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Security personnel recovers IEDs & grenades in Rajouri

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RAJOURI: In the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir's Dara Peer Makal area, security forces have retrieved weapons and ammunition, including grenades and IEDs. During a search operation on Friday, a joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army's 48 Rashtriya Rifles discovered weapons and ammunition in the area, according to police officials. According to them, the area contained four remote IEDs (improvised explosive devices), six UBGL (Under Barrel Grenade Launcher) grenades, five detonators, four fuses, two small box packages, and other unidentified items. According to police officials, a case has been filed in this regard, and an investigation has begun. [caption id="attachment_7289" align="alignnone" width="300"] Security personnel recovers IEDs & grenades in Rajouri[/caption]

Bhajan Lal Sharma Takes Over As Rajasthan CM On His Birthday, BJP Top Brass Attend Oath Ceremony

editor December 15, 2023Leave a comment

Jaipur, Dec 15: Twelve days after the BJP defeated the Congress in the assembly elections, Bhajan Lal Sharma, a first-time MLA, took the oath of office as chief minister of Rajasthan on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the top BJP officials were present at the ceremony. On his 57th birthday, Sharma, a BJP state general secretary, assumed leadership of the state. Governor Kalraj Mishra also swore in Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa as his deputy chief ministers. The oath was taken in Hindi by all three.Ashok Gehlot, the departing chief minister, was present at the event in front of this location's historic Albert Hall. It was witnessed by a sizable contingent of BJP MLAs and employees from all over the state. On December 12, Sharma, a leader backed by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, was named leader of the BJP legislature party. PM Modi, President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and a number of other senior party leaders were present at the swearing-in ceremony.Attendees included the recently appointed chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav; the chief ministers of Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa; and the deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Keshav Prasad Maurya. Mahants and seers from various locations also attended the ceremony. "Jai Shri Ram" and "Modi-Modi" were yelled by BJP supporters as Sharma, Diya Kumari, and Bairwa took the oath. One of the leaders who arrived early for the programme was Ashok Gehlot, who was seated next to “rival” Gajendra Singh Shekhwat and was observed conversing with him. Gehlot has been smearing Union minister Shekhawat with accusations of his involvement in the "scam" involving the Sanjivani Credit Co-operative Society on a regular basis. In response, Shekhawat has brought a defamation lawsuit in Delhi against Gehlot. There was a brief disturbance at the Ramniwas Garden entry point just before the oath ceremony, where people were being forced into the venue. Before the police could stop them, a number of people leaped over the barricades.After winning the assembly elections, the BJP chose Bhajan Lal Sharma, a first-time MLA, to be Rajasthan's new chief minister on December 12, putting an end to days of speculation. After BJP MLAs convened here and chose the 56-year-old Sanganer legislator to lead their legislature party, the unexpected selection was made public. Prior to the legislature party meeting, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Vasundhara Raje were also considered the front-runners for the position of chief minister. With a margin of 48,081 votes, Sharma, the party's Brahmin face, emerged victorious in the Bharatpur district of Jaipur's Sanganer constituency. He graduated with a master's in political science.Following the recent assembly elections, the BJP promoted a number of lesser-known MLAs to the position of chief minister, and he is the third in line. The other two are Mohan Yadav, who was recently sworn in as the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, and Vishnu Deo Sai, the chief minister of Chhattisgarh. In the November 25 assembly elections, the Congress received 69 seats in Rajasthan, while the BJP secured 115 seats. In the state, 199 out of 200 seats had polling. [caption id="attachment_7258" align="alignnone" width="300"] Bhajan Lal Sharma Takes Over As Rajasthan…

“India promises to put man on the moon by 2040”: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

editor December 15, 2023Leave a comment

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated on Friday that India intends to land a man on the moon by 2040 and that Chandrayaan 3 is just the beginning. "We are transparent and clear today; support will be provided to the sector. India promises to land a man on the moon by 2040; Chandrayaan 3 is just the beginning of the journey. In a similar vein, India's Amrit Kaal plans to see a developed nation by 2047. At a press conference on Friday, Hardeep Singh Puri stated, "Gaganyaan projects aim to demonstrate human space flight capability and India promises man on the moon by 2040." The goal of the Gaganyaan project is to demonstrate the capability of human spaceflight by sending a crew of three people into a 400 km orbit for a three-day mission, and then safely returning them to Earth by landing in Indian waters. India will become the fourth country, after the US, Russia, and China, to launch a manned space mission with the help of this programme. The Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) was commended earlier by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reaching yet another technological milestone in space. The Propulsion Module of Chandrayaan-3 made a successful diversion. The Propulsion Module is transferred from lunar orbit to Earth orbit in an additional novel experiment. The Prime Minister commented on X, "Congratulations @isro," in response to ISRO's post on X regarding this accomplishment."We have reached a significant technological milestone in our future space endeavours by sending an Indian astronaut to the Moon by 2040." The Propulsion Module (PM) of Chandrayaan-3 was moved from an orbit around the Moon to an orbit around Earth in another novel experiment, similar to the hop experiment on the Vikram Lander, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The Propulsion Module (PM) of Chandrarayaan-3 successfully makes a diversion! A different kind of experiment involves moving PM from lunar orbit to Earth orbit. PM was put into an Earth-bound orbit via an orbit-raising manoeuvre and a Trans-Earth injection manoeuvre, according to a post made by ISRO on X. The main goals of the Chandrayaan-3 mission were to use the instruments on Vikram and Pragyaan to conduct experiments and demonstrate a soft landing close to the lunar south polar region. On July 14, 2023, the spacecraft was launched from SDSC, SHAR, aboard an LVM3-M4 vehicle. The historic landing of Vikram Lander on August 23 was followed by the deployment of the Pragyan rover. In accordance with the mission life, the scientific instruments on board Lander and Rover were run nonstop for a single lunar day. The Chandrayaan-3 mission objectives have been fully accomplished. [caption id="attachment_7246" align="alignnone" width="300"] "India promises to put man on the moon by…

Police Attaches Properties Of 2 Involved In Drug Peddling In Poonch

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POONCH, Dec 15: According to an officer on Thursday, police have seized the belongings of two people who are allegedly involved in drug sales in the Poonch district. Because of his alleged involvement in drug sales, police seized accused Shakar Din's belongings, including his home in the village of Degwar-Terwan, they said. According to them, Mohd Yaseen, the other accused, also had a JCB excavator and tractor seized in connection with drug sales, the Explosive Substance Act, and the UAPA. [caption id="attachment_7243" align="alignnone" width="300"] Police Attaches Properties Of 2 Involved In Drug Peddling In Poonch[/caption]

Parliament security breach: Accused mastermind Lalit Jha arrested by Delhi Police

editor December 15, 2023Leave a comment

NEW DELHI: Mastermind Lalit Jha, who is also the key accused in the Parliament security breach that took place on the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, has been arrested by the Delhi police…

Court extends bail of Lal Singh, others

editor December 15, 2023Leave a comment

JAMMU: Principal Sessions Judge Jammu Sanjay Parihar on Thursday extended the bail of former Minister and Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party (DSSP) supremo Ch Lal Singh up to December 20, 2023. Meanwhile, Special Judge CBI Bala…

HED counters fake order regarding winter vacation in GDCs of J&K

editor December 15, 2023Leave a comment

JAMMU: A phoney directive circulating on WhatsApp and other social media platforms regarding winter break in Government Degree Colleges of Jammu and Kashmir divisions has been verified by the Higher Education Department. The department has confirmed that it has not issued the fictitious order bearing government order number 271-JK(HE) of 2023, dated 12-12-2023, regarding winter vacation in J&K's GDCs. This information has been circulated through social media groups and WhatsApp in addition to print and electronic media. This information was received in a communication received in this regard. [caption id="attachment_7224" align="alignnone" width="300"] HED counters fake order regarding winter vacation in GDCs of J&K[/caption]

LS Secretariat suspends eight 8 personnel on lapses in Parliament security breach incident

editor December 14, 2023Leave a comment

New Delhi, Dec 14: According to sources on Thursday, the Lok Sabha Secretariat has suspended eight security personnel for their security failings during the incident involving the breach of Parliament. The names of the suspended security staff are Arvind, Vir Das, Ganesh Anil, Pardeep, Vimitt, Narender, and Rampal. The move was made in response to a significant security lapse that happened on Wednesday, when two trespassers, Manoranjan D and Sagar Sharma, leaped from the visitors' gallery into the Lok Sabha and unlocked smoke cans. The Delhi Police then took them into custody. Neelam Azad and Amol Shinde, two additional individuals, were also detained outside Parliament and used comparable smoke canisters.Under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), which prohibits terrorism, all four of the accused have been charged. When the two detained intruders leaped the Lower House chamber from the visitor gallery during Zero Hour on the 22nd anniversary of the Parliament terror attack, there was a significant security breach in the Lok Sabha. When MPs attempted to apprehend the intruders, they proceeded to leap from one seat to another and removed canisters. Before the lawmakers overpowered them, they screamed slogans and let off yellow gas from canisters. The House was then adjourned until Wednesday at 2:00 PM. The incident occurred when BJP MP Khagen Murmu brought up his issue while members were discussing urgent public matters.Following the breach of Parliament's security, the Secretary General of the Lok Sabha wrote to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) requesting a review of security. It was decided that passes for the visitors' gallery would not be issued until further orders were received. The MHA on Wednesday ordered an investigation into the Parliament security breach incident upon the Lok Sabha Secretariat's request. An inquiry committee led by Central Reserve Police Force Director General Anish Dayal Singh was constituted, comprising experts and representatives from other security agencies. According to MHA, the inquiry committee will look into what caused the Parliament's security to be breached, pinpoint any shortcomings, and suggest additional measures. The MHA had previously stated, "The Committee will submit its report with recommendations, including suggestions on improving security in Parliament, as soon as possible." Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla met with political party leaders earlier on Wednesday to discuss the security breach incident. He acknowledged that the opposition leaders had raised security-related concerns and promised to review security. [caption id="attachment_7194" align="alignnone" width="300"] LS Secretariat suspends eight 8 personnel on lapses in Parliament security breach incident[/caption]…

Inter-State Illegal Weapon Smuggling Racket Unearthed: Punjab Police

editor December 14, 2023Leave a comment

CHANDIGARH, Dec 14: An inter-state illegal arms smuggling racket has been unearthed with the arrest of 10 people, including a Madhya Pradesh-based weapon manufacturer, a top police officer said on Thursday. A total of 22…

Shah to move Govt of UTs (Amendment) Bill, 2023, J&K Reorganization (Second Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha

editor December 14, 2023Leave a comment

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to bring up the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha for discussion and eventual passing on Thursday, the day the Parliament meets for the eleventh day of the current Winter Session. The goal of the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2023 is to give women's seats in the Puducherry Assembly a 33 percent reservation. On Tuesday, the Lok Sabha already passed the legislation. The Home Minister will also introduce the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023, which aims to reserve 33% of the assembly's seats for women, according to the agenda that was made public.On Tuesday, the Lok Sabha already passed the legislation. Two appropriation bills, the Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2023 and the Appropriation (No. 4) Bill, 2023, will be moved by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Lok Sabha previously passed both of the bills. The report of the Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes on Measures undertaken to secure the representation of OBCs in employment and for their welfare at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) pertaining to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will be tabled by BJP MPs Rajendra Gehlot and Narayana Koragappa. "Also, measures undertaken to secure the representation of OBCs in employment and for their welfare in Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)' pertaining to the Ministry of Steel," stated the agenda. In the meanwhile, Lok Sabha adjournment motion was proposed by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi in order to talk about Wednesday's security breach in Parliament. According to Gogoi, there are major questions concerning the safety protocols for the new Parliament building in light of this unprecedented incident. "It is unacceptable for a crucial institution of Indian democracy to experience such a security breach. The adjournment notice submitted in the Lok Sabha stated, "I demand that the Union Home Minister addresses the issue promptly and the house takes a comprehensive overview of the situation for the national interest." [caption id="attachment_7182" align="alignnone" width="300"] Shah to move Govt of UTs (Amendment) Bill, 2023, J&K Reorganization (Second Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha[/caption]…

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