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J&K Govt to seize properties of drug peddlars

The Newscraving Desk Srinagar, Jan 7: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Dr. Doifode Sagar Dattatray today convened a meeting of District Level Committee of NARCO Coordination Centre (NCORD) to review the measures for controlling of drug abuse in the district. Addressing the meeting, the DC stressed upon all the officers to make added efforts for eradication of drug menace adding that there is a need for taking all stakeholders on board for their sensitization regarding the ill and disastrous effects of drugs on the youth and society. The DC directed for holding separate conferences for sensitization of religious scholars, besides, Numberdars, Chowkidars and PRIs. He also reviewed the measures for curbing drug abuse in the district. The SSP Kupwara informed that stringent measures have been taken by the Police department to curb the drug menace in the district. He informed that Kupwara Police has registered 89 cases under NDPS Act during the previous year 2022 which involved arrest of 161 accused persons, 30 PSA detentions, seizure of 27.11 kg Charas, 8.24 kg Brown Sugar, 20.20 kg Heroin, 450 bottles of codeine and recovery of fine of Rs.1182500 has also been made during the previous year. ASP Handwara informed that 52 FIRs have been registered under NDPS Act last year which involved arrest of 74 accused persons, 6 PSA detentions, besides, seizure of 13 vehicles, 8.88 kg charas, 2 kg brown sugar, 47 gram heroin, 540 gram Cannabis and fine of Rs.108040 was also recovered in the Police District Handwara. The DC appreciated the efforts of the Police department for putting stringent measures in place to minimize the drug abuse in the district. He also stressed for identifying the properties of drug peddlers and their seizure. The DC, while reviewing the status of Rehabilitation Centres, was informed by the CMO that 2 Rehabilitation Centres are functional in the district, one each at SDH Kupwara and DH Handwara. The CMO informed that referral rate of psychiatric patients has come down upto 60% in the district with the establishment of these Rehabilitation Centres. He directed the concerned to submit an action plan for further strengthening the Rehabilitation Centres in the District. He also directed for devising course and holding frequent interaction with the drug affected persons for their smooth recovery. The DC asked the concerned to submit a requisition of men and machinery required to ensure smooth functioning of the Rehabilitation Centre. SSP Kupwara, Yougal Manhas; ADC Kupwara, Ghulam Nabi Bhat; ASP Handwara, CMO, Dy.CEO, DFO Kehmil, Tehsildars and other concerned attended the meeting.(GNS) Read the full article

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Weapons issued to village guards in Rajouri after recent killings

The News Craving Srinagar, Jan 7: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal, on Saturday visited the Baljaralan area to inspect the allotment of guns and cartridges to the Village Defence Guards (VDGs) to bolster the security of the area. The weapons and ammunition is being provided to the VDGs by Police authorities. A camp was set up for the purpose. The Deputy Commissioner interacted with the members of the VDGs and inquired about their familiarity with the weapons. He also urged them to work for the safety and security of the people in the area. The VDGs appealed for their special training to ensure that are comfortable while handling the weapons. In response, the Deputy Commissioner assured that village-wise training programs would be organized for the VDGs after the weapons are distributed. He also assured that appropriate measures would be taken to maintain peace and tranquility in the district. Read the full article

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Panic in Rajouri as minor dies, 5 left injured in IED explosion

The Newscraving Desk Srinagar, January 2: A minor boy was killed and five people were injured, one of them critically, on Monday in an explosion outside one of the three houses where unknown persons allegedly resorted to indiscriminate firing yesterday evening in which four people including a father-son duo were killed in Upper Dhangri area of Rajouri district. Official sources said that the explosion took place outside the house of Rajendra Kumar whose son Deepak Kumar was among the four people killed in yesterday’s firing incident. Six people were injured in the explosion and one of them, a 5-year-old boy, succumbed to the injuries before being admitted to the hospital, they said. The explosion, the nature of which is being investigated and is suspected to be IED, took place around 9:45 am, they added. “A blast occurred near the house of victim of yesterday’s firing incident in Rajouri’s Upper Dangri village,” ADGP Mukesh Singh said in a tweet, adding, “One child has succumbed to injuries. Five persons injured, one critical. Another suspected IED was spotted which is being cleared.” Late evening, four people were killed in the village and they have been identified as Pritam Sharma (56) and his 33-year-old son Ashish Kumar, Deepak Kumar (23), a PHE employee, and Sheetal Kumar (48). Six persons were injured in the attack and among them two, Rohit Pandit (35) and Shubam Sharma (20) son of Pritam Sharma, were airlifted to the GMC Jammu. Four injured were admitted in the GMC Rajouri and include Pawan Kumar (38), Saroj Bala (35) wife of Sheetal Kumar, Sushil Kumar (40) son of Kundal Lal and Urishi Sharma (17) daughter of Sheetal Kumar. Meanwhile, people in Rajouri district took to roads early morning and are protesting against the yesterday’s incident. (GNS) Read the full article

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3 civilians killed, 7 injured in firing incident in Rajouri

The Newscraving Desk Srinagar, January 1:  Three people were killed and seven others were injured in alleged indiscriminate firing at them by unknown gunmen in Dangri village of Rajouri district on Sunday. A police officer said that firing incident took place at 3 houses separated at a distance of around 50 metres from each other at upper Dangri village in Rajouri.  Jammu, January 1: Three people were killed and seven others were injured in alleged indiscriminate firing at them by unknown gunmen in Dangri village of Rajouri district on Sunday. “An incident of firing allegedly by two armed men reported in village dungri, 7/8 km from Rajouri. Some people injured and some reported succumbed. Police and army rushed to spot. Further details follow,” the officer said, adding, “Search operation has been launched in the area”.  Dr Mehmood, Medical Superintendent, Associated Hospital, Rajouri, told GNS that three people were brought dead. “In all ten people were brought to the hospital and three among them were brought dead. Seven others have been admitted and are under treatment.” He said two among them are critically injured and are being operated upon. “We are hopeful that we will be able to save two critically injured people.” He said that five other injured persons are stable. “The three people declared brought dead had multiple injuries.” (GNS) Read the full article

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Cordon launched as militants snatch weapon in Pulwama

The Newscraving Desk Srinagar, January 1: Suspected militants on Sunday snatched weapon from Central Reserve Police personnel near Below Rajpora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. A top police officer said that militants snatched a rifle from CRPF personnel of 183 BN posted on Naka duty near Below area. Soon after the incident whole area has been cordoned off to nab the fleeing militants. More details will follow.(GNS) Read the full article

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Govt to e-auction 20 new mining blocks in J&K  

The Newscraving Desk Srinagar, January 1: The authorities will e-auction 20 new mining blocks in J&K. This information was revealed as Secretary, Mining, Amit Sharma held a comprehensive interaction session with Mining Lessees of the Union Territory while reviewing the working of the Mining department at Udyog Bhavan. There was a broad section of lessees who attended this meeting, physically as well as through virtual mode while O.P Bhagat, Director Geology & Mining, Arun Manhas, Additional Secretary Mining, Aamir Rather, Under Secretary Mining, Nisar Ahmed and Harbans Langeh, both Joint Directors Mining and all DMOs remained present. Secretary took a detailed review from the departmental officers regarding enhancement of revenues of the department in the upcoming last quarter through maximum royalty collection, seizures and penalties so as to supersede the already set annual targets. He disclosed that in upcoming January itself, Department is planning to e-auction at least 20 new blocks in twenty districts of the UT. Apart from this, target is on towards acquiring two major mineral blocks of Limestone and Lithium from GSI in this month which shall be a-auctioned by the department for the first time. Amit gave a patient hearing to multiple issues of the lessees especially relating to smooth conduct of e-Challan transactions and directed that there should be two nodal officers henceforth to handle portal related issues in both Jammu and Kashmir Divisions so that the lessees can have more efficient working in mining sector times to come. He also directed that a dedicated helpline should be created for facilitating public as well as lessees in conducting mining transactions through G2B2C portal geologymining.jk.gov.in in times to come. Several other important decisions were arrived during the meeting including holding regular interaction meeting with all the stakeholders by respective DMOs, more vigorous checking by divisional flying squads and submission of weekly progress reports to the Administrative Department, Director G&M submission of a proposal to enhance limit of Disposal Permits by the DMOs. It was decided before the conclusion of this Meeting that Secretary Mining alongwith Director G&M shall hold similar interaction session with Lessees and all stakeholders soon in Kashmir division so that their issues can be given spot redressal soon through it. Finally, directions were given that all kinds of efforts should be made to ensure uninterrupted supply of material for the prestigious projects of National Importance like National Highways, Outer Ring Roads, Tunnels, Airport Expansion, etc. Read the full article

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Night temperature improves in Kashmir; Gulmarg, Pahalgam record season's coldest night

The Newscraving Desk Srinagar, January 1: The night temperature improved further at most places of Kashmir while Gulmarg and Pahalgam again recorded the coldest night of the season at minus 8.2 degree Celsius and minus 9.4 degree Celsius respectively. Kashmir remained under intense cold for over one week. However, after fresh snowfall, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the Valley recorded an improvement in the minimum temperature. The mercury in Srinagar settled at 0.5 degree Celsius. Temperature has improved in most places in Kashmir The mercury settled at 0.3 degree Celsius in Qazigund while Kupwara in the northern district recorded a low of minus 4.5 degree Celsius. Pertinently, the weatherman had predicted further drop in minimum temperature, saying that amid dry weather conditions till 7 January, the days will be warmer and the nights will be colder. (KNO) Read the full article

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42 foreign militants among 172 militants killed in 93 gunfights in J&K this year: Police

The Newscraving Desk Srinagar, Dec 31: Additional Director General of Police Vijay Kumar on Saturday said that total of 172 militants including 42 foreign militants were killed in 93 operations in Valley this year. ADGP Kashmir, in series of tweets, wrote, “During year 2022, total 93 encounters took place in Kashmir in which 172 militants including 42 foreign militants got neutralised. Maximum militants neutralised from LeT/TRF(108) outfit followed by JeM (35), HM (22), Al-Badr (4) and AGuH(3) outfits.” “This year, 100 fresh recruitments into militant ranks were reported showing a decline of 37% compared to last year. Maximum (74) joined LeT. Out of total recruitment, 65 militants neutralised in encounters, 17 militants arrested and 18 militants are still active,” he added. The life span of newly recruited militants declined drastically. Out of total 65 newly recruited militants killed this year, 58 (89%) were neutralised within first month of their joining, he said. This year huge quantities of weapons (360) were recovered during encounters and modules’ busting which include 121 AK series rifles, 08 M4 Carbine & 231 pistols. Besides, timely seizure of IEDs, Sticky Bombs and Grenades averted major militant incidents, the ADGP added. (GNS) Read the full article

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42 foreign militants among 172 militants killed in 93 gunfights in J&K this year: Police

The Newscraving Desk Srinagar, Dec 31: Additional Director General of Police Vijay Kumar on Saturday said that total of 172 militants including 42 foreign militants were killed in 93 operations in Valley this year. ADGP Kashmir, in series of tweets, wrote, “During year 2022, total 93 encounters took place in Kashmir in which 172 militants including 42 foreign militants got neutralised. Maximum militants neutralised from LeT/TRF(108) outfit followed by JeM (35), HM (22), Al-Badr (4) and AGuH(3) outfits.” “This year, 100 fresh recruitments into militant ranks were reported showing a decline of 37% compared to last year. Maximum (74) joined LeT. Out of total recruitment, 65 militants neutralised in encounters, 17 militants arrested and 18 militants are still active,” he added. The life span of newly recruited militants declined drastically. Out of total 65 newly recruited militants killed this year, 58 (89%) were neutralised within first month of their joining, he said. This year huge quantities of weapons (360) were recovered during encounters and modules’ busting which include 121 AK series rifles, 08 M4 Carbine & 231 pistols. Besides, timely seizure of IEDs, Sticky Bombs and Grenades averted major militant incidents, the ADGP added. (GNS) Read the full article

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‘Extension wall’ of Hizb militant’s house demolished in south Kashmir

The Newscraving Desk Srinagar, Dec 31: An extension wall of the house of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militant allegedly built on encroached government land in Pahalgam area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district was demolished by authorities on Saturday, officials said. An official said that the wall was demolished of the house of Ghulam Nabi Khan alias Amir Khan in Liver Pahalgam. He said Aamir is the operational commander of Hizb who crossed over to Pakistan in the early 90’s and is operating from there. Earlier, house of JeM militant Ashiq Ahmad Nengroo alias Amjid Bhai of Hajan Bala was also demolished in Rajpora area of Pulwama. (KNO) Read the full article

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13 houses, 10 shops gutted in Anantnag

The Newscraving Desk Srinagar, Dec 30: At least thirteen 'inter-connected' houses and around ten shops were gutted in a massive midnight fire, augmented by the blast of 'ten gas (LPG) cylinders' in Dangarpora area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said on Friday.  A firefighter leading the operation of Fire and Emergency Services Department said that at least 200 houses were saved by their “timely” action. “At 2:56 a.m., we received information about the fire. Since the Fire Service Station is just a half a kilometer from the area, we rushed a number of fire tenders immediately,” the firefighter said, as reported by GNS. “By the time we reached, the fire had spread extensively as at least ten LPG gas cylinders had exploded as a result of which there was extensive damage.”  He said that adequate number of fire tenders and men were rushed to the area. “Since there was adequate availability of water and firefighters along with locals put their best effort, we were able to prevent the fire from spreading further.”      He said at least 200 houses were saved in the very densely populated area of the south Kashmir district. Sources said that the 13 houses suffered damages and most of them have been completely gutted along with at least 10 shops. A firefighter was also injured in the operation and has been admitted to Government Medical College, Anantnag.  Read the full article

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2018 Video Peddled As Deepika Padukone Crying Over Pathaan Controversy.

Published by BOOM LiveBy Anmol Alphonso An old video of Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone getting emotional while talking about mental health problems on World Mental Health Day is being shared with the false claim that the actress cried after the recent calls by right-wing groups to boycott her movie Pathaan. Pathaan a Shahrukh Khan and Padukone starrer is set to release on January 25, 2023 has been facing backlash online and offline by right-wing groups, including Madhya Pradesh home minister Narottam Mishra who objected to the movie demanding that the clothes Padukone and Khan wear in the film's newly released ...Read More Read the full article

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TikTok bans hit more U.S. states; security firm says most access blocked globally

Published by ReutersBy Paresh Dave OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) - State agencies in Louisiana and West Virginia on Monday became the latest to ban the use of the popular social media service TikTok on government-managed devices over concern that China could use it to track Americans and censor content. Some 19 of the 50 U.S. states have now at least partially blocked access on government computers to TikTok, which is owned by Beijing-based ByteDance Ltd. Most of the restrictions came within the past two weeks. Some members of Congress last week proposed a nationwide ban, which would follow countries such as India th...Read More Read the full article

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LeT OGW arrested in Baramulla

The Newscraving Desk Srinagar, Dec 12: Police on Monday said that it along with the army arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Over Ground Worker (OGW) in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The police spokesman told a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS), that “based on a specific input, an operation was carried out on 18.12.22 by joint parties of police and 32 RR, leading to arrest of one militant associate viz. Mohd. Ishaq Lone s/o Bashir Ahmed Lone, r/o Village Nadihal, PS Panzalla, PD Sopore from village Chakloo Baramulla”. On his disclosure, the following recoveries were made from near Chakloo Ziyarat, Village Chakloo. The police spokesman further stated that “from his possession one Canister IED, 1 pistol, 1 pistol magazine, 18 rounds of pistol and 8 meters of Electric Wire”. In this regard, a case FIR u/s of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Explosive Substances Act and Arms Act has been registered in Police Station Baramulla and an investigation was taken up, he said. (GNS) Read the full article

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Multiple victims after shooting in Canada's Vaughan

Published by Reuters(Reuters) - Multiple people were shot on Sunday at a condominium in Canada's Vaughan city, just north of Toronto, with five to seven possible victims, the York Regional Police department said. The victims have not yet been identified, the police said in an emailed statement to Reuters. One male suspect is deceased following an interaction with police, the police said in a tweet. Details on the motive were not immediately provided. (Reporting by Jahnavi Nidumolu in Bengaluru; Editing by Christopher Cushing)Read More Read the full article

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Culture Re-View: 'Titanic' celebrates its 25-year anniversary and Gloria Steinem is arrested

Published by Euronews (English)19 December 1997 : Titanic premieres in theaters and celebrates its 25 years today. The timeless tale chronicling the romance between Kate Winslet’s Rose, a door-hogging high-society lady with a penchant for heartlessly chucking priceless inheritance to the bottom of the sea instead of passing it on to her granddaughter and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Jack, a human popsicle who should be reemerging from the depths any time soon considering our laissez-faire attitude towards global warming, celebrates its 25 years today. Indeed, James Cameron’s blockbuster epic originally sailed into domestic movie the...Read More Read the full article