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MD & CEO unveils J&K Bank Wall Calendar – 2024>>>>>

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Srinagar, Dec 29 MD & CEO Baldev Prakash Friday unveiled the J&K Bank’s Wall Calendar for the year 2024 in presence of Executive Director Sudhir Gupta amid rounds of applause from General Managers and other senior officers here at the corporate headquarters.

With a theme of ‘Timeless Treasures’, the Bank has showcased the fast-emerging scenic spots on the tourist-maps of J&K and Ladakh UTs in its Wall Calendar -2024. As per a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), he also launched the Bank’s e-Calendar – 2024 on the occasion.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, MD & CEO Baldev Prakash said, “J&K Bank Calendar continues to be the most sought-after thing in J&K and Ladakh during this time of the year, for, people consider it as a prized souvenir worth round the year presence in their homes and offices across the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh. Besides a great tool of brand promotion for the Bank during the last many decades, our calendars have showcased Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh along with their diversity to exhibit the nature’s charming beauty weaving different cultures and varied geographies together into a uniquely beautiful tapestry.”

While acknowledging the overwhelming public sentiment as validation of the love and trust for the Bank in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, he said, “With annual tourist arrival numbers burgeoning to over 2 crore, the theme of ‘Timeless Treasure’ for Calendar 2024 is also an attempt to further showcase and popularise some of the fast-emerging tourist destinations in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.”

“Being significant stakeholders in the development of tourism and its allied industry, the idea also is to leverage the brand appeal of the Bank to engage the larger public attention towards these fast emerging destinations so that these places also get important spots in the itinerary of major tour and travel companies across the country and abroad”, he said, adding further that e-Calendar has also been continued to mark our presence on every digital platform and ensure that the people have access to our calendar on the go.

Wishing the people of J&K and Ladakh well for the upcoming year in general and Bank’s customers across the country in particular, MD & CEO asserted, “On this occasion, I also extend my best New Year wishes to the people and pray that the year 2024 finds them happy and healthy with peace and prosperity.”

Earlier, the Bank’s General Manager Syed Shafat Hussain Rufai briefed the MD about the process that resulted in the making of Calendar -2024. He said, “Wall calendar has an iconic place in J&K and Ladakh and people crave for it at the onset of a new year. It has served as a great tool of brand promotion for the Bank as well as J&K and Ladakh. Its presence in peoples’ homes also acts as an effective medium of brand recall.”

Notably, the fast-emerging tourist spots on the scenic-map of J&K and Ladakh covered in the Calendar are Tulip Garden in Sanasar Jammu, Hanle Village in Ladakh, Bangus Valley in Kupwara Kashmir, Botapathri in Gulmarg Kashmir, Tso Moriri Lake in Ladakh and Jai Valley in Bhaderwah Jammu—(KNO)

Mobile Internet Services Restored in Poonch, Rajouri Districts After 7 Days>>>

Dec 29 : Authorities have restored internet services in Poonch and Rajouri districts, seven days after a deadly terrorist attack left four soldiers dead while several others continue to remain under treatment.

Official sources told news agency that the authorities directed for restoration of the services this afternoon.

The services, the official said, were snapped as a precautionary measure given the prevailing situation in twin districts for almost a week. (KS)

Man Falls Into 40-ft Deep Well in Tangmarg Baramulla; Intense Operation Underway Have Reached To Almost 33 Ft, Trapped Man Responding Well: F&ES Official >>>

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Srinagar, Dec 28 A man fell into a 40-foot deep well in Tangmarg in Baramulla following which a rescue operation has been launched by jointly by locals, police and SDRF to bring out the man from the water source. Reports reaching GNS said that one Bashir Ahmad Rather (47), son of Ghulam Mohammad, resident of Dhobiwan Barzulla in Kunzer Tangmarg fell into a well while cleaning it on Thursday morning. The family alongside locals launched a rescue operation to save the man. Despite being joined by the Police and SDRF, the man is yet to be brought out of the well. An F&ES official told GNS that they have intensified the rescue operation and have already reached almost thirty-three out of the forty-foot-deep well. “Good thing is that the trapped person is responding well and we hope to bring him out safely”, the official said. (GNS)

Man in Critical Condition After Falling into Well in Kunzer Village>>>

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December In a tragic incident, A man fell into a well in Barzulla Dobiwan area of Kunzer, in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday.

Official Sources Told Kashmir News that A 45-year-old Bashir Ahmed rather suddenly fell into a well while cleaning it. Subsequently locals rushed to the spot and tried to rescue him but were unable to pull him out of the well.

However Police, locals and Officials have immediately rushed to the spot and offical sources told KNS that rescue operations are in full swing with police, locals, and machinery actively involved.

Sources added KNS that Bashir Ahmed is in critical condition, and further details are awaited while police is ascertaining the more facts in this regard. (KNS)

AC approves Rs 26.87 Cr for construction of Nallahs from Peerkho to Dounthly JAMMU >>>

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DECEMBER 27: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved the project regarding construction of Nallahs from Peerkho Main up to Dhounthly on Right Bank of River Tawi Package-II at an estimated cost of Rs. 26.87 Crores to be funded under Capex Budget.

Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor attended the meeting.

The project was prepared in compliance of instructions given by National Green Tribunal (NGT) and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for abatement of pollution in River Tawi by diversion of untreated wastewater from storm water drains falling into it and treatment of the same before discharge into the river.

This will ensure proper drainage and sewerage network of the area which will directly benefit the households/local inhabitants besides ensuring compliance with the directions of NGT and CPCB regarding abatement of pollution in River Tawi here.

Residential house damaged in fire in Srinagar’s ShalakadalRehan Qayoom MirSrinagar>>>

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, Dec 27

A 4-storey residential house got damaged in a fire in Shalakadal locality of downtown in central Kashmir’s district Srinagar, officials said on Wednesday. An official told the news agency—that fire broke out in the residential today morning and soon engulfed the entire house.He said that the fire completely damaged the house, however, cause of fire was yet to be known—(KNO)

Microsoft Translator Now Connects English and Kashmiri language>>>

Srinagar Dec 26: After years of anticipation, Microsoft Translator has finally broken down a major language barrier by adding bidirectional translation between English and Kashmiri. This historic move brings the vibrant Kashmiri language, spoken by over millions people in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, onto the global stage of digital communication.

Previously, navigating between English and Kashmiri online often meant clunky workarounds and inaccurate translations. Now, with Microsoft’s advanced machine learning technology, users can seamlessly translate texts, conversations etc in real-time between the two languages.

The addition of Kashmiri to Microsoft Translator is part of a larger effort by the company to support diverse languages and cultures worldwide. In October 2023, Microsoft announced the expansion of its Translator platform to include four other Indian languages – Bhojpuri, Bodo, Dogri, and Kashmiri – demonstrating its commitment to linguistic inclusivity.

The launch of English-Kashmiri translation is a significant milestone for the Kashmiri community and a testament to the power of technology to bridge language barriers and foster cultural understanding. As people around the world embrace the opportunity to connect with Kashmiri language and culture, Microsoft Translator paves the way for a more inclusive and enriching online experience for all.

JKBOSE warns Pvt schools of strict actions for non-compliance to its prescribed curriculum, textbooks>>>>

Srinagar, Dec 26 The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has asked affiliated private schools to implement the curriculum and textbooks prescribed by the board from the ensuing academic session for all classes.

According to the news agency— JKBOSE Director Academics in a notification said that any deviation or non-compliance of the instructions of the board or government of Jammu and Kashmir or even non-adoption of JKBOSE prescribed text books and curricula by any academic institution shall warrant a disciplinary action, imposition of a penalty up to Rs.50,000 or both.

JKBOSE in August-2022 had impressed upon all the affiliated private schools of the UTs of J&K and Ladakh to ensure that the text books published by the JKBOSE are implemented and prescribed, in the first phase, for classes 6th to 8th from the Academic Session 2023-24.

“A writ petition was filled before the High Court of J&K and Ladakh, by Private Schools United Front, challenging the notification regarding the implementation of textbooks published by JKBOSE by all the private schools for Classes 6th to 8th in the first phase,” reads the notification.

JKBOSE said that the writ petition was dismissed by the High Court, which in its order has observed that the board is well within its rights to make it mandatory for all the private schools to prescribe textbooks published by it.

The board officials accordingly directed all the affiliated private schools of the UTs of J&K and Ladakh that they shall implement the curriculum and the textbooks prescribed or published by JKBOSE from ensuing Academic session 2024-25 for classes 1 to 12.

“No School shall force any parent or students to purchase books or material other than those published and prescribed by JKBOSE,” it reads.

The board has advised the parents that in case any school forces them to purchase books other than those published by the JKBOSE, they should immediately contact or inform the concerned authorities—(KNO)

Police Rebuts Reports of IED Blast At Khudwani Qaimoh in Kulgam>>>

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Srinagar, Dec 26 The Jammu and Kashmir Police have vehemently trashed reports of an IED blast at Khudwani Qaimoh in Kulgam.

A police official told news agency Kashmir Scroll that a fake news is being circulated by rumour mongers on social-media platforms that terrorists have carried out an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Khudwani Qaimoh in Kulgam, which is concocted and baseless.

“No such incident has taken place anywhere in the district”, the police official said adding we urge the public not to pay heed to romours.

The official further said that the romour mongers’ will be strictly dealt with as per law. (KS)

27-year-old Kulgam driver dies in Maharashtra road accident>>>>

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In a heart-wrenching incident, a truck laden with cotton seeds, bearing license plate JK18A-9574, met with a fatal accident on the roads of Maharashtra.

The driver, identified as Aejaz Ahmad Dar, a 27-year-old resident of Pombay, Kulgam, lost his life in the unfortunate collision.Aejaz Ahmad Dar, the son of Gh Mohd Dar, was on a journey from Hyderabad to Kashmir when the incident occurred.

The truck, heavily loaded with cotton seeds, was part of a long and arduous journey.The news of his demise has left the community in shock, especially considering the promising age of the young driver.Hailing from a family with three brothers and two sisters, Aejaz Ahmad Dar’s untimely departure has cast a shadow of grief over his loved ones.