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October 2022

Body of woman recovered from Jhelum in Sopore

by JKREVOLUTION October 4, 2022

written by JKREVOLUTION

Waris Fayaz

Sopore, Oct 04 : Body of a woman was recovered from river Jhelum near Sher Colony locality of Sopore in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the body was seen floating in the Jhelum near Sher Colony by locals, following which they informed the police.

He said that soon after getting the information, a police team reached to the post and recovered the body.

The official added that further investigation into the matter has been started—(KNO)

October 4, 2022 0 comment

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Amid tight security cover; Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Jammu for 3-day UT visit

by JKREVOLUTION October 3, 2022

written by JKREVOLUTION

Jammu/ Srinagar, Oct 03 : Amid tight security cover, Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jammu on Monday. Shah will stay in J&K UT for three-days and address two mega rallies in Rajouri and Baramulla while he is likely to chair a high level security meeting in Srinagar as well.

Official sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Shah arrived in Jammu this evening. He was received by J&K LG Manoj Sinha, senior officials from administration, police and the BJP Core group leaders at the technical airport Jammu.

Official sources told KNO, that Shah after reaching Raj Bhawan Jammu is scheduled to meet civil society groups, top businessmen and delegations of various organizations are

“On Tuesday morning, Shah will head towards Vaishno Devi Shrine situated at Trikuta Hills in Reasi district. On the eve of Ramnavami, Shah will perform a special pooja at Mata Vaishno Bhawan,” a source, privy to the Shah’s itinerary, told KNO.

After paying obeisance at Vaishno Devi Temple, sources said that Shah will proceed towards border district of Rajouri, where he will address a massive rally at Rajouri Bus Stand. “The Home Minister is likely to make an announcement of giving Scheduled Tribe status to the Pahari population of Rajouri during the rally,” they said.

The sources said that in Jammu, Shah will meet a selected group of BJP leaders at the convention center. “He will also launch some developmental projects and lay the foundation stone of some new projects,” they said.

Shah will land in Srinagar on Tuesday evening, sources said adding that on October 5, he will address a rally at Baramulla Sports Stadium. “In Srinagar, Shah will likely chair a high-level security meeting along with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Army, security force officials, officials of the Home Ministry and various security agencies,” the sources said. “If all goes well, the Home Minister may also visit some families of police martyrs in Kashmir.”

Meanwhile, security forces have been put on high alert in J&K while as night patrolling and check-points have been increased on highways and crucial points. Srinagar city is under drone vigil to prevent any untoward incident during Shah’s visit—(KNO)

October 3, 2022 0 comment

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Ahead of Amit Shah’s visit; traffic police issues advisory

by JKREVOLUTION October 3, 2022

written by JKREVOLUTION

Waris Fayaz

Baramulla, Oct 03 : Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s Baramulla visit on October 05, traffic police rural Kashmir issued advisory.

“In view of Public Rally at Showkat Ali Stadium Baramulla on 5th of October-2022, motorists who are intending to travel from Srinagar – Baramulla-Uri and vice-versa are advised to adopt following routes to reach their destinations on said date reads the advisory a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).

People from Central Kashmir who are supposed to reach Uri are advised to follow Srinagar-→ Pattan-→Sangrama- Fruit Mandi Sopore-Azad Gunj-→ Khanpora Bridge-→ Uri route plan.

Similarly, from North Kashmir’s Uri have to follow Uri- Khanpora Bridge-→ Azad Gunj→ Ladoora-→ Fruit Mandi Sopore -Sangrama- Pattan-→ Srinagar.

Pertinent to mention, Shah is scheduled to visit Baramulla on October 5 and address a mega rally there—(KNO)

October 3, 2022 0 comment

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In Sopore, Tonga-riders worried about future

by JKREVOLUTION October 3, 2022

written by JKREVOLUTION

Waris Fayaz

Sopore, Oct 03 : In Sopore, the age-old horse-driven carts (Tongas) are a rare sight ferrying goods and commuters. But with the new mode of transport, Tonga riders are worried about their future, saying they might be rendered jobless within a couple of years.

Many Tonga riders said that it has become difficult for them to feed their family as they earn only Rs 200 per day.

Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Muhammad Shafi, who has been riding Tonga for decades said, he used to make decent earnings to sustain his family. But with demand for Tongas declining over the last decade, he says it has become difficult for him to sustain his family.

In the early ‘70s, horse-carts were used on marriage occasions to ferry brides and grooms, besides, they were used for political rallies as well.

Earlier, authorities banned entry of Tongas within the municipal limits of Sopore town, blaming it for frequent traffic jams. Apparently seeing the public criticism over the move, the order did not come into force and they continue their journey till now.

Recently, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar, announced Tongas would not be banned but suggested their modernization—(KNO)

October 3, 2022 1 comment

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Security beefed up in Bla ahead of Amit Shah’s visit

by JKREVOLUTION October 1, 2022

written by JKREVOLUTION

Waris Fayaz

Baramulla, Oct 01 : Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s Baramulla visit on October 05, security has been beefed up and put on a maximum alert across the district, officials said here on Saturday.

A top security official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that police and paramilitary forces have been deployed for surveillance and vehicles are being checked at several places in the district.

Earlier on last week, Jammu and Kashmir police chief – Dilbag Singh visited the district and chaired a meeting of civil and police officers to review the security arrangements. The DGP emphasized upon the officers to keep an eye on the activities of suspicious elements who always try to find an opportunity to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere.

Meanwhile, in a first of its kind in the district especially in Sopore town – which once used to be the hotbed of militant/anti-national activities Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) are on wheels and have been continuously announcing people to participate in the Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s rally.

Pertinent to mention, Shah is scheduled to visit Baramulla on October 5 and address a mega rally there. He is also scheduled to make announcements about various welfare schemes for Paharis and Schedule Tribe people in Baramulla—(KNO)

October 1, 2022 0 comment

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Installation of smart meters: Old town Baramulla residents protest

by JKREVOLUTION October 1, 2022

written by JKREVOLUTION

Waris Fayaz

Baramulla, Oct 01 (KNO): Inhabitants of Old Town Baramulla in North Kashmir on Saturday staged a protest against Power Development Department (PDD) for installing smart meters.

An eyewitness told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that scores of women hit the streets while raising slogans against the Power Development Department staged demonstrations against the installation of smart electric meters.

The protesting women blocked the road at the cement bridge and stopped the traffic movement for hours, they added.

Protesters said that their families are not in a position to pay the excessive bills generated by the devices, so would not allow the department to install the smart meters in their area.

“We already have meters installed in our homes and we are paying regular bills. What is the fun of installing new meters?” a protestor asked.

Owing to the skyrocketing prices of essentials, their family budget is already stressed and they won’t be able to meet the additional expenses, she said.

Similarly, another protester said, no one is rich enough to afford the enormous electricity costs. If meters are installed, we will be unable to afford the bills. We are poor families here, and the majority of our men are daily wagers”, she added.

They, however, appealed to the PM Narendera Modi led government, J&K LG Manoj Sinha and Deputy Commissioner Baramulla to look into this issue so that common and poor people will not suffer.

Pertinently, the government has set the target of installing four lakh smart meters in union territory by 2023—(KNO)

October 1, 2022 0 comment

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