Fresh Weather Update of Jammu Kashmir: Check Here

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June 28, 2022

Weather was mainly dry in Jammu and Kashmir during the last 24 hours as the MeT department forecast the same to persist on Tuesday.

“Weather is expected to remain hot and dry in J&K during the next 24 hours”, an official of the MeT department said.

Jammu had 29.9 degrees, Katra 27, Batote 20.9, Banihal 20 and Bhaderwah 19.2 as the minimum temperature.

Srinagar recorded 19 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam 13.2 and Gulmarg 12 degrees as the minimum temperature this morning.

In the Ladakh region, Drass town registered 8.4 degrees, Leh 12.3 and Kargil 16.2 as the night’s lowest temperature.

Journalist arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments

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June 28, 2022

Fact-checking website Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair was arrested by the Delhi Police on Monday for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through one of his tweets, officials said.

Earlier this month, a case against Zubair was registered under sections 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, language etc.) and 295A (deliberate and malicious act intended to outrage religious feelings) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), K P S Malhotra, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Cyber Cell), said.

Zubair was arrested in connection with one of his recent tweets that had a questionable image with a purpose to deliberately insult the god of a particular religion, the DCP said.

Police said the case was registered on the complaint of a Twitter user who accused Zubair of hurting religious sentiments.

Alt News co-founder Pratik Sinha alleged that Zubair was arrested in a case for which no notice was given by the police, which is mandatory under law for the sections under which he has been held.

“Zubair was called today by Special Cell, Delhi for investigation in a 2020 case for which he already had a protection against arrest from High Court. However, today at around 6.45 pm, we were told he has been arrested in some other FIR for which no notice was given which is mandatory under law for the section under which he has been arrested.

“Nor FIR copy is being given to us despite repeated requests,” Sinha said in a statement posted on Twitter.

Police in a statement said Zubair was “evasive” on their questions and neither provided the “necessary technical equipment” for the purpose of the investigation nor cooperated in the case.

“During investigation, the conduct of Mohammed Zubair was found questionable, which warranted his custodial interrogation to unravel the conspiracy in this matter. Accordingly, he has been arrested,” the statement said, adding that he will be produced in a court here.

According to the officials, Zubair’s tweets were getting re-tweeted and it appeared that there was a brigade of social media entities who indulged in hate mongering, thereby leading to a possible ramification on communal harmony and which was against the maintenance of public tranquillity.

On Monday, Zubair joined the probe in a case registered against him in connection with another tweet in 2020. During the investigation of the case, the Delhi Police had given a status report, in which that tweet was not found to be objectionable.

But his subsequent tweets were found to be questionable and derogatory, the police said, adding that in the investigation of FIR number 194/20, Zubair was examined earlier and the probe is about to be concluded.

“In June 2022, when Delhi Police was alerted by a Twitter handle that Mohammad Zubair had made an objectionable tweet earlier and his followers/social media entities had amplified and created a series of debates/hate mongering in the thread, he was examined in the case registered earlier this month and his role was found objectionable,” the statement said.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O’Brien condemned Zubair’s arrest.

“Strongly condemn the arrest of one of the world’s finest journalists @zoo_bear who exposes the BJP’s #FakeNews factory every single day. PM @narendramodi and @AmitShah for all the power you wield, you are essentially COWARDS,” the Rajya Sabha MP wrote on Twitter. PTI AMP RC

All Colleges in J&K to introduce Skill Courses this year

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June 28, 2022

All colleges in J&K will introduce a 30 credit voluntary skill certification programme this year.

This will be in addition to the curriculum prescribed by the UGC for the undergraduate programme and the aim to this will be to give the students an additional skill certification leading to their higher employability.

In addition several other innovative and reformative steps such as a uniform academic calendar, fidelity of the time table and exam schedule, student and institutional feedback, ERP support and biometric attendance will be introduced from this year onwards.

These remarks were made by the Principal Secretary Higher Education Department (HED), Rohit Kansal today.

He made these remarks while speaking at the two-day Conference on ‘NEP-2020: Preparedness & Implementation’ here at Lalla Arifa Auditorium of Govt. College for Women, MA Road. The conference is jointly being organised by four city colleges, viz. Amar Singh College, S P College, Islamia College of Science and Commerce and Women’s College M A Road.

Terming the NEP 2020 as a revolutionary policy, he said that the policy promises to change the entire higher educational ecosystem in India and its focus on flexibity, multidisciplinary and equity are unique and unprecedented. He reiterated that NEP 2020 had come into being after extensive stakeholder consultations and discussions, deliberations and suggestions from all concerned.

“Now it is time to implement the package. And when it comes to the implementation of policy, all of us have a role to play. Universities have a very important role being norm stetting institutions and the guardians of our academic standards; but in the actual implementation at the ground level the colleges will have to lead the way,” Kansal said while addressing the inaugural session of the conference.

During his address, Vice Chancellor Cluster University, Prof Qayoom Hussain talked about the importance of NEP 2020 and the preparedness of the University in drafting the syllabus and all related activities.

While speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir, Prof Neelofer Khan expressed confidence that the NEP 2020 would be fully implemented across all the educational institutions of J&K. She outlined the efforts of the University of Kashmir in this direction and promised all support to the Higher Educational Institutions in the implementation of the policy.

Director Colleges J&K, Dr Yasmeen Ashai gave a brief about the conference and said that the conference would help in effective and wide consultations with stakeholders and academicians and will set a roadmap for better implementation of NEP 2020.

Principal Government Women’s College Srinagar, Prof (Dr) Ruhi Jan Kanth gave a brief overview of NEP 2020 and said the policy envisages multidisciplinary and holistic education with creative and logical thinking coupled with extension of technology.

She said that the deliberations of the conference would be used to roll out NEP’s implementation in the Union Territory of J&K.

On the first day of the two day conference, a technical session on ‘Multidisciplinary & Holistic Education’ was also held which was chaired by VC University of Kashmir, Prof Neelofer Khan.

A total of 4 technical sessions will be held during the course of the conference wherein eminent academicians and administrators will participate in panel discussions to deliberate on the different aspects related to the implementation of NEP-2020. The Sessions will be chaired by Vice Chancellors of several Universities.

The conference was attended by eminent academicians, VCs of various universities, Principals of different colleges of Kashmir, faculty members and others.

J&K: Two youth killed in road accident

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June 28, 2022

A motorcyclist and a pedestrian were killed in a road accident in Ishbar Nishat area of Srinagar, reports said.

Reports said that a motorcyclist identified as Zahid Ahmad (24) Bhat of Ishbar Nishat hit a pedestrian identified as Shadaab (15) resident of Rajouri and collided with an electric pole near Lam Nishat this evening, resulting in grievous injuries to both of them.

They said that both the injured were shifted to SMHS hospital for treatment, where they succumbed to their injuries.

Meanwhile, police have registered a case in this regard.

J&K Police recover 7 stolen cycles, two arrested

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June 27, 2022

Jammu Kashmir police on Monday arrested two persons and recovered 7 stolen cycles.

According to the police, Drug addicts are now resorting to stealing things like Cycles. Seven stolen cycles recovered from two thieves who are also drug addicts. Case registered and accused arrested, Both are residents of Natipura, Srinagar

Lt Governor visits Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas, reviews arrangements for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims

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June 27, 2022

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who is chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), visited Yatri Niwas at Bhagwati Nagar and reviewed arrangements for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims.

The Lt Governor directed the concerned officials to ensure health facilities, adequate number of Doctors, nursing staff, sanitation staff, duty officers on the Yatra routes.

Earlier, the Lt Governor was briefed by concerned officers regarding the facilities along the Yatra route, besides the arrangements in regard to water, power supply, sewage disposal, food and RFID counters at the Yatri Niwas.

The Lt Governor called for collective efforts of all stakeholders and inter-departmental synergy to ensure best in class arrangements and smooth conduct of Yatra.

Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the visit, the Lt Governor said, lakhs of families had to face financial hardship since Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra could not be held for the last two years due to Covid pandemic. There is a lot of enthusiasm in the people of Jammu region and in Kashmir too this year and I see the local people are also ready to welcome the visiting pilgrims.

The security forces are alert and have made adequate arrangements for the smooth conduct of Yatra, besides it has been our endeavor to make the best arrangements this year, the Governor added.

As notified earlier, the yatra will commence on the Baltal and Chandanwari routes simultaneously from June 30.

Sh Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Sh Mukesh Singh, ADGP Jammu; Ms Avny Lavasa, Deputy Commissioner Jammu; Sh Rahul Yadav, Commissioner, JMC and senior officials from the civil administration and police accompanied the Lt Governor.

Jammu: Results of DGPC elections declared

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June 27, 2022

The result of election of members for District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committees, for Jammu district has been declared here today.

Over 600 people booked for drinking in public places

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June 27, 2022

Over 600 people were booked by the Delhi Police on Saturday and Sunday for consumption of alcohol in public places.

“On the directions of DCP Outer District Sameer Sharma regarding action against drinking in public place, the Staff of Outer District of Delhi Police conducted a special drive against drunkards at Public Places on Saturday and Sunday to restrain the consumption of alcohol at Public Places and to curb crime offenses due to consumption of alcohol. During this drive, 607 persons were found consuming alcohol in public places and action was initiated against them,” stated the police.

Drinking in public often creates nuisance and disturbs the peace and tranquility of the area hence, it is punishable by law. Therefore, in order to control the crime rates and for the health of the people, during the weekend days, special drives are being conducted in the jurisdiction area of all 10 Police Stations of the Outer District, the police added.

It has been observed that these offenders often after consuming alcohol, quarrel with their wives, family members, and neighbors. More often they have been observed committing crimes under the influence of alcohol. As a result of the drive, it has been noticed that the number of PCR calls received in the District in connection to domestic violence and quarrels during weekend days had reduced in comparison to other days, the police further said.

The officials have directed to curb the selling of illegal liquor and consumption of liquor in public places in the Outer District. SHOs of all the 10 police stations have been directed to be more vigilant and increase staff patrolling and take strict action against sellers and drunkards in public places. This is being done to create a sense of safety and security for the general public, especially for women.

IGP Kashmir holds ‘final review’ ahead of Amarnath Yatra

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June 27, 2022

Inspector general of Police Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar on Monday held a final security review meeting related to Amarnath Yatra in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

An official told a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the meeting was attended by top officials from a police, army, CRPF, ITBP and BSF.

He said that GOC Victor Force, IG CRPF, DIGs of BSF, ITBP, CRPF and JKP besides all districts SSPs and COs of south Kashmir attended the meeting.

The official added that real threats and counter measures being taken by police and security were reviewed.

Notably, Amarnath Yatra is going to commence on 30 June this year amid unprecedented security measures in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu boy performs in Bollywood movie Jugjugg Jeeyo

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June 27, 2022

Arun Sharma who hails from Bhagwati Nagar , Jammu has performed in a recently released Bollywood movie ” Jugjugg Jeeyo”, made under Dharma productions.

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While interacting with media Arun said , ” It’s been more than three years since I am working in this field but it was really a big opportunity for me and I am glad to share screen with Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan .
It was a wonderful experience for me . The entire crew was really supportive and I enjoyed a lot working with them”.

Arun has done a course in Mass Communication from Pune , Maharashtra and it only during those years that he developed an interest in acting and decided to carry it forward. Taking about his family Arun said ” My family always supported me to move forward with my dreams “. He added ” it’s just a beginning and I wish to explore more in this field “.

He said that there is a lot of talent in youth of Jammu and Kashmir we just need to support each other.

Arun has appeared in several ads , web series and TV shows prior to Jugjugg Jeeyo.
Along with acting he is also doing a job.