Day: March 11, 2025

  • MHA Declares J and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen as ‘Unlawful Association’ Under UAPA

    MHA Declares J and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen as ‘Unlawful Association’ Under UAPA

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    SRINAGAR MAR 11:-The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has declared the Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM), led by Masroor Abbas Ansari, as an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, for a period of five years.

    As per a notification issued by the MHA, the government stated that JKIM has been engaging in unlawful activities, posing a threat to India’s integrity, sovereignty, and security.

    The organization has been accused of supporting terrorist activities, spreading anti-India propaganda, and mobilizing funds for separatist movements in Jammu and Kashmir, it reads.

    JKIM members have shown disregard for India’s constitutional authority and have been involved in activities destabilizing law and order, inciting unrest, and promoting the use of arms for separatist agendas, notification reads.

    The government asserted that failing to curb these activities would allow JKIM to continue advocating for J&K’s secession, propagating false narratives, and disrupting public order.

    Invoking Section 3(1) of the UAPA, the Central Government declared JKIM as an unlawful association with immediate effect.

    The notification specifies that this decision will remain in force for five years, subject to any order under Section 4 of the UAPA.

  • Indian Army Organizes Plantation Drive in Thannamandi

    Indian Army Organizes Plantation Drive in Thannamandi

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    RAJOURI MAR 11:-The Indian Army’s 61 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) organized a Plantation Drive in Thannamand reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation and community engagement .

    The event saw enthusiastic participation from civil society members teachers students and local residents who joined hands with the Army personnel in planting saplings to promote greenery in the region.

    The initiative aimed to raise awareness about environmental sustainability and encourage the community to take proactive steps toward afforestation Addressing the participants Army officials highlighted the importance of preserving nature for future generations and emphasized the need for collective efforts in combating deforestation and climate change.

    The local community members and teachers appreciated the Indian Army’s efforts in fostering environmental consciousness and strengthening the Army-civilian bond through such constructive activities Students in particular expressed excitement about contributing to the cause and pledged to take care of the saplings planted during the drive .

    The Indian Army’s 61RR has been at the forefront of various community outreach programs in the region including educational initiatives healthcare camps, and cleanliness drives The Plantation Drive is yet another step towards ensuring a cleaner and greener future for Thannamandi.

  • فاروق انقلابی نے بدھورا پل کی تباہی پر جی آر ای ایف افسران کے خلاف ایف آئی آر درج کرنے کا مطالبہ کیا

    فاروق انقلابی نے بدھورا پل کی تباہی پر جی آر ای ایف افسران کے خلاف ایف آئی آر درج کرنے کا مطالبہ کیا

    جی این ایس آنلائن نیوز پورٹل ریاسی

    ریاسی مارچ۱۱ ۔۔محمد فاروق انقلابی، سینئر پی ڈی پی رہنما  ریاسی ضلع کے مہمور سب ڈویژن میں بدھورا پل کے افسوسناک انہدام پر گہری تشویش کا اظہار کیا، جو صرف گزشتہ سال BRO 110 RCC GREF کے تحت تعمیر کیا گیا تھا۔ انہوں نے اس واقعے کو “انتہائی افسوسناک” قرار دیتے ہوئے فوری طور پر ذمہ داری کا تعین کرنے کا مطالبہ کیا۔ انقلابی نے جموں میں اینٹی کرپشن بیورو (ACB) سے مطالبہ کیا کہ اس پل کی تعمیر کی نگرانی کرنے والے تمام جی آر ای ایف افسران کے خلاف ایف آئی آر درج کی جائے۔

    انہوں نے کہا، “یہ تباہی صرف انفراسٹرکچر کی ناکامی نہیں بلکہ ان افسران کی غفلت اور ناتجربہ کاری کا براہ راست نتیجہ ہے جو اس کی نگرانی پر مامور تھے۔ ایسے واقعات اس بات کا واضح اشارہ ہیں کہ تعمیر کے دوران مناسب پروٹوکولز اور معیار کی جانچ نہیں کی گئی۔ اب وقت آ گیا ہے کہ ان لوگوں کو جوابدہ ٹھہرایا جائے جو اس کے ذمہ دار ہیں۔”

    انقلابی نے مزید کہا کہ مہمور سب ڈویژن کے عوام کو غیر معیاری انفراسٹرکچر کے بجائے بہتر سہولتیں فراہم کی جانی چاہئیں اور اس بات پر زور دیا کہ ایسے سانحات کے دوبارہ وقوع پذیر ہونے سے بچنے کے لیے تفصیلی تحقیقات کی جائیں۔ “ہمارے شہریوں کی حفاظت سب سے اہم ہے

  • Farooq Inqlabi Demands FIR Against GREF Officers Over Badhora Bridge Collapse

    Farooq Inqlabi Demands FIR Against GREF Officers Over Badhora Bridge Collapse

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    REASI MAR 11:-Mohammad Farooq Inqlabi, Senior PDP Leader, expressed his deep concern over the tragic collapse of the bridge at Badhora in Mahore Sub Division, of Reasi District which was constructed just last year by BRO 110 RCC GREF. He termed the incident as “extremely unfortunate” and called for immediate accountability. Inqlabi strongly urged the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu to register an FIR against all the supervising officers of GREF who were deputed to oversee the construction of this bridge.

    He stated, “This collapse is not just a failure of infrastructure but a direct reflection of the negligence and incompetence of those entrusted with its supervision. Such incidents are a clear indication that proper protocols and quality checks were not followed during the construction. It is high time that those responsible are held accountable.”

    Inqlabi further emphasized that the people of Mahore Sub Division deserve better than substandard infrastructure and called for thorough investigations to ensure that such tragedies do not occur in the future. “The safety of our citizens is paramount, and anyone found guilty should be brought to justice,” he concluded.

  • 𝟰  K𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱, 𝟴 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 Mahore of District 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶 

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    REASI MAR 11:-At least four people were killed and eight others injured early Tuesday when a tempo vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and rolled down into a deep gorge in Reasi district, officials said.

    A police official told News Agency that the tempo vehicle from Jammu to Bagankote fell into a very deep gorge, apparently after the driver lost control over it. Four people died on the spot and eight others were injured in the accident, the official said. The injured were immediately shifted to hospital by local volunteers, police and allied field agencies. However, the official said, that the health condition of the injured was not immediately known.

  • 194 projects worth Rs 1022.63 crore approved under RIDF in J&K: Govt

    194 projects worth Rs 1022.63 crore approved under RIDF in J&K: Govt

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    SRINAGAR MAR 11(KNO):- The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said that 194 road and bridge projects at an estimated cost of Rs 1022.63 crore have been sanctioned for the Union Territory.

    In response to a query by MLA Dr Sajad Shafi, minister incharge, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that among 194 projects, it has approved 10 infrastructure projects worth Rs 50.43 crore under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF-XXIX) for Baramulla district in the past two years.

    For Uri constituency, the minister said that two road projects were sanctioned under RIDF-XXIX with an estimated cost of Rs 6.45 crore—(KNO)

  • CM Omar Abdullah announces committee to devise framework for regularization of Daily Wagers, sets 6 month deadline for report

    CM Omar Abdullah announces committee to devise framework for regularization of Daily Wagers, sets 6 month deadline for report

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    This is a humanitarian issue, not just a financial issue, says CM

    ‘Budget 2025 is a foundation for J&K’s self-reliance, not pessimism’

    JAMMU MAR 11(GNS):- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today announced to constitute a committee under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo to devise a roadmap for the regularization of daily-rated wagers.

    Replying to the discussion on Budget 2025, the Chief Minister said, “Through this House, I am announcing the formation of a committee under the Chief Secretary, with the Additional Chief Secretary to the CM, Commissioner Secretary GAD, Planning Secretary, and Law Secretary. Within six months, we will finalize a framework, determine the exact number of daily wagers, and legally and financially assess how they can be regularized. Then, the policy will be discussed here in the next budget.”

    Speaking about the plight of daily wagers, the Chief Minister emphasized that this is not merely a financial issue but a humanitarian and social concern. Referring to the use of force against protesting daily wagers in Srinagar and Jammu, he remarked, “What happened to them yesterday, I do not want to repeat. But I must ask—why did the situation reach this stage?”

    He recalled that during his previous tenure as Chief Minister, his government had initiated a framework for regularizing daily wagers. However, he noted that the 2014 elections and the devastating floods had disrupted these plans. Taking a dig at the opposition, he questioned their inaction, stating, “What did you (the opposition) do? I reviewed past budget speeches from your tenure and found no mention of daily wagers except in the fourth budget speech, where you vaguely spoke about ‘sustainable livelihood’.” He further pointed out that even after the issuance of SRO-520, only 577 daily wagers were regularized.

    Challenges in Regularization

    The Chief Minister highlighted that, over the past decade, opposition which were in power then failed to address the issue, despite having both state and central authority. He accused them of prioritizing the 7th Pay Commission over the regularization of daily wagers, making the situation more complicated.

    “Then came the J&K Reorganization Act, which effectively shut the door on their regularization. Now, we must reopen this issue. But in these years, their numbers have changed, making it difficult to determine an accurate count,” he said. The government must start from the scratch to resolve their concerns, he said.

    Budget 2025: A Realistic approach, not pessimistic

    Addressing criticism that his budget speech was pessimistic, the Chief Minister clarified that it was, in fact, realistic. “Some members termed the beginning of my budget speech as pessimistic. I believe it was not pessimistic; it was realistic.

    I told the truth—I said my whole body has wounds. Pessimism would have been if I had said, ‘The body has so many wounds, death would be inevitable.’” Instead, he explained, “I said, ‘The body has so many wounds, and I don’t even have enough balm for them.’ This is not pessimism; this is our reality.”

    He stressed the financial constraints facing the Union Territory, adding, “Do I have enough money to take all the power projects into my hands and start working on them? No. Can I provide free electricity to all the people? No. In today’s age, we don’t even have the budget to ensure 24-hour electricity for Jammu and Kashmir. We are forced to buy electricity. We have worked on increasing social benefits for the poor. But is this truly enough to meet their needs? No.”

    Fiscal responsibility and future growth

    Quoting an English saying, “Cut your coat according to your cloth,” the C

    hief Minister explained the necessity of managing within available resources. “My words were not pessimistic; they were realistic. I presented the truth. We don’t have enough money, but we have prioritized welfare measures that will have a meaningful impact on the people.”

    He acknowledged that the budget would not yield instant results but assured that long-term growth had been set in motion. “This budget serves as our foundation. Over the next five years, we will build a strong and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.”

    Opposition’s response and criticism

    Responding to the opposition, particularly BJP members, the Chief Minister remarked that instead of focusing on the budget, their speeches were centered around Article 370, Maharaja Ji, and July 13.

    “Initially, I thought his speech had substance, but in reality, there was nothing related to the budget,” he said, referring to a BJP legislator’s remarks.

    A ‘Love Letter’ to the People of J&K

    Addressing the interpretation of his budget speech, Omar Abdullah reiterated, “My budget speech is a love letter—to the BJP, to the PC, to the PDP, to the AIP, to Congress, to the CPI(M), to independent MLAs, and, above all, to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Why do we write love letters? To express love. And do we not love those who are in need? Through this budget, we have tried to extend that love by addressing their challenges and aspirations.”

    “I am not ashamed to call it a love letter. In fact, for the next five years, we will continue writing such love letters—letters of commitment, of progress and of transformation for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.”

    Acknowledging Central Government support

    Responding to criticism about acknowledging financial support from the Centre, the Chief Minister stated, “The central government has extended financial support to us. Should I be ashamed to admit it? No, I will not. The reality is that we are not yet self-sufficient. We are not financially independent. That is our challenge. And that is precisely what we must work toward.” He stressed that Jammu and Kashmir had always relied on central funds, but the goal was to achieve financial self-reliance in the long run. “This is not a new struggle. Our past budgets reflect the same reality. But we aspire for more. We aim for a future where Jammu and Kashmir stands on its own feet.” To achieve this, the government has focused on developing new tourism destinations, industrial estates, and encouraging start-ups and entrepreneurship.

    Centrally Sponsored Schemes: A reality check

    Dispelling the misconception that Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) are fully funded by the Government of India, the Chief Minister explained that the UT also contributes significantly. He cited the PM Golden Card, which covers only BPL families under central funding, while the remaining 18 lakh families are supported by the UT. Similarly, under the National Social Assistance Program, 1.43 lakh BPL families receive pensions from central funds, but 8 lakh additional pensioners are covered by the UT’s own resources. “These are not mere figures; they represent our responsibility toward our people.”

    The Chief Minister emphasized that after years of struggle, the budget of Jammu and Kashmir was finally being discussed within J&K itself, instead of just being passed in Parliament. “This is an achievement in itself. Some may argue that we still do not have a government of our own. But let me remind them—this budget is for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and it is being debated where it truly belongs.”

    Restoring people’s dignity and empowerment

    He concluded by reaffirming his government’s commitment to restoring dignity, empowerment, and self-reliance for the people. “Some may see these initiatives as mere drops in the ocean, but history has shown that even the mightiest oceans are formed by countless drops.

    With these small but meaningful steps, InshaAllah, in five years, we will restore the dignity of our people and build a financially self-sufficient Jammu and Kashmir.” “This is our vision. This is our commitment. This is our love letter to our people.”

    Earlier, MLAs Qayser Jamsheed Lone, Showkat Hussain Ganie, Javed Iqbal Choudhary, Shagun Parihar, Abdul Majeed Larmi, Rafiq Ahmad Naik, Shabir Ahmad Kullay, Sajad Lone, Zafar Ali Khatana, Baldev Raj Sharma, Saif Ud Din Bhat spoke on the budgetary provisions on Tuesday and also put forth their views and suggestions.(GNS)