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Aug102022 by News DeskNo Comments

Election commission postpones dates for revision of electoral rolls

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The Election Commission of India has revised the schedule of special summary revision of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir, setting November 25 as date for culmination of the exercise. Making changes in its earlier schedule announced on June 29, the poll-body extended the date for publication of electoral rolls by 25 days. As per the new schedule, the ECI has set November 25 as the date for final publication of electoral rolls whereas October 31 was fixed for the same as per earlier schedule. According to a press release issued by JK’s chief electoral officer, the revision activities shall begin on 15th September. “In order to provide more opportunities to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir the Commission has extended the period for filing of claims and objections from 30 days t...

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One militant killed in ongoing Budgam encounter

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One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter at Waterhail area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday. Official sources told GNS that one militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter, however identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained. ADGP Kashmir Kashmir Vijay Kumar earlier in a tweet said that Lateef Rather among three LeT militants trapped in encounter. As per ADGP, Lateef Rather was involved in killing of Rahul Bhat, Ambreen Bhat and several other civilians. Earlier Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Waterhail. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.(GNS)

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Schools will ignite engine of JK’s overall development, economic growth: LG Manoj Sinha

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Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that schools will ignite the engine of JK's overall development and economic growth. While inaugurating multiple key initiatives of education sector, he said 84 School Buildings, NIELIT courses, State Mentoring Project, Talash App, pre-primary classes and Atal tinkering labs, as recommended by NEP 2020, will strengthen early childhood care, education and skill ecosystem. “Schools will ignite the engine of JK's overall development and economic growth. Our effort is to ensure all the schools are maintaining academic standards, empowering young students to develop experimental skills, exposing them to exciting innovations,” he said as per GNS, adding, “Our effort of ensuring access, equity, quality and outcome-oriented quality education ...

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Army man kills self with service rifle in Jammu Kashmir

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An Indian Army man committed suicide on Wednesday in Jammu Kashmir. As per reports received by The Kashmiriyat Army man identified as Yogesh Kumar was on guard duty at Kullian camp in Miran Sahib area on the outskirts of Jammu city when he shot himself in the head. Kumar, a resident of Himachal Pradesh, died on the spot and later his body was taken to the the local hospital by police for medico-legal formalities.

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Man electrocuted to death in central Kashmir’s Budgam

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A man was electrocuted to death in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The incident took place on Tuesday late evening in Sholipora village of the Budgam district. The deceased has been identified as Ali Muhammad Ganaie son of Muhammad Sultan Ganie of Sholipora village. Police in this regard took cognizance and registered a case under relevant sections of law. A couple of days ago, a youth was electrocuted to death in the same district while hoisting a Muharram banner atop his house. (KNT)

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Government forces recover 30 kg IED in Tahab Pulwama

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A major tragedy was averted on Wednesday when the security forces recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by militants in Pulwama district. Official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that IED planted by militants near Tahab crossing on Circular road in Pulwama was detected and recovered by the security forces. ADGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that an IED weighing around 25 to 30 Kgs was recovered on circular road in Pulwama by joint team of police and security forces. He said that a major tragedy has been averted by specific input generated by Pulwama police. "An IED weighing approx. 25 to 30 Kgs recovered near Tahab Crossing on Circular road in #Pulwama by Police and Security Forces. A major #tragedy has been #averted by specific input generated by Pulwa...

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Encounter breaks out in Budgam area

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An encounter broke out between militants and security forces at Waterhal area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday morning, officials said. An official told news agency-Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a joint team of RR, Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area. He said that as the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, militants fired upon them which was retaliated triggering an encounter. Meanwhile ADGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that three LeT militants including Lateef Rather who was involved in killing of Rahul Pandit and Amreen Bhat are trapped in ongoing encounter. "03 militants of militant outfit LeT(TRF) including Lateef Rather trapped in ongoing #encounter. Milit...

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Patients with minor ailments avoid primary health centres, throng tertiary care hospitals

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Despite multiple efforts from the authorities, tertiary hospitals in Srinagar continue to be overburdened with patients who can be treated at primary health centres. Doctors working at tertiary hospitals in Srinagar told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that there is a surge in patients as people directly reach tertiary hospitals instead of following a procedure of going to primary health centre or sub-district hospital. A senior doctor at GMC Srinagar told KNO that with almost everyone in Kashmir having their own vehicle, patients rush to tertiary care hospitals for treatment. According to him, the majority of these patients can be easily managed at a PHC, SDH or district hospital. He said that it puts pressure on infrastructure as well as manpower and often delays treatme...

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Drainage work collapses month after construction in Sopore

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Locals of Neherpora area of Sopore in North Kashmir alleged that drainage constructed month before has collapsed due to usage of substandard material. Locals while speaking to news agency - Kashmir News Service (KNS) said, that the drain collapse bears reflects to the bad quality of work and material used by the contractors and approved by the concerned enginer. They also said, that the officials concerned never bothered to visit the site to assess the construction despite their repeated requests. "We were surprised when we saw that the drain has collapsed. It is because of sub-standard material used in the construction", said Javeed Ahmed, Auqaf president. What will happen when heavy, loaded vehicles will pass over it? This whole drainage will collapse, he questioned the conce...

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2 tipper drivers killed in stone quarry mishap in Baramulla

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Two tipper drivers were crushed to death after coming under falling stones at a stone quarry in Drangbal area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district this afternoon, official sources said. They told GNS that the duo was near the stone quarry when several stones fell over them, resulting in their on-spot death. The deceased duo has been identified as Hilal Ahmad and Zaffar Ahmad Gojri. Confirming the incident, a police official told GNS that a police team was on spot to collect more details. (GNS)