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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…

Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar

SRINAGAR, Dec 10: A fire broke out in the Member Legislative Assembly Hostel (MLA) in Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said. There was no report of any casualty in the incident. The Fire and Emergency officials said that fire broke out at around noon in the first floor of the MLA hostel quarter situated at the…

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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College
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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College

JHANSI: At least 10 infants were killed after a massive fire broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh late Friday evening, officials said. According to hospital officials, there were 54 infants admitted to the NICU ward and several infants trapped have been rescued. The dousing, as…

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Bhupinder Kumar conducts tour of Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, Semi Ring road projects

JAMMU: The Semi Ring Road in Jammu and the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Motorway were thoroughly inspected today by Secretary of PWD(R&B), Bhupinder Kumar, in order to evaluate the status of the continuing construction on these significant projects. On his first field visit after taking over as PWD's director, the Secretary was joined by the Project Director, NHAI, the Director of Finance PWD, the Director of Planning PWD, and additional PWD and NHAI staff. The Secretary gave the NHAI officials instructions to improve the road's riding surface from Satwari to Bari Brahmna during the visit in order to lessen the inconvenience that the public and commuters experience as a result of the motorway project's execution work.He travelled the whole length of the three-package, Rs. 5781 Cr. J&K motorway project, which is being undertaken by NHAI, between Kathua and Jammu City. He made it clear to NHAI that the motorway construction must be finished by September 2024. Additionally, Bhupinder Kumar visited the site of the damaged Tarnah bridge and received a thorough briefing from NHAI officials. The NHAI officials promised that the bridge's restoration work would be finished by March 2024, resolving the issues that commuters and HMVs were facing. The Secretary also examined bottlenecks at the flyover at Ghagwal, the Road under Bridge at Nanak Chak, and other areas. In order to ensure that the works are finished on time, the Secretary advised NHAI to engage with the Northern Railway. Additionally, he examined the NHAI casting yard in Jakh, and NHAI officials informed him on the quality control procedures in place to guarantee prompt and high-quality casting operations for the motorway project. Bhupinder Kumar also went to Jammu's Semi Ring Road to evaluate the road's preparedness for traffic launching. He was told that the road has been constructed for 48 kilometres. [caption id="attachment_8928" align="alignnone" width="300"] Bhupinder Kumar conducts tour of Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, Semi Ring road projects[/caption]  

“Salute Your Courage”: Gautam Adani To Help J&K Para Cricketer

NEW DELHI: A Jammu & Kashmiri cricket player with special needs will receive assistance from the Adani Foundation on his path to success. Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani stated that cricket player Amir Hussain Lone's "struggle is an inspiration for all of us" in a post on X, the previous Twitter. Lone, 34, is the para-cricket team captain for the Union Territory. He was introduced to para-cricket in 2013 by a teacher who saw his potential and helped him develop his distinctive playing technique.It's incredible how moving Amir's story is. We applaud your bravery, commitment to the game, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Adani Foundation will be in touch with you shortly and will help you in any way possible during this extraordinary journey. Adani wrote in the post, "Your struggle is an inspiration for all of us. When Lone was eight years old, an accident in his father's mill cost him both of his arms. He uses his feet to bowl and his neck to hold the bat while batting. "I worked hard and didn't give up after the accident. I am independent and capable of handling everything on my own. My family was there for me no matter what, even when the government didn't help me," Lone told the news agency. He described how it startled everyone to watch him perform without using his hands. In 2013 I participated in a national team game in Delhi, and in 2018 I participated in an international match against Bangladesh. I then performed in Dubai, Sharjah, and Nepal. When I started playing with my legs (bowling) and batting with my neck and shoulder, everyone was startled. "I give thanks to God that I have the stamina to play cricket," Lone exclaimed. He added that Pickle Entertainment was making a movie on him. "The release date for the movie Pickle Entertainment is producing about me will be revealed soon. I attended a show that also included Vicky Kaushal. The cricket player remarked, "They stated they will create a film on me after being amazed by my journey.His favourite players, along with those of his team, are Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. "Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are our favourite players, and if God wishes, we will meet them soon," he stated. The Adani Foundation, the Adani Group's community involvement division, has been steadfastly devoted to making calculated social investments for long-term results across India since 1996. The Foundation has worked in the main fields of health, education, skill development, sustainable livelihood, and community infrastructure. The global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and national priorities serve as the foundation for its strategies. [caption id="attachment_8916" align="alignnone" width="300"] "Salute Your Courage": Gautam…

Every Train Passenger Gets 55% Concession: Vaishnaw

NEW DELHI, Jan 12: Regarding calls to reinstate pre-Covid fare concessions for older citizens and media professionals, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that every passenger receives a 55% concession on train travels. In response to inquiries from the media regarding the reinstatement of concessions, Vaishnaw stated, "The Indian Railway is already offering 55 per cent concession on train fares to every train passenger," without directly answering any queries. Vaishnaw was in Ahmedabad, among other things, to assess the state of the current bullet train project. Prior to the March 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, senior citizens and journalists with official government accreditation received a 50% train fare discount from the Railways.During the lockdown, all railway operations were suspended. However, upon the full resumption of operations in June 2022, the Railway Ministry failed to reinstate these concessions. Consequently, the matter has been brought up on a number of platforms, including in both chambers of parliament. When questioned by numerous fellow lawmakers, Vaishnaw repeatedly took the same stance in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.During a press conference in Ahmedabad on Thursday, Vaishnaw responded to questions from the media by saying, "If a train ticket to a destination costs Rs 100, Railway is charging only Rs 45." It is providing a concession of Rs 55. In an earlier response to an RTI application from Chandra Shekhar Gaur of Madhya Pradesh, the Indian Railways stated that in the fiscal year 2022–2023 it received roughly Rs 2,242 crore from roughly 15 crore senior citizens. [caption id="attachment_8838" align="alignnone" width="300"] Every Train Passenger Gets 55% Concession: Vaishnaw[/caption]    

Gadkari Inaugurates, Lays Foundation Stones Of 29 Highway Projects Worth Rs 4,000 Cr In Punjab

Hoshiarpur, Jan 10: On Wednesday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari dedicated and placed the cornerstones for 29 national highway projects in Punjab, totaling Rs 4,000 crore. The projects comprised the construction of three bridges on the Jalandhar-Makhu road, a four-lane portion of the Jalandhar-Kapurthala road, a six-lane flyover and a two-lane road over bridge in Ludhiana. Gadkari lay the groundwork for a number of projects, such as the four-laning of the Ferozepur bypass and the Hoshiarpur-Phagwara route. Speaking to an audience here, Gadkari stated that the administration, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party, is constructing motorways, including green motorways that are assisting in reducing travel times.Further, the minister for road transport and highways stated that, in order to improve connectivity between Punjab and Delhi, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana, five greenfield motorways and economic corridors are being constructed at a cost of Rs 1.20 lakh crore. In addition, he discussed the 670 km greenfield motorway project that will connect Delhi, Amritsar, and Katra. When it is finished, he stated, one may go from Delhi to Amritsar in four hours and from Delhi to Katra in six. On this occasion, in attendance were Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar, former MP Vijay Sampla, Union Minister and local MP Som Parkash, and others. [caption id="attachment_8739" align="alignnone" width="300"] Gadkari Inaugurates, Lays Foundation Stones Of 29 Highway Projects Worth Rs 4,000 Cr In Punjab[/caption]    

Pay Bills Or Face Disconnection: MD KPDCL

SRINAGAR, Jan 10: Mussarat Islam, the managing director of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), urged customers today to pay off any outstanding electricity bills. If they don't, KPDCL will be forced to accelerate its disconnection drives as required by Section 56 of the Electricity Act. He added that if smart metre customers do not pay their outstanding power bills, they will be automatically disconnected.The MD expressed grave concern about the high default rates in the residential, business, and industrial categories and said that the money collected from the settlement of outstanding bills will allow KPDCL to have sufficient resources available for the purchase of electricity, which is essential for ensuring a steady supply. The MD added that high default rates are negatively affecting the Corporation's financial stability since they will affect the flow of funds under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), which aims to modernise the LT Distribution Network in Kashmir Division.The MD further said that, in light of the imperative for realisation of arrears, KPDCL has issued instructions to all 19 Electric Divisions to further expedite the disconnection drives of defaulter consumers who are unwilling to pay their energy dues on time. KPDCL is requesting the cooperation of all consumers in clearing dues. [caption id="attachment_8736" align="alignnone" width="300"] Pay Bills Or Face Disconnection: MD KPDCL[/caption]