REGIONAL

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that over 9,000 landless people have been given land in the region so far and only those eligible will get 5 Marla land from the government. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function at Dak Bunglow, the LG as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the administration has been able to bring transparency and have adapted to the pro-people approach and a new dawn of development is being written. He said that over 9,000 landless people in Jammu and Kashmir have been givern the land and that only eligible land less people will get 5 Marla land in J&K. The LG, who was on a 2-day visit to Kupwara district, also said that the Railway Minister has already sanctioned budget for a technical survey. “Once the ...

Condemning the recent police crackdown on NewsClick and the arrest of its editor under the draconian UAPA in India, the students of Columbia Journalism School assert that journalism is not a crime, and it most certainly is not terrorism, Maktoob Media reported. “In the early hours of October 3, 2023, police in India questioned, detained and arrested dozens of journalists, editors, and writers associated with NewsClick, an outlet that is known to be critical of the current regime. The homes of these journalists and human rights defenders were raided, and their phones and laptops seized. While some were released after questioning, others were arrested on charges of terrorism and criminal conspiracy,” read a statement signed 70 students of the school. “This episode is the most recent of...

A recent incident in Rajouri district has resulted in an Army officer sustaining injuries in what appears to be a grenade accident. Army officer told news agency Kashmir Scroll that the incident occurred at a post in the Rajouri sector and the injured officer was promptly evacuated for medical attention. After receiving initial treatment, the officer's condition has stabilized and is currently deemed stable. The army has initiated investigations into the incident to ascertain the factors that led to this unfortunate accident. This ensures that all necessary protocols, safety measures, and precautions are reviewed and strengthened to prevent similar incidents in the future. (KS)

Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Baramulla warned private Eco vehicle owners ferrying passengers without permit of strict action if they continue the practice. An official at the Motor Vehicle Department, Sopore told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that a checking drive was launched jointly by the teams from Police and the Motor Vehicles Department Baramulla, during which three vehicles who were ferrying passengers illegally were seized. The vehicles seized were violating the rules and regulations under the MV Acts and were ferrying the passengers without a permit, the official said. Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Baramulla, Muazzam Ali warned the private vehicle (Eco) owners from ferrying the passengers illegally without proper documentation. ...

Shah Basit/Rayees Shah Ganderbal Press Association has elected a new body after conducting fresh polls through a well-decorated ballot voting process on Thursday. The elections were conducted at Degree College Ganderbal in the presence of the Chief Guest ADDC Ganderbal Mr Mushtaq Simnani and Principal Mrs Fozia. Seven candidates were in the fray. Out of 48 total votes polled one vote was rejected. Mir Aftab (Punjab Kesari) was elected the new president of the Association while others who were elected to different posts included Vice President Ghulam Nabi Raina (Kashmir Uzma /KNT), General Secretary Saleem Wani (Gulistan TV), Spokesperson Haadi Hidayat (ANN) and Treasurer Raja Syed from KNO. On the occasion, the oath ceremony was also organized under the chairmanship of ADDC ...

CPIM Leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami on Thursday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of the spouse of the well-known religious scholar, Dr Qazi Nisar. In a condolence message, Tarigami expressed condolences to the deceased’s sons, Qazi Yasir, Qazi Umair and Qazi Shibli.(KNS)

The Kishtwar police have taken action against the issuance of fake domicile certificates in the district. A senior police officer told news agency Kashmir Scroll that an FIR (No. 22/2023) has been registered at the Dachhan Police Station under Sections 420, 465, 467, 468, 471, and 120 B of the Indian Penal Code. He said the FIR is against a Rohingya woman named Anwara Begum, along with others involved in the fraud and conspiracy. The police acted on a tip-off regarding the issuance of a domicile certificate to Anwara Begum in the Dachhan area of Kishtwar District. The certificate was allegedly issued on 19th September 2020 by the then Tehsildar Dachhan. The officer said that Investigation into the matter has begun, but no arrests have been made thus far. Anwara Begum is a...

In a successful operation, a wild bear has been captured by the wildlife department in the Nowpora area of South Kashmir's Anantnag district. An official told news agency Kashmir Scroll that forest department along with the help of locals, managed to capture the bear live in the fields of Nowpora area of Dooru. The bear has now been transported to the nearby forest, and there were no reports of any loss of life during the operation. The wildlife department has advised people to stay away from the forests and fields to avoid any encounters with wild animals. (KS)

A student was shot and injured by unknown gunmen on Wednesday evening in Watrigam Wanihama area of Anantnag district. A top police officer told GNS that suspected militants fired upon a youth identified as Sahil Bashir son of Bashir Ahmad Dar resident of Watrigam Dialgam a student at Wanihama. He was immediately shifted to nearby hospital for treatment, he has a bullet injury in his neck. Till this report was being filed his status of condition was not available. Soon after the incident whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.(GNS)