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Oct142022 by News DeskNo Comments

Rates of dairy products revised in Kashmir, Curd to be sold at ₹55

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir's Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution department has revised the rates for dairy products in the Kashmir valley. A new notification issued by the department, accessed by The Kashmiriyat, stated that the department has "revised" the rates for milk (boiled) and the products prepared for it under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. As per the order, cow milk (boiled/ open form) containing 3 to 3.5 percent fat and 8.5 percent SNF will be sold at RS 45 a litre and the price of standard curd has been fixed to RS 55 per litre. "The price of cheese (dry/ without water)) have been fixed to Rs 255 a kilogram," the order read, adding that the rates will be applied immediately.

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Admin orders premature retirement of 36 policemen

REGIONAL

In its endeavor to make the Police department more efficient and transparent, the government on Thursday prematurely retired 36 police personnel on charges of their involvement in corruption and criminal activities. These personnel conducted their duties in ways which were unbecoming of public servants & in violation of the established code of conduct. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the exercise was conducted as part of a regular process of scrutiny of records of officials, who cross benchmarks of age/service period in terms of Article 226(2) of J&K CSRs. These employees were found involved in illegal activities, remained unauthorizedly absent from duties for a considerable period, underperformed, penalized in departmental enquiries and some of them fo...

Oct132022 by News DeskNo Comments

Pulwama reports 200 cases of lumpy skin disease among cattle

PULWAMA

At least 200 lumpy skin disease cases in the cattle have been reported in south Kashmir's Pulwama district so far. Top officials of the animal husbandry department told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that over 200 cases of lumpy disease have been reported among cattle in different areas of Pulwama district. They said that among them 11 have died who have been buried by following all SoPs besides that around 112 have already recovered and rest are active. They said that in order to avoid spread of this disease, transportation has been stopped and district administration has already issued advisory in this regard and transportation of animals from Pulwama to other district or vice-versa has been banned. They said that if any farmer will find this disease in any animal, h...

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HM Amit Shah echoes PM, Says ‘Modi resolved Kashmir’

INDIA

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said India's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru created a "mess" in Jammu and Kashmir by introducing Article 370 in the Constitution, but the Narendra Modi government rectified the error in 2019 by nullifying the provision that gave special status to the erstwhile state. Speaking at an event to flag off the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Gaurav Yatra' in Gujarat, where Assembly polls are due in the next two months, Shah said the Congress used to often taunt his party over construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, but work on the mega project was now in progress. The senior BJP leader flagged off one yatra from Zanzarka in Ahmedabad district and two others from Unai in Navsari district. Decorated vehicles are being used in these yatras."Due to the mistake ...

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‘Do not apply Mehandi from Muslims’, Hindu Mahasabha threatens Hindu women in UP

INDIA

The Hindu Mahasabha has warned of serious consequences if any non-Hindu youth is found applying ‘Mehandi’ on the hands of Hindu women. Hindu women apply mehendi on their hands before the Karwa Chauth puja which will be held on Thursday night. Vikram Saini, a BJP MLA from Khatauli, who awarded two years’ imprisonment by the court on Tuesday in a case linked to the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, said the intentions of Muslim youth who have opened mehendi shops are “different” and they have “love jihad” on their minds. “They conduct love jihad under the guise of this mehendi work. There have been many such cases. My request to Hindu women is to apply mehendi at home or from shops and beauty parlours opened by our community members,” Saini said on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Vishwa Hindu P...

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Over 35 lakh students engaged in various sports activities this year: Admin

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir admin Wednesday said that over 35 lakh students from various schools and colleges will be engaged with sports activities this year as large-scale engagement of students has helped keep youth away from drugs. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of inauguration of Inter-College Sports festival-2022 at Ganderbal here, Commissioner Secretary Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez said that the Youth Services and Sports department has been doing tremendous job by engaging students at inter-school level where boys and girls from all schools are being engaged in various sports activities. “Today, I am glad to see the launch of Inter-College-Sports festival at Ganderbal where students at college level will take part in various sports activities from all over Kashmir,” Hafee...

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Army dog injured during Kokernag encounter succumbs at Srinagar’s military hospital

REGIONAL

Indian Army’s assault dog named Zoom that was injured during an encounter in Anantnag district died during treatment at Military Veterinary Hospital in Srinagar. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the dog that was under treatment at a veterinary hospital died around 12 noon today. He said that apparently it was improving and responding well to the treatment, however, it suddenly started gasping and soon collapsed. Earlier, Zoom was operated upon as it had gunshot wounds on the face and rear right leg. Zoom, the official said, was tasked with clearing the house where militants were hiding during an encounter in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district on October 10. “The dog went inside the house and attacked the militants. During the operation it...

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Admin transfers two IAS, three KAS officers

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir admin on Thursday ordered for transfer and posting of five officers including two IAS and three JKAS officers. "Jatin Kishore, IAS (AGMUT:2020), awaiting orders of adjustment, is posted as Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Uri, against an available vacancy. He shall also hold the charge of the post of Sub-Registrar, Uri, in addition to his own duties, till further orders," reads an order. "Shishir Gupta, IAS (AGMUT:2020), awaiting orders of adjustment, is posted as Sub-Divisional Magistrate Ramnagar. He shall also hold the charge of the post of Sub-Registrar, Ramnagar, in addition to his own duties, till further orders." "Gopal Singh, JKAS, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Ramnagar, holding additional charge of the post of Sub-Registrar, Ramnagar, is transferred and shall await f...

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Two hours after being convicted in Muzaffarnagar riots case, BJP MLA bailed out

INDIA

The MP/MLA court in Muzaffarnagar on Tuesday awarded two years’ imprisonment to 12 people, including BJP MLA from Khatauli Vikram Saini, after they were convicted of rioting and arson in a case linked to the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots. The MLA, however, received bail soon after the judgment was passed. The riots had left at least 62 people dead and 50,000 displaced in the western Uttar Pradesh district. The court had acquitted 15 other people charge-sheeted in the police investigation for lack of evidence. The court also slapped a fine of Rs 10,000 each on all accused. Saini is a sitting MLA from the Khatauli assembly of Muzaffarnagar district. He is a two-time MLA from the same assembly seat since 2017. He was head of Kawal village when he was charged with attempt to murder a...

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Nine medical shops sealed in Anantnag

ISLAMABAD

Following the directions of Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Dr Basharat Qayoom, a massive drive regarding the regulation of schedule H, H1& X medicines and installation of CCTV and adoption of computerized billing system was started by Drugs Control department Anantnag. During the special drive, Drugs Control Officers Anantnag inspected the drug sale establishments in the areas of Janglatmandi, Harnag, Batengu, Shairbagh Khanabal, Nai Basti, K P Road, Kokernag town etc. More than 50 inspections were carried out, operations of 09 medical sale establishments were disallowed and 4 were given show cause notice for different violations of conditions of licenses and failure to adhere to the directions regarding installation of CCTV. During the drive chemists were sensitized regarding ...