minus 1.4°C against minus 0.8°C on the previous night and it was above 0.9°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 6.7°C against 7.1°C on the previous night. It was 1.7°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 2.2°C (above normal by 1.4°C), Batote 2.5°C (above normal by 0.4°C), Katra 6.8°C (0.2°C below normal) and Bhadarwah minus 0.4°C (0.2°C above normal).

    Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 12.0°C and minus 17.6°C respectively, the official said. Drass, the second coldest place after Siberia, recorded a low of minus 24.9°C.

    While Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day long harsh winter period that started on December 21 has ended, Kashmir is under the grip of a 20-day-long period called ‘Chillai-Khurd’. It will be followed by a 10-day-long period ‘Chillai-Bachha’ (baby cold) which is from February 20 to March 1.

    The MeT department has forecast it will be mainly dry in the next 24 hours and isolated very light rain and snow for subsequent two days. The weather department has already ruled out the possibility of any major snowfall in the next nine days.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Mercury Drops At Few Places In J&K, Minus 8.9°C In Pahalgam; Drass Records Minus 24.9°C

    Mercury Drops At Few Places In J&K, Minus 8.9°C In Pahalgam; Drass Records Minus 24.9°C

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    Srinagar, Feb 1: Amid forecast for mainly dry weather in next 24 hours, the minimum temperature recorded a drop in some places in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday with Pahalgam recording a low of minus 8.9°C.

    A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 0.4°C against 0.0°C on the previous night. Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was above normal by 1.1°C for the summer capital.

    Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 0.2°C against minus 0.4°C on the previous night and it was 2.3°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

    Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of minus 8.9°C against minus 4.7°C on the previous night and it was 2.8°C below normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    Kokernag recorded a low of minus 0.5°C against minus 0.8°C on the previous night and it was 1.9°C above normal for the place, the officials said.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 8.2°C against minus 8.4°C on the previous night and it was 0.6°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 minus 1.4°C against minus 0.8°C on the previous night and it was above 0.9°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

    Jammu recorded a low of 6.7°C against 7.1°C on the previous night. It was 1.7°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

    Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 2.2°C (above normal by 1.4°C), Batote 2.5°C (above normal by 0.4°C), Katra 6.8°C (0.2°C below normal) and Bhadarwah minus 0.4°C (0.2°C above normal).

    Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 12.0°C and minus 17.6°C respectively, the official said. Drass, the second coldest place after Siberia, recorded a low of minus 24.9°C.

    While Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day long harsh winter period that started on December 21 has ended, Kashmir is under the grip of a 20-day-long period called ‘Chillai-Khurd’. It will be followed by a 10-day-long period ‘Chillai-Bachha’ (baby cold) which is from February 20 to March 1.

    The MeT department has forecast it will be mainly dry in the next 24 hours and isolated very light rain and snow for subsequent two days. The weather department has already ruled out the possibility of any major snowfall in the next nine days. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )