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 Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Expresses Grief Over Demise of Dr Ali Mohammad Shahnaz, Abdul Ahad Farhad

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 Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi today expressed deep grief over the demise of noted socio-political leader and respected intellectual Dr Ali Mohammad Shahnaz of Khansahib, Budgam, terming his passing a significant loss to society. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Inam Un Nabi said Dr Shahnaz remained closely connected with the aspirations of the people and was known for his thoughtful politics, scholarship and literary contributions. He recalled that Dr Shahnaz had contested the 1983 Assembly elections from Khansahib and remained actively engaged in public life. AIP General Secretary Nazir Ahmad Khan visited the bereaved family and extended heartfelt condolences and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.

In a separate condolence message, AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi also expressed profound sorrow over the demise of renowned Kashmiri broadcaster, writer and poet Abdul Ahad Farhad, describing him as a towering cultural and literary figure of Kashmir.

Inam Un Nabi said that Abdul Ahad Farhad devoted his life to promoting literature, culture and meaningful discourse through broadcasting and writing, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations. “His voice and words enriched Kashmiri society and strengthened our cultural identity,” he said.

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Power Shutdown Announced in Budgam Areas on December 23 and 27

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KPDCL to shut multiple 33KV lines

Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, has informed that the Power Shutdowns of 33 KV Nowbugh Nagam line and 33 KV Nowbugh Chadoora line will be observed due to which power supply to Kakawring, Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Yousmarg, Charar-i-Sharief, Tilsera, Badipora, Nagam, Hayatpora, Hafroo, Bizgoo, Loolipora, Sogam, Rapora, Dawlatpora, Panzan, Lalgam, Chadoora, Wathoora, Bugam, Gadsathoo, Lalgam, Kathairgund and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 23 & 27 December, 2025.

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Police Take Cognizance of Khanpora Landslide, Link Incident to Illegal Stone Quarrying

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Police on Saturday said that it have taken cognizance of a landslide incident that occurred at Khanpora on 19 December 2025.

In a handout to GNS, the police said that the incident was caused due to illegal stone quarrying activities in the area, resulting in a sudden slide of debris and earth.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The landslide posed a serious threat to human life and created apprehension of damage to both public and private property. Police team immediately reached the spot, assessed the situation, and ensured that no loss of life occurred.

In this regard, Police Station Baramulla has registered a case vide FIR No. 219/2025 under relevant provisions of law. Investigation into the matter has been initiated to identify those responsible.

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Iltija Mufti Seeks FIR Against Nitish Kumar Over Veil Incident Involving Muslim Woman Doctor

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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti has filed a formal complaint seeking the registration of an FIR against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over an incident in which he allegedly pulled aside the face veil of a Muslim woman doctor during a government function.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

In the complaint, Iltija Mufti described the act as a serious violation of personal dignity, bodily autonomy and religious freedom, arguing that the incident amounts to an offence under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Constitution. She said the act, carried out at a public event, was not only humiliating for the woman concerned but also sent a “deeply disturbing message” about respect for women and minorities in positions of power.

The complaint states that the doctor, identified as an AYUSH practitioner receiving an appointment letter, appeared visibly taken aback during the incident, while the chief minister proceeded without consent. Iltija Mufti asserted that such behaviour by a constitutional authority cannot be normalised or dismissed as inadvertent, particularly when it involves interference with personal attire rooted in faith and choice.

The complaint states that the doctor, identified as an AYUSH practitioner receiving an appointment letter, appeared visibly taken aback during the incident, while the chief minister proceeded without consent. Iltija Mufti asserted that such behaviour by a constitutional authority cannot be normalised or dismissed as inadvertent, particularly when it involves interference with personal attire rooted in faith and choice.

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Man Climbs Telecom Tower at Jagti Township to Protest Denial of Shop Allotment

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A man climbed a telecom tower on Wednesday to protest against the relief department after he was not allotted a shop under the Jagti Kashmiri Pandit migrant mini township on the outskirts of the city, officials said.According to officials, he has been selling cosmetics and decorative items from his car for years in the camp, but failed to get a shop in the allotment process.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

He climbed the tall tower at the Jagti Mini Township verification centre, protesting his exclusion from the recent shop allotment process, officials said.Upon receiving information, a police team rushed to the spot and safely brought the man down after assuring him that his grievance would be examined.

The incident occurred while documents of allottees were being verified by the deputy commissioner of the relief department.

The deputy commissioner also assured that the allotment process would proceed swiftly and that the individual’s case would be duly considered.

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Srinagar Police Attach ₹1 Crore Properties Linked to NDPS Accused in Major Anti-Narcotics Action

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Police in Srinagar has achieved a significant breakthrough in its sustained campaign against narcotics trafficking and the proceeds of drug-related crimes.

A Spokesperson said that Police Post Qamarwari under Police Station Parimpora served notices for freezing/attachment of one double-storey and one single-storey residential house linked with the accused Suhail Ahmad Mir son of Gulzar Ahmad Mir resident of Barthana, Qamarwari, involved in FIR No. 64/2025 U/S 8/22 NDPS Act of Police Station Parimpora. The approximate value of the attached residential structures is above ₹1 crore.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

During the course of investigation, a comprehensive enquiry into the assets of the accused and his family members was conducted strictly in accordance with Chapter V-A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Examination of revenue records, property extracts, field verification reports, valuation inputs, and statements of concerned persons revealed that:

One double-storey residential house belonging to the accused’s father, and one single-storey residential house constructed on land belonging to the accused’s grandfather, but purchased and developed by the accused and his family, were acquired and constructed during the last 3–4 years, a period that coincides with the accused’s involvement in illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

The investigation further established that the known and lawful income of the family is grossly insufficient to justify the acquisition and construction of these properties. The source of funds was found to be unexplained, disproportionate, and prima facie linked to proceeds of narcotic trafficking.

Accordingly, based on the material collected during investigation, freezing/seizure orders under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act have been prepared and issued. These orders prohibit any sale, transfer, mortgage, or creation of third-party interest in the said properties until further orders from the Competent Authority. The freezing orders were served upon the concerned persons in the presence of independent witnesses, and they were duly informed about the legal consequences of any violation.

J&K Police reiterates its firm resolve to combat drug trafficking and dismantle the financial networks sustaining the narcotics trade by targeting not only offenders but also the proceeds of crime, in accordance with law. Public cooperation is solicited in sharing credible information to help eradicate the drug menace from society.

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SWJA Defeats Sopore Police in Friendly Cricket Match to Promote Unity and Sportsmanship

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SWJA Defeats Sopore Police

In a spirited display of sportsmanship and camaraderie, Sopore Working Journalists Association (SWJA) today clinched a win over Sopore Police in a friendly 12-over cricket match played at Eiden Park (MET) Ground, Sopore.

The Sopore Police XI was led by Senior Superintendent of Police Sopore, Iftikhar Talib, while the journalists’ team was captained by Lone Mehraj, representing the media fraternity.

Batting first, the Journalists’ XI (SWJA) set a competitive target of 118/5 in 12 overs, powered by a blistering 84 off 40 balls from Junaid Bhat, while the Sopore Police side responded with a spirited chase, finishing at 112/4 and handing SWJA a narrow six-run victory in an exciting finish.

The friendly encounter was conceived as a community-oriented sports initiative to further improve relations between police and the media fraternity, besides inspiring local youth to embrace sports and shun drugs and other anti-social activities.

SSP Sopore Iftikhar Talib and SWJA president Lone Mehraj congratulated both teams for displaying exemplary sportsmanship and reiterated that Sopore Police and the journalist fraternity will continue to hold similar events to nurture talent, promote peace and encourage constructive engagement among youth in the region.(KNS) 

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Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Mourns Demise of Renowned Islamic Scholar Pir Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi (RA)

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Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of eminent Islamic scholar and spiritual guide, Hazrat Pir Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi (RA).Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Terming his passing as a great spiritual and missionary loss for the Muslim Ummah, the Mirwaiz said that the late Pir Sahib was a towering figure in the field of islah-e-nafs (self-reformation), tazkiyah-e-qalb (purification of the heart), and quiet yet deeply meaningful service to Islam.His life, he said, was devoted to nurturing spiritual consciousness, moral refinement, and a sincere connection with Allah among countless people.

The Mirwaiz prayed that Allah Almighty grant the departed soul the highest ranks in Jannatul-Illiyyin, accept his lifelong religious and spiritual services, and bestow patience and fortitude upon the bereaved family, disciples, and admirers.(KNS)

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AIIMS Study Finds No Link Between COVID-19 Vaccines and Sudden Deaths in Young Adults

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 A year-long autopsy-based study conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi on Sunday found no scientific evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to sudden deaths among young adults — reaffirming that the vaccines are safe and effective.

The study, titled ‘Burden of Sudden Death in Young Adults: A One-Year Observational Study at a Tertiary Care Centre in India’, has been published in the ‘Indian Journal of Medical Research’, the flagship journal of the Indian Council of Medical Research.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Researchers closely examined sudden death cases of people aged between 18 and 45 years using verbal autopsy, post-mortem imaging, conventional autopsy and detailed histopathological tests.According to the findings, there was no statistically significant association between COVID-19 vaccination status and sudden deaths in the young population.

The researchers found that most of the deaths were caused by well-known medical conditions, with cardiovascular diseases emerging as the leading reason.

Respiratory illnesses and other non-cardiac causes were also identified in several cases.

The study also noted that both COVID-19 infection history and vaccination status were similar across younger and older age groups, and no causal link between vaccination and sudden deaths was found.

These results, the researchers said, are in line with global scientific evidence that supports the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.

Dr Sudheer Arava, Professor at AIIMS, New Delhi, said the study is particularly important at a time when misleading claims and unverified reports are circulating about a possible link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths.

He stressed that the findings clearly do not support such claims and highlighted the need for scientific and evidence-based research to guide public understanding.

Health experts said that sudden deaths among young individuals, though tragic, are often linked to underlying and sometimes undiagnosed health issues, especially heart-related conditions.

They underlined the importance of early health screening, lifestyle changes and timely medical intervention to reduce such risks.

Dr Arava also advised people to trust credible scientific sources and avoid misinformation that could weaken public confidence in proven public health measures, including vaccination.

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J&K Police Launch Massive Crackdown on Terror OGWs, Over 150 Detained Across Kashmir Valley

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 Jammu and Kashmir police along with other security agencies launched a massive crackdown against Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of terrorists in several parts of the Kashmir Valley, with over 150 suspects detained, sources said.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

A top official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that over 150 suspected individuals have been detained so far in Srinagar while crackdown is going on against OGWs in several parts of the Valley.

He said that the crackdown has been launched against OGWs to dismantle the terror network of banned outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad and other terror outfits across the Valley.He said that raids are underway at several locations across several parts of the Kashmir Valley as part of the massive crackdown against OGW network.

The action comes after Lt Governor Manoj Sinha reiterated government’s commitment to dismantle the terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir.Earlier today, the LG vowed to end terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir and warned that sympathisers and supporters of terrorism will face the harshest punishment—(KNO)

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