Srinagar, Sep 21: In a move to further enhance digital governance and promote paperless administration, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has declared that all documents and certificates hosted on DigiLocker will henceforth be treated as authentic and valid for official purposes. As per a circular issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), government has made…
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…
Srinagar, Sep 21: In a move to further enhance digital governance and promote paperless administration,…
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…
POONCH: Former J&K Chief Minister and Chairman of DPAP, Ghulam Nabi Azad has said that Article 370 and 35A was abrogated because of those leaders who raised the separatist slogans, after which not only the…
NEW DELHI: 3.4 lakh members of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have been requested by the Election Commission (EC) to be phased in for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim. The EC has also made efforts to secure sufficient rolling stocks and all necessary amenities in the trains, guaranteeing a seamless mobilisation and prompt deployment of the forces to carry out election-related tasks.The chief electoral officers of all states and Union territories have requested the deployment of CAPFs for poll-related duties, such as area domination, confidence-building measures, poll day-related duties, guarding of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and strong room centres, counting centre security, etc. during the elections, according to a communication from the EC to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). In order to guarantee free, fair, and peaceful elections, the commission has taken into account the recommendations made by the state CEOs and decided to progressively deploy up to 3,400 businesses of CAPFs throughout all states and Union territory, according to the communication. A CAPF company employs about one hundred people. It is anticipated that 920 CAPF companies will be deployed in West Bengal in phases, with another 635 companies in Jammu and Kashmir, 360 in Chhattisgarh, 295 in Bihar, 252 in Uttar Pradesh, and 250 in each of Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Punjab. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Border Security Force (BSF), the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and the National Security Guard (NSG) are the CAPFs. [caption id="attachment_10990" align="alignnone" width="300"] EC seeks 3.4 lakh CAPFs for deployment in LS polls, Assembly elections in 4 states[/caption]
SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Directorate has arrested three persons in connection with a money laundering case in Kashmir. An official said that the ED arrested three persons namely Mohammad Akabar Bhat, Fatima Shah, and Sabzzar Ahmad…
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 14: The 76th Bn, CRPF today organised Shradhanjali Programme" to pay Tributes to soldiers who attained martyrdom in Pulwama Bomb Blast on this day, five years back. Under the guidance of T H Khan, Commandant,…
KATHUA, FEBRUARY 14: The Geology and Mining Department Kathua has imposed Over Rs. 8 lakh penalty on an excavator and 04 vehicles for unauthorized mining and massive digging in Ujh River, here today. On receiving…
GANDERBAL, FEBRUARY 14: A mega awareness rally was today organized to champion the cause of gender equality and saving the girl child through the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme from Girls Higher Secondary School…
PULWAMA, FEBRUARY 14: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom Wednesday convened a pivotal meeting to advance the district's holistic agriculture development program (HADP), approving 170 crucial cases aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices…
Emphasizes importance of immediate redressal of people's grievances through unique initiative of Public Darbar SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 14: Secretary School Education, Dr. Piyush Singla presided over a mega Public Darbar at Banquet Hall in Srinagar today,…
AYODHYA: As a very solemn gesture, Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh was personally present here today to meet and welcome the devotees travelling in Special "Aastha" Train from Katra-Vaishnodevi who reached the holy city this…
NEW DELHI: Havildar Varinder Singh of the Sikh Regiment in the Indian Army has been given the Vishisht Seva Medal by President Droupadi Murmu for his creation of a "Multipurpose Octocopter," according to an official. The Singh-created 'Multipurpose Octocopter' is a multifunctional drone that may be used for a variety of missions, including grenade dropping, aerial target engagement with weaponry like the AK-47, and logistics support. Singh continued, "The Indian Army will find the 'Multipurpose Octocopter' to be very helpful." "This is also a weapon drone, with the help of a four-hand grenade MGM rifle, the enemy can be killed with pinpoint accuracy, which will prove to be a boon for the Indian Army," he stated."Multipurpose Octocopter: Developed by Havildar Varinder Singh of the Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army, this aircraft is capable of performing various tasks such as dropping grenades, engaging targets from the air with weapons like AK-47, and logistics operations. The President of India presented Havildar Varindar Singj with the Vishisht Seva Medal this year in recognition of his accomplishments, according to Indian Army officials. The Indian Armed Forces award the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM). It is awarded to Indian Armed Forces personnel at all ranks as recognition for "distinguished service of a high order." The medal has three dark blue stripes on a golden ribbon, and it is made of bronze. On January 26, 1960, the VSM was established as VSM Class-III to honour exceptional service of a high calibre. On January 27, 1967, it was renamed VSM, and it is believed that the provision was granted posthumously. [caption id="attachment_10965" align="alignnone" width="292"] Havildar Varinder Singh awarded Vishisht Seva Medal for innovative octocopter development[/caption]
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