Briefing December 17-23, 2023

   

JAMMU

The Sikh group in Jammu and Kashmir can lastly rejoice because the long-awaited registration of marriages below the Anand Marriage Act has been granted. The Act is now accompanied by the Jammu and Kashmir Anand Marriage Registration Guidelines, 2023, outlining the registration norms. Tehsildars inside their respective territorial jurisdictions will function registrars for Anand marriages. Beforehand they might solemnise their marriages below the Hindu Marriage Act, Sikh {couples} can now apply for registration inside three months, albeit with a late payment for delays. The journey to this achievement concerned persistent efforts by the Sikh group, which, after the Parliament’s passage of the Anand Marriage (Modification) Invoice in 2012, confronted delays in its implementation in Jammu and Kashmir. The group’s demand has now been met, bringing authorized recognition to Sikh conventional marriages within the area. In 2012, Parliament handed the Anand Marriage (Modification) Invoice, bringing Sikh conventional marriages below the purview of authorized recognition. The Act was not introduced in Jammu and Kashmir at the moment.

Residence Minister Amit Shah mentioned that in 2010, there have been 2,654 stone pelting incidents in Jammu and Kashmir which fell to zero in 2023. In 2010 there have been 132 organised strikes, whereas in 2023 there was not even a single strike. In 2010, 112 civilians died in stone pelting, whereas in 2023, not even one individual died. In 2010, 6,235 safety personnel had been injured in stone pelting, not even a single one was injured in 2023.

SRINAGAR

Lt Governor Manoj Sinha led a gathering to evaluate the progress of the PM SHRI Faculties (PM Faculties for Rising India) initiative in Jammu and Kashmir. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Lecturers’ Day 2022, the scheme goals to reinforce and develop roughly 14500 faculties nationwide. In Part-I, 233 Jammu and Kashmir faculties acquired approval, with a further 265 advisable in Part-II. The main focus is on bettering studying outcomes, and fostering vital considering, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Sinha emphasised a complete five-year plan to cut back faculty journey distances and advocated for the inclusion of “inspirational figures” like Basic Zorawar Singh in curricula. Moreover, he directed the incorporation of vocational coaching, ability improvement packages, and Indian philosophy in Jammu and Kashmir universities.

There are 42 Gazetted and 229 Non-Gazetted posts vacant within the Geology and Mining Division of the Jammu and Kashmir authorities.

SAMBA

Samba police have filed a First Info Report (FIR) towards 5 people, together with BDC Chairman Darshan Lal Chaudhary and his son Shubham Chaudhary, following an assault case in Khaur Salaria village, Ramgarh. The incident occurred throughout the decision of a land dispute when a verbal dispute escalated right into a bodily altercation between the 2 events. Shoba Devi sustained extreme accidents and is at present receiving medical remedy. The FIR additionally consists of prices towards the opposing get together’s husband-wife duo.

In 1990, 46,631 Kashmiri migrant households comprising 157967 people migrated out of Kashmir because of safety causes.

LADAKH

The MHA has directed the Leh Apex Physique (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) to formulate a complete doc outlining their calls for, together with potential choices. The submission is slated for the upcoming assembly in New Delhi following the winter session of Parliament. The MHA, represented by Junior Residence Nityanand Rai and different officers, plans to go to Ladakh after the assembly. Whereas the December 4, assembly agenda excluded discussions on Ladakh’s statehood, some leaders are contemplating a shift in the direction of demanding a legislature inside the Union Territory as a substitute. Regardless of the MHA suggesting alternate options to the Sixth Schedule, LAB and KDA stay dedicated to the Sixth Schedule for safeguarding Ladakh’s land, tradition, and id. The MHA’s go to might yield bulletins on safeguards, although statehood stays inconceivable. Different calls for, reminiscent of two Parliamentary seats, job alternatives, and addressing Public Companies Fee (PSC) calls for, are into consideration. Main bulletins for Ladakh are anticipated earlier than the Mannequin Code of Conduct for the Lok Sabha elections in March.

UDHAMPUR

The Financial Offences Wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Crime Department, Jammu, filed a 224-page cost sheet towards Munish Verma and his spouse Babita, residents of Uttar Pradesh, accusing them of a felony conspiracy and dishonest M/S Mahajan Company of Rs 3.25 lakh. The cost sheet, below Sections 420 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, alleges that in 2020, the accused, working as M/s Sai Agro Meals Business, deceived Mahajan Company by falsely promising a considerable product order. The investigation revealed deliberate fraud, prompting court-ordered bail cancellation. Regardless of anticipatory bail, the accused evaded cooperation, resulting in raids for his or her arrest.

SRINAGAR

The Jammu and Kashmir Excessive Courtroom has overturned the preventive detention order of Kashmir journalist Asif Sultan, who had been in jail for 5 years below the Illegal Actions (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Arrested in 2018 for a report on now-banned Hizbul Mujahideen, Sultan was not supplied with important paperwork throughout detention, resulting in the quashing of the order. This choice follows the current aid granted to 2 different journalists in Kashmir, Fahad Shah and Sajad Gul, by the excessive courtroom. Sultan, previously an assistant editor with Kashmir Narrator, confronted successive arrests, together with below the Public Security Act, after acquiring bail in 2022 from the Nationwide Investigation Company (NIA) courtroom.

SRINAGAR

The Jammu and Kashmir Excessive Courtroom clarified that the Safety of Ladies from Home Violence Act (DV Act) goals at offering rapid aid with out guaranteeing windfall beneficial properties. The courtroom overturned a trial order that directed a person and his brother to collectively pay Rs 5 lakh as interim upkeep to an aggrieved girl who alleged home violence. The Excessive Courtroom emphasised that an aggrieved girl just isn’t mechanically entitled to compensation with out presenting proof supporting her declare. Whereas supporting interim upkeep, the courtroom directed the trial courtroom to find out the husband’s wage earlier than deciding the suitable quantity. The respondent-husband was additionally directed to make sure the petitioner’s safe lodging.

GUPKAR

JKNC chief Omar Abdullah has introduced a quick hiatus from public life to “refresh and recharge” following consecutive authorized setbacks. The Supreme Courtroom’s current validation of Article 370 abrogation and the Delhi Excessive Courtroom’s dismissal of Abdullah’s divorce plea from Payal Abdullah prompted his choice. Expressing disappointment, Abdullah quoted Rocky Balboa, emphasising resilience within the face of challenges. Regardless of the setbacks, he affirmed his willpower not to surrender and guaranteed a return early subsequent yr to confront forthcoming challenges, together with elections in Jammu and Kashmir. The Delhi Excessive Courtroom upheld the household courtroom’s 2016 choice, dismissing Abdullah’s divorce plea on grounds of inadequate proof of cruelty. Abdullah, planning to go “off-grid” for a couple of weeks, goals to return to preventing match for the political panorama. The authorized setbacks included the courtroom directing him to pay month-to-month interim upkeep to his spouse and kids. In August 2023, the Excessive Courtroom had directed, Omar to pay Rs 1.5 lakh month-to-month interim upkeep to his estranged spouse and Rs 60,000 monthly every for the training of their two sons. Omar had pleaded earlier than the courtroom that his marriage had damaged down irretrievably he had not loved a marital relationship since 2007 and that the couple, married on September 1, 1994, had been residing individually since 2009. Abdullah’s announcement hints at strategic rejuvenation earlier than resuming his political obligations.

NYOMA

Within the Chumathang space of Nyoma (Ladakh), an alarming geological prevalence has sparked concern because the water degree within the sizzling spring has surged by 2-3 meters, a stark departure from the same old one-foot degree. Secretary of Catastrophe Administration, Amit Sharma, held an emergency assembly with officers from varied nationwide businesses, together with the Nationwide Catastrophe Administration Company (NDMA), the Geological Survey of India, and the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology. The NDMA workforce raised questions on tectonic plate motion, contemplating the area’s seismic exercise. An professional workforce shall be dispatched to check the anomaly, and a white paper, together with dos and don’ts advisories, shall be shared with stakeholders, addressing potential threats to human security and infrastructure.

MUMBAI

Bollywood celebrities Shahrukh Khan and John Abraham remained engaged with the picturesque panorama of Kashmir, contributing to the romanticisation of the area within the movie business. Shahrukh Khan visited the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Shrine within the Trikuta Hills for the third time in a yr, combining religious reverence with movie promotion. John Abraham, after finishing a shoot for his upcoming film Vedaa in Kashmir, passionately endorsed the area’s magnificence and urged folks to go to. At Ashmuqam, wearing conventional Kashmiri apparel, Abraham emphasised the nice and cozy welcome acquired and inspired vacationers to discover the breathtaking landscapes whereas sustaining environmental cleanliness. The Bollywood presence in Kashmir continues to amplify the area’s attract in fashionable tradition. “Please come to Kashmir, it’s implausible,” Abraham mentioned in a quick video. “We’re capturing in Ashmuqam. It’s a completely implausible place. We’ve got obtained 240 extras. You possibly can see it’s completely excellent, the place I’m, within the outskirts of Anantnag. It’s such a gorgeous place, Kashmir.”

KULGAM

In Kulgam, Tariq Ahmad Ganai has pioneered a transformative enterprise by changing plastic waste right into a thriving enterprise. His recycling unit, protecting your entire district, employs superior equipment to compress plastic waste into vibrant chips, contributing to the nationwide combat towards plastic air pollution. Tariq’s community-driven initiative encourages locals to actively take part, exchanging non-biodegradable supplies for honest compensation and fostering a shared sense of environmental duty. Regardless of dealing with adversity and halting his training within the fourth grade, Tariq absorbed invaluable insights into plastic recycling whereas working in Delhi, later returning dwelling to determine his profitable enterprise. Recognised by the MSME authorities of India and financially supported by Jammu and Kashmir Financial institution, Tariq’s story exemplifies the potential of grassroots initiatives to handle environmental challenges and promote financial progress in distant areas, highlighting the necessity for elevated governmental help.

MUMBAI

Jammu and Kashmir Financial institution shares witnessed an 11.87 per cent surge, reaching Rs 139.95 on BSE, following the initiation of an Rs 740 crore Certified Institutional Placement (QIP). The Capital Issuance Committee is slated to convene on December 14, 2023, to judge and endorse the difficulty worth, probably together with a reduction. The QIP, underway since December 11, revealed a flooring worth of Rs 112.66 per share, with the financial institution reserving the proper to supply a reduction of as much as 5 per cent. The financial institution’s strategic transfer goals to fortify its monetary standing and drive progress initiatives, with the ground worth reflecting a ten.02 per cent low cost from the earlier closing worth of Rs 125.20 on the Nationwide Inventory Trade.