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Former Naib Tehsildar Sewa Ram Mandi and smt. Sunita Rani from RS Pura area joined Janata Dal United along with his supporters during a program organized in RS Pura on Sunday. All the dignitaries were warmly welcomed by Janata Dal United State Secretary Vivek Bali wearing a garland. Sharing his views on this occasion, State Secretary of Janata Dal United, Vivek Bali said that the party will get a lot of strength after the joining of social worker and former Naib Tehsildar Sewa Ram Mandi.

He added that the Sewa Ram Mandi has also contested for the post of Sarpanch and is well aware of the problems of the people. Apart from this, he was also associated with a major political party.

Speaking on the occasion, Bali said that Janata Dal United will nominate its candidates in the upcoming assembly elections to be held in Jammu and Kashmir and hoped that his party will participate in the next government to be formed in Jammu and Kashmir. He added that today the party is getting stronger in the entire region as well and more and more people are joining the JDU. He said that in the coming days a huge public meeting would also be organized by JDU in RS Pura where more and more people would be included in the party. He appealed to the people that they should join the party in maximum numbers so that the party can come to power and solve their problems.

After joining Janata Dal United, former Naib Tehsildar Sewa Ram Mandi said that he was impressed by the work being done for the development and betterment of the state. He said that the problems of the people would be solved by joining the party. Panch Praveen Kumar, Ravi Kumar and others were also present on this occasion.

There were various dignitaries present including Honourable CM Nitish Kumar Ji and National President Lalan Singh Ji.

State President G M Shaheen Sahab and Vivek Bali State Secretary on behalf of The JDU – J&K wholeheartedly congratulate the party leaders on this moment of pride.

Anil Hegde ji gave all his life to the party and is associated with the party from the last 40 years. He is the voice of the people since long. He got arrested many times while working for the party and but never let his hope down and lived a life like a warrior.

While congratulating the members, party leaders have given the major indication of reshuffling. There are chances that party will give more chances to young leadership. This reshuffle will help party grow more stronger and reach at grassroot level.

Srinagar May 12: National Executive Member and Senior State President JD(U) Ghulam Nabi Dar on Thursday expressed dismay over the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit, Rahul Bhatt who was shot at by the unidentified gunmen at Tehsil office Chadoora in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Thursday afternoon.

“Killing of Rahul a Kashmiri Pandit employee at Chadoora is a most detestable act . I strongly condemn it . My whole hearted support and sympathies with the bereaved. RIP” , Dar said in a Statment.

In a statement to the press, Dar said that the incident aimed at disturbing the communal harmony in Jammu and Kashmir and till date conflict has claimed so many lives all across the region and this cycle of violence needs to stop at its earliest.

” I unequivocally condemn this attack while at the same time send my heartfelt sympathies to the family members of the deceased. I hope that the perpetrators of the crime are punished at the earliest,” he said.

Srinagar, May 11:- The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kashmir CCIK has expressed serious concern over Government’s proposed plan of power tariff hike in Jammu and Kashmir.

In a statement, President CCIK Tariq Rashid Ghani said Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited’s (KPDCL) proposal of tariff hike of over 12 percent is uncalled for and unjust.
Ghani said the government is ready to hike the tariff during good times however it has nevered heeded our request of amnesty in power tariff and other user charges during adverse times.

The CCIK President said government should first compensate for the losses the people suffered for many years especially since the year 2019.

“Both locals and business men suffered unimaginable losses since 2019 due to repeated and long drawn lockdowns. No compensation was made or no power tariff amnesty was announced for these distressing years,” said Ghani.

Ghani urgent the LG Administration to intervene in the matter and work on providing relief, financial assistance, capital infusion into the economic sectors rather than burdening then with power tariff hike.

The CCIK said both domestic and commercial users should be supplied power and other facilities on reduced charges owing to JK’s geographical disadvantage compared to other states.

May 06: A piping ceremony was held at Zonal Police Headquarters Srinagar today in which the IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar-IPS decorated three recently promoted officers with DySP rank. DIG CKR Sujit Kumar-IPS and SSP Srinagar Rakesh Balwal-IPS and DySP DAR Satish Kumar-JKPS were also present on the occasion.

The IGP Kashmir on the occasion congratulated the officers and their families. He said the promotion adds more responsibilities and challenges to the working assignments and hoped that the officers would continue to work with zeal and zest in the future as well. He wished them good luck for the future.

During the colourful ceremony, the newly promoted officers expressed their gratitude towards Police Department for conferring their next rank. They also pledged to work with same zeal and enthusiasmenthusiasm.

Palhallan, 05-May, CNS: A Youth was Critically injured after he was attacked by group of goons in Palhallan area of Baramulla District following a “personal revenge”’ after two years.

Sources told CNS that Naveed Ah resident of Palhallan was attacked by some Youths with Bricks and other tools.Naseer received Grievous Head Injury and was shifted to Trauma Hospital Pattan were from he was referred to SKIMS Soura and is said to be in critical Condition.

The arrested persons have been identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Dar resident of Tengmohalla Palhallan , Aazim Ahmad Bhat resident of Bhat Mohalla Palhallan ,Suhail Hafiz resident of New Colony Palhallan ,Shahnawaz Ahmad Bhat resident of Astan Mohalla Palhallan ,Nafiz Ahmad Bhat resident of Bhat Mohalla Palhallan
and Suhail Rasool Khan resident of Khan Mohalla Palhallan.

SSP Baramulla Rayees Mohammad Bhat (IPS) told CNS that they have arrested Six accused Persons in the case and strict action will be taken against them.

Meanwhile Palhallan Police has Registered FIR No 138/2022 U/s 147, 323,307 against Half dozen youths for Attempt to Murder. The fast track action by police against accused has been hailed by locals of the area and they have demanded strict punishments against the culprits.(CNS)

Delimitation Commission in its final draft has unambiguously approved Wagoora-Kreeri as a New Assembly constituency in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district instead of Kunzar constituency which was mentioned in the previous draft of the delimitation commission.The new constituency will have Tehsil,Wagoora Tehsil (part) Wagoora PC and Forest Block,,  Kreeri Khoie Tehsil (Part)Khoie Tehsil excluding Tarzoo PC,Tangmarg Tehsil (part)Hajibal and Khaipora PCs and Pattan Tehsil(Part) Wanigam Payeen,Wanigam Bala,Tilgam ,Tapper Waripora and Humrey PCs.

Srinagar, April 27: Authorities have decided not to allow Jumat-ul-Vida as well as Shab-e-Qadr prayers at historic Jamia Masjid heer, Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid said on Wednesday.

“Government and Police officials headed by a magistrate visited the Jama Masjid premises today after iftar and conveyed to the Auqaf members that authorities have decided not to allow Jumat-ul-vida congregational prayers to be held in Jamia Masjid on the last Friday of Ramzan as well as no prayers or shab to be allowed on shab-e-Qadr at the historic Jama Masjid,”Anjumam said in a statement to GNS and strongly “denounced this decision of the authorities.” (GNS)

Srinagar, Apr 27: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, today visited Dargah Hazratbal, Khanqah-e-Moula and Jamia Masjid Nowhatta in Srinagar city to review arrangements put in place for the visiting devotees there.

Chief Secretary was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz, Commissioner, SMC Athar Aamir Khan, Director Tourism Kashmir, Dr GN Itoo, SSP Srinagar, Rakesh Balwal and other senior officers.

Chief Secretary exhorted upon the concerned departments to ensure all their respective tasks are accomplished with highest degree of responsibility so that devotees visiting the shrines don’t face any hardship on this account.

He interacted with Auqaf members at the shrines and enquired from them about the arrangements that have been put in place for convenience of the devotees.

During his visit to Dargah, Chief Secretary directed for upgradation of facilities there saying that all services should be put in place for convenience of devotees thronging the shrine during Laylat-ul-Qadr, Eid ul Fitr. He directed for completion of boundary wall and construction of gates in the premises.

Maintaining that collective approach is the way forward for better upkeep of shrines, Chief Secretary directed the officers to take feedback from Auqaf and locals regarding upgradation of facilities. He asked the officers to keep the stray dogs at bay by engaging dog catchers at the shrines to prevent any mishap.

He asked the SMC to ensure proper maintenance of cleanliness around the shrines especially during Ramadan as well as upcoming holy days.

Srinagar, April 24: Three LeT militants were killed in a gunfight in Pulwama district and one of them includes a 17-year-old Srinagar youth, who had gone missing from April 16, officials said.

The two other militants include Arif Hazar alias Rehan who according to the officials was deputy to the outfit’s top commander Basit while the third militant has been identified as ‘Haqqani’ of Pakistan.

Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar confirmed to GNS that the teenager Natish Shakeel Wani of Baba Demb (Khanyar) was among the killed militants. The teenager had left for afternoon (Zuhr) prayers on April 16 and had been missing since. While family had issued appeal to him to return, police said he had joined militant ranks.

The IGP also identified other militant as Arif Hazar and said that he was involved in the killing of inspector Parvez, Sub Inspector Arshid and mobile shop owner in Srinagar.

“Arif Hazar alias Rehan, deputy of LeT’s top cmdr (Basit) killed in PulwamaEncounter. (He was) involved in killings of Insp Parvez infront of mosque, SI Arshid & 1 mobile shop owner in downtown. Several FIRs against him in Sgr city,” IGP Kashmir said in a tweet.

Three militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba were killed in the gunfight at Pahoo area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday.

“Three LeT militants have been killed in the gunfight,” police said.

The gunfight had ensued as a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in the area amid reports about the presence of militants.

As the joint team of forces zeroed towards the suspected spot, the officials told GNS that the hiding militants fired on the joint team, which was retaliated triggering off the gunfight, the officials added.(GNS)