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DC Anantnag distributes ration among stranded truck drivers along NH44

Anantnag, Jan16: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, K.K.Sidha who is also the Chairman, District Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) today visited National Highway Mir Bazar Anantnag to address the problems being faced by the stranded Truck Drivers.

The DC on the occasion distributed 3000 ration kits among stranded truck drivers at different locations including Mir Bazar, Vessu, Qazigund, Lower munda and Zig.

Moreover, on directions of the DC, makeshift/temporary toilets along with adequate water facilities have been put in place by RDD for the stranded drivers.

It is important to mention that this is second visit of the DC to the National Highway this week for on spot redressal of the issues and problems being faced by the stranded drivers.

The drivers hailed the efforts of District Administration for ameliorating their problems in this hour of crisis.

The DC during the visit was accompanied by President, MC Anantnag, SDM Bijbehara, AD Food and revenue officers.

State

Cop shot dead at Saidapora Eidgah

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(Asian News Hub) – Unknown gunmen on Thursday evening shot dead a policeman in Saidapora area of Eidgah Srinagar.

Official sources said that a policeman identified as Javeed Ahmad Kambey, son of Ghulam Muhammad Kambey of Saidapora was shot at by unknown militants near his residence.

They said that Khandey after receiving fire injury in the neck was immediately shifted to SKIMS Soura in critical condition.

Official sources said that the injured cop later succumbed to his injuries on way to the hospital.

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State

Woman injured in hit-and-run accident near Noora Hospital Sgr

(Asian News Hub) – A woman was critically injured after she was hit by an unknown vehicle on National highway near Noora Hospital in HMT on the outskirts of Srinagar on Thursday evening.

Official sources said that 48-year-old woman identified as Muneera resident of Tangmarg was hit by the unknown vehicle near Noora Hospital HMT, leaving her severely injured.

They said that the woman was shifted to a nearby hospital where from she was referred to SKIMS Soura in critical condition.

Meanwhile, Police have registered a case in this regard and investigation has been taken up.

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State

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar visits Bandipora’s Tulail

(Asian News Hub) – Famous Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Thursday visited remote Tulail along the Line of Control in Gurez valley of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district.

Sources said that the actor reached Neeru village of Tulail via helicopter at around 12 noon today.

They said that he is scheduled to interact with Army and BSF jawans at Neeru village.

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