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Strict Action Warned as Udhampur Restricts Teachers’ Mobile Use in Classrooms

Udhampur,  Mar 10 (NVI): The Chief Education Office in Udhampur has issued a circular restricting the use of mobile phones by teachers during classroom teaching hours, stating that the practice adversely affects the teaching-learning process and disrupts the academic environment in schools.

As per News Vibes of India (NVI) the circular, all principals, headmasters and zonal education officers in the district have been directed to ensure that teachers refrain from using mobile phones inside classrooms while conducting classes.

The authorities have also been asked to closely monitor compliance in their respective institutions, clusters and zones. Any violation of the instructions will be viewed seriously and dealt with as per rules, the circular stated.(NVI)

J&K Ranji Trophy Champions Honoured by CM Omar Abdullah in Jammu

Jammu, Mar 9 (NVI): Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday hosted a dinner in honour of the Union Territory’s Ranji Trophy champion team, celebrating their remarkable achievement.

The players were warmly received by the Chief Minister in the presence of his cabinet colleagues and senior officials. On the occasion, the team was also presented with an award money of ₹2 crore in recognition of their outstanding performance.

President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Mithun Manhas, was also present at the event.

Congratulating the players, Abdullah lauded their dedication and perseverance, saying their achievement has brought immense pride to Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed hope that the team would continue striving for excellence and keep bringing laurels to the region on the national stage.

Among those present were Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary; Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Ahmad Rana, Javid Ahmed Dar and Satish Sharma; Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Commissioner Secretary Youth Services and Sports Shahid Iqbal Choudhary; Director General Youth Services and Sports, administrators of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association, Secretary Sports Council and other senior officers.—(NVI)

Woman, Newborn Among 3 Killed in Separate Road Accidents in Rajouri, Jammu

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Srinagar, Mar 9 (NVI): Three persons, including a woman and her five-day-old baby, were killed while three others were injured in two separate road accidents in Rajouri and Jammu districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.

According to officials, Shanaz Akhter (40), a resident of Mandi in Poonch district, and her newborn baby lost their lives after the car they were travelling in collided with a school bus in the Sunderbani area of Rajouri district.

An official told NVI that the car driver, identified as Shakeel Ahmad, also sustained injuries in the accident and was shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. The victims were reportedly travelling from Jammu towards Poonch when the mishap occurred.

In a separate incident in Jammu district, one person was killed while two others were injured after a motorcycle collided with a truck that was allegedly coming from the wrong side near Miran Sahib.

Officials said the injured were immediately shifted to a hospital and their condition was stated to be serious. Further investigation into both accidents has been taken up by the concerned authorities. —(NVI)

ACB Traps Head Constable in ₹5,000 Bribery Case in Reasi

Jammu, Mar 9 (NVI): The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday trapped and arrested a Head Constable posted at Police Post Talwara in Reasi district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹5,000 from a complainant in connection with a case under investigation.

ACB registered a case FIR No. 05/2026 U/S 07 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against public servant namely Head Constable Parvaiz Ahmed Bhati S/O Late Mohd Din R/O Village Mandhar Tehsil Haveli District Poonch presently posted at Police Post Talwara, Reasi for demanding and accepting illegal gratification from the complainant.

The accused public servant demanded a bribe from the complainant for manipulating the course of the investigation by dropping certain sections of law in the case registered against him at PP Talwara, which was being investigated by the accused, it reads.

Statement reads that, As the complainant did not wish to pay the bribe, he approached the Anti-Corruption Bureau to take legal action against the accused public servant in accordance with the law.

On receipt of the compliant, a discreet verification was conducted, which corroborated the demand of bribe by the public servant concerned and accordingly, a case FIR No. 05/2026 U/S 07 of Prevention of Corruption, Act, 1988 was registered at P/S ACB Udhampur and investigation was taken-up, it reads.

During the course of investigation, a trap team headed by Dy. SP Rank Officer was constituted. The team laid a successful trap and accused public servant was caught red-handed while demanding and accepting bribe amount of ₹5000 from the complainant in the presence of independent witnesses. The accused was arrested on the spot by the ACB team after following due process of law, it reads.

The bribe money was also recovered from the possession of accused in presence of independent witnesses associated with the trap team. Moreover, search was also conducted in the residential quarter of accused at Talwara in presence of Magistrate. Further investigation of the instant case is going on. (NVI)

Sepoy Goes Missing During River Crossing Training in J&K’s Sundarbani

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Jammu, Mar 9 (NVI): A soldier of the Indian Army was reported missing during a river crossing training exercise in the general area of Sundarbani in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Monday.

According to officials told NVI that Sepoy Akshit Sharma went missing at around 12 pm while participating in the training activity.

Extensive search operations have been launched, with all available resources of the Indian Army and civil agencies pressed into service to trace the missing soldier.

Officials said efforts are underway to locate Sharma and further details are awaited.—(NVI)

Pak Balloon Found in Akhnoor Field, Handed Over to Police

Jammu, Mar 9 (NVI): A balloon bearing markings of Pakistan was found in a field in the Akhnoor area of Jammu district on Monday, officials said.

According to officials told NVI that, the balloon was noticed in the agricultural field resident of Ward No. 3 Taroti in Jourian. The balloon had “Pakistan International Airlines” and “SGA” written on it.

After being spotted, the balloon was handed over to the police at Jourian for further examination, officials added.(NVI)

Pak-Based ID Cards Recovered During Area Domination in Kathua’s Billawer: Security Forces

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Jammu, Mar 9 (NVI): Security forces during a routine area domination exercise in the Billawer area of Kathua district recovered two identity cards believed to be linked with Pakistan-based individuals, officials said on Monday.

According to details, the recovery was made during a search operation carried out by security personnel in the area. The recovered identity cards include one in the name of Mohd Umar Farooq, described as a Pulwama attack mastermind, and another belonging to Khalid Usman, reportedly a personnel of (FC).

They said the recovery has been taken into possession for further investigation to ascertain how the documents reached the area and whether they are linked to any terrorist movement or cross-border activity.

Security forces have intensified searches in the surrounding areas, while further investigation into the matter is underway, sources added.(NVI)

Black Snow, Acidic Rain Possible in Himalayan Region Amid Iran-Israel Conflict: Weather Agency

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Srinagar, Mar 9 (NVI): An independent weather forecasting agency in Kashmir has cautioned that some parts of the Himalayan region could witness acidic rainfall or dark-coloured snowfall, commonly known as “black snow”, for a brief period amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

According to Kashmir Weather Watch, large-scale fires triggered during conflicts—such as burning oil refineries, fuel depots or chemical facilities—can release massive amounts of soot, smoke and sulphur-based particles into the atmosphere.

The agency said that if these pollutants rise to higher atmospheric levels and are carried eastward by the jet stream, they could travel long distances towards the Himalayan belt.

“When such particles mix with cloud systems and precipitation, they may lead to polluted rainfall or dark-tinted snowfall in some high-altitude areas,” the agency said.

It added that the likelihood of such an event would depend on several factors, including the scale of fires, the amount of pollutants released and the exact path of the jet stream in the coming days.

Meanwhile, reports from Iran said the Iranian Red Crescent Society has advised residents to take precautions following explosions at oil facilities, warning that rainfall could turn highly toxic due to chemicals released into the atmosphere.

Such precipitation, the agency said, could potentially cause chemical burns to the skin and serious lung damage.

However, experts said the impact over the Himalayan region, if any, is likely to remain limited.(NVI)

Congress Workers Stage Protest at MA Road Party Office Over India–US Deal

Srinagar, Mar 09 (NVI) : Congress leaders and party workers on Monday staged a protest at the party headquarters on MA Road here against the India–US deal, alleging that it would adversely impact farmers and small businesses in the country.

Bandipora Assembly MLA Nizamuddin Bhat, along with party leaders Waseem Shahla, Yasir Nisar Mundu, Mohammad Shafi, Sharif-ud-Din Beigh, Mohammad Hussain Wada, Abdul Hamid, Waleed Karra, Nazir Ahmed Lone, Manzoor Ahmed and around 60–70 workers participated in the protest.

The protesters raised slogans against the deal, claiming it would cause major economic losses to India. They alleged that the agreement would threaten the livelihood of small farmers due to the influx of agricultural products from the United States and increase competitive pressure on domestic industries.

The protesters also expressed concern that the deal could lead to expensive energy imports as India may not be able to procure cheaper oil from Russia.

According to the party leaders, the agreement would be detrimental to Indian farmers and small businesses.

The protesters attempted to march outside the party headquarters; however, police stopped them at the gate and did not allow them to proceed further.—(KNC)

Mehbooba Mufti Raises Issue of Kashmiri Students’ Safety in Iran, Seeks Their Early Return

Srinagar, Mar 9 (KNC): Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday visited the Iranian Cultural Centre and embassy in New Delhi to offer condolences over the demise of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

During the visit, Mufti expressed solidarity with the people of Iran and paid tributes to Khamenei, describing his death as a significant loss.
She also raised concerns about the safety of Kashmiri students currently in Iran and urged the Iranian authorities to ensure their protection and facilitate their early return.

According to a statement issued by the PDP, Mufti held discussions with the Iranian ambassador and other officials and sought their cooperation in safeguarding the well-being of students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in various parts of Iran.

She emphasised the need for coordinated efforts to ensure that the students return home safely at the earliest.

Mufti also conveyed her sympathies to the people of Iran and prayed for peace and stability in the region.—(NVI)

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