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One-Day Conference of All Jammu and Kashmir Lambardar Association Held at Sakhras Anantnag

July 28, 2024 by NOK Desk

Anantnag, July 27, 2024 – All Jammu and Kashmir Lambardar Association convened a one-day conference at Sakhras Anantnag, witnessing the participation of a significant number of Lambardars from various districts and tehsils across the valley. The meeting commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran.

Presiding over the conference was the association’s President, Haji Bashir Ahmed Teli, joined by General Secretary Ghulam Hasan Mir, Publicity Secretary Gh. Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, and District Presidents, each of whom highlighted the myriad challenges faced by the Lambardars.

In his concluding address, President Haji Bashir Ahmed Teli illuminated the historical and ongoing struggles of the Lambardars. He emphasized their bravery during times of crisis, noting that while rulers and high-ranking officials fled the state, Lambardars remained steadfast despite life-threatening risks. Tragically, approximately 450 Lambardars lost their lives, and their children were compelled to take on their roles, continuing to serve under perilous conditions.

President Haji Bashir Ahmad Teli expressed deep regret over the government’s disregard for these sacrifices. He condemned recent appointments made unlawfully and unconstitutionally, bypassing the Lambardari Act/Rules and High Court orders, and following the directions of Patwaris, Tehsildars, and Naib Tehsildars. Such actions, he stated, are unprecedented anywhere in India.

The association firmly demanded the immediate reinstatement and substantial promotion of Lambardars to rectify these injustices. Furthermore, President Haji Bashir Ahmad Teli called for the early release of honorariums halted since February 20, 2023, and the filling of vacant posts with legitimate heirs, as practiced in other states and Union Territories.

The association also urged the government to increase the monthly salary of Lambardars from Rs 1501 to match the daily wage of a laborer, citing the inadequacy of Rs 1501 in the current era of inflation. Additionally, any future decisions regarding Lambardars should be made in consultation with the association to ensure their interests are safeguarded.

Lastly, the association requested an immediate meeting with Lt. Governor Jenab Manoj Sinha Sahab to discuss and resolve these longstanding issues. They expressed hope that the Lt. Governor would personally take an interest in addressing and solving their problems.

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Kashmir Medico Dr. Tasaduk Hussain Itoo Receives IDF Certificate of Achievement and ECMECs for Excellence in Diabetes Management

July 27, 2024 by NOK Desk

Kashmir-based medico and noted health columnist, Dr Tasaduk Hussain Itoo has been awarded a “Certificate of Achievement” by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).
This recognition was conferred upon Dr Itoo following his successful completion of a specialized course in diabetes management offered by the IDF School of Diabetes.
In addition to the certificate, Dr Tasaduk has also earned eight European Continuing Medical Education Credits (ECMECs). These credits are accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) and the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).
Dr Itoo is recognised as a diabetes expert and is an Academic Life Member of the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI), the premier national diabetes research organization and leading scientific authority for diabetologists in India.

(News Source Daily Rising Kashmir Website)

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Machail Encounter Update: one Foreign Militant killed, 2 soldiers injured

July 27, 2024 by NOK Desk

A foreigner was killed and two soliers were injured In an ongoing encounter in Machail Sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

Srinagar based Chinar Corps Spokesman said that “there has been an exchange of fire with unidentified personnel on a forward post in Kamkari, Macchal Sector on the line of control.

“One Pakistani person has been killed while two of our soldiers have suffered injuries and have been evacuated. Operations are in progress,” he said.

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Latest Update From Election Commission of India for Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir

January 4, 2025July 25, 2024 by NOK Desk

Qualifying Date:
The qualifying date for this revision is July 1, 2024.
Timeline:
The integrated draft electoral roll will be published on July 25, 2024.
The period for filing claims and objections is from July 25, 2024, to August 9, 2024.
Special Campaign Dates:
Special campaign dates are scheduled for July 27, 28, and August 3, 4, 2024.
Availability of Draft Photo Electoral Rolls:
The Draft Photo Electoral Rolls 2024 will be accessible at various locations:
- District Headquarters
- Tehsil offices in Srinagar and Jammu
- Municipal Corporations/Booth Level Offices at polling station level
- The CEO, J&K website (ceojk.nic.in)
Enrollment Eligibility:
Individuals who are 18 years of age or older as of July 1, 2024, can enroll in the electoral rolls.
Form number 6 is used for the registration of new electors.
Forms for Objections and Corrections:
Form 7 can be used for objections related to inclusion or deletion of names in the existing electoral roll.
Form 8 serves multiple purposes, including corrections of particulars, shifting of residence, replacement of EPIC (Electors’ Photo Identity Card), and marking persons with disabilities.
Form 6 B captures the Aadhaar number of existing electors.
Online and Offline Filing:
Claims and objections can be submitted both online and offline:
- Online: Use the Voter’s Service Portal (www.voters.eci.gov.in) or download the voter helpline app (VHA).
- Offline: Contact the concerned BLO (Booth Level Officer), AERO (Assistant Electoral Registration Officer), or ERO (Electoral Registration Officer).
Participation and Stakeholders:
All stakeholders are encouraged to actively participate in the revision exercise to ensure maximum eligible voters are enrolled.
The Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (Migrant) in Delhi, Jammu, and Udhampur will handle claims and objections from Kashmiri migrants within their jurisdiction.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated the second special summary revision of photo electoral rolls in all the Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The qualifying date is July 1, 2024. The integrated draft electoral roll will be published on July 25, 2024, and the period for filing claims and objections is from July 25, 2024, to August 9, 2024. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate, and both online and offline filing options are available. The Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (Migrant) will handle claims and objections from Kashmiri migrants within their jurisdiction .

Senior Accountant Arrested for Accepting Bribe in Khunmoh Kashmir

July 25, 2024 by NOK Desk

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jammu and Kashmir recently apprehended a Senior Accountant at the Small Industries Development Corporation (SIDCO) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe. Here are the key details:

Complaint and Demand:

A written complaint was filed against Mohammad Yaseen Sheikh, the Senior Accountant at SIDCO, Khunmoh, Srinagar.
Sheikh was accused of demanding Rs 20,000 as a bribe to process a supplementary partnership deed for the complainant.
After negotiations, the bribe amount was settled at Rs 15,000.

Complainant’s Action:

Instead of paying the bribe, the complainant approached the ACB to report the incident.
The ACB conducted discreet verification, confirming the demand made by Sheikh.

Legal Action:

Case FIR No. 18/2024 was registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, at the ACB Police Station in Srinagar.
A trap team was formed to catch Sheikh red-handed.

Successful Operation:

The trap team caught Sheikh while he was demanding and accepting the bribe amount of Rs 15,000 from the complainant.
The bribe money was recovered from Sheikh’s possession in the presence of independent witnesses.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are committed to ensuring transparency and accountability. If you have any further questions or need additional information, feel free to ask!

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Kathua Terror Attack Breakthrough: Two Jaish Operatives Arrested

July 25, 2024 by NOK Desk

In a significant breakthrough in countering terrorist activities, the Kathua Police at PS Malhar apprehended two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) associated with terror-related actions. These individuals had deliberately withheld crucial information, hindering police efforts to prevent terrorist actions.

The arrested OGWs provided food and hotspot connections to the terrorists responsible for the July 8 ambush on an army convoy in Kathua’s Badnota village. During the ambush, five soldiers, including a junior commissioned officer (JCO), lost their lives, and five others were injured.

The duo, identified as Layaqat Ali from Ward No. 07, Kalna Dhanu Parole in Billawar Tehsil, and Mool Raj from Bowli Mohalla in Malhar Tehsil, also facilitated communication between different groups of terrorists in the jungles of Machhedi. After the attack, they assisted the terrorists in escaping.

The police have questioned over 100 individuals in connection with the case, and preventive measures have been taken against more than 40 people to disrupt potential support systems for terrorist activities¹. A case has been registered at the Malhar police station, and further investigation is ongoing.

The arrest of these OGWs underscores the authorities’ commitment to maintaining security. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or by dialing 100 or 9858034100.

Intel agencies suspect that the Jammu region harbors 50 to 60 hardcore foreign terrorists, including former Pakistan army regulars, in hill districts like Rajouri, Poonch, Doda, Kathua, Reasi, and Udhampur. The army has deployed over 4,000 soldiers, including 500 elite para commandos trained in mountain warfare, to eliminate these terrorists.

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Fire in Khansahib Budgam Destroyed 13 Tea Stalls

July 23, 2024 by NOK Desk

A devastating fire incident in Khansahib tehsil of central Kashmir’s Budgam district led to the destruction of 13 tea stalls.
An official from the Khansahib Police Station informed Agency that the fire broke out during the night between Sunday and Monday in the Raiyar area. “Following the incident, the Police team from the Khansahib police station, along with the Fire tenders team, promptly arrived at the scene and successfully brought the fire under control,” he said.
The tea sellers operated their stalls near the entrance of the popular tourist spot Doodhpathri, serving tea to both tourists and local visitors on a daily basis, the official said, adding that the fire resulted in the complete destruction of 13 tea stalls.
He said an FIR Number 127/2024 has been registered at the Police Station Khansahib regarding the fire incident.

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Gunfight Breaks out in Trimulha Top area of Lolab in Kupwara

July 23, 2024 by NOK Desk

A gunfight has erupted between militants and security forces near Trimulha Top area of Lolab in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday.

Informing via social media platform X, The Kashmir Police Zone wrote, ” Security forces have established contact with terrorists near Trimukha Top, Lolab, Kupwara. Operation in progress, reads the post.

More details will folllow soon.(GNS)

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Shia-Sunni Scholars hold meeting with Dc Srinagar

July 22, 2024 by NOK Desk

In a significant move towards fostering unity and understanding, leaders and representatives from both Shia and Sunni sects including members of Waqf Board, came together today in a meeting convened by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, aimed at promoting solidarity, mutual respect, and cooperation.

The meeting, held at DC office Srinagar, highlighted the shared values and commonalities between the two sects, emphasizing the importance of unity in addressing contemporary challenges.

Unity is not just a necessity but a divine commandment. We must rise above and work together for the common good of community.

The meeting was attended by notable scholars, religious leaders, and community representatives who unanimously expressed their commitment to work towards Unity and to thwart any attempt of sectarian divisions.

The religious scholars and other stockholders expressed their opinion and unanimously stressed on maintaining unity and harmony among all Muslim sects for overall betterment of the community.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the religious scholars and imams (clerics) to play a constructive role in maintaining unity, brotherhood, besides respect for each other and among the various sects, as the way forward for the peace, progress, tranquility and for the harmonious future the whole Community.

We all must show the determination to continue the efforts in bridging divides and building a stronger and more cohesive community.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Syed Ahmad Kataria and other senior Officers of District Administration were present in the meeting.

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Militants Attacked VDC Gunda village in Rajouri Jammu

July 22, 2024 by NOK Desk

Terrorists attacked the of a Village Development Committee (VDC) at Gunda village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri in the early hours of Monday during an ongoing firefight with security personnel, the White Knight Corps said.

Following the attack, an Army column near the area reacted, kicking off a firefight, they added.
“Op Gunda Terrorists attacked the house of a VDC at Gunda, Rajouri at 0310h. A nearby Army column reacted and a firefight ensued. Operations are continuing,” the White Knight Corps stated in a post on ‘X’.

Operations are underway in the Gunda area of the district.

In the last few months, there has been a spike in terror attacks in the Jammu region, including the terror attack at the army convoy in Kathua and encounters in Doda and Udhampur.

Earlier on Thursday, the Indian Army troops opened fire after suspicious movement near the Line of Control in the Sunderbani area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir.

In a separate incident, two Indian Army soldiers were injured in an encounter with terrorists in the Kastigarh area of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.

The encounter came days after four army soldiers, including an officer, laid down their lives while battling terrorists in the Doda encounter on Tuesday.

On July 15, based on specific intelligence inputs, a joint operation by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police was in progress in an area North of Doda.

According to the White Knight Corps, contact with terrorists was established at about 9 pm during which a heavy firefight ensued. Four soldiers, including an officer, were killed in action.

The soldiers killed in action have been identified as Captain Brijesh Thapa, Naik D Rajesh, Sepoy Bijendra, and Sepoy Ajay.

On July 16, Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar, Northern Army Commander, laid a wreath to pay homage to the bravehearts Captain Brijesh Thapa, Naik D Rajesh, Sepoy Bijendra and Sepoy Ajay Kumar Singh, who laid down their lives in the line of duty to ensure peace in the region, while undertaking a counter-terrorist operation in Doda. (ANI)