Precious Kashmir

EqualHue project offers leg up for aspiring female cricketers

Jammu & Kashmir

11/03/2022

Srinagar: The EqualHue initiative has launched a first-of-its-kind outreach and excellence programme, comprising youth tournaments, financial assistance and technical opportunities, to support girls and women in India who aspire to play cricket.

EqualHue Cricket is a pioneering research-backed and community-led initiative that charts a pathway for girls in cricket.

The EqualHue project, a movement focussing on gender equity in sport, was founded in 2020 by former India cricketer Snehal Pradhan, author Karunya Keshav and the Sports Law and Policy Centre.

EqualHue Cricket, conceived under the EqualHue project, is a collaborative effort involving the #EqualHue team,GoSports Foundation and Meraki Sport & Entertainment.

It is a pioneering initiative aimed at creating pathways for aspiring female cricketers from across the country, enabling them to start, stay in and succeed in the sport, while leaving a tangible impact on our country’s socio-economic fabric.

To coincide with Women’s Day 2022, the initiative has launched a tri-pronged programme to engage girls through Under-16 tournaments in 12 cities, enable those aged 16-23 with scholarships to continue in cricket by offering need-based financial assistance and career support and enhance excellence through an elite development programme.

Speaking on occasion of the launch, Snehal Pradhan, programme director, said, “We at the EqualHueproject want to make a difference on the ground for women’s cricket, but, first we needed to document ground realities, which we did with the Equal Hue report. Now, having identified the areas to focus on, we move into the action phase with Equal Hue Cricket.”

“With an ICC Women’s Under-19 World Cup on the horizon, the under-16 age group must be a special focus. And having almost quit cricket before getting a Railways job, I know how important it is to support players financially and expand pathways for progression. We look forward to developing these with the help of GoSports Foundation.”

Managed and marketed by Meraki Sport & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Equal Hue Cricket is anchored on the premise of developing women’s cricket from the grassroots to elite development, and will focus on providing girls and women with exposure and opportunities, to play competitive cricket, enhance their skills, and progress to professional opportunities in the sport. The platform aims to actively engage over 30,000 aspiring female cricketers, through multiple touchpoints viz. academies, schools, housing societies, camps with IPL team(s) and beyond.

193 senior duty posts of AGMUT to be under J&K admin

City

Nasir Azam

11/03/2022

193 senior duty posts of AGMUT to be under J&K admin

UT allotted 65 posts of IAS, 70 IPS, 58 posts of IFS

By: Nasir Azam

Srinagar: The Government of India on Thursday ordered that 189 posts of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) of Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre would be under the J&K administration.

The Department of Personnel & Trainings (DOPT) today issued three separate notifications to allot senior duty posts for Jammu & Kashmir under the AGMUT cadre.

As per these notifications, 65 senior duty posts of AGMUT cadre have been allotted to J&K in IAS, 70 in IPS and 58 posts in IFS.

As per these notification, J&K will have chief secretary (1), principal secretary (6), chairman special tribunal (1), principal secretary to governor (1), principal resident commissioner(1), commissioner secretary to government (9), divisional commissioners (2),transport commissioner (1), chief electoral officer(1), commissioner commercial taxes(1),excise commissioner(1), registrar cooperative society(1), deputy commissioners(20), director industries and commerce (2), director consumer affairs & public distribution(2), secretaries/ special secretaries/ additional secretaries to government(3),labour commissioner(1),settlement commissioner(1), additional deputy commissioner (3) and additional district development commissioners(3).

As per these notifications, 70 senior duty posts of IPS of AGMUT cadre will be under J&K administration.

These posts are director general of police & inspector general of police(1), director general of police-prisons (1),additional director general of police-headquarters (1), additional director general of police-crime Investigation department (1),additional director general of police-armed police( 1), inspector general of police headquarters( 1), inspector general of police-traffic (1),inspector general of police-crime investigation department (1), inspector general of police-armed police( 1), inspector general of police-security (1), inspector general of police-crime & railways (1),inspector general of police/director-S.K. police academy (1), inspector general of police- personnel & training (1), inspector general of police-Kashmir zone (1), inspector general of police-Jammu zone(1), inspector general of police – IRP battalions (1),deputy inspector general of police-crime investigation department (1), deputy inspector general of police- personnel, PHQ (1),deputy inspector general of police- administration, PHQ (1),deputy inspector general of police-home guards & civil defence( 1), deputy inspector general of police- armed police (1),deputy inspector general of police- crime & railways( 1),deputy inspector general of police- security( 1),deputy inspector general of police- traffic( 1), deputy inspector general of police- Rajouri-Poonch (1), deputy inspector general of police- Baramulla-Kupwara (1),deputy inspector general of police-Kashmir( 1), deputy inspector general of police- Jammu (1),deputy inspector general of police- Udhampur( 1), deputy inspector general of police- Doda (1), deputy inspector general of police- SKR Anantnag (1), assistant inspector general of police- personnel (1), assistant inspector general of police- traffic (1), superintendent of police-traffic, Kashmir( 1),superintendent of police-security( 1),superintendent of police-crime & railways( 1), superintendent of police-crime investigation department- special branch( 2), superintendent of police-crime Investigation department, CI Kashmir( 1),superintendent of police-crime investigation department CI Jammu( 1), superintendent of police-crime investigation department headquarters (2),superintendent of police-Anantnag (1), superintendent of police-Baramulla( 1), superintendent of police-Budgam (1) superintendent of police-Doda( 1),superintendent of police-Jammu (1), superintendent of police-Kathua( 1), superintendent of police-Kupwara (1),superintendent of police-Poonch (1), superintendent of Police-Pulwama (1), superintendent of police-Rajouri (1), superintendent of police-Srinagar (1), superintendent of police-Udhampur( 1), superintendent of police-Kulgam (1), superintendent of police-Ganderbal( 1), superintendent of Police-Awantipora( 1),superintendent of police-Handwara( 1),superintendent of police-Reasi( 1),Superintendent of Police-Ramban (1), superintendent of police-Samba( 1), superintendent of police-Shopian (1)commandants of armed police (3), additional superintendent of police-Jammu (1), additional superintendent of police-Srinagar( 1), superintendent of police-PCR Srinagar (1) superintendent of police-PCR Jammu (1) and superintendent of police crime, Kashmir (1).

According to these notifications, 58 IFS posts of AGMUT cadre would be under J&K administration. These posts include principal chief conservator of forests and HoFF( 1), principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife and chief wildlife warden) (1), additional principal chief conservator of forests (social forestry)( 1), additional principal chief conservator of forests (forest protection force) (1), additional principal chief conservator of forests (central) (1), chief conservator of forests, Jammu(1), chief conservator of forests, Kashmir( 1), chief conservator of forests, working plan, research & training (1), chief conservator of forests planning & projects (1), chief conservator of forests soil conservation (1), chief conservator of forests environment & remote sensing( 1), chief conservator of forests, eco –tourism(1), chief conservator of forests, forest conservation Act and nodal officer (1), conservator of forests, East circle (1), conservator of forests, West circle (1),conservator of forests, Chenab circle (1), conservator of forests, North circle( 1),conservator of forests, South circle (1 ),conservator of forests, Srinagar circle (1), conservator of forests, central circle (1), conservator of forests/ regional director social forestry Kashmir (1), conservator of forests/ regional director social forestry Jammu (1), conservator of forests, wildlife Jammu (1), conservator of forests, wildlife, Kashmir(1), conservator of forests, research & training( 1),conservator of forests (vigilance) (1), conservator of forests (working plan)( 1), deputy conservator of forests (territorial ) namely Jammu, Kathua, Billawar, Udhampur, Ramnagar, Rajouri, Nowshera, Poonch, Reasi, Mahore, Batote, Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Marwah, Bhaderwah, J.V.Baramulla, Kamaraj, Pir Panjal, Kehmal, Langet, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Shopian, Anantang, Lidder (26), deputy conservator of forests Jammu (SF) (1), deputy conservator of forests Kathua (SF) (1), deputy conservator of forests Srinagar (SF) (1), deputy conservator of forests working plan –(1) and deputy conservator of forests working plan-(II). (KNO)

Suggestion on security checks, traffic Jam: Sgr Airport management assures implementation

City

Precious Kashmir

11/03/2022

Srinagar: The management of Srinagar International Airport on Thursday assured implementation of various suggestions by a committee headed by parliamentarian Farooq Abdullah and among others includes expeditious security checks and traffic jam for passenger convenience at drop gate.

The assurance followed a meeting of the Airport Advisory Committee of the Srinagar Airport chaired by Dr Farooq Abdullah, Member of Parliament.

“The members were informed that plans for construction of a new integrated terminal building for Srinagar Airport are in an advanced stage,” the management of the airport said. “The existing building will be upgraded and interlinked with the new building to provide a seamless experience.”

After commissioning, the passenger area will increase from 20,226 SM to 64,360 SM, the management said. “The annual passenger capacity will increase from 2.5 Million to 6.5 Million,” the statement reads, adding,” The peak hour passenger capacity will be augmented to 3,000 from existing 950.” It said a state of the art modern multi-level car parking will also be constructed for parking of 1,000 vehicles.

“The members of the committee were requested to point out the deficiencies in the management of the airport, suggest ways and means to improve the service standards, and advice on introduction of any new facilities to make the passenger experience more congenial and delightful,” it. Several suggestions were received from the Chairman and the members of the committee and include traffic jam /long queue at drop gate; free of cost bus service/electric cart from drop gate; introduction of Food Court at the airport; Foreign Exchange counter for international passengers; to allow tourists to visit airport for buying tickets; introduction of staff canteen and expeditious Security checks for passenger convenience

“The airport management assured the committee to diligently work and implement the suggestion received so that the overall passenger experience may be improved,” the statement added.

J&K logs 35 new Covid-19 cases

Front

Nadeem Nadu

11/03/2022

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 35 fresh Covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday.

They said 14 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 21 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 453382.

Giving district wise details, the officials said that Srinagar reported 7 cases, Baramulla 2, Budgam 8, Pulwama 0, Kupwara 0, Anantnag 0, Bandipora 2, Ganderbal 0, Kulgam 2, Shopian 0, Jammu 13, Udhampur 0, Rajouri 0, Doda 0, Kathua 0, Samba 0, Kishtwar 0, Poonch 0, Ramban 1 and Reasi 0.

There was no death reported in the last 24 hours, they said. So far 4749 persons have succumbed to the virus—2326 in Jammu and 2423 in Kashmir.

Besides, they said, 54 Covid-19 patients—29 from Jammu and 25 from Valley— recovered during the time. So far 448340 people have recovered, leaving the active case tally at 293— 129 in Jammu and 164 in Kashmir.

They said there was no new confirmed case of mucormycosis (black fungus) reported today. So far 51 black fungus cases have been confirmed in J&K, the officials said. They also informed that 15125 doses of covid-19 vaccine were administered during the time in J&K. (GNS)

Modi has altered culture of elections in India: BJP chief Nadda

National

Indo Asian News Service

11/03/2022

Modi has altered culture of elections in India: BJP chief Nadda

New Delhi: Addressing the boisterous party worker after landslide victory in four of the five Assembly elections, BJP National President J.P. Nadda on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has altered the culture of elections in India.

“PM Modi has changed the culture of politics. For decades, the politics was dominated by dynasts, by regionalism, sanskritikvaad (cultural dominance) etc., but today, it is the politics of development, of empowerment, empowerment of youth, women and farmers,” Nadda said while addressing the party workers.

Referring to the coalition of parties against the BJP, Nadda said, “I have always maintained that the voter knows how to safeguard his interest even if different leaders or parties join hands. Elections are not mathematics or arithmetic but it is chemistry.”

“And when I say chemistry, we should all remember that the poor people of India, those who have been exploited over the years, our mothers, our sisters, our youth, and our farmers. They all have a bond with Narendra Modi, just as a chemical bond. It is Modi’s chemistry that prompted him to empower the poor masses and benefit the masses with his chemistry of development.”

He went on to list the multiple schemes that the Centre is running for “empowering the common masses” that then have resulted in votes at the time of elections.

German Open: Sindhu, Saina make early exits; Srikanth, Prannoy reach quarters

Sports

Indo Asian News Service

11/03/2022

German Open: Sindhu, Saina make early exits; Srikanth, Prannoy reach quarters

Mulheim (Germany): The Indian contingent had a mixed day at the German Open BWF World Tour Super 300 badminton event its hopes in the women’s section ended with P.V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal exiting while Kidambi Srikanth and H.S Prannoy made it to the men’s singles quarter-finals on Thursday.

Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu lost to the 2021 world championship bronze medallist Zhang Yi Man 14-21, 21-15, 14-21 in a women’s singles second-round match that lasted 55 minutes while Nehwal went down to Thailand’s eighth seed Ratchanok Intanon 21-10, 21-15 in 31 minutes.

In the men’s singles, Srikanth defeated China’s Liu Guang Zu 21-16, 21-23, 21-18 in a second-round match that lasted over one hour. There was more good news for India as HS Prannoy defeated Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong 21-19, 24-22 in another second-round match.

In the men’s doubles, India’s Krishna Prasad Garaga and Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala also made it to the quarter-finals, defeating compatriots Ishan Bhatnagar and Sai Pratheek K in three games, 23-21, 16-21, 21-14 in a second-round encounter.

IN the women’s singles second round, former world champion Sindhu, who is currently ranked world No 7, started the match on expected lines and dominated early exchanges. However, the Chinese shuttler, ranked 34 in the world, took eight consecutive points after trailing 3-5 and maintained her lead to clinch the first game.

The Indian mounted a comeback and took the next game to bring the contest on level terms. The see-saw battle continued in the deciding game but Sindhu’s younger opponent chipped in regularly with successive points to win the contest.

Saina, who had survived a tough three-game encounter with Clara Azurmendi of Spain in the first round, found Ratchanok too strong in their second-round encounter and lost in straight games. The Thai player was totally in control and won 42 out of the total 67 points played.

Playing China’s Lu Guang Zu in the men’s singles second round, Srikanth won the first game when he broke away from 10-10. Though his rival caught up with him again at 14-all, the eighth-seeded Indian won four successive points to make it 18-14 and went on to win it 21-16.

Lu came back strongly in the second game, took an early lead and though Srikanth caught up with him at 15-15 and scores went neck-and-neck after that, the Chinese player won two points from 21-21, winning it on this second game point.

After initial skirmishes in the decider, 10-15 lead but Lu levelled scores at 10-10. The two players fought tooth and nail for every point as the lead changed hands from 15-15 and Srikanth went on to win the game and match at 21-18 to clinch a place in the last eight.

Online Frauds And Alertness

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Precious Kashmir

11/03/2022

Even after several steps to spread awareness on cyber crimes and online frauds by the police, people continue to fall prey to the cyber fraudsters.

Online fraud cases are increasing as people use more and more digital transactions. Many cases have surfaced in the Kashmir valley so far this year. Culprits exploit even educated people’s vulnerabilities with sugary offers and entreating calls and dupe them of money. Staying alert, not sharing bank details, avoiding friend requests etc are the key for staying safe.

Time and again, police issues caution that these fraudsters use the details and initiate an online transaction and ask for the OTP saying that it is required for completing the process of deferment of EMIs on loan or something else.

Once OTP is provided by a customer, money is siphoned away. The fraudster may also send a malicious link in SMS or email in connection with EMI which, if clicked, may install malware to compromise the mobile or computer, police said.

It should be borne in mind that the One Time Password (OTP), or PIN related to one’s bank account should never be shared with anyone as no bank asks for the same over phone or online.

It would be wise not to click on any links from unknown sources and it is better to ignore any offers online or otherwise. One would be better advised to thoroughly research any organizations or charities purporting to be raising money for the destitute.

Cyber crime is a criminal activity that involves the use of one or more computer and a network. A target could be an individual, an organisation or a government. Financial fraud, invasion of privacy, illegal trade, online stalking, data theft, subversion and espionage are a few examples of cyber crime.

It’s important to make users aware that they should not share sensitive information such as PIN, passwords, card details or log-in details with anyone. More important is to make people aware that the bank or its officials will never ask for such details under any circumstances. Even banks keep on sending messages to customers to be wary of such messages and never share details. As they hide their true identities using technology, nabbing the cyber criminals is difficult. Hence, taking precautions and prevention is the key. In case of any such scam, the people should immediately contact the cyber crime police station and seek their help and guidance.

e-Shram portal: J&K ranks first in registration of unorganized workers

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Precious Kashmir

10/03/2022

e-Shram portal: J&K ranks first in registration of unorganized workers

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir ranked first in registration of unorganized workers on e-Shram portal.

Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Bhupender Yadav, awarded the J&K with first position prize in a function organized in Vigyan Bhavan here today to celebrate 25 crore registrations of unorganized workers. The award was received by Commissioner Secretary Labour & Employment, Sarita Chauhan, along with Labour Commissioner, A R War.

The e-Shram portal has been developed by the Ministry of Labour and Employment which was launched for creating a national level database of unorganized workers.

Pertinently, J&K has registered more than 31 lakh unorganized workers since launch of the portal thereby recording 82% out of the targeted achievement of 38 lakh

India needs to fight future wars with indigenous weapons: Army Chief

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Indo Asian News Service

10/03/2022

India needs to fight future wars with indigenous weapons: Army Chief

New Delhi: Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict shows that a conventional war can happen and the country needs to be ready to fight future wars with indigenous weapons.

“Is the war being fought in cyberspace or through air-conditioned chambers?” General Naravane asked. He then replied that this war shows that a “conventional war could happen”.

“The war we are seeing is being fought physically on the ground,” the Army chief told media persons at a function in the national capital on Tuesday.

He also said that the “biggest lesson that we can learn from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is that India needs to be ready to fight future wars with indigenous weapons.”

The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered the 14th day.

On Tuesday, the United National Security Council called for decisive action to end the conflict.

The Security Council held its seventh meeting in two weeks related to the unfolding situation.

“Simply put, millions of lives have been shattered,” Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator said.

Indeed, the reach of humanitarian efforts can only go so far without the committed cooperation of Ukraine and the Russian Federation to ensure civilian protection and the maintenance of safe corridors for people wanting to escape the violence and those delivering critical aid.

Some civilians are unable to escape at a time when 1.7 million have already fled the country since the conflict began on February 24, while those who remain are facing cuts of essential services.

Voicing an extra sense of dread over the impact the conflict will have on the wider world, Griffiths expressed deep worry about the consequences on vulnerable people living half a world away, with food prices spiking and supplies uncertain.

“We have the capacity and the know-how to meet the most urgent needs in Ukraine, if the parties cooperate, but make no mistake, we are unable to meet the needs of civilians today; I hope we will not fail them tomorrow,” he had said, summarising the widespread ongoing humanitarian efforts alongside enormous and growing needs blanketed by spreading violence. (IANS)

One killed, 14 injured in Udhampur blast

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Precious Kashmir

10/03/2022

ADGP Jammu says explosion likely to be caused by low-intensity IED

Jammu: One person was killed and 14 injured on Wednesday in an explosion in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district.

Police sources said a mysterious blast took place at Salathia Chowk near the tehsil office in Udhampur district.

“One person was killed on the spot and 14 others injured in this explosion. The injured have been shifted to hospital and the area has been surrounded.

“The actual cause of the explosion is being ascertained”, sources said.

Meanwhile, Additional Director General of Police Mukesh Singh said that the explosion was suspected to be caused by a low-intensity Improvised Explosive Device.

Singh, flanked by DIG, NIA officials, CRPF officers and bomb disposal experts, visited the blast site at Salathia Chowk, Udhampur, and inspected the scene. He also visited the injured at the hospital and said the preliminary examination suggested a low intensity IED explosion.

“Forensic examination and careful and minute scrutiny of the site will reveal more accurate facts. Investigation of the case has commenced,” said the top cop.

All injured are reported to be out of danger.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who is also Member Parliament from Kathua-Udhampur Constituency tweeted, “Blast explosion around ‘Rehri’ near Tehsildar office at #Udhampur.” “One life lost, injured being moved to hospital. I am in touch with DC Indu Chib on a minute to minute basis. Exact cause and origin of the blast being worked out… too early to draw any definite conclusion,” he tweeted.

Earlier, speaking to the media, Senior Superintendent of Police, Udhampur, Vinod Kumar said that injuries were reported in the mysterious explosion.

“Initially, the nature of the blast was not known, but the FSL team with other agencies are on job,” said the SSP. “We have cordoned the area and started the investigation,” he added. (IANS/UNI)

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