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The seven-day 67th Urs of Syed Rasool Shah also known as Hazrat Naanga Baji (R.A) commenced on Sunday and will culminate on 10th of August 2024 at Malangam Bandipora in north of Kashmir.
During this 7-day Urs, free food service has been organised at the residences of sons & daughters of Naanga Baji (RA) at Malangam.
The 8th Pencak Silat Federation Cup 2024 recently concluded at the NDS Multipurpose Indoor Sports Stadium in Leh, Ladakh. This prestigious event, organized by the Ladakh Pencak Silat Association in collaboration with Youth Services & Sports, UT of Ladakh, LAHDC, and the Indian Pencak Silat Federation, brought together 454 athletes from 18 States/UTs.
Notably, this competition marked Ladakh’s inaugural national-level martial arts event, showcasing the region’s commitment to promoting traditional martial arts. Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche graced the opening ceremony as the guest of honor, alongside other dignitaries such as Tsering Angchuk (Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh), Mosis Kunzang (Director of Youth Services and Sports, UT of Ladakh), Kishore Prakash Yewale (President of the Indian Pencak Silat Federation), and Tariq Ahmad Zargar (Secretary General of the Indian Pencak Silat Federation).
Jammu & Kashmir athletes demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, securing the Overall Championship. Haryana also performed admirably, with Ladakh hosting the event and contributing to its success.
During the closing ceremony, Chief Guest Vikram Singh Malik emphasized the role of Pencak Silat in fostering discipline, fitness, and cultural exchange. Nuzhat Gull, Secretary of the J&K Sports Council, congratulated the victorious team, attributing their consistent achievements in martial arts to the development of sports infrastructure over the past decade. She expressed gratitude to the LG administration for their special focus on sports in J&K.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at six locations in Leh, Jammu, and Sonipat (Haryana) on August 2, 2024, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
The spokesman said the searches are related to a case against A. R. Mir and others, who are accused of cheating innocent people by falsely influencing them to invest in a fake cryptocurrency called Emollient Coin.
“During the operations, the ED recovered and seized various incriminating documents, property papers, digital devices, and cash amounting to Rs. 1 crore,” he said. (Agencies)
It’s disheartening to witness the celebration of the downgrading of historical Dogra State. The BJP’s refusal to honor its commitment, even after five years since the arbitrary action on August 5, 2019, has left many feeling betrayed. JKPCC Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Sharma rightly points out that celebrating the loss of status, dignity, identity, and rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the destruction of Dogra identity, is indeed surprising.
Rather than celebrating this unfortunate event, it would be more meaningful for the BJP to address the concerns of the people. Perhaps they should answer what tangible achievements have been made during these five years, rather than exacerbating the wounds of the affected communities, especially the Dogras¹.
As citizens, we hope for a more empathetic and responsible approach from our leaders, one that prioritizes the well-being and rights of the people over political agendas.
Jammu and Kashmir government has terminated six employees from their services over narco-terror links, officials said on Saturday.
An official told that five policemen and a teacher were terminated for their involvement in terror financing through drug sale.He said that the administration led by LG Governor Manoj Sinha has invoked Article 311 (2) (c) of the Constitution of India to sack these employees.
He said their probe established that they were part of narco-terror network run by Pakistan’s ISI and terror outfits operating from its soil—(KNO)
A male body was found on Saturday morning at Lower Munda area of Qazigund in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, an official said.
An official told the that a body, aged about 25-30 was found lying near old toll post in Lower Munda along the national highway route.
He said police rushed to the spot and sent the body to the hospital for legal formalities, the official said.
The deceased has been identified as Yasir Hamid Beig son of Abdul Hamid Beig, a resident of Zinhhal Banihal—(KNO)
Three persons died after their vehicle met with an accident in the border town Karnah in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
An official said that the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge near Sikh Bridge in the Teethwal area.“Though locals and Police launched a quick rescue operation and evacuated the trio to Sub District Hospital (SDH) Tanghdar where doctors declared them dead on arrival,” he said.
The deceased have been identified as Mushtaq Ahmad, 50, son of Ghulam Nabi Khan, Nazir Ahmad Magray, 55, son of Muhammad Sultan Magray, and Feroz Ahmad Pala, 45, son of Abdul Salam Pala, all residents of Seer Hamdan Anantnag.
In a significant crackdown on drug traffickers, the Bijbehara Police Station has seized a commercial complex valued at over ₹2 Crores. The property belonged to the late Abdul Rashid Dar of Tulkhan Bijbehara and was identified as having been acquired through illicit drug trade, specifically the trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
The attached properties include a commercial building situated at a prime location on NHW 44 in Semthan Bijbehara. Covering an area of 5 Kanal 12 Marla under Survey No. 291 Min, this complex was allegedly involved in illegal activities related to drug trafficking.
Abdul Rashid Dar, who was implicated in Case FIR No. 210/2020 under Section 8/15-29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, had an underground room within his compound. This room was discovered in September 2020 and contained a substantial quantity of contraband substances, likely poppy straw (Fukki), packed in gunny bags and plastic barrels.
The investigation revealed that the deceased had obtained this contraband substance from illegal sources and stored it for further illicit sale to local youth, thereby promoting drug addiction and illegal trade. A total of 126 gunny bags weighing 2600 kgs and 60 plastic barrels (1395 kgs) of the contraband substance were recovered from the spot.
Taking decisive action against drug peddling, the Anantnag Police attached the commercial complex, which was allegedly constructed using illegally acquired funds. This move sends a strong message to those involved in drug trafficking that such unlawful activities will not be tolerated.
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) Srinagar Zonal Office carried out searches at five locations in Srinagar and Pattan on Tuesday in connection with a case involving the misappropriation of bank funds.
According to a statement released, “On July 29, 2024, the ED conducted operations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, at five sites in Srinagar and Pattan, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This action is related to the case against M/s Istiyaq Ahmad Parray, former Branch Manager of Jammu and Kashmir Gramin Bank, and his associates. During these searches, various incriminating documents and digital devices tied to the bank fund embezzlement were discovered and seized.”
The statement further elaborates, “The investigation was prompted by multiple FIRs and charge sheets filed by the CBI concerning the embezzlement of ₹8.36 crore from Jammu and Kashmir Gramin Bank. Istiyaq Ahmad Parray, along with other co-conspirators, including bank correspondent Mohd. Maqbool Ganie, Manzoor Ahmad Dar, Mushtaq Hussain Wani, Shabir Ahmad Dar, Shabir Ahmad Bhat, Nissar Ahmad Dar, and others, is accused of fraudulently approving Kisan Cash Credit (KCC) loans, car loans, Joint Liability Group (JLG) loans, and cash credit limits for fictitious or non-existent customers. This involved creating 250 fake loan accounts, which subsequently became non-performing assets (NPAs).”
The ED’s investigation has revealed that a significant portion of the loan funds was transferred to the accused individuals or their relatives, with most withdrawals made in cash. Many of the loans were sanctioned based on forged documents, and the supposed borrowers did not exist.
“All 250 loan accounts were approved in breach of proper procedures and loan conditions. The total embezzled amount is ₹8.36 crore. The investigation is ongoing,” the statement concludes.
For the second consecutive night, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has experienced the hottest night of the season, with temperatures reaching 24.8 degrees Celsius.
Independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif Keng reported to the Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Srinagar’s minimum temperature of 24.8 degrees Celsius was 6.0 degrees above the seasonal average. This temperature ties with the second highest minimum ever recorded in the city, matching the mark set on July 26, 2021. The record for the highest minimum temperature remains at 25.2 degrees Celsius, noted on July 21, 1988.
However, a significant drop in temperatures is anticipated for Jammu and Kashmir starting today, according to weather predictions.