Shakeel Bakhshi survives an attack

Srinagar: Senior separatist leader and the founder of the Islamic Students League Shakeel Bakshi escaped a bid on life after some unknown persons fired upon him inside his residence at Bemina area of Srinagar on Wednesday late evening.

Shakeel Bakhshi

Family sources said that unknown gunmen on late last night entered Bakshi’s residence at Bemina area and opened fire at him.

They said that assailants missed the target and Bakhshi managed to escape unhurt. “Bakshi suffered minor injuries due to fall following the incident,” said family sources.

A top police official also confirmed it and said that Bakhshi managed to escape unhurt.

“A case under relevant sections of law has been registered and further investigations were taken up,” he said.

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Gang of burglars busted in Budgam, property worth lakhs recovered: Police

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Police in Budgam on Thursday claimed to have busted a gang of burglars and recovered stolen property worth lacs of rupees.

Five burglars arrested in Budgam

A Police spokesman in a statement said that in the recent past, Chadoora police received many complaints related to the theft of Maruti 800, Motor Cycles, Mobile phones and some provisional items in Chadoora area.

“Accordingly case FIR No’s 79/2019, 80/2019, 98/2019, 107/2019, 113/2019, 117/2019, 119/2019, 128/2019, under relevant sections of the law were registered in Police Station Chadoora and investigations were initiated,” said the spokesman.

“An SIT under the supervision of SHO was constituted by SDPO Chahar-i-Sharief to investigate these cases,” he said.

“During the course of investigation, the SIT identified five suspects namely Shiraz Ahmad Wani son of Ghulam Hassan Wani resident of Chadoora, Azad Ahmad Wani son of Ghulam Mohammad resident of Branwar, Sahil Manzoor son of Manzoor Ahmad resident of Chadoora, Mushtaq Ahmad Sofi son of Ali Mohammad resident of Chadoora, Irfan Showkat son of Showkat Ahmad Mir resident of Wathoora,” he added.

“When the officers spoke to them, they learnt about their involvement in many theft cases. On their disclosure stolen property worth lacs of rupees including one Maruti 800 car, 5 motorcycles, mobile phones and other provisional items were recovered. Investigation in the matter is going on,” said the spokesman.

“People of the area have appreciated the prompt action of Chadoora Police. Our consistent actions against anti-social elements should reassure the community members that we are making every effort to keep our society free of crime,” said police spokesman in a statement.

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FDA seals 2 manufacturing units, seizes food products worth 6 lakh

Srinagar: Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has conducted inspections of the manufacturing units viz JK Food Industries opposite Kotbalwal Jail, M/s Dairy King Food Product Gharaota Block Kotbhalwal, M/S sunrise Bread Box Bakery Purkhoo, M/S quality Fruit Ice cream, Machine Domana, M/s Vaid Milk Products Pvt. Ltd. Gangyal, M/s J.K Oil Industries, Gangyal, M/s Sansar oil Mills, Sansar Dal Mills & Sansar Flour Mills, Gangyal.

During the drive, it was observed that JK Food Industries had no proper basic infrastructure as mandated under the law for manufacturing of Noodles ( Dry) and accordingly Food License issued in favour of the said firm was suspended.

One of the Manufacturing Unit M/S Sansar Flour Mills, Gangyal who was found carrying manufacturing process in unhygienic conditions and without mandatory FSSAI Food License, was sealed on spot. During the Special drive 8 samples of various categories of food articles viz, Sewain, Frozen Dessert, Biscuits, Toned Dahi, Mustard Oil, Refined Soyabean Oil, Besan & Atta have been lifted and sent to the  Food Laboratory for analysis.

In Kashmir Division, various Food Manufacturing Units of Industrial Estate, Rangreth Budgam viz, Kashmir Dairy, Aqualite Waters, Aroma Sweets, Golden Sweets, Shaw & Shaw Foods, Royal Fast Food, Royal Bakery, Royal Sweets, Adfar Spices, Kanwal Spices, HR Spices and FIL Industries Ltd. were inspected by the team.

A total of 7 Food Samples were lifted from various Food Business Establishments and were sent to Food testing Lab for analytical purposes.

The manufacturing process of M/S Royal Fast Foods was prohibited and stocks of snacks worth Rs. 6.00 lakh were seized from the said manufacturing unit. The license of M/s Aroma Sweets was suspended for a period of ten days.

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Market checking: LMD recovers rupees 6, 500 from erring traders

Srinagar: Continuing its efforts to protect the rights of consumers, a team of Legal Metrology Department under the supervision of Assistant Controller (LMD) conducted market checking in and around Kishtwar town.

During checking the team booked 05 (Five) traders for violation of various rules of Legal Metrology Act and a compounding sum of Rs. 6500/= (Six thousand five hundred) was recovered from the offenders.

The Department also warned the traders to desist from fraudulent trade practices to deceive innocent consumers as they are also consumers in one way or the other.

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NHM issues selection list of 20 specialist doctors

Srinagar: National Health Mission, J&K, on Wednesday issued a selection list of 20 specialist doctors to increase access to improved maternal and child health care services across the State.

The specialist doctors were selected through walk-in-interview conducted on 30th and 31st of July 2019 at Jammu and Srinagar.

Mission Director, NHM J&K, Bhupinder Kumar, said that State Health Society selected the doctors in various specialities which include 07 Gynaecologists, 07 Anaesthetists, and 04 Paediatricians and 02 Radiologists for supplementing the health care institutions.

He said that the focus of National Health Mission shall continue to remain on the deployment of skilled health workforce for providing specialised services in rural and remote areas.

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Govt to setup inspection, certification centres for vehicles: Dr Samoon

SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary Transport Department Dr Asghar Hassan Samoon on Wednesday said that automated inspection and certification centres (ICC) will be set up for the rigorous inspection of motor vehicles in Private-Public Partnership (PPP) mode.

The Principal Secretary stated this during a meeting to review various projects and initiatives undertaken by the Department.

Picture for representation

The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer R&B Sami Arif, RTO Kashmir Akramullah Tak, General Manager JKPCC Harkawal Singh, Director Finance Transport Department Mahesh Das, Additional Transport Commissioner Ajaz Abdullah, SE R&B Javid Bukhari, and other concerned.

Transport Commissioner S P Vaid, Divisional Commissioner Ladakh Saughat Biswas, ARTO Kargil and other officers participated in the meeting via videoconferencing.

Dr Samoon said the ICCs will be set up in each district of the State to inspect vehicles and remove any defect before they are allowed to ply on roads.

He said that these centres will serve as technical centres for testing the roadworthiness of transport vehicles after evaluation of various identified parameters in a scientific manner.

“The fitness tests of motor vehicles, being carried out presently are visual, completely non-mechanised and nothing but subjective evaluation by the inspecting officer. The prescribed tests are more of a routine nature rather than fulfilling any meaningful exercise. With automated inspection and certification centres, we will be able to solve these issues,” he added.

During the meeting, the Principal Secretary asked Divisional Commissioner Ladakh to submit DPR for Regional Driving Institute at Leh at earliest.

He also directed the submission of Utilization Certificate of Rs 2.2 crore works of ICC Samba to MORTH GOI.

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Govt to start mass sterilization of dogs in Srinagar: Samoon

SRINAGAR: The sterilization of dogs under the aegis of Animal Birth Control Programme will go up from 10 to 100 dogs per day within two months in Srinagar city.

Principal Secretary Animal, Sheep and Fisheries Department Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon during a visit to the Tengpora facility directed starting the program at a massive level within two months.

Dr Samoon said that the sterilization programme will lead to a progressive decline in the stray dog population so eventually, it will lead to a decrease in dog bite cases.

He also instructed Director Health Services Kashmir to keep post-bite Anti Rabies Vaccine available at all dispensaries so that immediate necessary measures are taken in case of dog bites.

He was accompanied by Director Animal Husbandry Kashmir Purnima Mittal, Joint Commissioner works SMC, Health Officer SMC, Mobile Veterinary Officer SMC and other officers.

Dr Samoon also visited Modern Abattoir being executed through JKPCC at a cost of Rs 24.52 crore.

While seeking completion of an abattoir in three months, Dr Samoon stressed on the officers to submit timely utilization certificates (UCs) to the concerned authorities for the smooth release of funds.

Highlighting the importance of modern slaughtering facility in Srinagar, Dr Samoon said that its absence poses a serious health risk besides the waste produced after slaughtering of sheep, goat and poultry gives stray dogs a field day and increases their population.

He also directed the officers to speed up the establishment of livestock check posts at Nowgam bypass and Panthachowk to ensure entry of disease-free and healthy livestock for public consumption.

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Seminar on environmental issues held at Pampore

Srinagar

A seminar cum awareness camp on Water Its Uses Conservation and Say No To Polythene was organised by Tehsil Legal Services Authority in Government Boys Higher Secondary School Pampore on Wednesday.

Legal awareness camp on environmental issues held at Pampore

Chairman District Legal Services Authority Pulwama, Mohammad Ibrahim Wani, and Chairman Tehsil Legal Services Authority Pampore Nusrat Ali Hakak presided over the program.

An official statement said that the participants have given their views and have thrown the light on the subject which concluded in a positive response by making the public in general awareness regarding the conservation of water and use of Polythene bags.

“Khursheed-ul-Islam (Secretary NALSA), Khursheed Ahamd (Sr PO Awantipora), Akhter Rasool (Prosecution Officer Court Pampore), Manzoor Ahmad (SHO P/S Pampore) Lawyers from the Bar Association Pampore, Mushtaq Ahmad Ganaie Principal Government Boys Higher Secondary School Pampore and Principal Government Girls Higher Secondary School Pampore were present on the occasion,” it said.

The function was successfully concluded by distribution of prizes and Certificates in favour of the participants, said the statement

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Gunfight rages in Shopian village

Srinagar: A gunfight between the joint team of forces and militants has started in Badarhama village of Shopian in south Kashmir.

Reports said that a joint team of forces including paramilitary forces, Army and Jammu and Kashmir police launched a cordon and search operation in Badarhama village after receiving specific inputs about the presence of militants in the village.

The firing from both sides was going on when this report was filed.

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India, Pakistan armies trade fire along LoC in Uri

Srinagar

India and Pakistan armies on Wednesday traded fire along LoC in Uri sector of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

An army officer said that Pakistani troops opened fire from across the border near Churanda village in Hajipeer area of Border town Uri this evening.

He said that the soldiers manning the fence also responded the fire strongly. However, there was no immediate report of any casualty.

Meanwhile, the exchange of fire between the two sides is going on.

A police officer also confirmed the exchange of fire in Uri and said that police Control room has been alerted in case of any eventuality.

Pertinently, India and Pakistan armies on Tuesday also trade shelling along Line of Control (LoC) in Mohra sector of Uri, Tanghdar, Keran, Jumgund and Gurez. (GNS)

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Triple Talaq: Why PDP Lawmakers Abstained?

SRINAGAR: The passage of ambitious Triple Talaq Bill by Narendra Modi led government in Rajya Sabha is being considered a major victory. The Upper House could have blocked the move because BJP lacks enough number in the House, unlike Lok Sabha.

In a House where BJP lacks a majority, the bill was supported by 99 members as there were only 84 opposing it. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill will now go to President Ram Nath Kovind for his assent. Once it gets the assent of the President and notified by the government, it will replace the triple talaq ordinance promulgated in February. The triple talaq bill has been a bone of contention between the Narendra Modi government and the Opposition since December 2017, when the government first tabled the legislation in the Lok Sabha.

Commentators give credit of floor management to the BJP that ensured its victory despite not having enough numbers. The passage of the bill was embarrassing for the opposition, especially for the Congress. As many as 23 opposition members were absent from the House.

As many as 13 members from AIADMK, six each from Janata Dal (U), and Samajwadi Party (6), seven from BJD, four from BSP decided to walk out, resulting in a reduced majority mark in the Upper House that helped the bill sail through. In fact, four Congress leaders Vivek Tankha, Pratap Singh Bajwa, Mukut Mithi and Ranjib Biswal were absent even as another member Sanjay Singh resigned from the Congress and the Rajya Sabha earlier in the day. 

Besides, five members of the Samajwadi Party were absent during the voting. One member each from Trinamool Congress, DMK, IUML and Kerala Congress were also absent at the time of voting. 

Now the debate has come to Kashmir, India’s only Muslim majority state, whose members also boycotted the voting. The BJP duo abstained thus helping the BJP indirectly. 

PDP verbally opposed the bill as Mehbooba termed that BJP was “entering our homes” using the legislation. After the passage of the bill, Mehbooba criticised the need to pass the bill banning instant triple talaq. 

“Fail to understand the need to pass the triple talaq bill especially since the Supreme Court had already declared it illegal. Undue interference seemingly to punish Muslims. Given the current state of the economy, should this really have been a priority?,” Mehbooba said in a tweet. 

She was quickly reacted by Omar Abdullah questioning her logic and reminded her of how PDP’s abstention helped them in getting the bill passed.

“Mehbooba Mufti ji, you might want to check how your members voted on this bill before tweeting. I understand they abstained which helped the government with the numbers needed to pass the bill. You can’t help the government & then “fail to understand the need to pass”!” Omar’s tweet read.

The exchange of tweets triggered many responses calling out the two former Chief Ministers and accusing them of ‘hypocrisy’.

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Restore confidence of people, change your J&K Policy: G A Mir to Centre

Srinagar

The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President G A Mir has said that Congress Party won’t make compromises on the urges and aspirations of the people, shall fight against any kind of discrimination and injustice with any region in JK.

Mir also asked the Centre to change its JK policy to restore the confidence of the people in J&K, as that, people were feeling alienated due to the approach and wrong policies adopted by it (Centre Govt).

Addressing series of public meetings at Manzmoh, Dongwari, Shistergam, Dalwach in Dooru area of South Kashmir, JKPCC President Ghulam Ahamd Mir said that Centre was required to change policy with regard to Jammu and Kashmir in order to restore confidence of the people, who have been witnessing many things happening since the BJP assumed power at Centre resulting in there was  deep alienation among the people.

Mir also reiterated that Centre must put an end to rumour-mongering with regard to the special status of JK policy, saying that any misadventure won’t settle down things rather it would deteriorate the situation to the largest extent, which would neither be in National Interest nor JK, Mir cautioned.

Taking a dig at BJP government over failing to restore the democratic rights to the people, Mir said since the BJP came into power, the situation remained  chaotic in JK, no development has taken place, as was promised by BJP PDP to people during 2014, instead the State Assembly was dissolved ensuring that no other party was able to form the Govt in JK besides the Elections to State Legislature were put on hold on one pretext or the other aiming to rule the State directly on the part of BJP Govt at Centre, Mir said.

Jammu and Kashmir State is one, any discrimination with any region won’t be tolerated, Mir added and said that Congress Party has always taken care of urges and aspirations of the people, it will continue to fight against discrimination and injustice with any regions.

Referring to the difficulties confronting people, Mir said the previous Congress Govt in State-sanctioned road from Manzmoh to Bakerwal check-in Veerinag under PMGSY, but the was intentionally stopped by the previous PDP BJP Coalition merely on political lines by not caring about the hardships of inhabitants.

He said the Bakerwal Check is without electricity despite providing polls and wire by previous Congress NC Govt, it was unfortunate that PDP led Govt could Govt not even provide two transformers to this backward area, which was indicative of political vendetta on the part of PDP.

Senior Congress Leaders, PCC, DCC members, Block Presidents, Youth leaders also addressed the public meetings.

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Educationist Anand Kumar meets Governor

Srinagar: Anand Kumar, Educationist from Bihar met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan on Wednesday.

Kumar who is known best for running his ‘Super 30 Programme’, which he started in Patna, Bihar in 2002, and which coaches underprivileged students for IIT-JEE, the entrance examination for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), apprised Governor about his ongoing and future plans for extending coaching facilities to much larger number of students from families having meagre financial resources, the spokesman said.

Governor lauded the efforts of Kumar in providing residential coaching facilities to the deserving students and observed that such initiatives of mentoring youth in pursuing their professional dreams is what is required to guide young minds on the right track. He also praised his biopic ‘Super 30’ and observed that it would be made tax free in the State.

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Man gets 10 years of Jail for raping a minor in Anantnag

Srinagar: The Additional District and Sessions Judge Anantnag Khaleel Ahmad Chowdhary on Wednesday granted judgment in favour of the minor girl from village Kehribal of Anantnag, who was raped by a person identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Khan, son of Mohammad Afzal Khan from the same village.

According to the spokesman the incident happened during the intervening night of January 6 and 7 of 2017. The girl was nine years old at that time.

An FIR in this context was lodged by the father of the victim on January 7, 2017under Section 376 Clause 02 Sub Clause RPC.

It was also given out in the judgment that in case of default in depositing the imposed fine of Rs 50, 000 by the convict, further 06 months imprisonment will be added, the spokesman said.

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Govt announces summer break for Kashmir colleges

Srinagar

The Higher Education Department has officially announced summer vacations for all colleges in Kashmir valley and winter zone of Jammu from August 1 to 10.

The order in this regard was issued by Commissioner Secretary Higher Education Department (HED) Talat Parvez Rohella on Wednesday.

“All Government Degree Colleges of Kashmir division and winter zone Jammu division shall observe summer vacations with effect from August 1 to August 10, 2019,” reads the order.

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Amarnath Yatra to remain suspended till August 4

Srinagar: In view of inclement weather conditions, shooting stones and landslides particularly in the state, particularly in Jammu region, the Amarnath Yatra will remain suspended till 4th August 2019.

India Meteorology Department has predicted heavy rainfall for next few days all over Jammu and Kashmir, which may cause landslides and shooting stones on the highway between Jammu and Srinagar, particularly in the stretch between Ramban and Banihal, which is highly vulnerable to landslides and shooting a stone.

The track from Baltal and Pahalgam has become slippery and slashy due to heavy rainfall and the situation is likely to aggravate in the next couple of days in view of weather advisory issued by IMD.

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PUF kick starts signature campaign to protect Articles 35A, 370

Srinagar

A veteran Kashmiri Pandit Ashok Karihuloo was the first to put his signature supporting Special status of the state including 35-A and 370 at an event at Srinagar on Wednesday organized by PUF, said the statement.

Er Rasheed, Javaid Mustafa Mir and Dr Shah Faesal addressing a press conference in Srinagar on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. KL Image by Bilal Bahadur

Kick starting signature campaign seeking the protection of Article 35-A and 370 and asking BJP government at the Centre not to enforce any unconstitutional delimitation, PUF on Wednesday has warned Centre of serious consequences if it continues to play with the emotions and sentiments of people of J&K by dragging the state into controversial issues and debates.

Addressing a press conference today PUF leader and JKPM president Dr Shah Faesal thanked people of Jammu in general and members of Jammu BAR association in particular for showing their concerns over Article 35-A and 370.

Dr Shah Faesal warned Delhi of its misadventures and said that if Delhi is still keen for delimitation it must wait till assembly elections are over and let New Assembly take a call over the issue.

He said “Unity and integrity of state has to be protected at all costs and PUF is ready to support all such voices who believe in unity and integrity of the state. Delhi must respect all mutual agreements between the Union of India and J&K”.

Chairman co-ordination committee PUF Javid Mustafa Mir added that New Delhi should restrain from diluting the special status and the issue is not only about Kashmir but that of the entire state.

AIP President Er Rasheed during the press conference asked BJP to tell masses in India if the agenda of BJP is more important than that of Indian constitution.

Er Rasheed said, “The way people all over the state are showing their concern over Article 35-A and 370 it should be an eye-opener for BJP. No one is afraid of delimitation but by talking about discrimination with Jammu region, a wedge is being created between various regions and various communities without any logic, which is most unfortunate. If BJP has so much of lust of power, they must win hearts and minds of people, so that their mission +44 is achieved and no one can object to their being in power.”

Er Rasheed said that the signature campaign will be taken to every constituency and every village of the state as protecting the special status and preventing unauthorized delimitation is a priority for every citizen of the state.

Dr Shah Faesal appealed masses to support the signature campaign and said that the signature campaign is a most prompt and civilized way to tell people of India and rest of the world that what Kashmiris stand for. Er Rasheed added that PUF is always open for unity and we left no stone unturned to take NC, PDP and others into confidence to have a joint strategy for protecting the special status.

He added that PUF is still awaiting initiatives from NC to call all-party meet and reiterated that if NC and others are not interested in taking concrete measures, PUF will do whatever possible and required on its own to defend the special status and stop illegal delimitation of assembly constituencies.

He said that the perception about Jammu having less number of seats is wrong as during past thirty years Kashmiris have preferred not to enroll themselves as voters due to turmoil, thus some are under the assumption that Assembly segments in Kashmir have less number of votes as compared to Jammu region.

Er Rasheed condemned PDP members in Rajya Sabha for their abstention from voting on triple Talaq bill.

He said that triple talaq bill is simply infiltration in religious affairs and unacceptable. Rather claiming to be caring for Muslim women union government should focus on mob lynching. While one can little expect from parliamentarians of rest of India but the shameful abstention from voting over the bill by PDP members is unacceptable and exposes PDP’s real face. Er Rasheed while appealing for restraining at borders expressed deep concern over cross LOC shelling in Karnah and Uri areas and said that the life in border areas is becoming miserable. Later PUF office bearers from various constituencies kick-started the signature campaign and took the pledge that they will take the campaign to its logical end.

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Questioning Dr Farooq when mainstream parties are protecting special status raises questions: Mehboob Mufti

Srinagar

Reacting to the questioning by Enforcement Directorate (ED) to NC president Farooq Abdullah in connection with Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association scam, PDP president Mehbooba said that questioning Dr Farooq at this time raises suspicions and questions.

Dr Farooq was summoned by ED to appear before the agency at their Chandigarh office today. Dr Abdullah has been previously interrogated by a team of CBI in the alleged scam in January 2018. The investigation in the case is still on.

In response to it, Jammu and Kashmir former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said; “JK cricket scam is an old case that’s been under investigation for quite some time. ED questioning Farooq sahab at a time when J&K mainstream parties are collectively standing up to protect its unique identity raises suspicions & questions. Misusing central agencies to harass & intimidate those who dissent or don’t fall in line has become quite blasé & brazen.”

In 2015, The Jammu and Kashmir High Court handed over the investigation of the alleged Rs 113 crore scam in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) to the CBI while indicting the state police for failing to carry out the probe in which former chief minister Farooq Abdullah has been named.

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Fresh Deployments For A Grand Independence Day: Report

Srinagar

The recent order of deployment of additional 100 companies of Central armed forces in Kashmir was to provide security cover for a move to hoist the Tricolour in every panchayat in the state this Independence Day, The Indian Express quoted government sources as saying.

“The government is infusing troops as many panchayat heads want to hoist the national flag this Independence Day. This deployment is being done to ensure no disruption to the process and avoid any untoward incident,” The Indian Express quoted sources as having said. Over the weekend, reports of deployment of additional troops in the state had led to intense speculation over the Centre’s plans.

The newspaper quoted sources said that the ruling BJP has already given instructions to its units in every panchayat of the state to hoist the Tricolour on August 15. Following the panchayat elections in the state last year, which it considers as a “gain in grassroots democracy”, the BJP also hopes that the move will help it gather momentum for the assembly elections that are expected to be held this year.

According to sources, preparations for the elections topped the agenda of the meeting of senior BJP leaders with its J&K core group in Delhi Tuesday evening. The meeting follows BJP president and Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to the state during which he held detailed discussions with the state unit leaders. The party’s working president J P Nadda is expected to visit the state soon.

The report said that Tuesday’s meeting, chaired by Nadda, was attended by party general secretary (organisation) B L Santosh, general secretary in charge of J&K Ram Madhav, Union Minister Jitendra Singh, national vice president Avinash Rai Khanna, state chief Ravinder Raina and senior leaders from the state, including Nirmal Singh and Kavinder Gupta.

Later, Raina told reporters: “The announcement of elections could take place any time after the Amarnath Yatra concludes. As our Home Minister said in the Lok Sabha, the government and the BJP are ready to face elections whenever they are announced.”

The report quoted sources said that state leaders have been asked to focus on developmental issues and campaign against the corruption at all levels. “The participants were of the view that initiatives taken by the central government against corruption have rattled some leaders and separatists in the Valley,” they said.

Sources said the BJP, which was a part of the ruling coalition in the state with the PDP until last year, has been discussing ways to ensure that funds and powers reach the panchayats in a “normalised” J&K. It has now decided to focus on winning as many seats from the Jammu, Leh and Ladakh regions while providing “resources and manpower” for Independents in the Kashmir Valley, they said.

Reviving its “Mission 44 +”, which was its goal in the 2014 assembly elections, the BJP’s target is to gain adequate numbers in the assembly. The BJP manifesto, released ahead of the 2019 general elections, referred to annulling Article 35A, which empowers the J&K legislature to define permanent residents of the state.

However, the party’s senior leaders have denied speculation that the Centre was planning to initiate discussions on eliminating Article 35A. On Tuesday, they indicated that the BJP would not tinker with the provision before the assembly elections. “Our priority is to hold the elections successfully in the state. We are confident that the BJP will do well,” a senior leader said.

Sources said the issue of Article 35A was not discussed in detail as “the matter is to be decided by the top leadership”. “The state leadership has been advised to prepare for elections. They have been asked to get booth committees and the social media campaign ready immediately,” said sources.

The BJP leaders were of the view that rumours in the Valley about moves to eliminate Article 35 A and Article 370 were “spread by separatists and their supporters”. “The central government’s zero-tolerance on terror and stringent action against corruption, including the crackdown on J&K bank, have terrified them,” sources said.

They said that even as the party steps up its political activities through the over 4,000 sarpanchs elected last year, the Centre will expedite the devolution of Rs 2,400 crore in funds awarded by the 14th Finance Commission and Rs 900 crore through Centrally Sponsored Schemes.

In order to achieve its targets, the party wants to help Independents in the Valley, which accounts for 46 seats in the 87-member assembly. The BJP won 25 seats in the 2014 elections, all from the Jammu region. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, it won the Udhampur, Jammu and Ladakh seats reported The Indian Express.

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ED questions Dr Farooq Abdullah in cricket association scam

Srinagar

In a development which can have far-reaching political implications, Enforcement Directorate (ED) is grilling former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in connection with the multi-crore Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association scam.

“Farooq Abdullah was summoned to appear before the agency at their Chandigarh office. Around 12.30 pm on Wednesday, he appeared before the financial probe agency,” India Today quoted sources as saying.

The report said that Farooq Abdullah has been previously interrogated by a team of CBI in the alleged scam in January 2018. The investigation in the case is still on.

“In 2015, The Jammu and Kashmir High Court handed over the investigation of the alleged Rs 113 crore scam in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) to the CBI while indicting the state police for failing to carry out the probe in which former chief minister Farooq Abdullah has been named,” said the report.

While referring to Abdullah’s name in the scam and citing reasons for handing over the probe to the CBI, the court had said that the president of the JKCA is a “tall political personality” having served as the CM of the state and served as the Union minister in the previous government.

His complicity is alleged in granting approval to two contradictory resolutions pertaining to the operation of bogus accounts of the JKCA to keep accused Ahsan Mirza in control of financial matters despite his ceasing to be a treasurer after the 2011 elections.

The court had also said that since the embezzled funds have allegedly originated from BCCI in Mumbai, the Crime Branch would encounter a lot of hassles in investigations as its jurisdiction is limited to the state, reported India Today.

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Minor boy dies in Udhampur house collapse

Srinagar

An 8-year-old boy died and a teenage girl was injured in two separate incidents of house collapse in Udhampur area of Jammu and Kashmir late Tuesday night.

Reports said that the minor boy Pawan Kumar (8) and a girl Sunita  (13) injured seriously after their residential houses were damaged in outskirts of Udhampur due to overnight torrential rains.

Besides, several kaccha houses got also badly damaged, they said.

An official also confirmed the incident. (GNS)

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Armies of India,Pak exchange fire along LoC in Rajouri

Srinagar

The armies of India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged firing along Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu division.

An official said that the Pakistani army opened fire and mortar shells on Indian Army’s posts in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district.

“The soldiers manning the fence also responded the fire strongly,” he said.

However, there were no immediate reports of any damage from either side.

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Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu due to highway closure

Srinagar

Authorities on Wednesday suspended the Amarnath yatra from Jammu for a day due to blockade of Jammu-Srinagar national highway.

An official said due to blockade of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway no Yatri will be allowed to move towards the Valley today from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas.

Only pilgrims already in Baltal and Pahalgam will be allowed to move towards the cave shrine, he said.

So far, 26 pilgrims have died during the yatra. In addition to this, two volunteers and two security men also lost their lives.

The 45-day long annual Amarnath Yatra which started on July 1 has been going on smoothly. Till date, at least 3,31,770 pilgrims have paid their obeisance at Amarnath cave.

“This is the highest number of pilgrims to visit the Cave shrine in the last four years,” an official said.

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Woman killed, health official injured in cross LoC firing

Srinagar

A woman died while as a health official suffered injuries after India and Pakistani armies exchange shelling in Gurez sector of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district late Tuesday evening.

Reports said that the woman namely Rahimi Begum (35) wife of Abdul Ahad Bhat and the employee of health department Manzoor Ahmad Malik sustained serious wounds after a shell landed in the residential area of Bagtore Gurez late last evening.

Both the injured were immediately taken to a nearby hospital from where the woman was referred to SMHS Srinagar in critical conditions, they said. However, the woman later at around 2:00 succumbed her injuries.

A police officer said that the duo were injured on Tuesday night after a shell fired by Pakistani forces landed in the residential area of Bagtore.

He confirmed that the woman succumbed later in SMHS hospital here. (GNS)

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Body of 35-year old man found in south Kashmir village

Srinagar

A body of a 35-year old man was found at Yar Kalampora area of Shadimarg in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday.

Reports said that some locals spotted the body at Yar Kalampora area and immediately informed police about it.

A police team reached the site and recovered the body.

Confirming it, a police officer identified the deceased as Abdul Gani Wagay (35) son of Ghulam Hassan Wagay of Sehpora village.

He said that the deceased according to reports was mentally unsound.

A case under 174 CrPc has been initiated and further investigations were taken up to ascertain the cause of death. (GNS)

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Amarnath Yatra:10,360 pilgrims pay obeisance at holy cave

Srinagar: On the 30^th day of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, 10,360 Yatris paid obeisance at the Holy Cave. Till date 3,31,770 Yatris had the darshan of the Shivling at the Holy Cave.

One critically sick Yatri Usha, a woman of Mahaveer Sharma, age 60 yrs, a resident of Ganganagar, Rajasthan was evacuated by helicopter today from Sheshnag to SKIMS, on the direction of Governor Satya Pal Malik.  In all 16 critically sick Yatris have been air evacuated by the Shrine Board for immediate specialized treatment till date.

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Anantnag: Militants killed in Katoo gunfight identified

Srinagar: Two Jaish militants were killed in an encounter with government forces in Katoo village of Anantnag district in south Kashmir on Tuesday, pPolice said.

A police official identified the slain militants as Jaish commander Fayaz Panzoo and Shan Showkat Bhat, are locals. Earlier, the police spokesman said that on a credible input, a cordon and search operation was launched jointly by police and security forces in Katoo village. During the search operation, the hiding militants fired on the search party. The fire was retaliated leading to an encounter.

In the ensuing encounter, two militants were killed and the bodies were retrieved from the site of encounter.  Incriminating material including arms and ammunition was recovered from the site of encounter.

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Governor inaugurates 2 day Principals’ Conference of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti

Srinagar: Governor Satya Pal Malik inaugurated a two-day Principals’ Conference of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Chandigarh region, at the SKICC here today.

Vivek Singh, Principal Secretary to Governor Bihar and Sarita Chauhan, Secretary School Education were present on the occasion, the spokesman said.

Governor inaugurates 2 day Principals’ Conference of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti

Welcoming the Principals of Navodaya Vidyalayas to the Conference, Governor observed that Navodaya Vidyalayas are one of the best educational institutions in the country which are imparting quality education to its students and ensuring their holistic development. He mentioned that Navodaya Vidyalayas are satisfactorily working towards their objective of providing quality education to poor students, who are making their mark in various professional fields.

Governor noted that teachers are the mentors of the future generation and their teaching reflect in the values and ethics imbibed by their students who subsequently go on to constitute the workforce of the country and added that any negligence in this sector proves detrimental for the progress of society.

Considering the demand of providing land by the State Government for opening more Navodya Vidaylayas, Governor said that lands have been identified by the Government in Srinagar, Bandipora, Pulwama, Ramban and Kishtwar districts.

Governor noted that although our country has taken significant steps in revamping the current education system but a lot still needs to be done by our policymakers to improve quality of research and inculcate scientific temper amongst our youth. He stressed on providing the best laboratories for our students to enable them to excel globally.

Governor urged the visiting Principals to spare time for sight-seeing of Kashmir which is famous for its natural beauty. He observed that people here are very hospitable and peaceful and there is nothing to fear for a tourist. He said that Shri Amarnthaji Yatra and Hajj which are going on smoothly at present are an excellent example of harmony existing in the society here and successful completion of Shri Amarnathji Yatra every year is possible only because of involvement and support of local people. He urged the media to highlight the positive stories of Kashmir and its people reflecting Kashmiriyat in its true essence.

The governor on the occasion lauded talent of Kashmiri youth, which he said is second to none, and observed that his Administration is concerned about meeting their aspirations and many initiatives have been taken to provide them suitable platforms in the arenas of sports, entertainment, academic and extracurricular activities.

The governor on the occasion felicitated Vivek Singh, Principal Secretary to Governor Bihar, for his contribution in popularizing Cryptic Crossword all over the country. Students of  J&K Navodaya Vidyalayas presented songs and Rouf dance on the occasion.

Governor also presented prizes to Principals of Navodaya Vidyalayas for their schools being adjudged best in curricular and extra-curricular activities.

B.K. Singh, Commissioner NVS, presented the Welcome Address and a Report of NVS highlighting the functioning and achievements of Navodaya Vidyalayas. M.A. Muneeb, Deputy Commissioner, NVS, gave the Vote of Thanks.

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Cheat Case: Crime Branch recovers 30, 50,000 rupees

Srinagar

In a major breakthrough, Crime Branch, Jammu has recovered 30.50 lakhs in case FIR No. 70/2019 u/s 420/RPC registered at P/S Mendhar (Now Crime Branch, Jammu). The money was swindled by the accused from the gullible people of Tehsil Mendhar and its surrounding areas after inducement on the pretext of providing them different products with huge interest.

The spokesman said that amount was recovered after a sequence of action and intelligence development by the SIT of Crime Branch, Jammu which resulted in grilling the accused and suspects to affect the recovery. The amount was paid by the accused Tariq Mehmood to Javaid Iqbal, son of Mir Mohammad, a resident of Dharana Tehsil Mendhar District Poonch for further investment.

The other recoveries made in the case so far include recovery of an amount to the tune of ` 25, 99,500/- (Total amount recovered–` 56.50 Lacs) besides, seizure of following including JK02CE-8650 Scorpio, JK02CF-7112 Scorpio, JK02CD-1112 Creta, JK02CD-7851 Jeep Campas, Shops and building belonging to the accused have also been sealed.

Brief facts of the case are that on 16,05, 2019, a complaint was lodged with P/S Mendhar District Poonch by Abdul Karim, son of Raj Mohammad, a resident of Pathanteer Mendhar and others, alleging therein that accused identified as Tariq Mehmood, son of Mohammad Aziz, a resident of village Chhugan Tehsil Mendhar District Poonch, Murtaza Ahmed, son of Mohd Bashir, a resident of Chak Banok Tehsil Mendhar, Imtiaz Ahmed, son of Mohammad Aziz, a resident of village Chhugan Mendhar and others induced the gullible people of Tehsil Mendhar and its surrounding areas of providing different products with huge interest and duped them of Crores of rupees.

On receipt of the said complaint case, FIR No. 70/2019 u/s 420/RPC was registered at P/S Mendhar. Being a case of immense public importance, the investigation of the case was transferred to Crime Branch, Jammu by PHQ on 20-05-2019 and the investigation of the case was taken up by the Crime Branch on 22.05.2019.

in this regard, a SIT was constituted by Crime Branch, Jammu to have an in-depth investigation of the case. During the course of investigation 06 accused persons have been arrested by Crime Branch, Jammu in the case and the preliminary charge sheet of the case has been produced before the Hon’ble Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, Mendhar, Poonch against the 06 accused persons on 20-07-2019. Further investigation of the case is in progress.

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JKYF urges people to generate empathy for poor, needy people

Srinagar: The speakers at three awareness programmes on “Social Service & Its Importance” organized by J&K Yateem Foundation in collaboration with DIET Kupwara, B.Ed College Kupwara and Gulzar Memorial B.Ed College Nowpora Sopore Baramulla urged cross-section of people to inculcate a sense of understanding and feeling about the sufferings of poor, needy and underprivileged sections of society.

JKYF urges people to generate empathy for poor, needy people

They emphasized the need to join hands to take forward the voluntary cause of welfare and rehabilitation of orphans, widows and destitute in Kashmir and other parts of the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

Nusrat Haider, Principal B.Ed College Kupwara in her speech threw light on the importance of associating with the cause of humanitarian work to mitigate sufferings of needy. She also urged the younger generation to voluntarily associate themselves with the social service cause to contribute their part towards social rebuilding process.

Mohammad Yaseen Mir, Principal DIET Kupwara expressed satisfaction to be part of such awareness programmes highlighting the noble cause.

Javaid Ahmad Lone, Zonal Education Planning Officer (ZEPO) Rohama Baramulla talked about the social challenge posed by the continuing plight and sufferings of poor and destitute. He stressed the need to encourage and invite a cross section of society to become voluntary partners in taking forward the great humanitarian cause.

JKYF’s film “Together with Orphans, Widows & Destitute” and “Taran-I-Baitul Hilal” (Baitul Hilal Orphanage Anthem) was presented and screened at Gulzar Memorial College, Nowpora Sopore Baramulla.

Hundreds of students, teachers and officials from all the three institutions participated in the awareness programmes. During all the three programmes, scores of donors committed their monthly monetary contribution by submitting donor forms on spot.

Senior Volunteer and District Representative Kupwara Peer Mohammad Amin, a Revenue Department official by profession, detailed about the JKYF’s programmes and activities while conducting proceedings of the two programmes in Kupwara district. Volunteer Riyaz Ahmad Mir, JKYF’s Tehsil Representative Rohama, conducted the proceedings at Nowpora Sopore programme.

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Anantnag: Two militants killed in Katoo gunfight

Srinagar: Two militants were killed in an encounter with government forces in Katoo Bijbehara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

The police spokesman said that on a credible input, a cordon and search operation was launched jointly by police and security forces in Katoo village. During the search operation, the hiding militants fired on the search party. The fire was retaliated leading to an encounter.

In the ensuing encounter, two militants were killed and the bodies were retrieved from the site of encounter.  The identities and affiliations of the slain militants are being ascertained, Police said.

Incriminating material including arms and ammunition was recovered from the site of encounter.

“Pertinently, with the efforts of police and security forces, it was a clean operation and no collateral damage took place during the exchange of fire,” the police spokesman said.

Police have also requested the general masses not to venture inside the encounter zone since such an area can prove dangerous due to stray explosive materials. People are requested to cooperate with police till the area is completely sanitized and cleared of all the explosive materials if any.

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Dr Farooq concerned over border skirmishes

Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference party president and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate death of a 12-day old baby who was injured in a heavy mortar shelling and firing in Shahpur sector of Poonch district.

Party president while expressing grief over the incident said, “Our party has always maintained that it is common population living across the LOC that has to bear the brunt of escalation of tension between India and Pakistan.  Unfortunately, the leaders across the border have always shut their eyes to the sufferings of people who come in the line of fire between the two countries.  I extend my condolences to the affected family. I pray for much-needed strength to them to bear the inconsolable loss. It is indeed heart wrenching to see such tragedies.”

While impressing upon both India and Pakistan to maintain maximum restraint, the party president said, “Every time skirmishes escalate on border or LOC, it is common populace that has to bear the brunt. I urge both the countries abide by the ceasefire agreement religiously. The intermittent border skirmishes, whenever they take place render the activities of people living across LOC dysfunctional. It is high time for both countries to respect the dignity of the lives of people living across the border. The need of the hour calls for a total cessation of hostilities, ‘adding, “I urge the incumbent governor administration to provide succour to the affected families.”

Meanwhile, provincial president YNC Jammu, Aijaz Jan visited the injured at the hospital to inquire about their health. While expressing concern over the incident he said, “A twelve-day old infant has fallen prey to the shelling; one can well imagine the plethora of problems which the residents living along Borders areas are going through.” He has also demanded 5 lakh rupees compensation for those who have sustained injuries and ten lakh rupees for the kin of deceased. He has also called for an end to the shelling across LOC.

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KCCI delegation meets J&K Bank Chairman

Srinagar

A delegation of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by the President Sheikh Ashiq Ahmed held an interaction with R K Chibber, Chairman/CEO and other senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited at Corporate Headquarters, Srinagar.

KCCI delegation meets J&K Bank Chairman

According to a statement, Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad highlighted various banking issues related to the business community and the same were discussed in detail.

“Among the issues discussed were the reports about the merger of the Bank, status of restructured accounts, proper marketing of the FOREX Card of the J&K Bank, need for support to our Horticulture Sector, problems faced by artisans on account of the Artisan Credit Card Loan scheme, specialized products for Global promotion of Tourism through J&K Bank Branches, supporting products for Tour and Travel operators, working capital stress on the General Trade Sector etc,” the statement read.

The Chairman stated that the RBI had clarified about the news reports regarding the merger of the bank. He welcomed the suggestion about promotion of the tourism sector through various branches of the Bank and said that the idea of providing customized products for its employees and clients would be further explored.

R K Chibber stated that the J&K Bank was already functioning as ambassadors for the tourism sector and said that the Hon’ble Governor Mr. Satya Pal Malik had also focused on tourism promotion during the recent opening of a branch of the J&K Bank at Shirdhi, Maharashtra.

Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad stated that there was a dire need for regular interaction between the Bank and the KCC&I so that issues could be addressed in a regular and structured manner. Sheikh Ashiq Ahmed said that although the Bank had constituted a Joint Advisory Committee with the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry, no formal meeting was held. As a result, a communication gap had been created which needed to be corrected, said the statement.

R K Chibber stated that the Bank was fully conscious about the conditions prevailing in the State and assured the members of the delegation that the J&K Bank was always ready to support genuine cases and extend all support in this regard. He reiterated that explicit instructions had been conveyed to all branch heads to address the grievances of the account holders in a sensitive manner. He instructed to have regular meetings and Joint Advisory committee, said KCCI statement.

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Army man killed in cross LoC firing

Srinagar

An army soldier was killed in cross-border firing in Sunderbani sector of district Rajouri on Tuesday.

Naik Krishan Lal

A senior Police officer told news agency GNS that an army man was killed after Pakistan restored to unprovoked firing towards Indian posts.

The officer further said that Indian Army responded strongly and caused heavy damage to Pak Army posts and inflicted casualties to Pak soldiers.

The officer Identified slain soldier as Naik Krishan Lal (34) son of  Krishan Lal resident of Village Ghagriyal, Akhnoor.

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KU to host National Seminar on Prof Hamidi Kashmiri

Srinagar

The Department of Urdu, University of Kashmir is organising a Two Day National Seminar on “Hamidi Kashmiri-Shayar Aur Adeeb” which will begin from, August 06, 2019 at EMMRC Auditorium, University of Kashmir.

Late Prof Hamidi Kashmiri is a renowned name amongst the acclaimed poets, writers and educationists of Kashmir, who has served as former Vice-Chancellor, University of Kashmir as well.

Credited with 50 published books on various literary perspectives, Hamidi Kashmiri was honoured by the fourth highest civilian award of the country -Padma Shri award and other awards like Sahitya Academy Award and Ghalib Award.

The seminar would witness presence of some of the most prominent personalities in Urdu Language including Prof Shafeeqa Parveen former Director, Directorate of Distance Education, University of Kashmir, notable poet and media personality Farooq Nazki,  and Prof N M Kanwal from Department of Urdu, Delhi University and participation from the scholar community and faculty members from various universities within the country.

Hamidi Kashmiri left for heavenly abode last year on December 27, 2018, and the seminar would be an accolade to his distinguished contributions in Urdu literature. The event is partially supported by Meezan Publishers.

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Come clean on rumour mongering: G A Mir to Centre

Srinagar

Cautioning the people about the designs of divisive and anti-peace forces hell-bent upon to create restlessness among the masses, the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Ghulam Ahamd Mir has expressed serious concern over the current chaotic situation prevailing in State.

G A Mir

Mir asked the central government to come clean rumour-mongering in the State for some days, which has sent confusing signals across the State.

JKPCC President was addressing series of public meetings at Halsidar, Hergawas, Gamdoora, Heeward and Dodwagan in Dooru area of South Kashmir where he (Mir) cautioned the people about the designs of disruptive forces vitiating peaceful atmosphere by spreading rumours in the society and asked the centre to take effective measures to contain such type of forces in order to maintain peace and tranquillity.

Referring to the problems confronting people, Mir expressed serious concern over the pathetic condition of inhabitants of far off places in Dooru and elsewhere in Jammu and Kashmir, where people having been facing inconvenience due to non-connectivity of roads, poor supply of electricity, lack of medical facilities, overcharging of electric fees and sought immediate redressal of their grievances.

He also flayed the Centre over non-availability of funds to Panchayat bodies, saying that panchayats have not sanctioned  funds as reported by the Panchayat Bodies, so far, while as it was the right time for  the job cardholders to earn their livelihood, which has exposed the hollow slogans of Centre about empowering Panchayats, the reality was Centre & State have no policy on this count also, Mir said.

Mir also said that Halsidar Link road that has been sanctioned under NBARD sometime back, but the work was yet to be executed on this road, which was indicative of non-seriousness of the authorities and laid emphasizes over the execution of work on this road to ensure road connectivity to the people of this far lung area.

On this occasion Mir expressed serious concern over the current situation in State especially in valley and said people were feeling as Centre was going to take some policy decision with regard J&K, which amounts to disturb the socio-political scenario in, he asked the centre to come clean on such rumour-mongering as that will only restore the confidence of the people, G.A. Mir added.

Senior Congress Leaders, Block Presidents, PCC DCC Members and Youth leaders also addressed these public gatherings.

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Gunfight rages in south Kashmir’s Anantnag

Srinagar

A gunfight broke out between militants and counterinsurgent forces in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday.

Reports said that a joint team of Army and SOG launched a cordon and search operation in Kutto area of Bijbehara town after having credible inputs about the presence of some militants in the area

As the joint team of forces approached the suspected, the hiding militants fired upon forces triggering an encounter.

While confirming the news Police tweeted “Exchange of #fire between #securityforces & #terrorists in #Anantnag. Area under #cordon. Details will follow.”

Exchange of #fire between #securityforces & #terrorists in #Anantnag. Area under #cordon. Details will follow. @JmuKmrPolice

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) July 30, 2019

When last reports came in an exchange of firing was going on.

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Cross LoC firing in Karnah triggers panic

Srinagar

India and Pakistan armies on Tuesday afternoon trade shelling along LoC in Tanghdar sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

An army officer said that the Pakistani army resorted to unprovoked firing on the forward Indian positions in Tanghdar sector near Jaal complex at around 01:30 pm.

“Pakistani troops targetted our positions along the LoC in Tanghdar around 01:30 pm,” the army official told news agency GNS. The officer said that the soldiers manning the fence responded strongly.

When reports last came in, the intermittent exchange of shelling was going on.

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Syed Sehrish Asgar Is New Director Information

Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday ordered transfers in the administration.

In the interest of administration, the following transfers and postings are hereby ordered with immediate effect.

According to a Government Order No.894-GAD of 2019, Sushma   Chauhan,   IAS(JK:2009),   Deputy Commissioner, Samba, is transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Jammu.

Ramesh Kumar, IAS(JK:2011), Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, is transferred and posted as Additional Secretary to the Government, Industries and Commerce Department.

Avny Lavasa, IAS (J K: 2013), Deputy Commissioner, Leh, is transferred and posted as Chief Executive Officer, J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency, relieving Vikas Kundal, IAS(JK:2013), Additional Chief Executive Officer, Metropolitan Regulatory Authority, Srinagar of the additional charge of the post.

Syed Sehrish Asgar, IAS(PB:2013), Deputy Commissioner, Budgam, is transferred and posted as Director, Information, J&K, vice Gulzar Ahmad Dar, KAS, who shall await orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department.

Owais Ahmed, IAS(JK:2014), Deputy Commissioner, Shopian, is transferred and posted as Chief Executive Officer, JAKEDA.

Sachin Kumar Vaishy, IAS(JK:2015), Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh, is transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Leh.

Choudhary Mohammad Yasin, IAS(JK:2015), Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, is transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Shopian.

Rehana Batul, KAS, Managing Director, JKTDC, is transferred and posted as Director General, Social Welfare, Jammu.

Nazim Zai Khan, KAS, Special Secretary to the Government, Finance Department, is transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Ramban.

Rohit Khajuria, KAS, Special Secretary in the Summer Secretariat, is transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Samba.

Arvind Sharma, KAS, Chief Executive Officer, JAKEDA, is transferred and posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Revenue Department.

Tariq Hussain Ganai, KAS, Director, Estates, is transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Budgam.

Showkat Aijaz Bhat, KAS, Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, is transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam.

Shamim Ahmad, KAS, Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam, is transferred and posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Finance Department.

Asgar Hussain, KAS, awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, is posted as Managing Director, JKTDC.

Dr Bharat Bushan, KAS, Director, Social Welfare, Jammu, is transferred and posted as Managing Director, J&K  SC,   ST  and  OBC  Development IT Corporation, vice Ravinder Kumar Bhat, KAS, who shall await orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department.

Rakesh Kumar Srangal, KAS, Additional Chief Electoral Officer in the office of Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, is transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner in the office of Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, against an available vacancy.

Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, KAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, holding additional charge of Deputy Commissioner, Relief Organization (Migrants), Kashmir, is transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Relief Organization (Migrants), Kashmir, on full time basis.

Syed Hanief Balkhi, KAS, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Authority, Gulmarg, is transferred and posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar.

Inam-ul-Haq Sidiqui, KAS, Additional Secretary in the J&K Government Grievance Cell, is transferred and posted as Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Authority, Gulmarg.

Dr Des Raj Bhagat, KAS, Additional Secretary in the Service Grievance Secretariat, shall also function as Additional Secretary in the J&K Government Grievance Cell.

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Man arrested for killing daughter in north Kashmir: Police

Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday said they have arrested a man in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district who killed his daughter following a disagreement over her marriage proposal.

A police spokesman in a statement said Javid Ahmad Khan son of Rehmatullah Khan of Laridora area was arrested for killing his daughter and dumping the body inside the Kawharbala forest area.

“Police has registered a case FIR no. 23/2019 under the relevant section of law at Police Station Chandoosa in the instant matter,” said the spokesman.

“During the course of the investigation, officers investigating the crime learnt that Javid Khan had taken her daughter inside the forest area and murdered her following an argument pertaining to the fixing of her marriage led to a disagreement,” he said.

“The accused has been arrested and remains in police custody,” he added.

“Body of the girl has been handed over to her family members after completion of the medico-legal formalities. Experts from FSL also visited the scène of crime to gather vital pieces of physical and material evidence in the instant matter,” he said.

“Further investigation in the matter is going on,” said police spokesman.

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Put a stop to shock therapy in Kashmir: Tarigami to Delhi

Srinagar

Senior CPI (m) leader and former MLA Kulgam Mohammad Yousuf on Tuesday asked the Governor Administration to clear confusion over the government orders which have deepened uncertainty in Kashmir in the last few days.

Tarigami in a statement said that Governor Malik needs to clarify whether it is a rumour that 100 companies of additional companies of paramilitary forces are being deployed in Kashmir? One of his Advisor is saying “the deployment was a deliberate and calculated response to the need of security grid,” while the Governor says the ‘government’ orders being circulated on social media in Kashmir from past few days were invalid.

“Is it only a rumour, that another order directing police in Srinagar to collect details of management committees of masjids, has been issued? And are such other orders issued in the recent days also rumours? The government needs to clear this confusion. If they claim one of the orders has been issued to take masjid committees into confidence to check the drug menace, is the menace limited to Srinagar only and why this urgency now? If the government wants to check drug abuse, they should have also taken civil society members into confidence,” said Tarigami.

“For what purpose these exercises are being done, people want to know. If the government claims that militancy, stone-pelting and violence is decreasing, for what purpose additional troops are being deployed in Kashmir? For what purpose this ground test is being done,” he said.

“People are already in distress and stress due to ongoing violence. There was a need for confidence-building-measures to come out of this cycle of disillusionment and depression. Why this shock therapy time-and-again? Enough is enough. Please put a stop to such manoeuvres,” Tarigami in a statement said.

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Omar demands CBI probe into ‘fake’ orders circulated on social media

Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President and former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into ‘fake’ government orders being circulated on the social media.

Taking to social networking site Twitter, Omar wrote: “This is a very serious matter raised by the Governor. Fake orders were circulated under the signature of senior government officers. This is not something that can be dismissed with a simple sound byte.The CBI must be asked to investigate these fake orders & their origin.”

Earlier, Governor Satya Pal Malik said that the government orders which were circulated on social media in Kashmir were not valid.

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Everything normal, orders being shared on social media invalid: Governor Malik

Srinagar

Reacting to the orders which were making rounds on social media from past some days, Governor Satya Pal Malik on Tuesday cleared the air. He said ‘government’ orders being circulated on social media in Kashmir from past few days were all invalid.

“There has been no valid order by the government. All the orders are invalid,” Governor Malik said. He also said that the incidents are blown out of proportion here and also exaggerated.“If any small incident happens in Lal Chowk, I get news at Governor House that a blast has occurred in Lal Chowk. Such is the rumour-mongering in Kashmir.”

Governor appealed to the people not to pay heeds to rumors saying that everything was normal in the state.

On Monday, panic gripped Kashmir after a letter surfaced on social networking sites in which Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar, Haseeb Mughal asked five zonal SPs to provide details of masjids and their managements falling without their respective jurisdictions immediately for submission to higher authorities.

Earlier Railway Protection Force (RPF) asked the staff to store the ration for four months and to ensure the security of Railways property and of the employees.

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Any move against worship places, religious matters will be resisted: Mirwaiz

Srinagar

Hurriyat Conference (m) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday said that any move against the places of worship and the religious matter will be resisted strongly across Jammu and Kashmir.

Taking to social networking site Twitter, Mirwaiz wrote: “Concerned by Govt orders being circulated daily to create alarm among people, after the deployment of more forces. Any move against our places of worship and religious matters will be resisted strongly by all Muslims across the state. Do not deliberately vitiate the situation.”

Concerned by Govt orders being circulated daily to create alarm among people, after the deployment of more forces. Any move against our places of worship and religious matters will be resisted strongly by all Muslims across the state. Do not deliberately vitiate the situation.

— Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (@MirwaizKashmir) July 30, 2019

On Monday, panic gripped Kashmir after a letter surfaced on social networking sites in which Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar, Haseeb Mughal asked five zonal SPs to provide details of masjids and their managements falling without their respective jurisdictions immediately for submission to higher authorities.

Earlier Railway Protection Force (RPF) asked the staff to store the ration for four months and to ensure the security of Railways property and of the employees.

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Home Minister Amit Shah to hold meeting on J&K today

Srinagar

Union Minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting on Jammu and Kashmir with other senior BJP leaders on Tuesday.

Home Minister Amit Shah

“BJP Working President JP Nadda, General Secretary BL Santosh, Jammu and Kashmir party President and Deputy Chief Minister Ravinder Rana and Kavinder Gupta will attend the meeting,” ANI reported.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to join the meeting.

Earlier today, PM Modi, Shah, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi and Minister of State (MoS) for Water Resources Arjun Ram Meghwal arrived at the Parliament for the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting, reported ANI.

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NC gives ‘calling attention’ notice in Lok Sabha, raises security forces deployment issue during zero hour

Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Member Parliament Hasnain Masoodi on Monday gave notice under Rule 197 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of his intention to call attention of the Minister of Home Affairs to the panic and uncertainty that has taken Kashmir in its grip following deployment of additional Security Forces in large numbers to Kashmir and connected measures like directions to sent back families, store food for four months and drinking water making rounds of social media.

Masoodi through calling attention notice has demanded a statement from the Minister of Home Affairs on the subject to dispel all doubts and panic created by such unusual measures. He also raised the matter during Zero Hour and asked for necessary steps to end the uncertainty.

Earlier during the day Masoodi strongly opposed the extension of National Medical Commission Bill 2019 to Jammu and Kashmir pleading legislative incompetence. He insisted that as Entry 25 of Concurrent List under which the law was being enacted was not applicable to the State, the Bill could not be extended to the State.

Masoodi pointed out that Entry 25 was introduced by 42nd Amendment 1976 and the then State Government did not give ‘ concurrence ‘ to its application to the State. Masoodi also opposed the Bill on the grounds while MCI sought to be replaced was an elected body the proposed National Medical Council would comprise of Central Government appointees, controlled by the Central Government thus without autonomous character.

He also opposed NEET insisting that students from rural areas mostly from poor and downtrodden families without access to modern means of education and from different Boards with varying curriculum do not get a level playfield and have least chances of success. He said that the Bill must provide for Coaching Centers across the country for free coaching of students from poor, disempowered families so that they have a fair opportunity to compete for the Test.

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Notorious drug peddler held in north Kashmir’s Sopore, banned drugs seized

Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested notorious drug peddler at a checkpoint in north Kashmir’s Sopore town and recovered huge quantity of banned drugs from his possession.

Banned drugs seized from notorious drug peddler in north Kashmir’s Sopore

A police spokesman in a statement said that officers at a checkpoint established at Baghat Achabal  Sopore arrested one drug peddler identified as Arif Hussain Lone son of Abdul Hamid Lone resident of Lorihama Rafiabad.

“Huge quantity of Dicyclomine Fortaspas  Tramadol HCL Tablets have been recovered from his possession. He has been shifted to Police Station Sopore where he remains in custody,” said the spokesman.

“In this regard, a case FIR No 213/2019 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Sopore and investigation has been taken up,” he said.

“Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law,” he added.

“Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace,” said police spokesman in a statement.

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Fresh batch of 1,175 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath

Srinagar

A fresh batch of 1,175 pilgrims left Jammu on Tuesday for the Kashmir Valley to perform the Amarnath Yatra.

An official said that 1,175 including women and sadhus, left Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu base camp for Baltal and Nunwan camps under unprecedented security arrangements for amaranth yatra.

“Of these, 660 yatris are going to Baltal base camp while 515 are going to Pahalgam base camp,” he said.

So far, 26 pilgrims have died during the yatra. In addition to this, two volunteers and two security men also lost their lives.

The 45-day long annual Amarnath Yatra which started on July 1 has been going on smoothly. Till date, at least 3,21,410 pilgrims have paid their obeisance at Amarnath cave.

“This is the highest number of pilgrims to visit the Cave shrine in the last four years,” an official said.

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Ensure adequate safety measures in school buses: Dr Samoon

SRINAGAR:  Principal Secretary Transport Department Dr Asghar Hassan Samoon on Monday chaired a meeting to take a review of measures regarding the safety and security of children in school buses.

The spokesman said that meeting was attended by RTO Kashmir Ikramullah Tak, senior officers of the Transport Department, Private Schools Association President G N Var, Parents Association of Private schools President Mohsin Goni and other concerned.

Hearing the concerns of the parents and school managements, Dr Samoon said that Government is taking various initiatives to ensure the safety and security of school children. He asked the RTO to issue a circular regarding transportation facilities provided to the children as per the guidelines.

He also said that the driver of a school cab must have a valid license to drive LMV-Transport Vehicles for a period of at least four years and compulsorily wear a light blue shirt, light blue trousers and black shoes besides his name ID be displayed on the shirt. Dr Samoon also said that Private School Association shall be included in Road Safety Council.

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Adv Kumar inspects progress of dev works at GMC Anantnag, Nursing College

ANANTNAG: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar accompanied by Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo on visited Anantnag to review the progress of various ongoing works at Government Medical College, Anantnag being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 139 crore.

The Advisor directed the executing agency to ensure the completion of seven blocks of GMC Anantnag by May 2020. He also directed expediting the pace works for timely completion, the spokesman said.

It was said that the JKPCC has already completed the construction of two lecture halls, besides labs in district hospital Anantnag as the makeshift arrangement for making GMC Anantnag functional.

The MD and GM JKPCC informed the Advisor about the pace of works going on the administrative block, academic blocks, boys/girls hostel and labs of the said College. They also informed that an expenditure of Rs. 56 crore has been made against the availability of 108.6 crores, so far.

The Advisor also visited Nursing College Janglatmandi, under execution by JK Housing Board at an estimated cost of Rs 4.50 crore. The Executive Engineer JK Housing Board informed that the construction work will be completed by the end of November 2019, however, the makeshift arrangement has been made in old hospital building for which the necessary repairs and renovation work will be completed by the end of August 2019.

District Development Commissioner Anantnag Khalid Jahangir, Principal GMC Anantnag, SSP Anantnag, CMO Anantnag and other officers from district administration also accompanied the Advisor.

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Renault Srinagar Launches New Duster Car

Srinagar

Renault Srinagar on Monday launched the all-new Duster equipped with 25 brand new features and technology enhancements, at its Lasjan Bypass Srinagar.office

The car, according to the spokesman, was unveiled by Yusuf Jameel, Noted Journalist, in presence of management and staff of Srinagar Automotive Private Limited.

Renault Srinagar Launches New Duster Car At Its Lasjan Office On Monday, July 29, 2019.

“The iconic new Renault Duster looks bolder with the new tri-winged full chrome grille, new dual-tone body-colour front bumper which features muscular skid plates, new signature projector headlamps with Led DRLs that sync perfectly with the dominating and broad hood. It offers a high ground clearance of 205 mm while the AWD version offers a ground clearance of 210 mm along with high approach and departure angles to accommodate Indian road conditions and consumer preferences. The car is equipped with a host of active and passive safety features like Antilock-Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), driver and passenger airbags, rear parking sensors, seat belt reminder and speed alert. it starts at an attractive price of Rs 8.14 lakh,” the spokesman said in a statement.

With the superior mileage and high localization level, Renault Duster has best-in-class maintenance and it also offers a complimentary Road Side Assistance for 4 years.

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Amarnath Yatra: 2,055 pilgrims pay obeisance at holy cave

Srinagar:  On the 29^th day of the ongoing Amarnathji Yatra, 2,055 Yatris paid obeisance at the Holy Cave. Till date 3,21,410 Yatris had the darshan of the Shivling at the Holy Cave.

Yatra remained suspended today from Baltal route due to inclement weather, however, it proceeded smoothly from Pahalgam route.

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Develop high-density nurseries in each district: Dir Horticulture

SRINAGAR: Director Horticulture, Ajaz Ahamd Bhat on Monday said that the focus of the horticulture department should be on small and marginal farmers for their upliftment.

Develop high-density nurseries in each district: Dir Horticulture

Bhat made these remarks while chairing a review meeting of various departmental activities and different horticulture-related schemes, the spokesman said.

During the meeting, the Director took a comprehensive review of horticulture and allied activities being undertaken for the increase in quality production of fruit, it’s distribution and marketing.

Director Horticulture also reviewed the status, production and distribution of fruit from Harwan, Zawoora and Zakura nurseries under the horticulture department.

It was given out that 6,068 families in Srinagar are dependent on horticulture and the department plans to develop urban gardens within municipal limits of Srinagar city, which intends to cover more than 4000 families.

The meeting was informed that the department plans to give support in the establishment of storage, processing and preservation units besides providing assistance in refrigerated transport vehicles.

Joint Director Horticulture, Assistant Director Horticulture and chief horticulture officers from Srinagar and other districts of central Kashmir attended the meeting.

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JKSCPWCR to establish counselling centers at district headquarters

Srinagar: Chairperson Jammu and Kashmir State Commission for Protection of Women and Child Rights (JKSCPWCR) Vasundhara Pathak Masoodi on Monday said that the Commission is contemplating to establish counselling centres at district headquarters to facilitate the victims.

Chairing a meeting of officers and officials of the Commission, the Chairperson in a statement issued to media said that the crime against women and children is a sensitive issue and the Commission is committed to strictly deal with the offences against these vulnerable sections of the society.

She said that the Commission is also planning to evolve a comprehensive mechanism so that the complaints received in the Commission are attended in an effective manner and bring them to their logical conclusion.

The Chairperson also said that the Commission is also going to launch 24X7 helpline numbers for the convenience of complainants. An internship programme would also be initiated in the Commission for the Law students, she added.

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PDP activist shot at in south Kashmir

Srinagar

A PDP activist was injured after shot at by unknown gunmen in Mitrigham area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday evening.

Reports said that the gunmen fired upon the man namely Lateef Shah Ahmad in nearby orchards at Mitirgham village.

In the incident, Shah suffered bullet wounds in his legs and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. delayed also suggest that the said person has been referred to Srinagar hospital in critical condition.

A police officer also confirmed the incident to news agency GNS and said that they have taken cognizance and further investigations taken up.

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