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Stabbing in Srinagar Claims Life of Teenager

September 3, 2023September 3, 2023 Editor

A juvenile on Saturday stabbed to death a 15-year-old boy in Srinagar, sending shock waves across the city. The incident happened in Chinar Bagh area of Dalgate in Srinagar and the accused was arrested. “A juvenile (name withheld) apprehended for stabbing and murdering a 15-year-old boy in Chinar Bagh area. The weapon of offence was also recovered on the instance of the accused. This knife was thrown by the accused in a marshy area after the crime. FIR No 36/2023 was registered in Kothibagh Police Station,” Police said in a…

Tragic Incident in Ramban: Two Children and Mother Lose Lives in Fire

August 31, 2023 Editor

The woman’s husband and mother-in-law suffered injuries in the incident in Hummar Gali in the upper reaches of Pogal Paristan, he said. A woman and her two children were killed in a fire that engulfed three huts in a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Wednesday, a police official said. The woman’s husband and mother-in-law suffered injuries in the incident in Hummar Gali in the upper reaches of Pogal Paristan, he said. The huts belonged to members of the Gujjar community and according to preliminary information, Najma Begum…

Centre Announces ₹200 Cut in LPG Cylinder Prices, Provides Relief to Consumers Ahead of Festive Season

August 29, 2023 Editor

The Centre has slashed the prices of cooking gas by ₹200 per cylinder for all domestic consumers during the Union cabinet meeting on Tuesday. The cabinet has approved an additional subsidy under the Ujjwala scheme. The additional subsidy is ₹200. Now subsidy will be ₹400 per cylinder for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries. At present, 14.2-kg LPG cylinder costs ₹1,103 in New Delhi. It will cost ₹903 from Wednesday. In the same way, the price will be ₹703 for Ujjwala beneficiaries after considering the continuing ₹200 per cylinder subsidy.…

Article 370 Hearing: Supreme Court tells Centre to give Timeline for Restoration of J&K’s Statehood

August 29, 2023 Editor

The Supreme Court, hearing pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370, on Tuesday asked the Centre to indicate if there is a time frame to restore the statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, and a roadmap for this progression. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who is representing the Centre, has been asked to come back with instructions on this after the launch break. Several petitions challenging the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, which split the erstwhile state into two union territories –…

Supreme Court seeks J&K admin’s explanation for suspending lecturer who appeared in Article 370 case

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 Editor

The Supreme Court on Monday urged Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) lieutenant governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha to review the suspension of a lecturer, who argued against the move to nullify Article 370 before a Constitution bench, saying the proximity between his suspension and his appearance before the top court makes the development “suspect”. The five-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, asked attorney-general (A-G) R Venkataramani and solicitor-general Tushar Mehta to speak to the L-G and ascertain the reasons behind the suspension of Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, a…

Sonia Gandhi to meet Rahul Gandhi in Srinagar for a ‘Private Visit’

August 25, 2023 Editor

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be reaching Srinagar on a two-day “personal visit” and will be joined by his mother Sonia Gandhi next day, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Vikar Rasool Wani said on Friday. Wani, however, said the two senior leaders will have no political engagement or meeting with any party leaders in Srinagar during the “family tour.” Also read: Sonia Gandhi writes to ISRO chief on Chandrayaan 3 success: ‘Great pride and excitement’ Rahul has been in the Union Territory of Ladakh the past one…

Rahul Gandhi’s Visit to Srinagar: A Political Masterstroke or a Calculated Risk?

August 25, 2023 Editor

Rahul Gandhi’s Planned Visit to Srinagar Sparks Anticipation The anticipation is palpable as former Congress president and Member of Parliament, Rahul Gandhi, prepares for his impending visit to Srinagar. Scheduled for tomorrow, this private journey has been the topic of much speculation. Reportedly traveling by road, Rahul Gandhi is set to arrive in Srinagar and enjoy a night’s stay in a houseboat on the serene waters of Nigeen Lake. Following this, he is expected to take up residence in a Rainawari hotel for the subsequent two nights. During his stay,…

Excise Department Raids Brick Kilns in Budgam, Recovers Large Quantity of Illegally Manufactured Alcohol

August 18, 2023 Editor

The sleuths of the Excise Department of Jammu and Kashmir conducted raids at brick kilns in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Thursday, according to officials. “Under the directions of Excise Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma and under the supervision of Deputy Excise Commissioner, Executive, Kashmir, Tazayun Mukhtar, raids were carried out at Brick Kilns in Nowbug, Chadoora, Budgam. These raids were led by the Excise and Taxation Officer of Central Kashmir, and they were accompanied by Range Inspectors from three districts and other field officials. This action was taken following complaints…

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…

Grenade Blast Injures Army Trooper, 2 Civilians During CASO in Anantnag

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 Editor

Three persons including a army trooper were injured in a grenade blast during cordon and search operation in Athlan Gadole area of Kokernag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said on Thursday. A top police officer told GNS that last night a search party of security forces launched a cordon and search operation Athlan Gadole village. As the joint team of security forces started searches, a grenade was lobbed on them by the hiding militants. In this incident, two civilians and an army jawan received minor splinter injuries. All of…