Five terrorists have been killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Kulgam district. The operation that started earlier on Thursday in the Samno area of Kulgam district has resulted in the killing of five terrorists in the gunbattle. &nbsp;

In the last 48 hours, seven terrorists have been killed in two operations by the security forces. Earlier in North Kashmir's Uri sector, two terrorists were killed while they were trying to infiltrate into the Kashmir territory.&nbsp;

Security forces had a tip-off about the presence of these five terrorists in the&nbsp;Samno area after which a cordon and search operation was launched on Thursday and during the search operations, terrorists fired on the security forces resulting in a gun battle. The operation was halted for the night and with the first light, it was started again which led to the death of five terrorists.&nbsp;

"Kulgam Update - Day 2: Five terrorists neutralized by Kulgam Police, Army, and CRPF. Incriminating materials were recovered. Operation in the final stage; area being sanitized," said Jammu &amp; Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

All the five bodies of the terrorists have been retrieved from the operation site. Security forces are now carrying out a sanitization and search operation in the area to check whether any more terrorists are hiding in the area.&nbsp;

The initial investigation by the police suggests that all the terrorists were associated with the Lashker-e-Toiba terror outfit.&nbsp;

Five terrorists have been killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Kulgam district. The operation that started earlier on Thursday in the Samno area of Kulgam district has resulted in the killing of five terrorists in the gunbattle.

Five terrorists have been killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Kulgam district. The operation that started earlier on Thursday in the Samno area of Kulgam district has resulted in the killing of five terrorists in the gunbattle. In the last 48 hours, seven terrorists have been killed in two operations by the security forces. Earlier in North Kashmir's Uri sector, two terrorists were killed while they were trying to infiltrate into the Kashmir territory. Security forces had a tip-off about the presence of these five terrorists in the Samno area after which a cordon and search operation was launched on Thursday and during the search operations, terrorists fired on the security forces resulting in a gun battle. The operation was halted for the night and with the first light, it was started again which led to the death of five terrorists. "Kulgam Update - Day 2: Five terrorists neutralized by Kulgam Police, Army, and CRPF. Incriminating materials were recovered. Operation in the final stage; area being sanitized," said Jammu & Kashmir Police. All the five bodies of the terrorists have been retrieved from the operation site. Security forces are now carrying out a sanitization and search operation in the area to check whether any more terrorists are hiding in the area. The initial investigation by the police suggests that all the terrorists were associated with the Lashker-e-Toiba terror outfit.

India: Five terrorists killed in Kulgam operation; seven terrorists killed in last 48 hours

In pics | Tourists flock to Kashmir as Chinar leaves turn red

Autumn is here and so is the time when the whole of Kashmir Valley turns red. It seems as if someone has brushed the valley with magical colours. A surreal change that attracts thousands of tourists from across India and the world to come and be a part of the majestic season.&nbsp;

The Chinar (Maple) trees in Kashmir look as if they have been decorated with layers of colours. The visuals that tourists have seen only in Bollywood films.&nbsp;

The world-famous Mughal gardens of Kashmir have a red carpet of these Chinar tree leaves with the background of Zabarwan Hills.&nbsp;

The Nishat Garden, Shalimar Bagh, Naseem Bagh, and Chinar Bagh are witnessing a huge rush of tourists enjoying these beautiful visuals and taking photos in these breathtakingly beautiful locations.&nbsp;

''It's beautiful, clean and very big, The place is so huge, and the maple leaves are also very big, I love maple leaves especially when they change colour. When I saw the Hindi films I loved how they use the maple trees and leaves. That's why I asked my friend to come to Kashmir. I love Bollywood and the way they throw maple leaves. I did the same and my photos have come so well. I had a fantastic trip and I will tell my friends to come to Kashmir,'' said Ammie, a tourist from Malaysia.&nbsp;

Some of the tourists have just read about autumn and have never seen it. The rest of India does not have four seasons like the Kashmir Valley. The government has also announced special festivals for the tourists coming to the Valley during the autumn season. While the Mughal Gardens in the Valley are seeing a steep rise in the footfall, specially to see the Chinar trees.&nbsp;

''It's so beautiful and we have come from Delhi. This is my second trip to Kashmir Valley the first time we came here was in May and it was completely a different experience and now in November, it's a different experience altogether. We are enjoying it a lot. We took so many photos of the chinar leaves. Kashmir is so unique and different in every season. Chinar is looking extremely beautiful,"&nbsp;said Ranjana Malhotra, a tourist.&nbsp;

Kashmir Valley has been witnessing a record-breaking number of tourists in the last few years. This year all the previous records have been broken with over 1.88 crores visiting the Valley in the first ten months.&nbsp;

''The numbers are mind-boggling, Last time we had the highest numbers of 1.88 crores. This year we have already bypassed those numbers in the first ten months. Which is very positive. It has impacted the economy in a good way, '' said Abid Rashid Shah, Secretary of Tourism JK.

The Autumn season and the falling of leaves all over the gardens and roads is also an indication of winter. It simply means that winter is not far.&nbsp;

Autumn is here and so is the time when the whole of Kashmir Valley turns red. It seems as if someone has brushed the valley with magical colours. A surreal change that attracts thousands of tourists from across India and the world to come and be a part of the majestic season.

Autumn is here and so is the time when the whole of Kashmir Valley turns red. It seems as if someone has brushed the valley with magical colours. A surreal change that attracts thousands of tourists from across India and the world to come and be a part of the majestic season. The Chinar (Maple) trees in Kashmir look as if they have been decorated with layers of colours. The visuals that tourists have seen only in Bollywood films. The world-famous Mughal gardens of Kashmir have a red carpet of these Chinar tree leaves with the background of Zabarwan Hills. The Nishat Garden, Shalimar Bagh, Naseem Bagh, and Chinar Bagh are witnessing a huge rush of tourists enjoying these beautiful visuals and taking photos in these breathtakingly beautiful locations. ''It's beautiful, clean and very big, The place is so huge, and the maple leaves are also very big, I love maple leaves especially when they change colour. When I saw the Hindi films I loved how they use the maple trees and leaves. That's why I asked my friend to come to Kashmir. I love Bollywood and the way they throw maple leaves. I did the same and my photos have come so well. I had a fantastic trip and I will tell my friends to come to Kashmir,'' said Ammie, a tourist from Malaysia. Some of the tourists have just read about autumn and have never seen it. The rest of India does not have four seasons like the Kashmir Valley. The government has also announced special festivals for the tourists coming to the Valley during the autumn season. While the Mughal Gardens in the Valley are seeing a steep rise in the footfall, specially to see the Chinar trees. ''It's so beautiful and we have come from Delhi. This is my second trip to Kashmir Valley the first time we came here was in May and it was completely a different experience and now in November, it's a different experience altogether. We are enjoying it a lot. We took so many photos of the chinar leaves. Kashmir is so unique and different in every season. Chinar is looking extremely beautiful," said Ranjana Malhotra, a tourist. Kashmir Valley has been witnessing a record-breaking number of tourists in the last few years. This year all the previous records have been broken with over 1.88 crores visiting the Valley in the first ten months. ''The numbers are mind-boggling, Last time we had the highest numbers of 1.88 crores. This year we have already bypassed those numbers in the first ten months. Which is very positive. It has impacted the economy in a good way, '' said Abid Rashid Shah, Secretary of Tourism JK. The Autumn season and the falling of leaves all over the gardens and roads is also an indication of winter. It simply means that winter is not far.

Thousands of tourists arrive to witness autumn as Chinar leaves turn Kashmir Valley red

It's after a decade that Kashmir's saffron farmers are overjoyed with the saffron produce this year. Farmers are calling it a bumper harvest as the production has surpassed the record for the last ten years. The saffron fields in the valley have turned into an expansive purple canvas and it's a treat for the eyes of locals as well as tourists.&nbsp;

The Pampore area in South Kashmir's Pulwama district also known as the Saffron town is one of the main producers of saffron in Kashmir Valley. Thousands of families in this area are associated with the world's best and most expensive spice. And these days all these families are busy plucking the saffron flowers from the fields.&nbsp;

Kashmir has more than 3700 hectares of land under the cultivation of saffron. The Pampore area in Pulwama is the main hub for growing saffron. Although now it's being cultivated across different districts of Kashmir valley as well. Farmers in Pampore are extremely happy about the crop this year.

''This year, there has been a bumper crop after more than 8-10 years.&nbsp;We haven't seen this kind of crop in so many years. A lot of farmers had no hope that the crop would be any better than previous years but it has surpassed all our expectations. Saffron is a livelihood for all of us living in the area. People had shifted to other jobs but this year the environmental factors were great. The rain played a major role due to which we got the bumper crop after a decade,'' said Dr Ubaid Bashir, Owner PariMahal Saffrons.

The tourists visiting the valley are stopping at these saffron farms to experience the process of saffron farming in the Valley. A lot of tourists are buying the saffron from these farms as well.

''It's such a great experience for us. We have always consumed saffron but now we know why it is so expensive. It takes a lot of hard work to grow saffron. It's a flower and only a few strands come out from one flower, it's a very unique experience. It's for the first time we are seeing Kashmiri saffron farms as it's called the best saffron in the world,'' said Sandeep, a tourist.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;tourists are appreciative of the farmers growing saffron in the Valley. Saffron is used on&nbsp;a lot of occasions in India. Whether it's the puja or making sweets for the festivals,&nbsp;its use is considered very auspicious.

''All our festivals, especially Diwali, use a lot of saffron. We have been using Kashmiri saffron daily, especially putting in milk for our kids. We are so happy to see the farms today and it's a unique experience,'' said Hetal, a tourist.&nbsp;

GI tag has benefitted the saffron farmers with quality control as well as the pricing.

It's after a decade that Kashmir's saffron farmers are overjoyed with the saffron produce this year. Farmers are calling it a bumper harvest as the production has surpassed the record for the last ten years.

It's after a decade that Kashmir's saffron farmers are overjoyed with the saffron produce this year. Farmers are calling it a bumper harvest as the production has surpassed the record for the last ten years. The saffron fields in the valley have turned into an expansive purple canvas and it's a treat for the eyes of locals as well as tourists. The Pampore area in South Kashmir's Pulwama district also known as the Saffron town is one of the main producers of saffron in Kashmir Valley. Thousands of families in this area are associated with the world's best and most expensive spice. And these days all these families are busy plucking the saffron flowers from the fields. Kashmir has more than 3700 hectares of land under the cultivation of saffron. The Pampore area in Pulwama is the main hub for growing saffron. Although now it's being cultivated across different districts of Kashmir valley as well. Farmers in Pampore are extremely happy about the crop this year. ''This year, there has been a bumper crop after more than 8-10 years. We haven't seen this kind of crop in so many years. A lot of farmers had no hope that the crop would be any better than previous years but it has surpassed all our expectations. Saffron is a livelihood for all of us living in the area. People had shifted to other jobs but this year the environmental factors were great. The rain played a major role due to which we got the bumper crop after a decade,'' said Dr Ubaid Bashir, Owner PariMahal Saffrons. The tourists visiting the valley are stopping at these saffron farms to experience the process of saffron farming in the Valley. A lot of tourists are buying the saffron from these farms as well. ''It's such a great experience for us. We have always consumed saffron but now we know why it is so expensive. It takes a lot of hard work to grow saffron. It's a flower and only a few strands come out from one flower, it's a very unique experience. It's for the first time we are seeing Kashmiri saffron farms as it's called the best saffron in the world,'' said Sandeep, a tourist. The tourists are appreciative of the farmers growing saffron in the Valley. Saffron is used on a lot of occasions in India. Whether it's the puja or making sweets for the festivals, its use is considered very auspicious. ''All our festivals, especially Diwali, use a lot of saffron. We have been using Kashmiri saffron daily, especially putting in milk for our kids. We are so happy to see the farms today and it's a unique experience,'' said Hetal, a tourist. GI tag has benefitted the saffron farmers with quality control as well as the pricing.

Kashmir: Bumper saffron harvest after a decade, farmers joyous

Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall over the higher reaches early today morning leading to the closure of major National Highways. The National Highway that connects Srinagar to Jammu has been closed after mudslides, and shooting stones in the Ramban area.&nbsp;

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was blocked due to mudslides and shooting stones near the Mehar area after heavy rainfall in the area. The Jammu and Kashmir Government is working to restore the traffic movement on the National Highway. The roads that connect Srinagar to Sonamarg, Srinagar to Razdan Pass, Srinagar to Pir Ki Gali, Srinagar to Zojila Pass and Srinagar to Sinthan Top have been closed for traffic.&nbsp;

''We had predicted snowfall in the Kashmir Valley, there was snowfall in the higher reaches. Around 6 inches of snow accumulated in these higher areas. The weather is still cloudy, and the weather will remain like this till tonight. The weather will Improve from November 11 to 18. The weather has affected the national highways. There is no major weather activity till 18th November, '' said a Met Official.&nbsp;

The snowfall occurred at tourist resorts like Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Doodhpathri as well. A lot of tourists were taken by surprise in these areas after witnessing fresh snowfall in these areas. Srinagar city was lashed by major rainfall.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the authorities have started working on clearing the roads at all the National Highways. The vehicles stranded at the Srinagar Jammu National Highway would be allowed to move as soon as the road is cleared.&nbsp;

Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall over the higher reaches early today morning leading to the closure of major National Highways. The National Highway that connects Srinagar to Jammu has been closed after mudslides, and shooting stones in the Ramban area.

Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall over the higher reaches early today morning leading to the closure of major National Highways. The National Highway that connects Srinagar to Jammu has been closed after mudslides, and shooting stones in the Ramban area. Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was blocked due to mudslides and shooting stones near the Mehar area after heavy rainfall in the area. The Jammu and Kashmir Government is working to restore the traffic movement on the National Highway. The roads that connect Srinagar to Sonamarg, Srinagar to Razdan Pass, Srinagar to Pir Ki Gali, Srinagar to Zojila Pass and Srinagar to Sinthan Top have been closed for traffic. ''We had predicted snowfall in the Kashmir Valley, there was snowfall in the higher reaches. Around 6 inches of snow accumulated in these higher areas. The weather is still cloudy, and the weather will remain like this till tonight. The weather will Improve from November 11 to 18. The weather has affected the national highways. There is no major weather activity till 18th November, '' said a Met Official. The snowfall occurred at tourist resorts like Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Doodhpathri as well. A lot of tourists were taken by surprise in these areas after witnessing fresh snowfall in these areas. Srinagar city was lashed by major rainfall. Meanwhile, the authorities have started working on clearing the roads at all the National Highways. The vehicles stranded at the Srinagar Jammu National Highway would be allowed to move as soon as the road is cleared.

India: Major national highways closed in Kashmir valley due to fresh snowfall

The Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), Nitin Agarwal, said that Pakistan is resorting to unprovoked ceasefire violations on the international border in the Jammu region. He said that BSF is looking at the reasons for the sudden rise of ceasefire violations from across the border.

Before the onset of the winter season, the Line of Control and International Border in Jammu and Kashmir saw a lot of rise in infiltration bids as well. According to the BSF, there has been a rise in the last month in ceasefire violations as well as infiltration bids.

''They (Pakistan forces) have fired towards our posts 2-3 times. They have tried to target our soldiers, but our soldiers have always been alert and given a befitting reply. We have heard that the enemy has faced a lot of damage, although it's not verified yet. It's been happening for the last two weeks, and the reason for this rise in firing incidents is being looked at. Our soldier is critically injured and is being treated after the firing incident yesterday at the International Border. There are always attempts before the winter to send terrorists from across the border. We are alert,'' said Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) Nitin Agarwal.

Meanwhile, in an operation in South Kashmir's Shopian district, one terrorist was killed by the forces in an encounter. According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, the&nbsp;terrorist had recently joined the TRF and was killed in an encounter in the Kathohalan area of South Kashmir's Shopian. Police said that during the exchange of fire, a terrorist who had joined TRF only this month was killed while a search operation was on in the area. The slain terrorist has been identified as Mysar Ahmad Dar from Vishro Shopian. Incriminating materials, including arms and ammunition, were recovered.

''One terrorist was killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Shopian district. The plot from Pakistan is not getting successful, and its desperation when they target civilians,'' said Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) Nitin Agarwal.

Agarwal was in Srinagar to attend the passing out parade and attestation ceremony of new recruits. Addressing the recruits, DG BSF wholeheartedly appreciated the excellent display of self-confidence, skills, and coordination, which was the high point of the parade. He applauded the recruits for choosing BSF as a career option and exhorted them to serve the nation with courage and enthusiasm.

The Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), Nitin Agarwal, said that Pakistan is resorting to unprovoked ceasefire violations on the international border in the Jammu region.

The Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), Nitin Agarwal, said that Pakistan is resorting to unprovoked ceasefire violations on the international border in the Jammu region. He said that BSF is looking at the reasons for the sudden rise of ceasefire violations from across the border. Before the onset of the winter season, the Line of Control and International Border in Jammu and Kashmir saw a lot of rise in infiltration bids as well. According to the BSF, there has been a rise in the last month in ceasefire violations as well as infiltration bids. ''They (Pakistan forces) have fired towards our posts 2-3 times. They have tried to target our soldiers, but our soldiers have always been alert and given a befitting reply. We have heard that the enemy has faced a lot of damage, although it's not verified yet. It's been happening for the last two weeks, and the reason for this rise in firing incidents is being looked at. Our soldier is critically injured and is being treated after the firing incident yesterday at the International Border. There are always attempts before the winter to send terrorists from across the border. We are alert,'' said Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) Nitin Agarwal. Meanwhile, in an operation in South Kashmir's Shopian district, one terrorist was killed by the forces in an encounter. According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, the terrorist had recently joined the TRF and was killed in an encounter in the Kathohalan area of South Kashmir's Shopian. Police said that during the exchange of fire, a terrorist who had joined TRF only this month was killed while a search operation was on in the area. The slain terrorist has been identified as Mysar Ahmad Dar from Vishro Shopian. Incriminating materials, including arms and ammunition, were recovered. ''One terrorist was killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Shopian district. The plot from Pakistan is not getting successful, and its desperation when they target civilians,'' said Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) Nitin Agarwal. Agarwal was in Srinagar to attend the passing out parade and attestation ceremony of new recruits. Addressing the recruits, DG BSF wholeheartedly appreciated the excellent display of self-confidence, skills, and coordination, which was the high point of the parade. He applauded the recruits for choosing BSF as a career option and exhorted them to serve the nation with courage and enthusiasm.

India: One terrorist killed in Shopian encounter, BSF chief reports surge in unprovoked firing by Pakistan

The recently built motorable road leading to Amarnath Cave in Kashmir Valley has come under immense criticism from regional political parties who have deemed it an environmental disaster.

Former chief minister Omar Abdullah slammed the government for letting construction activity take place in ecologically sensitive areas.

''It's the case of the environment. The courts have always given decisions in favour of saving green belts across the valley. No one is allowed to construct&nbsp;anything around Dal Lake, people living in Dal are not even allowed to repair their houseboats. People in Pahalgam and Gulmarg are not allowed to repair their&nbsp;houses. Same way in Sonamarg, so many constructions have been stopped due to environmental factors. If we have been saving Dal Lake, Gulmarg, Pahalgam then we need to save the Amarnath Cave as well, '' he said.

He further said, ''It is our responsibility to save the environment. The yatra has been going on for years, why do we need to take the vehicles to the cave.&nbsp;The main motive&nbsp;of the yatra is to walk till the cave. When we go for Hajj, we do it on foot. Same way, when Hindus go to Mata Vaishno Devi. We need to rethink the decision as taking vehicles to these areas will be disastrous. The Amarnath yatra is always welcome but the&nbsp;government can't play with the environment like this, ''&nbsp;

Earlier, the Border Roads Organisation said that they created history after the first set of vehicles reached the Amarnath cave at an altitude of 13,000 feet in the Himalayan range of Kashmir Valley. The BRO said that around 13 km of road has been completed from the Sangam base to the cave shrine.&nbsp;

Earlier, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the construction of the 110-km-long Amarnath Marg leading to the holy Amarnath cave shrine in Pahalgam came at a cost of approximately Rs 53 billion ($636 million approx.) to enhance the convenience of pilgrims.

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Not only politicians but Kashmir Pandit community have also criticised the move of the government saying it will destroy the environment.

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Mohit Bhan in a post on X said, “After seeing the wrath of God in Joshimath &amp; Kedarnath, LG administration is not learning any lesson, instead inviting a new catastrophe in Kashmir around Amarnath Cave.”

''No one is against the Yatra, it's an example of brotherhood in the valley but the way they have started a motorable road till the cave will lead to an environmental&nbsp;disaster. We have examples of Kedarnath, Joshimath and Himachal in front of us. The numbers have been increased which as well has affected the formation of shivling. Within 10 days the shivling disappears due to the number of pilgrims allowed. Yatra has to be done while walking to the cave, that is the main way of doing it. The political parties are using it for political gains, '' said Mohit Bhat, PDP Leader.&nbsp;

The government plans to operationalise the motorable road by next year.&nbsp;

The recently built motorable road leading to Amarnath Cave in Kashmir Valley has come under immense criticism from regional political parties who have deemed it an environmental disaster.

The recently built motorable road leading to Amarnath Cave in Kashmir Valley has come under immense criticism from regional political parties who have deemed it an environmental disaster. Former chief minister Omar Abdullah slammed the government for letting construction activity take place in ecologically sensitive areas. ''It's the case of the environment. The courts have always given decisions in favour of saving green belts across the valley. No one is allowed to construct anything around Dal Lake, people living in Dal are not even allowed to repair their houseboats. People in Pahalgam and Gulmarg are not allowed to repair their houses. Same way in Sonamarg, so many constructions have been stopped due to environmental factors. If we have been saving Dal Lake, Gulmarg, Pahalgam then we need to save the Amarnath Cave as well, '' he said. He further said, ''It is our responsibility to save the environment. The yatra has been going on for years, why do we need to take the vehicles to the cave. The main motive of the yatra is to walk till the cave. When we go for Hajj, we do it on foot. Same way, when Hindus go to Mata Vaishno Devi. We need to rethink the decision as taking vehicles to these areas will be disastrous. The Amarnath yatra is always welcome but the government can't play with the environment like this, '' Earlier, the Border Roads Organisation said that they created history after the first set of vehicles reached the Amarnath cave at an altitude of 13,000 feet in the Himalayan range of Kashmir Valley. The BRO said that around 13 km of road has been completed from the Sangam base to the cave shrine. Earlier, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the construction of the 110-km-long Amarnath Marg leading to the holy Amarnath cave shrine in Pahalgam came at a cost of approximately Rs 53 billion ($636 million approx.) to enhance the convenience of pilgrims. Also read | New Delhi: It's not entirely stubble burning. What else is fueling air pollution? Not only politicians but Kashmir Pandit community have also criticised the move of the government saying it will destroy the environment. Also read | India: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faces flak for bizarre sex talk in assembly Mohit Bhan in a post on X said, “After seeing the wrath of God in Joshimath & Kedarnath, LG administration is not learning any lesson, instead inviting a new catastrophe in Kashmir around Amarnath Cave.” ''No one is against the Yatra, it's an example of brotherhood in the valley but the way they have started a motorable road till the cave will lead to an environmental disaster. We have examples of Kedarnath, Joshimath and Himachal in front of us. The numbers have been increased which as well has affected the formation of shivling. Within 10 days the shivling disappears due to the number of pilgrims allowed. Yatra has to be done while walking to the cave, that is the main way of doing it. The political parties are using it for political gains, '' said Mohit Bhat, PDP Leader. The government plans to operationalise the motorable road by next year.

Amarnath cave road connectivity project kicks-up row, politicians say environmental disaster in making

While the whole country is illuminated by millions of 'diyas' (clay lamps) on the festival of Diwali, thousands of them are made by a Kashmiri Muslim family. For weeks, the Kumar family in Srinagar has been making Diwali diyas&nbsp;and has already dispatched over 20 thousand so far.&nbsp;

With the Diwali festival around the corner, the Kashmiri Muslim potter family has been working day and night to make Diwali clay lamps as orders are pouring in from across the country. Over 20000 clay lamps have been made and dispatched so far and they are still getting fresh orders every day. Omar Kumar and his whole family have been in the business of pottery for decades and have been responsible for reviving and preserving the art of pottery in Kashmir.&nbsp;

''We started making Diwali diyas last year, and we got a huge response. This year, we have already made around 20000 Diwali Diya's and we are still getting fresh orders. We are getting orders from Jammu and other parts and states of the country. We have sent them to Kulgam where we have a distributor who sends it across India. We can't differentiate between Hindus and Muslims, we all live together happily, and we also buy things from other communities when it's our festival. This year we had a great response from locals too,'' said Omar Kumar, the potter.&nbsp;

Omar has distributed hundreds of Diwali lamps for free within the Hindu community in his locality. Omar says that buying local is how the young entrepreneurs in the country can be helped. After receiving the order, he believes it's a push to the 'Make in India' concept.&nbsp;

Omar has not only become a great example of brotherhood within the communities but has also helped in saving and preserving the art of pottery. Omar has also introduced new techniques and designs in the art form.&nbsp;

While the whole country is illuminated by millions of 'diyas' (clay lamps) on the festival of Diwali, thousands of them are made by a Kashmiri Muslim family. For weeks, the Kumar family in Srinagar has been making Diwali diyas and has already dispatched over 20 thousand so far.

While the whole country is illuminated by millions of 'diyas' (clay lamps) on the festival of Diwali, thousands of them are made by a Kashmiri Muslim family. For weeks, the Kumar family in Srinagar has been making Diwali diyas and has already dispatched over 20 thousand so far. With the Diwali festival around the corner, the Kashmiri Muslim potter family has been working day and night to make Diwali clay lamps as orders are pouring in from across the country. Over 20000 clay lamps have been made and dispatched so far and they are still getting fresh orders every day. Omar Kumar and his whole family have been in the business of pottery for decades and have been responsible for reviving and preserving the art of pottery in Kashmir. ''We started making Diwali diyas last year, and we got a huge response. This year, we have already made around 20000 Diwali Diya's and we are still getting fresh orders. We are getting orders from Jammu and other parts and states of the country. We have sent them to Kulgam where we have a distributor who sends it across India. We can't differentiate between Hindus and Muslims, we all live together happily, and we also buy things from other communities when it's our festival. This year we had a great response from locals too,'' said Omar Kumar, the potter. Omar has distributed hundreds of Diwali lamps for free within the Hindu community in his locality. Omar says that buying local is how the young entrepreneurs in the country can be helped. After receiving the order, he believes it's a push to the 'Make in India' concept. Omar has not only become a great example of brotherhood within the communities but has also helped in saving and preserving the art of pottery. Omar has also introduced new techniques and designs in the art form.

Kashmiri Muslim family prepares thousands of Diwali diyas for the Hindu festival

In a first, Jammu and Kashmir Police have introduced GPS tracker anklets to monitor the terror-accused people on bail in the union territory. With this, the J&amp;K police department became the first in India to be using GPS tracker anklets.&nbsp;

The police in the union territory said that the devices have been procured after a Special NIA Court, Jammu, passed an order directing the police to affix a GPS tracker anklet on a terror accused.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police said that in FIR No. 252/2007 u/ss 17, 18, 21, 24, 40 UAPA 1967 PS Udhampur, an accused namely Ghulam Mohd Bhat had applied for bail.

During the pendency of the bail hearing, the accused sought to be released on interim bail.&nbsp;

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''The accused Ghulam Mohd Bhat is undergoing trial for being associated with different terrorist organisations and being involved in terror financing at the behest of the proscribed terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen. He was arrested in the current FIR while attempting to transport proceeds of terrorism to the tune of Rs. 2.5 lakhs (about $3k) at the behest of Hizbul Mujahideen,"&nbsp;said Jammu and Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

Police further added, ''It is pertinent to note that the accused Ghulam Mohd Bhat is also convicted by the Hon’ble NIA Court Patiala House Delhi in another case for being associated with a terrorist organisation and for conspiracy for a terrorist act. Proceedings are ongoing&nbsp;before the Hon’ble Spl NIA Court, Jammu."&nbsp;

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The GPS tracker anklet is already in use in Western countries such as the USA, United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand where it is used to track the movement of accused persons on bail, parole, and house arrest and accordingly de-congests prisons to a large extent.&nbsp;

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''In the Hon’ble Spl NIA Court, Jammu the importance of close monitoring of terror accused and the stringent conditions for grant of bail under the UAPA 1967 were highlighted by the prosecution department of ZPHQ Jammu, J&amp;K Police. Finding merit in the submissions of the prosecution, the Hon’ble Spl NIA Court, Jammu was pleased to pass an order directing J&amp;K Police to affix a GPS tracker anklet on the accused, '' said the order.&nbsp;

The GPS tracker anklet is a wearable device affixed around the ankle of the person to monitor&nbsp;and track the movement of the person.

In a first, Jammu and Kashmir Police have introduced GPS tracker anklets to monitor the terror-accused people on bail in the union territory. With this, the J&K police department became the first in India to be using GPS tracker anklets.

In a first, Jammu and Kashmir Police have introduced GPS tracker anklets to monitor the terror-accused people on bail in the union territory. With this, the J&K police department became the first in India to be using GPS tracker anklets. The police in the union territory said that the devices have been procured after a Special NIA Court, Jammu, passed an order directing the police to affix a GPS tracker anklet on a terror accused. The Jammu and Kashmir Police said that in FIR No. 252/2007 u/ss 17, 18, 21, 24, 40 UAPA 1967 PS Udhampur, an accused namely Ghulam Mohd Bhat had applied for bail. During the pendency of the bail hearing, the accused sought to be released on interim bail. Also Read | Air Force chief mulls use of AI & Data Analytics tools to train, evaluate pilots ''The accused Ghulam Mohd Bhat is undergoing trial for being associated with different terrorist organisations and being involved in terror financing at the behest of the proscribed terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen. He was arrested in the current FIR while attempting to transport proceeds of terrorism to the tune of Rs. 2.5 lakhs (about $3k) at the behest of Hizbul Mujahideen," said Jammu and Kashmir Police. Police further added, ''It is pertinent to note that the accused Ghulam Mohd Bhat is also convicted by the Hon’ble NIA Court Patiala House Delhi in another case for being associated with a terrorist organisation and for conspiracy for a terrorist act. Proceedings are ongoing before the Hon’ble Spl NIA Court, Jammu." Also Read | Su-30MKI, Rafale simulators must be networked for complex combat scenarios: IAF Chief The GPS tracker anklet is already in use in Western countries such as the USA, United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand where it is used to track the movement of accused persons on bail, parole, and house arrest and accordingly de-congests prisons to a large extent. Watch | Bhutan King Wangchuck welcomed by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma × ''In the Hon’ble Spl NIA Court, Jammu the importance of close monitoring of terror accused and the stringent conditions for grant of bail under the UAPA 1967 were highlighted by the prosecution department of ZPHQ Jammu, J&K Police. Finding merit in the submissions of the prosecution, the Hon’ble Spl NIA Court, Jammu was pleased to pass an order directing J&K Police to affix a GPS tracker anklet on the accused, '' said the order. The GPS tracker anklet is a wearable device affixed around the ankle of the person to monitor and track the movement of the person.

J&K police becomes 1st in India to use GPS tracker anklets for terror-accused on bail

Kashmir valley is witnessing target killings and attacks once again over the past few days. Three major incidents of violence have taken place in recent days. A Jammu and Kashmir cop was shot dead by terrorists in Kralpora village of Baramulla in North Kashmir, making it the third attack in three days.&nbsp;

The whole Kralpora village has turned into a mourning ground after the death of the constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police.

According to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, an unarmed police head constable, Ghulam Mohammed Dar was shot dead by terrorists near his residence. The cop was taken to the hospital soon after the attack but was declared dead by the doctors.

Eyewitnesses say five bullets were fired at him by the terrorists. Ghulam Mohammed Dar is survived by seven daughters and the girls&nbsp;are unable to come to terms with the killing of their father.

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One of the daughters of the cop was to get married soon and now hundreds of people are gathering to pay their tributes to the deceased policeman.&nbsp;

''He was shot just outside his house. We took him to the Tangmarg hospital from where they referred him to Baramulla and he passed away. He is survived by seven daughters and his wife. They had only one person earning in the family. He had no son or brother and was the sole breadwinner for his whole family. He had been working with the police for the last 25 years; he had served in every district and was a very noble soul. Targeting innocents is wrong. They were preparing for the wedding of his daughter," a neighbour said.&nbsp;

There was one more attack in Srinagar's Eidgah area on a Jammu and Kashmir Police Inspector on Sunday (Oct 29).

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Inspector Masroor Ahmad was seriously injured in the attack and is battling for his life in Kashmir's tertiary hospital. He was playing cricket on one of the grounds in the EidGah area when terrorists came and shot him at point-blank range with a pistol.&nbsp;

''The enemy wants to create violence here in the valley. We have lost so many people in the mad era of violence. The incidents that have taken place today and yesterday have to be seen from the same prism as they are failing and they cannot see peace returning to the valley. These incidents are only and only that they don't want peace to prevail here. We are working hard to completely stop all kinds of violence in the valley. We have already managed to find out some major proof with regard to yesterday's attack. If a poor labourer is killed, I don't think either god or police will forgive the perpetrators of this attack,'' said Dilbagh Singh, DGP JK Police.&nbsp;

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On the same day, terrorists shot dead a non-local labourer in Nowpora village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

Jammu and Kashmir Police identified the labourer as Mukesh from the state of Uttar Pradesh.

It's after a year that a series of target killings and attacks is taking place in the Kashmir Valley. This once again has raised new security concerns and challenges for the forces.&nbsp;

Kashmir valley is witnessing target killings and attacks once again over the past few days. Three major incidents of violence have taken place in recent days. A Jammu and Kashmir cop was shot dead by terrorists in Kralpora village of Baramulla in North Kashmir, making it the third attack in three days.

Kashmir valley is witnessing target killings and attacks once again over the past few days. Three major incidents of violence have taken place in recent days. A Jammu and Kashmir cop was shot dead by terrorists in Kralpora village of Baramulla in North Kashmir, making it the third attack in three days. The whole Kralpora village has turned into a mourning ground after the death of the constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, an unarmed police head constable, Ghulam Mohammed Dar was shot dead by terrorists near his residence. The cop was taken to the hospital soon after the attack but was declared dead by the doctors. Eyewitnesses say five bullets were fired at him by the terrorists. Ghulam Mohammed Dar is survived by seven daughters and the girls are unable to come to terms with the killing of their father. Also Read | 8 Indian states celebrate their formation day today. PM Modi extends greetings One of the daughters of the cop was to get married soon and now hundreds of people are gathering to pay their tributes to the deceased policeman. ''He was shot just outside his house. We took him to the Tangmarg hospital from where they referred him to Baramulla and he passed away. He is survived by seven daughters and his wife. They had only one person earning in the family. He had no son or brother and was the sole breadwinner for his whole family. He had been working with the police for the last 25 years; he had served in every district and was a very noble soul. Targeting innocents is wrong. They were preparing for the wedding of his daughter," a neighbour said. There was one more attack in Srinagar's Eidgah area on a Jammu and Kashmir Police Inspector on Sunday (Oct 29). Also Read | Indian navy chief proposes four principles for strengthening Indian Ocean relations Inspector Masroor Ahmad was seriously injured in the attack and is battling for his life in Kashmir's tertiary hospital. He was playing cricket on one of the grounds in the EidGah area when terrorists came and shot him at point-blank range with a pistol. ''The enemy wants to create violence here in the valley. We have lost so many people in the mad era of violence. The incidents that have taken place today and yesterday have to be seen from the same prism as they are failing and they cannot see peace returning to the valley. These incidents are only and only that they don't want peace to prevail here. We are working hard to completely stop all kinds of violence in the valley. We have already managed to find out some major proof with regard to yesterday's attack. If a poor labourer is killed, I don't think either god or police will forgive the perpetrators of this attack,'' said Dilbagh Singh, DGP JK Police. Watch | India PM Narendra Modi & Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurate 3 rail-link projects × On the same day, terrorists shot dead a non-local labourer in Nowpora village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Jammu and Kashmir Police identified the labourer as Mukesh from the state of Uttar Pradesh. It's after a year that a series of target killings and attacks is taking place in the Kashmir Valley. This once again has raised new security concerns and challenges for the forces.

J&K cop, a father of 7 daughters, killed by terrorists as target killings rise in valley

With peace returning to the Kashmir Valley, the Jammu and Kashmir government has been hosting several national and international events in various districts of the Union Territory. Adding another feather to the cap, Srinagar is hosting the 67th National School Games with football and volleyball as the two primary sports.&nbsp;

Around 2000 athletes from all over the country are participating in the mega sporting event. With 28 states, eight union territories, and several SGFI-recognised boards participating, this event truly represents the diversity and inclusivity of India's sporting landscape.&nbsp;

''Kashmir held these games eight years ago and now we are hosting this again. There are two main sports that we are hosting, volleyball and football. For volleyball, it's under-17 while for football it's under-19 age groups for boys. More than 63 teams are participating, representing 34 units. 28 states and eight union territories are participating,"&nbsp;said Waseem Raja, joint director, Youth Services, Kashmir.&nbsp;

"This is the first time Kashmir is hosting indoor volleyball competitions which means we have improved infrastructure-wise. We are all ready to host national and international games."

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 67th National School Games and said that the country is witnessing a resurgence in sports and a robust new sports culture. He also said that eminent sports persons are emerging from small villages &amp; towns, and they have achieved excellence in international sporting events with their spectacular performances.

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Athletes from different countries love the Kashmir Valley and say the weather in the valley is perfect for playing outdoor games. They say more and more events like the National Games should be held and players from every state should be called in to participate.

''The atmosphere here is nice and exactly like any other sports event. We like it here and everything has been done nicely. All arrangements have been done upto the mark. All sports activities should be held here. We appeal to the government that Kashmir should be made a permanent venue due to its good weather for many other sports activities," said Satvir Singh of&nbsp;Punjab.&nbsp;

J&amp;K has ushered into a new sporting era as the government chalks development plans while building adequate sports infrastructure. It is also introducing sports as an integral part of the educational curriculum, increasing access&nbsp;to experts and providing opportunities to talents across the UT. By holding such sporting events in the Kashmir valley, athletes feel they are getting great exposure to play with athletes from various states.&nbsp;

“66 teams from across India are here which will give us a great exposure. It’s a great positive for the Kashmiri athletes. Even to watch these athletes play is so inspiring for us. It’s a big platform for us to showcase our talent,” says Jasim, a local athlete.&nbsp;

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With peace returning to the Kashmir Valley, the Jammu and Kashmir government has been hosting several national and international events in various districts of the Union Territory.

With peace returning to the Kashmir Valley, the Jammu and Kashmir government has been hosting several national and international events in various districts of the Union Territory. Adding another feather to the cap, Srinagar is hosting the 67th National School Games with football and volleyball as the two primary sports. Around 2000 athletes from all over the country are participating in the mega sporting event. With 28 states, eight union territories, and several SGFI-recognised boards participating, this event truly represents the diversity and inclusivity of India's sporting landscape. ''Kashmir held these games eight years ago and now we are hosting this again. There are two main sports that we are hosting, volleyball and football. For volleyball, it's under-17 while for football it's under-19 age groups for boys. More than 63 teams are participating, representing 34 units. 28 states and eight union territories are participating," said Waseem Raja, joint director, Youth Services, Kashmir. "This is the first time Kashmir is hosting indoor volleyball competitions which means we have improved infrastructure-wise. We are all ready to host national and international games." Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 67th National School Games and said that the country is witnessing a resurgence in sports and a robust new sports culture. He also said that eminent sports persons are emerging from small villages & towns, and they have achieved excellence in international sporting events with their spectacular performances. Also read | Kashmir: The International Film Festival of Srinagar to showcase films from 16 countries Athletes from different countries love the Kashmir Valley and say the weather in the valley is perfect for playing outdoor games. They say more and more events like the National Games should be held and players from every state should be called in to participate. ''The atmosphere here is nice and exactly like any other sports event. We like it here and everything has been done nicely. All arrangements have been done upto the mark. All sports activities should be held here. We appeal to the government that Kashmir should be made a permanent venue due to its good weather for many other sports activities," said Satvir Singh of Punjab. J&K has ushered into a new sporting era as the government chalks development plans while building adequate sports infrastructure. It is also introducing sports as an integral part of the educational curriculum, increasing access to experts and providing opportunities to talents across the UT. By holding such sporting events in the Kashmir valley, athletes feel they are getting great exposure to play with athletes from various states. “66 teams from across India are here which will give us a great exposure. It’s a great positive for the Kashmiri athletes. Even to watch these athletes play is so inspiring for us. It’s a big platform for us to showcase our talent,” says Jasim, a local athlete. The games will end on November 4. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: Kashmir hosts 67th National School Games, over 2000 athletes participate

A migrant worker from northern Uttar Pradesh was shot dead by terrorists in Nowpora village of southern Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday (Oct 30), making it the third terror attack in the valley in the last 24 hours.

The deceased, identified as Mukesh Singh, was shot in the Rajpora area around 12.45 pm (local time) on Monday.

The series of attacks forced the police to heighten security across the Kashmir Valley, even as a joint combing operation with paramilitary force CRPF is ongoing in the Pulwama district to weed out the terrorists involved in the attack.

''The enemy wants to unleash violence in the valley. The incidents that have taken place today and yesterday reflects their frustration. As they are unable to make grounds, they are making sure that peace doesn’t return to the valley,” Dilbagh Singh, Director General, Jammu Kashmir Police, said.

“We are working hard to completely eradicate violence in the valley. We have already managed to find some major clues with regard to yesterday's (Oct 29) attack. If a poor labourer is killed, I don't think either God or police will forgive the perpetrators of this attack,'' Singh added.

Monday’s attack comes a day after a Jammu and Kashmir Police's inspector was shot and injured by terrorists.

The victim, Masroor Ahmad, and was shot at from a point-blank range. As per the police sources, Ahmad was posted in District Police Line at Eidgah area of Srinagar.

''Terrorists fired upon and injured Inspector Masroor Ahmad near Eidgah, Srinagar. He was immediately shifted to hospital for treatment. Preliminary investigation reveals that a pistol was used in this terror crime. Area has been cordoned off, and a case has been registered, '' Jammu and Kashmir Police said on microblogging site X.

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This comes at a time when a joint team of police and the Indian Army are fending off terrorists from infiltrating into the valley through the Line of Control.

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During the operation, a terrorist was gunned down in North Kashmir's Kupwara district, police said.

''In a joint operation, Army and Kupwara Police have successfully foiled an infiltration attempt in the Jumagund area of Keran sector in which one terrorist has been killed. Search operation continues,'' Jammu and Kashmir Police said.

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A migrant worker from northern Uttar Pradesh was shot dead by terrorists in Nowpora village of southern Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday (Oct 30), making it the third terror attack in the valley in the last 24 hours.

A migrant worker from northern Uttar Pradesh was shot dead by terrorists in Nowpora village of southern Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday (Oct 30), making it the third terror attack in the valley in the last 24 hours. The deceased, identified as Mukesh Singh, was shot in the Rajpora area around 12.45 pm (local time) on Monday. The series of attacks forced the police to heighten security across the Kashmir Valley, even as a joint combing operation with paramilitary force CRPF is ongoing in the Pulwama district to weed out the terrorists involved in the attack. ''The enemy wants to unleash violence in the valley. The incidents that have taken place today and yesterday reflects their frustration. As they are unable to make grounds, they are making sure that peace doesn’t return to the valley,” Dilbagh Singh, Director General, Jammu Kashmir Police, said. “We are working hard to completely eradicate violence in the valley. We have already managed to find some major clues with regard to yesterday's (Oct 29) attack. If a poor labourer is killed, I don't think either God or police will forgive the perpetrators of this attack,'' Singh added. Monday’s attack comes a day after a Jammu and Kashmir Police's inspector was shot and injured by terrorists. The victim, Masroor Ahmad, and was shot at from a point-blank range. As per the police sources, Ahmad was posted in District Police Line at Eidgah area of Srinagar. ''Terrorists fired upon and injured Inspector Masroor Ahmad near Eidgah, Srinagar. He was immediately shifted to hospital for treatment. Preliminary investigation reveals that a pistol was used in this terror crime. Area has been cordoned off, and a case has been registered, '' Jammu and Kashmir Police said on microblogging site X. Also read | India: Telangana MP Prabhakar Reddy stabbed in stomach during rally This comes at a time when a joint team of police and the Indian Army are fending off terrorists from infiltrating into the valley through the Line of Control. Also read | India: Kochi man claims responsibility for IED blast at religious gathering; terror angle being probed During the operation, a terrorist was gunned down in North Kashmir's Kupwara district, police said. ''In a joint operation, Army and Kupwara Police have successfully foiled an infiltration attempt in the Jumagund area of Keran sector in which one terrorist has been killed. Search operation continues,'' Jammu and Kashmir Police said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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