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Temperature Plummets in Jammu and Kashmir as Rains and Hailstorms Sweep Through

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir experienced a welcome respite from the scorching heat as rains and hailstorms swept across the region, bringing down temperatures and providing relief to the residents. The sudden change in weather was a refreshing break from the prolonged heatwave that had gripped the area. The rains and hailstorm not only provided relief from the soaring temperatures but also brought joy to the farmers and locals, as it was beneficial for the agricultural sector. The showers helped to replenish the groundwater and nourish the crops, ensuring a promising harvest.…

Proud Moment for J&K: 16 Youth Make it to UPSC List, Waseem Shines in Top 10

May 24, 2023 Editor

The results of Union Public Service Examinations (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2022 were declared on Tuesday with 16 youth from J&K making it to the final list. Three aspirants have featured in the top 32. A total of 933 candidates featured in the final list of qualifiers, for the exam that was conducted in June 2022, for recruitment to fill 1000 vacancies in the Indian Administrative Services, Indian Foreign Services (IFS), Indian Police Services (IPS), Central Services, and Group B Services. This year, seven candidates qualified for the examination. The viva-voce…

Disappointing absence of Saudi Arabia and Egypt at Srinagar Meeting in G20

May 24, 2023 Editor

Skipping event China’s loss, says Union Minister If South Block has a sense of satisfaction for almost the entire G20 block as well as invited countries visiting Srinagar for a G20 working group meeting, there is also a feeling of being let down after Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Indonesia joined expected absentees China and Turkey in staying away from Kashmir. Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari went to Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and in an address to the Legislative Assembly, termed the G20 meet illegal and an…

Srinagar Adorned and Secured: G20 Meet prepares for Today

May 22, 2023 Editor

Water, Sky, Ground Under Vigil As G20 Summit Begins In Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir is all set to host the third tourism working group meeting of G20 countries in capital Srinagar from Monday to Wednesday, with multi-tier security arrangements in place to successfully host its first major international event since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. The meeting, under India’s presidency, will be held at Sheri Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) on the banks of the Dal Lake. More than 180 delegates, including 60 from G20 countries, are expected…

Mehbooba Mufti accuses BJP of hijacking G20 summit in Jammu and Kashmir

May 21, 2023 Editor

Former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday hit out at the BJP government over the G20 summit which will be held in Jammu and Kashmir from May 22-24. Mufti said, “G20 is an event for the country but BJP has hijacked it, they have even replaced the logo with Lotus, the logo should have been something related to the country, not a party…it is the SAARC that will establish the leadership of our country within this region…why not have a SAARC summit and address…

ADGP Vijay Kumar assures no imposition of restrictions during G20 meetings

May 20, 2023 Editor

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have denied that restrictions would be imposed in Srinagar during the Group of 20 (G20) tourism working group meeting that begins in the Valley from Monday. The meeting will be held at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) from May 22 to 24. The venue has already been secured and officials of the convention centre are giving final touches to the arrangements and are ready to welcome international delegates. “Everything is in place. We are just waiting for delegates to come,” said a senior officer at…

NSG conducts ‘Area Domination’ exercise in Srinagar ahead of G20 Summit

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Editor

Security forces step up searches in Srinagar To make sure there are no security gaps before the G20 event in Srinagar, the National Security Guard’s (NSG) special commandos conducted an area domination and security sanitisation exercise in Lal Chowk area in the run-up to the G20 meeting. The NSG commandos, CRPF and J&K Police personnel searched the commercial enterprises including hotels, stores, and other buildings close to the city’s Lal Chowk. “The area dominance exercises were conducted by NSG commandos, Police, and CRPF members to make sure there is impenetrable security,”…

Security Advisory Issued by Police Ahead of G20 Summit

May 18, 2023 Editor

Police has issued an advisory for the general public advising them to remain cautious towards some suspicious telecommunications. “The people have been advised not to respond to any of the following numbers i.e., +44 7520 693559, +447418343648 and +44 7520 693134 or any ISD number which are spreading rumours regarding the upcoming G-20 event,” reads, an advisory issued by Jammu police. The police said that “These numbers are spreading anti national messages/propaganda and the general public should remain fully alert towards these attempts and not respond to any of such…

Mehbooba Mufti accuses BJP of running country on communal agenda and promoting hate-mongers

May 18, 2023 Editor

Accusing the BJP of running the country on communal agenda, former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said the party doesn’t know the significance of Article 370 as they have “sidelined the Constitution”. Talking to the media persons, Mufti said that the BJP “broke a bridge” by scrapping Article 370 and sidelining “those having faith in the country”. In response to a question on the G-20 event in Srinagar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief said that Jammu and Kashmir is being presented as a “trophy” to showcase normalcy.…