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In a joint statement JD(U)Leaders Sh.P. L.Pandita Chairman Migrants J&K, Daizy Dhar Vice Chairman Women’s wing J&K, Raj Kumar Ticku, President, Migrants Jammu, Vikas Koul General Secretary Migrants Jammu, Pinky Koul President Women’s Migrants Jammu, Sumit Bhat President Youth, Veer Ji Bhat Incharge transit camp’s Kashmir have warned the State UT Bearucracy not come under pressure of any Political Party for the vested personal interests of a particular politician. As 4500 P. M. Package Employees are serving in Valley and about 70 percent of these employees have their old aged ailing parents residing at Jammu and in some cases mostly there is nobody to look after their old aged parents, but still they are abiding by the rules of P. M. Package Policy, as the employees under PM Package have given bonds at the time of appointment not to claim any transfer from Valley to Outside , besides if the Politicians started to favour their kiths and kins for attachment in Jammu on lame pretexts, then we apprehend that the Policy of P.M.Package to become a reconcilation bridge between Majority Community and displaced people will get a set back. The Honble Lieut Governor is requested to direct the Bearucracy not to come under any political influence for recommendations giving an illegal and undue personal benefit and which act will defunct the Policy Matter.The JD(U)leaders have in one voice condemned the Politicians act for pressuring the Bearucracy for doing any illegal act,which will depress and discourage about 4500 Employees under PM Package working in Valley with each moment threat to life leaving their families,old aged ailing parents at Jammu at the mercy of God.

Jammu and Kashmir reported 1606 new coronavirus cases while four persons succumbed to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday.

They said 887 of the fresh cases were confirmed from Jammu Division and 719 from Kashmir valley, taking the overall case tally to 445497.

Giving district-wise details, officials told GNS that Srinagar reported 212 cases, Baramulla 113, Budgam 75, Pulwama 47, Kupwara 63, Anantnag 86, Bandipora 45, Ganderbal 35, Kulgam 33, Shopian 10, Jammu 307, Udhampur 46, Rajouri 24, Doda 259, Kathua 24, Samba 94, Kishtwar 26, Poonch 19, Ramban 79 and Reasi 9.

Regarding the fresh fatalities, the officials told GNS that two each were reported from Jammu division and Kashmir valley respectively. So far 4706 people have died due to the virus—2302 in Jammu and 2404 in Kashmir Valley.

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

The GMC Srinagar cases include male (31) from Batpora, male (55) from Tangmarg, female (28) from Eidgah, female (62) from Ishbar, male (17) from Nishat, male (40) from Nishat, male (28) from Chitterhama, female (35) from Habbak, female (39) from Habbak, female (18) from Malbagh, female (33) from Nawakadal, male (37/ from Hazratbal, male (38) from Habbak, female (36) from Burzuhama, female (50) from Habbak, male (30) from Malbagh, male (40) from Dargah, male (55) from NIT, female (46) from Lalbazar, female (43) from Kawdara, female (29) from Habbak, male (35) from Sadribal, female (28) from Harwan, male (34) from Harwan, male (16) from Mehjoor nagar, female (35) from Shalimaar, female (03) from Danihama, female (30) from Danihama, female (30) from Malbagh, male (16) from Zakura, female (27) from Gulab bagh, female (34) from Habbak, male (50) from Harwan, female (52) from Umar colony, male (52) from Habbak, male (33) from Gulab bagh, female (27) from Nigeen, male (36) from Batapora, female (35) from Banglore, female (33) (NA) from Sangerwani Pulwama, male (20) (NA) from Achgoza Pulwama, female (36) (NA) from Achgoza, female (24) (NA) from Achgoza, female (28) from Laway Pulwama, female (30) (NA) from Nagbal shopian, male (55) (NA) from Rahmoo Pulwama, female (35) (NA) from Berthipora shopian, male (25) (NA) from Rajpora Pulwama, male (60) (NA) from Pulwama, female (29) from Batamaloo, male (48) from Rainawari, male (70) from Nishat, male (87) from SMHS, female (39) from Bemina, female (40) from Safakadal, female (38) from Kupwara, female (35) from Bemina, female (26) from Perbagh, male (75) from Budgam, male (80) from Pulwama, male (35) from Rambagh, female (26) from Batamaloo, female (27) from Rawalpora, male (28) from Bandipora and female (50) from Sanatnagar.

The GMC Anantnag cases include male (55) from 18BN CRPF Kulgam, two males (51, 56) from Anantnag, female (18) from Guffan Kulgam, male (23) from D Dulla Kulgam, female (26) from Raban Kulgam, male (30) from Kuchipora Qazigund, male (35) from Banihal, female (30) from Wanpora Kulgam, male (40) from Churath Anantnag, female (30) from Devsar, male (15) from Nowpora, female (22) from Agroo, male (26) from Achabal, male (18) from Bidder Kokernag, male (40) from Panzgam Kokernag, male (45) from Soaf Kokernag, male (52) from Nagam Kokernag, male (37) from Bijbehara Ang, male (40) from Hapatnard Ang, male (45) from Nowgam Ang, male (36) and female (36) from Kerala, female (33) from Calcutta, two females (44, 20) from Pune, male (29) from Delhi, male (27) from Tooru Shangus, male (40) from Utreso Ang, female (23) from Shangus, female (20) from Dalwach, male (30) from Newa, female (14) from Sadiwara, female (23) and male (80) from Dessu Kokernag, male (40) from Dandipora Kokernag.

Besides, they said, 5019 Covid-19 patients recovered during the time— 1166 from Jammu Division and 3853 from Kashmir. So far 415109 people have recovered, leaving the active case tally at 20663—6570 in Jammu and 14094 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 39,626 doses of covid-19 vaccine were administered during the time in J&K. (GNS)

Srinagar, Feb 5: Demanding rehabilitation of the woman, who was attacked with acid by three men, BJP senior leader and j&k chief spokesperson for party’s Minority Morcha Hilal Jan appealed the government to secure the future of the acid victim woman.

Jan in a statement to media also demanded strict punishment to the culprits involved in this heinous crime.

He said: “The 24-year-old from Downtown Srinagar is one of the Kashmiri women who fall victim each year to acid attacks perpetrated by jealous husbands or rejected suitors or as plain acts of revenge,” adding such incidents must be dealt with severe punishment.

Stressing for her rehabilitation, Jan said: for many victims, death would be less painful than living with pain and the humiliation of disfigurement.

This Mega audition was conducted under the supervision of Mr.Tariq Ahmad Shera ( MD) Shahr e khaas Film Production & (CEO) Sheikh Anwar Ul Hak in which more than 20 participants participated who are belonging to different parts of valley. Some sang rap songs, some chanted naat, some danced and some who are keen for modelling, did ramp walk, attracted the hearts of judges watching them. The main motive of Shahr e khaas Film Production is to mould the talent of youth and don’t let them to waste it but to show it to the world by offering them a platform which they deserve and which they badly need. The Managing Director of Shahr e khaas Film Production Mr. Tariq Ahmad Shera is deeply passionate to work for the good cause of youth and he wants to leave no stone unturned in offering them a possible support and making them the stars this is why Mr. Tariq Ahmad Shera reach far flung area sometimes the srinagar and it’s close districts to find out the talented youth and give them opportunity to be become more skilful and prove themselves.

The jury of the judges which were present at the occasion were Mr.Tariq Ahmad Shera, Shiekh Anwar Ul Hak, Sofi Latief and the Chief Guest were Mushtaq Canny. The participants encouraged to show what they have inside and were offered enough support to let it carry forward and become more desirous and skilled.

This is important to mention here only those participants will be aided who are selected by the jury as per their performances.

Two militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (TRF) were killed in an early morning encounter at Zakura area of Srinagar, police said Saturday.

As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Kashmir Zone Police in a tweet quouting IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar, said, ” 02 militants of militant outfit LeT/TRF neutralised by Srinagar Police. One of the killed militants Ikhlaq Hajam was involved in recent killing of HC Ali Mohd at Hassanpora Anantnag. Incriminating materials including 02 pistols recovered”.

A head constable of JK police Ali Muhammad Ganie was shot at by the militants near his residential house at Hasanpora Tabala area of Bijbehara Anantnag on January 29–(KNO)

A soldier was killed and another injured when a truck hit them near Fruit Mandi at Parimpora Srinagar on Saturday, officials said.

The soldiers—Sanjay Kumar and Rafiq Ahmad— were part of a Road Opening Party (RoP) when the incident took place early morning, the officials told GNS.

They said both the soldiers from 163 Territorial Army were shifted to hospital where Sanjay Kumar was declared brought dead on arrival by the doctors while Rafiq Ahmad has been admitted and is presently under treatment.

A police official told GNS that driver left the truck (JKO3J /3811) at the spot but fled from the spot. He said a case has been registered and further investigations are underway. (GNS)

A youth in his early 20s was shot dead inside his house in Budhal area of Rajouri district during the night, officials said on Saturday.

They said unknown gunman fired from window of his room while he was sleeping at around 4 a.m. today. The fire hit the head of the youth identified as Ikram Hussain Shah son of Ali Shah, leading to on the spot death.

Also, they said, bullet was fired at the house of another person, Nabu Shah, some 20 meters from the house of the youth in Targayi village of Budhal area.

Official sources said that a police party headed by SHO Budhal Mustaj Ahmed visited the spot immediately while area has been cordoned off.

SSP Rajouri Mohd Aslam Choudhary told GNS that investigations are underway. (GNS)

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)