Precious Kashmir

JKSSB advertises over 19000 posts in recent months: Govt

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12/08/2021

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has advertised more than 19000 posts of various cadres and categories relating to different departments under Accelerated Recruitment Programme in recent months, a government handout said on Wednesday.

It said that the Board has also successfully conducted the examination for about 12500 posts.

To continue the selection process, the JKSSB has scheduled Computer Based Written Test (CBT) Examination for more than 1200 posts advertised vide advertisement notification number 02 of 2021 w.e.f. 17.08.2021 to 24.08.2021 (8:00 onwards) at various examination centres in Jammu, Srinagar, Budgam and Baramulla.

The aforesaid examination is scheduled to be conducted in multiple batches and approximately, 72,000 online applications have been received under 162 different item numbers. About 61,000 unique candidates are scheduled to appear at 36 different locations/venues in Kashmir and Jammu Division.

However, it has come to the notice of the Board that some unscrupulous elements/ vested interests are exploiting the innocent youth and trying to dupe gullible candidates by using various deceptive means including making false promises of securing jobs either through influence or use of unfair means or by spreading motivated and mischievous information for ulterior considerations.

As such, the aspiring candidates are cautioned against the activities of such vested interests and are advised not to fall prey to the designs of such unscrupulous elements. The candidates who are being approached by such people in any matter pertaining to recruitment of JKSSB are advised to immediately report to the JKSSB without any delay.

The JKSSB will appreciate if specific information about such unscrupulous elements along with evidence is furnished to the Board, enabling it to take appropriate legal action. The identity of such candidates who will report about the unscrupulous elements shall be kept confidential.

The JKSSB has maintained the highest standards of transparency and conducted the biggest ever examinations in the history of J&K UT in a successful manner. There is a transparent and institutionalized mechanism in place in JKSSB for making recruitments, purely on the basis of merit, and information/notices regarding the same are being uploaded on the official website from time-to-time.

The candidates are advised to visit official website of the Board www.jkssb.nic.inonly, for authentic/verified updates/information.

Weatherman predicts rain on Aug 14, 15 in J&K

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Precious Kashmir

12/08/2021

Srinagar: Weatherman on Wednesday forecast light to moderate rain at widespread places of Jammu and Kashmir on August 14 and 15.

A meteorological department official here said there were 60% chances of brief spell of light rain at scattered places of Jammu and Kashmir on coming Saturday. Also, there was possibility of 75% of light to moderate rain at widespread places in J&K on Sunday, he said.

Meanwhile, the meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded minimum temperature of 18.6 degree Celsius against 18.3 degree Celsius normal for this time of the year.

Jammu recorded a low of 26.5 degree Celsius against the normal of 25.1 degree Celsius for this time of J&K’s winter capital.

He said Pahalgam recorded 12.4 degrees Celsius while Gulmarg, the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir was the coldest place in J&K as it recorded a low temperature of 11.8degree Celsius against 12.1 degree Celsius normal for the area during this time of the season.

Qazigund, the gate town of Kashmir, recorded minimum of 14.7 degree Celsius while Kokernag had a low of 13.9 degree Celsius, he said.

Kupwara town recorded a low of 16.3 degrees Celsius against normal of 17.3 degrees Celsius, the official added. (GNS)

Militant hideout busted in Gurez

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United News Of India

12/08/2021

Srinagar: Security forces busted a militant hideout and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including three AK-47 rifles and 16 grenades, in the border town of Gurez in the north Kashmir district of Bandipora, official sources said on Wednesday.

They said following specific information about a militant hideout, a joint search operation was launched by Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K police and Army in the forest area of Tarbal in Gurez, which is surrounded by Pakistan Administered Kashmir (PaK) from three sides.

During the operation, security forces unearthed a militant hideout and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition — including three AK-47 rifles, 12 AK rifle magazines, over 350 rounds, 16 grenades, two pistols and four pistol magazines.

However, they said no arrests have been made so far. (UNI)

Laigaroo nominated coordinator Central Kashmir zone

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Precious Kashmir

12/08/2021

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday nominated Zone Coordinators for the party’s youth wing for three zones of the Kashmir valley.

A party spokesperson in a statement said that Dar Aryaan has been nominated as coordinator North-Kashmir Zone, Arif Laigroo has been nominated coordinator Central Kashmir zone and Najm-Us-Saqib has been nominated coordinator South Kashmir zone.

J&K records 114 new Covid-19 cases

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Nadeem Nadu

12/08/2021

By: Nadeem Nadu

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 114 fresh covid-19 cases even as one person succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday.

They said 34 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 80 from Kashmir Valley, taking the infection tally to 322885 in J&K.

Providing the district-wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 27 cases, Baramulla 11, Budgam 4, Pulwama 2, Kupwara 20, Anantnag 1, Bandipora 6, Ganderbal 4, Kulgam 5, Shopian 0, Jammu 8, Udhampur 1, Rajouri 13, Doda 6, Kathua 0, Samba 1, Kishtwar 5, Poonch 0, Ramban 0 and Reasi 0.

A number of these cases were confirmed at diagnostic laboratories of CD hospital here and GMC Anantnag.

The CD cases include female (28) from Wahibugh Pul, female (30) from Sangerwani Pul, male (NA) from Fatima, female (58) and male (58) from Rajbagh, three females (34, 26, 23) from NA, female (45) from Malla Bagh, male (19) from Chatterhama, female (17) from DRDO Hospital, male (55) from Srinagar, male (45) and female (40) from HMT Srg and male (24) from Bandipora.

The GMC Anantnag cases include male (30) from Nowgam Ang, two males (37, 5) and female (32) from Kamad Ang and ten males (47, 43, 36, 40, 37, 26, 37, 40, 28, 25) from HG Anantnag.

Meanwhile, one person from Jammu division succumbed to the virus, the officials said. So far 4393 people have fallen victim to the pathogen in J&K—2154 in Jammu division and 2239 in Kashmir.

Moreover, they said, 114 more COVID-19 patients have recovered, 41 from Jammu Division and 73 from Kashmir Valley.

So far, 317195 people have recovered, leaving the number of active cases at 1297 —547 in Jammu and 750 in Kashmir.

There was one confirmed case of mucormycosis (black fungus) reported today. With this 38 black fungus cases have been confirmed in J&K so far, the officials added.

The government informed the people that the best way to protect themselves from COVID-19 is by maintaining physical distance of at least 2 meter from others, frequently cleaning hands with an alcohol based hand sanitizer or washing them with soap and water and following good respiratory etiquette and hygiene.

As a measure for social distancing in public places and workplaces wearing a face cover is compulsory.

The government said early detection of COVID-19 can prevent the spread of disease “so we need to be responsible for the well-being of ourselves and everyone around us,” it said, adding, ““Not disclosing symptoms could put life of individuals and their families at risk. In case of symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing report early. Do not fear, call COVID-19 helpline numbers and seek medical advice”. (GNS)

32 arrested for violating Covid guidelines in Kashmir: Police

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Precious Kashmir

12/08/2021

Srinagar: As many as 3028 people were fined while 32 others were arrested for violating COVID-19 guidelines during the last 24 hours in Kashmir valley.

A police spokesperson said continuing its efforts to curb the outbreak of second wave of Coronavirus, police arrested 32 persons and realised fine to the tune of Rs 3,58,500 from 3028 people in Kashmir for violating the various guidelines regarding COVID-19.

“The special drive against the violators of COVID-19 guidelines/rules continued in districts of Kashmir to ensure that people adhere to guidelines envisaged by the government to curb pandemic,” he said.

He said community members are once again requested to cooperate with the police in containing the spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs for their own safety and for the safety of others. “The special drive will continue in Kashmir to strengthen the safety measures,” he added.

Broad ruled out of Test series against India due to calf tear

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Indo Asian News Service

12/08/2021

London: England pace bowler Stuart Broad has been ruled out of the remainder of the Test series against India due to a tear in his right calf.

“England seamer Stuart Broad has sustained a tear to his right calf and has been ruled out of the LV= Insurance Test series against India,” said the England and Wales Cricket Board in a statement on Wednesday.

“He underwent an MRI scan in London on Wednesday lunchtime, which revealed a tear,” added the statement

The 35-year-old bowler, who has picked 524 wickets in 149 Test matches, sustained the injury during the warm-up on Tuesday afternoon at Lord’s.

England have already called up Lancashire seamer Saqib Mahmood as cover.

There are also concerns over the availability of James Anderson.

Anderson, who became Test cricket’s third highest wicket-taker during the first Test in Nottingham, missed the training session on Wednesday morning due to thigh strain.

England are already without four of their top pace bowlers. Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer are not playing this series due to mental health and injuries whereas Chris Woakes too has not recovered from injury. Olly Stone is out of the entire season due to stress fracture.

England have been playing Broad and Anderson in alternate Test matches but decided to press them into service together in the first Test due to absence of options.

Anderson (621 wickets) and Broad have together taken 1145 Test wickets and have a combined experience of 312 Test matches.

Court denies bail to cops accused of faking militant attack in Kupwara

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12/08/2021

Srinagar: A local court in Kupwara on Wednesday rejected bail application of two policemen who are accused of faking a militant attack in league with three BJP workers at Gulgam Kupwara on July 16 this year.

“The accused persons are involved in serious, heinous and non-bailable offences & they do not deserve the concession of bail,” Rafaqat Hussain, Judicial Magistrate 1st Class Kupwara said while rejectin bail plea of the accused policemen—Reyaz Ahmad Khan of Awoora Reshiwaral, Kupwara and Irfan Ahmed Payer of Manigah Kupwara.

“The police in our U.T [J&K] have been trying to keep the U.T free in the face of insurmountable odds due to militancy in the valley and many police personnel have attained martyrdom in the line of duty,” the court said. However, the court said the act of the accused persons by staging a fake militant attack with the aim to get monetary and promotional benefits have not only created chaos, law & order problem in Kupwara but have “tarnished the image and reputation of police department as well before the public.”

“The Investigation of the case is at the beginning and there is every likelyhood that the accused may dissuade the prosecution witnesses from disclosing true facts before the investigating agency,” the court said, adding, “There is every apprehension that if the accused are admitted to bail at this stage, they would attempt to influence the process of investigation.”

Subsequently the court rejected the bail application of the accused policemen who were deployed for security duty as PSOs with one of the accused persons—Mohammad Mohd Shafi Mir ( District President of BJP for Kupwara).

Three BJP workers including district president for Kupwara and his son have been arrested for allegedly faking the attack to get enhanced security.

Earlier the prosecution while resisting the bail said the accused had hatched a well-designed criminal conspiracy with the aim to make political gains, to get their security enhanced and to have a bullet-proof vehicle besides to earn name and fame in their political career.

“The conspiracy so hatched was executed at the cost of life, liberty and property of residents of village Gulgam,” the prosecution said, adding “The accused who were deployed as PSOs with one of the accused where part of this criminal conspiracy and had been promised monetary and promotional benefits, who in breach of their duties fired indiscriminately while the ration was being distributed among the local residents which created a chaos and sense of insecurity in the area.” (GNS)

J&K employees form united front to push regularisation of daily, casual labourers

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Precious Kashmir

12/08/2021

Srinagar: An amalgam of Jammu and Kashmir Employees Unions (JKEU) on Wednesday announced the formation of a joint platform under the banner of Jammu and Kashmir Employees United Front (JKEUF) to push for the regularisation of daily wagers and casual labours of Jammu and Kashmir.

While addressing the press conference, employee leaders said that there has been a long pending genuine demand of regularisation of daily wagers and casual labours of Jammu and Kashmir.

EJAC president Mohd Rafiq said that to plead the regularisation of casual and daily wagers employees working in the different departments, many employee unions decided to form a single platform to press for their regularisation.

The leaders during the presser said that the employees working as daily wagers and casual labours in different departments have rendered their services in tough times and many have laid down their lives, during their duties, however till date no regularisation of these employees have taken place.

Appealing to the government for the regularisation they said the government should took a human view towards these daily wagers and casual labours who are more than 61000 in number, and are living their life in a miserable condition and are hardly making their daily life needs.

They further said, they have planned a protest on 21 August both in Jammu and Kashmir division, adding “if the government will not take any decision in this regard we will be forced to go on strike.” (KNO)

Previous master plans fail to give city a safe direction, reveals new draft

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Precious Kashmir

12/08/2021

By: Sajidah Yousuf

Srinagar: In a strange development, authorities for Srinagar Metropolitan Region—the Master Plan-2035 has drafted that the previous master plans were a failure to give the city a safe direction, reveals a roadmap of new master plan.

The Master Plan-2035 public policy document states that the master plan for Srinagar city of 1971-91 and 1991-2001 failed to pay a way out to the safe direction.

“There was a plan holiday kind of scenario from 1991-2001 and the Master Plan-1991 was illogically extended up to 2001, although an effort for the preparation of a second Master Plan was also made through National Institute of Urban Affairs in the mid-1980s,” it reads.

The documents read that the Master Plan 1971-91 was more succinct and elaborate in understanding the city of Srinagar in comparison to the Master Plan 2000-21.

“However both the Master Plans failed to give Srinagar a safe direction.”

The documents read that the failure may also be attributed to archaic institutional structure of urban local bodies including Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and the Srinagar Development Authority (SDA), concerned departments etcetera entrusted with the implementation of the master plans.

According to the documents, the Master Plan Srinagar 1971-91—first master plan acknowledged the existence of flood absorption basins and water bodies in its east, west and south and the constraints of seismography in the southwest direction.

“The master plan covered an area of 236 square kilometers including 62 rural settlements with a projected population of 8.66 lakh’s,” it reads.

Similarly, the Master Plan-1991 recommended the creation of three number artificial lakes of 11, 22 and 12 acres each. Water of these lakes was proposed to be connected with the covered or open drains proposed to run parallel to right bank of flood supplementary channel up to Parimpora and it was provided either to be connected with the treatment plant or pumped into the Parimpora Nallah as may be economical. (KNO)

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