Top Headlines of the Day (04-Aug)

Srinagar

1) There was no need for youth to pick up arms given J&K’s enormous resources: J&K LG Manoj Sinha

Says some people continue to misguide young boys; pace of development increased manifold post 2019, Pace of dev work doubled post 2019; Govt committed to welfare of artisans, inaugurates Rs.4.50 Cr Chainstich Cluster

2) More corruption in Kashmir than Jammu, reveals Anti-Corruption Bureau data

3) Sajad Lone seeks the release of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

“His continued detention is a crime against those whom he inspires at a religious level”

4) Boy’s Body Found Day After He Drowned In Doda

5) Surankote residents continue protest for 2nd consecutive day

Demand recent flash floods be declared as natural calamity under SDRF, seek adequate compensation

6) Police arrest duo for dumping hotel waste into water body at Kashmir’s tourist resort

7) Fake Simcard Case: SIA Files Charge Sheets Against Sim Card Sellers For Using Forged Documents

8) Body of non-local found in Budgam’s Chadoora

9) Police says 250gm heroin, over Rs1crore recovered in Udhampur

“One among two accused was killed in accident while trying to flee

10) Three Uncategorised militants arrested in Handwara: Police

11) J&K Reports 779 Covid-19 Cases, One Death

Weather Update

Mostly Dry weather is expected tomorrow at most places in Jammu and Kashmir.