Precious Kashmir

PM Modi most approved leader in world with 71% rating

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22/01/2022

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the most popular leader in the world among adults with 71 per cent rating, leaving behind prominent global leaders like US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron German chancellor Olaf Scholz and others, revealed a survey.

In the survey conducted by Morning Consult Political Intelligence, Modi secured 71 per cent approval rating, whereas Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador came second with 66 per cent, followed by Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi with 60 per cent approval.

With 43 per cent approval rating, US President Joe Biden came sixth in the list of 13 world leaders. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is at the bottom with 26 per cent, the survey revealed.

Other leaders in the list are Jair Bolsonaro (Brazil President), Fumio Kishida (Japan Prime Minister), Emmanuel Macron (France President); Moon Jae-in (South Korean President), Scott Morrison(Australian Prime Minister); Pedro Sanchez (Spain PM); Olaf Scholz (German Chancellor) and Justin Trudeau (Canada PM).

The Morning Consult Political Intelligence is currently tracking the approval ratings of government leaders and country trajectories in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, the UK and the US.

With the latest data for all 13 countries, offering real-time insight into the shifting political dynamics across the globe, the latest approval ratings are based on data collected from January 13-19, 2022.

Approval ratings are based on a seven-day moving average of adult residents in each country. (IANS)

Transmission line develops snag, additional power cuts in offing

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22/01/2022

By: Owais Gul

Srinagar: The people across Kashmir are set to witness additional power cuts in the next ten days as a transmission feeder line at Thanamandi developed technical snag on Friday.

Chief Engineer, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Aijaz Ahmad Dar said that due to some technical issues at 400 KV Jalandhar-Srinagar transmission feeder line, there is a possibility of further curtailment in the Valley.

He added that the department will try to ensure adequate electricity, but the fact is that “we are short by 50-100 MW. We are trying to load lines to the full capacity.”

“We are trying to give optimum loading to the lines and have a minimum effect of this outage,” he said, adding that there is a possibility of additional power cuts by half an hour to one hour.

Chief Engineer informed that the possibility of additional power cuts would continue till next ten days as the issues at Thanamandi transmission feeder line will be resolved in the same period.

“Although it takes a long period to rectify the issues at transmission feeder lines, but the agency has agreed to complete the repair work in next days,” he said and appealed the people to cooperate with the department till the situation improves. (KNO)

Over 30 kg narcotics recovered on LoC in Poonch: Army

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22/01/2022

Jammu: Army has recovered a huge consignment of narcotics along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday.

In a statement, the Army said, “Based on inputs of likely smuggling of narcotics through the LoC in Poonch, Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) launched relentless operations in the area.

“The operations were backed up with a well integrated surveillance grid coupled with extensive domination of the areas close to the LoC.

“On 19 and 20 January 2022, Narcotics weighing approximately 31 kg have been recovered in a search operation conducted by the Indian Army and J&K Police, very close to the LoC.” (IANS)

CRPF man dies of brain hemorrhage at SMHS hospital

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22/01/2022

Srinagar: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) man died of brain hemorrhage in Srinagar hospital on Friday.

Sources said that a CRPF Head Constable suffered a brain hemorrhage. He was taken to SMHS Hospital Srinagar where he expired.

They identified the trooper as Vijay Narayan, a resident of Allahabad Uttar Pradesh.

The deceased was affiliated with D/177 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force. (KNT)

Bear captured in Kellar

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22/01/2022

Shopian: A Wild Life team with the assistance of locals captured a bear in Chek Diaroo village of South Kashmir’s Shopian district.

Locals had spotted the bear a couple of days ago and had informed the Wild Life Department.

Eyewitnesses said that the bear was captured today with much relief to the local population.

An official said that bear will be released in its habitat. (KNT)

Man held for ‘scandalous online campaign’: Police

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22/01/2022

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday claimed to have arrested a man from South Kashmir’s Anantnag district for allegedly carrying out a scandalous online campaign against Kashmiri students studying outside.

Police in a tweet said that the online campaign against Kashmiri students studying outside is causing anguish to students and parents.

Police said that a case under FIR number 23/2022 at P/S Anantnag stands registered under relevant sections of law.

“Police #arrested Iftikhar Ahmad Dar from #Anantnag for carrying scandalous online campaign against Kashmiri students studying outside, causing anguish to students and parents. FIR No. 23/2022 at P/S Anantnag stands registered under relevant sections of law,” Kashmir Zone Police tweeted.

3 tourists injured as mini-bus skids off road on highway

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22/01/2022

Pulwama: At least three tourists were injured after a mini-bus skidded off the road on the Srinagar-Jammu highway near Goripora area of Awantipora on Friday.

Sources said that a bus bearing registration number JK0AT-2367 in which 20 tourists were on board met with an accident near Goripora Pulwama on the highway.

Police rushed to the spot and shifted the 3 injured persons to the hospital for treatment.

The mini-bus was on its way to Srinagar from Jammu. (KNT)

Gulmarg, Pahalgam freeze as night temp rises in J&K parts

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Precious Kashmir

22/01/2022

Gulmarg, Pahalgam freeze as night temp rises in J&K parts

Srinagar: Amid forecast for widespread moderate rain and snow on weekend, night temperature recorded an increase in J&K, except Gulmarg and Pahalgam, on Friday.

A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar, the summer capital of the J&K, recorded a low of 2.8°C against last night’s 2.2°C.

Kashmir is presently under the grip of 40-day long harshest period of winter, known locally as ‘Chillai Kalan, which started from December 21. It is followed by a 20-day long ‘Chillai Khurd’ and a 10-day-long ‘Chilla Bachha’.

Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 7.5°C against minus 5.0°C on previous night, he said. The temperature was 2.7°C above normal for this time of the year in the famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Pahalgam, the famous resort in south Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 2.4°C against minus 0.6°C last night, he said.

Qazigund, the gateway town of Kashmir, recorded a low of 1.6°C against 0.7°C on the previous night, he said.

Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a low of 0.4°C against minus 0.1°C on the previous night, the official said.

Kupwara town in north Kashmir recorded a low of 1.2°C , same as on the previous two nights, the official said.

Jammu recorded a low of 10.6°C against previous night’s minus 0.1°C which is 3.6°C above normal for the J&K’s winter capital during this time of the year, he said.

Banihal recorded a low of 1.8°C, Katra 8.2°C and Bhaderwah saw a minimum of 1.7°C, the official said.

Ladakh’s Leh recorded a low of minus 12.0°C against last night’s minus 9.0°C while mercury at automatic station in Kargil settled at minus 14.2°C. Drass, the second coldest place in the world after Siberia, recorded a low of minus 21.4°C against last night’s minus 15.9°C, official said. (GNS)

Sgr to Jmu traffic on highway today: Traffic deptt

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Precious Kashmir

22/01/2022

Srinagar: Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, shall remain open for only one-way traffic on Friday, officials said here.

“Commuters are advised not to travel on the highway without confirming the status of road from traffic control unit Jammu or Ramban or Srinagar in view of the inclement weather prediction issued by MeT department,” a traffic department official here said in a statement.

“However, tomorrow (Friday), subject to fair weather and better road condition LMVs (Passenger) / private cars shall be allowed from Srinagar towards Jammu (strictly one way) on Jammu-Srinagar highway,” the official said. TCU Srinagar shall liaise with TCU Ramban before releasing the traffic, he said.

He said cut off for LMVs and private cars from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) is 1000 hours to 1400 hours “subject to change depending on the road position then.” “No vehicle shall be allowed before and after cut off timings,” he said.

Regarding HMVs and load carriers, he said, they shall be allowed from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund) towards Jammu after the tail of down LMVs crosses NAVYUG Tunnel.

Meanwhile, Mughal Road, connecting Shopian with Poonch and Rajouri districts, remained closed for vehicular movement in view of snow accumulation at Peer Ki Gali.

Also, Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road remained shut for vehicular movement in view of snow accumulation on Zoji la axis and has been closed till further orders. Kishtwar-Sinthan road also remained closed in view of snow accumulation, the traffic department official said.

Plea challenging inquiry into death of noted journalist: HC issues notice to Govt

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Precious Kashmir

22/01/2022

Plea challenging inquiry into death of noted journalist: HC issues notice to Govt

Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has issued notice to government on a plea, challenging inquiry into the death of noted journalist Mudassir Ali in 2020.

Hearing a petition filed by Mussadir Ali’s brother—Jehangir Ali, a bench of Justice Mohammad Akram Chowdhary issued notice, returnable within four weeks, to government through Commissioner Secretary Health and Medical Education Department, Director Health Services Kashmir, Deputy DHSK and Expert Committee through its Head, Dr. Abdul Rashid Najjar.

Jehangir Ali has sought directions to quash an Enquiry Report submitted to the DHSK by his deputyon 22 December 2020

“ The (officials) be directed to conduct fresh enquiry in the matter in view of the guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court in Jacob Mathew v. State of Punjab reported in (2005) 6 SCC 1,” the plea reads.

“The (officials) be directed to give a clear finding with respect to the fact whether the conduct of the doctor, administrative staff and the ambulance team amounted to Medical Negligence in the given facts and circumstances of the case.”

Giving brief about the facts leading to Mudassir’s death, Jehangir submitted that he along with other family members took the Mudassir to the Casualty of Sub-District Hospital, Chrar-i-Sharief on 20 November 2020 at around 3:00 AM, after he complained of breathlessness and chest pain. On arrival at the hospital, Jehangir said, the deceased was not provided with a wheelchair or a stretcher and the attendants were instructed to shift him to the ward on foot into another building using the stairs.

“The attending doctor was asleep in the night room and the hospital was understaffed and the deceased (Mudassir) had to be therefore carried by the attendants. While on the way into another building (Mudassir) collapsed and stopped breathing,” Jehangir said, adding, “After collapsing, the doctor asked for a life saving injection to be administered, from the staff, which also was not readily available.”

By the time the life saving drugs and other necessary tests were carried, Jehangir said, the deceased had completely stopped breathing and was unconscious. “The doctor present then inefficiently resorted to Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but to no avail.”

The petitioner and the other accompanying attendants were then instructed to shift the deceased to SMHS hospital in a Critical Care Ambulance, which is around 30 Kms from the Sub District Hospital, Jehangir said. “(Mudassir) was not kept on oxygen supply in the transit to SMHS hospital and resultantly the patient died en route and was declared brought-dead by the authorities at the SMHS Hospital.”

He said it is clearly discernible from the facts that the doctors and the administrative staff at the hospital delayed the treatment to be provided to Mudassir which ultimately aggravated his condition due to the fact that he was not kept on oxygen supply in the ambulance. He said that an enquiry committee headed by Dr Abdul Rashid Najjar was constituted by DHSK and submitted the report. However he said that report was not in consonance with the guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court. (GNS)

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