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Srinagar Crackdown: Over 1000 Two-Wheelers Seized to Curb Reckless Driving

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Srinagar Crackdown: Over 1000 Two-Wheelers Seized to Curb Reckless Driving

Action against reckless driving: Over 1000 two-wheelers seized in Srinagar in past 3 days; SSP Traffic City seeks active participation from parents to curb reckless driving Srinagar, Nov 18: Days after the two young students died in a tragic road accident in Srinagar’s Tengpora, the traffic police has upped its ante to reign in on the minors riding two wheelers and four wheelers in a bid to save precious lives. In the past three days, over 1000 vehicles, the majority of them two-wheelers—bikes and scooties—have been seized by the traffic…

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Major Crackdown: RTO Kashmir Fines ₹7.98 Lakh for Traffic Offences

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Major Crackdown: RTO Kashmir Fines ₹7.98 Lakh for Traffic Offences

Major Enforcement Drive Across Kashmir, 1144 Traffic Violations Challaned Srinagar, November 16: To ensure road safety and curb traffic violations, the Motor Vehicles Department, led by Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, conducted an intensive enforcement drive across the Kashmir Division. The operation targeted major violations, including vehicles without fitness certificates, overloading, seat belt non-compliance, underage driving, and other offences under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. A total of 2,338 vehicles, including buses, school buses, goods carriers, and private vehicles, were checked during the drive. Of these, 586 vehicles…

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Parents Beware: Underage Driving in J&K Could Lead to Jail Time and Rs 25,000 Fine

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Parents Beware: Underage Driving in J&K Could Lead to Jail Time and Rs 25,000 Fine

Underage Driving in J&K: Parents Could Face Jail, Rs 25,000 Fine Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir – The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has issued a stern advisory cautioning parents against allowing their minor children to drive two-wheelers or four-wheelers. The advisory highlights the serious legal and safety implications of underage driving, emphasizing that violators could face severe penalties. Legal Consequences for Parents and Guardians As per the Motor Vehicles Act, parents or guardians found permitting their minor children to drive will be held accountable. The law presumes their consent unless…

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Safety Alert: IGP Kashmir Urges Trekkers to Notify Police Before Departing

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Safety Alert: IGP Kashmir Urges Trekkers to Notify Police Before Departing

Inform Police before leaving for trekking: IGP Kashmir Srinagar, Nov 10: Two trekkers narrowly escaped potential harm during the Zabarwan encounter after dialling 100 and alerting the senior Police officers to their perilous position. The trekkers were in proximity to the exchange of heavy fire when they realised the imminent danger and quickly contacted the Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir. Responding promptly, the PCR informed senior Police officials, leading to the temporary suspension of the operation and saving the trekkers from harm. Soon after the senior officers were alerted, they ordered…

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Infrastructure Overhaul: Power Outages Planned Across Kashmir Division

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Infrastructure Overhaul: Power Outages Planned Across Kashmir Division

Scheduled Power Cuts Across Kashmir Division for Infrastructure Upgrades Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Power Department has announced a series of scheduled power outages across various districts over the coming days to facilitate infrastructure upgrades, conductor reconductoring, maintenance work, and tree pruning. These planned outages are essential for ensuring long-term stability and efficiency in power supply, though they may temporarily impact several areas. Here are the details of the affected areas and dates: Pulwama District November 11, 13, 18, 20, and 23 (10:00 AM to 4:30 PM): Power supply to…

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Legacy at Risk: Red Tape and Bureaucracy Threaten Excellence in Healthcare and Academics

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Legacy at Risk: Red Tape and Bureaucracy Threaten Excellence in Healthcare and Academics

Red tape, bureaucracy threaten a legacy of excellence in patient care, academics, research Srinagar, Nov 10: The Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Soura, Srinagar, once a prestigious centre of medical excellence and the lifeline for the entire J&K populace, now faces unprecedented setbacks following the revocation of its pattern of governance. The recent policy shift, placing it under layers of bureaucracy, has left patients waiting longer for critical treatments, hindered recruitment of key staff, delayed vital research projects, and hampered academic advancements, the stakeholders opine. For decades, SKIMS…

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Maintenance Mode: Planned Power Outages Across Kashmir Valley for Upgrades

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Maintenance Mode: Planned Power Outages Across Kashmir Valley for Upgrades

Scheduled Power Shutdowns Across Kashmir Valley for Maintenance and Upgrades The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced multiple power shutdowns across various regions of the Kashmir Valley as part of ongoing maintenance, stabilisation, and upgrade works. These temporary power interruptions are aimed at improving the reliability and safety of the electrical network. Here is a detailed schedule and the areas that will be affected: Stringing Works on 11 KV Lurgam Feeder Affected Areas: Aripal, Satoora, Lam, Jawarpora, Wagad Shutdown Dates: 07, 09, and 12 November 2024 Timings: 10:00…

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Is Offering Funeral Prayers a Crime in Naya Kashmir? Mirwaiz Challenges J&K Administration

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Is Offering Funeral Prayers a Crime in Naya Kashmir? Mirwaiz Challenges J&K Administration

Is offering funeral prayers in your Naya Kashmir a crime: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Srinagar, Nov 4: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday condemned the actions for once again placing him under house arrest and preventing him from attending a pre-scheduled condolence gathering for the late Mirwaiz Moulvi Muhammad Ahmad Shah, son of the Muhaajir-e-Millat Mirwaiz Moulana Muhammad Yusuf Shah and brother-in-law of Mirwaiz Molvi Muhammad Farooq. A statement of the Mirwaiz issued here said that this gathering was to take place at the family’s ancestral house – Mirwaiz Manzil Rajouri Kadal,…

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Gagangeer Massacre: Local Residents Caught in Crossfire, 40 Locals Rounded Up

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Gagangeer Massacre - Local Residents Caught in Crossfire, 40 Locals Rounded Up

Officials said that the police have picked the locals for questioning. The police have picked up almost 40 people for questioning as part of investigation into the Ganderbal terror attack which left seven workers dead and five injured on Sunday. Officials said that the police have picked the locals for questioning as so far investigating officers haven’t got any clue about the attackers who are believed to be foreigners. The top police, army and the CRPF officers have been frequently visiting the spot. The officers said that two terrorists who…

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Mirwaiz Condemns Gagangeer Attack: ‘Islam Deplores Such Inhuman Behavior’

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Mirwaiz Condemns Gagangeer Attack: 'Islam Deplores Such Inhuman Behavior'

A Heartbreaking Tragedy: Mirwaiz Umer Farooq Mourns Gagangeer Victims The recent attack on a construction site in Gagangeer, Sonamarg, which resulted in the tragic deaths of seven innocent people, has sent shockwaves through the Kashmir Valley. The victims, including a doctor from Kashmir and six migrant workers, were brutally gunned down while carrying out their duties. This heinous act of violence has left their families devastated and the entire community reeling from the shock and grief. Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, a prominent Kashmiri leader and head of the Hurriyat Conference (M),…

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