Section 144 imposed in Jammu

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February 15, 2023

Section 144 imposed in Jammu

Jammu: In a bid to prevent agitations the local regime has imposed section 144 at Press club, Jammu on Wednesday.

As per sources, Several agitators protesting under the banner of All Migrant ( Displaced) Employees Association Kashmir was prevented by the local regime to agitate at the press club.

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The Jammu police was seen stuffing several protestors in the police van at the protest site.

Last year, in the month of august the DC Jammu imposed section 144 on all bridges over the Tawi river to prevent rallies.

Further details are awaited.

Jammu-Srinagar highway closed due to shooting stones

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February 15, 2023

Jammu-Srinagar highway closed due to shooting stones

Traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, has been stopped due to shooting stones at Mehar-Cafeteria area in Ramban district, officials said on Wednesday.

“Both side traffic stopped due to continuous shooting stones at Mehar-Cafeteria on Jammu -Srinagar highway,” said a traffic department official.

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While authorities had decided to allow traffic on both sides, subject to fair weather and road clearance, intermittent shooting stones continued at Mehar-Cafeteria this morning also.

The authorities had also advised people to undertake journey only after confirming the status of the thoroughfare from Traffic Control Units.

1 injured in Road accident in Jammu

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February 15, 2023

1 injured in Road accident in Jammu

Jammu: One person was reportedly injured after his vehicle met with an accident at Sidhra Highway, Jammu, yesterday.

As per report, a bike bearing registration number JK02AV5016 lost control and rammed into a water tanker parked on the roadside at Sidhra highway.

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After the accident the injured was rushed to Batra Hospital in Sidhra for the treatment, the report said.

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“The biker was driving very fast and hit this tanker, he has been hospitalized. His head is injured”, a local said.

“The water tank was parked and it was splashing water on the road here, its been around 15-20 mins since it is here”, a local woman said.

“The biker should have some sense of driving and why he was driving that fast. One can see this vehicle standing here from a distance, why he didn’t see it”, she added.

“We wish that he survive this accident”, she further said.

J&K: Click Here to check fresh Weather Report

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February 15, 2023

J&K: Click Here to check fresh Weather Report

The minimum temperature stayed below zero level in Kashmir Valley despite further increase on Wednesday. The weather department here has already forecast mainly dry weather till the weekend.

A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.2°C against the previous night’s minus 1.6°C.Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was below normal by 0.3°C for the summer capital.

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Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of minus 1.2°C against minus 3.0°C on the previous night and it was 1.1°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 4.2°C against minus 7.2°C on the previous night and it was 2.6°C above normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 10.4°C and minus 13.4°C respectively, the official said.

Regarding the forecast, he said, mainly dry weather was expected till February 18.

Kashmir is under the grip of a 20-day-long period called ‘Chillai-Khurd’.

J&K Govt approves Rs 176 crore project to boost fish production

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February 15, 2023

J&K Govt approves Rs 176 crore project to boost fish production

Jammu and Kashmir has abundant water resources and great potential for fish and fisheries development.

However, due to some challenges like outdated infrastructure, inbreeding depression, limited variety of aquaculture species, fragile aquatic ecosystems and lack of modern aquaculture technologies, Fish farming was not progressing.

Now, to overcome these challenges and make Fish farming a prosperous sector, the UT government has approved an Rs176 crore project to boost fish production. The project involves importing genetically improved fish seed, upgrading existing hatcheries and fish rearing units, introducing species diversity in aquaculture through R&D, and commercializing trout and carp fish production using modern technologies such as RAS and Biofloc.

Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), AtalDulloo, who leads the Agriculture Production Department of J&K, said that the aim of the project is to promote sustainable development of fisheries for nutritional security, employment generation, and economic prosperity in the UT of J&K. The programme aims to increase fish production, productivity, and growth rate, as well as to strengthen social security and welfare measures for the fishing community, facilitate improved post-harvest practices and value addition, and create market linkages, he added.

“One of the prime requisites for successful aquaculture is the availability of good quality fish seed. The Technical Programme under the project includes importing genetically improved varieties of fish seed to ensure the overall success of fish farming practices. Quality fish seed determines the health, size, growth rate, disease resistance, and other physical and physiological characteristics of the fish, which in turn affect the overall fish production”, Dulloo said.

The ACS further remarked that in addition to importing genetically improved fish seed, the Technical Programme also aims to establish new hatchery units and upgrade existing ones on modern scientific lines. This will improve the quality and quantity of fish seed available for fish farming, and enable the production of a more diverse range of aquaculture species, he added.

Notably, under the programme, the UT government also plans to establish 10 new trout hatcheries and two carp hatcheries, and upgrade 8 carp and 10 trout units. ‘Technological Interventions for Fish Seed and Trout Production in UT of J&K’ is one among the 29 projects, which were approved by the Jammu and Kashmir administration after being recommended by the UT Level Apex Committee for holistic development of Agriculture and Allied Sectors in UT of J&K.

The prestigious committee is headed by DrMangalaRai, Former DG ICAR and has other luminaries in the field of Agriculture, Planning, Statistics & Administration like Ashok Dalwai, CEO NRAA; Dr. P. K Joshi, Secretary, NAAS; DrPrabhat Kumar, Horticulture Commissioner MOA & FW; Dr. H. S Gupta, Former Director, IARI; Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, J&K, AtalDulloo, apart from the Vice Chancellors of the twin Agriculture Universities of the UT.

The project also includes introducing species diversity in aquaculture through research and development (R&D). The UT government recognizes that a limited variety of aquaculture species is a challenge to the sector, and aims to address this through R&D. The programme will develop and introduce new species of fish for aquaculture, which will not only enhance the variety of fish available for farming but also reduce the risks of inbreeding depression.

Progressing J&K | Tourism Industry Booming; Record 1.88 Cr Tourist Footfall Witnessed In 2022

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February 14, 2023

Progressing J&K | Tourism Industry Booming; Record 1.88 Cr Tourist Footfall Witnessed In 2022

For the first time in history of Jammu and Kashmir, record 1.88 Crore tourists visited UT in the year 2022 to enjoy the beauty of various famed tourist spots.

The enhanced tourist arrivals in the Union Territory has generated greatest employment in various regions, highlighting its overall development through a constructive approach, transformative initiatives and inevitable reforms to empower J&K for its people, culture and society.

The Government of India is also making a significant thrust to ensure better infrastructural facilities for the region’s people and entice visitors. This has resulted in a fortuitous surge in tourist activities with better law and order, promising security system, and maintenance of peace in addition to infrastructural and connectivity improvements.

J&K administration is also focused on exploring the full potential of pilgrimage tourism by developing various religious tourist circuits across the union territory. Keeping in view the increasing number of devotees coming to visit Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, facilities and infrastructure is being strengthened.

As per the official data, the construction work of Mantalai Wellness Center has been completed at a cost of Rs. 80 crore and the design of Katra Multi Modal Station has been finalized. Similarly, twork on Tawi Riverfront is going on in full swing besides Mansar and Surinsar have made their presence on the tourism map of the country. The Government is working tirelessly to open Sanasar Tulip Garden for local people and tourists this year.

Similarly, the work on conservation and renovation of 18 historical-cultural heritage sites in Jammu, Kathua, Ramban, Reasi, Samba and Udhampur will commence shortly. In April this year, Jambu Zoo shall be thrown open to the people. Home-stay Scheme has been launched with a view to foster employment generation and economic prosperity in rural areas.

Remarkably, with the launch of the new J&K Film Policy in 2021, Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as the favourite shooting destination for film industry and permission has been granted for shooting of more than 150 films and web series in less than two years.
Jammu and Kashmir as a tourist destination that is now being promoted on all possible global forums and that is the reason it witnessed highest-ever tourist footfall and air traffic in recent years.

After registering a record tourist footfall this year, mainly in leisure and adventure tourism due to sustained efforts of the Tourism Department and the stakeholders during the last two years, Jammu and Kashmir is now opening to MICE tourism.

Over the past couple of months, many corporate delegations have visited Kashmir and many more are planned for the coming seasons. Executives from travel giants visit the Valley with their clients and thus Kashmir is emerging as corporate tourist destination also.

Jammu and Kashmir has all adequate infrastructure, services and tourism package required for MICE tourism and Department is working in a holistic manner to attract tourists in all segments through a whole range of promotions, road shows, and events besides the introduction of new adventure activities and destinations to sustain the interest of visitors is also being done by the Administration on regular basis.

J&K LG urges youth to contribute in transforming India into knowledge economy

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February 14, 2023

J&K LG urges youth to contribute in transforming India into knowledge economy

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday addressed ‘Rashtra Katha Shivir’, organized by Swami Dharmabandhuji, Vedic Mission Trust, at Pransla, Gujarat.

The national-level camp provides a platform for the overall personality development of youth.

Sharing his thoughts, the Lt Governor called upon the young & brilliant minds assembled at the shivir from all parts of the country to dedicate themselves towards nation-building.

“Competence, Competitiveness and Youth will be the three major factors in shaping the future of India in the Amrit Kaal,” said the Lt Governor.

The speed of progress largely depends upon young generation. Youth with their creativity and innovation, are the most powerful resource for societal transformation, noted the Lt Governor.

“Education without practical experience has no purpose. We must imbibe the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and make efforts for experiential learning. We need to create an environment in which our youth are encouraged for new discoveries, new inventions,” the Lt Governor said.

The Lt Governor underlined the importance of acquiring knowledge through experiences to bring change in the society.

The process of learning should never end. Lifelong learning converts the vision into mission. Our young population with courage and conviction to create, invent and innovate can achieve unprecedented success in every sector, he added.

The Lt Governor asked the youth to light the lamp of knowledge in the society and to contribute in transforming India into a knowledge economy.

Young generation must draw inspiration from the life of towering personalities of the country like Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and take India forward on the path of peace and prosperity, he added.

BBC’s office in Delhi searched by IT Dept

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February 14, 2023

BBC’s office in Delhi searched by IT Dept

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) office in Delhi is being searched by Income Tax (IT) Department on Tuesday, as per reports.

Phones of employees have been seized, according to sources. Employees have also been asked to leave the office and go home early.

More details are awaited.

J&K :Elderly man found dead under mysterious circumstances

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February 14, 2023

J&K :Elderly man found dead under mysterious circumstances

A 60-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his home on Tuesday, officials said.

They said that one Mushtaq Ahmad son of Hassan Mohammad, a resident of Mendhar, was found lying unconscious and later on declared dead.

The body, they said, was shifted to SDH Mendhar for post-mortem.

Confirming the death of the person, SHO Gursai Farooq Ahmad said that investigations under section 174 CRPC have been initiated.

22 people injured after passenger bus Overturns

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February 14, 2023

22 people injured after passenger bus overturns

As many as 22 people have sustained minor injuries after a passenger bus overturned in Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore on Tuesday.

The bus was on its way to Nasrullaganj from Narmadapuram when the incident took place, according to district SP Mayank Awasthi.

The injured people have been admitted to a hospital, the SP said.