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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…

Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials

New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…

Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…

Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah
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Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials
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Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials

BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…

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Driverless train: After loco-pilot, Northern Railway removes Kathua station master from service

KATHUA: The station master of Kathua, from where a driverless goods train rolled down to Ucchi Bassi in Punjab last month at a speed of 70 to 75 kmph, was removed from service by the Northern Railways. The notice of "removal from service" cites "negligence" as the cause, stating that it may have led to a "major incident" that claimed lives. According to reports dated February 29, the train's loco-pilot has already been withdrawn from service on a similar basis. seen the notices that the concerned Firozpur division disciplinary authorities had served to the station master and the loco-pilot. They imply that on February 25, the day of the incident, both were cut off from services.It was unknown what steps were taken against other railway officials who were engaged in the incident. The notice stated that Triveni Lal Gupta, the station master, "failed to fulfil his meant duties" and "observe saved practises" in addition to the loco-pilot's failure to balance the train by applying all of the engine's and waggons' brakes. Railway sources state that the station master is expected to double-check everything and chain the engine's wheels to the rail to prevent it from sliding after a loco-pilot stabilises an engine to report for duty. Within 45 days of receiving a copy of the order, the loco-pilot and the station master are both required to file an appeal with the appellate authority against the punitive action.It was previously stated in a joint incident report that the train was a divisional material train (DMT), which transports railway supplies for building and other uses. It had 53 waggons at the Kathua junction and no brake van, or guard's coach. According to the report, around 5:20 am, the station master was notified by the control room to instruct the driver to board the train to Jammu. However, the driver declined, citing the lack of a guard's coach or guards on the train. The report stated that the driver was instructed by the control room to stop the train, hand over his duties, and board a train to Jammu. [caption id="attachment_12277" align="alignnone" width="300"] Driverless train: After loco-pilot, Northern Railway removes Kathua station master from service[/caption]  

Lok Sabha polls: Will contest all 3 seats in Kashmir valley, says NC

SRINAGAR: The National Conference (NC) announced on Tuesday that although the party will run for all three of the Kashmir valley's Lok Sabha seats, it is now in negotiations with the Congress to determine which three seats will represent the Jammu and Ladakh areas. Both parties belong to the INDIA group, which is in opposition. Following an extended meeting of its legislative board at the party headquarters here, the NC made its announcement. Following the meeting, NC province president for Kashmir, Nasir Aslam Wani, told reporters, "The National Conference will contest these three seats from the valley on its own." However, the party led by Farooq Abdullah stated that talks with the Congress were ongoing over seat sharing for one Ladakh seat and two Jammu seats. "For the rest three seats, including Ladakh, talks with the Congress are on," Wani stated.   [caption id="attachment_12274" align="alignnone" width="300"] Lok Sabha polls: Will contest all 3 seats in Kashmir valley, says NC[/caption]