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JAMMU MARCH 09 :

Regional Secretary, CPI(M)Jammu Sham Prasad Kesar has said that the decision of Jammu and Kashmir authorities to send at least 168 Rohingya refugees to a holding center needs a review as the issue needs to be seen through humanitarian angle rather than political.

Following prosecution in their country, thousands of Rohingyas entered India through Bangladesh and some of them took shelter in Jammu also. They were forced to leave their country and take temporary shelter in India and other countries to save their lives.

Once the situation improves in their homeland, they must be asked to go back. However, as of now the situation has not improved in their homeland and forcing them to go back at this juncture will be injustice with them.

Nothing adverse has been found against the Rohingya refugees in Jammu and Kashmir so-far and keeping that in consideration, the government must deal with the issue on humanitarian basis.

NEW DELHI, MARCH 9:

The Centre on Tuesday said the militant violence in Jammu and Kashmir has reduced significantly after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 and cited a decline in militant incidents in the Union Territory in 2020 in comparison to 2019.

Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said in the Lok Sabha that 244 militant incidents were reported in Jammu and Kashmir in 2020 in comparison to 594 in 2019, while 221 militants were killed in 2020 in comparison to 157 in 2019.

Till February 2021, 15 militant incidents occurred in the Union Territory in which eight militants were killed, he said in a written reply.

The minister said 33 security personnel and six civilians were killed in Jammu and Kashmir in 2020 and 27 security personnel and five civilians were killed in 2019.

‘After the abrogation of Article 370, the number of militant incidents in Jammu and Kashmir has reduced significantly,’ he said.

Reddy said the central government has adopted a policy of zero tolerance towards militancy and has taken various measures, such as strengthening of security apparatus, strict enforcement of law against anti-national elements, intensified cordon and search operations to effectively deal with the challenges posed by the militant organisations.

The security forces also keep a close watch on persons who attempt to provide support to militants and initiate action against them, he said. PTI

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SRINAGAR 08 MARCH :

International Women’s Day Celebrated by District Legal Services Authority Srinagar at Srinagar .

According to CNS District Legal Servicers Authority Srinagar in collaboration with Directorate of School Education Kashmir organized Programme on International Women’s Day at Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School Kothibagh Srinagar under the directions of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey, Judge High Court of J&K, Executive Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority in which Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ali Mohammad Magray was also the Chief Guest.

On the Occassion a documentary, Debate, Skit, Cultural Programme was presented Mohd Younis Malik Director School of Education, Mr. Abdul Rashid Malik Chairman District Legal Services Authority (Pr. Distt. & Sessions Judge) Srinagar, Mr. Adnan Sayeed Secretary District Legal Services Authority Srinagar, Chief Education Officer, Deputy Chief Education Officer, Principals of different Higher Secondary Schools, Panel Lawyers, PLVs and Students from different Schools participated.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ali Mohammad Margay also presented a paper on Women Rights which will be circulated in all institutions. Speaking on the occasion Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey stressed upon the women to lead from the front as 21st century belongs to Women(CNS)

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SOPORE, MAR 09 :

A top militant chief killed in north Kashmir’s Sopore gunfight on Tuesday evening officials told Kashmir Despatch.

A senior police officer told Kashmir Despatch that Al-Badr chief Ganie Khawaja was killed in a gunfight that broke out on Tuesday evening in Tujjer village of Sopore.

The officer, however said that operation in the area is on.

Earlier, a joint team of Army’s 22 RR, SOG and CRPF sealed Tujjer village following inputs about the presence of militants.

Disseminate Awareness to Eliminate Apprehensions about the Vaccine: Advisor tells Authorities

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BARAMULLA, MARCH 09:

Disseminate Awareness to Eliminate Apprehensions about the Vaccine: Advisor tells Authorities: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor R R Bhatnagar accompanied by various senior officers today paid visit to Baramulla where he chaired a meeting to review the overall developmental scenario in the district.

On the occasion, District Development Commissioner Baramulla Bhupinder Kumar briefed the chair about the pace of position of various developmental projects undertaken in different sectors through power point presentation (PPP) . He informed the chair that the district is leading at various developmental fronts adding that district has witnessed tremendous growth in various sectors viz horticulture, agriculture, rural development, health etc. He also appraised various issues and grievances hampering the path of development and sought his personal intervention for their immediate redressel.

Speaking on the occasion, Advisor stressed upon the concerned authorities to work with added zeal and dedication besides directed to keep prompt and efficient public service delivery on priority. He emphasized for mobilizing the available resources so that all the undertaken projects are completed within stipulated timeframe. Moreover, he directed to setup a smooth and efficient public grievance redressel mechanism at different levels besides enlisting various other efforts of the government in this regard.

Meanwhile, the Advisor took a brief appraisal of COVID-19 vaccination programme wherein he directed to work in coordination and synergy so that the desired results are achieved and the process is executed smoothly. He exhorted to disseminate awareness among the people and scale up efforts to eliminate the apprehensions ans misconceptions that have been developed among the masses.

DIG North Kashmir Sulemain Choudhary, SSP Baramulla, Principal GMC,JDP,ADC Sopore,SDMs, heads of various departments, district and sectoral officers among other concerned functionaries attended the meeting.

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Sopore, March 09: One militant has been killed in an ongoing eancounter at Tujjar area of Sopore in North Kashmir.
Official sources said  that one militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter, however identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained.
As already reported that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Tujjar as the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.
The firing was going on when this report was being filed.

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SRINAGAR, MARCH 09 :

Twenty travellers were among 77 fresh covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir even as two persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday.

Among the fresh cases, 18 were from Jammu Division and 60 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total case tally to 127191, they said.

Giving district wise details, the officials told GNS said, Srinagar reported 36 cases, Baramulla 10, Budgam 9, Pulwama 1, Kupwara 0, Anantnag 4, Bandipora 0, Ganderbal 0, Kulgam 0, Shopian 0, Jammu 13, Udhampur 0, Rajouri 1, Doda 0, Kathua 2, Samba 0, Kishtwar 0, Poonch 0, Ramban 0 and Reasi 0.

One each victims belonged to from Jammu and from Kashmir Valley respectively, they said. The deaths took the total count to 1965—729 in Jammu and 1236 in Kashmir.

Moreover, they said, 87 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and were discharged from various hospitals—18 from Jammu Division and 69 from Kashmir Valley. There are 859 active cases—175 in Jammu and 684 in Kashmir. 124367 persons have recovered, 51226 in Jammu and 73141 in Kashmir. (GNS)

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UTTARAKHAND MARCH 09 :

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat tendered his resignation on Tuesday. The move comes just hours after sources close to the BJP said that the party was contemplating to bring about a change in leadership in Uttarakhand. State cabinet minister Dhan Singh Rawat is likely to be the next CM, sources said.

Apart from Dhan Singh Rawat, Ajya Bhatt and Anil Baluni, two other senior BJP leaders in the state are also frontrunners for the CM’s post.
Furthermore, sources said the BJP may also create a post of deputy chief minister adding that someone who represents Kumaon region maybe chosen for the role.

According to many political spectators, Pushkar Singh Dhami is likely to be the deputy chief minister.

The move comes after the central BJP leadership recently sent two observers, party vice president Raman Singh and general secretary Dushayant Kumar Gautam, to Uttarakhand to get feedback from the party’s core group in the state amid reports of discontent against the chief minister.

(With PTI inputs)

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SRINAGAR, MAR 09 :

Amid protests by newly elected members of district development councils in Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday said that bureaucrats will never facilitate democracy and they will see any elected member as threat to them.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Sajad Lone tweeted s that the protocol and  powers given to the newly elected DDCs was a disappointment and humiliation for them.

“DDC protocol powers disappointment – humiliation. Problem is the new stakeholder created by the union Govt post August 5- BUREAUCRAT Ever powerful. He/she will never facilitate democracy. will c anybody elected by people as a threat. This is simple analysis. And no rocket science,” tweeted.

Earlier, all the members of district development councils in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory staged protests against the government’s orders about their honorarium and protocol at Jammu where they all had gathered to attend a training programme organized by the Rural Development Department—(KNO)

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KUPWARA, MARCH 9,:

A soldier reportedly shot himself dead in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

An official told KNT that investigation has been set into motion to ascertain the cause of death. “It is to be seen whether it was an accidental fire or the soldier shot himself dead,” the official said.

The soldier was affiliated with 6 Rashtriya Rifles of Kachal Battalion and has been identified as Trived Prakash.

Sources said army in this regard lodged a written report at police station Keran stating that rifleman Trived Prakash was resting in his living accommodation at Post No.15 after completing his duty for the day.

“Post Commander heard a gun-shot and rushed to the spot and found Trived Prakash (gunner) with gunshot wound of AK-47 rifle. Thereafter the regimental medical officer reached the place of incident, and during examination the individual was declared dead.”

The dead body of deceased will be dispatched by chopper for post-mortem. A formal case in this regard has been registered and investigation taken up. (KNT)