Jammu & Kashmir

Maliq Nasir, Boniyar, Feb 4 : Inhabitants of Babgail village in limber Boniyar are without mobile internet connectivity from last 70 years. This village is located in the himalyan range of jammu and Kashmir and is famous for eco tourism as the world famous Limber wildlife century is located in the himalyan foothills.

Without internet connectivity the people are suffering especially the students and the business community who are facing lot of hardships. Connecting to the internet is considered as a dream for the villagers of Babgail limber.

Time and again the locals of the village have tried to highlight this issue on many national TV channels, online web portals and many news organization has given this issue a space but all goes in vein.

The villagers of Babgail has once again requested Worthy LG of jammu and Kashmir to kindly ensure the internet and mobile connectivity In the village to ensure safe and secure future of their kids.

Jammu and Kashmir reported 1429 new coronavirus cases, lowest in 24 days, while three persons succumbed to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday.

They said 607 of the fresh cases were confirmed from Jammu Division and 822 from Kashmir valley, taking the overall case tally to 443891.

They said that case tally was lowest in the last 24 days as 1148 infections were reported on January 11 last.

Giving district-wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 266 cases, Baramulla 108, Budgam 86, Pulwama 34, Kupwara 55, Anantnag 64, Bandipora 47, Ganderbal 45, Kulgam 96, Shopian 21, Jammu 228, Udhampur 53, Rajouri 12, Doda 135, Kathua 60, Samba 4, Kishtwar 47, Poonch 19, Ramban 26 and Reasi 23.

A number of the cases were confirmed at diagnostic laboratories associated with GMC Srinagar and GMC Anantnag.

GMC Srinagar cases include male (29) from Bagi mehtab, male (60) from Habbak, female (60) from Habbak, male (35) from Zakura, male (19) from Kanitar, female (40) from Zakura, female (23) from Batpora, male (24) from Kanitar sadribal, female (17) from Habbak shanpora, male (18) from Lalbazar, female (40) from Batpora, female (23) from Malbagh, male (40) from Ishbar nishat, female (50) from Soura, female (20) from Habbak, female (20) from Dargah, male (42) from Habbak, male (58) from Harwan, female (35) from Pulwama, male (10) from Pulwama, female (10) from Pulwama, female (11) from Gusoo, male (11) from Chewakalan, male, (14) from Chewakalan, male (28) from Gusoo Pulwama, male (16) from Wahibugh Pulwama, , female (38) from Bellow Pulwama, female (35) from Samboora pampore, male (28) from Parigam pampore, female (25) from Pampore, male (60) from Pampore, male (56) from Pampore, Male (31) from Awantipora, female (30) from Pampore, male (35) from Wuyan Pampore, female (36) from Frustbal Pampore, female (30) from Wahibugh Pulwama, female (27) from Chandhara Pampore, male (36) from Wahibugh Pulwama, male (35) from Awantipora, female (35) from Kadlabal Pampore, female (58) from Khanmoh Sgr, female (14) from Tral, female (14) from Nowpora, female (14) from Machama, female (14) from Batagund, male (14) from Aripal, female (15) from Tral, male (13) from Tral, male (16) from Tral, male (16) from Tral, male (16) from Khangund, male (35) from Gulshanpora, female (35) from Tral, male (60) from Shahabad, male (40) from Dadsara, female (50) from Chattabal, female (40) from Sgr, male (05) (NA) from Kupwara, male (06Days) (NA) from Sangam Eidgah, female (21) from Shivpora, male (27) from Hyderpora, male (36) from Nawakadal, male (44) from GDC hostel, female (27) from HMT, female (33) from Batamaloo, female (30) from Chadoora, female (22) from Kunzer, female (25) from Pakherpora, male (37) from Rajbagh, male (21) from Utar pardesh, female (60) from Hawal, female (25) from Kangan, female (32) from Burzuhama Sgr, female (39) from Verinag, female (28) from Safapora and female (28) from Kangan.

The GMC Anantnag cases include female (78) from Moominabad, male (100) from Chowgam Ang, female (55) from Kund Ang, male (60) from Bandarpora Ang, female (85) from SK Colony Ang, two females (58, 35) from Army Camp Khanabal, female (65) from Kulgam, female (19) from Shamsipora, female (34) and male (50) from Wanpoh Ang, female (32) from Nai Basti Ang, female (45) from Chanapora, male (72) from Handew, male (45) from M Dunaroo Keller, male (65) from Tharin Keller, male (60) from Dobipora, male (65) from Kashwa, male (50) from Safanagri, male (24) and female (24) from Wazir Check, male (40) from Sangran, male (24) from Badoora, female (40) from Khundroo, female (32) from Trahpoo, female (34) from Magraypora, female (24) from Thajiwara, female (23) from Punchpora, male (35) from Bijbehara Sirhama, male (50) from Bashpora Kokernag, male (30) from Panzgam Kokernag, male (24) from Vailoo, male (44) from Nagam Kokernag, male (65) from Larnoo Kokernag, male (61) from Khalar Kokernag, male (29) from Watnard Kokernag, male (30) from Adhal Kokernag, male (30) from Peer Takiya Kokernag, male (41) from Bindoo Kokernag, male (50) from Ashmuqam Ang, male (25) from Nagbal Ang, female (7) from Seer Ang, female (27) from Amad Ang, female (29) from Chandrigam Ang, female (35) from Vail Ang, female (40) from Akhran Ang, two males (42, 20) from Krangsoo Ang, male (70) from Mattan Ang, male (51) from Rakhi Chee Ang, male (32) from Mirchak Mattan, male (69) from Gopalpora Mattan, female (36) from Punjab, male (36) from Mumbai, female (NA) from Maharashtra, female (NA) from Nasik, two females (NA, NA) from Karnataka, male (29) from Delhi, male (24) from Lucknow, female (35) from Songlan Shangus, male (56) from Chaklipora Shangus, male (42) from Chittergull Shangus, male (38) from Kharpora Shangus, male (60) from Sonach Shangus, male (24) from Shangus, female (30) from Heeward Verinag, female (30) from Halsidar Verinag, two females (34, 40) from Kapran, male (60) from Gutligund Verinag, male (50) from Boon Larkipora, male (70) from New Colony Bij, male (30) from Vaid Mohalla Bij, male (60) from Trail Nambal, male (20) from Nambal Ang, male (25) from Krangsoo, male (30) from Mirbazar, male (45) from Mattan, male (50) from Wanigund, female (42) from Y K Pora, two males (80, 16) from Sransoo, male (18) from Shamsipora Kulgam, female (50) from Redwani, female (20) from Zadoora Kulgam, female (40) from Khudwani, male (65) from Poniwah, female (34) from Pulwama, male (35) from Bhan Kulgam, male (30) from Matipora Kulgam, female (75) from Tantraypora Kulgam, male (19) from Katrasoo Kulgam, male (35) from Challan Shopian and female (70) from Kokergund Kulgam.

Regarding the fresh fatalities, the officials told GNS that one was reported from Jammu division and two from Kashmir valley. So far 4702 people have died due to the virus—2300 in Jammu and 2402 in Kashmir Valley.

Besides, they said, 4057 Covid-19 patients recovered during the time— 1437 from Jammu Division and 2620 from Kashmir. So far 415109 people have recovered, leaving the active case tally at 24080—6851 in Jammu and 17229 in Kashmir.

They said there was no new confirmed case of mucormycosis (black fungus) reported today. So far 51 black fungus cases have been confirmed in J&K, the officials said. They also informed that 48961 doses of covid-19 vaccine were administered during the time in J&K. (GNS)

At least a dozen people were questioned by Cyber Police Kashmir on Friday for allegedly sharing the Srinagar acid victim’s photos on social media sites.

An official of Cyber Police said that these people were called for enquiring why they shared Srinagar acid victims pictures on social media handles.

The official said “majority of those summoned for questioning were minors.”

He said they were all released after proper counselling by the Cyber Police officials.

Earlier, Cyber Police appealed to people to refrain from sharing the acid victim’s photo on social media platforms.

In the appeal, police also said those who will be found sharing the sufferers’ images will be taken to task.

The Cyber Police officer reiterated its appeal to people, saying not to share such content on their social media sites especially these sensitive pictures or the victim’s name and address.

The officer said that there are also Supereme Court guidelines that no person can print or publish the victim in print, electronic, social media, etc.

The name of the victim, or even in a remote manner, discloses any facts which can lead to the victim’s being identified and which should make her identity known to the public at large.

Pertinently, scores of people were sharing the pictures of the Srinagar acid victim who was attacked by her “ex-fiance” on Tuesday evening in the Wantpora area when she was returning home from work.

The 24-year-old girl is currently being treated at SMHS Srinagar, where she is battling for her life.

The attack on the 24-year-old girl sparked widespread public outrage, and several political parties, students, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and social activists took to the streets in solidarity with the victim, demanding capital punishment to the accused.

Barring Srinagar and Qazigund, the minimum temperature stayed below freezing point in Kashmir Valley with the famous tourist resort of Gulmarg recording a low of minus 12.0°C on Friday, officials said.

A meteorological department official here told GNS that Gulmarg had 1.6mm of rainfall in 24 hours till 0830 hours today even as it recorded a low of minus 12.0°C against minus 6.0°C on the previous night, he said. The temperature was 4.4°C below normal for this time of the year in the famous resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

Srinagar, the summer capital of the J&K, had 4.8mm of rain while it recorded a low of 1.6°C against last night’s 0.6°C, he said.

Qazigund, the gateway town of Kashmir, had 6mm of rain during the time while it recorded a low of 0.2°C against minus 2.1°C on the previous night, he said.

Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded 5.5 cms of snowfall and had a low of minus 1.1°C against minus 1.0°C on the previous night, the official said.

Pahalgam, the famous resort in south Kashmir, had 11.1cms of snowfall while it recorded a low of minus 3.4°C against minus 1.7°C on the last night, he said.

Kupwara town in north Kashmir had traces of rain or snowfall during the time while as it recorded a low of minus 0.4°C against 0.4°C on the previous night, the official said.

While the ‘Chillai Kalan’, the 40-day long harshest period of winter ended on January 30, Kashmir is under the grip of the 20-day long ‘Chillai Khurd’ which would be followed by 10-day-long ‘Chilla Bachha’.

Jammu recorded a low of 7.0°C against previous night’s 10.0°C. The temperature was 1.4°C below normal for the J&K’s winter capital during this time of the year, he said.
Banihal recorded a low of 0.0°C, Katra had a minimum of 7.0°C while Bhaderwah recorded a low of 0.0°C, the official said.

Ladakh’s Leh recorded a low of minus 13.4°C against last night’s minus 11°C while mercury at automatic station in Kargil settled at minus 14.0°C. Drass, the second coldest place in the world after Siberia, recorded a low of minus 9.3°C against last night’s minus 11.4°C, official said.

The weatherman has forecast “erratic weather” with occasional snowfall at scattered places till February 8.

For the next 24 hours, light rain or snowfall has been forecast at scattered places.

“Light rain and snow is also most likely at scattered places during February 6 to 7,” he said, adding, “Overall, weather likely to remain (erratic) partly to generally cloudy with occasional light snowfall at scattered places till February 8.” (GNS)

The Jammu & Kashmir government has withdrawn all the posts referred to the Public Service Commission (PSC) and Services Selection Board (SSB) before October 31, 2019, for which selections have not been finalized till date.

In a communique, a copy of which is in possession of news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the General Administration Department has informed the PSC and SSB that the administrative council has decided to withdraw all the posts referred to PSC and SSB before 31. 10. 2019 for which selections have not been made till date.

“All posts referred to JKPSC/SSB prior to 31.10.2019, for which selections have not been finalized till date, as also the posts in which there are litigations and the cases are pending in Hon’ble court shall be deemed to have been withdrawn with immediate effect ,” reads the decision of administrative council.

In the letter, the GAD has also directed all the concerned to implement the directions of administrative council in letter and spirit under an intimidation to the GAD—(KNO)

The authorities at Srinagar International Airport on Friday said that flights scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the month of February and March will not operate after 5 pm due to planned repair activities on the runway on these days.

According to a statement, issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), a spokesperson said that
they are commencing the Polymer Modified Emulsion work on the entire runway during the months of February and March.

“This is necessary to strengthen the runway for the operation of flight and also to control the wear and tear. This work is planned on all Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. We will ensure that the flight disruption is reduced to minimum by working only from 5 PM to 6 AM during the night time,” reads the statement.

It reads that the runway will be available and the flights will be operated from 6 AM to 5 PM.

“The flights which were scheduled to operate during this closure time have been rescheduled to operate before 5 PM everyday. The information has already been given to all affected passengers by the respective airlines.”

It reads that passengers of the affected flights are requested to confirm the revised departure times if they have booked their flights during the month of February and March on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays after 5 PM. (KNS)

The Founder & President of ACA & SkLCWS Mr. Tariq Ahmad Shera and Komal Defence Force Chairman Suhail Ahmed Mir together protested at Srinagar today against the recent brutal acid attack incident in which some innocent lady became a victim who received a major facial burn injuries and also lost her eye sight which is impossible for her to regain again. The duo over vehemently expressed their anguish over this extreme inhuman act and seek stern action against the culprits who together made such grave incident happen which costed the eye sight of someone. They requested government to never to let such incidents happen in future and sought blanket ban of selling of acid while terming it an illicit practice by preferring to axis court i.e supreme court order.

1.  The district administration Srinagar on Thursday provided Rs one lakh as immediate assistance to the acid attack survivor.

As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Deputy commissioner (DC) Srinagar Muhammad Aijaz Asad and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Rakesh Balwal visited SMHS hospital here where they met with the family of acid attack survivor.

During the visit, the administration provided immediate assistance of Rs one lakh to the victim girl and has assured all possible assistance for medical treatment and rehabilitation.

“Srinagar Administration provides immediate assistance of ₹1.0 Lac to the Acid Attack survivor. _DC Srinagar and SSP meet the family of the victim at SMHS Hospital_Assure all possible assistance for Medical Treatment & Rehabilitation,” Srinagar district administration tweeted—(KNO)