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Jammu Kashmir Police in Bandipora have arrested the kingpin of the racket for facilitating illegal trafficking of Rohingya in the district, SSP Bandipora said on Tuesday. Addressing a presser SSP Lakshay Vinod Sharma, as per local news agency Kashmir Scroll, said that, “On 23rd November information was received by PS Hajin from reliable sources regarding illegal trafficking of Rohingya women and subsequently selling them to various people in the area in lieu for money by marrying them.” “Upon ascertaining the actuality, we came to conclusion that this was a criminality on two counts, first is the illegal infiltration of Rohingya women from Bangladeshi refugee camps into India and second their sale as brides that is human trafficking”, the police officer said. “We accordingly lodge...

A massive protest was staged by the students of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar against the alleged derogatory remarks made by a student against Prophet Muhammad. A video of the incident, widely circulated on the internet, shows students raising slogans against the accused student and demanding action against him. A student named Prathamesh from NIT Srinagar stirred controversy after posting a video on Instagram, which is reported to be critical of Islam. The video, shared on Instagram, has drawn attention for its alleged offensive content. As a result, students and members of the community have organized protests, expressing their displeasure and demanding appropriate action against the student responsible. NIT Srinagar administration is reportedly investiga...

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh strongly condemned the elements which tried to invoke anti-national sentiments in the wake of the cricket world cup and said that due action must be taken forces that try to incite pro-Pakistan sentiments and cause a divide in the society. At a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been undertaking numerous development and progressive steps for the prosperity of the J&K, such nefarious elements which play a disruptive role, must be checked, he said. Condemning the stance of former chief minister Mehbooba Mufi on the matter Chugh justified the registration of the FIR against such elements, who not only tried to intimate the locals but also tried to glorify Pakistan, Chugh said exemplary punishment must be meted out to such forces so ...

Shah Basit In a tragic road accident on the Benhama bypass, three individuals sustained injuries earlier today. The incident involved a collision between a Tavera and a motorcycle, resulting in significant harm to the individuals involved. The Tavera driver, identified as Owais Ahmad Mir, son of Mohd Maqbool Mir from Banahama, and his wife, Serat Jan, were among those injured in the collision. Additionally, Aijaz Ah Shaikh from Shaikhpora, Baramulla, who was riding the bike, suffered critical injuries. The bike involved in the collision bore the registration number JK01W 4861, while the Tavera carried the registration number JK01R 4509. Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene and provided immediate medical assistance to the injured individuals. The severity of their injurie...

An additional 500 MW of electricity, which the government has decided to purchase, will bring the valley out of the present power crisis, officials said. Principal Secretary, Power Development Department, H Rajesh Prasad told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that they will be able to maintain the curtailment schedule within the valley. “These additional 500 MW will bring normalcy and relief to the people. We will be able to maintain the power cut schedule. People will get electricity as the load shedding will be maintained,” he said as per KNO. The Jammu Kashmir administration on Sunday approved the purchase of an additional 500 MW of firm power from the Ministry of Power (MOP) to meet the base load power requirement of J&K. To bridge this gap between demand and avai...

Government of Jammu Kashmir has put on suspension Regional Director, Survey and Land Records, Anantnag, pending enquiry into his conduct. Abdul Hafiz Shah, JKAS, has been placed under suspension, with immediate effect in terms of Rule 31 of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1956. “Pending enquiry into his conduct, Mr. Abdul Hafiz Shah, JKAS, Regional Director, Survey & Land Records (ex-officio Settlement Officer), Anantnag, is hereby placed under suspension, with immediate effect in terms of Rule 31 of Jammu Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956”, reads an order, a copy of which lies with GNS. “During the period of his suspension, he shall remain attached in the office of Divisional Commissioner, Ka...

Jammu Kashmir is likely to receive snow or rain by 29 and 30 November, Kashmir Weather reported. The report said that Jammu Kashmir is set to be impacted by another Western Disturbance on November 29 and 30, bringing light rain/snow across the region. Some areas may also witness a moderate spell of precipitation, while no snowfall is expected in the plains. "Even if it does occur, the accumulation is expected to be minimal. The highest probability of snow is in Shopian district (50% chances), followed by Kulgam (30% chances). For Srinagar, there is only a 15% chance," the report added. Kashmir Weather reported that expect light to moderate snowfall in higher elevations, with the potential for accumulations of up to 6 inches in a few areas. On November 29, no significant acti...

In Ganderbal, Kashmir, a dispute unfolded between seven students from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology and peers from outside Jammu Kashmir after India’s defeat to Australia in the men’s Cricket World Cup final on November 19, as per The Scroll. The students, as revealed in the first information report, are facing charges under Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and Sections 505 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code, pertaining to public mischief and criminal intimidation. Ganderbal Superintendent of Police Nikhil Borkar confirmed the arrests, mentioning, “We have invoked some sections, but whenever there is an investigation in a case, some sections are added or deleted depending upon the findings of the investigation. The investigation i...

The Kashmir Trade Association (KTA) has urged authorities to prioritise the establishment of all-weather connectivity for the Valley, citing the recurring blockages on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway as a significant impediment to the local economy. In a statement, President, KTA, Aijaz Shahdhar said that the Srinagar-Jammu highway, a vital lifeline for Kashmir’s economic activities, faces frequent disruptions due to adverse weather conditions, particularly during the winter months. “These disruptions not only pose challenges for the smooth flow of goods and services but also have severe implications for the economic stability of the region,” Shahdar said. KTA president emphasised that the current situation not only hampers daily transportation but also adversely affects busin...

Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain Monday said that war against militancy is not over yet in J&K and will be over only when one side accepts the defeat. According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Director General of Police J&K RR Swain while speaking to reporters at Gurudwara Chatipadshahi said that war against militancy in not over yet in J&K. "It will be over only when one side accepts the defeat," DGP said. He said till the fight is in our side we have to move forward despite suffering losses. He also said that we cannot retreat ourselves from this war but can ensure minimum damage to common masses with the help of our fighting forces. (KNS)