Thursday, December 26News and updates from Kashmir

Month: September 2022

‘BJP does not want elections in Jammu Kashmir for its own interests’: Congress

‘BJP does not want elections in Jammu Kashmir for its own interests’: Congress

POLITICS
The Congress party Thursday said that Jammu Kashmir which used to be a country once has been converted into a Union Territory by the BJP for their own interests. Talking to reporters at Srinagar-based Congress headquarters, Vikar Rasool, party president for Jammu and Kashmir said that Jammu and Kashmir was a country once then autonomy was given to it. There was Article 370 and now BJP has turned it into UT which is totally injustice. He said BJP doesn’t want elections should take place in Jammu and Kashmir. “It is unfortunate that elections are being deferred in Jammu and Kashmir continuously. If elections are conducted in other states of India, why not in Jammu and Kashmir? It is clear that BJP wants to rule over in J&K from Delhi and doesn’t want people should elect their repre...
Kulgam witnessed 50 militant killings in last one year: Police

Kulgam witnessed 50 militant killings in last one year: Police

REGIONAL
Fifty militants including 10 Pakistani militants have been killed in Kulgam district in the last one year. Addressing a press conference here, SSP Kulgam, G V Sundeep Chakravarthy, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that security forces have been able to eliminate 50 militants including 10 Pakistani nationals in the district. He said that most of the killed militants belonged to Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit and their sole aim is to spread terror in the Valley. Replying to a question, he said that their sole aim is to spread terror, recruit local youth in militant ranks and spoil their mindset. “Our forces are working hard to zero in on them and ensure clean operations to eliminate them and prevent youth from joining them. We will eliminate their base to ensure p...
Twin blasts trigger panic in JK’s Udhampur

Twin blasts trigger panic in JK’s Udhampur

REGIONAL
Two back to back bomb blasts within a span of eight hours created panic in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur with police saying possibility of use of sticky bomb can’t be ruled out. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), first blast took place 10:30 pm on Wednesday in a Basantghar bound bus that was parked near petrol station Domail area of Udhampur town. Second blast occurred in a parked bus at General Bus Stand Udhampur at 6 am on Thursday. Police said that two persons have received minor injuries and are stable. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu Mukesh Singh, while speaking to reporters at the spot said that two back to back blast occurred in Udhampur with the radius of two kilometres. “Preliminary investigations suggest that these were IED blasts,” he said...
‘RSS should be banned, It is a worse organisation’, Lalu Prasad Yadav on PFI ban

‘RSS should be banned, It is a worse organisation’, Lalu Prasad Yadav on PFI ban

INDIA
Senior politician and Chief of Rashtriya Janta Dal Lalu Prasad Yadav has stated that groups like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh should be investigated and banned. On the question of banning the Popular Front of India (PFI), he said, “Government has created the hype of PFI, RSS should be banned too. It is a worse organization.” "The country is being divided into Hindus and Muslims under the Modi Government, while unemployment and inflation are rising, and the situation is getting worse," Lalu said. He said that the Modi Government must be overthrown.
Vital bridge in Pulwama awaits completion

Vital bridge in Pulwama awaits completion

REGIONAL
Even after an elapse of around one year, a very vital bridge on Pulwama-Anantnag road via litter is awaiting completion due to which the public is suffering. Locals from Niloora, Pulwama told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that last year construction of new bridge was started, however, it hasn't been completed yet due to unknown reasons Muhammad Akbar Ganaie, a local resident said that a small diversion has been constructed there but this road is connecting SIDCO Lassipora with National Highway and very heavy vehicles are plying on this road. In absence of a bridge, frequent accidents take place near the spot but authorities worked on it for a few months only and then left it, he said. Parvaiz Ahmad another local said that narrowness of the diversion leads to huge tra...
JK reports 13 Covid-19 cases, no death

JK reports 13 Covid-19 cases, no death

REGIONAL
Jammu  Kashmir reported 13 fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday. They said four cases were reported from Jammu division and nine from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 479115. Among the cases, 173975 are from Jammu division and 305140 from Kashmir Valley. There was no death due to the virus during the time. So far 4785 people have succumbed to the virus and among them include 2352 from Jammu division and 2433 from the Valley. Besides, they said, 25 Covid-19 patients recovered during the last 24 hours—eight from Jammu division and 17 from Kashmir Valley. There are now 133 active cases— 46 in Jammu and 87 in Kashmir. The officials told GNS there was no new confirmed case of mucormycosis (b...
Eidgah to be developed as state-of-art playground of Shahr-e-Khass: Div Com Pole

Eidgah to be developed as state-of-art playground of Shahr-e-Khass: Div Com Pole

REGIONAL
Eidgah will be developed as the state-of the art play ground in Shahr-e-Khass that will have at least 10 scientifically developed turfs, upgraded football ground while the park will be upgraded as a major attraction with all modern facilities, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir P K Pole said Wednesday. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Divisional Commissioner Kashmir said: “I visited the area today to assess the sports facilities available to the youth. I directed officials to create more sports facilities for youth in the area.” As far the Cancer facilities, he said nearby SKIMS Soura and AIIMS already upgraded facilities to treat Cancer patients. “Eidgah will be developed on modern lines as one of the best play grounds of Shahr-e-Khass. It will have scientificall...
‘Sextortion gang’, Three members arrested in Srinagar: Police

‘Sextortion gang’, Three members arrested in Srinagar: Police

REGIONAL
The police claimed to have arrested three persons including a woman who are allegedly the members of a sextortion gang. The Srinagar Police said, “They extorted huge money from many gullible preys(victims). More arrests are expected in the case.” Officials said that “On 27-09-2022, one Nazir Ahmad Rather S/o Late Gh. Nabi Rather R/o Dalwan Chaar-e-Shareef, Budgam lodged a written complaint in Police Station Shergarhi to the effect that some days back, he received a call from one Saba (lady) and insisted him to meet for some work. Accordingly, he met her near Bakshi Stadium Srinagar.” “The said lady took him to her room at Reck Chowk Batamaloo and started levelling false allegations against him inside the room. In the meantime 03 other men (associates of the lady) forcibly entered ...
GoI appoints new CDS 9 Months after Bipin Rawat’s Death

GoI appoints new CDS 9 Months after Bipin Rawat’s Death

INDIA
The government of India oppoints Lt. General Anil Chauhan (Retired) as the new Chief of Defense Staff, on Wednesday. According to ANI, MoD has said, Govt of India appoints Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) who will also function as Secretary to Government of India, Department of Military Affairs. Ministry of Defence said, In a career spanning over nearly 40 years, Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd) had held several command, staff and instrumental appointments and had extensive experience in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu & Kashmir and North-East India. (ANI) https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1575111702365974531?t=DHsKpzxRVuEqB0HcF3-BOg&s=19
Police arrests notorious female drug peddler in Bandipora

Police arrests notorious female drug peddler in Bandipora

REGIONAL
A notorious female drug peddler was arrested from Bandipora, Police claimed on Wednesday. Police spokesperson as per a assertion to Kashmir Bulletin, reads that Bandipora police arrested a notorious female drug peddler namely Posha Begum W/o Khursheed Ahmad Waza R/o Ward No. 05 Bandipora who was evading arrest after she managed to escape on 25 August, 2022 during a raid on a residential house of one person namely Khursheed Ahmad Waza @Mandaila S/o Gh Ahmad Waza R/o Ward No. 05 Bandipora. Keeping the sensitivity of matter in mind, a special investigation team was constituted to trace her by SSP Bandipora Shri Mohmad Zahid-JKPS under the supervision of DYSP HQRS Bandipora Shafat Mohmad-JKPS. “Yesterday early morning, different teams of PS Bandipora one headed by SHO PS Bandipora Insp. ...