August 13, 2023 | Kashmir POST

Srinagar tightens security for Independence Day with drone surveillance, 3-tier deployment

August 13, 2023August 13, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir police chief Vijay Kumar Sunday said that three-tier security grid has been put in place for the smooth conduct of Independence Day function while drone surveillance and aerial recee will be part of the new security measures. “Three tier security grid has been put in place for the smooth Independence Day function in Srinagar and elsewhere in Kashmir. There will be drone surveillance of the venue and aerial recee will also be conducted through special equipment,” said Kumar, who the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir, while…

Muslim Cleric detained in Porbandar for alleged inflammatory remarks on National Flag, Anthem

August 13, 2023 Editor

The Gujarat police on Saturday detained a Muslim cleric in Porbandar for an audio clip circulated on social media where he allegedly disrespected the national flag and the national anthem. The accused Wasid Raza was arrested after a first information report (FIR) was filed against him at Kirtimandir police station based on a complaint filed by Azim Kadri, a resident of Porbandar who runs a restaurant in the city, according to Neelam Goswami, DySP, Porbandar. The accused has been charged with insulting the national flag, making an attempt to prevent…

BJP’s decline continues in Kashmir and Jammu: Rattan Lal

August 13, 2023 Editor

Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial President Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) has asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scattered is just like playing cards in Kashmir Valley while it has already lost its political space in Jammu Province too. It would be more appropriate to state that as of today BJP has lost its political ground and relevance across the entire Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory due to its anti people policies, he added. The senior NC leader stated this while addressing a meeting of party’s functionaries at…

Smart meter project in J&K sparks protest, leaders say it will hurt poor people

August 13, 2023 Editor

Amid ongoing protests, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd has dispelled fears of overcharging. It has sought cooperation of people. Chief Engineer (Distribution) Sandeep Seth says the smart meters are for the benefit of the public as these are highly accurate for billing. The project to install smart meters in Jammu and Kashmir is being opposed not only by opposition parties but also from BJP leaders. The administration plans to cover nearly 20 lakh consumers in J&K under the smart meter programme. At present, the installation of two lakh smart meters…

Eye-flu outbreak in Jammu; GMCH records over 11,500 cases

August 13, 2023 Editor

More than 11,500 conjunctivitis (eye-flu) cases have been reported in Government Medical College (GMC) and Hospital Jammu from across the region since its outbreak. The number is spiralling with each passing day. Although the doctors have maintained that breaking the chain can control the contagious eye-flu. They have also cautioned that carelessness in treatment can damage eyesight. The Head of Department Ophthalmology, GMC and Hospital, Jammu, Dr Ashok Sharma said, “Over 11, 500 cases of eye-flu have been reported in GMC hospital, Jammu. Number of the patients reporting to GMC hospital…

Kashmir Issue: Farooq Abdullah says India, Pakistan must hold talks with ‘Open Mind’

August 13, 2023August 13, 2023 Editor

National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said promoting border tourism or holding rallies in Jammu and Kashmir is only a tamasha which will go on until India and Pakistan hold talks with honesty on the Kashmir issue. “The hearts of both the countries should be pure. There has been enough show-off,” the Srinagar MP told reporters here when asked whether the situation in Kashmir had changed as border tourism is being promoted and Tiranga rallies are being organised across the valley. India and Pakistan should talk with pure…

J&K BJP sacks 3 office bearers after discontentment in party ranks

August 13, 2023 Editor

On Friday night BJP J&K president Ravinder Raina issued a communication wherein social media head Abhijeet Jasrotia has been relieved from his charge After a disquiet in Bharatiya Janata Party’s Kashmir unit, the party has replaced three prominent office bearers who were “calling shots” in Kashmir. On Friday night BJP J&K president Ravinder Raina issued a communication wherein social media head Abhijeet Jasrotia has been relieved from his charge. “He hasn’t been assigned any of responsibility for Kashmir,” reads the communication. Jasrotia was previously affiliated with Peoples Democratic Party. As…

Kashmir to celebrate Independence Day without Restrictions, Internet Ban: Official

August 13, 2023 Editor

Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Saturday said that there will be no restrictions or internet ban in Kashmir on Independence Day. “There will be no restrictions on August 15 across Kashmir valley and also internet service will be on. People show a lot of interest in the ‘Mere Maati Mera Desh’ campaign, it’s a good sign”, he said. Earlier today, the ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’ campaign bore witness to a diverse array of activities across 26 Panchayats in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal District. District Youth Services and Sports Office (DYSSO)…