# Foreign terrorists in Kashmir

• Security agencies are surprised as foreign terrorists have outnumbered the local terrorists in North Kashmir- comprising three districts of Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara.

• The sudden spike in numbers has forced the police to restrict the movement of mainstream leaders and elected grassroots representatives because of fears of an increase in attacks on them.

• Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir extended the mobile internet blockade upto 5 pm on september 6.

• This internet restriction was imposed after senior separatist leader Syed ali shah geelani died in Srinagar on wednesday night.

# Resident certificate

• The ladakh administration has decided to issue “Resident certificate” only to permanent resident certificate holders of the region unlike J&K, where new domicile laws allowed outsiders too to apply for jobs, land and other facilities.

• All tehsildars have been authorised as the competent authority to issue the ‘resident certificate’.

• The administration also enhanced the upper age limit for entry into government services against all posts.

# Fake vaccines

• World health organisations (WHO) warned that it has identified counterfeit versions of the covishield vaccine in South east asia and Africa.

• Union health ministry has written to all states and union territories to identify counterfeit/falsified covishield vaccines in India.

# Panjshir valley

• Taliban fighters have advanced deep into Afghanistan’s holdout Panjshir valley.

• The Taliban are yet to finalise their new government.

# New visa, investment plans

• The United Arab emirates announced on Sunday a major plan to stimulate its economy and liberalise stringent residency rules for foreigners.

• UAE is seeking to overhaul its finances and attract visitors and investment.