Houseboat owners in valley seek govt. assistance for license renewal, timber supply https://www.thedispatch.in/houseboat-owners-in-valley-seek-govt-assistance-for-license-renewal-timber-supply/

*Midnight knock at Governor's door, more troubles for Farooq | Replaying #TheRajBhawanSrory by Zafar Choudhary, Episode 18*


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IGP Further said that Srinagar Police, on the basis of technical and field analysis, zeroed in upon certain suspects and later on, based upon clinching evidence collected during investigation, identified and arrested the main accused namely Adil Manzoor Langoo S/o Manzoor Ahmad Langoo R/o Zaldager Srinagar.

https://www.thedispatch.in/accused-behind-killing-of-2-punjabi-residents-in-srinagar-arrested-police

SSP Traffic said this ITMS system will automatically capture and record instances of vehicles violating traffic rules. “It will mark identity offenders and promptly issue challans to the respective vehicle owners, ensuring swift and effective enforcement of traffic regulations,” he said.

https://www.thedispatch.in/traffic-police-srinagar-set-to-launch-integrated-traffic-management-system/

An official told that the ED arrested three persons namely Mohammad Akabar Bhat, Fatima Shah, and Sabzzar Ahmad Shaikh under the provisions of PMLA in connection with money laundering case.


https://www.thedispatch.in/ed-says-3-arrested-in-in-money-laundering-case-in-kashmir/

The case pertains to the illegal trafficking of foreign nationals into Indian Territory, particularly from Myanmar and Bangladesh. Investigations reveal that vulnerable foreign nationals are trafficked to India under the guise of employment opportunities.

https://www.thedispatch.in/sia-raids-18-locations-in-trans-national-human-trafficking-case-in-srinagar/

The Prime Minister will address a public rally at the M.A. Stadium in Jammu city where the BJP says over one lakh people will assemble. Special enthusiasm to attend the public rally is seen among the Pahari community that was recently given the ST status.

https://www.thedispatch.in/on-feb-20-pm-modi-to-inaugurate-lay-foundation-of-projects-worth-rs-3161-cr-in-jk/

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has expressed displeasure over the power outage in the court complex and requested the Chief Secretary to find a permanent solution.
https://www.thedispatch.in/power-outage-in-high-court-irk-judges-seek-chief-secretarys-intervention/

*The sudden disruption has raised concerns among the student community as it impacts the accessibility of education for female students in these regions. The affected students were left bewildered as the IUST buses, which they heavily rely on for transportation, came to an unexpected standstill*

https://www.thedispatch.in/students-stranded-as-iust-halts-transport-services/

AIIMS Jammu to launch OPD, diagnostic facilities in coming days. “We are currently conducting trial runs and are hopeful to initiate OPD services along with diagnostic facilities at the institute in the coming weeks,” Dr Gupta said.
https://www.thedispatch.in/aiims-jammu-to-launch-opd-diagnostic-facilities-in-coming-days/

Chief Electoral Officer Jammu and Kashmir Pandurang Kondbarao Pole on Saturday said that the Election Commission of India is likely to notify the schedule for Lok Sabha polls in the next 20 days. https://www.thedispatch.in/eci-to-notify-lok-sabha-poll-schedule-in-next-20-days-pole/

Avalanche warning issued in 5 districts of J&K. Avalanche with medium danger level is likely to occur above 2200 metres over Kishtwar, Kupwara, Bandipora and Baramulla districts in next 24 hours, reads an advisory.
https://www.thedispatch.in/avalanche-warning-issued-in-5-districts-of-jk/

*“The turning moment was when government made a Rs 1000 Crore capital infusion into the bank. At the same time, we worked hard to ensure top-notch assets management and assets quality, while recruitment process was made transparent,” Chhibber told The Dispatch.*



https://www.thedispatch.in/pm-sings-praises-for-j-director-chhibber-recounts-challenges-in-turnaround/

He said that the department is currently functioning without radiotherapy facilities, CT simulator, a state-of-the-art medical linear accelerator, a tele-cobalt unit, medical physics and radiation monitoring equipment, chemotherapy hood and accessories for day care chemotherapy ward.
https://www.thedispatch.in/gmc-anantnag-lacks-radiotherapy-ct-simulator-tele-cobalt-unit/

Committed to best possible healthcare: SMHS hospital after Srinagar youth dies https://www.thedispatch.in/committed-to-best-possible-healthcare-smhs-hospital-after-srinagar-youth-dies

According to the data, 290 bridges, with an investment exceeding Rs 880 crores, have been completed, while an additional 338 bridges, valued at over Rs 1,785 crores, are currently under construction. These developments are poised to not only improve connectivity but also stimulate economic growth and employment opportunities across the Union Territory.
https://www.thedispatch.in/1057-road-bridge-projects-worth-rs-4550-crores-sanctioned-in-ut-since-2019/

Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) R R Swain Thursday said that narco-trade is emerging as a major challenge and police and other security forces need to “dig the tunnel from both ends” to deal with it effectively.

https://www.thedispatch.in/narco-trade-in-jk-a-big-challenge-dgp-swain/

*In Jammu and Kashmir, every local party suspects the other of being a secret ally of BJP. Here is a complete history of alliances*

https://www.thedispatch.in/the-b-teams-bjps-secret-kashmir-allies-and-the-history-of-alliances/

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved the High Court for cancellation of bail of former Minister and now Congress candidate from Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha seat Choudhary Lal Singh.
https://www.thedispatch.in/ed-moves-hc-for-cancellation-of-lal-singhs-bail/