KUPWARA UPDATES

 Poshan Abhiyan programme under poshan Maah 2021, themes organised in ICDS Project Rajwar conclusion session held at  Town Hall Handwara. Aadil Akbar Handwara ICDS Rajwar Handwara on today organised a day-long awareness-cum-workshop on Poshan Abhiyan with an aim to sensitize the field workers of ICDS about the importance of balanced diet. Programme was wholly organised by Senior Supervisor Aabida war along with the team of dedicated supervisors.  ICDS Project Officer Rajwar  Aabida war , Director Skill development Kupwara Dr Iqbal  , CDPO Rajwar Shugufta Parveen,  Suprieindent Dist Hospital Handwara Dr Nissar,  HOD Commarce Boys Higher secondry school Handwara Kifayutullah Shah,  etc were available on this ocassion.  During the concluding sessions experts deliberated upon the importance of a balanced diet for the children to overcome the malnutrition issue. They urged the workers to focus on broad themes including antenatal care, optimal brea...

 BJP activist javid Qureshi sit on  protest, demanding restoration of damaged Batagund mawer bridge. Handwara, Sep  25:  Scores of people at Batagund mawer Handwara in north Kashmir on Saturday held a protest sit-in here demanding repairment of Batagund bridge which they said is defunct for the last 8 months. R&B  department has neglected the area. “This is our third sit-in protest in the recent days but the department seems not to be bothered at all,” they said, adding, “The continuous protests won’t alleviate our sufferings; we urge concerned the higher officials to look into our genuine and long pending demand.” The protest demonstration against R&B department was also joined by the  BJP activist javid Qureshi who said the demand of locals is genuine and needs to be addressed at the earliest. Javid Qureshi  said he will take up the issue with the local administration and assured to resolve the problem within a short time.

 Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme held at  Mawar. Aadil Akbar Handwara Indian Army in the Mawar Valley organised an interactive session for the girl students at Army Goodwill School, Naugam under the aegis of Naugam Brigade. In the conduct, three prominent Self Independent ladies of the society were speakers for the occasion. A teacher, health worker and a tailor. The three ladies shared their stories of hard work and passion and how they made themselves independent by studying and working hard during their formative years.  These ladies are the earning members of the family and an inspiration for all local girls in the Mawar Valley. Students had an interactive session and asked their queries about higher studies and carrier making in Kashmir in specific.

 *47 RR Bn assists in recovery of Scorpio vehicle fallen into Nala in Kupwara.* Aadil Akbar  Handwara A scorpio vehicle with regn No. HR 30 K 3734 which belongs to Mr Bilal Ahmad Sheikh, resident of Arampura toppled and fell into the adjacent Nala near Nutnussa village of Kupwara district today at 0900 hrs while the owner was going to Handwara. There was no injury reported however the scorpio was damaged. A recovery team of 47 RR Bn rushed to the site for the assistance and recovered the vehicle from the Nala and handed over to the owner. The locals present at site and the owner of the vehicle thanked the Indian Army for its efforts and much needed on site assistance.

 Poshan Maah 2021 events organised at large scale in ICDS Project Rajwar. Handwara Today a mega programme of poshan Maah 2021 held at Handwara in which many ICDS workers and also many childrens were present in this programme.       Poshan Abhiyan programme is being implemented with zeal.and zest by the Supervisors of Project along with Awws/AWHs of the project.    Programmes organised at AWC and panchayat levels in which number of Community members/Beneficiaries and PRIs. On this ocassion Shugufta parveen CDPO Rajwar and  senior and dedicated   ICDS Supervisor  Abida Huseen war were the main organiser of this event. Talking to Abida war about the programme expressed her pledge to fulfill the commitment regarding poshan Abhiyan programme.      To identify SAM/MAM and stunted children is the main aim of the programme.

 Indian Army holds Road Safety & Traffic Rules awareness  at Mawar Handwara. Aadil Akbar Handwara In the series of awareness programme conducted to improve the lifestyle of the youth of Mawar Valley. A patrol of Indian Army organised a “Road Safety & Traffic Rule” awareness for ‘Lawoosa Village’. The patrol first disseminated important instructions and information about road safety and rules to be followed while driving.  The same points were later enacted out by the youth, where youth stopped the vehicles moving on road and made them aware about the importance of use of seat belt, speed limits, mobile usage while driving, importance of helmets for bikers.  Traffic discipline was also told to the villagers for the smooth flow of traffic.  Youths participated in the awareness programme and it was a good learning for one and all.

 *ARMY AND HORTICULTURE* *DEPARTMENT ORGANISED FARMER’S MELA AT TSOGUL* Handwara Handwara Army organised a Farmer’s Mela at Horticulture Department, Tsogul. The mela witnessed an overwhelming response as over 100 local farmers thronged from the surrounding regions of Rajwar, Handwara, Mawar, Sopore and Rafiabad. The aim of this Mela was to impart the training of ultra high density  technique to  farmers. It is imperative to highlight here that the land in North Kashmir is suitable for cultivation of pome fruit, stone fruit and berries. However, due to lack of education and technical knowledge, the farmers are resorting to low yield methods of cultivation which produce 16 to 17 plants per kanal of land. Consequently, Horticulture Department Tsogul had approached Headquarter 7 Sector Rashtriya Rifles to conduct this Mela to impart the knowledge of ultra high density technique through the use of modern practices like genetic engineering, grafting, pruing, trimming and fe...

 _*Married before days, man ends life in Handwara*_ HANDWARA : A Newly married BA Student ended his life by consuming some poisonous substance in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, sources said today. “In an attempt to end his life, a 27-year-old man ( irfan Ahmad War) resident of Hardona Tarathpora Ramhall consumed some poisonous substance at his home,” reports said. he was rushed to DH handwara where he breathed his last, Reports said. Further details awaited.

 *ADIEU PROGRAMME HELD FOR  BAKARWAL CHILDREN AT RADHA* HANDWARA  The Naugam Brigade continued its tradition to encourage and provide basic education to the children of bakarwals at Radha post of Naugam Brigade. The school other than imparting education also focussed on overall development of these children by org various sports and co-curricular activities which gave them an exposure to contemporary school curriculum. These activities included basic education, cultural events and various sports and games. As the Bakharwals before the onset of winter returns to their villages after a long period of four months, a farewell party was organised for their children on the last day of school as a token of remembrance. Variety of cultural events, games, music, dance and lunch was organised for them and gifts in the form of notebooks and books were given away.  The similing faces of these children gave a clear message that the Radha School under aegis of Naugam Brigade achie...

 Awareness and Administering First Aid Mawar Valley. Aadil Akbar Handwara In a series of Med Awareness Drives for the youth of Mawar Valley, today a patrol of Indian Army conducted a First Aid Lecture cum Demonstration of carrying out First Aid for the youth of Lawoosa Vill.  Dressing a wound/ cut, handling a fractured limb, first aid for fainted patient, insect and reptile bites, steps for providing CPR, all these were demonstrated to the youth.  The staff of PHC, Lawoosa also assisted in disseminating the first aid techniques to the youth. The patrol suggested the people to keep a small first aid box at home to handle an emergency situation.  First aid saves life, Its for everyone & everywhere.

 Naugam Brigade Organised -  A Motivational Lecture by Mr Waqar Khan, “Kashmir’s Rising Star". Aadil Akbar Handwara   The Naugam Brigade on 13 Sep 2021 organised an event for the Youth of Mawar Valley. The Chief Guest of the event was Mr Waqar Khan who is a famous personality from the field of music. Mr Waqar Khan who is also known as ‘Kashmir’s Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’ motivated and steered the youth of the region to achieve success in their life. He paid his gratitude to the Indian Army and also to the people of Mawar Valley for inviting him to motivate the youth of the region which shows that the importance of investing in the youth who are the important pillars in nation development is well understood. He also highlighted the rich culture and art which the Mawar Valley hosts since ages.  Being a young and budding icon from Kashmir Valley and a role model for many, he in his address motivated the youth to follow the right path in their life and utilise their en...

 Sheikh Jamsheed congratulated and Felicitated to Dr Barkat. Handwara  The Social activist Sheikh Jamsheed along with his Comrade Zakir Ali Dar congratulated and felicitated to Dr  Barkat Ahmed War on his openings and auspicates of his new shop (THE WELLCONIC).       "Physiotherapy and                 Rehabilitation Clinic".  Which is near the Police Station Magam.  Sheikh Jamsheed along with his associate Shared their warm-blooded thoughts while saying that the today's youth are mostly getting compromisal and indulging in the Drug addiction which indeed is a lathal and Plageusome act. Today's youth has no worries about their future.  Sheikh Jamsheed with his chromatic views said that the today's youth should change their Mindset and should think of their future. Instead of doing such bad activities.  Sheikh Jamsheed furthermore explained his views for the Today's youth that don't waste your e...

 BOOK RELEASE ‘TO INFINITY AND MORE’ BY MISS HINA JAAN. Aadil Akbar  Handwara  To promote the young and budding writers of North Kashmir, an official  programme for the release of book ‘To Infinity and More’ by Miss Hina Jaan was organized at Pohrupet 7 Sector Rashtriya Rifles on 11 September 2021.  It is pertinent to highlight that Miss Hina Jaan is an extremely talented 8th standard student of Hill Grange School, Handwara and resident of Shatigam Village. She has written a number of articles and columns like 'What Auxiliaries Teach Us', 'The 3 Real Best Friends', 'The White and So Long 4G' which have been published in renowned newspapers of the valley like Greater Kashmir, The North Lines and Observer Mail.  During her interview she highlighted that it took her two years to finish the book and this book is of nonfiction genre.   This non fiction novel brings out lessons which life has taught her. The school routine is used as a metaphor wh...

 *Kupwara Police Arrested  Notorious Drug Smuggler*  *04 Kgs of Heroin Recovered.* *Kupwara:* 10 September , 2021..        In its continuous efforts and war against menace of Drugs Kupwara Police today arrested  one notorious Drug Smuggler in the jurisdiction of Police Station Karnah.        Today a police party of Police Post Taad headed by *ASI Muneer Ahmad* conducted Patroling at *Sudhpora Forward *. During checking the Police party  intercepted one suspicious person namely *Tanzeer Ahmad Najar S/O Mohd sayeed Najar R/O Sudhpora* During search of the said person *04* Kgs of *Heroin*  has been recovered from his possession and he has been arrested and taken into Police custody.         A case FIR NO. *94/21 U/S 8/21, NDPS* act has been registered in *Police Station Karnah* against the accused person and investigation has been taken up.        People in general and particularly...

 *BREAKING* Former MLC of J&K National Conference and prominent Transporter T S Wazir found dead at his residence at Delhi this morning..police has registered case and started investigation/ NC leader omar abdullah has condoled his death.

 *School building gutted in Kupwara fire incident* Handwara, Sep 8,  A government school building was gutted in a fire incident in Gund Kamal village of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Wednesday evening.      Police sources said that Government Middle School building located at Gund kamal , Kralgund caught fire on Wednesday evening. They said that fire caused damage to the building.     Both local residents and fire fighter reached the spot and doused the fire.     A police official said that prima facie it seems short circuit was the cause of the fire.

 JKSEWWA chairperson/Vice president JKECC and President JKICDS Supervisors Union Ms. Abida War whole heartedly welcome  Sh.Hidaitullah Mir as DSWO kupwara which was the dire need of the hour that young and energetic officer lead the social welfare department at District level.      Social welfare is  the department  which cater citizens from birth to.death socially and financially. Abida war expressed satisfaction over the posting of young officer so that the vulnerable groups of the society will be taken care on.priority.

 Office off the Teachers forum zone Handwara .              Condolances to chairman JKTF president Ejack mr Mohammad Rafeeq Rather sb on the demise of his father in law . JKTF  zone Handwara pays heartfelt condolances to  great trade union leader of JKTF president Employees joint action committee on the death of his father in law at Baramulla early today. Zonal president mr mehraj ud din Zargar on behalf all the teachers of zone Handwar offers heart felt condolances to Mohammad Rafeeq Rather sb on his irreparable loss and stands in solidarity with the bereaved family. May Almighty Allah bestow patiance to the bereaved family and peace to the departed soul.may the Almighty Allah give the deceased highest place in jannah .               With best regards                   media advisor JKTF  zone Handwara

 *Veteran separatist leader, former Hurriyat Conference Chairman Syed Ali Geelani no more* Srinagar, Sep 01 (KNO): A top separatist leader and former Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman, Syed Ali Geelani breathed his last at his Srinagar residence on Wednesday evening, sources said. Sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Geelani, 92, developed serious complications on Wednesday afternoon and breathed his last in this evening. “He had chest congestion and breathing problems. He passed away at 10:30 PM,” they said. Geelani was ailing for a long time and was under house detention since 2008 at his Hyderpora residence. Last year, he announced his resignation as Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman. Syed Ali Shah Geelani, who was born on 29 September 1929, was a Kashmiri separatist leader in Jammu and Kashmir. He was previously a member of Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir but later on founded Tehreek-e-Hurriyat. He has served as the Chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (AP...

 ACB registers case against Mukhtar Ahmad Sofi, ARTO Kupwara, Khursheed Kanna, Abdul Hamid Bhat, Motor Vehicle Inspectors including Bilal Ahmad Sheikh (Agent working in office of ARTO Kupwara) : Searches conducted: Cash worth Rs.15 lakh seized  A  Surprise Check was conducted by Anti Corruption Bureau into the allegation that ARTO Kupwara has  planted one person  namely Bilal Ahmad Sheikh R/o Vilgam Kupwara to run all the affairs of his office like Travel Test, Replacement of Driving Licence, Fitness, Learning Licence, Audit Approval, Registration and Print Card for collecting  money by illegal means.  2. The Joint Surprise Check was conducted at the site of driving test (Nagri Kupwara) in association with Executive Magistrate 1st Class Handwara. During Surprise Check accused Bilal Ahmad Sheikh S/o Wali Mohammad Sheikh R/o Vilgam was found actively involved in conducting the driving tests with the officials of Assistant Regional Transport Office, Kupwa...