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  • The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a special grade constable, Sudesh Kumar, for demanding and accepting a bribe. Kumar, a Naib Court employee, solicited Rs 8,000 (originally demanding Rs 10,000) from a complainant to prevent the filing of an appeal against an acquittal order in a Kathua court case. The ACB received a complaint, conducted a verification, and set a trap, leading to Kumar's arrest while accepting the bribe. (This summary is generated via AI.)

  • The BJP in Jammu and Kashmir held a 'Sankalp Se Siddhi' review meeting in Anantnag, South Kashmir, as part of a nationwide campaign celebrating 11 years of Prime Minister Modi's leadership. Led by Ashok Koul, the meeting focused on reaffirming the party's commitment to development, good governance, and inclusive progress in the region. Koul emphasized the importance of grassroots outreach, urging the cadre to organize public events to disseminate the achievements of the Modi government and counter misinformation, positioning them as ambassadors of the Prime Minister's vision for a peaceful and developed Jammu & Kashmir. (This summary is generated via AI.)

  • Eid-ul-Azha shopping in Kashmir, particularly in Srinagar, is experiencing a significant downturn, with sluggish sales of sacrificial animals. Traders attribute the slow business to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which has made people hesitant to spend, as well as the ongoing geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. Livestock dealers, some with decades of experience, report the lowest sales they've seen, with prices even being slashed to attract buyers. The impact is felt across various sectors, with other Eid-related shopping also being unusually quiet. (This summary is generated via AI.)

  • Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlighted the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link as a transformative project, connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari and ushering in a new era for Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized the project's engineering marvels, including the Chenab Railway Bridge and numerous tunnels and bridges, showcasing the central government's commitment to the region's development. Sinha credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and proactive approach for the rapid growth and inclusive development witnessed in J&K, citing significant infrastructure investments worth tens of thousands of crores, including the railway project valued at Rs 43,780 crores. He believes the railway line will boost trade, connectivity, and economic growth, especially in remote areas, propelling J&K towards becoming a developed and Aatm-Nirbhar (self-reliant) Union Territory. (This summary is generated via AI.)

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