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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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Trial run for Electric Train held

RAMBAN: On about 40 km of track and tunnels between Banihal and Sangaldan Railway Stations, the first Electric Train trial run from Banihal to Khari to Sangaldan section on Banihal-Katra portion of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project in Ramban was successfully completed. The engineers of Northern Railway, Firozpur Division, have successfully completed the 25 KV railway electrification work between Khari-Sumbar-Sangaldan Stations. The engineers from Konkan and Ircon International Limited, who were hired by Northern Railway for the USBRL Project, have also reported thatHigh-speed train test runs on the recently constructed rail lines between Banihal-Khari-Sumber Stations were carried out earlier in December and January. According to railway officers in Banihal, the first electric engine trial run was successfully carried out late Friday, and the work on the Sumbar and Sangaldan rail lines was completed. The Northern Railway top officers, engineers, and representatives from the construction firms Konkan and IRCON witnessed the electric engine train trial runs, according to the railway officers. It is important to note that the Banihal-Khari-Sumbar-Sangaldan Railway Stations have already undergone completion and are operational. According to Northern Railways sources, the Banihal to Sangaldan segment of the USBRL project is operational and the construction on the train line is nearly finished. [caption id="attachment_10735" align="alignnone" width="300"] Trial run for Electric Train held[/caption]  

President Murmu Witnesses Ceremonial Change-Over Of Army Guard Battalion At Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi, Feb 11: On Sunday, President Droupadi Murmu was present for the ceremonial handover of command of the Army Guard Battalion based at Rashtrapati Bhavan. During the ceremony, the 1st Battalion of the 5th Gorkha Rifles assumed command from the 6th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment, which had served as the ceremonial Army Guard Battalion. At Rashtrapati Bhavan, the ceremonial Army Guard is rotated among several infantry battalions in the Army.Apart from providing ceremonial guard duties at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Army Guard Battalion also conducts ceremonial duties at several significant occasions, including the Guard of Honour to dignitaries, the Republic Day parade, the Independence Day parade, and the Beating the Retreat Ceremony. The president gave thanks to the officers and troops of the 6th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment for their adherence to the finest military traditions and their hard work in carrying out their duties at Rashtrapati Bhavan during the occasion.According to a release from Rashtrapati Bhavan, she greeted the 1st Battalion of the 5th Gorkha Rifles and expressed confidence that, during their tenure, they will set a new standard at the Rashtrapati Bhavan after their great 166-year history. On May 22, 1858, the 1st Battalion of the 5th Gorkha Rifles was created. The regiment saw action in both World Wars and was recognised for numerous bravery-related achievements.   [caption id="attachment_10712" align="alignnone" width="300"] President Murmu Witnesses Ceremonial Change-Over Of Army Guard Battalion At Rashtrapati Bhavan[/caption]

‘Bhakti-shakti’ confluence led to grand Ram temple construction in Ayodhya: Yogi

PUNE: Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath claimed on Sunday that the "saga of 500 years of slavery" was broken by the convergence of "bhakti and shakti," which resulted in the building of the magnificent Ram temple in Ayodhya. Adityanath praised Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for defying Mughal emperor Aurangzeb while speaking at the Geeta Bhakti Amrit Mahotsav in Alandi, Maharashtra's Pune region. On January 22, this year, a lavish ceremony was organised at the Ayodhya shrine to dedicate the idol of Ram Lalla. According to Adityanath, devotion and strength are coming together today as "shakti and bhakti" come together. By ending the tale of 500 years of enslavement, the union of bhakti and shakti resulted in the building of the magnificent Ram Mandir at Ayodhya. We had the chance to see that extraordinary occasion," he remarked. Maharashtra's population is lucky, according to the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, since they have been blessed by saints for hundreds of years. "This shakti is defeating the adversaries because it sprang from bhakti. From this area, Samarth Ramdas had spawned Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who defied the authority of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and was abandoned to suffer and die, with no one caring about him even now "said the speaker. The chief minister of UP claimed that Maharashtra is known as the region of valour because of its closeness to venerable saints. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is a manifestation of strength and devotion, he stated. Adityanath claimed to have travelled to Agra following his election as Uttar Pradesh's chief minister. There was a 'Mughal museum' under construction. Since we are related to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and not the Mughals, I suggested that the museum be named in his honour," he remarked. According to Adityanath, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is also honoured by the defensive corridor that Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced will be built in Uttar Pradesh. "I am sure that the country's armed forces are achieving the aim of getting atmanirbhar (self-reliant)," he stated. [caption id="attachment_10707" align="alignnone" width="300"] 'Bhakti-shakti' confluence led to grand Ram temple construction in Ayodhya: Yogi[/caption]  

CEO Railway Board visits USBRL Project in J&K, reviews progress

JAMMU:  The Railway Board's chairman and chief executive officer, Jaya Varma Sinha, visited this location in-depth to assess the USBRL Project's progress. During the inspection, other senior officers in attendance included Shobhan Chaudhuri, General Manager/Northern Railway; Sandeep Gupta, CAO/USBRL; Sanjay Gupta, CMD/KRCL; V P Singh, PCE/NR; U. C. Joshi, PCOM/NR; and Sanjay Sahu, Divisional Railway Manager/Firozpur. Jaya Varma Sinha started his inspection in Katra and proceeded to Tunnel No. T-33 (formerly known as T-1). She carried out a motor trolley inspection before doing a thorough on-foot inspection of the crucial work still being done on Tunnel T-33. She noted the excellent job being done by the project team despite the extremely difficult geological conditions and advised them to adhere to all safety precautions.In order to link the Katra-Reasi segment, Jaya Verma gave the project officials instructions to speed the completion of balance works. She proceeded with the motor trolley inspection of Tunnel T-34 (formerly T-2) and went on to inspect track, E&M, S&T and RE works. She was satisfied with the calibre and advancement of these works as she passed via Anji Bridge, Reasi Station, Bakkal Station, Chenab Bridge and the Dugga railway station. CRB met with representatives from NR, KRCL, and IRCON to discuss the USBRL project's progress at the Chenab Bridge site. The CRB expressed satisfaction with the project's pace of work and instructed the project authorities to keep a close eye on all remaining work, particularly the Sawalkote yard and Tunnel T-1 projects, to make sure there are no delays.   [caption id="attachment_10701" align="alignnone" width="300"] CEO Railway Board visits USBRL Project in J&K, reviews progress[/caption]

Assembly elections in J&K before Sep 2024: Tarun Chugh

SRINAGAR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has been under fire for not holding polls in Jammu and Kashmir, declared today that the state would have elections before September. "Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls will take place prior to September," declared Tarun Chugh, the chief BJP general secretary, on Saturday. According to Chugh, the BJP wants Assembly elections to take place as soon as feasible. He did, however, clarify that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has the last say and that the BJP is ready for polls before September. He pointed to recent bills that give Paharis in the area reservations, praising the BJP for its earlier, model efforts to provide similar privileges to other underprivileged groups like Gujjars.Politicians such as Omar Abdullah, the vice-president of the National Conference, have accused the BJP and the Election Commission of postponing the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. According to Abdullah, if the region's Assembly elections were held today, the BJP would not even win ten seats. Omar has earlier expressed regret about the Supreme Court's directive to hold Assembly elections before September. "In other words, the EC ought to be embarrassed of itself. The citizens need an apology from the EC. The Supreme Court made the ruling that had to be made. The Indian government ought to have assisted the EC in making the decision to hold elections. However, neither of them seemed to care about it.In its ruling on December 11 of last year, the Supreme Court ruled that Article 370 had been revoked and ordered the Election Commission (EC) to conduct polls in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30. Leading a five-judge Constitution Bench, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud declared that direct elections were an essential component of democracy and could not be excluded. [caption id="attachment_10698" align="alignnone" width="300"] Assembly elections in J&K before Sep 2024: Tarun Chugh[/caption]  

3 chargesheeted for duping farmers in Jammu

JAMMU:  According to an official, the Crime Branch of the Jammu and Kashmir Police filed a charge sheet here on Saturday against three individuals, including a bank employee, for allegedly defrauding farmers after offering them a significant sum for their produce. According to a crime branch spokesperson, a 604-page charge sheet was filed against two brothers from R S Pura, Sonu and Shashi Gupta (who works for a bank), as well as their neighbour Gourav Gupta, at a local court. He stated that Tirath Singh of Gadi Garh filed a complaint in 2019 alleging that several farmers had been defrauded of their harvest and hard-earned money, which prompted the filing of the case against the accused.Singh claimed that the three men, each managing a separate company, had taken the lion's share of wheat and paddy from nearby farmers, promising them a fat profit, but they never even covered the real expenses, the spokesperson added, embezzling millions of rupees. The official stated that the case was first filed at the R S Pura Police Station and then moved to the Jammu crime branch for a thorough investigation. It was discovered during the investigation that the accused were operating three businesses while Shashi was employed by the J&K Bank and had been collecting farmers' produce. According to the spokesperson, they eventually defrauded the farmers after accepting cash deposits under the false pretence of offering high interest. [caption id="attachment_10695" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3 chargesheeted for duping farmers in Jammu[/caption]  

DM Jammu cancels 3 illegal land mutations, orders inquiry

JAMMU: Three land mutations that were fraudulently attested have been revoked by District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya, in violation of Government Order No. 254-C of 1965. The DM issued the order after taking notice of the situation and asking the Tehsildar for an update. The land mutations were related to Khasra Nos. 118, 210, and 210-Min in the village of Dhami, Tehsil Nagrota, where three individuals were granted ownership rights under Government Order No. 254-C of 1965. This order was intended to aid in the rehabilitation of families who had been displaced in 1947, 1965, and 1971. Looking through the revenue records, I discovered that the land in question did not fall within the aforementioned order's provisions because it was classified as State Land with 'Gair Mumkin Passi' soil type, meaning it was not used for agriculture. Furthermore, the territory covered by Khasra No. 210-Min belonged to the Forest Department. The DM duly called the parties who were granted ownership rights to a hearing, but they did not show up. Upon conducting a thorough analysis of the revenue records and reviewing the Tehsildar's report, the DM determined that the contested mutations were fraudulent and unlawful, and as such, were revoked. Within two days, Tehsildar Nagrota was instructed to make the necessary record corrections and turn in a report detailing the actions taken. In order to take the appropriate additional steps, he must also divulge the identities of the delinquent officials who illegally entered the contested mutations. [caption id="attachment_10692" align="alignnone" width="300"] DM Jammu cancels 3 illegal land mutations, orders inquiry[/caption]  

Man booked under PSA for ‘unlawful activities’ in Rajouri

JAMMU: According to police, a guy was charged under the draconian Public Safety Act for allegedly engaging in illegal activities that threatened law and order in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to a police spokeswoman, Mohammad Azam, a resident of Pukharni in the Nowshera subdivision, was taken into custody by police and was promptly put in the Rajouri district jail. He claimed that the Rajouri DM had ordered Azam's detention after receiving a thorough report from the district police office. The spokesman stated that between 2013 and 2021, the accused was the subject of several criminal cases filed at the Nowshera police station. He further stated that even after being included in several First Information Reports, the accused continued to engage in "unlawful acts" and to be a threat to peace and order. [caption id="attachment_10689" align="alignnone" width="300"] Man booked under PSA for ‘unlawful activities' in Rajouri[/caption]