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Srinagar, April 16: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday trapped and arrested Works Supervisor in Urban Environmental Engineering Department(UEED) Srinagar for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 8000 for allowing sub-contractor to execute work on behalf of the contractor.

“Anti Corruption Bureau received a written complaint alleging that a Supervisor of Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED), Srinagar namely Imtiyaz Ahmad Ghulam is demanding Rs 8,000 from the complainant,” ACB said in a statement, as per GNS, adding, “The complaint was filed by sub-contractor who was executing work on behalf of the contractor, who was allotted a work by UEED. The work supervisor was demanding bribe from the sub-contractor for allowing him to work on behalf of contractor.”

Upon receiving the complaint prima facie offence U/S 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 was found made out. Consequently, it said case FIR No. 16/2022 was registered at P/S ACB Srinagar and investigation taken up.

“During the course of investigation a trap team constituted. The team laid a successful trap and caught red-handed Supervisor UEED Srinagar namely Imtiyaz Ahmad Ghulam while demanding and accepting bribe amount of Rs 8,000 from the complainant,” ACB said, adding, “He was arrested on the spot by the ACB team. The bribe money was also recovered from his possession in presence of independent witnesses.”
Further investigation into the case is on, it added. (GNS)

Srinagar, Apr 16: A soldier was killed in an encounter at Watnar, Kokernag area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district Saturday, officials said.

An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Kokernag.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight, he said.

He said that during initial exchange of fire one solider of 19 RR identified as sepoy Neshan Singh received critical injuries who was shifted to hospital for treatment where he succumbed.

Meanwhile, officials told KNO that after initial exchange of fire no fresh contact has been established with the hiding militants.

More reinforcement has been rushed to the spot and cordon layers have been tightened in the whole area and search operation is underway in the area, they said—(KNO)

Baramulla, Apr 16: Towseef Ahmad Raina, President Municipal Council Baramulla on Saturday lost no-confidence motion that was moved against him by councillors recently.

Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that a floor test was conducted in which 17 counsellors took part while ten chose to stay away from the process.

The officials said that out of 17 councillors, ten went against Tawseef Raina, while one was absent. “Last week, 12 councillors moved the no-confidence motion against the incumbent president Raina promoting authorities to conduct floor test, ” they said.

Tawseef Raina was elected chairman Municipal Council Baramulla last year after defeating his opponent Mudasir Tantray by a margin of four votes—(KNO)

As part of public outreach programme, Thana Diwas an initiative of Government of J&K, was organised by Police at Police Station Handwara.

The Programme was chaired by SP Handwara Sandeep Gupta-IPS. ASP Handwara, SDPO Handwara, SHO PS Handwara and other officers and officials were also present on the occasion.

The meeting was attended by Chairman Municipal Committee Handwara Masroor Ahmad Banday, Sarpanches, Panches, Civil Society members and respectable persons of the area were also present on the occasion.

During the Programme, participants highlighted various issues of public importance, and they were assured that their genuine grievances pertaining to Police will be resolved on priority and that of Civil administration will be taken up with the concerned departments for their early redressal. While speaking on the occasion, it was reiterated that policing at grassroot level in the District would be revamped to enhance proficiencies of the cops and to develop confidence among the people.

SP Handwara while speaking on the occasion, said that Thana Diwas is an initiative started by the Government of J&K to bridge the gap between Police and Public and also to hear and redress the grievances of common masses.

SP Handwara further added that Community policing is mandatory to boost public confidence which would help in fighting against crime and social evils. Referring to the criminal activities in the area, it was stressed upon the officers to brace up with a missionary spirit to fight against drug abuse and eradicate other social evils from the society and to take a pledge to serve the society with missionary spirit and maintain the dignity of force.

While urging for better policing, SP Handwara exhorted officers to dispose off public grievances at grassroot level on priority and patiently.“`

Jammu, April 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today released a book titled “Kashmir- Itihas aur Parampara” written by Kumar Nirmalendu, at the Raj Bhavan.

The book on Kashmir’s history and traditions presents a detailed account on the various historical and mythological aspects of the region from the Mahabharata times.

It also covers the untouched aspects of Kashmir’s history; ancient traditions and culture; ancient and medieval political situation; socio-economic conditions, besides religious and social landscape.

It was informed that various sources including Neelmat Purana; Rajatarangini by Kalhana, Jonaraja, Shrivara, Prajyabhatta, Shuka, and accounts of foreign travelers including Hiuen-Tsang and Al-Beruni were objectively used for an in-depth and accurate explanation for the readers.

The Lt Governor lauded the efforts of the writer in presenting research and evidence based authentic account on the history and culture of Kashmir. The book provides a comprehensive view with new facts and insights to the readers, he said.

He congratulated the writer and wished him success for his notable effort.

Sant Patti Baba from Varanasi was also present during the Book Launch.

Srinagar, 16 April: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and MP from Srinagar Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah have greeted people on the auspicious occasion of the annual Urs Observance of Hazrat Zain Ud Din Wali Reshi (RA) at Ashmuqam.

In his message, Dr. Farooq said, “I felicitate the people on the auspicious eve, hoping that the day will augur well for the increased prospects of peace and prosperity in the region,” he said.

In his message Omar Abdullah said, “I hope this auspicious Urs renews and strengthens the bonds of brotherhood between different sections of people in JK,” he said.

Among others Party General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Additional General Secretary Dr. Sheikh Mustufa Kamal, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, MP Anantnag Hasnain Masoodi, Senior Leader Sakina Itoo, State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar, South Zone President Dr. Bashir Ahmed Veeri, District Presidents Altaf Ahmed Wani, Abdul Majeed Bhat Larmi, Riyaz Khan, Peer Muhammad Hussain, Muhammad Khalil Band and block level functionaries have also greeted people on the urs.

BANDIPORA, APRIL 16: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr. Owais Ahmad today took review of arrangements to facilitate the annual migration of tribal population.

The meeting held threadbare discussions on various issues related to annual migration of tribal population and the required interventions of Civil, Police and Army authorities for hassle free movement.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that the District Administration Bandipora has already released a survey report providing a reliable database of Migratory Tribal population which will help to identify problems faced by the Tribals during migration period and the necessary interventions of the concerned departments.

The DC asked the concerned SHOs of Bandipora, Aragam, Pethkoot and Sumbal to register the tribal population passing through their police station. He urged them to register all the details related to the number of persons, livestock details as well as licensed weapon details.

He asked the DSHO and CAHO Bandipora to establish necessary medical camps at various places for ensuring vaccination and other medical support to the animals in addition to the camps in pastures.

The DC also asked CMO Bandipora to establish medical camps in consultation with DSHO for providing necessary medical support to the tribal population.

He asked the CEO B’pora to ensure proper functioning of mobile schools. He also asked Assistant Director Food to ensure adequate provision of Ration to the tribal population.

Dr. Owais said, all the necessary arrangements are put in place to ensure hassle free and smooth movement of migratory tribal population besides providing all necessary facilities.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Bandipora Ali Afsar Khan, Commanding Officer 14RR, Representatives of 26 AR, 13RR, Joint Director Planning Imtiyaz Ahmad, SDM Gurez, CMO Bandipora , Chief Animal Husbandry Officer (CAHO) Bandipora, District Sheep Husbandry Officer Bandipora (DSHO), Assistant Director Food, DySP HQ Bandipora and other concerned officers.

Srinagar, April 16:- Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kashmir (CCIK) has formed Committe of Young Entrepreneurs and elected Adnan Shah of Fashion Fiesta as its Chairman.

CCIK President Tariq Rashid Ghani felicitated Shah for his election as Committee Chairman.

Shah owns Valley’s fastest growing apparel chain Fashion Fiesta.

The Young Entrepreneurs Committee has been formed to help and promote youth in the chosen line of businesses.

Speaking on the occasion, Shah said youth have lot of talent but are hesitant to foray into business venture due to less exposure to economic activities.
He said the forum will try to attract youth to business and assist them in marketing their products.

The YEF Committee Chairman further siad Kashmir posses immense potential in business sectors as very less industries have been set up here while the Valley has largely been dependent as consumers.
On the occasion, many youth joined the Foum so that they get handholding for business development.

CCIK President said youth is power and backbone of any region who can change the economic dynamics.
He said the Chamber would also launch Committee for the young women entrepreneurs so that women entrepreneurs can avail all startup schemes.