SRINAGAR, Sept 20: Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, whose crew was pelted with stones last evening, on Tuesday said it has been an absolute joy shooting in Kashmir.
Hashmi who is currently stationed in the Valley shooting for his next movie “Ground Zero” clarified that he was not injured in the stone pelting incident.
On Monday evening, stones were pelted at Hashmi’s crew during the shooting at Kashmir’s Pahalgam resort in Anantnag district.
Police later said it arrested a miscreant for pelting stones on crew members and an FIR was registered in Police Station Pahalgam.
The people of Kashmir have been very warm and welcoming, it has been an absolute joy shooting in Srinagar and Pahalgam. The news of me being injured in a stone pelting incident is inaccurate, the actor tweeted.
Kashmir used to be the favourite location for shooting of Bollywood movies before militancy started.
After over 30 long years, the J&K government is trying to bring back filmmakers to the valley.
The union territory administration claims it has received more than 500 applications from filmmakers across the country for granting permission to shoot in the Kashmir Valley. (AGENCIES)

Weather department on Tuesday forecast mainly dry weather in Kashmir Valley and isolated rain and thunder in Jammu division for the next 24 hours.

A meteorological department official said that isolated rain was expected on Wednesday in J-K and dry weather on 22 September.

Regarding the minimum temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 12.6°C, same on the previous night. The temperature was 0.7°C above normal for the summer capital during this time of the year, he said.

Qazigund recorded a low of 11.0°C against 9.8°C on the previous night. The temperature was 0.7°C above normal there, he said.

In Pahalgam, he said, the mercury settled at 7.8°C against 8.0°C on the previous night and it was normal for the south Kashmir resort.

Kokernag recorded a low of 11.3°C against 10.7°C the previous night and it was 0.6°C above normal for the place, he said.

World famous Gulmarg resort recorded a low of 9.0°C against 8.0°C on the previous night. It was 1.1°C above normal for the north Kashmir place, he said.

In Kupwara town, the mercury settled at 10.3°C against 9.8°C the previous night, the official said. It was 0.1°C above normal for the north Kashmir place, he said.

Jammu recorded a low of 23.8°C against 22.7°C on the previous night. It was 0.4°C below normal for J-K’s winter capital, he said. Banihal recorded a low of 0.4°C, Batote 16.0°C, Katra 21.6°C and Bhadarwah 14.2°C.

Srinagar first multiplex: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha inaugurated the new INOX multiplex in Srinagar today, where Bollywood film Laal Singh Chaddha’s special screening took place. With this, people in the valley got the opportunity to enjoy Bollywood movies on the big screen for the first time, in a long time.

The first show will be on September 30 when the Hrithik Roshan-starred movie Vikram Vedha will be screened in the multiplex. India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma was a special Guest of Honor at the inauguration event.

As per reports, the INOX multiplex has the same facilities, as that of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai or any other city in the country. This multiplex has three screens and a total seating capacity of approximately 520 people.

Cinema halls in the valley were closed in the early 90s after terrorism found its roots in the Kashmir region. The state had around 15 cinema halls at the time, out of which nine were in Srinagar, but all of them were forcefully closed by terrorists decades ago.

The government during 1999-2000 tried to re-open a few cinema halls but subsequent terrorist attacks forced them to close the cinema halls. After thirty long years, cinema is returning to the Kashmir valley.

To maintain Kashmir’s art and design, a kashmiri wood “khatambandh” is used in the lobbies which gives it a kashmiri culture look, Farooq Ahmed, a local artist told India TV. This multiplex has many food courts and other entertaining facilities which will attract the children as well. INOX has made every possible effort to match this multiplex with the country’s other top multiplexes, the owner of the multiplex Vikas Dhar told India TV.

“All the latest Bollywood releases will be screened here and we would love to see families coming to watch them. My purpose for this complex is to provide the youth with the same recreational facilities as they get in the rest of the country,” Dhar said.

Alok Tondonm INOX Manager said, “We are pleased to introduce INOX multiplex here in Kashmir and after decades the people of Kashmir will get their entertainment back.” LG Manoj Sinha already inaugurated two cinemas in Pulwama and Shopian in South Kashmir yesterday.

JAMMU: The government on Monday promoted 38 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers to the Selection Grade .
“Sanction is accorded to the promotion of 38 officers to the Selection Grade of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service in Pay Level-12 (Rs 78800-209200), with effect from September 3, 2022, i.e., the date of meeting of the Establishment-cum-Selection Committee,” read an order issued by Dr. Piyush Singla, Secretary, General Administration Department.
As per order, the JKAS officer who have been promoted to Selection Grade include Nargis Bano, Amar Jyoti Raina, Syed Ahmad Kataria, Umar Shafi Pandit, Aziz Ahmad Rather, Rajeev Kumar Khajuria, Waseem Raja, Udham Dass, Rakesh Dubey, Tariq Hussain, Ramkesh Sharma, Vikar Ahmad Giri, Sonam Norbo, Vivek Phonsa, Mamta Devi, Abdul Rashid Dass, Dilshada Akhter, Nighat Alam, Waseem Raja, Minakshi Vaid, Supriya Kohli, Seema Bharti, Chander Parkash, Yar Ali Khan, Sonam Chosjar, Mehraj-ud-din Shah, Girdhari Lal, Samir Ahmad Jan, Reyaz Ahmad Wani, Afaq Ahmad, Surinder Pal Sharma, Syed Shahnawaz, Mir Nasrool Hilal Jeri, Sudhir Bali, Rishi Kumar Sharma, Ajaz Qesar Malik, Sandeep Seointra and Kaiser Ahmad Bhawani.
Consequently, Waseem Raja, Vivek Phonsa, Reyaz Ahmad Wani and Afaq Ahmad have been designated as Additional Secretaries in the respective departments and rest of the officers shall continue at their present places of postings, till further orders.
“In terms of Non-Functional (Monetary) Scheme (NFS) notified vide SRO-198 dated April 25, 2018, sanction is accorded to the release of Senior Scale (Non-functional) [Level 11 ( Rs 67700-208700)] in favour of the 27 Junior Scale officers of Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service, with effect from July 1, 2022,” reads another order.
As per order, Senior Scale have been release in favour of Shafiq Ah Wani, Iqbal Hussain Mir, Irfan Ali Khan, Arshad Hussain Ganai, Nazir Ahmad Bhat, Ch. Mohd Nawaz, Jaliel Ahmad Mir, Shiekh Enayattullah, Suhayb Ahmad Wani, Samrinder Singh, Deep Novel Kour, Mohd Imran Niak, Diksha Bamba, Sheikh Salahu Ud Din, Mudasirah, Naveed Hussain Badroo, Jigmet Raftan, Javaid Ahmad Malik, Azhar Amin Zargar, Saima Sharief Khan, Abdul Majeed Rather, Qaiser Mehmood, Ashwani Hansa, Ashu Kumari, Imtiaz, Arti and Chander Shakher Sharma.

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the Union Territory Government is working towards the inclusive and equitable development of Jammu and Kashmir keeping the welfare of all sections of the society on priority.
“The government with its various schemes and programmes is reaching out to the tribal community for their socio-economic empowermen”t, the Lt Governor said while interacting with a delegation of BJP ST Morcha headed by its National President and Member Parliament Samir Oraon, which called on his here.
The Lt Governor assured the members of the delegation that the issues raised by them would be looked into for early redressal on merit.
The members of the delegation apprised the Lt Governor about various concerning issues of the Tribal community.
Samir Oraon, Member Parliament from Jharkhand also discussed with the Lt Governor various developmental and public important issues.
The delegation comprised newly nominated Rajya Sabha MP, Er. Ghulam Ali Khatana; National Secretary BJP ST Morcha, Choudhary Mushtaq Inqlabi; General Secretary J&K BJP ST Morcha, Choudhary Roshan Hussain and Permashver.
Earlier, Ishfaq Ahmad Bhat, Founder President, Kafila Foundation, accompanied by Abaas Ashraf Dar, member of the foundation also called on the Lt Governor and apprised him about the initiatives of their foundation regarding the opening of a School at Border area of Kupwara.
The Lt Governor appreciated the noble cause and assured them of necessary assistance from the administration.

Srinagar, 19 September: J&K Police is working tirelessly in protecting the interests of the people, and those who one way or other go against the law will face the law. This was stated by the Director General of Police J&K Shri Dilbag Singh at the closing ceremony of the 3rd Shaheed DySP Aman memorial T20 Cricket tournament in Kishtwar today.

The DGP was on a day long visit to Kishtwar where he besides presiding over the closing ceremony of 3rd Shaheed DySP Aman memorial T20 Cricket tournament and chaired officers meeting at DPO. He later visited Neel Top, Mal Tragan, Ramban and had an interaction with the locals.

ADGP Jammu Shri Mukesh Singh, DIG DKR Range Dr Sunil Gupta, Commander 9 Sector RR Brig. Samir K Palanda, DC Kishtwar Shri Devansh Yadav, SSP Kishtwar Shri Shafqat Hussain Batt, CO CISF 7th Reserve Bn. Shri Anand Sexsena, CO IRP 22 Bn Shri Rajesh Kumar Sharma, CO CRPF 52 Bn. Shri Parma Shivan, CO 11 RR Col. Shesh Pal, CO 17 RR Col. Ameya Chiplanker, CO 26 RR Col. Joseph Cristy Tarfil, families of martyrs and respectable citizens of the Kishtwar district were present at the closing ceremony.

Speaking on the occasion, the DGP while paying rich tributes to the martyr DySP Aman Thakur said that the brave heart was a dedicated and devouted officer who voluntarily worked on anti terror front.The martyr was awarded prestigious Shuriya Chakra for his gallant act in service of the nation by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India,the DGP said. This tournament is dedicated to remember the martyrdom of the fallen hero. He said that Jammu and Kashmir Police has lost a number of officers and jawans against the war on terror and added that JKP has been remembering each and every martyr of the force through various events and programmes being organised across UT. Kathua T20 tournament has become a national event now and numerous other events are being organised every year to remember our brave hearts who sacrificed their lives in safeguarding the interests of the nation. He added that such events and programmes provide an opportunity to connect with the families of martyrs. He thanked and appreciated the overwhelming participation of the locals in remembering the JKP martyrs.

The DGP said that the people of Kishtwar have contributed in strengthening peace in the district and hoped that they will continue their cooperation and support to J&K Police. He however emphasized on strengthening brotherhood and communal harmony in the region. He said that with the cooperation of people from across the UT we are witnessing that peace is growing in Jammu and Kashmir and added that more collective efforts are required to stabilise it further. Referring to some social media reports, the DGP said J&K Police is working tirelessly in protecting the interests of the people and added that those who one way or other go against the law will face the law. He appealed for guiding the youth towards the right path for their bright future.

Speaking to the media persons the DGP said that besides paying tributes to martyrs these events provide a platform to the budding youth to showcase their talent. He said that J&K Police is wholeheartedly taking part in Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign by organizing various programmes across J&K. He said that it is high time to provide opportunities to the youth to express themselves, adding that Hon’ble LG J&K Shri Manoj Sinha during his yesterday’s visit to South Kashmir’s twin districts has revived the means of entertainment for the youth of Kashmir. He said that time is not far when Kashmiri youth will direct and make their own movies and showcase their talent to the world.

He said that people of Jammu and Kashmir overwhelmingly participated in the national events like Har Ghar Tiranga & Independence Day celebrations.The DGP said that social media is being used by Pakistan to instigate youth to foment trouble here but the youth & people of Jammu and Kashmir have understood the evil conspiracy and have rejected the path of violence. He said that Police, CAPFs are working day & night to consolidate peace in J&K.

After the event, the DGP chaired officers meeting to review the security scenario of the district. Addressing the meeting the DGP stressed for high alertness and vigilance so that no chance is provided to anti national elements to revive their structure. DGP directed for settling down the sensitive cases on priority. Stressing for intensified efforts against the drug trade the DGP directed to book habitual offenders under PSA.

SSP Kishtwar Shri Shafqat Hussain Batt and officers of Army & CRPF briefed the DGP about the measures taken to maintain peace and order in the district. Besides ADGP Jammu Shri Mukesh Singh the meeting was attended by DIG DKR range Dr Sunil Gupta and other jurisdictional officers of Police, Army & CRPF.

The DGP accompanied by ADGP Jammu and DIG DKR range later visited Neel Top, Mal Tragan Ramban and had an interaction with a huge local gathering.

Speaking on the occasion the DGP complimented the people for maintaining brotherhood and taking part in peace activities. He alerted them about the cross border conspiracies. Advising the youth to take part in sports activities, the DGP directed the officers to organise sports events for them. He gave patient listening to the issues highlighted by the participants and assured early redressal.

Major Adhiraj Rana 12 RR D Coy, SDPO Banihal Shri Nissar Khawaja, SHO Ramsu Shri Neem-ul-Haq and incharge Police post Neel briefed the DGP about the situation of the area.

Doda police here has arrested a notorious accused involved in incidents of thefts of motor bikes with six number of stolen vehicles have so far been recovered from his possession.

Police said to have succeeded to crack cases of bikes thefts from different area of Jammu and Kashmir and arrested one accused namely Shadab Mir son of Abdul Qayoom Mir resident of Dandi Bhaderwah who has been arrested in case FIR no.209/22 U/S 379 IPC.

 Police said that on the basis of his disclosure, police teams have so far managed to recover 6 motor bikes worth lakhs of rupees.

It is pertinent to mention here that from last one month Doda police received complaints regarding bike theft and accordingly a team of Police station Doda was swung into action that collected vital clues through technical as well as human intelligence and finally managed to apprehend the said accused from Bhaderwah area and cracked the case of bike theft.

It is also learnt during investigation that accused used to steal motor bikes during wee hours in morning and used his INNOVA car for transportation of stolen bikes.

It is also pertinent to mention here that accused is highly qualified (B. TECH MECHANICAL) and shopkeeper by profession.