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Hiranagar Encounter: 7-Year-Old Girl Injured, Hospitalized , 4 to 5 Terrorists Trapped

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Kathua, Mar 23 : A 7-year-old girl was injured in an ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Sanyal area of Hiranagar, area of Kathua district.

Official sources told news agency JKNS that during the ongoing operation, a 7-year-old girl sustained minor injuries.

She was immediately shifted to hospital where she is currently undergoing treatment and is reported to be stable.

Sources further said that 4-5 armed terrorists are believed to be trapped in the cordoned area.

Security forces have intensified the operation, with intermittent exchange of fire is continuing.

Further details are awaited as the operation progresses. (JKNS)

HOD Pediatrics GMC Anantnag selected as PED X speaker by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Principal Applauds

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ANANTNAG, 21 March : As a matter of pride at National level, Dr Showkat Hussain Tali from GMC Anantnag has been selected by India Academy of Pediatrics as PED X speaker. Dr Tali Who is the Head of the Department of Pediatrics and also the Head of Family Medicine GMC Anantnag has become the first Pediatrician from Jammu and Kashmir and one of the first few Pediatricians of the Union of India to be selected for this prestigious honour.

PED X is modelled on the world famous TED X Talks. Dr Tali will be delivering his talk at Young Pediatrician Conclave- Emerging Leader programme to be held at Bangaluru in the third week of March 20025. Dr Tali will deliver a speech on; The super Hero Syndrome: Avoiding Burnout and Promoting wellness in Pediatric Leaders.

After inviting applications from 100 nominated candidates from across the country, 70 were finally selected for the conclave. Out of the selected candidates Dr Tali has been shortlisted for the Prestigious PED X talk by IAP, the leading academic pediatric body of the country. A recorded version of the talk will be shared by the body on the official social Media sites and will also be made viral in various academic groups of the country for wider and global coverage.

Principal and Dean of GMC Anantnag Prof Dr Rukhsana Najeeb congratulated Dr Tali for getting selected as PED X speaker for the prestigious Young Pediatrician Conclave – Emerging Leadership Programme and hoped that he will bring more laurels for the college in future as well.

Former MLA Gurez Shoots Himself Dead in Srinagar

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Srinagar, March 20 : Former MLA from Gurez and senior BJP leader Faqeer Mohammad Khan allegedly shot himself at his government-allocated quarters in Srinagar’s high-security Tulsibagh area on Thursday.

Official sources told the Srinagar-based news-gathering agency Kashmir Dot Com that Khan was found in a pool of blood after allegedly shooting himself with the service rifle of one of his PSOs in Quarter Number 9A.

He was immediately taken to SMHS Hospital in Srinagar, where doctors on duty declared him dead on arrival, they said.

Faqeer Mohammad Khan, son of Juma Khan and a resident of Gurez in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, was a seasoned politician. He won the 1996 J&K Assembly elections as an independent candidate and served as a Member of the erstwhile Legislative Assembly (MLA).

In the recently held 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Khan contested from the Gurez (ST) seat on a BJP ticket but lost to the National Conference’s Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi by a margin of 1,049 votes.

Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. (KDC)

9 tourists injured in Qazigund accident

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Qazigund, Mar 20 : At least nine tourists were injured after the vehicle they were traveling in met with an accident on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on Thursday.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the accident took place near Qazigund in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

He said a tempo traveler (number PB01B-7720) on its way from Jammu to Srinagar hit a divider near the Power Grid Station Nipora leading to injuries to the passengers.

“The injured were rushed to GMC Anantnag for treatment, ” the official said, adding that all the wounded passengers are stable.

The Injured were identified as Vikram Kumar, son of Deva Ram, resident of Rajasthan, age 39 years; Avala Krishna Chaitanya, son of Avala Bala Nagendra Krishna Murthy, resident of Andhra Pradesh, age 28 years; Aftab, son of Mohd Vaseen Saray, resident of Uttar Pradesh, age 46 years; Shanbo, son of Vakano, resident of Mumbai, age 38 years; Khota, son of Maiy Ram, resident of Rajasthan, age 38 years; Ramlal, son of Shamlal, resident of Mumbai, age 40 years; Vabak Kumar, son of Vinod Kumar, resident of Mumbai, age 39 years; Anil Kumar, son of Ray Kumar, resident of Kalwa, Mumbai, age 34 years and Rahul, son of Rashpal, resident of Rajasthan—(KNO)

New media policy being framed to encompass social media platforms: J&K

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Jammu: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Tuesday said that it is in the process of formulating a new media policy to encompass emerging platforms including social media platforms, news web portals and websites, for empanelment.

In its reply to cut motion of MLA Pulwama Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, the government disclosed that the department is in the process of formulating a new media policy to encompass emerging platforms including social media platforms, news web portals and websites, for empanelment.

“The formulation of new media policy aims to align with the evolving media landscape and adhere to the standards set by the Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP), Government of India,” the government said.

The government also claimed that the Press Club in Srinagar was vacated due to a dispute among its members.

“In contrast, the Srinagar press club was operating from a building provided by the Estates Department in Press Enclave, Srinagar However, due to dispute among its members, the building has been vacated and is now temporarily occupied by Jammu & Kashmir Police,” the government said.

It further said that the registration of the Kashmir Press Club has been put in abeyance by the Department of Industries and Commerce for want of clearance from the Criminal Investigation Department

However, it added, one more club by the name of Press Club of Kashmir has been registered by the Department of Industries and Commerce—(KNO)

“Don’t teach me”: Speaker Rather tells NC lawmaker

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Jammu, Mar 18: The Speaker of J&K Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Tuesday snubbed MLA Pahalgam Altaf Kaloo when he objected to raising of supplementary questions by a legislator.

As BJP’s Balwant Mankotia tried to raise supplementary questions, Kaloo objected to it, evoking a sharp retort from Rather.“Don’t teach me,” the Speaker told the NC lawmaker as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)

The Speaker rebuked Kaloo when the minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Javaid Dar was responding to questions on behalf of Minister for Education Sakina Ittoo—(KNO)

GMC Anantnag Student tops University Examination

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Anantnag , 17 March : In a highly significant development, GMC Anantnag students bring laurels to the college in the recently held University level examination of Part 3 phase 1 ( prefinal) MBBS . As reported by the academic registrar GMC Anantnag Dr Azia Manzoor, the first topper of the Pre final MBBS university exam for Kashmir division is Faizan Iqbal, a student from GMC Anantnag. Mr Faizan has secured more than 80% marks ( 405/500), which is a dream milestone for any medical student in MBBS University exams. Dr Azia Manzoor further said that a large number of students from GMC Anantnag have secured more than 70 percent marks, which is a rare happening in medical professional university examinations.

It is pertinent to mention that students from GMC Anantnag, a new Medical College of UT of Jammu and Kashmir, have topped university exams in recent past as well which is making this institution as the college of choice, along with GMC Srinagar and GMC Jammu, for the students to choose for joining the MBBS and other paramedical course.

Principal and Dean of GMC Anantnag Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Najeeb congratulated all the students for passing the examination with flying colours and appreciated them for bringing laurels to GMC Anantnag through their hardwork and dedication. Worthy Principal also praised the faculty and other supporting staff of GMC Anantnag for maintaining the highest teaching standards and bringing out the best of the students of GMC Anantnag.

Dr Showkat Hussain Tali ( HOD Pediatrics)
Media coordinator GMC Anantnag

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Kulgam, Mar 17 : An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found in Reshipora Qaimoh area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday afternoon, officials said.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the IED was detected by security forces in the afternoon.

He added that a bomb disposal squad (BDS) was summoned to safely neutralize the explosive—(KNO)

*More details awaited*

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Jammu, Mar 17 : The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday witnessed uproarious scenes over the police action against protesters who had taken to the streets following the death of two tribal youth in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district

As soon as the Question Hour began, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), MLA Surankote Choudhary Muhammad Akram stood up, demanding action against the police personnel responsible for assaulting a woman, who was protesting against the deaths.

“It a matter of serious concern that a lady was kicked by a police officer. The House should condemn it,” Akram demanded.

Legislators from NC, Congress and PDP also stood up, demanding action against the erring police personnel.

NC’s Nazir Gurezi questioned,“ Is it a police state? Can police shoot, arrest anyone? Is there no law for the police?”

The commotion intensified in the House with NC legislators Javed Choudhary, Mian Mehar Ali, Javaid Mirchal and Zaffar Ali Khatan attempting to storm the well of the House, but were prevented by Marshals from doing so.

As protests continued, the Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assured the protesting legislators that CM would address the matter.

The bodies of two tribal youth, who went missing on February 13, have been found in Kulgam, triggering protests in the area.

The families are alleging that they have been tortured to death and are seeking a judicial probe to unmask their “killers”.—(KNO)

Maruti Suzuki India to hike vehicle prices by up to 4% from April

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New Delhi — Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said it will hike vehicle prices by up to 4 per cent from April in order to offset the impact of rising input costs.

In light of rising input costs and operational expenses, the company has planned to increase the prices of its cars from April, the country’s largest carmaker said in a regulatory filing.

The price increase is expected to be up to 4 per cent and will vary depending on the model, it added.

While the company continuously strives to optimise costs and minimise the impact on its customers, some portion of the increased cost may need to be passed on to the market, it noted.

Maruti Suzuki sells models ranging from the entry-level Alto K-10 to a multiple purpose vehicle Invicto in the domestic market.

In January, the company had announced to hike prices by up to Rs 32,500 across various models from February 1.

Shares or Maruti Suzuki India were trading 0.61 per cent up at Rs 11,578.50 apiece on BSE. — (PTI)

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