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Body of 2nd missing paratrooper found in Gadool forests

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Body of 2nd missing paratrooper found in Gadool forests

Srinagar, Oct 10: Joint teams of the Army and Police recovered the body of a second missing Army commando on Friday from the dense and rugged Gadool forests in Kokernag area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

The body was recovered during an intensified search operation.

The commando, part of the elite 7 Para (Special Forces) unit, had gone missing during a high-altitude anti-terror operation launched on October 6, which was disrupted by extreme weather conditions, including a suspected avalanche or snowstorm.

The body was located in the densely forested and mountainous terrain of the Gadool area, where joint teams of the Indian Army, J&K Police, and other security forces have been conducting a massive combing operation for the past four days.

This recovery follows the retrieval of another 7 Para commando’s body on Thursday, October 9, from the same forested zone.

Both soldiers had been missing since the operation began on October 6, which extended into October 7, amid deteriorating weather conditions in the upper reaches of the Pir Panjal mountain range.

They have been identified as Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh.

The operation, launched based on credible intelligence about the presence of foreign terrorists in the area, was aimed at neutralising a potential threat ahead of the winter season, when infiltration routes along the Line of Control (LoC) typically become impassable due to heavy snowfall.

The anti-terror operation was part of a broader strategy by the Indian Army to intensify counter-terrorism efforts in south Kashmir, a region that has seen persistent terror activity in recent years.

The deployment of elite paratroopers from the 7 Para (Special Forces) unit underscores the high-stakes nature of the mission, which targeted foreign terrorists believed to be in the rugged, high-altitude terrain of Kokernag.

The Gadool forests, characterised by thick vegetation and steep slopes, are a known hideout for militants, making operations in the area particularly challenging.

On October 6, the operation was in full swing when extreme weather struck, with officials suspecting a sudden snowstorm or avalanche may have caught the commandos off guard.

The harsh conditions disrupted communication lines and delayed reinforcements, stranding the soldiers in the treacherous terrain.

Army sources confirmed that the combination of thick snow cover, unstable ground, and ongoing bad weather has significantly hampered search and rescue efforts.

Despite these challenges, joint teams have been combing the area relentlessly, using advanced equipment and specialised personnel to locate the missing soldiers.

“#IndianArmy Operation Update;Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of Bravehearts Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh, while conducting relentless counter terror operations in the Kishtwar Range of Kokernag, battling extreme weather conditions. Their courage and dedication will forever inspire us. Chinar Warriors salute the valour and sacrifice of the Bravehearts. We stand in solidarity with the bereaved families and are committed to their well-being. #IndianArmy@adgpi@NorthernComd_IA,” Chinar Corps Indian Army said in a post on microblogging site ‘X’.

“Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC and all ranks of #NorthernCommand pay homage to the #Bravehearts Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh, who made the supreme sacrifice while performing operational duties in  harsh terrain & weather conditions. #NorthernCommand stands firm with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. @adgpi @ChinarcorpsIA.”

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Rajnath Singh seeks deeper defence-industry collaboration

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Rajnath Singh seeks deeper defence-industry collaboration

New Delhi, Oct 10: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday addressed the inaugural India-Australia Defence Industry Business Roundtable in Sydney, highlighting the growing strategic and industrial synergy between the two nations.

He described the forum as “a declaration of intent to make India and Australia natural allies in business, industry, and innovation.”

Recalling recent high-level engagements, including the India-Australia Summit (2024) and the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, Singh emphasised that strong bilateral ties rest on government cooperation, people-to-people links, and shared business interests, with the defence industrial partnership holding significant untapped potential.

“Both India and Australia are part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Our shared history is built on democracy, diversity, liberty, and similar governance structures,” he noted.

The defence minister said that strong India-Australia ties rest on three pillars: robust government-to-government cooperation, people-to-people connections, and convergence of business interests.

While the first two are thriving, he said, “our defence industrial partnership based on joint R&D, innovation, co-creation and co-production still has untapped potential.”

Rajnath Singh highlighted India’s economic and defence transformation, noting record defence production of 1.51 lakh crore and exports to nearly 100 countries.

He pointed out complementarities between Indian and Australian capabilities in shipbuilding, quantum technologies, AI, maritime systems, and defence manufacturing, urging joint R&D, co-development, and co-production initiatives.

The defence minister welcomed Australia’s proposal for a reciprocal MoU on defence articles and services and stressed opportunities in naval vessel co-production, green shipbuilding, and autonomous systems.

He called on Australian industry to invest and collaborate, saying the partnership is at a “defining moment” for shaping a secure and self-reliant Indo-Pacific.

The defence minister underlined vast opportunities in the co-production of naval vessels and sub-systems, ship repair and maintenance, and joint R&D in autonomous systems and green shipbuilding technologies.

“By diversifying supply chains, building joint capacities, and investing in innovation, India and Australia can contribute to a resilient, secure, and self-reliant Indo-Pacific,” he said.

“I invite the Australian business community to invest, collaborate, and innovate with India,” Rajnath Singh urged. “Together, we can develop cutting-edge technologies, build advanced platforms, and ensure that our industries are not just suppliers, but strategic enablers of peace and security in the region.”

Concluding his remarks, the defence minister said the India-Australia defence partnership is at a “defining moment.”

“The convergence of our strategic interests, the energy of our industries, and the vision of our leadership give us a unique opportunity to shape the future together,” he said.

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Muttaqi after talks with Jaishankar

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Muttaqi after talks with Jaishankar

New Delhi, Oct 10: Kabul will soon send its diplomats to India as part of “step-by-step” efforts to improve bilateral relations, Afghan Foreign Minister Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said on Friday even as he asserted the Taliban will not allow anyone to use Afghan soil against other countries.

Muttaqi, who landed in New Delhi on Thursday on a six-day trip, is the first senior Taliban minister to visit India after the group seized power four years back. India has not yet recognised the Taliban set up.

In an interaction with a small group of journalists, after holding wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the Afghan foreign minister invited Indian businesses to invest in his country’s mining, minerals and energy sectors.

Muttaqi also pitched for India and Afghanistan joining hands to remove obstacles for development of the Chabahar port in Iran in view of the Trump administration bringing it under sanctions.

The Afghan foreign minister’s visit to India assumed greater significance as it came at a time when both India and Afghanistan are having frosty relations with Pakistan over a range of issues including cross-border terrorism.

Muttaqi said Kabul will soon send its diplomats to New Delhi.

“The foreign minister (S Jaishankar) said you can send diplomats to New Delhi now. When we go back, we will select people and send them,” he said.

In his meeting with Muttaqi, Jaishankar announced the upgrading of India’s technical mission in Kabul to the status of an embassy.

Asked if the Taliban regime will appoint an ambassador, Muttaqi said: “we will now send diplomats and gradually the contacts will increase.” Till now, the Afghan missions in India have officials who were largely appointed by the previous Ashraf Ghani government.

To a question on whether the Indian government will hand over the Afghan embassy premises in New Delhi to the Taliban regime, the foreign minister shot back: “It is with Afghanistan; it belongs to us.”

Muttaqi said the ties between India and Afghanistan are witnessing steady progress in the last four years.

“This is my first visit to India and it was decided that India will upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a diplomatic mission and our diplomats will come to New Delhi. Gradually, the goal is to take things to normal,” he said.

The Afghan foreign minister said his country will not allow its territory to be used to “threaten or harm others” and asserted that there is no presence of any terror group including Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Afghanistan.

“Not even one inch of soil is controlled by anyone other than the Islamic Emirate. These groups and tanzeems are not present in Afghanistan, they have left Afghanistan in these four years. We finished those against whom we conducted operations,” he said.

“The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has proven over the course of the last four years that its territory will not be allowed to be used against others,” Muttaqi said.

There have been concerns in New Delhi over the possibility of use of Afghan territory by terrorist groups to launch attacks.

Against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump asking the Taliban to hand over the strategic Bagram airbase to US forces, Muttaqi said Kabul will not accept any foreign military presence in the country.

“Afghanistan has a long history of safeguarding its independence and sovereignty and combating occupations. Afghanistan will not allow military interventions or military presence of anyone,” he said.

Muttaqi also criticised Pakistan’s approach towards Afghanistan while responding to a question on reports of explosions in Kabul on Thursday night.

The foreign minister said Pakistan had a hand in an attack in the border areas and that it was yet to be ascertained how the explosion took place in Kabul.

“Afghanistan is an independent country in this region and when peace has come there, why are others troubled? Afghan people too have rights. The peace, benefits and progress of the last four years should be strengthened,” he said.

“Just as we want good relations with India, we want good ties with Pakistan. But these relations can only be built from both sides, it can’t be done by one side,” he said.

The visiting minister said India and Afghanistan should work together to address hurdles in development of the Chabahar port.

“Both Afghanistan and India should try to remove all problems and obstacles in this route, because there are some restrictions on this path from America,” he said.

“Afghanistan and India should jointly talk with America and also talk among ourselves and derive the maximum benefits from this route, this is the need for both countries and we understand this need because trade between Afghanistan and India last year was more than USD 1 billion,” he said.

“If routes are closed, trade will not decrease, not increase, and we should open all routes, including the Wagah land border,” he said.

Muttaqi also pitched for trade between India and Afghanistan through the Wagah border transit point.

“The Wagah route is the shortest for Afghanistan and trade was conducted through this route in the past. Pakistan and India should not close this route because economic, human and trade issues should not be mixed with political issues,” he said.

“This is the right and the need of the people, this is a route for trade and should not be closed because Wagah is close (to Afghanistan) and it is cheaper to transport goods between Afghanistan and India through this route,” he said.

“It is our request to both countries that this route should be opened for starting and increasing trade,” he added.

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HC seeks police officers’ statements in case of Gujjar youth’s death after ‘torture’ in J&K’s Kathua

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HC restores permission to Ludhiana trust to run Langar at Panchtarni

Jammu, Oct 10: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has sought personal appearance of two police officers — part of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) — to record their statements in a case related to the death by suicide of a Gujjar youth after alleged custodial torture in Kathua district earlier this year.

A single-judge bench of Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal passed the directions while hearing the case on Wednesday, asking the SIT head, who is the Superintendent of Police (Operations), and Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Billawar, to appear in court on the next date of hearing on October 27.

Makhan Din (25), a Gujjar youth from the Billawar area, ended his life by consuming insecticide on February 4 after alleged police torture and recorded the act on a video, claiming innocence and denying any connection with terrorists, prompting separate probes by police and the local administration.

“Record reveals that when the matter was listed before this court on April 25, Neeraj Padyar, SDPO, Billawar, who was part of the SIT headed by SP (Operations) investigating the case, submitted that the SHO of Billawar police station already stood transferred and the other two officials, against whom the complainants have levelled allegations, were not posted in the same police station.

“In addition, the SDPO, Billawar, stated at the Bar that no such persons, namely Jugal and Harish, were posted at the Billawar police station.

However, Appu Singh Slathia, the counsel appearing for the petitioners, submits that she has placed on record electronic evidence by virtue of a pen drive, which indicates that Jugal and Harish were also present on February 5 when the deceased was taken to his residence and thereafter, he committed suicide in a mosque at Bhatodi village, Billawar,” the judge said.

He said the petitioners further submitted that even at the time when the body of the deceased was taken to the hospital, four police officers were present, including Jugal and Harish.

“Since, there is an ambiguity with regard to the statement so made by the concerned SDPO, Billawar, on April 25, this court deems it proper to direct him to remain present before this court on the next date of hearing, with a view to record his detailed statement before the registrar judicial of this court to proceed further in the matter,” Justice Nargal said.

For proper appreciation of the matter, the judge said, it is necessary to verify whether the police officers, namely Jugal and Harish, were ever posted at the Billawar police station, or whether they were present at the time when the body was taken to the hospital, or when the deceased was taken to his residence.

In addition, the court also sought the personal presence of the head of the SIT, with a view to apprise the court with regard to the investigation so carried as on date in light of the fact that the SIT was constituted on March 10.

Government advocate Suneel Malhotra has been directed to produce the case detail file (of the SIT) on the next date of hearing, besides apprising the court about the investigation being conducted in the case.

Taking serious note of the failure of the respondents – chief secretary and home secretary – to submit their response to the notices issued to them on April 16, the court granted them one more opportunity to file their response through their counsel.

“The court deems it proper to grant one more opportunity to the (government) counsel for respondents 1 and 2 to file their response within a period of one week positively, failing which the matter will be heard on its own merits on the next date of hearing,” the judge said.

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Chief Secretary pushes for seamless fruit transportation from valley

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Chief Secretary pushes for seamless fruit transportation from valley

Srinagar, Oct 10: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the transportation and smooth movement of fruit consignments from the Valley to markets outside.

The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir; Secretary, Transport Department; IG Traffic; Transport Commissioner; Secretary in Agriculture Production Department; MD, HPMC; Regional Officer, NHAI; and other concerned officers.

During the meeting, the Chief Secretary took stock of the current status of the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and its restoration to full operational capacity. He specifically enquired about the movement of fruit-laden trucks from the Valley and the unhindered passage of other essential commodities coming from outside towards Srinagar.

He further directed that no fruit truck should remain stranded on the highway and instructed the concerned departments to ensure safe and priority passage of these vehicles. He also reviewed the situation regarding vehicles stranded on both sides of the NH-44 and directed for their timely clearance.

While reviewing long-distance transportation options, the Chief Secretary advised the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, to explore the introduction of rail freight services for transporting horticultural produce to major markets such as Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru. He emphasized the need to engage with fruit growers in this regard and to coordinate with the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Jammu, to examine the feasibility of such a service.

The Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, apprised the Chief Secretary of the availability and adequacy of transport services for fruit growers, informing that sufficient trucks are presently available at reasonable rates and that growers are not facing any major logistical difficulties.

Secretary, Transport Department, Avny Lavasa, further informed the meeting that in case of any shortage of transport vehicles, the fleet of J&K SRTC trucks would be deployed to facilitate smooth evacuation of fruit from the Valley to outside markets, ensuring full assistance to the fruit growers.

The Chief Secretary reiterated that the administration is fully committed to ensuring seamless transportation of horticultural produce, which forms a key pillar of the Valley’s economy, and directed all concerned officers to maintain coordination and take proactive measures to ensure smooth transportation of this crop throughout the ongoing fruit season.

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KPDCL announces power shutdown in Kashmir parts

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KPDCL announces power shutdown in Kashmir parts

Srinagar, Oct 10: In order to carry out branch cutting of trees and other maintenance works, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Friday announced power shutdown in Kashmir parts.

According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry branch cutting of trees coming under 33 KV lines, shutdown of 33 KV Arampora line shall be observed due to which Arampora, Shair Colony, Panzipora and Bugoo receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to Panzipora, Tarzoo, Hygam, Shair Colony, Arampora, Mahrajpora, Bugoo, Police Station, ADC and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.30 AM to 03.30 PM on 11 October, 2025.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV Bandipora line shall be observed due to which Watlab, Duroo and Tujjar Sharief receiving shall remain off while power supply to Watlab, Hathlangoo, Warpora, Dooru, Shiva, Tujjar Sharief, Shrian and adjoining areas will be affected from 09:30 AM to 03.30 PM on 20 & 25 October, 2025.

Moreover, shutdown of 33 KV Nowpora line shall observed due to which Nowpora, Achabal, Bomai and Seelu receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to Nowpora, Mazbugh, Reban, Achabal, Doabgah, Ferozpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 09:30 AM to 03.30 PM on 13 & 18 October, 2025.

Likewise, shutdown of 33 KV Sopore line shall be observed due to which Sopore-1st and Sopore-2nd receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to Essential, Court Road, Khanday, Samad, Model Town, Kapra, Noorbagh, Essential, Hospital and adjoining areas will be affected from 09:30 AM to 03.30 PM on 22 & 28 October, 2025.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV Pattan line shall be observed due to which Palhalan and Hamray receving stations shall remain off and power supply to Palhalan, Wanigam, Hamray, Lolipora and adjoining areas will be affected from 09:30 AM to 03.30 PM on 21 & 25 October, 2025.

Likewise, shutdown to 33 KV Wagoora line shall be observed due to which Sangrama, Wagoora, Kreeri and Ichloo receiving stations will remain off and power supply to Nowpora, Sangrama, Boosu, Wagoora, Watergam, Kreeri, Ichloo, Saloosa and adjoining areas will be affected from 09:30 AM to 03.30 PM on 15, 18 & 22 October, 2025.

Furthermore, shutdown of 33 KV HMT line shall be observed due to which Singhpora, Nehalpora, Mirgund and Shadipora receiving stations will remain off and power supply to Singhpora, Duslipora, Kalsari, Rambilgarh, Mirgund, Shadipora and adjoining areas will be affected from 09:30 AM to 03.30 PM on 16, 20 & 23 October, 2025.

Meanwhile, as per a separate shutdown schedule issued by the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, to carry out various routine annual maintenance activities at various 132 KV Tr. Lines and 132/33 KV Grid Substations, shutdown of 132 KV Zainakote-Wanganpora Transmission Line (Circuit-I) shall be observed from 09:30 AM to 03.30 PM on 13 &14 October, 2025 &  09:30 AM to 12:00 Noon on 15 October,2025 and shutdown of 132 KV Zainakote-Wanganpora Transmission Line (Circuit-II) shall be observed on 15 October from 12:00 Noon to 03:30 PM  & 16  October, 2025 from 09:30 AM to 03.30 PM & 17 October, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 noon due to which power supply to Kawdara, Khanyar, Safakadal, SH Pora, Soura, Takanwari and adjoining areas will be affected on these days.

Similarly,  shutdown of 200 MVA, 132/33 KV Grid Substation Wanganpora and 100 MVA, 132/33 KV GIS Khanyar shall be observed due to which power supply to Kawdara, Khanyar, Safakadal, SH Pora, Soura, Takanwari, BAM Khan, Kathi Darwaza and adjoining areas will be affected from 09:00 AM to 04.00 PM on 23 October, 2025.

Likewise, shutdown of 70 MVA, 132/33 KV Grid Substation Kangan shall be observed due to which power supply to Kangan, Surfraw, Wussan, Gangangeer along with Z-morh Tunnel will be affected from 09:00 AM to 04.00 PM on 27 October, 2025.

Likewise, shutdown of 33 KV Pattan line shall be observed due to which Pattan, Palhalan and Hamray receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to Pattan, Zangum, Nehalpora, Palhalan, Hanjiwera, Hamray, Loolipora, Wanigam and adjoining areas will be affected form 09.30 AM to 03.30 PM on 19 October, 2025.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV Watergam line shall be observed due which Watergam, Hadipora, and Hachipora receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to Watergam, Hachipora, Palpora, Behrampora, Dangiwacha and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.30 AM to 03.30 PM on 18 October, 2025

Likewise, shutdown of         33 KV SIDCO line will be observed due to which Rohama, Chakloo, MID, Irrigation and Seer receiving stations will remain off while power supply to Rohama, Panzla, Shutloo, Tragpora, Chakloo, Nadihal, Aqua, PHE, Ladoora, Irrigation, Seer and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.30 AM to 03.30 PM on 20 October, 2025.

Furthermore, shutdown of 33 KV Uri line will be observed due to which Salamabad, Bandi, Mohura, and Noorkhah receiving stations will remain off and power supply to Salambad, NHPC, MES, TFC, Garkote, Balkote, Bandi, Uri, Mohura, Rampur, Bani, Bijhama, Dhani and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.30 AM to 03.30 PM on 18 October, 2025

Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV Boniyar line will observed due to which power supply to Boniyar and Nowshera receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to  Boniyar, Trikanjan, Limber, Nowshera, JNV and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.30 AM to 03.30 PM on 13 October, 2025.

Likewise, shutdown of 33 KV Malpora line will be observed due to which power supply to Chandoosa, Malpora, Gantamulla, and Sultanpora shall remain off while Chandoosa, Hospital, Dangerpora, Sultanpora, Gantamulla, Malpora, Hevan, Namblan and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.30 AM to 03.30 PM on 15 October, 2025.

As  per a separate shutdown schedule issued by the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, to carry out Installation of Higher Ratio CTs within the switchyard of 132/33 KV Grid Station Magam, shutdown of  132/33 KV Grid Substation Magam shall be observed due to which 33 KV Beerwah feeder  will be remain off from 09.00 AM to 03.30 PM on 11 October, 2025  and 33 KV Kongamdara feeder will remain off from 09.00 AM to 03.30 PM on 13 October, 2025 due to which power supply to Beerwah, Arizal, Zanigam, Raiyar, Hardpanzoo, Sonpah, Najan, Khag, Gandipora Mazhama, Old Sanoor, Aripanthan, Magam, Weriahama, Budren, Agrikalan, Khior, Batpora, Kunzar, Goigmam, Ahmedpora, Kongamdara, Dhobiwan and adjoining areas will be affected on these days.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV Wangipora Batwina Tapline and 33 KV Army Hakbara line will be observed due to which Batwina, Wangipora, Nowgam, Hakbara, Hajin, Preng Madwan, and Army receiving stations will remain off while power supply Batwina, Nowgam, Wangipora, Zazana, Ahan, Waskura, Kharbagh, Sumbal, Nesbal, Hajin, Preng, Madwan, Banyari, Hakbara, Chandergeer and adjoining areas will be effected from 09.00 am to 03.30 PM on 13 & 18 October, 2025

Likewise, shutdown of         33 KV Lar-Tulmulla line will be observed due to which          Lar and Tulmulla receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to  Lar, Waliwar, Repore, Tulmulla, Dangerpora, Larsun and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.00 am to 03.30 PM on 11 & 16 October, 2025

Furthermore, shutdown of 33 KV Alasteng-Nagbal line and 33 KV Alasteng-Zakura line (Pertains to STD-I) will be observed due to which  Alasteng, Nagbal, Gadoora, Tulbagh, Saloora, Gulabagh, Ahmad Nagar and Umer Hair receiving stations will remain off while power supply to Shuhama, Bakura, Darend, Nagbal, Fatehpora, Gadoora, Tulbagh, Chundina, Sherpathri, Pandach, Pathan Colony, Gulabagh, Mir Mohalla, Umerhair, Nowbugh, Ahmadnagar 90ft road, Khalmullah and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.00 am to 03.30 PM on 11 October, 2025.

Likewise, shutdown of 33 KV Alasteng Power House line shall be observed due to which power supply to Power House, Manigam, Duderhama and Contingency Plant shall remain off while Beehama, Arampora, Arch, Nunner, Manigam, Duderhama, Malshahibagh, Wayil, Gutlibagh and adjoining areas areas will be affected from 09.00 am to 03.30 PM on 14 October, 2025.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV Kangan Surfraw line and 33 KV Kangan line shall be observed due to which Kangan, PDC Kangan, Surfraw, and Gagangeer receiving stations shall remain off while      Gund, Kullan, Gagangeer, Sonamarg, Fraw, Ganiwan, Mammer, Wangath, Kangan, Akhal, Baba Nagri and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.00 am to 03.30 PM on 11 October, 2025.

Likewise, shutdown of 33 KV Kangan-Wussan line shall be observed due to which Wussan receiving station will remain off while       Wussan, Preng, Manigam, Haripora and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.00 am to 03.30 PM on 15 October, 2025.

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Nation must stand united for countering cybersecurity threats: Union Home Secretary

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Union Home Secretary arrives in Srinagar to chair key review meeting

Kochi, Oct 10: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan here on Friday said the nation must stand united to tackle cybersecurity issues.

He was speaking after inaugurating COCON 2025, the annual cybersecurity conference organised by the Kerala Police here.

Mohan pointed out that cybercrime is on the rise globally, even as defensive measures are put in place.

He said that, along with offences such as digital arrest, cyber-dependent crimes are also increasing.

Investigation agencies must act vigilantly, but the public must also remain alert to cybercrime, he said.

The inaugural session was presided over by MP Hibi Eden, while State Police Chief and DGP Revada Chandrashekhar delivered the keynote address.

Mohan also released a booklet, “National Strategy Against Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse,” which was brought out by the Kerala police.

COCON is an annual conference that discusses topics such as information security, data protection, and privacy.

It is attended by people from various corporate firms, government organisations, including the various investigation agencies, academia, research organisations, and cybersecurity experts.

As part of the event, various technical, non-technical, legal, and community events are organised.

The conference will conclude on Saturday.

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Police conduct inspection of vendors to curb misuse of SIM cards in Baramulla

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Police conduct inspection of vendors to curb misuse of SIM cards in Baramulla

Srinagar, Oct 10: As part of its ongoing efforts to curb the misuse of SIM cards and to ensure strict compliance with telecom verification norms, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla carried out a thorough inspection of SIM vendor outlets falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Pattan and Police Posts Kongamdara, Mirgund and Wussan.

An official said that during the inspection, the teams checked the verification process being followed by the vendors, including maintenance of customer records and adherence to biometric authentication procedures. Vendors were sensitized about the importance of strict observance of KYC guidelines and were advised to remove any deficiencies on priority.

The vendors were also cautioned that any violation of norms or negligence in record maintenance will invite strict legal action, official said.

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Ceasefire takes effect in Gaza

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Lack of essentials in Gaza leads to increase in preventable diseases: UN

New Delhi, Oct 10: A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has now come into effect after Israeli troops began withdrawing from parts of Gaza early morning, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) quoted by BBC.

The IDF said its forces had repositioned “along the lines agreed under the Trump plan,” adding that troops would “continue to remove any immediate threat” even as the ceasefire holds.

The development follows the Israeli government’s approval of a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, which could mark a turning point in the two-year-old war. Under the agreement, Hamas has 72 hours to release all remaining Israeli hostages, while Israel will free hundreds of Palestinian detainees held in its prisons.

“We are at a momentous development,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared shortly after midnight BST, as confirmation came through that both sides had agreed to the plan.

BBC correspondents report that Israeli troops began pulling back overnight, taking up new positions within Gaza as part of the first phase of the deal. The IDF confirmed that the ceasefire had formally taken effect in the early hours.

The mood in Gaza, BBC reports, is a “mixture of hope and fear” as residents cautiously welcome what could be the end of one of the deadliest conflicts in recent years.

Once the agreement is fully implemented, aid convoys are expected to surge into Gaza, bringing urgently needed food, fuel, and medical supplies for more than two million displaced people.

The deal’s first phase — the withdrawal and the initial exchange of hostages and prisoners — is set to unfold over the next three days. However, analysts caution that major challenges remain, including future talks on Gaza’s political status, the possible return of the Palestinian Authority, and broader discussions over the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Meanwhile, US officials confirmed that 200 American troops have been deployed to Israel to assist in coordinating the ceasefire and aid logistics. Washington stressed that no US personnel would enter Gaza itself. BBC reports that international observers are watching closely to see whether the fragile truce will hold beyond the initial 72-hour window, paving the way for a longer-term peace arrangement.

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Rajya Sabha elections: NC announces three candidates

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NC’s party functionaries from Batamaloo-Shaltaing constituency hold meeting

Srinagar, Oct 10: The National Conference (NC) on Friday announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, Shammi Oberoi, and Sajad Kichloo have been nominated to contest the polls.

Addressing a press conference, NC General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar said the party has finalized three candidates and is currently in discussions with the Congress regarding the fourth seat.

“We have kept one seat open, and talks are ongoing with the Congress,” Sagar said.

NC leaders did not clarify whether they intend to leave one of the three safe seats for the Congress or offer them a competitive seat where the BJP holds an advantage.

While the alliance has 24 votes for the fourth seat, the BJP commands 28 votes—(KNO)

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