Precious Kashmir

Don’t venture near canals: Jal Shakti deptt to people

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05/07/2021

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Jal Shakti (I&FC) Department on Sunday has appealed the public not to venture near canals this time of the season to avoid any untoward incident.

“The people are advised to move cautiously along the canals and desist from bathing, swimming and washing clothes to avoid any untoward incidents as kharief season is in full swing, all canals are running with full capacity and closing of canals shall have a great impact on crops at tail end of irrigation network” a handout issued by the department stated.

PDP Chief Mehbooba writes to LG Sinha

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United News Of India

05/07/2021

Says Admin forcing party leaders to vacate secure Govt accommodations

Srinagar: Alleging that the administration is selectively targeting PDP leaders and former MLAs by forcing them to vacate secure government accommodations at a time when militancy is on the rise yet again, former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said that the J&K government will be responsible if anything happened to her party leaders.

Mehbooba, who is the president of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has written a letter to Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, appealing him to personally intervene and take corrective steps immediately.

“I am deeply concerned by the manner in which the administration is selectively targeting PDP leaders and ex MLAs. At a time when militancy is on the rise yet again, they have been made to vacate their official residences in Srinagar without providing any alternate accommodations,” the PDP chief wrote

Mehbooba said what makes matters worse is that even after their repeated requests to grant them security in villages where they originally reside; these requests have been declined for reasons best known to you. “The state administration has cited the presence of militants for their refusal to provide security,” she added.

However, she said the same administration has no qualms in evicting them for secure government accommodations in Srinagar and deliberately putting them in harm’s way. “It’s no secret that in recent times we have witnessed how elected representatives have been targeted and even killed since they are soft targets especially when they are not provided with adequate security. Let me also bring to your notice that the former MLA from PDP Zahoor Ahmad Mir has been a victim of militancy himself. His father was shot dead by militants,” she said.

“In such circumstances I find it surprising and extremely distressing that while on one hand there is a section of new politicians who are given all kinds of facilities including security, their movement throughout J&K. But on the other hand, members of PDP are treated with utter disdain and contempt. It’s almost as if the administration is intentionally putting their lives at risk,” she added.

Mehbooba said that she would like to place it on record that if anything untoward happens to any of her party men, she will hold this administration responsible. “I hope that you will intervene and take corrective steps immediately,” she wrote. (UNI)

Hailstorm damages crops in Uri, farmers demand compensation

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Precious Kashmir

05/07/2021

Uri: A hailstorm and strong winds, besides heavy rains caused huge damage to crops and vegetable farms in sub division Uri of North Kashmir on late Saturday night leaving farmers in distress over losses.

Local sources said that farmers are worried as their crops have suffered massive damaged due to the hailstorm.

Farmers told news agency Kashmir News Trust that they invested enough to high yield vegetable seeds, but the hailstorm destroyed their entire fields.

Apple, Walnut, Pear, maize and vegetables were damaged by hailstorm and rain. The worst affected villages include Nambla, Balkote, Garkote, Balkote, Salikote, Sohra, Mohthal, Hathlanga, Tilawari, Churanda, Batgrah, Thajal, Powdan, Syedpira, Uri Town and other parts.

The affected farmers have demanded an immediate compensation from the administration.

Meanwhile some political leaders and civil society members have also urged LG administration and DC Baramulla for a quick assessment of the damage and compensation to the worst hit farmers. (KNT)

Leopard captured in Rampur Boniyar

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Precious Kashmir

05/07/2021

By: Zaffer Iqbal

Baramulla: A team of Wildlife Department captured a leopard in Rampur Boniyar area in frontier Uri town here in the district on Sunday evening.

Official sources said that on complaints of frequent sightings of the leopard in and around residential areas, a trap was laid by the department some ten days back near Army’s 106 Brigade camp. The leopard was finally captured this evening, they said.

Confirming it, Range Officer Wildlife Department Baramulla Altaf Koul said that presence of the wild animal had off late created much panic among the local inhabitants. It (leopard) would be sent Dachigam Park tomorrow on arrangement of a vehicle, he said.

We have installed several cage at several other places across the district to trap the roaming beasts, he further said.

Meanwhile, the locals have hailed the efforts of Wildlife Department in capturing the beast. (GNS)

Teachers arrange community classes in Pulwama remote areas

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Precious Kashmir

05/07/2021

Pulwama: For the benefit of the students, authorities have decided to allow functioning of community classes in Jammu and Kaashmir.

In this connection, the administration has issued guidelines for these community classes, keeping in view the prevalent pandemic.

These community classes are being organized in places where there are difficulties in accessing internet facilities. In South Kashmir’s Pulwama community classes are being organized at Government High School Sangarwani and Government Upper Primary School (UPS) Aditrag from far flung Shadimarg Block.

The teachers of these schools have identified open spaces in nearby forest where they are conducting community classes in the interest of the students.

Tanveer Hussain Gorsi, a local student, said that he was grateful to his teachers and administration. “They have explored the open space for us in the jungle and now are organizing community classes, where physical distance is also taken care of,” he said.

Headmaster, Government UPS Aditrag, Nazir Ahmed said that it was impossible to maintain physical distance in schools while the government had also closed the schools.

Zia-ul-Haq, teacher at Government High School Sangarwani, said that community classes were the need of the hour as students in remote area neither possess smart phones nor avail the benefits of internet.

It is pertinent to mention that the teachers have already completed the T-1 syllabus and claim that they along with their students are ready for the upcoming exams. (KNT)

Bear mauls man in Dooru village

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Precious Kashmir

05/07/2021

Anantnag: Bear are on prowl in Dooru villages of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

Three bear attacks were reported within a week in Dooru villages. The villagers have requested Wild Life Department to capture these bear that have created fear psychosis among population.

Villagers said that in a recent attack, bear mauled a man in Mirmaidan village of Dooru. The man who has been identified as Altaf Hussain Bodha is battling for life in the hospital. He has sustained serious multiple injuries.

Earlier, two persons were also attacked by bears. They are still undergoing treatment.

Villagers allege that Wild Life Department is showing no interest in getting these bears captured. (KNT)

DGP sanctions Rs 70 lakh for deceased policemen

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Precious Kashmir

05/07/2021

Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on Sunday sanctioned Rs 70 lakh as Special Welfare Relief to provide financial support to the families of the police personnel, who passed away while in service in J&K.

A police spokesperson said that the the special welfare relief of Rs 19 lakh each has been sanctioned in favour of dependents/legal heirs of deceased police personnel Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Hafiz-ul-Rehman, Head Constables (HCs) Abdul Majeed and Noor Mohammad, who died due to illness while in service. “Rs 1 lakh has been already paid to the NoKs of deceased police personal for performing the last rites as immediate relief by the PHQ through their concerned units. The financial assistance has been given out of the Contributory Police Welfare Fund,” he said.

Besides, he said special relief of Rs 4.50 lakh each has been sanctioned in favour of dependents/legal heirs of deceased Special Police Officers (SPOs) Kewal Singh and Janki Ram.

“Rs 50,000 each have been already paid to the families/ NoKs for performing the last rites as immediate relief by the PHQ through their concerned units. The financial assistance has been given out of the Contributory Welfare Fund of SPOs,” he said.

“As a welfare measure Police Headquarters has taken many initiatives to ensure increased help and assistance for the welfare of its personnel and their families,” he added.

Cong to meet Delimitation panel in Sgr, Jmu

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Precious Kashmir

05/07/2021

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Sunday announced that it would seek more time to meet its leaders in all districts to represent the voice and aspirations of the people, besides its delegation before the Delimitation Commission in Srinagar and Jammu.

In a statement, the JKPCC lamented that the Delimitation Commission is expected to visit every district headquarters or constituency headquarters and not only to listen to the political leaders, but also to make the exercise more meaningful as per the ground reality.

The Commission which is visiting after more than 1 year and 3 months of its formation, should consider giving due time to all remote areas for a better understanding of the requirements and norms of delimitation – including population, area, includes parameters such as topography. /Geography, and connectivity, the party said.

Congress said it will put forth the party’s vision and demand the commission’s visit to various districts to listen to the people for a meaningful exercise based on fair, transparent, equality and justice.

The Delimitation Commission will visit Jammu and Kashmir for 4 days and prepare a report which will play an important role in finalizing the decision on elections in the Valley. The commission will interact with the political leaders of the state, representatives of various stakeholders including Deputy Commissioners of around 20 districts.

Family of missing youth in Kupwara appeal son to return home

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United News Of India

05/07/2021

Srinagar: Family members of a youth, who had gone missing last month in frontier Kashmir district of Kupwara, has appealed to him to return home.

A youth, identified as Mohammad Mujtaba Sheikh, had gone to seek consultation with a doctor on June 24 in Tikipora in Kupwara, but never returned. His family has filed an FIR in the local police station.

“I appeal to Mujtaba to return home as his mother and sister are all alone. Mujtaba’s father died a few years back and all the responsibility of the family lies with him… I urge him to return as his mother has fallen sick since he went missing,” Razia Bano, the cousin of Mujtaba, said.

The mother of the missing youth, identified as Sharifa Begum, said that Mujtaba left home in the morning of 24 to visit a doctor as he was not feeling well. “But, he has not returned since. If he is listening to me, I urge him to return home as he is our only hope and the lost earner of this family,” she said.

Meanwhile, the uncle of the missing youth appealed to all security agencies and militants to return Mujtaba if he is with them. “Please return him… we don’t know what happened to him… whether he is with militants of any agency… we urge all of them to return the son and sole earners of this family,” he added. (UNI)

Contractor booked as Executive Engineer accuses him of assault

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Precious Kashmir

05/07/2021

Budgam: Police have booked a contractor and his nephew after top government official accused them of assault and lodged a police complaint against them.

Sources said that on Saturday, a contractor who resides in Khansahab accompanied by his nephew visited office of the Executive Engineer Roads and Buildings (R&B).

The duo demanded release of pending bills for winter season while as Executive Engineer assured them that as soon as funds will be received their payment will be released without any delay.

Insiders said that there was an argument while Executive Engineer approached police station Budgam alleging that the contractor and his nephew not only assaulted him but also damaged some office furniture. He lodged a written complaint at police station Budgam.

Police accordingly took cognizance of the written complaint and registered an FIR vide number 192/2021 under section 353, 427, 506 IPC against the accused.

Confirming it, a police official from Budgam said that they are investigating the matter.

Meanwhile, a group of contractors has denounced the ‘motive and action’ of Executive Engineer. (KNT)

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