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One Lashkar Terrorist Killed in Joint Operation in J-K Shopian

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Srinagar, July 8 (NVI): One Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in an ongoing joint anti-terror operation in the Shopian district of south Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.

A senior police officer said that the terrorist was neutralised during a joint operation carried out by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Army’s Rashtriya Rifles (RR), and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

The operation, which was launched following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area, is still underway and searches are continuing, the officer said.

Further details, including the identity of the slain terrorist, are awaited.—(NVI)

Body recovered, arms spotted in ongoing J-K Shopian operation

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Srinagar, Jul 8 (NVI): An unidentified body was recovered near the site of an ongoing anti-terror operation in the Chanapora area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said.

Officials said fresh gunshots were heard from the area during the operation, following which security forces carried out a search and recovered the body.

The identity of the deceased is yet to be established, they said, adding that some arms and ammunition were also spotted near the site from a distance.

The anti-terror operation was launched four days ago by security forces following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area.

The operation is still in progress and further details are awaited, officials added.(NVI)

3 CRPF Personnel Injured in Hit-and-Run Near Srinagar During Amarnath Yatra Duty

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Srinagar, July 8 (NVI): Three personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) deployed for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra were injured after an unidentified vehicle hit them near the Taingan Bypass in the Nowgam area of Srinagar on Wednesday, officials said.

The incident occurred when the vehicle struck the three CRPF personnel of the 148 Battalion, who were on Yatra-related deployment, the officials said.

The injured personnel were shifted to Ujala Cygnus Hospital in Nowgam, where they are undergoing treatment. Their condition is stated to be stable, officials added.

The identities of the injured personnel were not immediately known.

Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to trace the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run incident, officials said.(NVI)

Pakistani troops fire at Indian Army post at LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, faced retaliation

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Jammu, July 7 (NVI) Pakistan Army today resorted to unprovoked firing on an Indian Army post at the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, evoking an appropriate response.

The Pakistan Army fired at the Indian post in Mankote sector of Poonch at around 16.55 PM (IST), according to officials.

The Pakistani troops fired from small weapons, they said.

The Indian Army responded by firing 15-20 rounds of small arms on the Pakistani post located across the LoC in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK), they said.

No injuries were reported in the exchange of fire, they said.

Significantly, firing by Pakistani troops came at a time when people of POJK have risen against the illegal Pakistani occupation.

A mass uprising has been going on for over a month in entire POJK and the Pakistani military has been trying, unsuccessfully, to crush it.

The occupying Pakistani military has killed and injured hundreds of Kashmiris in POJK by resorting to firing and teargas shelling. (NVI)

Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth Meets J&K CM Omar Abdullah in Srinagar

Srinagar, Jul 7 (NVI): Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth on Tuesday called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his residence in Srinagar.

General Seth was accompanied by General Officer Commanding, Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, and other senior Army officers.

The meeting was a courtesy call following General Seth’s assumption of office as the Chief of the Army Staff on June 30.

During the meeting, the chief minister congratulated General Seth on taking over the top Army post and wished him success in his new assignment, officials said.(NVI)

Over 1.13 Lakh Devotees Perform Amarnath Yatra Darshan;  J&K LG Sinha Reviews Arrangements

J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha reviews progress of Amarnath Yatra

Srinagar, July 7 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday reviewed the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and directed officials to ensure seamless registration, adequate assistance to pilgrims, robust security and hassle-free darshan, as over 1.13 lakh devotees have so far paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine.

Chairing a high-level review meeting, the Lieutenant Governor assessed the arrangements for the annual pilgrimage in the presence of Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, senior administrative officers and officials of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board.

According to officials, more than 1.13 lakh pilgrims have performed darshan at the holy cave since the commencement of the yatra.

During the meeting, Sinha directed the concerned departments to ensure proper registration of devotees and provide prompt assistance to pilgrims at every stage of the pilgrimage.

He said the administration’s priority is to make the pilgrimage safe, smooth and memorable by ensuring the best possible facilities for devotees. He stressed that safety, security and hassle-free darshan must remain the top priorities for all departments.

The Lieutenant Governor said the annual pilgrimage is an important spiritual tradition and called for coordinated efforts among all stakeholders to make this year’s yatra a benchmark for spiritual tourism in the country.

He also urged pilgrims to experience the hospitality of Jammu and Kashmir and support local artisans and businesses by purchasing traditional handicrafts and local products, saying it would help strengthen the local economy alongside the spiritual significance of the yatra.

The meeting also reviewed the functioning of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board’s 24×7 Control Room at Lok Bhavan, besides taking stock of security deployment, arrangements along both yatra routes, langar services, queue management and other facilities for devotees, officials said. (NVI)

J&K LG Sinha Orders Audit of Educational Institutions Over Alleged Anti-National Literature

 

Srinagar, July 7 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday directed a comprehensive audit of educational institutions across the Union Territory to ensure that no books or literature containing alleged anti-national or separatist content are available in schools, colleges, universities and libraries, officials said.

Chairing a high-level review meeting, the lieutenant governor was briefed on the action taken following the recovery of books allegedly promoting separatist ideology in certain educational institutions, the officials said.

Sinha directed the concerned departments to establish an effective mechanism to prevent the procurement, circulation or availability of publications, including books, journals, magazines and other literature containing anti-national, separatist or objectionable content in government and private educational institutions as well as public and private libraries.

He also ordered a comprehensive audit and inspection of educational institutions and asked their heads to submit an undertaking within a stipulated period certifying that no such material is available on their premises, the officials said.

The lieutenant governor further instructed authorities to examine the websites and digital repositories of universities and higher educational institutions and remove any objectionable material, if found.

Sinha also directed the formulation of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the procurement of books and academic material for educational institutions. The SOP should include a screening mechanism and periodic random scrutiny by a panel of educationists, intellectuals and senior officers to ensure that objectionable material does not enter educational institutions, the officials said.

Warning of strict action in case of any lapse, Sinha said the heads of the institutions concerned would be held personally accountable.

He said educational institutions should remain centres of learning and constitutional values, asserting that there would be zero tolerance for any attempt to mislead or radicalise students through objectionable literature, the officials added.(NVI)

Army Chief Calls on J&K LG, Reviews Security Situation

Srinagar, Jul 7 (NVI): Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth on Tuesday called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here and reviewed the prevailing security situation in the Union Territory.

During the meeting, the two discussed the overall security scenario in the region, officials said.

General Seth was accompanied by Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, General Officer Commanding of the Chinar Corps, they said.(NVI)

Arms, Ammunition Recovered in J&K’s Baramulla

Srinagar, July 7 (NVI): Security forces on Tuesday recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and other incriminating material during a search operation in the Hatlanga area of Uri in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.

The recovery was made during a search operation in the area, they said.

The seized material includes firearms, ammunition and other incriminating items, officials said, adding that all the recovered articles have been taken into custody.

They said an investigation has been launched to ascertain the origin of the recovered material and whether it was intended for any terrorist activity.

Further details are awaited, officials added.—(NVI)

Mandeep Kaur visits SKUAST-K, reviews green campus initiatives for urban projects

 

Srinagar, Jul 7 (NVI): Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Mandeep Kaur, on Tuesday visited the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) to review its green campus initiatives and explore the possibility of adopting similar sustainable practices in urban development projects across Jammu and Kashmir.

Accompanied by Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Commissioner Faz Lul Haseeb, Kaur inspected the university’s sustainability infrastructure, including its zero-waste campus model, rainwater harvesting systems, sewage treatment plants (STPs) and plastic waste management facilities.

During a review meeting with SKUAST-K Vice Chancellor Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai and senior officials, discussions were held on preparing a roadmap to strengthen and expand green campus initiatives while integrating nature-based solutions and resource-efficient technologies into future urban infrastructure projects.

Kaur appreciated the university’s efforts in water conservation, wastewater treatment and waste recycling, saying these initiatives could serve as a model for sustainable urban planning across the Union Territory.

She said the government intends to incorporate scalable green practices, including efficient STP management and scientific plastic waste management systems, into upcoming public infrastructure projects to promote environmentally sustainable and resilient urban spaces.

Kaur also stressed the importance of collaboration between academic institutions and government departments to foster innovation-driven environmental governance.

Ganai reaffirmed the university’s commitment to providing technical expertise and institutional support to the Housing and Urban Development Department for implementing sustainable initiatives.

Officials said the proposed roadmap aims to institutionalise green governance and make sustainability a key component of public infrastructure planning in Jammu and Kashmir.—(NVI)

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