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His body was found half-eaten by leopard

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QAZIGUND. APRIL 06 :

In a shocking incident, a four-year-old boy who was missing from last week was found in the forest area of Qazigund in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday afternoon.

An official told the news agency— KNO that a four-year-old boy who was missing from March 31 was found in nearby forests of Chowgam Qazigund.

He said authorities of Wildlife department and Police searched for him these 7 days and partly-eaten body of the boy was recovered from the bushes in a forest near his village on today afternoon.

He identified the deceased as Nazakat Hussain Khan, son of Mohammad Rafiq Khan of Chowgam.

Station House Officer (SHO) Qazigund, Reshi Irshad confirmed to KNO the recovery of half-eaten body of boy from nearby forests.

Vice-chairpersons of DDCs placed equivalent to Div Coms and IGPs, DDC members equivalent to district magistrates

SRINAGAR,, APRIL 06 :

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday amended its warrant of precedence, placing the chairpersons of district development council equivalent to that of mayors within their respective territorial jurisdictions.

In an order, a copy of which lie with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the government placed the DDC chairpersons equivalent to mayors at serial number 19A in the amended warrant of precedence.

“In supersession of all previous orders issued on the subject, it is hereby ordered that the Warrant of Precedence forming Annexure to this Government Order shall be observed at all ceremonial functions/occasions of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir,” the order states.

As per the order, DDC vice-chairpersons have been placed at serial number 26 and have been placed equivalent to all Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, IGPs, Chief Conservator of Forests, Joint Secretaries to the Government of India and officers of equivalent rank and officers of the rank of Major General or equivalent rank within their respective jurisdictions

As per the order DDC members have been placed at serial number 28 and equivalent to District Magistrates, officers of the rank of Brigadiers and equivalent, major heads of department, conservator of forests and district & session Judges.

Chairpersons of Block Development Councils, Presidents of Municipal Councils and Municipalities have also been placed at serial number 28 in the warrant of precedence

“The order in this Table of Precedence is meant purely for Govt. and Ceremonial occasions. Persons in the Table of Precedence will take rank in order of the number of the articles. The entries in the same article are arranged alphabetically. Those included in the same article will take precedence inter se according to date of entry into-that article,” reads the order—(KNO)

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JAMMU APRIL 06 :

Authorities on Tuesday sounded alert in Jammu locality after a leopard was spotted in Green belt park near Gandhi Nagar, thus creating panic in the area.

Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a leopard was spotted in a dilapidated structure in Jammu’s green belt park near Gandhi Nagar while teams of wildlife protection have rushed to the spot.

Eyewitnesses said that teams of wildlife protection department as well as police have rushed to a location near green belt park at the site of a dilapidated structure of a Government department where a leopard was spotted.

They said the teams are carrying out an operation. Officials said that efforts are on to capture the wild animal—(KNO)

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RIYADH [SAUDI ARABIA]:06 April 2021,

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced new terms and conditions for visitors and Umrah pilgrims in the wake of surging coronavirus cases.

As per the new guidelines that will come into effect from the 1st of Ramadan, only those who have received coronavirus vaccines will be allowed to enter the holy mosques, Geo News reported citing the country’s media.

The new guidelines state that only those pilgrims who have been duly inoculated with the coronavirus vaccine will be allowed to visit the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (The Prophet’s Mosque) and Masjid al-Haram (The Great Mosque), said the Kingdom’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

The ministry clarified that any person who wishes to visit the two holy mosques for the purpose of Umrah or offering prayers must have received both the shots of the vaccine, otherwise, they will not be allowed to enter the mosques, reported Geo News.

The ministry added that even after being inoculated, all those praying in the mosques will still have to follow the Kingdom’s coronavirus protocols.
Visitors and pilgrims will be able to choose the date and time of their visit to the mosques contingent upon strict adherence to the coronavirus protocols, the ministry said.

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SRINAGAR,, APRIL 06 :

At least five persons were injured after massive fire broke out in Tarbal area of Nawa Kadal in Srinagar.

Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that five persons sustained injuries when the fire broke out in Tarbal area.

“All the five injured persons were rushed to SMHS hospital for treatment,” they said, adding that the condition of all the injured persons is stated to be stable.

The fire broke from residential place of Mehraj ud din Mattu, which later engulfed to other nearby structure as well, which belong to Showkat Ahmad, they said.

The efforts are on to douse the flames, officials said—(KNO)

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Sajid Raina

BANDIPORA, APRIL 06 :

A district development council (DDC) member of People’s Democratic Party from north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday resigned from the basic membership of the party.

Abdul Gani Wani, who had emerged victorious in the recently held DDC polls from Bonakoot constituency on PDP’s ticket, sent his resignation letter to party general secretary today.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), he sent a letter to PDP’s general secretary which “I Abdul Gani Wani want to inform you that I hereby tender resignation from the basic membership of the party. I have decided after thorough deliberations with party workers to resign from the party. It is not easy decision since I have been part of this party since long.”

“Having support and honour of my colleague of party I’ll be always thankful and surely feel upset that I’m resigning from the PDP party. I’ll be always thankful to people who have encouraged and supported me,” the letter reads—(KNO)

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SRINAGAR,, APRIL 05 :

Unknown persons on Monday evening stabbed and injured a youth in Chinkral Mohalla area of Habba Kadal area of Srinagar district.

Sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that some unknown persons stabbed Najmu Sakib Dar, son of Abdul Rashid Dar of Chinkral Mohalla Habba Kadal Srinagar.

They added that Sakib has received injury on the back and left side of the thigh.

Meanwhile, an official said that a team of concerned police station has reached the spot and shifted the injured to SMHS Hospital for treatment, however, the attackers fled from the spot.

He said that police have taken cognizance of the matter and has started the investigation.

Meanwhile, Medical Superintendent SMHS Hospital, Dr Nazir Choudhary said that the condition of the injured is stable as of now— (KNO)

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BARAMULLA 05 APRIL 2021:

Army General, Syed Ata Hasnain today interacted with people and civil administration in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

The interactive program Raabta was conducted by Baramalla rashtriya rifles / 59 medium regiment under the aegis of dagger division/dagger gunners. The interactive session with local populace & civil administration was held at community hall of seher-e-khas, old town and thimmaya hall, Baramulla chaired by lt gen (retd) s a hasnain,PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM,VSM(Bar)

Intent was known when the Raabta – An Interactive Session started with slogan Awaam aur Jawan Aman hai Mukan by putting people first.

An Initiative by Indian Army for further cementing the bonds with locals, Baramulla Rashtriya Rifles today conducted an interactive session with a motto of Awaam aur Jawan, Aman hai Mukam to inlcude Prominent personalities, Youth leaders/Icon, ward members, mohalla presidents, local populace in Old Town, Baramulla that was presided over by Lt Gen (Retd) S A Hasnain,PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM,VSM(BAR) , Maj Gen Virender Vats, SM, VSM, GOC Dagger Division & Brig Amit Dhir, Commander Dagger Gunners.

The General Officer interacted with local populace of the area including Ex-Servicemen, Youth leaders, Ward members, Mohalla president, prominent local personalities of the town and reminisce the old golden memories of Kashmir, also appreciated the efforts of Army , Police & Civil Administration for thier continuous efforts in improving “The function was an initiative by Indian Army and has been appreciated by locals as it provides a platform to address the socio-economic problems.

The Army renewed its commitment of being present to help the people in every manner possible to support Kashmiriayat – Peace Harmony, secularism and unity.

The General Officer also expressed his happiness post witnessing the latest developments, efforts to establish Peace & Harmony by orchestrated & synergized efforts by Civil Administration, Army & Police. He wished that, the same spirit shall continue to prevail.

The conduct of such interactive sessions will go a long way in reducing the socio-economic problem of the people of Kashmir and strengthening the bond between people and Army in Kashmir. This symbolic interaction session Raabta-An Interactive session followed by string of new measures with an emphasis on better bonhomie between Awaan and Army to achieve the National Integration as Objective.

Citizens can access ACB toll free No. 1800-180-7152,

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JAMMU APRIL 05 :

Whatsapp Helpline No. 9419678060 and Mobile No. 9419678060 and email- director.vigilance@jk.gov.in to report corruption related matters.

2. Apart from this, citizens can also give information to ACB on the mobile application Satrak Nagrik. Any citizen having an android based device can download the application from play store. A unique ID number will be allotted at the time of registration of grievance which later can be used to track the status of grievance. The information can also be given through J&K website on the complaint section.

Will intensify drive in enforcing the guidelines in public vehicles: RTO Kashmir; ADC Sgr issues warning to passengers, drivers

Before being getting penalised follow the Appropriate Covid Behaviour appeals Dr. Balkhi, Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, says won’t hesitate in slapping fine

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Jahangir Sofi

SRINAGAR,, APRIL 05 :

Public transport in Srinagar and elsewhere in Kashmir is posing a serious threat to passengers as Covid-SoPs are going for a toss forcing the authorities to issue a serious warning for passengers and drivers. The Srinagar administration has also warned of slapping a fine on the passengers and drivers, who are found violating the Covid-guidelines.

Kashmir News Observer (KNO) spoke to a number of passengers who frequently travel in public vehicles including Sumos and Traveras, and came to know that one among 10 passengers use face mask during travel while others prefer not to use the face masks.

“Simply, Covid guidelines are going for a big toss in Kashmir. People are least bothered about Covid resurgence in Valley, especially Srinagar which is worst hit. This is strange. People are travelling without face masks and there is no monitoring at all,” said Shazia Bashir, who travels regularly to her office in Srinagar from Pampore area. Other frequent travelers echoed similar views and demanded a monitoring mechanism by the transport department or the district administration.

Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, Ikram-Ullah Tak, while speaking with the KNO said, “we have already deputed our squads to check the Covid -19 Sops violation and fines have also been imposed on the violators.”

He further said the District Administration Srinagar has already constituted the teams in which “our teams are also part of it and jointly with the magistrates we are doing routine checks to make sure the Covid-19 sops are adhered while using the public Transport.”

He said that in coming days, the drive for the strict enforcement of the Covid-19 SoPs in public transport will be intensified and those found violating will be dealt with strictly.

Interestingly, Covid guidelines read: “Individuals must maintain a base distance of six feet (2 Gaz ki Dori) in public places”. However, this is hardly seen on ground.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr. Syed Haneef Balkhi said that the Covid-19 SoPs and guidelines are already in place and they have been repeatedly asking people associated with trade or transport, to adhere to the guidelines, and before that people are being penalized for violating the Covid-19 guidelines.

“I appeal people to show a responsible approach and follow Covid-19 guidelines in spirit,” he said. “We conduct random sampling and inspection also in and around the city. People found violating the Covid-19 guidelines are being fined, wearing of masks and maintaining of physical distance at public places is what is need of the hour,” he said—(KNO)