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Tomorrow vehicular movement on Jammu-Srinagar NHW will remain suspended due to huge landslide and continuous shooting stones at Mehad Ramban.

People are advised/requested not to undertake any journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW till the restoration work is completed.

*MUGHAL ROAD/SSG ROAD/KISHTWAR-SINTHAN ROAD*
Mughal Road, Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri Road and Kishtwar-Sinthan Road closed for vehicular movement in view of snow accumulation by the Administration.

*Contact Number of Traffic control units as under:-*
• Jammu (0191-2459048, 9419147732)
• Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396)
• Ramban (9419993745) • Udhampur (8491928625)
• PCR Kishtwar (9906154100) for status of Sinthan Road

A 25-year-old girl from Central Kashmir’s Budgam district, who was pursuing MBBS in Bangladesh, died on Wednesday.

Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the girl was a 2nd year student at Addin Sakina Medical College Jessore Bangladesh and died during the intervening night of January 11-12.

An official said that cause of death is not known yet and identified the deceased as Seema Zehra, daughter of Ghulam Muhammad Bhat of Zaber Mohalla Budgam— (KNO)

In a statement issued to it’s media wing President Jammu and kashmir teachers forum and EJAC district Baramulla Mr JAVID AHMAD BHAT expresses shock and sorrow on the sad demise Renowned teacher, ex trade union leader and former president GPC Dr Tara Singh resident of Singhpora kalan.

Bhat Javid prayed the peace for the deceased. Bhat said that whole employee fraternity of District Baramulla in general and JKTF/ EJAC leadership Baramulla in particular stands with the bereaved family.
Bhat said that the deceased was a towering personality and has an immense and remarkable contribution for the society and the department of education.

The others who condoled the demise are ,Mr Zahoor Ahmad Malla (senior vice President),Mr Syed Shabir Ahmad district (vice President),Mr Ghulam Qadir mir ( convenor),Mr Reyaz Rabbani (chief spokesperson),Khalid Altaf ( Gen.Secratary) syed Masood Geelani (publicity secretary), Zahoor Ahmad Dar (Organiser) Executive Members Mr. Abdul qayoom ,Mr. Nisar Ahmad Bhat, Mr. Rafiq Ahmad Mir,Mr Ghulam Nabi Bhat,Mr Junaid Ahmad Mangral,Syed Gulzar, Fayaz Ahmad Deputy organiser Mr Ishfaq Ahmad Bhat, joint secretary Mr Khalid Ahmad lone, Media secretary Mr Mohammed Ashraf sofi, Advisors Mr Altaf Hussain Khan,Mehrajuddin sufi, Sheikh Mehrajuddin Mohammad Ashraf Dar. Minority cell members Mr Anil kumar radha,Mr Ram Krishan salgotra , Mr Dalbir singh and Mr sanjay kumar padita and all the Zonal presidents of entire district

*MOHAMMAD ASHRAF SOFI*
MEDIA SECRETARY JKTF DISTRICT BARAMULLA

Kashmir Valley on Tuesday had confirmation of omicron cases for the first time on Tuesday.

Five of them stand confirmed and include a 9-month pregnant woman from Uri in Baramulla district whose sample returned positive for the Omicron 22 days after it was collected while another is a Shopian resident who returned from Sharjah Dubai on December 16 and completed 8-Days of strict Home Quarantine on December 22. He was shifted to home Isolation from DRDO Srinagar on January 2.

Regarding the woman from Dhanisayden Uri, sources said that she had no travel history and has fully recovered since then.

Her sample was taken on December 20 at SDH Uri for Omicron. Officials said she was already Covid positive patient.

Deputy Commissioner Baramulla confirmed to GNS that woman’s test returned positive for the Omicron and said that she is stable.

Officials said that a team of doctors has been rushed to the woman’s home and samples of her family members and neighbors will be done.

Three among cases are non-local travelers—two from Maharashtra and one from Gujarat and they have since returned back.

Their samples were received from Mattan Anantnag on 22, 23 and 26th December after they tested positive on RTPCR, they said.

Three cases of Omicron variant were confirmed in Jammu on December 21 and none of them had foreign history and all their close contacts were identified and immediately tested. These samples were also taken on 30th November. (GNS)

The Jammu-Srinagar Highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir with the outside world, shall remain open for one-way traffic on Wednesday, officials said.

“Tomorrow (Jan 12), subject to fair weather and better road condition LMVs Passengers shall be allowed from Jammu towards Srinagar ( only one way) in view of narrow and slippery conditions of road at many places on Jammu-Srinagar highway and shall be allowed from Nagrota Jammu  at 0600 hrs upto 1200 hrs & from Jakheni (Udhampur) at 0700 hrs upto 1300 hrs,” a traffic department official said.

He said no vehicle shall be allowed before and after cut off timing.

Meanwhile, Mughal Road, connecting Shopian with Poonch and Rajouri districts, remained closed for vehicular movement in view of snow accumulation at Peer Ki Gali.

Also,Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road remained shut for vehicular movement in view of snow accumulation on Zoji la axis and has been closed till further orders.

Traffic movement on kishtwar-sinthan road also has been halted on Kishtwar-Sinthan road in view of snow accumulation, they said. (GNS)

IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar-IPS chaired a security review meeting at Police Control Room Kashmir through video conferencing with Range DIGs and district SSPs of Kashmir Zone. DIG CKR Srinagar and SSP Srinagar attended the meeting at PCR Kashmir.

On the occasion, IGP Kashmir was briefed by the participating officers about the overall security scenarios in their respective areas and the security measures being adopted to counter the challenges. IGP Kashmir was also briefed about the security measures/preparations put in place in connection with upcoming Republic Day besides, the measures taken in view of third Covid wave.

While interacting with the officers, IGP Kashmir discussed the initiatives taken for the maintenance of law and order besides anti-terrorist operations in the valley. IGP Kashmir also appreciated them for their commitment towards their duties and contribution in maintenance of law and order and in conducting successful anti-terror operations with no collateral damage. He emphasized upon them that such efforts and coordination with other forces working on ground should continue to ensure a peaceful atmosphere in the Valley.

He directed the officers to make all necessary and required arrangements in connection with 26th January for ensuring peaceful celebrations of the event. He further directed the officers to personally supervise the arrangements required in connection with the event.

IGP Kashmir directed the officers to ensure that the police personnel who are the frontline workers be provided with Covid-19 booster dose in view of surge in Covid cases & the existing infrastructure including isolation wards etc be got activated to meet any eventuality. He also stressed that the police personnel be sensitized about adhering to Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB).

The IGP Kashmir also directed the officers to intensify the war against drug peddlers and root out the menace of drugs from the society saying that this menace is spoiling the career of youth. He also directed them to personally supervise the probe into the narcotics cases to improve the conviction rate. Besides, he also directed the officers to build up strong police-public relationship at all police levels and conduct regular interactive meetings with general public as such meetings particularly with youth will not only help in curbing the drug menace but will strengthen the police-public interface.

IGP Kashmir was concerned over the incidents of theft of copper wire along the railway track meant for electrical trains. He directed the concerned district SSsP in whose jurisdiction the railway track passes to take all possible measures to prevent such thefts as also to identify the culprits involved in the crime.

The officers were also directed by the IGP Kashmir to ensure timely help to those who require any assistance in view of inclement weather conditions and the special help-lines so established shall remain functional 24×7 with dedicated manpower.

IGP Kashmir further said that persons involved in disturbing the prevailing peaceful atmosphere should be dealt strictly under law. He said that stringent action shall be taken against such elements who misuse social media platforms for inciting violence including trouble makers and rumour mongers. He also instructed all District SSsP to enhance anti terrorist operations in their respective areas besides, taking strict action against OGW network.

Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reported 1148 fresh coronavirus positive cases, 442 more than the previous day’s tally, while two persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said.

They said that 640 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 508 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 346506. Among others, the fresh cases include 13 doctors, 12 CRPF troopers and as many as J&K Police personnel.

Giving district-wise details, officials told GNS that Srinagar reported 256 cases, Baramulla 94, Budgam 59, Pulwama 12, Kupwara 30, Anantnag 18, Bandipora 19, Ganderbal 5, Kulgam 13, Shopian 2, Jammu 301, Udhampur 77, Rajouri 29, Doda 10, Kathua 64, Samba 26, Kishtwar 4, Poonch 45, Ramban 12 and Reasi 71.

A number of these case were confirmed at CD hospital’s diagnostic centre and include male (40) (NA) from Sgr, male (60) (NA) from Tangmarg, female (35) (NA) from Sgr, male (40) (NA) from Sgr, female (65) (NA) from Sgr, female (18) (NA) from Sgr, female (60) (NA) from Sgr, male (27) (NA) from Baramulla, male (32) (NA) from Pandrathan Sgr, male (21) (NA) from Sgr, male (49) (NA) from Sgr, female (64) (NA) from Sgr, male (74) (NA) from Sgr, male (29) (NA) from Maldives, male (32) (NA) from Sgr, female (67) (NA) from Hyderpora, female (43) (NA) from Hyderpora, female (15) (NA) from Bemina Sgr, male (62) (NA) from Hyderpora, male (19) (NA) from Nowhatta, male (45) (NA) from Brain nishat, male (33) (NA) from Kulgam, male (10) (NA) from Sanatnagar, male (06) (NA) from Sanatnagar, male (35) (NA) from Rajourikadal, male (41) (NA) from Botakadal, male (30) (NA) from Budgam, male (50) from Pulwama, female (40) from Pulwama, female (35) from Pulwama, male (50) (NA) from Sopore, female (25) from Sopore, male (50) (NA) from Bemina, male (12) (NA) from Bemina, male (35) (NA) from Nowgam, female (57) (NA) from Sgr, female (26) (NA) from Girls Hostel, male (35) (NA) from Buchpora, male (21) (NA) from GDC Sgr, female (31) (NA) from Peerbagh, male (50) (NA) from Sgr, female (62) (NA) from Sgr, male (65) (NA) from Sgr, male (33) (NA) from Sgr, female (20) (NA) from Cheepora, male (25) (NA) from Kupwara, male (31) (NA) from Kupwara, male (42) (NA) from Cheerkot Kupwara, male (41) (NA) from BSF Kupwara, male (27) (NA) from Tangdhar Kupwara, male (36) (NA) from Gushipora Kupwara, male (16) (NA) from Handwara, male (56) (NA) from DPL Handwara, male (49) (NA) from Chogal, male (56) (NA) from BSF Handwara, male (32) (NA) from Kulangam, male (38) (NA) from Kralgund, male (35) (NA) from Kralgund, male (25) (NA) from Ganapora langate, male (55) (NA) from Batagund mawar, male (45) (NA) from Tangdhar, male (35) (NA) from Panzgam, female (36) (NA) from Panzgam, female (22) (NA) from Wudipora, male (21) (NA) from Mawar, female (56) (NA) from Soimoh, male (32) (NA) from Tral, male (40) (NA) from Buchoo, male (32) (NA) from Sangrama, male (32) (NA) from Tral, male (20) (NA) from Ghat, male (23) (NA) from Awantipora, female (60) (NA) from Rajpora Pulwama, male (45) (NA) from Rajbagh, male (07) (NA) from Batwara, male (41) (NA) from Dalgate, male (37) (NA) from Rambagh Sgr, male (29) (NA) from Rajbagh, male (27) (NA) from Nishat, male (25) (NA) from GMC Boys Hostel, male (43) (NA) from CD hospital.

There were two deaths, both from Jammu division, due to the virus during the last 24 hours, they said. So far 4546 persons—2211 in Jammu and 2335 in Kashmir—have died due to the virus, they said.

In last 24 hours, they said, 360 patients—245 from Jammu and 115 from Kashmir recovered. So far 337150 have recovered, leaving active case tally at 4810—2676 in Jammu and 2134 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 90634 doses of covid-19 vaccine were administered during the time in J&K. (GNS)

Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Monday expressed deep shock and grief over the demise of mother of former DIG and CEO JKCA Syed Ashiq Hussain Bukhari who today passed away at her residence in Shivpora-Srinagar.

In a condolence message issued here, Bukhari termed the demise as a personal and family loss while describing the departed soul a pious and compassionate human being whose absence will be felt dearly by the entire family.

“On behalf of my family and Apni Party, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the immediate family, relatives and acquaintances especially Ashiq Sahib at this time of grief. No words of sympathy can ever compensate for this colossal loss,” he said.

Bukhari prayed that Almighty Allah bestows peace and forgiveness to the departed soul and endurance to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

Besides Bukhari, Apni Party leadership also conveyed its profound condolences with the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.

Editor JK Revolution Expresses Shock and Sorrow Shows Solidarity with Syed Ashiq Hussain Bukhari (Former DIG of Police) on the death of his Mother Jawahira Begum of Shivpora in Summer Capital Srinagar on Sunday.

The funeral prayers to the departed soul are yet to be announced with the family having decided to perform the last rites at her native village in Shah Mohalla in Drugmulla Kupwara.

A statement of JK Revolution issued here quoted Editor, JK Revolution in a condolence message as saying that the deceased was a noble Soul known for her pious and hospitable nature.

Editor JK Revolution prayed for the eternal peace to the departed soul and forbearance to the bereaved family.

“We pray that Almighty Allah grants peace to the deceased and courage to the bereaved family to bear this huge loss,” the Editor JK Revolution said.

Bereaved:- Syed Ashiq Hussain Bukhari (Former DIG J&K Police) and Bukhari Family.

• In telltale signs of a third wave of covid infections, rises in virus cases continued in Jammu and Kashmir as 687 of them were confirmed in last 24 hours while three persons succumbed to the pathogen during the time, officials said on Sunday.

437 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu division and 250 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 344652.

There were three deaths, all from Jammu division, due to the virus during the last 24 hours, they said. So far 4540 persons—2206 in Jammu and 2334 in Kashmir—have died due to the virus, they said.

Giving district-wise details, officials told GNS that Srinagar reported 131 cases, Baramulla 42, Budgam 50, Pulwama 10, Kupwara 2, Anantnag 3, Bandipora 4, Ganderbal 5, Kulgam 3, Shopian 0, Jammu 292, Udhampur 7, Rajouri 12, Doda 12, Kathua 39, Samba 16, Kishtwar 1, Poonch 8, Ramban 25and Reasi 26.

In last 24 hours, they said, 135 patients—52 from Jammu and 83 from Kashmir. So far 336581 patients have recovered, leaving active case tally at 3531—2032 in Jammu and 1499 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 52543 doses of covid-19 vaccine were administered during the time in J&K. (GNS)