Srinagar, Jan 18 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer Shailendra Kumar on Friday discussed the cooperation from political parties in the deployment of Additional Electronic Voting Machines (EVM’s) deployment at district headquarters and operationalization of voter helpline numbers from January 25.
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Shailendra Kumar said, “The deployment of additional Electronic Voting Machines (EVM’s) at district headquarters was discussed with political parties on Friday during a meeting with them. As per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) political parties have to make available their booth level assistants in the strong rooms at district headquarters. As otherwise they raise objections later.”
Saying that voter helpline numbers will start operating in the districts, the CEO said, “Voter helpline numbers will start effectively working on a common number 1950 at all district headquarters from January 25.” (KNS)
Additional EVM’s to be deployed at district headquarters, voter helpline to be made operational from Jan 25: CEO
Hurriyat activist’s family accuses Forces of harassment
Anantnag, Jan 18, : The villagers of Wuranhal area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district Friday staged a protest against ‘harassment and vandalization’ during a nocturnal raid.
The protesters said that combined forces including Army, SOG and CRPF raided the house of one Haji Abdul Razaq Dar during the dead of the night. “The Forces were looking for Sabzar Ahmed Dar the son of Abdul Razaq who is associated with Geelani led Hurriyat Conference. In absence of Sabzar, the Forces abused and thrashed family members and picked up Ashiq Hussian Dar, the brother of Sabzar,” the protesters told news agency adding that Forces resorted to massive vandalization.
While condemning the Forces action, the protesters appealed Governor Satya Pal Malik to look into the matter. “My son is not a terrorist but associated with Hurriyat Conference. He doesn’t come home and still we were harassed and thrashed in the middle of the night. I want to ask Governor how come he can address the grievances of Hurriyat leadership when he is not able to safeguard the families of Hurriyat activists,” said Haji Abdul Razaq Dar who demand the release of his innocent son. (CNS)
Police issue advisory ahead of Jan 26 celebrations
Police issue advisory ahead of Jan 26 celebrations
Srinagar, Jan 18, : Jammu and Kashmir Police Thursday issued advisory to officers, asking them to remain vigil round-the-clock as several new check-points have been set up for frisking of people here.
The present security situation in the state, some nakas and frisking points have been established in the city as well as rural areas for the security and safety of the people, advisory issued by the Inspector-General of Police office reads.
“People are requested to cooperate with police at naka and frisking points. Do not feel it as harassment by police,” it said.
The advisory said that from the security point of view, it is requested to all the school managements in the district to not allow any stranger and give necessary precautionary instructions tostudents.
People are also requested to take preventive actions like not touching any abandoned object, informing police immediately on seeing any suspecious person and object or material.
“If you have any information about any anti-national and anti-social elements, please contact your nearest police station or dial 100 which is available round-the-clock,” the advisory said.
It asked passengers travelling in vehicles to be alert while travelling and going at crowded places like – bus stand, railway station, shopping complex, malls, hospitals.
The advisory said that all the station house officers and incharge police posts have been directed to remain present in their respective jurisdiction round-the-clock.
The incharge border police posts have been directed to keep a vigil on infiltration routes used by anti-national elements in the past, it said.
“Village Defence Committee members, Numberdars and Chowkidars are directed to cooperate with police while performing their duties for safety and security, especially in view of the forthcoming Republic Day,” the advisory reads.
Grenade attack in Kakpora Pulwama, no loss of life
Skinder Gukzar
Srinagar, Jan 18 : Suspected militants on friday evening lobbed a grenade at police station Kakpora area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
An official said that the grenade was lobbed at the police station Kakpora. However, there was no report of any loss of life or property.
Meanwhile whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.
Pertainally this is third such grenade attack in a single day in parts of valley.
Everyone tentative to speak as they don’t know facts of case: Richa on Hirani
Mumbai, Jan 18 (PTI) Bollywood has largely been silent about the sexual assault allegation against filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani and actor Richa Chadha believes that is because they are not aware of the facts of the case.
Hirani is the latest name to be called out for sexual harassment with a woman “assistant” alleging in an article in HuffPost India that he sexually abused her more than once between March and September 2018 while working on “Sanju”.
When asked if the industry was quiet about Hirani as he is a powerful director, Richa told reporters, “It isn’t power structure. I think everyone is tentative because they don’t know the facts of the case. Legally, a publication is allowed to run a story because they vet it with their legal team.
“But it’s an anonymous allegation. I’m not defending him or the girl either. I’ve learnt it the hard way. A friend of mine was falsely accused. This is the only reason why I feel people are tentative.”
The actor said her upcoming film “Section 375” debates about consent and said if survivors come out and share their stories, they must be supported.
“If there’s a survivor willing to come forward and say ‘this happened to me’ and confide in people, we must support her. Which is why I vocally supported Vinta Nanda.
“He (Hirani) is one of the directors with the cleanest image, you must not forget that. There have been others who were accused but nobody said anything,” she added.
The actor was speaking at a special event of her upcoming “Shakeela” where she launched calendars of the film.
Richa said she has understood that the best thing to do in #MeToo movement is to take the legal route.
“The press also plays a role. When you print a hearsay, the powerful will suppress the story but many people get caught up in rumours. It has to be looked at from both sides.”
The “Masaan” actor said a bad date, a relationship gone sour or vendetta is not #MeToo.
“We are talking about 2019, if exploitation has happened, you should definitely go to the police and take legal route. A lot of people suffer in trial by media. I’m very enthusiastic about the movement because it’s very important.
“If women don’t feel safe, then how will the work be done. It shouldn’t be trial by media but trial by law. If you’ve filed a complaint then don’t back out. If someone is putting pressure on you, voice it. There are people who’ll hear you,” she added.
While most in Bollywood have refused to speak on the issue, Hirani’s previous collaborators Arshad Warsi, Dia Mirza and Sharman Joshi have batted for the filmmaker.
The director also found support in veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar, who called him the “most decent” person in the industry.
Nation waiting for a new Prime Minister: Akhilesh
Kolkata, Jan 18 (PTI) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav Friday said the nation is waiting for a new prime minister and a message of change would go out loud and clear from the the mega opposition rally of Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress on Saturday here.
Yadav alleged the incumbent government at the Centre was responsible for causing distress to people from all walks of life across the country, including farmers, youth, poor and traders, and everyone was looking for a change.
“The country wants a new prime minister. The country is waiting for a new Prime Minister,” Yadav said at the NSC Bose Airport after reaching the city to attend the January 19 public rally at the invitation of West Bengal Chief Minister Banerjee.
Praising Banerjee for inviting “all leaders” for the rally, Yadav said she is giving a strong message by doing so to the entire country.
“The message that will go from Bengal and from Didi (Banerjee) will be the message for change,” he said.
Several opposition leaders are scheduled to attend the rally, which is being touted as Trinamool Congress supremo’s attempt to galvanise a federal front against the BJP and as a show of strength before the upcoming general elections.
Yadav’s Samajwadi Party (SP) few days back announced an alliance with erstwhile arch-rival Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) for the general elections to defeat BJP in Uttar Pradesh, which sends 80 Lok Sabha members and from where the saffron party had bagged 71 seats in 2014.
Son of BSF trooper dismissed over bad food video found dead in Haryana
The son of Border Security Force (BSF) trooper Tej Bahadur Yadav, who was dismissed from the force in 2017 for indiscipline, was found dead in Haryana, police said on Friday.
Police officials said the body of 22-year-old Rohit was found on Thursday night by his mother in a pool of blood in his room in their house in Madhu Vihar colony of Rewari town, around 335 km from here.
The Haryana Police has launched an investigation into the matter.
Police said it appeared that Rohit committed suicide as a revolver was found in his hand. The body was sent for post-mortem.
“It appears to be a case of suicide. We are investigating the matter,” a police official said.
The licensed revolver belonged to his father who is in Prayagraj for the Kumbh Mela.
Yadav had come into the limelight after he highlighted the poor quality of food being served to the troopers in adverse climatic conditions in Jammu and Kashmir.
Indo-Asian News Service
National Highway Traffic: Traffic To Ply From Jammu To Srinagar
As per the advisory issued by MeT Deptt. there may be chances
of heavy snowfall/rain in J&K may lead to disruption on
NHW-44. Therefore subject to fair weather/road condition
Traffic movement on 19.01.2019
Jammu-Srinagar NHW-44
From Jammu towards Srinagar.
One way for both LMV’s/HMV’s
CUT OFF TIMING:
LMVs
From ( Nagrota) Jammu- from 0500 hrs. to 0900 hrs.
From ( Jakheni) Udhampur from 0600 to 1000 hrs.
No LMVs shall be allowed from ( Nagrota) Jammu and
( Jakheni) Udhampur after cut off timings.
HMVS/LOAD CARRIERS
Decision regarding movement of HMVs from Jakheni (Udhampur)
towards Srinagar shall be taken after assessing the weather/road
condition.
Mughal Road/ Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari Road
Continuously Closed due to snow accumulation.
ADVISORY
The commuters are advised not to travel during night hours.
No movement of any type of vehicle shall be allowed from
opposite direction.
People are advised to undertake journey on NHW only after
confirming status of the road from below mentioned phone Nos
TRAFFIC CONTROL UNITs
Jammu (0191-2459048, 9419147732)
Ramban (9419993745)
Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091)
POLICE CONTROL Room
Jammu (0191-2544581, 2542000, 2542001, 2560401, 1090)
Srinagar (0194-2506504).
Governor Expresses Grief Over Loss Of Lives In Snow Avalanche At Khardung La, Announces 5 Lac Anex-Gratia Relief
Jammu, January 18: Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief over loss of precious lives due to snow avalanche at Khardung La in Leh district, this morning.
In his message Governor has prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and strength to thebereaved families in their hour of grief.
Governor has announced anex-gratia relief of Rs 5 lakh for the Next of the Kin of those killed in the Avalanche. 0
No point going after bowlers who were bowling well: MS Dhoni
After dragging the second run chase to the final over in the same week, MS Dhoni elucidated why he had to take the third ODI deep on an MCG wicket that turned out to be rather slow.With India opting to rest their recent regular No.4 batsman Ambati Rayudu, Dhoni walked at two drop in the 17th over after Shikhar Dhawan had departed for a 46-ball 23 – another indication that the wicket wasn’t as straightforward to bat on as they would’ve liked.He and Virat Kohli joined forces like they did in Adelaide, but could only add 54 runs off 82 deliveries. Kohli’s departure in the 30th over meant Australia’s hopes of a series victory were rekindled. But Kedar Jadhav – playing his first game of the series – came together with Dhoni for an undefeated, match-winning partnership.”It was a slow wicket, so it was difficult to hit whenever you wanted to. It was important to take it deep,” Dhoni said in the post-match presentation after being awarded the player of the series.Dhoni, who ended the game with a 114-ball 87, also pointed out that the conditions were such that he didn’t see a reason to try and take on the bowlers who were bowling well, thereby minimising his risks. He shied away from going after leggie Adam Zampa (12 off 32 balls) and Jhye Richardson (5 off 17 balls), who has been one of Australia’s best performers in the series. He targetted Marcus Stoinis (34 off 36), Peter Siddle (21 off 18) and Billy Stanlake (15 off 11) to make up for the 61 dot balls he played out on the day.”No point going after the bowlers who are doing well, so that was the gameplan. Of course, supported brilliantly by Kedar, who plays unorthodox shots,” he said.India’s decision to experiment in the final match of the series is perhaps borne out of the need to still figure out who fits the bill in which position for the impending World Cup. The three changes gave Dhoni a chance to ply his trade a couple of spots up at No.4. India have had trouble filling that spot recently but Dhoni maintained it’d be down to the team balance that would dictate his batting position, and that he was ready to bat wherever the team needs him to in the middle-order.”Whether I play at 4 or 6, we need to see if the team balance can be retained. Important thing is for me to bat where the team needs, I’m happy to bat lower down at 6,” he added.The Melbourne victory brought down the curtains on an immensely successful tour of Australia, but they swiftly move to New Zealand for a limited-overs series that will further help them assess their options ahead of the showpiece event, scheduled to begin in June.© Cricbuzz