UDHAMPUR, Sep 20: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, today conducted an extensive visit to the damaged stretch of National Highway (NH-44) at Thard to review the pace of ongoing restoration works and regulation of traffic movement. The Div Com was accompanied by IGP Traffic, Regional Officer NHAI, SSP Udhampur, SSP Traffic NHW, Additional District Development…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NEW DELHI: The CBI filed a chargesheet against Anil Ambani and others over alleged fraudulent…
NEW DELHI: From October 1, the Railway Ministry will allow only Aadhaar-authenticated users to book…
JAMMU: The Northern Railways have ferried 753 metric tonnes of advance winter stocking (AWS) loads…
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to extend further the due…
NEW DELHI: The Income Tax Department clarified that the due date for filing Income Tax…
New Delhi, Feb 22: Normalisation of scores for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG is likely to be done away with this year with the National Testing Agency (NTA) planning a rejig of the crucial…
NABARANGPUR (Odisha), Feb 22: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday claimed that the BJP has ended the “credibility crisis in politics” created by the Congress and the party has won the trust of people by…
BANIHAL: A number of Rajasthan Law College employees and students who were stuck in the Banihal section of the Jammu-Srinagar route owing to landslides, shooting stones, and severe snowfall were rescued by the Indian army. The troops bravely and selflessly saved the terrified students and faculty at Mohan Lal Shukhadia University's Law College in Udaipur, Rajasthan. On February 21, severe weather-related snowfall and landslide-related obstacles left a large number of passengers stranded along the dangerous NH44 roadway. Among them were 74 students and 7 faculty members from Mohan Lal Shukhadia University's Law College in Udaipur, Rajasthan, who were caught in the storm. Seeing how urgent the situation was, Army camp Banihal gave their evacuation top priority, protecting their safety and wellbeing. They gave food, warm shelter, and medical attention to workers and students who were trapped. Principal Law College's Dr. Kalpesh Nikawat thanked the Indian Army for acting so quickly and decisively. He highlighted their bravery and willingness to take on any task, and he praised their steadfast loyalty to serve the country and its residents. [caption id="attachment_11524" align="alignnone" width="300"] Indian Army rescues stranded students, staff members of Rajasthan Law College in Banihal[/caption]
New Delhi, Feb 22: The Enforcement Directorate has issued fresh summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, asking him to appear before it on February 26 for questioning in the excise policy linked money laundering…
NEW DELHI, Feb 22: The Centre has decided to continue its flagship scheme for women safety with an approval of Rs 1,179.72 crore till 2025-26. The Union Cabinet took the decision on Wednesday night in…
SRINAGAR: Night temperature recorded a fall with Gulmarg recording minus 10.4°C in Gulmarg and Pahalgam minus 8.6°C on Thursday, officials said. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.0°C and…
RAMBAN: According to reports, an enormous landslip that occurred on Thursday in Ramban district along the Jammu-Srinagar route claimed the life of an Uttar Pradesh labourer. The landslip has caused additional delays in the opening of the highway, which has been closed to new traffic for the previous three days. According to official authorities, a new landslip happened close to Seeri, Ramban. One labourer who was supposedly employed by a private construction company was buried beneath the landslip and perished while being taken to the hospital. They recognised him as an Uttar Pradesh resident named Desh Pal.Following the most recent landslip, they reported, the Highway—the only surface route connecting the Kashmir Valley with the outside valley—remained blocked. People are advised to avoid travelling on NH-44 until the road is clean. "Restoration work is in progress at Kishtwari Pather on Jammu-Srinagar NHW, it will take some time," traffic police stated. Ask TCU for the most recent information. Over the course of the previous three days, attempts have been made to reopen the highway for traffic, which has been repeatedly hindered by landslides at various locations. Hundreds of cars, the majority of which were trucks, were trapped at various locations along the highway, which was closed on Monday. In order to move stuck cars, traffic had been partially resumed on Wednesday afternoon, but it was once more halted. They further stated that no new traffic may be permitted for three days. [caption id="attachment_11512" align="alignnone" width="300"] Labourer from UP dies under landslide on highway[/caption]
NEW DELHI: According to sources, the CBI searched 29 different places on Thursday, including the home of former governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik, in relation to allegations of corruption in the Kiru Hydropower project. According to them, the agency began operations early in the morning, mobilising some 100 officers to swoop down at 30 spots across several cities. According to them, the lawsuit is about suspected corruption in the awarding of civil works for the Rs 2,200 crore Kiru Hydro Electric Power Project (HEP). Malik, who served as governor of Jammu and Kashmir from August 23, 2018, to October 30, 2019, asserted that he received an offer of Rs 300 crore in exchange for clearing two files, one of which was related to the project."The case was registered on allegations of malpractices in award of the contract worth approximately Rs 2,200 crore of civil works of Kiru Hydro Electric Power Project(HEP) to a private company in 2019," the CBI had previously stated. previous Chenab Valley Power Projects (P) Ltd chairman Navin Kumar Chaudhary, together with previous officials M S Babu, M K Mittal, Arun Kumar Mishra, and Patel Engineering Ltd., have been booked by the agency. "Though a decision was taken in 47th Board meeting of CVPPPL (Chenab Valley Power Projects (P) Ltd) for re-tender through e-tendering with reverse auction after cancellation of ongoing tendering process, same was not implemented (as per decision taken in 48th board meeting) and tender was finally awarded to Patel Engineering Ltd," the complaint states. In January, the agency searched the homes of five individuals in relation to the case. [caption id="attachment_11509" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kiru Hydropower corruption case: CBI searches at premises of former governor Satya Pal Malik[/caption]
JAMMU: Anand Jain, the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Jammu and Kashmir, reviewed the ongoing construction at the Drug De-Addiction Centre in Channi Himmat in detail on Wednesday. ADGP Jain evaluated the project's current state and expressed a strong desire to accelerate it. He underlined how crucial it is to finish the facility as soon as possible in order to successfully handle the urgent problem of drug addiction. Jain directed the relevant authorities to speed the construction process and guarantee that all resources are provided in a timely manner by issuing clear and firm directions.He emphasised the need for prompt completion and the center's critical role in offering recovery assistance to those who are abusing substances. The ADGP said that the opening of this centre is consistent with their main objective of building a community that is safer and healthier. After it is finished, the Drug De-Addiction Centre will be a ray of hope for people who are in need, offering thorough support and treatment programmes to help people break free from the hold of addiction. [caption id="attachment_11505" align="alignnone" width="300"] ADGP reviews progress on Drug De-Addiction Centre[/caption]
NEW DELHI: Under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for the 2024–25 sugar season on Wednesday. The FRP is set at Rs 340 per quintal, with a sugar recovery rate of 10.25. More than 5 crore sugarcane farmers, together with their families and other industry participants, are anticipated to gain from this decision. Following a union cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur briefed reporters, stating that this sugarcane price is historic and almost 8% more than the FRP for the current season 2023–24. The updated FRP will be in force starting on October 1, 2024."India already pays the greatest price in the world for sugarcane. It is 107% more expensive than the A2+FL cost of sugarcane, according to Thakur, who also stated that the new FRP will guarantee the prosperity of sugarcane growers. He claimed it demonstrates that the Modi government's pledge to double farmers' income has been fulfilled. According to an official release, sugar mills will reimburse FRP of sugarcane at a recovery rate of 10.25 percent, or Rs 340 per quintal, following the CCEA's decision. It is notable that although though India is currently paying the highest price in the world for sugarcane, its government nonetheless guarantees that domestic customers would receive the cheapest sugar available worldwide. More than 5 crore sugarcane farmers (including family members) and lakhs of other people working in the sugar industry will profit from this Central Government decision, the announcement stated. Farmers would receive an extra Rs 3.32 for every 0.1 percent rise in recovery, but the same amount will be subtracted for every 0.1 percent decrease in recovery. Nonetheless, the minimum price of sugarcane, which is at 9.5 percent recovery, is Rs 315.10 per quintal. Farmers are guaranteed FRP at Rs 315.10 per quintal, even in the event of a lower sugar recovery," it stated. According to the release, the Modi administration has made sure that farmers receive the correct price for their crops at the right time during the previous ten years. According to the statement, farmers have already received payments for 99.9% of the cane dues from the previous sugar season (2022–2023) and all previous sugar seasons, resulting in the lowest amount of outstanding cane arrears in the sugar industry's history. "Sugar mills have become self-sustaining due to prompt policy interventions by the government, and since the sugar season of 2021–2022, the government has stopped providing them with financial aid. Nevertheless, the announcement stated that the Central Government has guaranteed farmers "Assured FRP and Assured Procurement" of sugarcane. [caption id="attachment_11502" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cabinet approves Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane payable by sugar factories for…
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