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JK Govt removes W&W LC for corruption

editor October 10, 2023

SRINAGAR : In accordance with its stated policy of having no tolerance for employee misconduct or corruption, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the dismissal of Ruquiya Akhter, the Watch and Ward Woman of the former J&K Legislative Council, which is now under the supervision of the Department of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs. According to Clause (vii) of Rule-30 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956, the employee has been terminated from employment because it was determined that they had engaged in misconduct and flagrant violations of the Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees (Conduct) Rules, 1971.at the course of the investigation, it became clear that while the official was working at the J&K office of the Advocate General, a bogus appointment order had been issued, and she had been receiving large sums of money into her account by luring unwary applicants with the prospect of a government post. The investigation officer came to the conclusion that all of the allegations made against the official were true. She will not be eligible for any pension benefits as a result of her dismissal from duty under the aforementioned provision. The official's termination order is intended to serve as a warning to other employees who are engaging in corrupt behaviour. [caption id="attachment_3785" align="alignnone" width="300"] JK Govt removes W&W LC for corruption[/caption]

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Omar : Denying democratic rights can push people of J&K to protest

editor October 10, 2023

SRINAGAR: Omar Abdullah, vice president of the National Conference, stated on Monday that people may come to the streets to demand their right to an elected government if the Election Commission does not make the polling date for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly public. According to Abdullah, we appear to be being forced into a position where we must demonstrate even for our democratic rights. The former chief minister was responding to a query on whether Jammu and Kashmir politics had deteriorated to the point where protests calling for assembly elections were necessary.In a press conference today, the Chief Election Commissioner stated that they will weigh all factors before making a decision on the polls in Jammu and Kashmir. He had before stated that J-K needed a void to be filled. We are curious about these factors. Are EVMs not being provided by the government? Is security not being provided by the government? If elections cannot be held, is the situation worse than it was in 1996? Is it worse than the fallout from the disaster in 2014?" he questioned. Abdullah claimed that the Solicitor General had stated that the government was prepared for elections at the Supreme Court during the hearing of Article 370 petitions, but that the Election Commission would have to make the final decision. "They are either hiding behind the EC or they lied in the SC,"The only reason (for the delay) that I can think of is BJP fear. Please let us know if there is any more information. The BJP has previously been hiding behind the Raj Bhawan. He continued, "Right now they are hiding behind the Election Commission. According to Abdullah, the "resounding" loss of the BJP in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections in Kargil may cause further delays in the holding of elections for the Jammu and Kashmir legislature, panchayats, and urban local bodies. "We are prepared for elections, but the Centre and the BJP are not because they are afraid, I have always claimed. At this point, if they had their way, they wouldn't even hold elections for the parliament, according to the data that is available today. We might conclude from this outcome that our elections have become more distant from us, he continued. The NC leader argued that the Chief Election Commissioner need to inform Jammu and Kashmir's citizens whether they enjoy the same right to vote as citizens in other areas of the nation. "Are the people of Jammu and Kashmir not entitled to vote for their leaders? They don't have the same rights as the people of Rajasthan, Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, and MP, he continued. Abdullah asserted that the administration had claimed that the long-standing desire of the people of Ladakh had been met after Article 370 was repealed in 2019 and Jammu and Kashmir was divided into two Union territories. "However, the results of the election show that the Ladakhi people did not approve of it. They suffered the same harm from the split as the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who are currently protesting it, he said. "BJP will claim that the outcome was caused by Kargil's Muslim majority. The question that follows is: Was JK's divide caused by religion? When questioned about the lieutenant governor's claim that 80% of Jammu and Kashmir residents were satisfied with the current political climate, Abdullah remarked Manoj Sinha appeared to have an obsession with the number 80. "I can see that he finds the number 80 to be fascinating. He sees 80 in everything, as I've noticed. Why did he offer a 20% discount while he gave statistics about his popularity? He is welcome to have 100%, he said. According to Abdullah, if events were to be taken at face value, Prime Minister Narendra Modi might abolish elections. "If things can be done like this, then Modi can say 80 per cent of people like him and there is no need for elections," he stated. When questioned about the BJP's accusation that opposition parties were promoting dynastic politics, Abdullah responded that elections allow the public to make decisions.…

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NHAI Issues SOPs To Reduce Incidents Of Altercation At Toll Plazas

editor October 9, 2023

New Delhi, Oct 9: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Monday said it has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to safeguard commuters and toll operators, reduce incidents of altercations and strengthen security at toll…

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Unemployment Rate Dips To 6.6 Pc In Urban Areas In April-June 2023: Govt Survey

editor October 9, 2023

New Delhi, Oct 9: According to data from the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), the unemployment rate for people aged 15 and over in urban areas decreased from 7.6% in April to June of last year to 6.6% in April to June of this year. The percentage of unemployed people in the labour force is known as the unemployment rate or unemployment rate. In April to June 2022, unemployment was high primarily as a result of the devastating effects of Covid-related limitations on the nation. According to the 19th Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the UR for people aged 15 and over in urban areas was 7.6% in April–June 2022.The unemployment rate for the three months of January to March 2023 was 6.8%. Both in October-December 2022 and July-September 2022, it was 7.2%. It also demonstrated that the unemployment rate for women (aged 15 and older) in metropolitan areas decreased from 9.5% in the same quarter last year to 9.1% in April–June 2023. It was 9.2% from January through March 2023, 9.6% from October through December 2022, and 9.4% from July through September 2022. In metropolitan regions, the unemployment rate for men fell to 5.9% in April–June 2023 from 7.1% in the same quarter a year earlier.It was 6% from January through March 2023, 6.5 % from October through December 2022, and 6.6 % from July through September 2022. People aged 15 and over who live in urban areas' CWS (Current Weekly Status) labour force participation rate climbed from 47.5 percent to 48.8 percent in April to June 2023. It was 48.5% from January to March 2023, 48.2% from October to December 2022, and 47.9% from July to September 2022. The term "labour force" refers to the segment of the population that provides or proposes to provide labour for engaging in economic activities for the production of goods and services, and as a result, both employed and unemployed people are included.PLFS was introduced by the NSSO in April 2017. The Worker Population Ratio (WPR), the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), the distribution of employees by broad status in employment, and the industry of work in CWS are all labour force indicators that are estimated based on the PLFS. The CWS unemployment estimates provide an average view of unemployment during a brief period of seven days during the survey period. According to the CWS approach, a person is deemed unemployed if they looked for or were available for work at least one hour on any given day during the period but did not work for even one hour on any given day throughout the week.According to CWS, the labour force is the total number of people who were, on average, employed or…

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32,355 SPOs , 4,153 Village Defence Groups Deployed In J&K

editor October 9, 2023

New Delhi, Oct 9: In Jammu and Kashmir, a total of 32,355 Special Police Officers and 4,153 Village Defence Groups (VDG) were assigned various duties for the protection of people and coanti-terrorists activities. The security situation in Jammu and Kashmir was impacted by terrorist and secessionist activity that was sponsored and backed from across the border for approximately three decades, according to the annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs for 2022–2023.According to the report, terrorists are continuing to cross the border into Jammu and Kashmir through both the International Border and the Line of Control. According to the MHA annual report, the Jammu and Kashmir government first announced the Village Defence Group programme in 1995. On August 14, 2022, the programme was amended and re-notified in light of the current security environment. "Village Defence Guards are the official title for the Village Defence Group members. According to the report, 4,153 Village Defence Groups have been established out of the 4,985 total authorised members of the Village Defence Group.The Village Defence Committee (VDC) was the VDG's first name. According to sources, the concept to establish VDC originated from arming former service members during the 1965 and 1971 wars to prevent Pakistani espionage and infiltration. The VDCs were established in the Jammu region to provide locals with the means of self-defense against ongoing terrorist threats. According to the plan, each VDC had a Special Police Officer (SPO) in command and 10 to 15 additional volunteer members, most of whom were former service veterans. They were provided with.303 rifles and ammo. The SPO in charge of the VDC received compensation, but everyone else was a volunteer.Village Defence Groups—members of which are referred to as Village Defence Guards (VDGs)—were formed in 2020, updating the Village Defence Committees' strategy. The committees' organisational structure has also altered, in addition to the name. All VDGs are now paid, in contrast to VDCs where only SPOs were. According to the officials, certain VDGs are paid a uniform salary of Rs 4,000 per month, while others are paid Rs 4,500 per month in more susceptible locations. The District Superintendent of Police or Senior Superintendent of Police is in charge of the VDGs' operations.The sanctioned strength of Special Police Officers (SPOs) is currently 34,707, of which 32,355 SPOs are appointed, according to the MHA annual report. The Jammu and Kashmir Police oversee and direct them as they complete the different tasks assigned to them. In Jammu & Kashmir, the Special Police Officers (SPOs) institution was established in 1995. According to the report, the main goal of the creation of SPOs was to aid law enforcement agencies in the fight against terrorism, involve the local population in protecting themselves, and assist the Jammu and Kashmir Police and paramilitary forces in containing the threat of militancy.SPOs in the Jammu and Kashmir Police are now paid up to Rs 18,000 per month in the following increments: SPOs with less than three years' experience are paid Rs 6,000, SPOs with more than three years' experience but less than five years' experience are paid Rs 9,000, SPOs with more than five years' experience but less than ten years' experience are paid Rs 12,000, SPOs with more than ten years' experience but less than fifteen years' experience are paid Rs 15,000. [caption id="attachment_3761" align="alignnone" width="300"] 32,355 SPOs , 4,153 Village Defence Groups Deployed In…

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EC : Polls In J&K Will Be Held At ‘Right Time’ Keeping Security Situation In Mind

editor October 9, 2023

New Delhi, Oct 9: The Election Commission announced on Monday that elections in Jammu and Kashmir would take place at the "right time" while taking into account the local security situation. This was said by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar during a news conference to reveal the dates for the assembly elections in five states. According to him, the polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be held when the commission determines it is the "right time" in light of the local elections already taking place and the security situation.A different question was addressed to Kumar, who responded that announcements of freebies usually have the "tadka" of populism and that the general public has a right to know where the freebies will come from. The Election Commission announced that voting will take place in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram on various dates from November 7 to 30. Votes for the five states will be tallied on December 3, setting the stage for the 2024 Lok Sabha election semifinals. Prior to the Lok Sabha elections next year, this will be the final round of assembly elections. [caption id="attachment_3758" align="alignnone" width="300"] EC : Polls In J&K Will Be Held At ‘Right Time’ Keeping Security Situation In Mind[/caption]

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Toll mounts to 34, IAF begins rescuing stranded tourists : Sikkim flash flood

editor October 9, 2023

GANGTOK: Officials reported on Monday that 34 dead, including those of 10 army jawans, had been pulled from the Teesta River's mud and debris as a result of the devastating flash flood that also left over 105 others remained unaccounted for. The first group of trapped tourists was airlifted from Lachen to Mangan in North Sikkim by the Indian Air Force, which has begun rescue and relief operations in the Himalayan state. In order to coordinate relief and rescue efforts with the armed forces, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang met with Chief Secretary VB Pathak, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande, who has arrived in Gangtok.The Jalpaiguri district administration in neighbouring northern West Bengal stated that 40 bodies had also been pulled from downstream Teesta in addition to the 34 fatalities reported in Sikkim. Officials cautioned, however, that there might be some overlap in the death tolls given by the two states. With 22, including 10 soldiers, Pakyong district in Sikkim recorded the most fatalities, followed by Gangtok with six, Mangan with four, and Namchi with two. Six days after a cloudburst over Lhonak lake in Mangan district triggered an increase in the Teesta river, flooding many towns on the river basin spanning four districts in the Himalayan state, 105 people are still unaccounted for.According to a statement from the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority, 63 of the missing people are from Pakyong, 20 are from Gangtok, 16 are from Mangan, and six are from Namchi. Up to 3,432 kuccha and pucca homes have suffered damage. 5,327 persons in total have been saved and evacuated. The state's transportation network has been hampered by the total of 14 bridges that have either been washed out or submerged. 6,505 individuals who were made homeless as a result of the flash flood are being housed in 26 relief camps spread across four districts.There were 85,870 persons impacted by the flash flood. The ongoing relief and rescue efforts were discussed at a high-level meeting that CM Tamang called at his official house with Chief Secretary VB Pathak, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande, and other officials. According to an official, the purpose of the conference was to ensure that trapped individuals were quickly rescued while coordinating efforts with the military. According to a defence official, the Indian Air Force has begun disaster relief and humanitarian aid operations in Sikkim and has flown a chopper to rescue the first group of stranded tourists from Lachen to Mangan. It also delivered vital supplies and emergency personnel to Lachen. Although the precise number of tourists saved in the first batch is not yet known, the MI-17 helicopter that was employed in the rescue mission has a capability to carry 25 to 30 passengers. "The IAF commenced its humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations from Air Force Station Bagdogra for the flood victims of Sikkim on the Air Force Day," said a defence official. Using Chinook and MI 17 V5 helicopters, the air force has begun delivering Garud commandos, communication equipment, fuel, medications, and search and rescue equipment to the state as of Sunday, he said. The official stated that the IAF is completely prepared to assist the victims of the catastrophic floods that left the small Himalayan state in shambles and that the Eastern Air Command is coordinating HADR operations. "The helicopters are kept ready to transport the stranded tourists and local residents to safer locations as soon as the weather conditions improve," stated a Defence Department official. On Monday, the Met Department issued a five-day rainfall forecast for Sikkim and sub-Himalayan West Bengal that included mild to moderate rain in various locations along with thunderstorms and lightning. The Jalpaiguri district administration in West Bengal has reported that 40 dead have been found so far from the Teesta River's downstream.According to officials, 10 bodies have been identified so far. The precise death toll will be known in the next days after compiling the information, according to officials, as victims are still being discovered in both states among the slush and debris left behind by Teesta. [caption id="attachment_3755" align="alignnone" width="300"] Toll mounts to 34, IAF begins rescuing stranded…

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IAF conducts disaster relief operations in Sikkim

editor October 9, 2023

KOLKATA: According to a defence spokesman on Monday, the Indian Air Force has begun providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief in Sikkim, which was severely damaged by a Teesta River flash flood. The flash flood that ravaged Sikkim has so far resulted in the recovery of 33 bodies, including those of nine army jawans, while the hunt for more than 105 persons who remain missing is ongoing, according to officials in the Himalayan state. According to the Jalpaiguri district administration in neighbouring northern West Bengal, 40 dead were pulled from the river below. Even though both governments were keeping each other up to date on their individual rescue efforts, officials cautioned that the numbers given by Sikkim and West Bengal may have some overlap. "The IAF commenced its humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations from Air Force Station Bagdogra for the flood victims of Sikkim on the Air Force Day," said a defence official. Using Chinook and MI 17 V5 helicopters, the air force has begun delivering Garud commandos, communication equipment, fuel, medications, and search and rescue equipment to the state as of Sunday, he said. The official stated that the IAF is completely prepared to assist the victims of the catastrophic floods that left the small Himalayan state in shambles and that the Eastern Air Command is coordinating HADR operations. "The helicopters are kept ready to transport the stranded tourists and local residents to safer locations as soon as the weather conditions improve," stated a Defence Department official. On Monday, the Met Department issued a five-day prediction for sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim that included mild to moderate rain in several locations along with thunderstorms and lightning. The Jalpaiguri district administration in West Bengal has reported that 40 dead have been found so far from the Teesta River's downstream. According to officials, 10 bodies have been identified so far. The precise death toll will be known in the next days after compiling the information, according to officials, as victims are still being discovered in both states among the slush and debris left behind by Teesta.A cloudburst early on Wednesday morning caused the flash flood, which has affected 60,870 individuals. According to the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), 2,563 people have already been evacuated from various regions of the state, the majority of which have been shut off from the rest of the nation. [caption id="attachment_3752" align="alignnone" width="300"] IAF conducts disaster relief operations in Sikkim[/caption]

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Chopper service to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine becomes expensive

editor October 9, 2023

JAMMU: Beginning today, those who wish to use the helicopter service between Katra and Sanjhi Chhat while visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine will have to pay more. According to reports, the airline that was awarded the contract for the following three years has set its one-way air fare at Rs. 2100 per person and its round-trip air fare at Rs. 4200 per person. It used to cost Rs 1820 per person for a one-way ticket between Katra and Sanjhi Chhat and Rs 3640 for an up-and-down ticket. As a result, starting today, the air fare for the helicopter service will have increased by more than 20%. The amount of GST to be paid on the chopper ticket is unclear, according to the sources. [caption id="attachment_3748" align="alignnone" width="300"] Chopper service to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine becomes expensive[/caption]

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SRK gets Y Plus security cover amid threats

editor October 9, 2023

MUMBAI: In light of the "imminent and probable threats" to Shah Rukh Khan's life, the Maharashtra police have given him Y+ security protection, an official said on Monday. According to him, the Y+ cover is guarded by 11 security men, including 6 commandos, and a police escort car. After the release of his most recent film, "Jawan," Khan (57), has received threats, the official claimed. The security coverage is provided in exchange for money. The cost of Khan's protection will be his responsibility, he said. After reviewing it in a meeting of a powerful committee last week, it was decided to increase Khan's security, the official said.Accordingly, the State Intelligence Department informed the Special Protection Unit, the offices of the superintendents of police, and all police commissionerates, he said. An argument broke out over the song "Besharam Rang" from Khan's movie "Pathaan" last year. The actor had received a threat from an Ayodhya seer. Khan's security was increased in 2010 as a result of threats he got in relation to the premiere of his movie "My Name Is Khan." [caption id="attachment_3745" align="alignnone" width="300"] SRK gets Y Plus security cover amid threats[/caption]

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