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IPS Tanushree Assumes Charge as Senior Superintendent of Police, Pulwama

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IPS Tanushree took over the charge as Senior Superintendent of Police, District Pulwama. On her arrival at District Police Headquarters Pulwama, she was accorded a warm welcome by senior police officers of the district.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

A ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented on the occasion. The outgoing SSP, P.D. Nitya-IPS, formally handed over the charge to the new incumbent in a brief and graceful ceremony.

After assuming charge, SSP Tanushree interacted with senior officers and stressed upon maintaining a people-friendly approach in policing. She highlighted the importance of teamwork, discipline, and proactive measures to address public concerns and strengthen police-community relations.

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Fire Services Job Aspirants Protest in Srinagar, Demand Release of Pending Inquiry Report on Recruitment Irregularities

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A large group of aspirants for the Fire and Emergency Services recruitment staged a protest in Srinagar on Friday, alleging irregularities in the selection process and demanding the release of a long-awaited inquiry report.

Gathering at the Press Colony in the heart of the city, the protesters — many of whom had traveled from different districts across Kashmir — raised slogans demanding justice and transparency.

They claimed that despite assurances from the government, the findings of a probe into alleged recruitment malpractice have not been made public.

“We were told that a committee had been formed years ago to look into the irregularities. The report was supposed to be released within a month, but it’s been over seven months now and there is complete silence,” said one of the protesting candidates.

The aspirants alleged that undeserving candidates with political connections or influence were unfairly selected, sidelining many meritorious applicants. “This is not just about jobs — it’s about fairness. We prepared for years, cleared all stages, and yet, we were ignored,” another protester remarked.

The protesters urged the Lieutenant Governor’s administration to act swiftly and restore their faith in the recruitment system. “We only want the truth. If the government believes in transparency, then make the report public and ensure justice,” one aspirant said.(KNS). 

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Four Firefighters Injured as Fire Tender Overturns in Budgam’s Khan Sahab Area

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Four firefighters were injured on Wednesday after their fire tender skidded off the road and overturned in Khan Sahab area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

According to officials, A fire tender bearing registration number JK04C 1053 dispatched to a fire incident in Khan Sahab, skidded off the road and overturned, injuring four fire and emergency personnel, including the driver.

Locals quickly rescued the injured, who were taken to Sub District Hospital, Budgam, for treatment. Two personnel were referred to the Bone and Joint Hospital for further care, while the other two were discharged after treatment. All four personnel are currently stable.

Confirming the incident, Deputy Director of Fire and Emergency, Dr. Mir Aqib Hussain, stated that he is closely monitoring the situation. He personally visited the Bone and Joint Hospital and confirmed the stability of all injured personnel. He further assured that all basic needs will be provided to the injured during their recovery period.

Efforts to remove the overturned fire tender from the road are ongoing. The incident was reported to the control room at Budgam, and an additional team was dispatched to assist in managing the situation.Authorities have confirmed that a full investigation into the accident is underway to determine the cause.

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Jammu & Kashmir Employees Joint Consultative Committee (JKEJCC) Calls Two-Hour Pen-Down Strike Across J&K to Press for Employee Rights

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The Jammu & Kashmir Employees Joint Consultative Committee (JKEJCC) on Thursday appealed to employees across the Union Territory to participate in a symbolic two-hour pen-down strike scheduled for today from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm.

The JKEJCC said the programme is aimed at drawing the government’s attention towards long-pending demands concerning the welfare, security, and dignity of employees, including timely release of GPF bills, restoration of SRO-43 in its original form, regularisation of temporary employees such as FPS dealers and contractual staff, extension of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to all employees, leave encashment for teachers at par with other departments, and freedom to open salary accounts in banks of their choice, ending the monopoly of J&K Bank.

Calling upon employees to make the strike a success, the JKEJCC said: “This symbolic pen-down strike is not merely a protest but a call for justice, fairness, and dignity. United participation will send a strong and clear message to the authorities that employees cannot be ignored.” (KDC)

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Vodafone Idea Launches 5G Services in Pune with Unlimited Data Plans Starting at ₹299

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Vodafone Idea (Vi) launched its 5G services in Pune on August 22, 2025, marking it the fifth city in Maharashtra to receive Vi’s next-generation connectivity, following Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. This rollout is part of Vi’s broader plan to expand 5G across 23 cities in 17 priority circles where it has acquired 5G spectrum.

As an introductory offer, Vi is providing unlimited 5G data for prepaid subscribers in Pune on plans starting at ₹299. These plans enable high-definition streaming, immersive gaming, smoother video conferencing, faster downloads, and real-time cloud access. Specific prepaid plans include ₹299 (1GB daily data), ₹349 (1.5GB daily data), ₹365 (2GB daily data), and higher-tier options like ₹579, ₹649, ₹859, ₹979, and ₹3,599, all with 28-day validity or more, depending on the plan. Postpaid users can access unlimited 5G data on plans starting at ₹451, with a notable ₹871 plan supporting two connections, 120GB monthly data, 400GB rollover, unlimited calls, and 3,000 SMS.

Vi has partnered with Ericsson to deploy advanced, energy-efficient infrastructure and AI-powered Self-Organizing Networks (SON) to optimize network performance in Pune and other Maharashtra cities. Alongside the 5G rollout, Vi has upgraded its 4G network in the Maharashtra and Goa circle, deploying 900 MHz spectrum on over 7,900 sites for better indoor coverage, enhancing 2100 MHz spectrum capacity on 7,000 sites, and adding over 2,100 new sites across 2,200 towns since March 2024.

Users with 5G-enabled devices in Pune can access these services immediately, provided they have a compatible Vi SIM and select 5G as the preferred network type in their phone settings. For more details on availability, plans, and supported devices.

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Supreme Court Allows Aadhaar as Proof for Bihar Voter Re-Inclusion Ahead of Elections

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Bihar voters challenging their exclusion from the electoral roll before an election later this year can present the Aadhaar as proof of residence, the Supreme Court said Friday afternoon, directing the Election Commission to add the government-issued ID to a list of 11 others.

The top court – hearing petitions contesting the ‘special intensive revision’ of the voter list – said applications for re-inclusion can be submitted with either one of those 11 or the Aadhaar.

The court also had some strong comments for political parties in Bihar, demanding to know why they – many of whom have opposed the revision on grounds it was ‘designed to disenfranchise’ communities that traditionally vote for them – had not assisted the over 65 lakh deleted voters.

“Political parties are not doing their jobs…” the court said, echoing the poll panel’s note that objections had filed been by individual politicians, i.e., MPs and MLAs, but not the parties.

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Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani Meets KCCI, Vows Strong Action Against Fake Handicrafts and Unsafe Food Practices

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Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat today to address pressing issues raised by the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) concerning the handicrafts and handloom sector.

The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary to the CM, Dheeraj Gupta; Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce, S. Vikramjit Singh; Director, Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir, Mussrat Islam; and KCCI President, Javed Tenga, among others.

During the discussions, the KCCI delegation highlighted concerns regarding the sale of machine-made products alongside genuine handcrafted items, following notices issued by the Department of Handicrafts & Handloom. The need for expediting testing and certification of GI products at PTQCC lab, Bagh-e-Ali Mardan Khan, was also stressed.

The Advisor was briefed on the background of the notices, prompted by complaints from tourists who were sold machine-made imitations under the guise of authentic Kashmir handicrafts. Officials revealed that in one case, a showroom was blacklisted for selling counterfeit products with fake GI labels, aiming to deceive buyers.

Reiterating the government’s commitment to protecting Kashmiri artisans and weavers, Nasir Aslam directed the department to prepare a comprehensive proposal safeguarding both artisans and stakeholders. He asked KCCI to formally engage with the department and submit a plan for allowing properly labeled machine-made products as a distinct category to ensure transparency and prevent misbranding.

The Advisor emphasised that all dealers must be sensitized to the importance of promoting authentic handicrafts. The government warned that strict action would be taken against mislabeling, misbranding, or deceptive alterations intended to pass off as genuine products.

The meeting also covered upgrades to the PTQCC testing lab, which now has a new digital microscope and is in the process of procuring advanced equipment, including SEM and additional high-resolution microscopes, to strengthen GI product testing.

Additionally, the KCCI raised concerns about the adverse impact of sub-standard meat on genuine hotels and restaurants, urging the identification of suppliers and their supply chains. The Advisor assured that measures are being taken to curb unsafe food, stressing that public confidence hinges on consumer awareness and strict hygiene standards.

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KPDCL Announces Multiple Power Shutdowns in Srinagar, Anantnag, and Ganderbal for Stabilization, Maintenance Works in August 2025

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KPDCL to shut multiple 33KV lines

According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to complete the left over work of stabilization of 33 KV Mattan-Pahalgam line which got halted due to SANJY-2025, shutdown of 33KV Mattan Pahalgam line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Salia, Hutmurrah, Sallar, Aishmuqam, Batkoot, GIS/AIS Pahalgam shall remain off while power supply to Pahalgam, Batkoot, Aishmuqam, Seer, Saller, Akad, Hutmurrah, Salia and adjoining areas will be affected from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 26, 28 & 30 August, 2025.

Also in order to carry out the works regarding raising of 11 KV feeders under the 33 KV main bus conductor by way of erection of one no. 11 mtr long ST Pole and shifting of 33 KV Wanganpora-Takenwari-BAMK line from deteriorated composite wooden pole to 11 mtr long ST Pole at Narwara, shutdown of 33 KV Wanganpora Takenwari BAMK line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Station at Takanwari shall remain off while power supply to Shanglipora, Sangam and adjoining areas will be affected from 07:00 AM to 11:00 AM on 24 August, 2025.

Also in this connection, shutdown of 33 KV Wanganpora-Khanyar-Rainawari line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Khanyar and Rainawari shall remain off while power supply to Miskeen Bagh, Rozabal, Maqdoom Sb, Radhpora, Hazari Bagh, Nowhatta, Partially Jogilankar, JLNM Hospital, Kondabal, Hassanabad and adjoining areas will be affected from 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM on 24 August, 2025.

Further, shutdown of 33 KV GIS Nowshera BAMK line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Station at BAMK shall remain off while power supply to Industries, Raja Colony, Zadibal, Bota Kadal, Gili Kadal, BSNL Exchange and adjoining areas will be affected from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM on 24 August, 2025.

Meanwhile as per a separate shutdown schedule issued from the office of Chief Engineer KPDCL, in order to carry out Branch cutting and other stabilization works, shutdown of 33 KV Badampora-Safapora Tap line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Safapora, Mansbal shall remain off while power supply to Safapora, Gratbal, Jarakobagh, Manasbal and adjoining areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 23 August, 2025.

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Power Supply to Remain Affected in Anantnag and Srinagar Areas on August 20 & 23: KPDCL

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KPDCL to shut multiple 33KV lines

According to the Chief Engineer, KPDCL that in view of shifting of poles in the premises of District Jail Anantnag, the power supply from Jail Tap line of 33 KV Gopalpora Pahalgam line to receiving station Gopalpora shall remain affected on August 20 from 9:00Am to 3:00Pm.

Also, 11 KV Kehribal feeder will remain OFF on the said date and time, as it is running parallel to the Jail Tap line of 33 KV Gopalpora Pahalgam line.

Similarly, in view of the work related to evacuation of power from GIS Harwan, the power supply from 33 KV Burzhama Tap line to receiving station Burzhama shall remain affected on August 20 & 23 from 9:00Am to 3:00Pm.

The areas to remain affected include Danihama, Khimber, Teilbal, Burzhama, Shoperbagh, Rahbagh and adjoining areas.

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KPDCL Announces Multiple Power Shutdowns in August for Maintenance and Upgrades Across Pampore, Khanda, and Adjoining Areas

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According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out Stringing of conductor under RDSS, shutdown of 33KV Khanda Tap line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Station at Khanda shall remain off while power supply to Chattergam, Magraypora, Suthsoo, Gowherpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM on 14 & 19 August, 2025.

Likewise to carry out the Branch cutting/ stabilization / erection of 13 mtr long ST Pole at Pohroo Chowk Bypass of 33 KV Pampore BK Pora line and stabilization of 33 KV Pampore Wagoora line, shutdown of 33 KV Pampore BK Pora line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at BK Pora, Khanda and Summerbugh shall remain off while power supply to BK Pora, Khanda, Checkpora, Chattergam, Kenihama, Summerbugh, Wagoora, Airbagh, Chackpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 07:00 AM to 02:00 PM on 18 & 21 August, 2025.

Also in this connection, shutdown of 33 KV KV Pampore Wagoora line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Pohroo, Kadlabal shall remain off while power supply to Pahroo, Kadlabal, Gas Plant, FGCIL and adjoining areas will be affected from 07:00 AM to 02:00 PM on 23 August, 2025.

Similarly, in order to facilitate Augmentation / stabilization of 33 KV Pampore-SIDCO line, the shutdown of 33 KV Pampore-Pampore line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Pampore-I & Pampore-II shall remain off while power supply to Frestibal, Khadarmoh, Kadlabal, ITBP, Zewan, JKEDI, Drangbal, Namblabal, Tulbagh and adjoining areas will be affected from 07:00 AM to 11:00 AM on 17 August, 2025.

Also in this connection, shutdown of 33 KV Pampore-SIDCO line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Cement Plants of Khrew and IE Khrew shall remain off while power supply to IE Khrew and Cement Plants of Khrew and Wuyan and adjoining areas will be affected from 07:00 AM to 11:00 AM on 17 August, 2025.