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More than 97 pc of Rs 2,000 notes returned to banking system: RBI

editor November 2, 2023

MUMBAI: Only over Rs 10,000 crore worth of bank notes are still in circulation, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which stated on Wednesday that more than 97% of the Rs 2,000 notes have been reinserted into the financial system. The RBI declared on May 19 that banknotes with a denomination of Rs 2,000 will no longer be in circulation. "The total value of Rs 2,000 bank notes in circulation, which amounted to Rs 3.56 lakh crore as at the close of business on May 19, 2023 when the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 bank notes was announced, has declined to Rs 0.10 lakh crore as at the close of business on October 31, 2023," the circular stated.As a result, the central bank reported that over 97% of the Rs 2,000 bank notes that were in circulation as of May 19, 2023, had been returned. The public can deposit and/or exchange the two thousand rupee notes at any of the nation's 19 RBI offices. "The people is kindly asked to use the option of mailing the Rs 2,000 bank notes via India Post post outlets. As a result, there will be no need to visit RBI offices in order to deposit or exchange the Rs 2,000 bank notes," the central bank stated. The initial request was made to the public and entities holding these notes to exchange or deposit them in bank accounts by September 30.October 7 was added to the deadline. On October 7, deposit and exchange services at bank locations were stopped. At 19 RBI offices, people have had the option of exchanging their currency or having the same amount credited to their bank accounts as of October 8. In the meantime, lengthy lines are seen at RBI offices during business hours to exchange or deposit Rs 2,000 notes. Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, and Thiruvananthapuram are the 19 RBI offices that deposit and exchange bank notes. November 2016 saw the introduction of the Rs 2,000 bank notes, which replaced the then-current Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 bank notes. [caption id="attachment_4820" align="alignnone" width="300"] More than 97 pc of Rs 2,000 notes returned to banking system: RBI[/caption]

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Four LeT terrorist associates arrested in Baramulla

editor November 2, 2023

BARAMULLA: In Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, security personnel apprehended four terrorist associates connected to the Lashkar-e-Taiba group and seized weapons and ammunition from their hands, according to police on Wednesday. A police spokeswoman said that security personnel on Monday stopped two suspicious individuals at a checkpoint at the Naradhiri Dangerpora crossroads. The individuals attempted to leave upon spotting the joint party of the forces but were skillfully detained. He stated that the two citizens of Chandoosa in Baramulla, Ghulam Hassan Mir and Mukhtar Ahmad Khan, were identified as the terrorist associates.A Chinese handgun, a handgun magazine, twelve live rounds, two hand grenades, and other potentially incriminating items were found in their hands during the search, the spokesperson added. An investigation was started after a case was filed. After the two came clean, he added, two additional people were summoned for questioning: Kawhar resident Altaf Ahmad Rather and Kunzar resident Farooq Ahmad Naqeeb. According to the spokesperson, the two accused admitted to having hand grenades, which were later found on them. As a result, the pair was taken into custody. Subsequent inquiry revealed that all four of the accused have ties to Let/TRF and have previously worked for Kunzer-based terrorist associate Mudasir Ahmad Sheikh. According to him, Sheikh is currently being held under the Public Safety Act. The representative said there is now further inquiry going on. [caption id="attachment_4817" align="alignnone" width="300"] Four LeT terrorist associates arrested in Baramulla[/caption]

Breaking News header Jammu and Kashmir National

Security has been beefed up across Kashmir in view of the latest terrorist attacks

editor November 1, 2023

Srinagar, Nov 1: After a recent wave of terrorist assaults in the valley that claimed the lives of a police officer and a foreign labourer, security has been stepped up throughout Kashmir, according to officials. According to the officials, security personnel have increased the amount of time they spend frisking and inspecting cars and pedestrians in this and other parts of the valley. They said that all of the city's main junctions, access and exit points, and significant routes leading to district offices have nakas and mobile vehicle checkpoints (MVCP) installed. According to the officials, paramilitary CRPF members and the Jammu and Kashmir Police have been stationed at sensitive locations, particularly in the vicinity of areas with a minority population.They added that in the regions where non-locals live, security forces are also on guard, particularly at night. They said that while the majority of non-local labourers have fled the valley due to the cold, some remain live in ghettos. There has been a recent wave of terrorist assaults in the valley. A father of seven who was a policeman was shot and killed by terrorists on Tuesday outside his home in the Jammu and Kashmir district of Baramulla. Terrorists shot and badly injured a police officer in Srinagar on Sunday, then on Monday, they killed an Uttar Pradeshi worker in the Pulwama district.According to a top police official, the security apparatus's main goal is to stop even one person from dying. The police official, who spoke under anonymity, described the attacks' methodology as mafia-style, with a new recruit being assigned a mission to demonstrate allegiance by striking a soft target before entering the terror ranks. Wednesday's Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting will be presided over by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir in response to the attacks.The officials stated that the high-level conference, scheduled to take place at the Raj Bhawan here, will cover the current security situation in J-K. This will be the first meeting for R R Swain, the recently appointed chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The meeting would be attended by the highest ranking members of the Army, in addition to Swain: Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta, Home Secretary R K Goyal, Chief Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC-in-C) of Northern Command, both General Officers Commanding (GOCs) of the Army in Kashmir and Jammu (15th and 16th Corps), and all heads of CAPFs and intelligence agencies. [caption id="attachment_4790" align="alignnone" width="300"] Security has been beefed up across Kashmir in view of the latest terrorist attacks[/caption]

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I never thought of scoring so many hundreds in these 12 years: Virat Kohli

editor November 1, 2023

New Delhi, Oct 31: Virat Kohli, an Indian batsman who is about to tie Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 hundreds in one-day international cricket, has said that he never imagined amassing so many hundreds in just the past 12 years.During the current ODI World Cup, Kohli has been outstanding, amassing 354 runs in six games, including a century (his 48th) against Bangladesh in Pune. But after being removed for a duck during the match against England on Sunday, Kohli added unwelcome statistics to his ODI World Cup career. It was the first time in the tournament's history. In an exclusive interview with Star Sports, Kohli shared his thoughts on the trajectory of his career."When it comes to cricket, I never imagined reaching my current level of success and realising how fortunate I am to have had such a long career and record of accomplishments," added Kohli. "Nobody can plan these things, the way your journey is going, or the way things unfold in front of you. I had always dreamed I'd do this, but I never thought things would pan out this way exactly." In these twelve years, I never would have imagined that I would score so many hundreds and runs," he remarked.In addition, Kohli set a record for the fastest hitter to reach 26,000 runs in a cricket career. This milestone was reached in 567 innings by him. [caption id="attachment_4784" align="alignnone" width="300"] I never thought of scoring so many hundreds in these 12 years: Virat Kohli[/caption]

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Landmine Explosion Near LoC In Poonch, 3 Army soldiers Injured

editor November 1, 2023

Jammu, Nov 1: Officials reported that on Wednesday, a landmine explosion close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district injured three Army Soldiers. According to the officials, who cited preliminary data, the landmine went off as the soldiers were patrolling the Phagwari Gali region in the Mendhar sector. The injured were taken to a local hospital by air, and two of them were later sent, according to the officials, to a military hospital in Rajouri for specialised care.The forward areas are littered with landmines as part of an anti-infiltration barrier system, but occasionally the landmines are washed away by rain, which leads to these kinds of mishaps, according to the officials. [caption id="attachment_4781" align="alignnone" width="300"] Landmine Explosion Near LoC In Poonch, 3 Army soldiers Injured[/caption]

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Man murders mother, minor daughter in Bishnah arrested : Police

editor November 1, 2023

Jammu : Within three hours of the crime being committed in Bishnah, which shocked Jammu, the man who had savagely murdered his mother and three-month-old daughter with a sharp-edged knife was apprehended by police on Tuesday.Dr. Vinod Kumar, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Jammu, verified the arrest and said that an investigation had been launched. The accused in the Bisha double murder case viciously killed both his mother and his three-month-old daughter, leaving everyone stunned and demanding immediate attention. Within three hours, the culprit was taken into custody, and the case is currently undergoing an inquiry and legal proceedings, according to SSP Jammu.According to earlier reports, authorities in Bishnah got information at approximately 5:00 p.m. regarding the murder of Jag Dev Singh, also known as Michael, who used a sharp-edged weapon to kill his mother Kamla Devi and his three-month-old daughter at his home in Morchapur Bishnah.After executing the crime, the accused rode off on his motorbike Pulsar, which was registered under the licence plate JK02CN 0372. Police units responded to the information quickly, arriving on the scene and securing the crime scene. Police added that numerous police teams were formed, all sources were alerted, and all police nakas in the region were placed on high alert.Within three hours of the act being committed, the teams managed to capture the suspect, according to the police, despite arduous attempts. At Police Station Bishnah, a case FIR number 245/2023 was filed in accordance with Section 302 of the IPC and 4/25 of the Arms Act. [caption id="attachment_4778" align="alignnone" width="300"] Man murders mother, minor daughter in Bishnah arrested : Police[/caption]

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Four detained for waving Palestinian flag during Pak-Bangla match in Kolkata

editor November 1, 2023

KOLKATA: When Pakistan and Bangladesh played cricket at the Eden Gardens for the World Cup, four people were arrested at the Maidan police station here, according to the authorities. They had been flying the Palestinian flag. A senior police official stated, "We had detained them for waving the Palestinian flag near Gate 6 and Block G1 (during the match on Tuesday)." He claimed that they did not, however, raise any slogans. The four onlookers, who were residents of the Bally, Ekbalpore, and Karaya regions, were released after some initial interrogation, the official informed . After some investigation, it was discovered that the four, who were all in their mid-20s, were protesting against the current conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and had picked the international match to do so. [caption id="attachment_4774" align="alignnone" width="300"] Four detained for waving Palestinian flag during Pak-Bangla match in Kolkata[/caption]

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R.R Swain takes over as 17th J&K DGP

editor November 1, 2023

SRINAGAR: R.R. Swain was inaugurated as the 17th Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday during an event held at the PHQ in Srinagar. The event was attended by senior J&K Police officers, including Spl. DG Crime J&K, A.K. Choudhary, ADGsP, S. J. M. Gillani, M.K. Sinha, Vijay Kumar, Director, Fire & Emergency Services, J&K, Alok Kumar, Commissioner Secretary Industries & Commerce Vikramjeet Singh, IGP V. K. Birdi, and IGP (CIV/Hqrs) B.S. Tuti. Senior officers greeted R.R. Swain upon his arrival and gave him a guard of respect on the PHQ grounds.He looked over the honour guard as well. Prior to becoming the DGP of Jammu and Kashmir in 1991, R.R. Swain, an IPS officer from the 1991 batch, held a number of significant and vital roles in the Jammu and Police, including AIG (P/W) PHQ, DIG Vigilance, SDPO Kothi Bagh, SP Ramban, SP Kargil, SP Poonch, SSP Kathua, SSP Jammu, and SSP Srinagar. Swain was deputed to the Indian government in November 2006, where he held positions of great prestige. Swain became the head of the CID wing when he joined the J&K Police in June 2020, and he assumed the position of DGP J&K today. Senior officers from the PHQ and other wings attended a meeting that J&K R.R. Swain chaired as soon as he assumed leadership of the DGP. [caption id="attachment_4768" align="alignnone" width="300"] R.R Swain takes over as 17th DGP of J&K[/caption]

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Police head constable shot dead by terrorists in Baramulla

editor November 1, 2023

BARAMULLA: In the Baramulla area of Jammu & Kashmir, terrorists shot and killed a chief constable of the police force. According to police, terrorists fired shots at Head Constable Ghulam Mohammad Dar outside his home in Kralpora, in the Pattan district. They claimed that after being taken to a neighbouring hospital, Dar passed away from his wounds. This attack was the third terrorist incident to occur in the Kashmir Valley in the previous forty-eight hours. On Monday, a citizen of Uttar Pradesh was the target of an act of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama area. According to a police official, Mukesh Singh was shot at approximately 12:45 p.m. in the Rajpora area of Pulwama. In the past, in the Srinagar neighbourhood of Eidgah, terrorists had shot at and seriously wounded a police officer. At the Eidgah ground, Inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani was shot three times while he was playing cricket with the locals. [caption id="attachment_4765" align="alignnone" width="300"] Police head constable shot dead by terrorists in Baramulla[/caption]

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4 Killed, 10 Injured As Vehicle Falls Into Gorge In Kupwara

editor October 31, 2023

KUPWARA, Oct 31: At least 4 persons died while 10 others were injured after a vehicle fell in a gorge in Nawagabra area of Karnah in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. An official said that the…

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