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Sham Lal Langer Appointed as BJP’s Incharge of Trade Cell J&K UT

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Sham Lal Langer Appointed as BJP’s Incharge of Trade Cell J&K UT

Jammu, Sept 2: In a move aimed at strengthening its outreach to the business and trading community, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday appointed senior party leader Sham Lal Langer as the Incharge of the Trade Cell for Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory.

The announcement was made following approval from the party leadership. With this new responsibility, Langer will coordinate with traders, address sector-specific issues, and work towards building a stronger bridge between the business fraternity and the party.

Sham Lal Langer, who has long been associated with social and community initiatives, has maintained a close connect with the trading community of the region. His appointment is being viewed as part of BJP’s larger strategy to give representation to economic stakeholders and ensure their concerns find space in policymaking.

Speaking after his appointment, Langer expressed gratitude to the party’s leadership. “I am thankful for the faith reposed in me. I will strive to take up the concerns of the trade community with utmost seriousness and ensure that growth-friendly policies reach the grassroots in Jammu & Kashmir,” he said.

Party leaders and workers welcomed the appointment, calling it a significant step in reinforcing BJP’s organizational structure in the Union Territory.

BRS Suspends MLC K Kavitha For Anti-Party Activities

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BRS Suspends MLC K Kavitha For Anti-Party Activities

Hyderabad, Sep 2: The BRS on Tuesday suspended its MLC K Kavitha from the party for her alleged anti-party activities.

Kavitha’s father and BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao has decided to suspend her with immediate effect, party General Secretary T Ravinder Rao and another General Secretary (in charge for disciplinary affairs) Soma Bharat Kumar said in a communication to the media.

Kavitha’s behaviour in recent times and her anti-party activities are hurting the BRS. The leadership has taken serious note of it, it said. (Agencies)

Vishal Narania Urges Administration to Provide Immediate Relief to Flood-Affected Families

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Vishal Narania Urges Administration to Provide Immediate Relief to Flood-Affected Families

JAMMU, SEPT 2: Provincial Youth President of Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, Vishal Narania, has appealed to the administration to extend urgent relief measures to the families affected by the recent floods in various parts of the region.

Narania expressed deep concern over the losses suffered by the people, particularly those belonging to economically weaker sections, whose homes and livelihoods have been severely impacted. He stressed that the government must ensure prompt rehabilitation, financial assistance, and restoration of basic facilities for the flood-hit families.

Calling for a coordinated response, Narania said, “The affected people are in dire need of immediate support. The administration must rise to the occasion and ensure that relief reaches every victim without delay.”

He also urged the authorities to assess damages quickly, provide interim shelter, and restore essential services like electricity, drinking water, and road connectivity in the worst-affected areas.

BRS Suspends MLC K Kavitha For Anti-Party Activities

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BRS Suspends MLC K Kavitha For Anti-Party Activities

Hyderabad, Sep 2: The BRS on Tuesday suspended its MLC K Kavitha from the party for her alleged anti-party activities.

Kavitha’s father and BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao has decided to suspend her with immediate effect, party General Secretary T Ravinder Rao and another General Secretary (in charge for disciplinary affairs) Soma Bharat Kumar said in a communication to the media.

Kavitha’s behaviour in recent times and her anti-party activities are hurting the BRS. The leadership has taken serious note of it, it said. (Agencies)

Abhay Kumar Mahajan IPS (Retd) extends Gratitude to BJP High Command

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Abhay Kumar Mahajan IPS (Retd) extends Gratitude to BJP High Command

Jammu, September 2: Abhay Kumar Mahajan, IPS (Retd), has expressed his profound gratitude to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) high command upon being entrusted with the role of Co-Convener of the Employees Cell, Jammu & Kashmir.

In his statement, Mahajan conveyed his sincere thanks to BJP National President J.P. Nadda, BJP National General Secretary and J&K Prabhari Tarun Chugh, BJP J&K President Sat Sharma, and BJP General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Koul for entrusting him with this significant responsibility.

Reaffirming his steadfast commitment, Mahajan pledged to discharge his duties with utmost dedication and integrity. He affirmed that, as a devoted soldier of the BJP, he would leverage his experience as a former employee to further strengthen the organization and work diligently for the welfare of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

CBK books four individuals in Rs 53 Lakh land fraud case

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CBK books four individuals in Rs 53 Lakh land fraud case

News Highlights

  • Crime Branch Kashmir registers FIR in ₹53 lakh land fraud case.
  • Four accused identified: Tariq Ahmad Hajam, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Sonaullah Mir & Razzak Mir — all residents of Barthana Srinagar.
  • Accused allegedly duped complainant in land deal and grabbed ₹53 lakh.
  • Investigation reveals nexus with Revenue officials, manipulation of land credentials.
  • Case registered under Sections 420 (cheating) & 120-B (criminal conspiracy) IPC.
  • Further probe underway to expose wider conspiracy.

Srinagar, Sept 2: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has booked four individuals in connection with an alleged land fraud amounting to ₹53 lakh.

As per the written complaint, the accused land brokers—identified as Tariq Ahmad Hajam of Barthana Qamarwari; Ghulam Hassan Mir of Barthana Srinagar; Sonaullah Mir of Barthana Srinagar; and Razzak Mir of Barthana Srinagar—had deceitfully taken ₹53 lakh from the complainant under the pretext of facilitating a land transaction.

Following the complaint, an investigation was initiated at Police Station EOW, Crime Branch Kashmir. During the probe, it surfaced that the accused persons had allegedly connived with some Revenue officers and officials, manipulating land credentials to illegally grab both the complainant’s money and land.

Prima facie evidence points towards the commission of offences punishable under Sections 420 (cheating) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code.

Authorities confirmed that a formal FIR has been registered at Police Station EOW and that further investigation is in full swing to ascertain the extent of conspiracy and the involvement of Revenue officials.

JCO among five Army personnel injured in Rajouri road accident

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JCO among five Army personnel injured in Rajouri road accident

At least five army personnel were injured in a road mishap near the Dehri Ralyote in Rajouri area on Tuesday morning.

Official sources told that around 7:10 am, a Light Vehicle Patrol (LVP) skidded while returning to headquarters at Galuthi.

One Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and four other ranks sustained injuries in the accident. All injured personnel were immediately evacuated to Army Hospital, Rajouri, via ambulance for medical attention, they said.

Medical review and necessary treatment are underway, and the incident is being examined to ascertain the cause of the vehicle skid, they said.

Traffic Suspended On Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Amid Incessant Rains

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Jammu, Sep2: The traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was suspended again on Tuesday amid torrential rains which lashed wide parts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

The traffic on the 250-km highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with rest of the country, was suspended after the rains triggered mudslides and shooting of stones from the hillock at various places between Samroli and Banihal sector, the officials said.

A traffic department official said vehicular movement could not be allowed as a precautionary measure in view of the bad weather and heavy rain forecast.

In a forecast issued on Monday evening, a spokesman of the meteorological department predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in most parts of Jammu division on September 2 and 3.

“There is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall over Kathua, Jammu, Udhampur and Reasi and moderate to heavy rainfall over Doda, Samba, Rajouri, Poonch, Ramban, Kishtwar in Jammu region and Anantnag and Kulgam in south Kashmir mainly towards late night of September 2 or early morning of September 3 till late afternoon,” the spokesman said.

There is a possibility of cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides or shooting of stones from hillocks at many vulnerable places and rise in water level in rivers and streams, he said, asking people to stay away from water bodies and avoid landslide-prone areas.

The highway was opened for partial traffic only on Monday after remaining closed for six days and accordingly most of the stranded traffic, including trucks carrying essential commodities to Kashmir were cleared, the officials said.

The downpour was continuing in most parts of Jammu region when last reports were received, they said.

According to the MET department, Kathua district recorded the highest 25.2 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8.30 am Tuesday followed by Jammu (17.8 mm), Batote in Ramban (17.6 mm) and Katra (15.8 mm).

In Kashmir valley, Qazigund along Jammu-Srinagar national highway recorded overnight rainfall of 23.2 mm, Gulmarg in north Kashmir (14.8 mm), Pahalgam in south Kashmir (11.4 mm) and Srinagar (6.1 mm), the spokesman said.

However, the rains stopped before the start of the dawn and later the morning sun shone brightly in the valley. (AGENCIES)

Security forces thwart infiltration attempt along LoC in Poonch

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Security forces thwart infiltration attempt along LoC in Poonch

LoP Sunil Sharma pitches special package for flood-hit areas in meeting with Amit Shah

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LoP Sunil Sharma pitches special package for flood-hit areas in meeting with Amit Shah

JAMMU, SEPT 1:  Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the J&K Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Monday, briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Raj Bhawan Jammu about the extensive damage and distress caused by recent cloudbursts, incessant rainfall, and flash floods in various parts of the Jammu region.

On the second day of his visit to the Union Territory to personally assess the aftermath of the natural calamity, Home Minister Amit Shah was briefed in details the loss of precious human lives, livestock, damage to movable and immovable properties, and the sufferings of the people. Sunil Sharma strongly urged the Home Minister to constitute special central teams to assess the damage across the affected districts.

He emphasized the need for these teams to conduct a detailed and transparent survey so that required relief and rehabilitation measures can be planned. He also demanded an immediate relief package for the calamity-hit areas and affected population, highlighting the urgent need for financial support, temporary shelters, food supplies, and restoration of basic services. The scale of destruction is alarming. Roads have been washed away, power infrastructure is damaged, water supply systems are paralyzed, and several remote areas are cut off, he informed the HM.

Sunil Sharma further shared that the people of the affected areas are in distress and need the government’s immediate intervention. The LoP slso called for a comprehensive relief and rehabilitation package aimed at rebuilding damaged infrastructure and restoring normal activities. He particularly highlighted the sectors of roads, electricity, and water supply, which have suffered the most due to the floods.

Sunil Sharma reiterated the importance of long-term mitigation measures and better disaster preparedness mechanisms to safeguard lives and livelihoods in the future. The Union Home Minister assured that the Centre stands with the people of Jammu and Kashmir in this hour of crisis and that all necessary steps will be taken for timely relief and restoration.

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