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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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SC Refuses To Stay New Law On Appointment Of CEC, ECs By Panel Excluding CJI, Issues Notice
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SC Refuses To Stay New Law On Appointment Of CEC, ECs By Panel Excluding CJI, Issues Notice

NEW DELHI, Feb 13: The new law, which calls for the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners to be appointed by a panel that does not include the Chief Justice of India, was not granted a stay of execution by the Supreme Court on Tuesday. The Association for Democratic Reforms, an NGO, filed a plea. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta noted the case for hearing in April along with other pending petitions on the subject. The bench sent notice to the Centre. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, was challenged in court as not being constitutionally valid.Representing the NGO, attorney Prashant Bhushan argued that the statute goes against the ruling of the Supreme Court's Constitution Bench, which stipulated that the CJI must be present on the committee that chooses the CEC and ECs. He stated that the request will become futile if the law's implementation is not stopped and that two election commissioners are about to retire. Sorry, but we are unable to provide you with temporary relief in this case. The constitutional legitimacy debate is never settled. When Bhushan argued for an interim stay, the bench responded, "We know our parameters for granting interim relief."The new law stipulates that the President will appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners upon the recommendation of a Selection Committee made up of the following members: (a) the Prime Minister, who will serve as Chairperson; (b) the Leader of the Opposition in the House of People, who will serve as Member; and (c) a Union Cabinet Minister, who will be nominated by the Prime Minister, who will serve as Member. According to the plea, the law was passed in 2023 in order to fill the void created by Article 324(2) of the Indian Constitution."On the other hand, the challenged part reinstates the previous legal position, which states that the executive branch alone would appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioner. Prime Ministers and Union Cabinet Ministers who are nominated by the Prime Minister make up the majority of the selection committee, according to the statement. [caption id="attachment_10902" align="alignnone" width="300"] SC Refuses To Stay New Law On Appointment Of CEC, ECs By Panel Excluding CJI, Issues Notice[/caption]  …

Main accused involved in killing of two Punjab residents in Srinagar arrested: JKP
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Main accused involved in killing of two Punjab residents in Srinagar arrested: JKP

SRINAGAR: One terrorist who was involved in the attack on Punjabi migrant labourers who were killed in Central Kashmir's Srinagar area last week has reportedly been apprehended, according to Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday. The ADGP Vijay Kumar said at a news conference that on February 7, 2024, at roughly 1900 hours, two people in Shalla Kadal, Shaheed Gunj Srinagar, were shot by unidentified terrorists. "In this incident, one Amritpal Singh S/o Sarmukh Singh R/o Chamyari succumbed to his injuries on spot," he stated. "Rohit Masi, S/o Parin Masi, R/o Chamyari, Amritsar, was taken to SMHS Hospital and subsequently to SKIMS Soura Srinagar for emergency care." Afterwards, on February 8, 2024, Rohit Masi passed away from his wounds," he claimed. It is important to note that Amritpal and Rohit were travelling to their lodging when they returned to Srinagar from Amritsar. "Srinagar Police detected the case leading to the identification of the accused who carried out the terrorist attack on these two individuals from Punjab and subsequent recovery of weapon of offence and other incriminating material," he continued. "Case FIR no. 08/2024 u/s 302, 307 IPC, 7/27 Arms Act, 15, 16, and 20 ULA(P) Act was registered in PS Shaheed Gunj." "Technical and field analysis allowed Srinagar Police to focus on a few suspects. Later, on the basis of compelling evidence gathered throughout the inquiry, they identified and detained the primary accused, Adil Manzoor Langoo, son of Manzoor Ahmad Langoo, Rio Zaldager Srinagar.The accused and his handler in Pakistan were found to have plotted together to commit the terror crime, according to the ADGP. He described the accused as a radicalised and extremely motivated person. According to him, his handler in Pakistan incited him to do the terror assault on social media. "The handler gave him the weapon to promote the plot, and then he inspired him to carry out the attack. To further this, the accused named his targets, followed them around Shalla Kadal's lanes on the fatal day, and opened fire on them both; as a result, they both died from their wounds," he continued. Relevantly, TRF, an affiliate of LeT, has taken credit for this attack on their social media page. In the meantime, the DIG CKR has formed a SIT under the direction of SP South to look into the situation, and more research is being done quickly. [caption id="attachment_10896" align="alignnone" width="300"] Main accused involved in killing of two Punjab residents in Srinagar arrested: JKP[/caption]      …

Jammu GMC To Get NGS Testing Facility To Detect Early Stage Of Cancer
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Jammu GMC To Get NGS Testing Facility To Detect Early Stage Of Cancer

JAMMU, Feb 13: The first medical facility in the Jammu region to have an NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) testing facility for early cancer detection and diagnosis is the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC), Jammu. According to official sources on Tuesday, work on the NGS facility in the Jammu GMC is anticipated to begin in February. According to sources, "the Government Medical College and Hospital in Jammu will have the NGS test facility in the MicroBiology Department by the end of February for early diagnosis of cancer-like symptoms."Notably, the NGS is a massively parallel sequencing technology that provides incredibly high throughput, speed, and scalability. Using this approach, the nucleotide order of entire genomes or specific DNA or RNA portions can be ascertained. NGS provides speed, sensitivity, and accuracy benefits over conventional approaches that could have a big influence on the cancer community.NGS avoids the need to order several tests in order to identify the causative mutation because it can evaluate multiple genes in a single experiment. According to official sources, "in the first phase, 100 tests will be conducted in testing mode, and based upon the results, the facility will be a regular feature." They also stated that early diagnosis of cancer can benefit in both prevention and treatment. According to them, people suffering from chronic diseases will benefit from the opening of the NGS test centre in Jammu and early identification can assist patients receive treatment on time."We are on the job, and the NGS test facility is expected to begin in the hospital by the next two weeks," stated Dr. (Prof) Ashutosh Sharma, a renowned oncologist and the principal of Government Medical College and Hospital in Jammu. The principal stated, "It will be the first of its kind facility in the GMC in the Jammu region, and it will start with breast cancer initially." Reports state that during the previous five years, more than 55,000 cases of cancer were found in Jammu and Kashmir. The Health Ministry reports that there were 12396 instances of cancer in 2019, 12726 in 2020, 13060 in 2021, and 13395 in 2022.Fifty percent of cancer-related deaths in Jammu and Kashmir are attributable to breast, cervical, and mouth cancer in women, and lung and lung cancer in males. According to official sources, "the State Cancer Institute Jammu has registered more than 6,000 cancer cases in the last year." [caption id="attachment_10893" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jammu GMC To Get NGS Testing Facility To Detect Early Stage Of Cancer[/caption]  

PM Modi announces ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ to boost solar power
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PM Modi announces ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ to boost solar power

NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that his administration is beginning the "PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana," which seeks to light up one crore families by delivering up to 300 units of free electricity per month. The initiative is intended to promote solar power and sustainable progress. According to Modi, the project would require more over Rs 75,000 crore in funding. "We are introducing the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to promote sustainable development and people's well-being. The prime minister stated on X that the project, which has an investment of more than Rs 75,000 crore, intends to light up 1 crore households by giving out up to 300 units of free electricity each month.The central government will make sure that there is no financial strain on the people, he claimed, offering everything from substantial subsidies that will be paid straight into people's bank accounts to extraordinarily favourable bank loans. The prime minister went on to say that all parties involved will be connected to a National Online Portal. Modi stated that incentives would be provided to urban local bodies and panchayats to encourage rooftop solar systems within their jurisdictions in order to popularise this plan at the grassroots level. "At the same time, the scheme will lead to more income, lesser power bills and employment generation for people," stated the prime minister. "Let's advance sustainable development and solar energy. I implore all home customers to apply for the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana at https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in, especially if they are young," Modi stated. [caption id="attachment_10889" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi announces ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ to boost solar power[/caption]  

Only some people benefitting from ‘system’, others paying GST and dying of hunger: Rahul

CHHATTISGARH: Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Congress, attacked the BJP-led Centre on Tuesday, saying that while everyone else in the nation was paying taxes and going hungry, a select few were profiting from the "system" in the nation. In Udaipur, in the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, Gandhi addressed a gathering as part of his 'Bharata Jodo Nyay Yatra'. He claimed that if the people raise their voices against anything, the ED, CBI, and the I-T department will take action against them. He asserted that the nation's citizens were being treated unfairly around-the-clock, which was the reason for the violence and hatred that was spreading. Maybe it has been going on for so long that people aren't even aware of it.Gandhi claimed that it had turned into a habit. "You (the people) need to ask yourself three times a day how much money you are receiving from the national coffers on a daily basis. How much you are receiving in return for your day's worth of work and suffering. You will discover in ten days that a system is abandoning you, and the PM is in charge of it ", he said. "No one from the 73% population group—which includes the underprivileged from the general category, Dalits and tribal people, and the backward classes—exists in that system. Gandhi asserted, "Under that system, 100–200...1000–2000 people are benefiting while the rest of the people just watch, starve to death, and pay GST." 'Nyay' (justice) was thus added to the Bharat Jodo Yatra, he remarked. The head of Congress motioned for one of the men in the crowd to get into his car and gave an explanation of how the "system" is supposed to be hitting the people the hardest. What would be the first thing to do if this person went to a market and two or three persons decided to steal his wallet? He stated. "The first individual, the thief, will take his focus elsewhere. You are being mislead in this way. Then the second individual shows up and takes the wallet. Demonetisation and GST are equivalent (act). Finally, the third person—the thief—slaps you twice if you make any noise. Gandhi said, "If you are a small shopkeeper and you voice your disagreement, the CBI, I-T, and ED will come."      

Don’t pay heed, support or join those spreading chaos, rumors about J&K : LG Manoj Sinha
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Don’t pay heed, support or join those spreading chaos, rumors about J&K : LG Manoj Sinha

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated on Tuesday that while there are a few groups attempting to sow discord and misunderstanding regarding J&K, there is no need to take notice of, support, or associate with them, without identifying any regional political parties. Reporters were interacting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha outside the 'J&K Sambaav' event at Prithvi Raj Road in New Delhi. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated, "I want to say there is no need to support and join their ranks, but there are a few elements spreading false information about J&K."He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's direction and leadership, Jammu and Kashmir has seen a significant transformation in the last four to five years. To showcase this transformation to the people of the country and outside, the government organised a seven-day J&K Sambaav event here today. "J&K has had a massive influx of tourists, especially foreigners, since gaining its freedom. Prior to the last two years, J&K registered 1.87 cr and 2.17 lac, respectively, in tourist traffic. Additionally, foreign visitor arrivals have increased by 2.5 percent, according to LG Sinha. In response to a question, LG Sinha stated that the goal of J&K Paharis receiving reservations was to integrate them into society so they could contribute to the development of the country."Those who remained in earlier decades made an attempt to integrate them into society at large. If we want to turn India into a Viksit Bharat, I think everyone should have a part to play," he stated. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha made an appeal to the media to help inform citizens and visitors from outside about the developments that have occurred in Jammu and Kashmir over the past four to five years. [caption id="attachment_10882" align="alignnone" width="300"] Don't pay heed, support or join those spreading chaos, rumors about J&K : LG Manoj Sinha[/caption]    

“PM Modi’s Upcoming Public Rally in Jammu: Union Minister Announces”
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“PM Modi’s Upcoming Public Rally in Jammu: Union Minister Announces”

JAMMU, Feb 13:Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak at a rally in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on February 20. The Udhampur parliamentary constituency of the Prime Minister's office's minister of state was there when the Katra-Delhi Vande Bhart Express train was stopped at the Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway station. To better serve the locals, a brief pause of the medium-distance superfast express train was implemented at the railway stations at Udhampur and Kathua."Prime Minister J.K. should come visit J-K. prior to the election code of conduct taking effect. The minister told reporters in Udhampur, "His schedule, which includes launching several projects and a public meeting, has been completed on February 20. The prime minister will open many projects during his visit, including the Shahpur-Kandi Dam project, the Devika project at Udhampur, the highest railway bridge over Chenab in the Reasi district, and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Vijaypur in Samba. As part of the continuing prestigious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project, the 1.3 kilometre Chenab rail bridge, which is situated 359 metres above the river bed – 35 metres higher than the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris — forms an essential link in the 111-km stretch from Katra to Banihal. The dream project to connect Kashmir with the rest of the country by train has been delayed for May in order to finish the outstanding work. Modi is also expected to launch the approximately 33-km Banihal-Samber segment, which is ready for train operations, according to the officials.The minister claimed that since the prime minister began his 2014 election campaign following his "darshan" at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, Jammu and Kashmir, and particularly Udhampur, have consistently been at the top of his list of priorities. Additionally, he expressed gratitude to the minister of railways for granting the public's demand that the Vande Bharat train be stopped at Udhampur and Kathua."We appreciate the railway ministry's acceptance of our request. After Kashmir is connected to the rest of the country by train in the next two to three months, Udhampur, which is home to the northern command headquarters, would become a significant hub, the minister stated. According to him, the train station has been added to the Amrit Rail station category in order to support its advancement. Similar to how the Kathua district borders Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, the minister stated that the new initiative—the halting of Vande Bharat—will promote trade and industry in addition to helping the youth, particularly the students. [caption id="attachment_10879" align="alignnone" width="300"] “PM Modi’s Upcoming Public Rally in Jammu: Union Minister Announces”[/caption]  

Farooq Informs ED He Is Not In Srinagar, Wont Depose On Tuesday
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Farooq Informs ED He Is Not In Srinagar, Wont Depose On Tuesday

Srinagar, Feb 13: Farooq Abdullah, the leader of the National Conference, has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case. According to official sources, he has notified the agency that he will not be present on Tuesday. They claimed that "an email and a letter" were used by the Srinagar Lok Sabha member to inform the ED officers of this. Although sources claimed he is now in Jammu, he was invited to appear for questioning on Tuesday at the ED office in Srinagar. The 86-year-old lawmaker was not present when the central agency in this matter last called him on January 11.Alleged financial irregularities at the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association are the subject of an ED probe. The Enforcement Directorate filed charges against the former chief minister in this case in 2022. The ED had stated that the case concerned the purported embezzlement of JKCA finances through cash withdrawals from its bank accounts that went missing and transfers to a number of unaffiliated individuals' personal bank accounts, including those of JKCA office bearers. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) charge sheet against the same accused, submitted in 2018, serves as the foundation for the agency's case. [caption id="attachment_10876" align="alignnone" width="300"] Farooq Informs ED He Is Not In Srinagar, Wont Depose On Tuesday[/caption]