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Shrine Board conferred with ‘Sport for Social Good’ Award at Sportstar Aces Awards

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KATRA: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has made a significant accomplishment when it was given the Chairperson's Choice - Sport for Social Good Award at the Sportstar Aces Awards-2024, which were hosted by Sportstar and held in Mumbai. This award is in recognition of the Board's significant efforts to extend its support beyond religious realms. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board's chief executive officer, Anshul Garg, received the award from the Hindu Group's chairperson, Nirmala Lakshman. A wide array of well-known athletes from all disciplines attended this yearly festival of sports and athletes.Anshul Garg, the Chief Executive Officer, accepted the award on behalf of the Board and thanked the Hindu Group. He also discussed the goals and purposes behind the establishment of the Sports Complex, noting that the Shrine Board, which has a strong commitment to societal betterment, established a comprehensive sports facility in Katra town in 2016 with top-notch coaching and training facilities in order to identify talent in the area and develop future athletes who will compete and win medals in various levels of competition.He continued by saying that this ongoing programme, which is led by Lieutenant Governor JK-UT Shri Manoj Sinha, has been supporting young people and giving them a stage on which to display their abilities. This demonstrates the Board's dedication to promoting sportsmanship through competitive physical activities and has greatly contributed to the development of future national champions, as evidenced by the athletes who represent our nation at international events. The CEO also praised the accomplishments of Sports Complex's Para Archers, three of whom will compete for India in the forthcoming Paralympic Games in Paris. He emphasised that the success attained at the games is reviving the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex and the approximately 150 aspiring athletes who are receiving instruction in sports like archery, athletics, judo, and shooting. In a short period of time, the athletes trained in the sports complex have shown encouraging results in a variety of contests, taking home a hefty haul of 80 medals at the national and 12 at the international level. In recognition of the medals she won at National and International Sports Arena while shooting with her feet, Arjuna Awardee Paraarcher Sheetal Devi of SMVD Sports Complex won the Sportstar Aces Award in the categories for "Sportstar of the Year (female)" and "Popular Choice Award for "Moment of the Year" during the Award Ceremony.It is noteworthy that in October of last year, at her debut Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, the world's first armless archer, Sheetal, earned a record three medals. Two gold medals in the mixed doubles and women's solo categories, as well as a silver in the women's doubles compound, were among the remarkable haul. Sheetal also won a silver medal at the World Para Archery Championships in Pilsen, Czech Republic, earlier in 2023. The top para competitor in the world, who also took home the gold in the compound open category at the first-ever Khelo India Para Games on December 16 in New Delhi, has his sights set on the gold in the forthcoming Paris Paralympic Games. It's important to note that paraarchers connected to the Board not only earned gold in paraarchery competitions but also qualified for the Paris Paralympics in 2024. [caption id="attachment_10589" align="alignnone" width="300"] Shrine Board conferred with 'Sport for Social Good' Award at Sportstar Aces Awards[/caption]

India has nearly 97 crore voters now, says EC

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NEW DELHI: The Election Commission announced on Friday that there will be nearly 97 crore Indian voters who can cast ballots in the Lok Sabha elections this year. Additionally, it stated that the voter list now includes nearly two crore youthful voters, or those between the ages of 18 and 29. Since the previous Lok Sabha elections in 2019, there has been a 6% rise in the number of registered voters. "The largest electorate in the world 96.88 crore are registered to vote for the forthcoming General Elections in India," claimed the Election Commission. According to the poll panel, the gender ratio grew from 940 in 2023 to 948 in 2024. An official noted that the Commission has placed a specific focus on the integrity and health of the electoral roll in addition to disclosures and openness in the roll updating process. At a news conference in Pune, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar had described the different activities associated with updating the electoral records and the involvement of political parties at each step. [caption id="attachment_10586" align="alignnone" width="300"] India has nearly 97 crore voters now, says EC[/caption]

Rajya Sabha Takes Up Three Bills On J&K

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New Delhi, Feb: The Rajya Sabha on Friday took up for consideration and passage three bills on Jammu and Kashmir that seek to provide reservation to Other Backward Classes in local bodies and modify the…

J&K Police seize 8 quintals of illegally procured rice in Budgam, 04 accused arrested

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BUDGAM: In the Budgam area of Central Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Police reported on Friday that they had apprehended four suspects and recovered eight quintals of rice that had been obtained illegally. "Today Budgam Police foiled a black marketing attempt by seizing 800Kg of rice meant for government ration depots," a police spokesperson stated. The police party of Police Post Soibugh stopped a freight carrier with three people on board that had the chassis number (*BBXWRC 66797 Chasis) at the Naka check at Arath Crossing." "During preliminary questioning they disclosed their identities as Nisar Ahmad Lone S/O Ab Rashid Lone R/O Singapora Pattan, Ab Qayoom Bhat S/O Sonaullah Bhat R/O Singhpora Pattan, Ab Majid wani S/O Ghulam Rasool wani R/O Arath Budgam" , according to him. [caption id="attachment_10580" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Police seize 8 quintals of illegally procured rice in Budgam, 04 accused arrested[/caption]

Two Terrorist Hideouts Unearthed In Baramulla

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Srinagar, Feb 9: According to officials on Friday, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore area have discovered two terrorist hideouts and have also retrieved a cache of weapons and ammunition. According to the officials, during the search operation that turned up the weapons and ammunition haul, two suspected terror associates were also taken into custody. They claimed that during their investigation into a terror-related case in the vicinity of the Sopore authorities Station last year, authorities found useful information.Security personnel discovered a concrete bunker when they conducted a search of the home of terrorist commander Abdul Qayoom Najar, who was killed. "During the search, weapons and ammunition, including IEDs, pistols, pistol magazines, live ammunition, and other incriminating electronic items, were recovered from a secret concrete hideout inside Abdul Rashid Najar's residential house," the officials stated. They claimed that after being placed under arrest, Abdul Rashid Najar, a relative of the terrorist commander who was killed, confessed to having assisted a Sopore resident named Abdul Jameel Larah in similar subversive actions.According to the officials, weapons, ammunition, and other evidence of Larah's guilt were found during the searches of her home, and both of the accused were taken into custody. [caption id="attachment_10577" align="alignnone" width="300"] Two Terrorist Hideouts Unearthed In Baramulla[/caption]

Former PM PV Narasimha Rao to be conferred Bharat Ratna: PM Modi

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NEW DELHI: Former Prime Minister and veteran leader of Congress, Late P V Narasimha Rao will be conferred with the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday. Taking to…

No Relief From Intense Cold In Kashmir, Jammu Temp Below Normal

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SRINAGAR, Feb 9: Due to a bright night sky, Kashmir saw extreme cold on Friday, with the minimum temperature in Jammu division remaining below average. According to a release from the Meteorological (MeT) Department, the minimum temperature was minus 4.8 in Srinagar, minus 9 in Gulmarg, and minus 10.3 in Pahalgam. The lowest temperature in the Ladakh region was minus 16.1 in Leh town and minus 19.8 in Kargil. At 2 in Banihal, Bhaderwah minus 1.6, Katra 5.8, Batote 3.3, and Jammu city's 5.3 was the lowest temperature of the night. Since the MeT office has predicted dry weather with clear skies through February 14th, the extreme cold is probably going to linger for at least an additional four to five days. [caption id="attachment_10571" align="alignnone" width="300"] No Relief From Intense Cold In Kashmir, Jammu Temp Below Normal[/caption]

Haldwani Violence | DM Says Incident Not Communal, Demolition Peaceful, Mob Attacked Force

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Nainital, Feb 9: Following an anti-encroachment sweep on Thursday, violence broke out in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani, Uttarakhand. As a result, security has been increased in the area plagued by violence. Nainital District Magistrate Vandana Singh expressed profound concern about the Haldwani violent event, calling it regrettable and promising that the perpetrators will be identified and faced with severe consequences. Singh advised everyone not to turn the incident into a sensitive or communal matter, stressing that it was not communal in character. She made it clear that the retaliation did not include any specific community."The mob has completely wrecked the police station...This occurrence is regrettable. Strict measures will be implemented if the offender is recognised. This was not a group incident. I ask that it not be made sensitive or communal. No specific community took offence.This was an attempt to subvert the state apparatus, the government, and the status quo of law and order.There will be another briefing in the evening, the speaker stated. In her Friday media appearance, Nainital DM Vandana Singh gave specifics of the violence that occurred in Haldwani after an anti-encroachment campaign. "Two people have died, as far as official information is concerned," DM Singh stated.The DM clarified that the property was uninhabited, refuting rumours that it was a madrasa. The two buildings on the vacant lot are not recognised as religious buildings by any means, nor are they registered as such. "Some refer to the building as a madrasa," she continued. The demolition drive began amicably, according to the DM, but stones were thrown at the Municipal Corporation personnel. According to the DM, the forces' attack was prearranged. "The demolition drive began amicably, with the force being used to prevent...The team from our Municipal Corporation was attacked with stones.It was intended for the forces to be attacked on the day of the demolition drive.The first mob, which was carrying stones, dispersed, while the second mob entered carrying petrol bombs. Our staff did not use any force, and this was an unwarranted incident," she stated. She went on, "You can see (in the video) that the administration and the police force are not provoking or harming anybody." The DM stated that many locations have seen action taken against encroachment following the HC's directive. This was not a singular incident, nor was it directed towards a specific resource. "Action has been taken against encroachment at several areas in Haldwani following the HC's ruling.Everyone received notice and an opportunity to be heard.A few people did contact the HC; some were given time, while others were not. Where time was not given demolition drive was conducted by PWD &…

Article 370′ trailer: Yami Gautam in her fierce avatar as investigative agent grabs eyeballs

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MUMBAI: Yami Gautam is gearing up for the release of her next film, 'Article 370'. The makers of the film unveiled the trailer for the movie today. The trailer showcases terrorism and corruption in Jammu…

JKP bids farewell to Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi

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JAMMU: Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi said goodbye to his fellow soldiers during a moving farewell event at Police Headquarters. He expressed his sincere gratitude for the long-lasting friendship between the Jammu Kashmir Police and the army. Lt Gen Dwivedi emphasised that the two forces are symbiotic, saying, "We work together, sweat together, and bleed together." Recognising that collaboration is essential in the fight against terrorism, Lt Gen Dwivedi praised the unmatched synergy that the J&K Police and the army have developed over the course of 40 years of devoted service. He was upbeat about the collaboration going forward and projected even bigger achievements.As Lt Gen. Dwivedi takes up his new position as Vice Chief of Army Staff, he expressed his unwavering support for the J&K Police. This was also expressed by R K Goyal FC (ACS), who wished the departing commander well and commended him for his excellent leadership. RR Swain, the Director General of Police J&K, reiterated these remarks, thanking Lt Gen Dwivedi for his cooperation and praising his outstanding service. "A professional soldier par excellence," Swain said, highlighting the relationship with the respected officer and the source of inspiration.Swain bemoaned his departure and expressed optimism for ongoing engagement, highlighting the deep trust and relationship that Lt Gen Dwivedi had built with the Jammu and Kashmir Police. This underscores the importance of collaborative efforts for the growth of the region. Lt Gen Dwivedi awarded the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Disc—a symbol of their dedication to duty—to ADGP Jammu Zone Anand Jain and IGP (POS) PHQ, B S Tuti in appreciation of their exceptional service. Officers' exchange of mementos, which stand for a common dedication to the security and well-being of the area, strengthened their relationship even more. [caption id="attachment_10562" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP bids farewell to Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi[/caption]

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