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Over 2.15 Lakh kanal of state land retrieved in Kashmir so far, Here is a district-wise list:

REGIONAL

According to officials in Jammu Kashmir over 2.15 Lakh kanal of state, land has been retrieved from "encroachers" in Jammu Kashmir adding that the eviction drives will continue to reclaim the remaining 2.74 lakh kanal of "encroached" land across the valley. Till Sunday, encroachments have been removed from a total of 2,16,683 Kanal of "state land" in 10 districts of the Kashmir valley. In the Srinagar district, the administration, as per official figures, has recovered a total of 2415 Kanal of state land. Encroachments on 28132 kanal of state land and 28891 kanal of Kahcharai land have been retrieved in Anantnag, while 8928 kanal of state land and 14705 kanal of Kahcharai in the Kulgam district have been retrieved, as per the official figures. 11341 kanal of state land and 1050...

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SGPC condemns attacks on Sikhs in Pakistan

INTERNATIONAL

The alleged attacks on two Sikh brothers near the holy site of Nankana Sahib in Punjab province of Pakistan were taken up by members of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Tuesday, with Advocate and SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami condemning the incident. "Even before this, there have been many attacks on members of the Sikh community in Pakistan. Neither is an action taken by the accused or are related issues taken seriously," Dhami said. He has also sought intervention from the Centre on the matter. "To ensure the safety of Sikhs, the Modi government should hold talks with the Pakistan government at a diplomatic level," he added.

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Recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria wakeup call for Kashmir: DAK

REGIONAL

Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday has sought earthquake safety audit of all the hospitals in the valley. “Structural audit of hospitals should be done immediately to ensure they are resilient to quakes,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. ‘Recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria is a wakeup call for Kashmir which is vulnerable to similarly powerful seismic events,’’ he said. Dr Hassan said hospitals play an important role in saving lives during an earthquake. They provide immediate medical succor in the form of emergency medical care. “It is essential that these crucial life-saving assets remain functional at a time when they are needed most,” he said. The DAK President said there is an urgent need to assess the structural stability of heath care institutions....

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‘Valentine’s day an influence of the west, celebrate cow hug day on Feb 14’: Animal welfare board of India

INDIA

The Animal Welfare Board of India has urged Indians to observe "Cow Hug Day" on February 14 ahead on Valentine's Day. In a formal communication, the board emphasised the value of cows to Indian culture and the rural economy, and urged people to observe Cow Hug Day to enrich people's lives emotionally and make them happier. “All the cow lovers may also celebrate February 14 as Cow Hug Day keeping in mind the importance of mother cow and making life happy and full of positive energy,” stated the notice by the Animal Welfare Board. The notice also noted that the strong influence of western culture is putting Vedic traditions in danger of extinction. The board urged people to observe Cow Hug Day in order to protect and promote the nation's heritage. According to India Today report,...

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Congress must pass law to allow religious violence victims to sue Indians in US, says Christian group

INTERNATIONAL

The US failure to call out religious persecution in India will hurt America’s business and security interests in South Asia, a leading Indian American Christian group said this week. The US Congress must also pass a law so that perpetrators of such persecution in India can be sued in US courts, it added. “The US Congress [must] pass a law that would allow the victims of religious violence to sue the perpetrators, be it a non-state actor or a government official, in the courts under the US jurisdiction for both criminal and civil negligence,” the Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations (FIACONA) said in a report released here this week. The US must designate India as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), America’s formal name for persecuting nations, it said. The US Dep...

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Mehbooba Mufti detained in Delhi during anti-eviction drive protest

REGIONAL

The president of the People's Democratic Party staged a protest in New Delhi on Tuesday against the ongoing eviction drive in Jammu Kashmir. A large contingent of Delhi Police reached the site and detained Mehbooba Mufti along with her supporters, who were in Delhi to protest against the ongoing eviction drive in Jammu Kashmir, that admin says has been launched to remove "encroachers" from state land. The drive is going on in pursuance of the orders of the admin to free state land across the Jammu Kashmir region, a move that has triggered widespread anger across the region. Earlier, the People's Democratic party staged a protest in Srinagar calling the admin to rollback the order. Details emerging.

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5 of UP family die of suffocation in Kupwara including an infant

REGIONAL

Five family members including three children of a family from Uttar Pardesh were found dead on Wednesday due to suffocation in Kralpora area of Kupwara district. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that five members of the family identified as Majid Ahmad son of Ahmad Hussain, his wife Sohana Khatoon, their children Faizan Ansari, Abu Zar and a few-days-old infant were found dead at their rented accommodation early this morning. Block medical officer Kralpora, Dr Mohammad Shafi while confirming the incident said all the 5 members have died due to suffocation. He also said their bodies are being brought to hospital for legal and medical formalities—(KNO)

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Government teachers deputed for maintaining law and order during shooting for Deepika Padukone, Hrithik Roshan movie

REGIONAL

Authorities on Tuesday deployed seven government teachers as ‘Duty Magistrate’ in order to maintain law and order during the shooting of the movie ’Fighter’ at Pahalgam. According to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Sub Divisional Magistrate Pahalgam has said, “In order to maintain law and order during the shooting of the film ‘Fighter’ at Pahalgam, seven officials are deployed as duty magistrates at different locations with effect from February-07 to February-11.” “The duty magistrates shall closely monitor the situation at the respective locations in coordination with their respective police counterparts and submit hourly reports to Tehsildar Pahalgam, who shall keep overall magisterial supervision of the situation during the shooting of the film,” it reads. Pertinently,...

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Below sub-zero temperature in Kashmir, wet spell likely from tomorrow

REGIONAL

The minimum temperature saw a fall at most places in Kashmir Valley with Srinagar and Qazigund too recording below sub-zero level on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.1°C against 2.7°C on the previous night. Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was above normal by 0.3°C for the summer capital. Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of minus 1.8°C against minus 0.4°C °C on the previous night and it was 0.3°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir. Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of minus 7.6°C against minus 5.9°C on the previous night and it was 1.4°C below normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Kokernag recorded a low of minus 0.1°C against minus 0.7°C on the previous nig...

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5.5 lakh youth given financial assistance, training to start own businesses: Admin

REGIONAL

The Jammu Kashmir admin has empowered about five and half lakh youth with financial assistance and training to start their own business ventures through support from Mission Youth, Financial Institutions and Central and State Government Institutions, a spokesman said on Tuesday. As 'Yogyata se Rozgar' is the core mantra of present dispensation, concrete steps are being taken up to fully support young men and women in building a bright future for themselves. The beneficiaries are being extended very possible assistance and requisite expertise training enabling them start their own business units in manufacturing, services, retail, transport sector, handicraft, agri-allied and agri- infra sectors. J&K administration is committed to channelize energy of youth in a positive direction...