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06/12/2025

ASI Booked in Assault Case In Doda: Police

Says Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance on Misconduct

Jammu, December 06(GNS): Police in statement said that in a firm display of internal accountability, Doda Police have registered an FIR against an Assistant Sub-Inspector of the department after he was found involved in an alleged assault case.

In a handout to GNS, the police said that the action follows a written complaint filed on December 3 at Police Post DH Doda by Anzar Majid Malik. In his statement, Malik accused Ghulam Ali, son of Mohd. Maqbool Dar of Sadeeqabad Doda, of wrongfully restraining and assaulting him.

Acting on the complaint, Police Station Doda registered FIR No. 272/2025 under relevant sections of law and initiated a probe. During the investigation, it emerged that the accused was serving as an ASI in the police force.

Reiterating its zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct within its ranks, the department has allowed the legal process to move forward without hesitation. Officials said the investigation is ongoing and further action will follow as per law, reads the statement.(GNS)

06/12/2025

05/12/2025

CM Omar Launches Rs 1.29-Crore Hazratbal Gateway Project

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday laid the foundation stone for two commemorative gates, Bab-ul-Salam and Bab-ul-Noor at the revered Dargah Hazratbal, marking a major step in preserving the shrine’s heritage and improving facilities for devotees and visitors.

He was accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq and senior officials during the inauguration.

The twin structures, designed with artistic calligraphy and aesthetic detailing, are being built at a total cost of Rs 129.68 lakh, with each gate estimated at Rs 64.84 lakh.

05/12/2025

Rotten Meat Scandal, Public Deserves Answers: Mirwaiz

Seeks clarity on status of investigation and food safety reforms

Mirwaiz-e Kashmir Molvi Umar Farooq in his Friday sermon addressed at Jama Masjid Srinagar today asked the authorities about the status of the investigation into the very disturbing rotten meat issue in which the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) had seized tonnes of rotten, unlabelled and possibly unlawful meat being sold openly across the valley.

This shocking revelation deeply shook the trust of people that such large-scale malpractice was allowed to go on and unchecked for so long and in response to it, authorities promised a thorough inquiry into the incident to expose and bring the culprits to book. The issue also highlighted the serious issues with food safety and regulation in the state.

Mirwaiz said that it has been more than four months but so far we have not heard anything about the investigation. He asked the administration to come clean on the matter. Mirwaiz said it is the right of people to know what did the test results of the seized meat reveal and if the culprits have been identified and booked and their businesses shut down. Is such meat no longer in the market? he asked.

Mirwaiz said the administration should make all this public so that people are reassured and their faith restored. Accountability demands public transparency, so the authorities should inform the public about the findings of the investigation and the corrective measures with regard to food safety and regulation that they have taken after this serious incident.

05/12/2025

Royal Enfield Bike Caught Fire on Boulevard Road near SKICC Srinagar.

05/12/2025

MP Srinagar Aga Ruhullah Mehdi speaks in Parliament about demolition of Journalist Afraz Ahmed Daing house in Jammu.

05/12/2025

Pulwama Girl Injured After Falling From Moving Train in Budgam

Srinagar, Dec 5, KNT: A 19-year-old girl from Pulwama was brought to SMHS Hospital on Friday after suffering serious injuries in an incident involving a moving train in Budgam. The injured has been identified as Insha, daughter of Abdul Rashid Bhat, a resident of Khalan Pulwama.

Hospital sources said the girl was initially taken to District Hospital Budgam and was later referred to SMHS for specialized treatment due to multiple injuries.

Family members accompanying the injured girl said that she had fallen from a running train at Budgam, leaving her unconscious.

Doctors at SMHS said her condition remains critical and she is undergoing treatment. . [KNT]

05/12/2025

IGP Kashmir Reviews Monitoring of Under-Trial Cases in Kashmir Zone at PCR Kashmir

December 05: IGP Kashmir Shri V. K. Birdi, IPS, chaired a review meeting on the ongoing monitoring of under-trial cases with district SSsP, Law Officers and Pairvi Officers of Kashmir Zone at PCR Kashmir today. The meeting was attended by all range DIsG, district SSsP, Law Officers, Public Prosecutors and Pairvi Officers.

IGP Kashmir opened the session by outlining the agenda. District SSsP then gave brief presentations on their progress in case disposal and follow-up, especially in ensuring convictions in under-trial and under-investigation cases. The discussions covered general crime matters, with a special focus on NDPS and UAPA cases, absconders and other offenses. The status of preventive actions and pending inquest proceedings was also reviewed.
The IGP appreciated the efforts of district heads and Law Officers in crime prevention and stressed the need to further strengthen the quality of investigations. He underlined the importance of improving conviction rates through better investigation practices, greater use of scientific tools and a stronger follow-up system, particularly for narcotics and terror-related cases.
He also took stock of the overall security situation in the Kashmir Zone. He emphasized the role of non-kinetic measures, including strengthening the security grid, setting up dynamic nakas and maintaining regular surveillance of ANEs.
In conclusion, the IGP reaffirmed the J&K Police’s commitment to maintaining safety and security in the region. He encouraged officers to uphold transparency and accountability, and to ensure timely disposal of cases to secure convictions and protect the rights and safety of citizens.

05/12/2025

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project has generated more than 5 crore man-days of employment, says Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw

“The project has helped apple farmers in transporting apples to different parts of the country. Besides, providing connectivity and easing passenger flow towards Kashmir, it has also helped in transporting commodities like cement to the valley”: Vaishnaw

New Delhi Dec, 05 (GNS):
Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project (total length 272 Km) has been recently commissioned, thus connecting Kashmir Valley with rest of the country by rail network. USBRL project covers the districts of Udhampur, Reasi, Ramban, Srinagar, Anantnag, Pulwama, Budgam and Baramulla of Jammu and Kashmir

The USBRL project is one of the most difficult new railway line projects undertaken in the country post-independence. The terrain passes through young Himalayas, which are full of geological surprises and numerous problems. In this project, Railway has made the world’s highest Railway Bridge over Chenab River in Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir. The iconic Chenab Bridge is 1315 m long having Arch span of 467 m and height of 359 m above river bed. Indian Railway’s first cable stayed bridge has been constructed over Anji Khad in this project. Its bridge deck is 331m above the river bed level and height of its Main pylon is 193m.

Another crucial facet of the USBRL Project’s socio-economic development efforts has been the construction of over 215 km of approach roads, which include construction of a tunnel and 320 small bridges. This road network has helped the local population in improvement of their connectivity with other areas. It has also made substantial socio-economic contributions to the region, with employment generation being a significant aspect of its impact. The project has generated more than 5 Core man-days of employment.

After commissioning of the Project, Indian Railways have introduced 4 Vande Bharat services viz. 26401/26402 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra -Srinagar Vande Bharat Express and 26403/26404 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to connect Katra with Srinagar. Further, 6 pairs of DEMU/MEMU services are catering to the Qazigund-Srinagar sector while 05 pairs of DEMU/MEMU services are catering to the Srinagar-Baramulla sector.

With the all-weather, reliable and comfortable rail connectivity of valley portion with rest of the Indian Railway network, tourism gets a big boost. The commissioning of the project has helped the apple farmers in transporting apples to different parts of the country, provided train connectivity and eased passenger flow towards Kashmir. It has also helped in transporting commodities like cement and other commodities to valley.

To further improve/extend the rail connectivity in Kashmir region, survey of Baramulla-Uri new line (46 Km) and Banihal-Baramulla doubling (118 Km) has been completed and Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared.

After preparation of DPR, sanctioning of project requires consultation with various stake-holders, including State Governments and necessary approvals viz, appraisal of NITI Aayog, Ministry of Finance etc. As sanctioning of projects is a continuous and dynamic process, exact timelines depend upon appraisals and approvals by various stakeholders.

This information was given by the Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.(GNS)

05/12/2025

Power Shutdown by KPDCL

SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 05: According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution KPDCL, power shutdown of 33 kV Nihalpora Pattan line will be observed due to which power supply to Pattan, Zangam, Hanjiwera, Buran, Hospital, Wanigam, Hyderbeigh and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.30 AM to 03.30 PM on 06 & 11 December, 2025.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Pahalan Hamray tap line will be observed due to which power supply to Palhallan, Hamray, Wanigam, Hyderbeigh and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.30 AM to 03.30 PM on 08 December, 2015.

Likewise, shutdown of 33 kV Nihalpora-Gulmarg lineTangmarg, Gulmarg, Kulhama, Base Station, Baba Reshi Shrine, Mulgam, Khyber and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.30 AM to 03.30 PM on 10 and 13 December 2025.

Similarly, shutdown of 132 KV Mirbazar-Mattan Transmission line will be observed due to which power supply to Pahalgam, Achabal, Mattan, Gopalpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.00 AM to 03.30 PM on 08 December 2025

05/12/2025

After receiving numerous calls from students about the upcoming exams, I’ve written to Office of LG, J&K requesting age relaxation for JKPSC aspirants. The system our youth aspire to serve should stand by them, not shut them out.

05/12/2025

8 Persons Injured in Road Accident in Uri

Uri, Dec 05 (GNS): Eight people were injured on Friday after a Tata Sumo skidded off the road in the Garkote area of Uri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

An official told GNS that a vehicle, bearing registration number JK05 7331, was travelling from Uri towards Kaller when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to veer from one side of the road to the other, leaving eight persons with injuries.

The injured persons, identified as Iftikhar Ahmad Naik, Gulzar Ahmad Naik, Sajad Ahmad Naik, Sadiq Ahmad, Mubeena Bano, Gh Nabi Naik, Manzoor Ahmad Naik, and Mohd Ashraf Malik, were immediately shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Uri for initial treatment.

Block Medical Officer Uri, Dr. Balvinder Singh, told GNS that all the injured were stable. “They are being referred to GMC Baramulla for CT scans and further evaluation as some have complaints related to head injuries,” he said.

Police have in the meantime taken cognisance of the incident. (GNS)