SRINAGAR, Sep 16: National Conference Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday criticised the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway during the peak fruit season in the valley, and alleged it was a “deliberate ploy” to harm Jammu and Kashmir’s economy. Fruit-laden trucks from Kashmir have been stranded for days due to the closure of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NEW DELHI: From October 1, the Railway Ministry will allow only Aadhaar-authenticated users to book…
JAMMU: The Northern Railways have ferried 753 metric tonnes of advance winter stocking (AWS) loads…
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to extend further the due…
NEW DELHI: The Income Tax Department clarified that the due date for filing Income Tax…
New Delhi, Sep 15: Wholesale price inflation (WPI) returned to the positive zone after two…
Jammu, Jan 26: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday expressed the government’s commitment to stamp out terrorism and its ecosystem and said efforts are underway for a final assault to eradicate the…
JAMMU:On Republic Day, Lieutenant General Narendra Kotwal (SM, VSM), a native of Pune and the director and commandant of the esteemed Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), was awarded the esteemed Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM). Gen. Kotwal is the first person from the Chenab Valley to become a Lieutenant General; he is from the Doda area of Jammu and Kashmir. The General Officer of AFMC, who graduated from Government Medical College in Jammu, specialised in internal medicine (MD) and earned a Diplomate of the National Board of Examinations (DNB) in medicine. He proceeded with his outstanding academic career by earning a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Endocrinology from PGIMER ChandigarhThe General Officer also holds an M.Phil. in Defence and Strategic Studies from the esteemed National Defence College in New Delhi. As evidence of his academic excellence and prominence in the medical community, he was elected President of the Endocrine Society of India and is a Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS). In addition to his many scientific papers, he has served as an academic mentor to countless postgraduate and super speciality students and serves as a reviewer for multiple national and international academic journals.Over the course of his impeccable nearly forty-year service career, the General Officer has had the honour of treating four Indian Presidents. Additionally, he has held the highly sought-after positions of Member, Standard Treatment Workflows (STWs) by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Advisor, UPSC for empanelment of advisors, and Member, Specialist Committee under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. In addition, he held the positions of Secretary for the Indian Thyroid Society and Vice President for the Endocrinology Society of India. The General Officer comes from a long tradition of intellectual excellence. His mother, Bimla Baloria, is the director of KNIT Institute and is also an educationist. His father, Prof. JL Kotwal, is a well-known social reformer and educator. [caption id="attachment_9677" align="alignnone" width="247"] Lt Gen Kotwal gets AVSM[/caption]
NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will set a record by presenting the sixth Budget in a row 5 annual Budgets and one interim a feat achieved so far only by former Prime Minister Morarji…
NEW DELHI, Jan 26: At a lavish display on Friday to commemorate India's 75th Republic Day, French President Emmanuel Macron was the special guest. Two Rafale fighter planes and a multi-role tanker transport aircraft from the French Space and Air Force screamed across the skies of Delhi. Thousands of onlookers craned their necks in amazement as the whizzing aeroplanes split the morning sky, right as approximately 95 French troops marched down the Kartavya Path in the centre of the nation's capital. At the big procession, there was also a 30-piece French band contingent that attracted notice. [caption id="attachment_9670" align="alignnone" width="300"] French Rafales, Marching Contingent Take Part In Republic Day Parade[/caption]
Arunachal Pradesh, Jan 26: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) soldiers deployed at the peaks of the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh celebrated the 75th Republic Day of India. Marking the occasion, Indian soldiers marched near…
NEW DELHI: India is set to celebrate its 75th Republic Day on Friday with an impressive display of its military might and rich cultural heritage at the Kartavya Path in the heart of the national…
JAMMU: The Padma Shri Awards for Ghulam Nabi Dar of Kashmir and Romalo Ram of Jammu have been announced by the Indian government, while Togdan Rinpoche (posthumous) of Ladakh has been chosen to receive the Padma Bhushan Award. As to a pamphlet released by the Union Home Ministry, Togdan Rinpoche has been granted the Padma Bhushan in the Spiritualism category, and Romalo Ram and Ghulam Nabi Dar have been nominated for the Padma Shri Award for their artistic contributions. The awarding of 132 Padma Awards, comprising 110 Padma Shri, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 5 Padma Vibhushan, has been approved by the President of India. Romalo Ram is a well-known Dogri folk singer and dancer from Ramnagar in the district of Udhampur, while Ghulam Nabi Dar is a well-known woodcarver. In Ladakh, Togdan Rinpoche served as the head of the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh congratulated Ghulam Nabi Dar and Romalo Ram on their well-deserved Padma Shri awards in a post on X. Every year on Republic Day, the Padma Awards—among the nation's highest civilian honors—are announced. Every year in March or April, Rashtrapati Bhawan hosts ceremonial occasions where the President of India bestows these honours. [caption id="attachment_9661" align="alignnone" width="300"] Romalo Ram, Ghulam Dar Selected For Padma Shri Award[/caption]
VARANASI: Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, the counsel for the Hindu side, stated that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has made a "conclusive finding" and stated that there existed a large Hindu Temple prior to construction of the existing structure, a day after the Varanasi district court ruled that the ASI survey report on the Gyanvapi mosque complex will be given to litigants on both sides. According to the ASI, a sizable Hindu temple predated the building of the current building. This is the ASI's definitive conclusion, Vishnu Shankar Jain told the local media. He noted that according to the ASI, several inscriptions on both the pre-existing and present structure were discovered during the survey. "The current survey resulted in the recording of 34 inscriptions and the taking of 32 stamped pages. In actuality, these are inscriptions that were previously present on a Hindu temple's stone that were utilised again throughout the building and restoration of the current building. They have inscriptions written in Telugu, Kannada, Grantha, and Devanagari scripts. The repurposing of older inscriptions within the structure implies that the previous structures were demolished and their components were used for the building and restoration of the current structure. These inscriptions contain three names of deities, including Janardana, Rudra, and Umeshwara," the counsel stated. Vishnu Shankar Jain provided further information, stating that the ASI has stated that the pillars and plasters utilised in the current building were examined methodically and scientifically in order to build Sahan and expand the mosque. "Plasters and pillars from earlier temples were repurposed with minimal alterations. A close examination of the plasters and pillars in the corridors reveals that they were originally a part of an earlier Hindu temple, which was dismantled to make room for them in the current building. The Vyala figures that were carved on either side of the lotus medallion were also dismantled, and floral patterns were added to the area once the corners' stone mass was removed. Two comparable plasters that are still in their original locations on the north and south walls of the western chamber attest to this observation. "In response to a court's directive, the ASI surveyed the Gyanvapi grounds to ascertain whether the mosque was built over an earlier Hindu temple structure. Last month, the ASI sent its survey results in a sealed cover to the district court. [caption id="attachment_9658" align="alignnone" width="300"] "There existed large Hindu Temple...": Hindu side lawyer cites ASI report on Gyanvapi complex survey[/caption] …
JAMMU: Director General of Police R R Swain said on Thursday that despite Jammu and Kashmir having a multi-tier security arrangement, the forces have prepared for every eventuality to guarantee a peaceful Republic Day celebration. Officials stated that the army and BSF troops have enhanced monitoring along the India-Pakistan border, and that police and paramilitary personnel have been placed on high alert throughout the region, especially along the roads, at railway stations, bus stands, and critical infrastructure. "We have addressed every potential threat as well as security. We have also prepared answers for every scenario. We will celebrate this day in peace, we are certain of it," Swain told local reporters. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will speak at a gathering at Jammu's M A Stadium on Friday, Republic Day. Additionally, according to Swain, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has won the most gallantry awards. "It is a matter of great pride and joy that police personnel from J&K have been bestowed with 72 gallantry medals on the eve of Republic Day celebrations," Swain told the press. "The J&K Police has once again distinguished itself by competing with other police forces to safeguard the safety of our citizens and defend the homeland. I commend all officers, men, and recipients of awards," he continued. Swain acknowledged the difficulties the agency is facing and stated that the J&K Police had lost more than 1,600 officers—more than any other security force in the area, including the central armed forces. "This is a benchmark of our commitment to national security efforts," he stated. [caption id="attachment_9655" align="alignnone" width="300"] Devised responses to all contingencies for ensuring peaceful Republic Day: DGP[/caption]
JAMMU: Today, Lt. General Navin Sachdeva, the GOC of 16 Corps, Nagrota, visited Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo in his office and discussed crucial security issues. Using this opportunity, the Chief Secretary expressed gratitude to the Army for its efforts to fortify different civic welfare measures. He even praised the contributions made by Army Schools and Sainik Schools to the spread of high-quality education in Utah. In this speech, the Chief Secretary briefed the GOC on the benefits of compassionate appointment granted to military personnel residing in J&K and performing their duties in connection with law and order issues, militancy/terrorist-related activities, or as a result of hostile action.Security, drug trafficking, army welfare initiatives, and other matters concerning Civil-Military Liaison were among the topics discussed during the discussion. General Sachdeva emphasised the necessity of frequent meetings while acknowledging the value of the current framework of cooperation and assuring the Chief Secretary of the Army's full support. During this initial conversation, the General also shed light on how Pir Topa in Poonch has developed into a model hamlet and the Army's initiatives in nearby villages were also thoroughly reviewed. [caption id="attachment_9652" align="alignnone" width="300"] GOC 16 Corps calls on Chief Secretary[/caption]
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