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LeT Handler Shabir Ahmed Lone Arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell in Metro Poster Case

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New Delhi, Mar 30 (NVI): Shabir Ahmed Lone, an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist and handler of the recently busted LeT module linked to the Metro Poster Case, has been arrested by a team of Special Cell/NDR of Delhi Police.

Sources said that Lone was actively involved in coordinating activities of the module, which had come under the radar following the circulation of provocative posters in the Delhi Metro network.

He was apprehended during a targeted operation carried out by the Special Cell. Further investigation is underway to uncover the full extent of the network and its possible links.(NVI)

 

 

Mehbooba Mufti Returns to Assembly Scene After 2018 Political Shift

Jammu, Mar 30 (NVI): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday made her appearance in the Speaker’s gallery of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.

According to ANI, this marks her first visit to the Assembly since 2018, when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) withdrew support from her government, leading.

During her visit, all four PDP MLAs were present and seated in the House while Mehbooba Mufti observed the proceedings from the Speaker’s gallery.(NVI)

Three Boys Drown in Tawi River Near Nagrota in Jammu

Continuous search operations by rescue teams and local authorities in Sopore

Jammu, Mar 29 (NVI): In a tragic incident, three boys drowned in the Tawi River near Sainik School Nagrota in Jammu last evening, officials said.

The drowning took place apparently after the trio slipped and fell into the river.

The boys have been identified as Bavish Koul, Aditya Pandit and Sonam Dutt, all residents of the Nagrota area, officials said.

All the three, residents of Jagti township, were of 15/16 years of age, according to the police.

Soon after the incident, teams from the local police and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) reached the spot and launched a search operation to retrieve the bodies.(NVI)

25-Year-Old Found Dead Beneath Bridge in Rajouri; Family Alleges Foul Play

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Rajouri, Mar 30 (NVI): A 25-year-old man was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the Chakli area of Rajouri district on Monday, officials said.

The deceased has been identified as Aman Sharma, a resident of Chakli.

His body was discovered beneath a bridge in the locality, following which police rushed to the spot and took it into custody, they said.

The body has been shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Associated Hospital, Rajouri, for post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death.

Family members of the deceased have alleged foul play.

Police have taken cognizance of the matter and initiated an investigation, officials added.(NVI)

West Asia war impact: Kerosene Distribution to Resume in Jammu And Kashmir, Ladakh

New Delhi, Mar 30 (NVI): In view of disruptions in global energy supply chains, the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has permitted temporary distribution of Public Distribution System (PDS) Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) in 21 previously SKO-free States and Union Territories, including Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

The decision has been taken under provisions of the Petroleum Act, 1934, and Petroleum Rules, 2002, allowing conditional relaxations to ensure availability of kerosene for essential household needs such as cooking and lighting.

As per the notification, up to two designated fuel stations of Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in each district—preferably Company Owned Company Operated (COCO) outlets—can store a maximum of 5,000 litres of PDS kerosene, even if originally licensed for petrol and diesel.

The government has also waived the requirement for separate licenses for agents and dealers handling kerosene decantation at these locations. Tankers transporting petroleum products have similarly been granted regulatory exemptions to facilitate smoother distribution.

Authorities have stressed that the relaxations are strictly temporary and subject to adherence to safety and operational guidelines prescribed by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO). Proper documentation of storage, handling, and distribution must be maintained for inspection.

The order will remain effective for 60 days from issuance or until further directives, aimed at preventing fuel shortages and ensuring uninterrupted supply in regions where kerosene had earlier been phased out.(NVI)

33 Private Members’ Bills Tabled in J&K Assembly; Liquor Ban, Land Reforms in Focus

Jammu, Mar 30 (NVI): As many as 33 Private Members’ Bills have been listed for consideration in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday, covering a wide range of issues including prohibition on liquor, land reforms, regulation of doctors’ private practice, and social welfare measures.

Official details, six of the proposed bills seek a ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol in the Union Territory. These include proposals for complete prohibition as well as region-specific restrictions, including in the Kashmir Valley and certain constituencies. One bill also proposes amendments to the existing Excise law to enforce prohibition.

A key proposal aims to bar government doctors from private practice to strengthen public healthcare services and ensure their full-time availability in government institutions.

Land-related issues also feature prominently, with one bill seeking restoration of the Jammu and Kashmir Land Grants Act, 1960, in its original form prior to the 2022 amendments. Another proposes granting ownership rights to long-term occupants of state land, regularisation of tourism-related land, and ensuring transparency in land transfers.

The Assembly will also consider a bill for the management and protection of Kashmiri Hindu shrines and religious places in the Union Territory.

Among other proposals, two bills focus on food safety, including a ban on the import of frozen and chilled food items from outside the UT and stricter action against the sale of unhygienic or unsafe meat.

Employment and welfare-related measures include proposals for regularisation of casual and daily-rated workers, social security provisions for unemployed youth, and compassionate appointments for the next of kin of those who died in service or due to terrorism or enemy action.

The Legislative Assembly Secretariat has accepted 72 Private Members’ Bills in total, with the remaining expected to be taken up in subsequent sittings, subject to time availability.(NVI)

Two BSF Men Injured in Attack During Operation at Suspected Drug Hub in Samba

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Jammu, Mar 30 (NVI): Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured after being allegedly attacked by locals during a search operation in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.

The incident occurred in the Gujjar Basti area of Supwal, which was being raided following inputs about suspected drug-related activities.

An Inspector and a Sub-Inspector of the force had gone to conduct the operation when a group of local residents confronted and attacked them, resulting in injuries to both personnel, officials said.

The injured, identified as Inspector Imtiaz and Sub-Inspector Devender, were shifted to a nearby medical facility for treatment.

Officials said the personnel were reportedly not in uniform at the time of the operation.

Authorities have taken cognisance of the incident, and further investigation is underway, they added.(NVI)

Two BSF Personnel Injured in Attack by Locals in Samba

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Jammu, Mar 30 (NVI): Two personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF), including an Inspector and a Sub-Inspector, were injured after being allegedly attacked by locals in the Gujjar Basti area of Supwal in Samba district, sources said on Monday.

Officals said that the injured have been identified as Inspector Imtiaz and Sub-Inspector Devender.

The incident occurred in the Supwal area, where the two officials reportedly came under attack by a group of locals, resulting in injuries to both personnel.

They were shifted to a nearby medical facility for treatment, while cognizance of the incident has been taken. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLA says it killed 18 Pakistani soldiers, wounded several in multiple attacks

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Quetta, Mar 29: Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) tonight claimed to have killed 18 Pakistani soldiers and injured several others in 14 operations at various places in occupied Balochistan during a span of 10 days.

The BLA fighters targeted the Pakistani forces in Washuk, Kharan, Kalat, Mastung, Surab, Khuzdar, Quetta, Turbat, and Barkhan districts of Balochistan between March 19 and 28, its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said in a statement.

“These actions resulted in the deaths of 18 personnel of the occupying army and left several others injured,” he said.

During this period, the BLA fighters successfully took control of various Pakistani check posts, detained soldiers, and confiscated weapons and military equipment, he said.

During these operations, the BLA lost two fighters, the spokesman said.

He shared the Operational Details as follows:

March 19: Sarmachars (BLA fighters) targeted the main camp of the occupying Pakistani army at the Tehsil location on the CPEC route in Washuk. Using rockets and other weaponry, they inflicted significant personnel and material losses on the enemy.

Simultaneously, they took control of a nearby Levies post, detained the personnel, and seized their weapons; the personnel were later released.

On the same day, an attack was launched on a hideout of the so-called “Death Squad” formed by the Pakistani army and intelligence agencies in the Brashonki area of Kharan.

The armed group, operating under the patronage of Hafiz Mumtaz, suffered heavy losses.

During these clashes, Sangat Abdullah Baloch, known as Sarban, was martyred.

In the Chappar area of Kalat, Sarmachars targeted foot soldiers of the occupying army, forcing them to retreat after inflicting casualties.

Furthermore, an ambush was laid at Killi Pasand Khan in the Gurgina area of Mastung as enemy forces advanced for an aggression.

Two vehicles of the occupying army were directly hit, resulting in the on-spot death of three enemy personnel and several injuries.

During the skirmish, the occupying army deployed quadcopters, one of which was shot down by the Sarmachars, while Sangat Dura was wounded in the engagement.

March 20: Sarmachars seized control of a customs post in Surab, arrested the personnel, and confiscated their weapons.

They subsequently attacked an advancing convoy of the occupying army, causing significant casualties.

Later, a large convoy of several military vehicles was ambushed at Anjira, Zehri, while attempting to move from Surab.

In this assault, eight personnel of the occupying army were killed and many others injured. The retreating forces fled the site, leaving behind the bodies of their dead soldiers.

On the same day, a truck belonging to the occupying forces was targeted with a remote-controlled IED in the Bulbul area of Zehri, Khuzdar.

March 21: On the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, BLA Sarmachars took control of the Lijje area in Kharan and addressed the public at the Eid-gah.

On this day, Sangat Yaqoob Baloch, known as Dura, succumbed to his injuries. He had been severely wounded during the earlier clashes in Gurgina and passed away while being treated at a camp.

March 23: In the Manguchar area of Kalat, Sarmachars targeted a bomb disposal squad of the occupying army with a remote-controlled IED, killing all three personnel on the spot. Later, an armored vehicle attempting to advance was hit with rockets and other weapons, leading to further losses for the enemy.

March 26: Sarmachars targeted foot soldiers of the occupying army with IEDs at Zarghun in the Dhagari area near Quetta. The attack occurred as the soldiers arrived at the site of a newly constructed post, resulting in two deaths and one critical injury.

March 27: In the Ganah area of Turbat, Sarmachars fired several rounds from grenade launchers at a post of the occupying Pakistani army, inflicting casualties and material damage.

March 28: Sarmachars last night attacked a post of the occupying Pakistani army at Garpatti in Barkhan, killing one soldier and causing further losses.

On the same day in Surab, Sarmachars took control of the Quetta-Karachi highway and conducted snap-checking for several hours.

During this operation, an ISI agent was identified and neutralized.

Meanwhile, in the Gadar area of Surab, occupying Pakistani army personnel were lured into a trap and targeted with grenades as they arrived to use a farmhouse as a checkpoint. Two personnel were critically injured in the explosion.

The spokesman also paid rich tributes to the two brave BLA fighters, identified as Abdullah Rodeni Baloch alias Sarban and Nazir Ali Rodeni, and said they laid down their lives in the defense of the motherland during these operations against the occupying forces.

18,040 candidates appear in Nursing and Allied diploma Exams in Jammu, Kashmir And Ladakh

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Srinagar, Mar 29 (NVI): The Jammu and Kashmir Nursing Council, in collaboration with the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir Paramedical Council, successfully conducted diploma examinations for over 18,000 students across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh today.

The exams were held at 31 centres across the Union Territory, with 17 centres in Kashmir Division (covering 10 districts and Ladakh) and 14 in Jammu Division.

A special exam centre was set up at Central Jail Srinagar for a single candidate, following a request from Jail authorities. 8,720 candidates appeared in Kashmir Division whileas 9,277 candidates appeared in Jammu Division Further 43 candidates appeared in Ladakh

A total of 33 papers across 15 streams were conducted, with 18,040 candidates appearing in the exams.

The smooth conduct of exams reflects the councils’ commitment to maintaining high academic standards and strengthening professional training in nursing and allied healthcare disciplines.(NVI)

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