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Sopore, Apr 26: Police on Wednesday said that among the many youth including girls in the Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district are addicted to drugs.

“In Sopore, many youth including girls are drug addicts,” SDPO Sopore, Dr Raies Ahmed Mir said at a drug de-addiction awareness rally here in the town.

The rally was organised by the district administration Baramulla “in view of the rising numbers of drug addiction cases and to educate people, especially students, about the ill effects of drugs”.

On the occasion, SDPO said that parents have a greater responsibility in the social development of a child as they act as the first teacher and guides of their wards.

The police officer cautioned students about the negative impacts of drugs which he said “hampers one’s mental growth”. He, however, said that the person with such addiction should not be hated but counselled.

Dr Raies also highlighted the role of the Jammu & Kashmir Police in the prevention of drug addiction and sought people’s cooperation in eradicating the evils prevalent in society.

“Police would be a helping hand to those who want to get rid of drug addiction,” he said.

The rally passed through the busiest Iqbal Market in town and culminated at Dak Bangalow. It was actively participated by hundreds of students who expressed concern over drug abuse through art charts and paintings—(JK Revolution)

Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized two vehicles and counselled six youth after a video of their involvement in alleged hooliganism on Sopore-Tarzoo-Hygam road went viral yesterday late evening.

A police official told JK Revolution that they seized two vehicles bearing registration numbers JK05K-4428 and HR26AE-5621 and took six persons in custody for doing hooliganism on the streets of Sopore on Sunday.

“The vehicles have been blacklisted as well,” he said. The action was followed after a video went viral on social media platforms. In the video, the youth could be seen out of car windows and doing hooliganism, besides driving rashly.

Meanwhile, the youth were counselled and were handed over to family members—(JK Revolution)

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Baramulla, Apr 25 (KNO): With people frequently throwing the garbage into Jhelum river at various places across north Kashmir especially at Sopore and Baramulla, the river has been turned into a waste dump.

People including those associated with the Municipal Council sweepers are openly dumping waste on the banks of the river at several spots.

Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Nayeem Ahmed said that the authorities have completely failed to protect the water body.

Household, plastic waste and medical waste can be spotted scattered around the banks of the river. Encroachments have occurred at several places.

Officials acknowledged that the river is in poor condition and a large part of it has been encroached and polluted.

An official suggested that there is a need to restore the catchment areas of the river, besides scientific dredging of sand and soil from the river could help in preserving it—(KNO)

Ganderbal, Apr 25 : Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is in Kashmir to shoot his upcoming movie ‘Dunki’.

The actor arrived at a hotel in Sonamarg on Monday night along with actor Taapsee Pannu and will be shooting at the location for a few days there.

Officials said prior security arrangements were done. A huge crowd of Shah Rukh Khan’s fans have arrived on the spot.

The shooting, an official said, will proceed for four days in the valley – first in Sonamarg and then in the Dal Lake Srinagar. The movie is directed by Rajkumar Hirani.

A tourist, Aakash from Delhi told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that it is an “extremely joyous moment” for him to witness the scenic view of Sonamarg, and Khan’s arrival “added to my joy”.

Another tourist said that through movies and video songs, people from outside Kashmir come to know about the beautiful places in Kashmir and they come here to explore the valley.

Abdul Rasheed, a local from Sonamarg, told KNO that their livelihood depends on tourism and the shooting of movies helps them earn a bit more. “The movie shootings boost tourism, transport, hotel, food and many other sectors, thus boosting the economy,” he said.

Till the late 1980s, Bollywood and Kashmir were linked together but due to unfavourable conditions since 1989, very few filmmakers came here. However, for the past few years, the J&K administration has been making all-out efforts to bring the film industry back to Kashmir saying the situation is favourable now—(KNO)

Srinagar, Apr 24

: A civilian was shot at and injured by unknown gunmen in Marhama area of Bijbehara in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday evening.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that militants fired upon a civilian identified as Aqib Ahmad Dar, son of Mohd Ismail Dar of Jafer Pora Marhama.

He said that Aqib, who is running a readymade shop in the locality, was shifted to SDH Bijbehara from where he has been referred to GMC Anantnag.

Meanwhile, the area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers—(KNO)

Sopore, 21 April 2023: On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, SSP Sopore Shabir Nawab-JKPS extended his wishes to the people of Police District Sopore and prayed for their well-being and tranquility.

In his message of greetings, he said that the festival is aimed to celebrate the strength and courage that Almighty bestowed on the people to observe month long fast during Ramadhan.

He also impressed upon the teachings of Quran and said that the path of justice, truthfulness and honesty should be followed throughout.

“I wish the people of Police District Sopore a very happy and prosperous Eid ul Fitr. On this day i would pray for peace, happiness and prosperity. On this Eid let’s make sure that everyone celebrates the Eid in a good manner by taking care of the needy.

I hope that this auspicious occasion would strengthen the bonds of communal harmony among us.(JK Revolution)

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Baramulla, April 21: Municipal Council Baramulla President, Touseef Raina, on Friday extended warm wishes on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

In his message, Touseef said: “I send my warmest good wishes to people of my country and right around the world, who are celebrating the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr.”

“On this special occasion, let’s take a pledge to promote feelings of brotherhood and harmony in the society,” Raina added.

Srinagar, April 21:- SHO Shaltang Tauseef Lone Extending greetings on Eid ul fitr occasion SHO Shaltang has said that the pious occasion of Eid ul Fitr is unique and very pious, sending the message of peace and harmony amongst every section of people living in the world. He said that This is the day to rededicate ourself to the service of humanity as taught by the Prophet.”

Tauseef hoped that the festival spirit will strengthen the spirit of generosity and bring people closer to one another, binding them in brotherhood, love and mutual respect. May the pious and noble ideals associated with Eid ul fitr enrich our lives with peace, harmony and happiness to whole world and J&K in particular. (JK Revolution)

Srinagar, Apr 21 : SDPO Zadibal Azhar Rashid wishes Muslim Ummah on the auspicious occasion of Eid ul Fitr.

He requested people to celebrate this Eid ul Fitr with simplicity and lend helping hand towards poor and downtrodden sections of the society.

He greets people of Jammu and Kashmir in general and the people of Srinagar in particular on this auspicious and joyous occasion of Eid ul Fitr.( JK Revolution)

Srinagar, Apr 21 : SDPO Sopore Raies Mir wishes Muslim Ummah on the auspicious occasion of Eid ul Fitr.

He requested people to celebrate this Eid ul Fitr with simplicity and lend helping hand towards poor and downtrodden sections of the society.

He greets people of Jammu and Kashmir in general and the people of Sopore in particular on this auspicious and joyous occasion of Eid ul Fitr.