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by profession, the duo, he said, were fired upon by the terrorists when they were on their way to the rented accommodation at Shalakadal.
“A formal case under section 302, 307 and 7/25 arms and ammunition act has been registered at Shaheed Gunj police station and investigations set into motion. A joint team of police and paramilitary forces cordoned off the entire area as soon as the attack on migrant workers took place,” he said.
In a post on X, Kashmir Zone Police said, “Terrorists fired upon a nonlocal identified as Amritpal Singh resident of Amritsar at Shaheed Gunj Srinagar, who succumbed to the injuries. One more person is grievously injured and evacuated for medical attention. Area has been cordoned off. Further details shall follow.”
National Conference leaders Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah condemned the attack on the nonlocals.”JKNC President Dr Farooq Abdullah and VP @OmarAbdullah are shocked and disgusted by the barbaric incident that took the life of Amrit Pal Singh in Shala Kadal, Srinagar. Their heartfelt condolences go out to his family,” the party said in a social media post.
“Violence should have no place in our society and such acts of barbarity only serve to hinder the progress & peace we strive for,” the post added. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemned the “dastardly attack” and prayed for swift recovery of the injured person.
People’s Conference leader Sajad Lone also condemned the attack.
This is the first attack by terrorists on a non-local in Kashmir this year.
Last year, the terrorists carried out several attacks on non-local workers in the valley including in Anantnag and Shopian districts.
While a circus worker from Udhampur district was shot dead by terrorists on May 30 in the Anantnag district, brick kiln worker Mukesh Kumar from Bihar was shot dead by them on October 31 in Pulwama district. Three labourers were injured in an attack by the terrorists in the Gagren area of Shopian district on July 13. (with inputs from PTI)
terms this brutal act, which has snuffed out an innocent life. In this hour of grief, I convey my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.” “Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured Rohit. A team of doctors is doing their best to take care of him. No efforts will be spared to bring the perpetrators to justice. Directed the Civil & Police administration to ensure all assistance to the families, “he added.
nano-fertilizers, green technologies, natural farming, and supper food.
He said India will make remarkable progress in the semiconductors sector, electronic goods, and green hydrogen.
In the next five years, Modi said the world will witness the capabilities of Indian youths in every international sporting competition.
He promised that the public transport system will be transformed, the
Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign will attain new heights, Made In India semiconductors and electronics will dominate the world, and the country will work towards reducing energy dependence on other countries.
The prime minister said the government will promote green hydrogen and ethanol blending.
He reaffirmed India’s belief in becoming Atmanirbhar in edible oil production.
India imports a large quantity of edible oil to meet domestic needs. The import dependence is more than 50 per cent.
Modi also talked about the promotion of natural farming and millet as a superfood.
Drone use in agriculture will see a new increase, he said.
Similarly, the use of nano urea cooperative is being promoted as a people’s movement. He also highlighted new records in fisheries and animal husbandry.
Modi drew attention to the tourism sector becoming a huge source of employment in the next five years. He underlined the capability of many states in the country to drive their economy solely by tourism.
“India is going to become a massive tourist destination for the world,” he added.
The prime minister also highlighted the strides in the field of Digital India and Fintech and said that the next five years present a positive future for India’s digital economy.
“Digital services will further India’s progress,” he added.
“I have full faith that our scientists will take us to new heights in the field of space technology,” he said.
Talking about the transformation of the grassroots economy, Modi mentioned self- help groups and said three crore lakhpati didis will write a new script of women empowerment.
“By 2047, India will re-live its golden period,” he said, underlining the government’s commitment to Viksit Bharat. in Jammu and Kashmir.
In an order issued here this evening, Jammu district magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya ordered immediate imposition of prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure that prohibits gathering of four or more people.
“Whereas, it has been made to appear to me by the inputs received from police authorities and also otherwise, that there is a likelihood of serious breach of peace and order and disturbance of public tranquillity which might cause grave danger to human lives and properties because of the disinformation that is being spread on social media platforms by posting/ sharing of derogatory, discriminatory and provocative messages.
“Whereas, it is desirable that any breach of peace and order and disturbance of public tranquillity which might cause grave danger to human lives and properties should be immediately prevented,” the order read.
Exercising his powers, Vaishya prohibits individuals and social media platforms and portals operating in the district from posting or sharing any such post or message that has the potential to disturb the communal harmony, cause breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquillity.
“The order shall come into force with immediate effect and any violation of this order shall invite punitive action under Section 188 of Indian Penal Code,” the order said.
While the Pahari community welcomed the Central government’s decision to grant the community Scheduled Tribe status, a section of the Gujjars and Bakerwals have expressed their resentment against the move, claiming that the Paharis are not scheduled tribes.
Security has been beefed up in both Rajouri and Poonch districts having major concentration of Gujjars and Bakerwals besides Paharis to maintain law and order, the officials said.
In an order, the Home Department announced temporary suspension of telecom services in the two districts.
“Whereas, the ADGP (additional director general of Police), Jammu Zone, being the authorized officer under the temporary suspension of telecom services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017, has issued directions to the Telecom Service Providers (TSPs)/Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to suspend mobile data (2G/3G/4G/5G & Public Wi-Fi facilities 5G) in Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu Province w.e.f 07.02.2024 (0010 hours) to 07.02.2024 (2330 hours),” the order said.
The order highlighted the possibility of mobile data (2G/3G/4G/5G & Public Wi-Fi facility 5G) services to be misused by anti-national elements or miscreants, which may cause deterioration in public order.
normal by 1.6°C for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year.
Qazigund recorded a minimum of minus 3.2°C against minus 2.0°C on the previous night, he said. The minimum temperature was 1.7°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir, the MeT official said.
Pahalgam recorded a low of minus 10.8°C against minus 11.0°C on the previous night and it was 4.6°C below normal for the famous resort in south Kashmir.
Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a minimum of minus 4.3°C against minus 2.4°C on the previous night and the temperature was below normal by 2.3°C for the place, the official said.
Kupwara town in north Kashmir recorded a low of minus 3.3°C against minus 3.4°C on the previous night and it was 1.3°C below normal there, the official said.
Gulmarg, the official said, recorded a low of minus 10.0°C against minus 10.5°C on the previous night and the temperature was below normal by 3.3°C for the famous skiing resort in north Kashmir.
Jammu, he said, recorded a minimum of 5.0°C and it was below normal by 4.5°C for the winter capital of J&K.
Banihal recorded a low of minus 0.3°C, Batote minus 0.4°C and Bhaderwah minus 2.0°C, he said.
families and this is also reflected in the interim budget of Jammu
Kashmir, the LG observed.
He said the representation of Kashmiri Pandit Community in J&K’s Legislative Assembly is a major step towards the empowerment of the community.
“I urge the youth of Kashmiri Pandit community to avail limitless opportunities in diverse sectors and fulfill the goal of Viksit Bharat,” the LG said.
He said the State-of-the-Art sports facility to be developed as per FIFA Standards demonstrates the unwavering commitment and dedication of the UT Administration to promote sports in the Union Territory.
In this Financial Year, indoor stadium, outdoor gym and cricket stadium with all facilities will be developed at Jagti, while Rs 30 lakh has already been allocated for the creation of badminton and volleyball court facilities, the LG added.
The LG also highlighted the efforts of the administration to develop the massive infrastructure that has brought a sports revolution in J&K, post 2019.
We have completed 702 sports projects. Multipurpose indoor sports halls have been constructed in almost every district. Playfields have been developed in every panchayat, he observed.
“International level sports facilities are being developed in Jammu and Srinagar. Centres of Excellence have been established in Canoeing, Rowing and Fencing in both the Jammu and Kashmir divisions. Floodlighting and synthetic turfing are being installed in several stadia” the LG further added.
The LG reiterated the commitment of the UT Administration to extend necessary assistance and handholding to the budding sports persons and enterprising youth in different sectors.
He said the financial assistance to the 1049 youth identified during the Special camp will be provided by the end of February this year.
He instructed the Relief Commissioner and concerned officials to facilitate more youth interested in self-employment ventures and ensure their inclusion among the already selected candidates for assistance.
The LG called upon the community members to take the lead in creating large employment opportunities for the local youth and assured them of every support from the administration in their endeavours.
He further directed for organizing the second leg of the Special Grievance Camp for Kashmiri Migrants in the coming days.
The work on the approved Yatri Niwas will start soon which will further augment the facilities for the devotees during the Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela, the LG said.
Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to LG; Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary Youth Services & Sports J&K; Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Deputy Commissioner Jammu; Dr. Arvind Karwani, Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) J&K, Nuzhat Gul, Secretary, J&K Sports Council; senior officials, prominent citizens, sportspersons and people in large numbers were present.
was scheduled to hear cases of human rights violations which were filed in the State Human Rights Commission before it was abolished by J&K government due to constitutional and legal changes effected by the Union Government in 2019.
After abrogation of Article 370, the J&K government abolished the State Human Rights Commission as a follow-up to the legal changes effected by the Union Government through the J&K Reorganisation Act.
On March 18, 2020, the Government of India empowered the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to deal with all human rights concerns in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. (KNO)
of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was initiated by the ED on March 31 last year.
The federal agency had conducted searches at the premises of Bharat Papers Limited and various other locations on the basis of the material in its possession, including documents available on record, such as a copy of the FIR, an analysis of bank accounts and the company’s directors.
The forensic audit report available on record has given strong reasons to believe that Aggarwal was involved in the process or activity connected with proceeds of crime and had committed an offence of money laundering, the officials said.
They said the investigation prima facie revealed that the company misused the sanctioned loan amount in a well-designed manner with a wellknitted conspiracy by siphoning off funds meant for business purpose for personal use and wrongful gains.
They said Aggarwal, one of the main directors of Bharat Papers Limited, was looking after the operations and finance of the company, as deduced from the statements given by other directors.
He was actively involved in perpetuating a fraud of Rs 200 crore on the consortium of banks and committed the offence of money laundering by siphoning off a part of the loan amount through bogus entities and illegal sale of machinery by raising bogus invoices, the officials said.
During the course of the investigation, the statements of Aggarwal were recorded on February 1 and February 6, wherein he chose to give evasive replies, which showed his non-cooperation in the investigation, they added.
The officials said the accused was involved in the process or activity connected with the proceeds of crime acquired through entering into a criminal conspiracy and cheating for siphoning off funds availed from the consortium of banks in the form of term loan and cash credit limits.
details, ATM pins and OTPs with anyone and to avoid clicking on suspicious links,” they said.
Pertinently, a new study by an IIT Kanpur-incubated start-up revealed that financial frauds accounted for over 75 percent of cybercrimes in the country from January 2020 till June 2023, with nearly 50 percent cases related to UPI and internet banking
to boost investment in the UT of
Jammu and Kashmir, which include, J&K Industrial Policy 2021-30, J&K Industrial Land Allotment Policy, 2021-30, J&K Private Industrial Estate Development Policy 2021-30, Policy for Promotion of Foreign Investment in Industrial Sector in J&K, 2022, J&K Single Window Rules, 2021, Turnover Incentive Scheme, 2021, J&K Wool Processing, Handicrafts and Handloom Policy, 2020, Financial Support Scheme for Cooperatives/ Self Help Groups, 2020, Credit Card Scheme for Artisans and Weavers, 2020 and Kharkhandar Scheme for Development of Craft Sector in J&K, 2021, Revised Education Scheme 2022 for Artisans/Weavers of
Handicrafts and Handloom Department and Export Subsidy Scheme, 2021.
The impact of the steps have enabled investment of Rs 296.64 in 2019-20, Rs 412.74 in 2020-21, Rs 376.76 in 2021-22, Rs 2153.45 in 2022-23 and Rs 2417.19 in 2023-24.
Rai further said that the investments in various sectors like tourism, processing etc. and infrastructure such as construction, roads, power etc. will boost the development of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023 to grant scheduled tribe status to Pahari Ethnic Group and other communities in Jammu & Kashmir.
According to details available, the Lok Sabha also passed the Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023 that seeks to include Valmiki community in the Scheduled Caste list of Jammu & Kashmir.
The ST Bill also includes Gadda Brahman, Koli and Paddari communities to the ST list of Jammu and Kashmir.
The grant of ST status would make Paharis eligible for all benefits available to ST category in Jammu and Kashmir. The Paharis are in majority in Nowshera, Kalakote-Sunderbani, Rajouri, Thanmandi, Surankote, Poonch-Haveli, Mendhar, Uri and Karnah assembly segments of J&K.
Notably, Paharis have been fighting for more than three decades for their inclusion in the Schedule Tribe (ST) category.
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday also passed a bill to provide reservation to Other Backward Classes in local bodies in Jammu and Kashmir.
The bill seeks to provide reservation to Other Backward Classes in panchayats and municipalities in Jammu and Kashmir and bring consistency in the local body laws of the Union territory with the provisions of the Constitution.
such incidents were reported in J&K,” the reply reads, adding that as far the civilians killed in terrorist related incidents , 44 were killed in 2019, 38 in 2020, 41 in 2021 and 31 in 2022. “In 2023, only 14 civilians were killed in such incidents,” the reply states.
As far as the security personnel killed, 80 lost their lives in 2019, 63 in 2020, 42 in 2021, 32 in 2022 while only 30 were killed in 2023.
The reply reads that 157 terrorists were killed in 2019, 221 in 2020, 180 in 2021, 187 in 2022 and 73 in 2023.