Jammu & Kashmir

Waris Fayaz

Sopore, Feb 19 : Jammu and Kashmir Police in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district held a man with illicit liquor, while the vehicle has also been seized, said an official said here on Sunday afternoon.

An official told that on specific inputs, the vehicle bearing registration Number JK04B-9591 was stopped at a NAKA checking, upon due checking, 01- Old Adventurer Rum 750 ML 10 bottles, 02- Old Adventurer Rum 370 ML 10 bottles, 03- Kerala malted whiskey 375ML 04 bottles, 04- Kerala malted whiskey 180 ML , 05- Old Monk XXX Rum 750 ML 01 bottle, besides 06- kingfisher Beer 500Ml 15 Tin were recovered which was concealed in the vehicle to avoid being noticed by the police during checking.

The arrestee was identified as Farooq Ahmed Ganie son of Ghulam Nabi Ganie of Bunpora Langate in Handwara, the official said. Adding that a vehicle was also seized.

Meanwhile, a Case FIR 25/2023 U/S 48 Excise act in this regard has been registered in Police Station Sopore and further investigation is underway.

Sopore, 18 Feb 2023: SSP Sopore extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Shab-i-Mehraj.

He said that the night of ascension of the holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) holds a significant place in the annals of history. “Almighty Allah bestows His innumerate blessings during this most revered night and we should take advantage of this sacred night and pray for peace, progress and prosperity for the whole world,” they observed.

He greeted the people, especially the residents of Police District Sopore on this sacred occasion of Shab-i-Mehraj.

Waris Fayaz

Uri, Feb 18: As the guns have fallen silent along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, the residents now demand better road connectivity, play fields and better infrastructure of government schools.

Earlier, the border residents were demanding community bunkers but with the improvement in situation, they are now demanding better roads, repair of government buildings and residential houses besides upgradation of sports infrastructure.

Locals of Uri area of northern district of Baramulla, while talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) complained that the roads, government buildings, and residential houses are in shambles while there is a dire need of upgrading the sports infrastructure.

“The road stretches at Dardkote in Uri are dotted with potholes which speaks volumes about the tall claims of the government of improving road connectivity,” the residents said. “The road is dotted with huge potholes and has not been repaired for the last several years and the authorities concerned are least bothered about the sufferings of people”, said Faisal Khan, a Sarpanch. “The road acts as an important link which connects several areas and thousands of commuters, transporters pass through potholes every day. “The road is in a bad condition. Big pot holes filled with water dots, making the movement of people very difficult.”

The residents expressed concern over the condition of government schools. “Four classes are functioning in a single room at Dardkote,” they said, adding that similar conditions are in maximum government based schools”.

The administration makes tall claims about changing the sports infrastructure at the best, but the areas like Uroosa, Dardkote, Chakra, Isham, Nawa Runda and Govalta in Uri are without a single playground.

The villagers, particularly youth, told KNO that no space is available in their villages for playing sports. “We have appealed and requested the concerned officials several times to demarcate a piece of land for the playground but to no avail. “We are leading a confined life which is taking a heavy toll on our mental and physical health,” they added.

The residents, however, urged the LG administration and the concerned authorities to look into the genuine demands of people, so that they could have a sigh of relief—(KNO)

JK Revolution, Sopore 18 Feb:- Sopore Police arrested One more drug peddlers during patrolling duty at Fruit Mandi Sopore.

Police Party of Police Post Fruit Mandi Headed by DO Sajad Ahmed and SHO PS Sopore Insp. Khalid Fayaz under the supervision of SDPO Sopore Raies Ahmad-JKPS.

During Naka the Checking on Kupwara Bypass Road at Fruit Mandi Crossing Police Party of Police Post Fruit Mandi sopore intercepted one truck bearing registration No JK05J 0688 Coming from Area of Ahad baba Residence crossing towards Amargaorh sopore on search 08 bottles of Cobold-CD, 04 bottles of Omerex-T and 6 sticks of charas like substance recovered from dashboard of truck accused/driver who identified himself as Ab Hamid Dar S/o Gh Mohd Dar R/O Nowpora kallan Sopore. To this effect case FIR No 23/2023 u/s 8/20,21 NDPS act P/S Sopore stands registered and investigation taken up.

General public of the area hailed the efforts of Sopore Police and showed their willingness to support police to eradicate menace of drugs and other social evils in police district Sopore. (JK Revolution)

Srinagar, 18 Feb:- J& K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Darakhshan Andrabi has greeted people on Me’raj-un-Nabi (SAW) & Mahashivratri festivals falling today night. In her message Dr Andrabi said that Me’raj-un-Nabi (SAW) signifies the highest spiritual excellence of the great prophet of peace and his all encompassing humanist role on this planet while as Shivratri represents the unison of the creator and his manifestations for the benifit of the cosmos.

“The message of these festivals inspires us to transcend the parochial borders of region, faith and time and transport us to the world of eternity which is the world of all-good”, said Dr Darakhshan in her message. She said that our inclusiveness depicts true spirit of humanity during our celebration of spirituality in India. While congratulating people on these festivals Dr Andrabi prayed for the well being of whole of humanity, peace & prosperity of our country and a bright future of all in J&K. (JK Revolution)

JK Revolution, Sopore, 18 Feb:- Sopore Police arrested two more drug peddlers during patrolling duty.

Police Party of Police Station Sopore headed by SHO PS Insp. Khalid Fayaz under the supervision of SDPO Sopore Raies Ahmad-JKPS, during patrolling at Gousia Abad Chinkipora Sopore, apprehended two drug peddlers identified as: Ashiq Ahmad Ganie S/O Ghulam Qadir of Gousia Abad Chinkipora and Ali Mohammad Lone S/o Mohammad Yousuf Lone of Jalalabad Sopore and during their personal search charas like substance was recovered from their possession, and were arrested on spot.

In this regard, case FIR No. 21/2023 under section 08/20, 29 NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Sopore and further investigation has been taken up.

General public of the area hailed the efforts of Sopore Police and showed their willingness to support police to eradicate menace of drugs and other social evils in police district Sopore. (JK Revolution)

Srinagar, Feb 17 : Saudi Government has decided to disallow the children below 12 years of age in a bid to ensure their safety, Haj Committee of India (HCoI), informed Friday.

A circular issued by the HCoI, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), reads that it is intimated that the authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have decided that children below the age of 12 years are not allowed to proceed for Haj 1444(H)-2023 consider the fact that it is not appropriate to accompany children under the age of 12 years to ensure their safety.

“In view of the position explained above, no application of children below the age of 12 years as on 30-04-2023 including infants will be entertained for Haj 1444 2023. Therefore , all Haj applications of the children below 12 years including infants registered till date will be rejected for Haj 1444-2023,” the circular reads.

The circular further reads that it is expected that the authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia might stipulate further health and administrative guidelines in view of the prevailing conditions. The same shall be notified accordingly in the due course of time.

Talking to KNO, HCoI member Er Aijaz Hussain said that the decision to disallow children below 12 years of age is aimed at ensuring their safety and the move is part of Haj policy 2023. He said that new health and administrative guidelines will be issued shortly.

Pertinently, Haj 2023 has been made cheaper by Rs 80,000 and that the pilgrim has to pay only Rs 3, 70,000 against 4.50 lakh paid earlier. Plus, there will be 25 embankments across country this year while as pilgrims above 70 years of age will be prioritized—(KNO)

Srinagar, Feb 17 : As the weather conditions improved in Kashmir, the weatherman on Friday predicted another two-day wet spell in the Valley Kashmir from February 19.

Deputy Director, Meteorological department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the weather would remain mainly dry tomorrow while there is a possibility of light rain and snow at isolated higher reaches of Kashmir on February 19.

With the possibility of light rains, snow at isolated higher reaches of Kashmir, the weather would remain generally cloudy, he said, adding that on February 20th, there is a possibility of light rain in plains and light to moderate rain and snow in middle and higher reaches during 20th late afternoon to early morning of February 21st.

He further informed that from February 21-24th, the weather would remain occasionally cloudy with mainly dry weather.

The Meteorological department has also advised people to stay alert and away from avalanche prone areas.

Pertinently, the night temperature has increased at most stations of the Valley with Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recording a low of 2.8 degree Celsius.

The data available with KNO reads that Pahalgam in South Kashmir recorded below sub-zero temperature at minus 0.9 degree Celsius. It added that Gulmarg, a famous ski-resort, recorded 0.2 degree Celsius.

It further added that minimum temperature at Kupwara, Qazigund and Kokernag was settled at 0.6 degree Celsius, 1.8 degree Celsius and 0.6 degree Celsius respectively—(KNO)

Srinagar, Feb 17 : Amid confusion among the teachers of the School Education Department regarding reporting back to their respective institutions after the winter vacations, officials Friday said only teachers of Secondary and Secondary Schools will have to report on February-20.

The official said that as per the instructions, the teaching staff of High and Higher Secondary Schools will have to report back to their respective schools on February-20.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the official said, “There is no mention of resumption of duties for primary school teaching staff. So it is clear that they would not have to report on February-20.”

“However, such teaching staff may be ordered to report back to their respective institutions a few days earlier for streamlining the things,” the official said.

Earlier in November-2022, the School Education Department had said, “The Teaching staff of High and Higher Secondary Schools shall report back to their respective schools on February-20-2023, so that they remain available for making arrangements regarding preparation of ensuing examinations.”

”All teachers shall remain available on demand for any online guidance of students during vacation period. Any default on part of the Head of the Schools or Teaching staff in observance of the above schedule shall attract strict action under Rules,” it reads—(KNO)

Waris Fayaz

Baramulla, Feb 17: Following a case registered by Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB), the Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday suspended the Principal and Assistant Professor, Government Degree College (GDC) Pattan.

An order, a copy of which lies in the possession of the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), reads that pending enquiry into the conduct of Mr. Tariq Ahmad Ashai, Principal, GDC Pattan and Mr. Imtiyaz Gul Khan, Assistant Professor, GDC Pattan are deemed to have been suspended in terms of section 31 of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956 from the date of their arrest i.e. 14-02-2023.

The order further reads that during the period of their suspension Mr. Tariq Ahmad Ashai, Principal, GDC Pattan and Mr. Imtiyaz Gul Khan, Assistant Professor, GDC Pattan shall remain attached in the office of Director Colleges, J&K.

The decision to suspend them have been taken a day after the duo was arrested on bribery charges—(KNO)