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DGP for effective investigation of criminal, NDPS, UAPA cases

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Jammu: Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh Wednesday chaired a high level meeting at PCR Jammu and reviewed the security and crime scenario of Jammu Zone.

ADGsP, Mukesh Singh, M. K. Sinha, Danesh Rana, IGsP Garib Dass, Alok Kumar, DIsG Vivek Gupta, SSP PCR, SSP Jammu, AIsG of PHQ attended the meeting at PHQ while range DIsG Sunil Gupta, Mohammad Suleman Choudhary and all district SSsP of Jammu Zone attended the meeting through video conferencing.

Addressing the meeting, the DGP directed the officers to workout measures to enhance transparency and accountability by taking action against the erring personnel.

He stressed for transfer and change of personnel at Police Station levels so that efficiency in working is ensured.

Stressing for quick and effective disposal of criminal cases, the DGP directed that the police personnel deputed in courts should submit the report of their working to the controlling officers/offices on daily basis.

He directed the officers to augment measures for improving capability of personnel in dealing with Narco cases. Directing for keen documentation and fulfilling the technicalities of investigation, he said that necessary measures and already issued SoPs should be followed for ensuring more convictions in narco cases.

With regard to the UAPA cases, the DGP stressed for improving the quality and techniques of investigation to ensure the conviction of guilty. He directed for designating nodal officers who would be following the required process of UAPA cases to ensure that cases are submitted for judicial determination within prescribed period.

The DGP directed the officers for improving the human intelligence resources so that no room is provided to the militant group to establish their bases in borders areas. He stressed for alertness and effective surveillance in border areas to thwart any possible militant activity and stressed for time bound action. The measures regarding the law and orders were also discussed during the meeting.

While stressing for proper and appropriate handling of the weapons/explosives, the DGP directed for repairing of the damaged weapons for reuse. He also directed for disposal of seized weapons after getting legal formalities completed.

The DGP said that the DySP DARs who are also nodal officers under Severa Scheme must reactivate assistance cells for NOKs of slain and retired personnel and look after the welfare of slain families. He said that the welfare measures for the slain should be reviewed on monthly basis and directed the officers to make it a routine to visit the families of martyrs to express solidarity and know the well-being of these families adding that the problems faced by these families, if any, should be addressed on priority.

He informed that skill development courses for the wards of martyr police personnel as well as the wards of serving police personnel will be conducted through a well known institute of the country so that these wards could earn their livelihood”, the statement reads.

The DGP also said that toll free numbers have been installed in PCR Jammu/Kashmir, besides anti-militant and anti-crime numbers. He impressed upon the officers to ensure publicity of these helpline numbers alongwith the JK ecop citizen centric mobile application launched by the crime branch. The DGP directed for timely disposal of the public grievances and personally monitor their disposal.

The ADGP Jammu, range DIsG of Jammu Zone, all District SSsP of Jammu Zone, and officers from Police Headquarters apprised the DGP regarding different measures taken in  the areas under their command for better policing and service to the people.

1119 militant incidents, 360 infiltrations reports in J&K between 2018-21: MHA

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By: Tasaduq Hussain

Srinagar: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Wednesday informed the parliament that the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir has significantly improved and there have been only 1,119 militancy-related incidents while 360 estimated infiltrations have taken place between 2018 to 2021.

The Home Ministry was replying to the queries raised in parliament Wednesday including that the government announced at the time of the enactment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 downgrading the erstwhile state into two Union Territories and imposing President’s rule that it would facilitate normally.

Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Nityanand Rai responded to the queries and stated that the militancy-related incidents have declined in the region.

In a written reply to the parliament, the Union Minister said that the government has instituted a robust security and intelligence grid along with proactive operations against militants.

“Therefore, the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir has improved significantly since August 2019 and there has been a significant decline in militant incidents and infiltration of militants from across the border has also come down significantly,” the Minister said.

Rai informed the Parliament that a total of 1,119 militancy-related incidents have surfaced in the region from 2018 to November this year which includes 417 in 2018 followed by 255, 244, and 203 in subsequent years up to 2021.

The Minister also informed the House that a total of 360 estimated net infiltrations have taken place up to October this year from 2018 which include 143 in 2018 followed by 138, 51, and 28 this year in the subsequent years.

He said that elections to the Block development Councils (BDC) and District

Development Councils (DDCs) in Kashmir were conducted peacefully and successfully in 2019 and 2020 respectively.

“There was an enthusiastic participation of the people, with a turnout of 98.29 percent in BDC elections and 51.42 percent in DDC elections,” the Union Minister informed the Parliament.

Regarding Kashmiri Pandit’s, the Minister said that there is no requirement for any Kashmiri Pandit to apply anywhere for settling in the valley.

“However, 1678 government employees appointed under Prime Minister’s Development Package, 2015 have joined their duties in the Kashmir valley,” the Minister informed the Parliament. (KNO)

Excise sleuths conduct raids in Rajouri

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3 arrested, 5 litres of illicit liquor, 3 working stills destroyed

By: Sayed Zahid

Rajouri: Excise Department on Wednesday destroyed three working stills, five litres of illicit liquor and 250 Kgs of Lahan during raids, carried out to arrest the menace of illicit distillation and sale of illicit liquor in Excise Range Rajouri-Poonch.

On the directions of the Excise Commissioner, Kishore Singh Chib and Supervision of Deputy Excise Commissioner (Executive), Jammu Kusum Sharma, a team of Excise Eradication and Enforcement Wing led by Narinder Singh and Excise team Rajouri led by Muhammad Arif along with Inspector Muhammad Farooq raided DevakAthal, Batal, Makool Nallah, Nether, Patah and Laam areas of Rajouri.

The raids were conducted to arrest the menace of illicit distillation of liquor and illicit sale of IMFL.

In the process, five litres of illicit liquor from possession of three accused namely Jarnail Singh, son of Baldev Singh of Devak Batal, Surinder Singh, son of Karnail Singh of Devak Batal and Ranjut Singh, son of Karnail Singh.

The raiding team also recovered three working stills, 250 Kgs of Lahan, raw material of illicit liquor, which is highly hazardous and injurious to health from state land and later destroyed on the spot.

To fight chill, people prefer traditional Hamams in modern houses

Ahmed Shabir
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To fight chill, people prefer traditional Hamams in modern houses

By: Ahmad Shabir

Anantnag: With winters for last several years getting harsher in Kashmir, Hamam, a traditional heating system seems to have become an inseparable part of the new fashioned houses to beat the cold.

Even though electric hamams and other electric heating gadgets are also available in the market, but keeping in view the worsening power scenario in winters, people prefer traditional hamams in their houses, which only requires firewood to heat up the room.

Until few years ago only, the financially sound people used to keep the facility available at their homes but now for last several years, hamam has become a necessity that people irrespective of their financial strength don’t even think of new house without the facility.

Muzaffar Ahmad, an architect said that he designs at least twenty houses in a year and none of the houses that he designed in last two years has been without hamam.

“It has become a necessity now. For almost last three years, whosoever comes to us for a design for new house, his first requirement is hamam,” Ahmad told Precious Kashmir.

Innovated by Mughal kings, hamam is a hollow room in which slab of thick limestone is laid supported by pillars of bricks and beams of stones. A hearth is attached to the room where firewood is lit from outside. The smoke passes through the chimneys erected in the walls of the room.

Such is the demand for hamams that people have to book the masons in advance by weeks or months.

A mason, Mohammad Ashraf from Wuyan Pampore, who has been constructing hamams for 22 years said that this year alone, he constructed at least 70 hamams.

“Earlier, I used to build 20 to 25 hamams in one year. But this year, I made atleast 70 hamams in different parts of South Kashmir. I think harsh winters that Valley has been witnessing for the last two to three years, is the reason that every one prefers this traditional heating system now,” Ashraf said.

Another mason, Farooq Ahmad from Hajin Bandipora said that the demand for hamams has grown manifold for the last three years.

“For last two years, I have been constructing atleast 80 hamams a year compared to 15 to 20 hamams four years ago. From March to October, I have mostly stayed out of home this year given the number of hamams I had taken up,” Farooq said.

Many people, he said, are adjusting the hamams even in old houses.

“For the hamams that we build in old houses with no hollow space, we fix the chimneys outside the room. Though many people cannot afford limestone hamams, we lay slab over the hollowed up room using sand, cement and Bajri. That has also worked well and is also affordable for everyone,” Farooq said.

New Age Parenting, Schooling 

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New Age Parenting, Schooling 

Beyond doubt, technology has transformed lives. It has also thrown new challenges. Among the challenges includes new-age parenting amid ongoing pandemic. Work from home has added to the challenge, forcing parents, especially mothers, to strive for a difficult balance between children and managing chores.

The impact of cell phones and other facets of digital technology is far-reaching, especially among the young.

A recent survey by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights found a strong correlation between addiction to smartphones and loss of concentration among children, with over a third of the young respondents checking their phones during study hours. Online schooling amid pandemic has led to increased use of smart phones by children.

As per the survey, 23.80 percent of children use smartphones while they are in bed, before going to sleep which increases with age.

The Study, based on a sample size of 5000 from rural and urban all the zones of the country, concluded that this has an adverse impact on children.

Use of smart phones at inappropriate times can have detrimental impact on the health and well-being of children, it underlined. One such impact, it said, is reduction in level of concentration among children.

As per the study, 37.15% of children, always or frequently, experience reduced levels of concentration due to smartphone use.

According to researchers, the use of interactive screen time on such devices could also impair a child’s development of the skills needed for math and science.

Radiation is another health concern. Cellphones work by using radio waves, which is a form of radiation. So whether you’re holding your device to your ear or sleeping with it near your head, your body may be absorbing this energy, according to the National Cancer Institute. However, research still hasn’t definitively linked this exposure to health problems in children and teenagers.

The frequent use increases children’s social isolation, robs children of time for social activities with others, and interferes with social development. In addition, frequent mobile use may increase children’s social isolation, resulting in depression and loneliness. Also, more time spent using media can displace time used for quality parent-child interaction, such as sharing enriching experiences and activities

Repeated exposure to violence and aggression through smart phone use including playing violent games or viewing violent media programs can lead to aggressive and violent behavior.

As technology crosses new frontiers, the challenges faced by policymakers would be manifold. There is daring need for inception of a culture that focuses on educating users, young and old, about conscientious application technology.

President witnesses naval ops demo, visits IAC Vikrant at Kochi

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President witnesses naval ops demo, visits IAC Vikrant at Kochi

Kochi:  President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday witnessed naval operation demonstration in the Ernakulam channel, and also visited the indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) ‘Vikrant’, which is under construction at the Cochin Shipyard Ltd here.

The combat capability of ships and aircraft, which included simulated beaching reconnaissance and assault, high-speed runs by fast interceptor crafts, shore bombardment, helobatics, sonar dunk operations, boarding operations and cargo sling operations by naval helicopters, were on display in the 40-minute long event.

The President was accompanied by the Governor of Kerala, Arif Mohammad Khan, and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Vice Admiral M.A. Hampiholi.

The highlights of the day were manning of the yard and arms of the sail training ship ‘Tarangini’, along with steam past by naval ships which manoeuvred in a column formation.

Later, the President also visited the IAC Vikrant which is under construction at the Cochin Shipyard Ltd. The President was provided a first-hand brief on the progress of trials towards commissioning of the ship.

Indigenous content in construction of IAC is close to 76 per cent out of the overall project cost of Rs 19,341 crore. IAC has a large number of indigenous materials such as steel, besides other equipment manufactured by Indian industrial houses and about 100 MSMEs.

The indigenous construction of the carrier has generated employment opportunities and bolstered plough back effect on the domestic economy. Close to 2,000 shipyard and 13,000 non-yard personnel have been employed per annum towards the construction of the IAC, an official statement noted.

The President expressed satisfaction on the progress and appreciated the efforts of the Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard towards development of indigenous capabilities in shipbuilding as a shining example of the nation’s quest for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, an official release stated.

Winter Olympics: NHL will not send players to Beijing because of COVID-19 disruptions

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Winter Olympics: NHL will not send players to Beijing because of COVID-19 disruptions

New York: The National Hockey League (NHL) on Wednesday confirmed that it will not send its players to compete in the men’s ice hockey tournament at the Beijing Winter Olympics due to COVID-19 disruptions.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said, “Olympic participation is no longer feasible” with 50 league games postponed up to December 23.

“Unfortunately, given the profound disruption to the NHL’s regular-season schedule caused by recent COVID-related events — 50 games already have been postponed through December 23 – Olympic participation is no longer feasible,” said Bettman in a statement.

Without the NHL’s stars, national teams at the Olympics will resemble those that featured at the Pyeongchang Winter Games four years ago, a BBC report said.

With the time difference between South Korea and North America, many of the matches at the 2018 Games were played in the middle of the night for US audiences, and the NHL felt it was not right to put its league on hold for three weeks and allow its players to go to Pyeongchang.

The Beijing Winter Olympics are scheduled to begin in China on February 4, 2022.

LG discusses political activism in J&K at Unified Command Meet

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LG discusses political activism in J&K at Unified Command Meet

Directs security agencies asked to stay alert to meet possible challenges

By: Yogesh Sagotra

Jammu: In the wake of increased political activism after proposal of delimitation commission, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired the Unified Command meeting and reviewed the overall security situation and framed a strategy to deal with possible challenges.

The LG chaired the meeting in Jammu in which top brass from the Army, Police, paramilitary forces and intelligence agencies briefed him on issues related to security, public interest and law and order in J&K.

Sources said that the Lieutenant Governor was briefed about the prevailing security situation across the Union Territory, the border areas and the overall law and order situation.

“The LG also reviewed the power restoration scenario in Jammu and Kashmir in the aftermath of the strike by the PDD employees that was called off on Monday midnight and the workers resumed their duties this morning,” they said.

Sources said that a rise in political activities after the delimitation commission on Monday proposed six seats for Jammu and one for Kashmir, was also reportedly discussed in the meeting. “The LG asked the security agencies to keep up the good word and to stay alert for meeting any possible challenges on the law and order and security front,” they said.

Earlier, People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), an umbrella organization of some Kashmir based political parties termed the proposal by Delimitation Commission as “divisive” for Jammu and Kashmir and decided to stage a protest against the draft on January 01, 2022. The Peoples Conference and Apni Party also reject the proposal.

Jammu Kashmir National Panthers Party and Shiv Sena unit of Jammu and Kashmir also termed the bill as anti-Jammu and demands more than 50 seats. (KNO)

Heighten surveillance on vital installations: LG to Army

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GOC 15 Corps calls on Sinha, briefs on security scenario in J&K

Jammu: General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, Lt General, D.P Pandey on Tuesday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here at the Raj Bhavan.

The GOC briefed the Lt Governor about the prevailing security scenario in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, said the Raj Bhawan spokesman. He said that the discussions were also held on several internal security-related issues and their effective management.

He said that the Lt Governor lauded the Army’s role in ensuring a safe and secure environment for the people of J&K and advised for heightened surveillance on vital installations while maintaining close synergy between the security forces and Civil Administration to effectively deal with any emergent situation.

In a first, Jammu records 3 Omicron cases

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Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department on Tuesday confirmed three cases of Omicron in Jammu.

“Three Omicron cases confirmed by NCDC, Delhi from a cluster in Jammu. Sample taken on November 30,” tweeted Health & Medical Education Department J&K.

“RTPCR testing of entire locality ordered,” it further tweeted.

A senior official of Health & Medical Education Department J&K wished not to be quoted confirmed that three Omicron cases have been reported in Jammu city.

“One case has been reported from the Bantalab area and two from the Talab Tillo area,” said an official.

Meanwhile on Tuesday 104 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (26 from Jammu division and 78 from Kashmir division), have been reported thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 340036.

Also one death has been reported from Jammu Division.

Moreover, 139 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 29 from Jammu Division and 110 from Kashmir Division.

The Bulletin informs that no new case of Mucormycosis has been reported today, thus the total number of confirmed cases remains 50 across J&K. (UNI)

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