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12 Jaish e Muhammad militants have entered Kashmir; have taken shelter in North Kashmir: Report

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As many as 12 Jaish-e-Mohammed militants have managed to infiltrate into Kashmir, according to the intelligence alert. A report by India Today quoting an official input said, Twelve foreign origins (FT) Jaish e Muhammad men have managed to enter the Kashmir valley on February 13-14 in two different batches via the jungles of Jumagund (Keran sector) in Kupwara. These militants who have possibly taken shelter in the Sopore and Bandipora areas of North Kashmir have satellite phones (Thuraya phones) as well as hand grenades with them. The intelligence agency, as per the report, has revealed that both Kaiser Ahmad Dar, a resident of Pulwama, and foreign Militant Abu Saad - who were based in Pulwama - reached the Sopore area on February 21.

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School Transportation Fee: Parents resent ‘arbitrary’ hike

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Parents have resented the ‘arbitrary’ hike in school transportation fee by the ‘Private Schools Association of Jammu Kashmir’. PSAJK recently said that after a meeting to overcome the transportation ‘crisis’ it has issued a rate card wherein Rs 1950 will be charged for 0-5 km distance, Rs 2450 for 5-10 km, and Rs 45 for every additional kilometer. Following the rules of PSAJK, private schools have increased the transportation fee by 50%. Parents are protesting on daily basis outside various private schools. A group of protesting parents told news agency Kashmir News Trust that they support the decision of Fee Fixation Committee to charge transportation fee separately and keep it aloof from academic fee, but the PSAJK in the garb of Fee Fixation Committee order wants to ‘loot’ the par...

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Pakistani drone shot down in Ferozpur Panjab: BSF

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A Pakistani drone carrying over 4 kgs of suspected contraband was shot down by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the international border in Punjab’s Ferozpur sector on Monday, an official said. The quadcopter was detected around 3 am after troops heard a humming sound. They illuminated the area with “para bombs” to aim at the drone, a BSF spokesperson said. He said a small green coloured bag was attached to the drone and it contained four packets in yellow wrappings and one small packet in a black wrapping. The gross weight of the suspected contraband item is about 4.17 kgs, with packing material, and the packet wrapped in black weighs about 250 grams, the spokesperson said. The drone’s model is DJI Matrice 300 RTX. (Agencies)

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Security lifted outside late S.A.S Geelani’s house in Srinagar

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Authorities have removed security personnel from late Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani’s house. Sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that the security personnel present outside the house of the late leader was removed on late Thursday night. Separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani had passed away at his Hyderpora residence on September 1, last year. Before and after the passing away of Syed Ali Geelani, security personnel used to remain present outside the house and road. Sources said that only family members and relatives were allowed to enter the house after the demise of the nonagenarian leader, however, the security has been lifted now completely. Sources added that the grave of late Syed Ali Geelani is still being guarded by the security personnel.buy hard on oral jelly...

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Traffic resumes on Jammu-Srinagar highway

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After closed briefly due to landslides at Chamalwas area of Ramban, the traffic movement on Jammu-Srinagar highway has been resumed, officials said. "Traffic movement has resumed at Rehampadi, Chamalwas, from both sides on the national highway," traffic official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) Landslides were reported to have occurred in the Rehampadi Chamalwas area on the national highway. The highway is the lifeline for the Kashmir valley and the main link road connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country. Kashmir bound trucks laden with essential supplies and other vehicles pass through the highway—(KNO)

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‘Village Defence Groups’ get a nod from Home Ministry, Members to be paid ₹ 4000 a month

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The Union Home Ministry has given its nod to the Jammu Kashmir administration to form village defence groups (VDGs) in the region. The VDGs were earlier known as village defence committees (VDCs). In its letter titled ‘Revised Scheme of Village Defence Groups (VDGs) in J&K’, the MHA said that in areas that are more vulnerable, people leading the village defence groups will be paid Rs 4,500 per month each while other volunteers will receive Rs 4,000 per month each. The VDGs, as per the new order, will function under the direction of the SP/SSP of the concerned district. The VDGs were earlier known as village defence committees (VDCs). Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir BJP said the revival of village defence committees (VDCs) as village defence groups (VDGs) will not only ensure ...

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Widespread rains, snowfall expected in JK from March 6-8: MeT

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Weatherman has forecast widespread light to moderate rain and snowfall in Kashmir Valley from Sunday night to March 8. “As expected, light rain/snow occurred at some places Kashmir. Currently, weather is overcast to cloudy at most places of Kashmir & at some places of Jammu,” a meteorological department official said in a statement to GNS. “Current weather likely to continue till tomorrow morning. Thereafter, weather likely to remain partly cloudy during March 4 and 5th,” he said, adding, “Another Western Disturbance is likely to affect J&K during 6th (night) to 8th due to which we expect widespread Light to Moderate Rain/Snow( mainly over higher reaches).” He however said that there was no forecast of any significant weather till March 7. Meanwhile, Gulmarg received fr...

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Landslide halts traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway

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Traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, was halted on Thursday following a landslide at Chamalwas, Banihal area of Ramban district. A traffic department official told GNS that restoration work was underway. Meanwhile, Mughal Road, connecting Shopian with Poonch and Rajouri districts, remained closed for vehicular movement in view of snow accumulation at Peer Ki Gali. Also,Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road remained shut for vehicular movement in view of snow accumulation on Zoji la axis and has been closed till further orders. Kishtwar-Sinthan road also remained closed in view of snow accumulation, the traffic department official said. (GNS)

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MHA nod to constitution of village defence guards

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In an apparent bid to revive and strengthen the erstwhile Village Defence Committees (VDCs), Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered formation of Village Defence Groups (VDGs) in Jammu and Kashmir. In this direction, Under Secretary to the Government of India (MHA) has written a communication to Chief Secretary of J&K, informing him that the issue regarding revised scheme of village defence groups has been examined in the Ministry and a few decisions have been taken. “The members of the Village Defence Group shall be designated as Village Defence Guard (VDG),” reads the communication, a copy of which lies with GNS. In more vulnerable areas, the order said, persons (VI category) who shall be leading/ coordinating the VDG would be paid of Rs. 4500 per month and other persons (V2 ca...

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M Y Tarigami asks Jammu Kashmir admin to release wages of Anganwadi workers, helpers

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Senior CPI (M) leader, Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami said that Anganwadi workers and helpers working under the ICDS scheme in Jammu Kashmir are without wages for the past several months. In a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat, CPI(M) said, These scheme workers have been working tirelessly as most of the government schemes are implemented through them. "Even during the fight against the COVID19 pandemic, they have been at the forefront. These employees have to feed their families, but despite working hard, they are not paid their wages on time." The central share of their wages for several months is yet to be released. The administrative apathy towards their genuine issues is against justice as they are being denied social security benefits including promotion, gratuity, pension, pro...