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Terrorists attack Pathankot Air Force base high alert on Pathankote-Jammu highway

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punjabattackPathankot:Terrorists attacked the Indian Air Force (IAF) Station in Pathankot town in north Punjab early on Saturday, triggering a fierce gunfight.

Unofficial reports said that two terrorists, from a group of 4-5 terrorists, were killed by security forces which were already on high alert in the past 24 hours.

A group of four-five men men in army-uniform launched Saturday’s attack.

Two IAF helicopters could be seen assisting security forces in combing operations.

“High alert has been sounded in Kathua district and entry into the state from neighbouring Punjab at Lakhanpur is being monitored and checked”, said a senior police officer in winter capital Jammu.

Defence sources said army has been moved out on the highway to ensure no militant was able to sneak into Jammu and Kahsmir.

“There is a general alert on the international border (IB) in Kathua district and Border Security Force troops guarding the IB have been ordered to be extra vigilant”, the officer confirmed.

After news about the terror attack near Pathankote Air Force station in Punjab spread in Kathua, Samba and Jammu districts very few vehicles ventured on the Jammu-Pathankote highway in the morning.

There have been terror attacks in the past where militants high jacked vehicles on the highway to carry out strikes against civilians and security forces.

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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