Jammu: Several unregistered clinics sealed

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July 2, 2022

A team of Health department led by Block Medical Officer, Mendhar, Dr. Parvaiz Ahmed Khan today sealed six un-registered clinics in Mendhar.

The BMO informed that the clinics were sealed for different violations including running either without registration or their registration having expired. “Six Private Dental Clinics, three private Laboratories & one X-Ray Clinic were sealed by the team in Mendhar area of the district” he said. “The clinics were also not registered with the State Pollution Control Board and were not adopting the biomedical wastage Norms and haven’t displayed the rate list for different diagnostic procedures” said Dr Parvaiz Ahmed Khan Block Medical Officer Mendhar

The team consisted of Naib Tehsildar Mendhar Mukesh Singh and the Police party led by Sub inspector Gulshan Pratap Singh of Police Station Mendhar .

The BMO Mendhar said that the drive against illegal clinics will continue and no one will be allowed to function without registration. Anyone found indulging in unlawful Activity will be booked in the Interest of public and patient care, he added.

Amarnath Yatra: Damaged Bridges Constructed Overnight By Indian Army

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July 2, 2022

As the annual Amarnath yatra is underway, the Indian Army reconstructed the bridges overnight on the Baltal route in a record time after they were washed away on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday.

Chinar Corps of the Indian Army is assisting the civil administration in terms of security and smooth conduct of the Shri Amarnath Yatra which started on June 30. Bridges were washed away due to landslides following a sudden increase in temperature which resulted in swelling of Nalas near Kalimata on the Baltal route.

“On 01 Jul, 02 bridges near Brarimarg on #Baltal Axis were damaged by landslides. #ChinarCorps mobilised assets & reconstructed the bridges overnight for resumption of route & avoiding an over 4 hour detour by #Yatris,” Chinar Corps tweeted. “The Baltal route is the responsibility of the Counter Insurgency Force – KILO. On the night of June 30/July 1 due to a sudden increase in temperature which resulted in swelling of Nalas near Kalimata on the Baltal route, the bridges at kalamata were washed away,” the Army said in a press release.

Civil administration requisitioned Chinar Corps for restoration of destroyed bridges. In a quick response to the call, Chinar Corps` Kilo Force coordinated the entire effort and mobilised resources including induction of bridging stores by helicopter, mules, porters and manually by engineer regiment which also mobilised technical experts to resuscitate the fallen bridge.

“In a record time frame, the 13 Engineer Regiment of Chinar Corps laid entirely a new bridge in the night against heavy odds of weather and darkness. This resulted in a smooth recommencement of yatra and instilled a sense of safety and security among pilgrims. The act once again established that the Indian Army can deliver anywhere, anytime,” read the release.

The Amarnath Yatra is a pilgrimage to a 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Lord Shiva, located in the upper reaches of the Himalayas.

As Amarnath Yatra has started after a gap of two years amid high threat, 200 high-powered bulletproof vehicles are placed in sensitive locations along with security forces to detect explosives as well as other tasks to ensure safe and secure pilgrimage.

Over 130 sniffer dogs have also been deployed on the vehicle routes heading towards the shrine to ensure safe pilgrimage amid heightened terror threats.

Man kills brother over property dispute

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July 2, 2022

A 53-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his younger brother over a property dispute in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, police said.

The Gholwad police arrested Chindya Binder, a resident of Vevjipada, for killing his brother Ramesh Binder (51) on Thursday, an official from the district police control room said.

There was a long-standing dispute between the brothers over property, he said.

The accused arrived at his brother’s house and picked a quarrel with him. He later attacked Ramesh with a sharp weapon, killing him on the spot, he said.

The police rushed to the village after being informed about the killing and sent the victim’s body to a government hospital for post-mortem, he said.

An offence under section 302 (murder) of the IPC has been registered in this regard, the official added.

Muslims in Jammu gave Warm Welcome to Amarnath pilgrims and serve them ‘Halwa’

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July 2, 2022

To ensure that their Hindu brethren can take part in annual Amarnath Yatra with ease, a local muslim community in Jammu organised a halwa langar for them.

A person named Pervaiz Waffa who runs an NGO named Waffa Foundation organised a langar today in Jammu for Amarnath devotees. As part of this, Muslims served ‘halwa’( a thick paste made of flour or semolina sweetened with sugar) to pilgrims heading towards the holy Amarnath Shrine.

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After serving them Halwa, the local muslims garlanded the pilgrims and wished them safe and blissful journey.

A pilgrim Sanjeev Rathore said, “After a decade I am going for Amarnath Yatra and I never thought we would be welcomed with such warmth by the people of Jammu. I feel so happy to be welcomed by a muslim fellowmen and I am thankful to them for organising this sweet feast for us.”

Moreover, another devotee added that he didn’t expect to receive such a welcome in the land of Sage Rishi, the philosophy is ‘Vasudheva Kutumbakam’. He prayed for safe and happy journey.

Pervaiz Waffa a local youth PDP leader revealed that such events are being organised for Amarnath devotees every year in Jammu in order to aid an auspicious and blissful pilgrimage. As a nation we need to maintain communal peace and harmony despite some elements trying to create communal tensions, we should not let them succeed in their plans.

Mr Waffa opined, “Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Issai hain sab Bhai Bhai” slogans that signifies brotherhood among the different communities should not be restricted to sloganeering only but must be practiced and implemented in its true sense.

A local Advocate Amjad Khan said, “Every year we used to organise such langars (community kitchen) for the Amarnath pilgrims but due to covid for past two years we were not able to. Our country is diverse in nature so many people from different religions and castes live here but some people want to disturb our communal harmony and by organising this langar we want to spread a message of communal harmony and love across the country”.

He further appealed the local govt to punish such miscreants who are provoking innocent people to create communal tensions.

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Jammu: Parked ambulance plunged into river Chenab

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July 2, 2022

An ambulance parked at a workshop for servicing, rolled down into river Chenab in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.

No one was present inside the ambulance when it plunged into the river near Ganpath bridge, they said.

The CCTV footage of the incident shows the vehicle getting into reverse mode and crossing the road to the other side before disappearing after rolling down several hundred feet into the river.

A search is on to locate the submerged ambulance, the official said, adding it belonged to Medical Block Padder and its driver had parked the vehicle at the workshop for repairs and washing.

Father-Son Duo Make Private Video of Married Woman, Blackmail Her for Money

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July 2, 2022

A father and son captured a private video of married woman and have been blackmailing her for a long time in Mysuru. The Karnataka police have lodged a case against the duo in, officials said on Saturday. The police have launched a hunt for the accused father and son after the woman approached Hebbal police in Mysuru city.

Hebbal Layout residents Govindaraju and his son Pramod have been made accused in this case. The police said that the victim stayed very close to the house of the accused persons. They made a video in their mobile of her taking a bath when the victim’s husband had gone to work. The accused had been blackmailing the victim for two years for money. They also harassed her sexually, police said.

They threatened the victim that they would make the video viral on social media and also would send it to her husband. The victim, fed up with the threat and blackmailing by father and son, decided to lodge a complaint against them. The police have taken up further investigation in the case.

J-K edu institutions, hospitals to be renamed after country’s martyrs, says LG Sinha

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July 2, 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the schools, colleges, bridges and other buildings will be named after the “great heroes and sons of the soil”, laid their lives for “the protection of country’s integrity, peace and prosperity in J-K”.

“We can’t forget the contribution of brave hearts who sacrificed their lives for the integrity of the country and those who kept the national flag high in J-K. Schools, Colleges, Universities, Hospitals, and even bridges will be named after these great heroes as they deserve it,” LG Sinha said.

He was speaking on the occasion of 32nd death anniversary of Sheikh Abdul Jabbar at Lar, Ganderbal.

The LG said that in Ganderbal district, important buildings will be named after Sheikh Abdul Jabbar who fell to the bullets of militants 32 years ago for his commitment towards country’s sovereignty, peace and prosperity in J-K. “He was a great son of soil whose patriotism can never be forgotten,” the LG said.

“Great men like Sheikh Abdul Jabbar never die, rather they continue to live in many ways. Ishfaq Jabbar is following into the footsteps of his great father and keeping his legacy of commitment towards country’s sovereignty, peace and prosperity in J-K, alive,” the LG said, adding Ishfaq’s wife, who is also DDC member, is also working to strengthen the panchayati raj system by ensuring round the clock development of Ganderbal district.

He said that his government is committed to end corruption by ensuring minimum human interference. “Everything is being conducted online and that’s the best way to end nepotism and corruption,” the LG said, adding that E-Governance is flourishing and J-K is getting involved in E-Governance mode.

He said that one lakh crore worth highway and tunnel projects are underway in J-K at present. “In the past one year, more than Rs 52000 Cr investments have been received. Rs 4500 crore worth investment is coming with regard to private hospitals etc,” he said, adding that in next one year, 70,000 crores investment proposals will be received that will generate 5 to 6 lakh job opportunities.

Amravati chemist likely killed over Nupur Sharma post: MHA asks NIA to probe case

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July 2, 2022

The probe related to the murder case of Amravati-based chemist Umesh Prahladrao Kolhe on 21 June has now been handed over to National Investigation Agency (NIA), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on 2 July.

Informing about the latest development, the MHA took to twitter and wrote, “MHA has handed over the investigation of the case relating to the barbaric killing of Shri Umesh Kolhe in Amravati Maharashtra on 21st June to NIA. The conspiracy behind the killing, involvement of organisations and international linkages would be thoroughly investigated.”

Earlier, Umesh was stabbed to death on 21 June as he allegedly shared a post on a social messaging platform in support of Nupur Sharma, who made remarks on Prophet Mohammad that led to nationwide protests and global condemnation.

Meanwhile, state police said they have arrested five persons in connection with the case.

“Five persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of the chemist and a search is on to trace the prime accused Irfan Khan (32), who runs a NGO,” The Hindu quoted Amravati commissioner of police Dr Aarti Singh as saying on July 2.

An official of the City Kotwali police station said added Umesh allegedly shared a post on some WhatsApp groups in support of Nupur Sharma for her comments and also shared he post in a WhatsApp group in which some Muslims were also members, including his customers.

Following this, Irfan roped in 5 persons to kill Umesh and promised to give ₹10,000 and a a safe escape in a car, the official said.

Later on 21 June, between 10-10.30 pm, when Umesh was returning to home on a two-wheeler after closing his shop and reached near Mahila College’s gate, two motorcycle-borne men came from behind and stabbed Kolhe on his neck with a sharp weapon. Umesh’s son Sanket — who was accompanying him on a different vehicle along with his wife Vaishnavi — rushed him to a hospital, where he died.

Police registered an FIR based on Sanket’s complaint and arrested Muddsir Ahemad (22), Shahrukh Pathan (25), Abdul Thoufique (24) Shoaib Khan (22) and Atib Rashid (22). Police also seized the knife used in the crime and obtained the CCTV footages that captured the sequence of events.

Fruit traders protest at Sopore fruit mandi over halting of trucks on NH-44

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July 2, 2022

Fruit growers and dealers from north Kashmir on Saturday held a protest at Fruit Mandi Sopore over alleged halting of fruit-laden trucks along Srinagar-Jammu National Highway in view of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra.

The fruit growers and dealers said the stoppage will lead to decay of the fruits and cause heavy losses to their businesses.

They said that they have already suffered huge losses over the past several years and the government’s latest move will only add to their woes. “We welcome the Amarnath pilgrims but we should not be made to suffer at the cost of yatra, ” a protesting trader said.
They added that they have been in touch with the administration for the last several days but to no avail. The protestors urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to intervene into the matter and order smooth and hassle-free movement of fruit-laden trucks on the national highway so that they don’t suffer anymore losses.

J&K Govt employee terminated from Services

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July 2, 2022

The Government has ordered termination of services of an Incharge Assistant Executive Engineer in Jal Shakti Department for un-authorized absence since 2016.

According to an order in this regard, Nuzhat Shanoo, Incharge AEE (Civil), daughter of M S Salmani, resident of 183, Government Housing Colony, Sanat Nagar, Rawalpora, Srinagar, has been terminated from the services of the State for her unauthorized absence from duty with effect from October 27, 2016.

She was appointed as Assistant Engineer (Civil) in 2007 and had availed study leave for 24 months with effect from January 1, 2011 followed by an extension of one year. However, instead of joining back the duties, she availed maternity leave of 180 days, which was also sanctioned on post facto basis. Thereafter 22 days commuted leave and 524 days extra ordinary leave (without pay) with effect from January 23, 2015 to June 29, 2016 were also sanctioned in her favour on post-facto basis.

Despite direction by the Chief Engineer Kashmir to resume her duties, she applied for Child Care Leave for two years with effect from April 1, 2017, which was not sanctioned in her favour. As she did not respond to repeated notice to resume her duties, the Competent Authority decided to take action in terms of Article 113 of J&K Civil Service Rule and terminated her from the Government services.