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Day: May 22, 2025

  • BSFMandi (Poonch)Mandir Battalion Distributes Essential Supplies to Border Villagers in Loran Valley

    BSFMandi (Poonch)Mandir Battalion Distributes Essential Supplies to Border Villagers in Loran Valley

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    RAJOURI MAY 22:-In wake of recent ceasefire violations along the Line of Control, the Mandi(Poonch)Mandir Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF), under the aegis of SHQ BSF Rajouri, extended humanitarian assistance to residents of Loran Valley affected by cross-border shelling.

    On Wednesday, the BSF organized a relief distribution drive, providing essential edible items to families in need. The initiative was led by Shri Gajendra Kumar, Second-in-Command, and saw participation from around 30 villagers, including former Sarpanch Md Khalid Hussain of the Loran Gram Panchayat.

    The effort underscores the BSF’s commitment not only to safeguarding the nation’s frontiers but also to supporting local communities during crises. Residents expressed deep appreciation for the BSF’s gesture, describing it as a timely and compassionate response to their hardships.

    Such outreach initiatives reinforce the BSF’s dual mission—ensuring national security while upholding the welfare of the border populace.

  • Fire Broke out in a Shoe and Slipper Shop Near Jhula Bridge Rajouri; Estimated Loss in Lakhs

    Fire Broke out in a Shoe and Slipper Shop Near Jhula Bridge Rajouri; Estimated Loss in Lakhs

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    RAJOURI MAY 12:-A massive fire broke out at a shoe and slipper shop near Jhula Bridge late Wednesday night, causing extensive damage and an estimated loss of over Rs 10 lakh.

    The shop, owned by Ravi Kumar Sharma and operating from a rented space, was reportedly closed for the day when the incident occurred. According to sources, flames were first noticed around 2 AM by locals, who promptly alerted Sharma and the fire department.

    By the time Sharma reached the spot, the fire had already engulfed the shop’s inventory. Fire brigade personnel arrived shortly thereafter and managed to bring the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading to adjacent shops and averting a potential disaster.

    “All the goods in the shop were reduced to ashes,” said Sharma. “I’ve suffered a loss of over Rs 10 lakh.”

    Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. As of now, the cause of the fire remains unknown.

  • PirPunjal Teachers Urge Education Department to Reconsider School Timings, Vacation Dates

    PirPunjal Teachers Urge Education Department to Reconsider School Timings, Vacation Dates

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    RAJOURI MAY 22:-Rising temperatures and geographical challenges in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pirpunjal region have prompted a renewed call from the Rehbar-e-Taleem Teachers Forum for the Education Department to adjust school schedules for the safety and well-being of students.

    Aaftab Tantray, District President of the Forum in Rajouri, appealed to Education Minister Mtr. Sakina Itoo and the Administrative Secretary of the department, recommending that school hours be revised to 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The proposal comes in response to ongoing heatwave alerts affecting the summer zone of the region.

    In addition to the timing adjustment, Tantray also requested that summer vacations begin after the third week of June. He said this shift would better reflect the climatic conditions and logistical challenges faced by students in the mountainous terrain.

    “Students in this region brave tough conditions to reach school — crossing rivers and hilly paths that become even more treacherous during the monsoon,” Tantray stated. “These realities must be factored into our academic planning.”

    The Forum reiterated that this appeal echoes the longstanding concerns of educators across the district and urged the government to act swiftly and sensitively to address the issue.

  • A Month On, Pahalgam Attack Perpetrators Remain At Large

    A Month On, Pahalgam Attack Perpetrators Remain At Large

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    SRINAGAR MAY 22:-A month after 25 tourists and a local ponywallah were killed by terrorists in Pahalgam, the perpetrators are still at large despite the massive crackdown launched by security forces across the Kashmir valley to track them down.
    While several top terrorists have been killed in various operations launched after the deadly April 22 attack at Baisaran meadows, the terrorists who carried out the massacre have eluded the security forces, officials said on Thursday.
    The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which took over investigation in the case, has questioned more than 100 suspects who might have been directly or indirectly involved in the massacre.
    Among those questioned are people who used to provide various services — food-stall owners, zipline operators and ponywallahs — to the tourists at Baisaran meadows, the officials said.
    The NIA released sketches of three suspects, identified as Adil Hussain Thoker, a resident of Anantnag, and two Pakistani nationals — Ali Bhai aka Talha Bhai and Hashim Musa aka Suleiman — who are believed to have carried out the attack.
    Posters later appeared at various places, offering a reward for information leading to arrest or neutralisation of the perpetrators of the massacre.
    The authorities have offered a reward of Rs 20 lakh to encourage public cooperation in apprehending the suspects, aiming to expedite the ongoing investigation process.
    The investigators are believed to have analysed the mobile dump data around Pahalgam on the day of the massacre and videos captured by tourists moments before the attack to retrace the path taken by the terrorists to reach Baisaran.
    However, the efforts have not yielded any breakthrough yet, the officials said.
    Terrorists descended on the picturesque Baisaran meadows of Pahalgam on April 22 and shot dead 25 tourists and a local man who tried to save them. Though the exact number of terrorists who carried out the attack is not known, sources have said there were between four and six terrorists.
    Preliminary investigations have revealed that the terrorists shot the victims after verifying their religion by asking them to recite the “kalma”, the verse recited to profess Islamic faith.
    The officials said the security forces had been carrying out relentless operations to track down the terrorists.
    “They have managed to evade the security forces thus far but it won’t be too long before we get them,” a senior police officer said.
    Thousands of suspects across Kashmir were called in for questioning while hundreds were detained as the security grid launched a massive crackdown to hunt down the perpetrators of the massacre.
    Nearly 100 persons were booked under the Public Safety Act and sent to various jails.
    There are reports that security forces also picked up youngsters who had already served terms for past associations with militancy. (Agencies)

  • Civil Defence training Camps organised at Rajouri, Thanamandi

    Civil Defence training Camps organised at Rajouri, Thanamandi

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    RAJOURI, MAY 22:– On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, a series of Civil Defence training and awareness camps were organised today in different parts of the District Rajouri to enhance disaster preparedness among the public and Ex-Servicemen from border areas.

    A dedicated training/awareness camp was held at the Zila Sainik Board under the supervision of Deputy Controller Civil Defence, Jabeen Lone. The camp witnessed active participation from Ex-Servicemen residing in various border regions, who were equipped with essential knowledge and practical skills in basic civil defence techniques. The programme aimed to empower them to act effectively in times of emergencies.

    As part of the ongoing training drive, another awareness camp was organised at Municipality Hall Thanamandi. The camp focused on spreading awareness about disaster management, first response actions, and the importance of community preparedness.

    The week-long civil defence initiative has seen enthusiastic participation from the general public and aims to build a culture of safety and resilience across the district.

    The District Administration Rajouri, under the leadership of DC remains committed to strengthening grassroots-level disaster response mechanisms through regular training and public engagement activities.

  • Two Militants Killed in Kishtwar Encounter

    Two Militants Killed in Kishtwar Encounter

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    KISHTWAR MAY 22 CNS:- Two militants were killed in an ongoing encounter in Singhpora Chatroo on Thursday.

    An encounter broke out in the morning between security forces and terrorists in the Singhpora area of Chatroo in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.

    As per initial reports, a group of three to four militants were said to be trapped in the area by security forces, out of which two have now been killed.

    Encounter was underway till the filing of this report. (CNS)