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Anantnag Administration Demolishes House of Haroon Rashid Ganie Alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba Handler

March 22, 2025 by NOK Desk

Anantnag district administration has demolished an “illegally” constructed house of a person who is allegedly a terrorist handler associated with the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba.

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“Anantnag Police, in coordination with the District administration, demolished an illegally constructed house and plinth at Rekha Hassanpora, reclaiming encroached state land. The property belonged to Haroon Rashid Ganie, son of Abdul Rashid Ganie, a known terrorist handler associated with the banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT),” the police said in a statement.

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CBI Arrests Forest Guard in Kathua for Accepting ₹35,000 Bribe

March 22, 2025 by NOK Desk

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested an accused forest guard in the Bilawar area of Kathua district for demanding and accepting bribe Rs 35,000 bribe from a complainant.

In a statement, a spokesperson said that a case was registered by CBI on 20.03.2025 against the accused on allegations that he demanded Rs 35000 bribe from a complainant for allowing him to execute construction and repair of road and release of a JCB forcibly taken by the accused.

The statement reads that the CBI laid a trap and caught the accused forest guard red-handed while demanding and accepting Rs 35,000 from the complainant.

“The accused was arrested and produced before the court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption (CBI Cases), Jammu on 21.03.2025. He was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days,” it reads.

It added thaT the CBI also conducted search at the residence of the accused in Bilawar area kf Kathua which led to recovery of some incriminating documents, while investigation is going on—(KNO)

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24 JKAS Officers Await IAS Induction as High Court Reviews Seniority Dispute

March 22, 2025 by NOK Desk

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, has identified 24 vacancies for Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers to be inducted into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who oversees the General Administration Department (GAD), provided this update to the J&K Legislative Assembly.

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“The MHA has allocated 18 vacancies for 2019, five for 2020, and one for 2021,” the CM said while responding to PDP MLA Mir Muhammad Fayaz.

Addressing concerns over the delay in induction, the CM cited a ruling by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) on January 25, 2023, which nullified the JKAS seniority list—an essential document for determining eligible officers. He stated that the J&K government has since challenged the CAT order in the High Court.

“The case—WP (C) No 2772/2023 along with WP (C) No 895/2023 and WP (C) No 1182/2023—was heard, and the High Court reserved its judgment on September 26, 2024. The induction process will proceed once the verdict is announced,” the CM explained.

Regarding a proposal to reinstate the former J&K IAS cadre, the CM clarified that J&K remains part of the joint Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram-Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre.

Responding to a question from Peoples Conference (PC) MLA Sajad Gani Lone on enhancing promotion opportunities for JKAS officers, the CM highlighted a recent cadre review. As per SRO 398, issued on August 16, 2024, the cadre strength has been increased from 1,040 to 1,160 posts to improve administrative efficiency and career growth.

The revised structure includes:

Super Time Scale: 29 posts
Special Scale: 171 posts
Selection Grade: 300 posts
Time Scale: 500 posts (250 junior scale, 225 departmental feeding services, and 25 technical quota)

This restructuring resulted in an increase of 53 Time Scale posts, 31 Selection Grade posts, and 20 Special Scale posts.

To further streamline career progression, a committee headed by Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary) Shaleen Kabra has been set up, the CM added.

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Fourteen Injured in Road Accident Near Sher-e-Kashmir Bridge, Poonch

March 22, 2025 by NOK Desk

Fourteen passengers were injured in a road accident when a vehicle lost control and crashed near Sher-e-Kashmir Bridge in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, police sources said.

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According to officials, the vehicle (bearing registration number JK12 1451) was traveling from Surankote to Poonch when it met with an accident upon reaching the bridge. The vehicle reportedly hit the edge of the bridge, resulting in injuries to seven passengers.

Local residents and police personnel rushed to the spot and moved the injured to the District Hospital Poonch, where they are currently undergoing treatment. Hospital authorities confirmed that all the injured individuals are out of danger.

Medical Superintendent District Hospital Poonch, Dr Nusrat ul Nisa confirmed injuries to 14 passengers.

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J&K Govt Introduces First Bill in Assembly, Proposes GST Law Amendments

March 22, 2025 by NOK Desk

The Jammu & Kashmir’s elected government introduced its first bill in the Legislative Assembly on Saturday.After the Question Hour, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, on behalf of Finance Minister Omar Abdullah, introduced the Jammu & Kashmir Goods and Service Tax (Amendment) Bill-2025 in the House.

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The bill seeks to align J&K’s GST law with the amendments carried out in the Central Goods and Services Tax law.The amendments are regulatory in nature i.e. to regulate tax and as such the bill doesn’t involve recurring and non-recurring expenditure.

After the imposition of central rule in J&K in 2018, the legislative powers of the J & K assembly were vested with the Parliament—(KNO)

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Massive Fire Engulfs Residential Area in Shaheed Gunj, Srinagar; Five Houses Affected

March 22, 2025 by NOK Desk

A devastating fire broke out today morning in a residential area of Shaheed Gunj, Srinagar.An official said that a distressed call Received by F&ES Headquater batamaloo at 6:07 am, prompting a rapid emergency response. By 6:08 am, firefighting teams were on the ground, battling the intense flames.

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Five residential houses were affected by the blaze. Firefighting teams from multiple stations, including ; Fire Headquarters Batamaloo,Fire Station Gaw Kadal, Fire Station Habba Kadal, Fire Station Syed Hameed pora, Fire Station Babadam, and Fire Station Secretariat were actively involved in controlling the fire.

The fire operation was led by Assistant Director F&ES, Mir Aqib, who coordinated efforts to contain and extinguish the flames. After an intense firefighting operation, the fire was successfully brought under control, preventing further damage.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Further updates will follow as more details emerge.

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Raja Ibrar Khan’s Body Found on Railway Bridge in Samba, Police Begin Investigation

March 21, 2025 by NOK Desk

Police on Friday recovered body of youth from a railway bridge in Samba district, officials said.

A police official said that the body was found near Sarore Adda Bari Brahmana and was subsequently taken to GMC Jammu for post-mortem. The deceased has been identified as Raja Ibrar Khan son of Abdul Rehman Khan, a resident of Sarola, Manjakote, Rajouri, he said.

The body will be handed over to his family after medico-legal formalities, the official said. Meanwhile police have also started investigation into the matter, the official added. (GNS)

J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat Reviews Security, Stresses Vigilance and Coordination

March 21, 2025 by NOK Desk

The Director General of Police J&K, Nalin Prabhat, chaired a security review meeting at Police Control Room Kashmir on Thursday.

The meeting, attended by senior officers, including IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi, range DIsG and district SSsP, focused on assessing the current security situation including the counter-terrorism measures, crime control, and the effectiveness of ongoing security operations.

The DGP emphasized the importance of enhanced coordination between districts to improve intelligence sharing and operational effectiveness. He also instructed officers to maintain heightened vigilance, particularly in sensitive areas, and expedite investigations, ensuring strong legal follow-ups in UAPA cases.

The rising challenge of narco-terrorism was also discussed, with a directive to intensify efforts against drug smuggling networks linked to terror funding. The meeting concluded with the DGP reiterating a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism and criminal activities, urging officers to remain alert and work in synergy.

Former Legislator Fakeer Mohd Khan Found Dead in Srinagar, Police Initiate Probe

March 20, 2025 by NOK Desk

Former legislator Fakeer Mohd Khan, son of Jumma Khan and a resident of Gurez, was found dead in the Tulsibagh area of Srinagar on Thursday following an incident of firearm discharge.

Srinagar Police, in an official statement, said, “An incident of firearm discharge was reported today in the Tulsibagh area of Srinagar, resulting in the death of former legislator Fakeer Mohd Khan, son of Jumma Khan, a resident of Gurez.
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Police has taken cognizance of the matter, and legal proceedings under section 194 of the BNSS have been initiated at Police Station Shergarhi. Initial findings suggest the incident appears to be a case of suicide. Further investigation is ongoing, considering all aspects.”

Officials said the police are examining all angles to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further details are awaited.(KNS)

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J&K Bank Launches Month-Long Campaign on Consumer Rights and Grievance Redressal

March 20, 2025 by NOK Desk

Close on the heels of World Consumer Rights Day on 15th March, J&K Bank has initiated a month-long awareness campaign to educate its customers about their rights and the available grievance redressal mechanisms. The initiative is aligned with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) directives to enhance public awareness about consumer protection and promote responsible banking.
The campaign emphasizes in detail the key themes of the Charter of Customer Rights issued by the RBI that includes Right to Fair Treatment, Right to Transparency, Fair and Honest Dealing, Right to Suitability, Right to Privacy, and Right to Grievance Redressal and Compensation. In addition, the Bank will highlight the timelines applicable for compensating customers for financial losses resulting from any deficiencies in banking services across its channels.
Speaking about the initiative, MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee said, “Empowering our customers with knowledge about their rights is a cornerstone of responsible banking.Through this campaign, we aim to ensure that our customers are well-informed about their rights; so that they feel empowered to make prudent and secure financial decisions.
“And being a socially-responsible financial institution, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of customer service and addressing grievances promptly and fairly”, he added.
The comprehensive campaign has been rolled out across television, radio, print media, and the Bank’s official social media platforms. In order to make the campaign effective, the Bank will also utilize its network of business correspondents, and financial literacy centres across J&K and Ladakh to disseminate information through interactive sessions and its signages.
With this initiative, the Bank continues to demonstrate its dedication to customer-centric banking and further strengthen its relationship with its valued customers.(KNS)