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The armies of India and Pakistan Friday morning exchanged gunfire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
Defence sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Pakistani rangers resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in forward areas and targeted the posts of the Indian Army.
They said that the fire was being heavily retaliated by the troops. “The exchange of gunfire is underway at Nachian area,” they said.
The defence sources further said that the exchange of gunfire is still going on in the area.
There are no immediate reports about injury or damage from the spot so far, they said—(KNO)
Scores of residents of New Plot area of Jammu and family members and relatives of Bank ATM guard, who was found dead inside the ATM chamber last night in Nanak Nagar, Friday morning held a protest demonstration, demanding culprits be brought to book.
Witnesses told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the protesters blocked the New Plot road.
“We demand a fair and speedy investigation into the matter so that murderers are put behind the bars,” the protesters demanded.
They further said that victim bank guard was lone brother among seven sisters and only bread earner in his family with aged and ailing parents.
They said that the victim is also survived by his wife and two children.
“It was an attempt of loot but he (victim ATM guard) sacrificed his life and saved the money and now government should honor his bravery and should provide financial aid to the victim family,” said protesters while demanding a job in for victim’s wife in J&K Bank.
Notably, Raju Sharma son of Gullu Ram was found murdered inside the ATM chamber, he was guarding in Nanak Nagar, last night.
An official said that police have already registered a case in the local police station and investigation is going on—KNO
The government has lifted the ban on import of live birds including poultry and unprocessed poultry meat for any purpose in Jammu and Kashmir from “non-infected areas and beyond the 10 kilometers radius of Bird Flu infected zone.”
“In view of stringent surveillance mechanism in place for containment and spread of Bird Flu in the Country and the instructions as conveyed by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, there will be no ban on import of live birds including poultry and unprocessed poultry meat for any purpose into J&K sourced from non-infected areas and beyond the 10 kilometers radius of Bird Flu infected zone w.e.f 19 January, 2021,” reads an order issued earlier this week. However, the order by Navin K. Choudhary (IAS), Principal Secretary to Government, makes it mandatory for the importers and suppliers to provide a certificate from District Veterinary Officer/ Chief Animal Husbandry Officer of the concerned district of the sourced State/UT that the source of poultry is not from any infected area/suspected area and also not within 10 kilometers radius of notified Bird Flu infected zone.
“Director Animal Husbandry Kashmir will setup a robust surveillance centre at Lower Munda to lift samples from each vehicle carrying poultry for testing and Director Animal Husbandry Jammu will further strengthen the surveillance system including testing of samples from each consignment at Lakhanpur,” reads the order, adding, “ Further, all Chief Animal Husbandry Officers will make a system to visit poultry importers, poultry farms and sale points on daily basis for surveillance purpose.” Government had earlier banned the imports as soon bird flu scare started and has lifted it when six states including neighboring Punjab confirmed avian influenza in poultry.
The states which have confirmed bird flu in poultry include Kerala, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Punjab. Across all birds, avian influenza has been reported in 12 states. The government of India has directed all state and UT governments to lift the ban on the imports to prevent loss to the poultry farmers. (GNS)
‘Police bus, two JCB machines damaged in stone pelting’
JAMMU, JANUARY 22:
The inhabitants of Sunjwan and Bhatindi areas of Jammu city on Friday morning held a protest demonstration against the government authorities after an anti-encroachment drive was started in the wee morning hours.
Witnesses told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the drive was objected by locals who resorted to stone pelting, damaging a police bus and two JCB machines.
They said the protesters raised slogans against the municipal authorities and other concerned government departments.
Meanwhile, locals said that amid darkness, authorities pressed into service it’s men and machinery to demolish structures in the area without serving any notice.
“The area is being targetted time and again despite the fact that a number of other localities in Jammu are also having structures on state land,” locals alleged.
The protest was going on when the reports last came in—KNO
China has offered 500,000 doses of a coronavirus vaccine to its ally Pakistan, an apparent response to the rolling out of supplies by India for its neighbours and key partners, including three million doses delivered to Bangladesh and Nepal on Thursday.
Two Indian flights carried two million doses of Covishield to Dhaka and one million doses to Kathmandu, and people familiar with matter said on condition of anonymity that supplies would be sent to Seychelles (50,000 doses), Mauritius (100,000 doses) and Myanmar (1.5 million doses) on Friday. Seven countries – Bhutan, the Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Seychelles, Myanmar and Mauritius – are part of India’s initial rollout of vaccines as assistance. There are plans to supply doses to Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. The people added commercial supplies of Covishield to several countries that have agreements with the Serum Institute of India will also begin Friday. Two flights will carry two million doses each to Brazil and Morocco.
After a phone conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi announced on Thursday that Beijing had gifted 500,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine as aid.
“I want to give the nation the good news that China has promised to immediately provide 500,000 doses of vaccine to Pakistan by January 31,” Qureshi said. “They (China) have said you can send your airplane and immediately airlift this drug.”
Pakistan is currently the world’s most populous country that hasn’t rolled out a vaccination drive. It is also the only country in the region to have approved the Sinopharm vaccine for emergency use. The approval for Sinopharm earlier this week came days after Pakistan cleared the AstraZeneca vaccine.
In Kathmandu, while handing over vaccine supplies to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli , Indian envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra said this reflected “India’s Neighbourhood First policy in action”. Oli thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government for the “generous grant…”
Observers have noted that India speedily rolled the aid despite the massive requirements of its own vaccination drive that began on January 16. The assistance came against the backdrop of China’s efforts to forge cooperation in fighting Covid-19 within South Asia by holding meetings with Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh since last year.
Former ambassador Vishnu Prakash lauded the alacrity with which India responded to needs of its neighbours, saying it was in line with its efforts to be the first responder in all emergencies.
This is my definition of the Neighbourhood First policy. It is the kind of policy and approach that we need to follow and its shows the difference between India and other countries.
An active Western Disturbance, over North Pakistan and Jammu & Kashmir currently, is likely to bring moderate snowfall across Kashmir with chances of heavy snowfall at a few places.
Light rain or snow is expected at one or two places this afternoon. Thereafter, there would be an increase in intensity and distribution with its peak activity on 23 Jan.
Activity of this weather system will be maximum over north Kashmir till tomorrow morning.
From tomorrow late morning, snow will shift towards south Kashmir and moderate spells of snowfall are expected at most parts of central and south Kashmir. This time, the intensity will be maximum over south Kashmir.
Parts in central Kashmir may receive less snowfall compared to north and south Kashmir.
Temperature on 23 Jan at most places will stay below 3°C.
From tomorrow night, weather will start to improve. However, light snow showers may continue at a few/many places till 25th morning.
Another weak Western Disturbance is expected around 26-27 Jan which can bring light snowfall at a few places. The intensity will be very less.
From 28th night onward, dry and cold weather will prevail till 02 February. Cold wave to severe cold wave conditions may return causing slippery road conditions.
Jammu: Good rain showers are expected at the most places. Upper reaches including Bhaderwah, Batote and Banihal may see snowfall this time.
Main activity of this weather system will be on 23 Jan. Some places may see rain showers on 24 Jan as well.
Ladakh: Light to moderate snowfall is expected with main activity on 23 Jan. Intensity of this system will be higher in Kargil district than Leh district reported Kashmir Weather, independent weather forecaster.
A pipping ceremony of newly promoted sub-inspector was held at the DPO Handwara. The officer Muhsin Ahmad was decorated with elevated rank by SP Handwara Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy-IPS in presence of DySP DAR Handwara Shri Ab Raqeeb Malik-JKPS and SHO PS Handwara Inspector Parvaiz Ahmad.
SP Handwara expressed his happiness and congratulated the promoted officer for his elevation to the rank of Inspector. SP Handwara shared some professional experience with the officer and made it clear that with each elevation comes more responsibility and one must dedicate his time and energy to contribute his bit in the restoration of peace and harmony in the society and the nation at large. SP Handwara wished the officer a best future ahead and advised him to work with enthusiasm and enrich his professional capabilities by taking all advantage of the latest technology.
The ceremony ended with the distribution of sweets and good wishes.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered arrest of a private contractor working on Machail road in Kishtwar district for his poor performance in executing development works.
District Development Commissioner, Ashok Sharma, passed orders for the arrest of the contractor, an official spokesman said on Thursday.
This is probably for the first time that such a strong administrative action has been taken in connection with substandard works in the construction of roads and buildings.
Responding to the complaint of locals during weekly block diwas proceedings at Gulabgarh Paddar, he said strict action will be taken against all erring contractors and executing agencies who are not performing well or who are hampering the pace of developmental works in the district. (PTI)
‘Summer strategy, operational preparedness, infiltration, on agenda’
SNS KASHMIR
JAMMU, JANUARY 21 :
Lieutenant Governor of J&K Manoj Sinha today chaired a crucial Unified High Command meeting in Jammu to review the prevailing security scenario in the UT and to chalk out a summer strategy.
Reliable sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that LG Sinha chaired a meeting of UHC at Jammu where in all officers of police, army, CRPF, BSF and Intelligence were present. The sources privy to the agenda of the meeting revealed that the a powerpoint presentation has been made for the LG on various aspects of security situation in Kashmir, status of infiltration on LoC, operational preparedness of forces besides data pertaining to anti-militancy operations, law and order scenario.
This is the first UHC meeting held under the chairmanship of LG Sinha ever since he assumed the charge of LG of the UT. The meeting started at 2:30 pm and is scheduled to end at 4 pm—(KNO)
Five Kashmiri drivers who had gone missing from Gujrat on Wednesday have been traced nearly 24 hours after they went missing with their fruit-laden trucks.
A family speaking to The Kashmiriyat over the phone said that “They had been arrested by the POlice in Gujrat who checked their vehicles thoroughly, they have been released by the Police and are now on the way to Mumbai.”
The Kashmiriyat had reported that five residents of Ganderbal traveling in two trucks bearing the registration number JK03G 4958 and JK13 F- 2249 were on the way to Mumbai through Gujrat when they made a panic call to home saying, “Some Bolero has been following us since we entered into Gujrat, a few minutes after the call, the five had gone untraceable.”
The Kashmiriyat also spoke to a top Police official in Gujrat who denied having any reports of anyone going missing in the state. “Nobody has come to us yet, not the family, neither has the local Police of Kashmir reached us, we will certainly look into the matter once it comes to us.”
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