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LG Manoj Sinha hands over appointment letters to kin of Civilians killed in Shopian fake encounter

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The Jammu Kashmir admin on Tuesday handed over the appointment letters to the next of kin of three civilians killed in Shopian in July 2020. The appointment letters were handed over by LG Manoj Sinha on compassionate grounds over to Shareen Akhter, wife of Mohammed Abrar, Mohammed Arif, brother of Mohammed Imtiyaz and Farayaz Ahmed, brother of Mohd Abrar, all residents of Rajouri. The trio was killed in an encounter on July 18, 2020 in the Amshipora area of Shopian. Later, it turned out that the claims of the army that the three slain militants were actually civilians and had been killed in a fake encounter for cash and other rewards. The Lt Governor also handed over the appointment letter under SRO-43 to Smt Neeta Devi, widow of Chager Kumar of Dhandal, Ramnagar Udhampur who w...

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Foreign walnuts invade markets, affect Kashmir’s walnut industry

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Heavy exports of walnuts from Californian, Chinese and Chile continue to affect the walnut industry of the valley, which is currently witnessing a low demand for this dry fruit nationwide. It is the peak time for harvesting of walnuts across the valley. The growers, however, claimed that there is a low demand for the walnuts for the six straight years due to the heavy exports of walnuts from these foreign countries. President Kashmir Walnut Growers Association Haji Bahadur Khan told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that walnuts have a reduced demand in the markets of India. He said the rates of walnut kernels have gone down by almost 50 percent this season. “A high quality walnut kernel, which we would sell at Rs 1200 per kilogram, sells at Rs 700per kilogram. Similarly,...

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Local Body Polls: CEO J&K unveils draft reservation proposal for 77 municipalities

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Jammu Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer on Tuesday unveiled draft reservation proposal of 77 urban local bodies in the Union Territory. As per a notification, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), CEO J&K unveiled the proposal for reservation of wards for women, schedule castes and schedule tribes in the ULBs. As per the notification, objections and suggestions over the proposal can be filed in next seven days in the office of CEO. The CEO has proposed to reserve 25 wards for women in Srinagar Municipal Corporation and 25 wards for women, 10 for Schedule Castes and two for Scheduled Tribes in Jammu Municipal Corporation. The municipal polls in Jammu Kashmir are likely to be held in October—November this year—(KNO)

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LG Manoj Sinha congratulates officials, Locals following successful Amarnath Yatra

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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today felicitated officers of Civil Administration, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, Air force, CAPFs, NDRF, SDRF, Amarnathji Shrine Board and the service providers for the successful conduct of 62-day long Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2023. At a felicitation ceremony held at Raj Bhawan Auditorium, the Lt Governor expressed gratitude to all the officers and the service providers for making the holy pilgrimage memorable for the devotees. “Shri Amarnath Ji yatra is the symbol of our ancient cultural-spiritual heritage. Over the years this annual pilgrimage has influenced the socio-economic life of Jammu Kashmir. It is also a reflection of the diversity, integrity and greatness of the eternal tradition of our cultural values," the Lt Governor said. The offici...

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Article 370: Arguments conclude, Supreme court reserves judgement

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The Supreme Court of India has concluded hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the Article 370 abrogation on Tuesday afternoon. The arguments that began on August 02 on a day-to-day basis were being heard by a five-bench constitutional bench of the Supreme Court led by the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandarchud. During the arguments, several renowned lawyers including Gopal Subramaniam, Dr. Dhawan, Adv. Dave, Advocate Kapil Sibal among others argued that the Government of India's abrogation of Article 370 was unconstitutional, while the government argued that the Article abrogation was must to bring Jammu Kashmir at par with the rest of India. The hearings on Day 15 began on a fiery note when the defendants and petitioners argued over the affidavit filed by petitioner number 1 ...

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Fake military recruitment scam busted in Kupwara, 5 arrested

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The Jammu Kashmir Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a fake recruitment scam in Kupwara and arrested five persons in this regard. Police said that acting on complaints, Kupwara Police busted a fake recruitment scam in the Military Engineering Service (MES) and arrested five accused persons. MES is one of the pillars of Corps of Engineers of Indian Army which provides rear line engineering support to the armed forces. It is one of largest construction and maintenance agencies in India. The accused were identified as Nazir Ahmed Khan (main accused) and his associates as Zahoor Ahmed Mir, resident of Rawathpora, Shakeel Ahmed Makroo, resident of Awantipora, Feroz Ahmed Khashu, resident of Shaltang Srinagar and Shafkat Ahmed Shah, resident of Pampore Pulwama. Police said that...

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India likely to be renamed BHARAT: Reports

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India is likely to be renamed Bharat, several reports appearing in the media said. The resolution is likely to be taken up in the Special Session of Parliament. The move has been taken weeks after the opposition alliance decided to name itself INDIA. This comes as the official invite to the G20 Heads of State and ministers for a dinner being hosted by President Droupadi Murmu has gone with the heading President of Bharat. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on twitter, "REPUBLIC OF BHARAT - happy and proud that our civilisation is marching ahead boldly towards AMRIT KAAL". REPUBLIC OF BHARAT - happy and proud that our civilisation is marching ahead boldly towards AMRIT KAAL — Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 5, 2023 Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hit out a...

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Unchecked fishing poses great threat to Trout fish in Bandipora

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Illegal fishing continues unchecked in Nallah Madumati and Arin within the Bandipora region of north Kashmir's district, despite the Fisheries department's lofty assurances. Miscreants employ various methods to capture fish in different sections of Nallah Arin. According to locals who spoke to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), they utilize fishing nets, bleaching powder, and various types of hooks for this purpose. Local residents have raised serious concerns, accusing the Fisheries department of negligence and indifference to the ongoing issues in the nallah. According to them, the Fisheries department guards assigned to the area are conspicuously absent. Furthermore, the use of bleaching powder is deemed inhumane, subjecting the fish to a protracted and agonizing demise ...

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Article 370: States followed uniform pattern of integration, Jammu Kashmir did not, argues Kapil Sibal

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The Supreme Court of India presently hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the Article 370 abrogation on Tuesday observed that anyone supporting or opposing the abrogation is not supporting a "secessionist" agenda. Hearings on Day 15 began on a fiery note when the defendants and petitioners argued over the affidavit filed by petitioner number 1 Mohammed Akbar Lone, senior JKNC leader, who was accused by the centre of raising pro-Pakistan slogans. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal said that what was unfolding in the court was merely for grabbing headlines. "All tis is being televised, let us refrain from doing all this," he said. During this a lawyer, who represented an intervener, Roots in Kashmir, a pandit outfit was silenced by the Chief Justice of India for his repeated disturbanc...

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Hideout of HM commander Jahangir Saroori busted in Kishtwar: Police

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The Government forces claimed to have busted a hideout of one of the longest surviving militant commanders in the Kishtwar district of Chenab Valley. In a press statement, Police said that in collaboration with Army 26 RR & CRPF 52 BN, Police successfully dismantled a hideout belonging to the Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militant Jahangir Saroori in Kishtwar district on Tuesday morning. Quoting, a senior police officer, news agency Kashmir Scroll reported that acting on credible intelligence, Kishtwar Police along with Army 26 RR and CRPF 52 Bn. in a meticulously planned operation, uncovered and neutralized the hideout located in the Paribag area of Bhadat Saroor, where Jahangir Saroori was suspected to have been hiding and planning subversive activities. During the search operation...