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 *Man posing as under secretary J&K Raj Bhawan arrested in Jammu*   Srinagar, Feb 17 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch on Tuesday arrested a man posing as under secretary with Raj Bhawan even as probe is underway. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the man was arrested by CICE Jammu unit of Crime Branch after taking cognizance in case FIR 03/2024. He has been identified as Firdous Ahmad Wagay, son of Ghulam Nabi Wagay of Waskora, Ganderbal. The official said that some incriminating material including fake ID cards, seals and other documents used in the commission of crime has also been seized from his possession. He added that investigation of the case is in progress—(KNO)

 *Two men from Kashmir end up as Mercenaries(professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign country) for Russia in War against Ukraine, Families cry for help* Srinagar, Feb 26: The families of two men belonging to Jammu and Kashmir have appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs for help after they ended up as mercenaries for Russia fighting against Ukraine on the frontline. In December 2023, Aazad Yousuf Kumar, a resident of Poshwan in the Awantipora district of Jammu and Kashmir informed his family about a 'helper' job he had landed in Dubai. A job seeker, 31-year-old Aazad set out for his journey leaving behind his wife and their four-month-old child. According to his family, Aazad and a few others were duped by a Dubai-based consultancy and sent to fight as mercenaries for Russia on the frontline with Ukraine. "He went to Mumbai first and then to Dubai. He later informed us that he would be travelling to another location and his phone wouldn't be available for

  *MeT forecasts ‘scattered to fairly widespread’ light rains, snow in J&K* *Night Temp Records Fall At Most Places In Kashmir, Minus 2.0 In Srinagar* Srinagar, Feb 26(GNS): Weather department here has forecast light rain and snow at “scattered to fairly widespread” places in Jammu and Kashmir from Monday night to forenoon of Tuesday.  A meteorological department official here said that on February 28-29, partly to generally cloudy weather is expected with possibility of light rain and snow at isolated places. From March 1-3, he said, there is possibility of light to moderate rain and snow at most places with heavy rain and snow at few middle and higher reaches during March 2 and 3. “Few places may experience thunder/lightning/hailstorm accompanied by gusty winds during the period.” Meanwhile night temperature recorded a fall at few places and slight rise at a few with Srinagar recording a minimum of minus 2.0°C against previous night’s 0.5°C. It was below normal by 2.0°C for the

 *Weatherman predicts another major snowfall in Kashmir from March 01* *Exact details of forecast to be shared soon: Dir MeT; JKDMA issues low danger level avalanche warning in 6 districts* Mubashir Aalam Wani Srinagar, Feb 23 (KNO): Barely 48 hours after the weather improved in Kashmir, the weatherman here has predicted another moderate wet-spell in Jammu and Kashmir from March 01. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Director Meteorological department, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that there is no forecast of any weather activity till February 26. However, he said that light to moderate rain and snow is expected at many places during February 27 and February 28. Dr Mukhtar also stated that on February 29th, there is a possibility of light rains and snow at isolated places. Nonetheless, the weatherman forecasted a moderate spell of rains and snow from March 01, saying that from March 01 to March 03, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain and snow at most places

Nuclear battery produces power for 50 years without needing to charge. A Chinese startup has unveiled a new battery that it claims can generate electricity for 50 years with the need for charging or maintenance. Beijing-based Betavolt said its nuclear battery is the first in the world to realise the miniaturisation of atomic energy, placing nickel-63 isotopes into a module smaller than a coin. The company said the next-generation battery had already entered the pilot testing stage and will eventually be mass produced for commercial applications like phones and drones. “Betavolt atomic energy batteries can meet the needs of long-lasting power supply in multiple scenarios, such as aerospace, AI equipment, medical equipment, microprocessors, advanced sensors, small drones and micro-robots,” the firm said in a press release. “This new energy innovation will help China gain a leading edge in the new round of the AI technological revolution. The battery works by converting the energy release

  Mahindra Bolero 2024 Latest Update Expected Launch Mahindra is expected to launch The Bolero 2024 by Nov 15, 2024. Expected Price Mahindra Bolero 2024 Expected prices to start from ₹ 10.00 Lakh. Colours Mahindra has not declared any specific colour options for Mahindra Bolero 2024. Seating Capacity Mahindra Bolero 2024 is a undefined seater car. Rivals The Mahindra Bolero 2024 will compete with no cars as of now in the market.

  SRINAGAR: An unidentified body was recovered from Jhelum in the Parimpora area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday afternoon. An official said that an unidentified decomposed dead body was recovered from Jhelum. He said that police took their body into their custody and identification is being ascertained. He added that further investigation in this regard has been taken up.(KS)

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday launched raids at over 30 locations including those linked to former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik in connection with a probe into alleged corruption in the award of a contract worth  ₹ 2,200 crore of civil works of Kiru Hydro Electric Power Project (HEP) to a private company in the Union Territory.

  At least one foreign skier died on Thursday after a massive snow avalanche hit Khilan Marg on Afarwat Peak Gulmarg. According to initial reports, two skiers have been rescued and one is said to be injured. Rescue teams have rushed to the spot. “Soon after, a massive rescue operation was launched at the site, which has so far resulted in killing of a skier and rescue of three others," the official said adding “operation is underway to look for at least one skier believed to be trapped under the snow.” The foreigners had gone to the ski slopes without local residents, they said. Personnel of the Army and a patrolling team of the Jammu and Kashmir administration are carrying out rescue-cum-search operations.