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SRINAGAR,/NEW DEHLI, APRIL 04:

Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti Sunday dismissed speculations that the PAGD, an alliance of six mainstream parties, was headed for a break-up, stressing there is no alternative to staying together as the Centre’s ‘onslaught’ against the people of Jammu and Kashmir has to be taken ‘head on collectively’.

‘A coalition of this kind will take time to settle down,’ the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief told PTI, terming the recent rumblings in the alliance expected ‘teething troubles’.

Her comments come in the backdrop of the exit of one of the PAGD constituents, the Peoples Conference, and suggestions by some of her party men that she should also reconsider the PDP’s relations with the National Conference and whether staying in PAGD remains pertinent.

The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), a grouping of the National Conference, the PDP, the People’s Conference, the CPI-M, the CPI, the Awami National Conference and the JKPM, was formed last October ahead of the District Development Council elections.

‘…teething problems were expected as far as the PAGD is concerned. We have been traditional rivals. A coalition of this kind will take time to settle down. But seeing the Central government’s onslaught against the people of Jammu and Kashmir, there is no other alternative but to take them head on collectively as a unit,’ she said.

Talking about some PDP leaders quitting the party in recent times including its founder member Muzzafar Hussain Baigh, the 61-year-old PDP chief said it was a ‘loss’.

‘But then these are challenging times for all of Jammu and Kashmir and the PDP is no different. But I am sure we will rise above these challenges and emerge stronger. Inshallah (God willing).’ The PDP leader also spoke about the deterioration of her relations with the BJP, with which her party had an alliance from 2015-2018 in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

‘It is not about my relations with them. Anyone who raises his or her voice against their punitive actions is labelled anti-national,’ she said.

Pointing out the ongoing farmers’ agitation and arrests of some students, activists, journalists, politicians and others, she said, ‘Everyone has to pay a price for being vocal against their (the BJP’s) anti-people decisions. This country is no more run in accordance with the constitution of India, but on their (Centre’s) whims and fancies.

‘They are using their brute majority to bulldoze both the Constitution and Parliament with anti-people laws. So, my being vocal on the unconstitutional scrapping of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, which was again granted to us under this very Constitution, has made me anti-national and thus threat to the security of India,’ she said.

Mehbooba, who was detained in August 2019 hours before the operative provisions of Article 370 were scrapped and J&K was divided into two union territories, spoke about her recent questioning by the Enforcement Directorate and reports about alleged misuse of the Chief Minister’s discretionary funds during her tenure.

‘No surprises either. Since 2018, this government was frantically trying to pin a case of financial impropriety or misappropriation against me. This wild goose chase has finally culminated in them clutching at straws and accusing me of the most bizarre allegations.

‘This is an attempt to malign my reputation by ensuring that these lies are circulated through’ a section of media which has become a ‘mouthpiece’ of this regime, she said.

On her being denied a fresh passport following an adverse report by the police, she said, ‘An adverse report has also been filed against my mother who is in her seventies. According to the government, her holding a passport is detrimental to the security of India.

‘As shocking as this may sound, it’s very much expected from a regime that has jailed an 85-year-old social activist (Stan Swamy) who suffers from Parkinson’s, and spitefully denied him a straw and sipper for months on end.

‘This government not only lacks long-term vision but empathy as well. It’s also their deep paranoia caused by their wrong and illegal actions on 5th August 2019 in Jammu and Kashmir that has resulted in such vindictive actions,’ she said. PTI

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BANDIPORA, APRIL 4:

Police in Bandipora have arrested an alleged drug peddler and claimed to have recovered contraband substance from his possession here in the district.

An official told Global News Service (GNS) that based on specific information, a police party of Police station Bandipora led by SHO under the supervision of DySP Headquaters Bandipora Mohammad Idress, intercepted a person during a naka checking at Gundbal Bridge.

Upon frisking of the person 248 Capsules of Sposmoproxy-van, 230 Tablets of Alprozolam and 30 injections of Tramadol were recovered from his possession, the official said.

Identifying the accused as Showkat Ahmad Ganie alias Ubaid, a resident of Saloosa Kreeri Baramulla, the official said that during preliminary enquiry it was revealed that the drugs had been supplied by one notorious drug peddler namely Bilal Ahmad Rather a resident of Gamroo Bandipora and efforts are on to nab him.

A case FIR number 42/2021 under relevant sections of NDPS Act was registered in police station Bandipora and further investigations taken up, the official said. (GNS)

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KUPWARA APRIL 4 :

At least ten children were injured by a pack of stray dogs at Dardapora Lolab in Kupwara district of north Kashmir on Sunday afternoon, locals and officials said.

They said that the pack of dogs attacked the children at Lawadi Mohalla of Dardpora, injuring ten of them.

Five of the injured were taken to Sub District Hospital Sogam where from three were referred to district hospital Kupwara for specialized treatment to “grievous wounds.”

“Five children were received at the hospital and three were later shifted to District Hospital Kupwara,” an official at SDH Sogam told GNS.

The injured were identified as Shakir Ahmad, Ashiq Hassan Sheikh, Imtaz Ahmad Bhat, Nalofar and V. Akther. While three were shifted to DH Kupwara, two others are being treated at the hospital, the official added.

It was passers-by who chased the dogs away otherwise the injuries would have been very serious or even fatal, local residents said.

According to them, the area has many stray dogs and children are afraid to walk alone because of the “menace”. “Al though we have complained many times to the authorities no action has been taken,” the local said. (GNS)

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SRINAGAR,, APRIL 04 :

With 573 new covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed the highest single-day spike of the year so far, officials said Friday.

They said that 122 from of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 451 from Kashmir Valley.

Also three people died due to the virus, one from Jammu Division and two from the Valley, taing the overall fatality count to 2008— 741 in Jammu and1267 in Kashmir.

Providing district wise details, the officials told GNS that Srinagar reported 208 cases, Baramulla 84, Budgam 41, Pulwama 10, Kupwara 16, Anantnag 17, Bandipora 18, Ganderbal 8, Kulgam 37, Shopian 12, Jammu 92, Udhampur 7, Rajouri 2, Doda 3, Kathua 11, Samba 4, Kishtwar 0, Poonch 1, Ramban 2 and Reasi 0.

Moreover 189 more COVID-19 patients have recovered—39 from Jammu Division and 150 from Kashmir Division, they said.
There are 3955 active cases—922 in Jammu and 3033 in Kahsmir while 133012 people have recovered so far. (GNS)

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SOPORE, APRIL 04:

Sopore Police Continuing it’s unwavering efforts to eradicate the menace of Drugs from the society. On 03 April 2021, Police party from Police Station Dangiwacha headed by SHO Dangiwacha Insp. Imtiyaz Ahmad under the supervision of SDPO Rafiabad Shri. Nissar Ahmad-JKPS laid Naka at Dangiwacha and intercepted a vehicle i20 bearing registration No. JK13F 2783. During search officers were able to recover 05 Bottles of Illicit Liquor from their possession. All the persons were arrested and Illicit Liquor along with vehicle were seized, said Police in a statement issued to hear.

In this connection, Case FIR Number 58/2021 under relevant sections of the law stands registered in Police Station Dangiwacha and investigation into the matter has been taken up.

Sopore Police once always appeals the people of the District to come forward with the information regarding anti-social elements in their vicinity.

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BUDGAM, APRIL 03 :

Body of a man was recovered from a vehicle in Daharmuna Soibugh area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Sunday morning.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) some locals saw the body of man lying in a car and immediately informed the police. “The police after reaching the spot took the body into their possession,” they said.

The official identified the deceased as Ali Muhammad, a resident of Magam.

“After completing all the legal and medical formalities, the body of the deceased would be handed over to his relatives for last rites,” he said.

The official said that the police have registered a case and initiated investigation in this regard—(KNO)

No words to pay tribute to heroes of J&K police, army who made supreme sacrifices fighting militancy, enemy;

working on a policy to include contribution of slain police men, soldiers in school curriculum,

won’t allow a single penny of Budget money to be misused

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SRINAGAR,, APRIL 04 :

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinah Sunday said that the UT is moving ahead with a “new vision and new thought” where there is no place for militancy and its supporters.

He said that J&K government is working on a new educational policy to incorporate contributions made by the heroes of J&K police and Indian army who have made supreme sacrifices fighting militants and enemy, in the school curriculum.

Addressing a function organsied by the Global Strategic Police Foundation, Pune to felicitate the NoKs of slain policemen and soldiers, at SKICC on the banks of famous Dal lake here, the LG said that he has no words to pay tributes to the policemen and soldiers who laid down their lives either fighting militancy or protecting borders. “It is because of their great sacrifices, we are breathing in free air today. I salute to all the brave men from police and the army who sacrificed their lives in line of duty,” the LG said as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)

He said that while J&K is moving ahead with a new vision and new thought, there is “no place for militancy and its supporters.” “Let me clarify here that there is no place for militancy in J&K. Its supporters will not be forgiven,” he said.

Present on the occasion were parents, wives and children of slain policemen and soldiers. He said J&K government is working on a policy to include great contributions of slain heroes from police and the army in the J&K school curriculum. “This we are doing so that our children come to know about the great sacrifices of policemen and soldiers who laid their lives for a peaceful and better J&K. Our children should know that it is because of the sacrifices of these heroes, they are reaping peace dividends in J&K,” the LG said.

He said J&K has received a huge budget for the current year and not a single penny will be misused. “Anyone who is found misusing the budget money will face serious action,” the LG said.

Present on the occasion was Governor of Kerala Arif Muhammad Khan, Chancellor Central University Kashmir  Lt. General (Rtd) Syed Atta Hasnain, Siachen hero Lt. General (Rtd) Sanjay Kulkarni, former C-in C of eastern naval command Vice Admiral (Rtd) Anup Singh and others—(KNO)

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NEW DELHI APRIL 05 :

At least 22 security personnel were killed and 30 others injured in an encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh on Saturday.

The attack took place in a forest along the border between Bijapur and Sukma districts in Chhattisgarh.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah condoled the death of security personnel , and said their valour will never be forgotten. Shah also said that the government will continue its fight against such enemies of peace and progress.

“I bow to the sacrifices of our brave security personnel martyred while fighting Maoists in Chhattisgarh. Nation will never forget their valour. My condolences are with their families. We will continue our fight against these enemies of peace & progress. May injured recover soon,” he said in a tweet.

This was the second major Naxal incident in the state in the last 10 days. On March 23, five DRG personnel were killed when Naxals blew up a bus carrying the security personnel with an IED in Narayanpur district.

On March 21 last year, 17 security personnel, including 12 from DRG, were killed in a Naxal ambush in Minpa area of Sukma district.

(With inputs from PTI and ANI)

Meets Omar, offers to shift NC prez to another hospital for better treatment

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SRINAGAR,, APRIL 04 :
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday morning visited SK Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) here to enquire the health condition of ailing National Conference (NC) president Dr. Farooq Abdullah.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Sinha met Farooq Abdullah’s son and former chief minister Omar Abdullah at the hospital where he instructed doctors to provide best treatment to the ailing leader.

“In Srinagar, I met Omar Abdullah at SKIMS Hospital, Soura. Enquired about Farooq Sahab’s health and instructed the doctors to provide best treatment.I pray for his long and healthy life,” Office of LG J&K tweeted.

Sinha also offered to shift the incumbent Member of Parliament to another hospital for better monitoring and care.

“I have also offered to shift Farooq Sahab, who is admitted at SKIMS, to another facility or hospital for better monitoring and care,” Office of LG J&K said in a tweet.

Pertinently, senior Abdullah who was tested positive for covid-19 on March 30 was shifted to SKIMS here for specialized treatment on Saturday—(KNO)

‘Classes 10, 11, 12, to remain closed for a week from April 5’

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SRINAGAR,, APRIL 4 :

Jammu and Kashmir government Sunday announced the closure of all schools from primary to class 9 for two weeks from April 5 and classes 10, 11 and 12 for a week from April 5 in the wake of rising Covid-19 cases in the Union Territory.

“In view of the rising trend in Covid -19 cases in J&K and the likelihood of young children getting infected and transmitting infections in large numbers, all classes upto and including class 9 in schools will be closed for two weeks beginning Monday April 5 till April 18 in J&K. Classes 10, 11 and 12 will also be closed for one week in all schools from Monday till April 11 in entire J&K,” announced the office of J&K LG on its official twitter handle as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)

Adding that further, all gatherings for social and customary functions be restricted to 200 only and after following guidelines and Covid SoPs. Pertinently, death rate and Covid-19 cases in J&K UT has shown an upward trend in the past two weeks forcing the UT administration to re-activate all containment facilities including testing facilities that were put in place last year when Covid griped the J&K—(KNO)