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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

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…

Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials

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…

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…

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Over 10,000 BJP workers to undertake Gaon Chalo Abhiyan from Feb 8: Raina

JAMMU: According to J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina, the party's ten thousand workers would embark on a "Gaon Chalo Abhiyan" campaign that will see them visit various rural and urban districts of the UT between February 8 and 10. In order to get to know the locals, these party workers will stay in a specific hamlet or Municipal Ward for at least 24 hours. In conversation with reporters were BJP vice president and programme in-charge Pawan Khajuria, former minister and National Executive Member (NEM) Priya Sethi, senior leader and programme co-incharge Sanjay Baru, and department head of media relations Balbir Ram Rattan. According to Ravinder Raina, the BJP will launch its massive nationwide "Gaon Chalo Abhiyan" campaign in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir from February 8 to 10. He said that every UT village in a rural area and every UT ward in an urban area would be covered by this programme. According to him, the party is deputing MPs, former ministers, State office bearers, former MPs, ex-MLAs and MLCs, former BDC Chairpersons, current DDC Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons, former VCs, DDC members, district office bearers, Morcha teams, Sarpanches, and Panches to ensure the successful execution of this massive exercise. According to Raina, the goal of the three-day campaign is to meet the locals, the people who have benefited from the schemes of the Modi government, leaders of non-BJP parties, Self Help Groups, NGOs, retired employees, the business community, and other notable individuals in a specific village or ward. While in the village or ward, party activists will gather input regarding the Central Government's welfare programmes and how they affect the lives of the underprivileged and destitute. They will also gather suggestions—if any—for expanding the programmes' reach. Additionally, they will present the public with the BJP's report card and educate them on the need of voting for the party in the next elections in order for Narendra Modi to be re-elected to the prime minister position and to expedite the implementation of social programmes. According to Pawan Khajuria, the Modi administration has rewritten the nation's history by making unconventional choices that have elevated India to the status of the Vishwa Guru. According to him, this is the first government to have truly worked for the welfare of all societal segments, regardless of their language, region, or religion, since independence.   [caption id="attachment_10484" align="alignnone" width="300"] Over 10,000 BJP workers to undertake Gaon Chalo Abhiyan from Feb 8: Raina[/caption]  

MD JPDCL visits Data Centre; directs for 24×7 availability of customer care executives

JAMMU: Today, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) warned negligent customers that they would face harsh consequences for any such behaviour on their side and sternly urged the officers to maintain a watchful eye out for instances of illegal connections, metre tampering, and billing irregularities. When Vikas Kundal, the managing director of JPDCL Jammu, paid an unexpected visit to the data centre and customer care centre at Gladni Grid Station, Narwal, he gave these instructions to the pertinent employees. The MD warned that metre tampering puts consumers' safety at risk by posing a risk of electrical fires, explosions and other safety concerns that could have serious effects, even as he urged them to abstain from any criminal conduct of this kind.Conversely, it will force customers to deal with frequent power outages as a result of their own negligence in engaging in connecting up or tampering with metres. He instructed the employees to closely monitor the hooking and bypassing of metres via online mode and to report any instances of such behaviour to the relevant sub-divisions so that the defaulters would face harsh consequences. The MD examined the customer service centre during the visit and assessed how well the crucial component was operating. He gave the involved personnel instructions to be accessible to address customer complaints around-the-clock. He urged everyone to contact the toll-free lines 1912/0191-2479122 if they had any complaints about power or billing. During the CNET inspection, the MD was informed about the latest system upgrade to the JPDCL software, which connects it to banking software and smart metres to offer a seamless end-user experience. He underlined that JPDCL software needs to be updated often to satisfy the demanding requirements as the company's customer base grows. He also noted that extensive back-end support will be needed for the installation and transition to smart metres to be successful. Bavinder Kundal, Chief Engineer, Distribution, and other officers accompanied the MD. Anil Verma, the Executive Engineer for the IT & C Division at JPDCL, had previously informed the MD on the general operations of the IT Division. [caption id="attachment_10478" align="alignnone" width="254"] MD JPDCL visits Data Centre; directs for 24x7 availability of customer care executives[/caption]  

DC Jammu prohibits news portals from sharing posts having potential to disturb peace, harmony

JAMMU: On Wednesday, the district's social media news sites were asked by the Jammu authorities to desist from publishing any content that would jeopardise public calm, communal harmony, or tranquilly. The Deputy Commissioner Jammu stated in an order that the disinformation being shared on social media platforms by people posting and sharing offensive, discriminatory, and provocative messages has given rise to the appearance that there is a serious risk of a breach of peace and order and disturbance of public tranquilly, which could pose a serious risk to people's lives and property. He stated that any disturbance of public peace and order and any breach of law and order that could put lives in severe danger should be avoided.According to him, it is preferable that any disturbance of public peace and order that poses a serious risk to people's lives or property be stopped right away. He continued by saying that there is enough evidence to move forward under Section 144 of The Code of Criminal Procedure and to forbid anyone operating in Jammu on social media platforms or portals from publishing or disseminating any content that could jeopardise public peace, communal harmony, or tranquilly. "The order shall come into force with immediate effect and any violation of this order shall invite punitive action under section 188 of Indian Penal Code, 1860," he stated. [caption id="attachment_10475" align="alignnone" width="300"] DC Jammu prohibits news portals from sharing posts having potential to disturb peace, harmony[/caption]        

J&K Records Investment Of Rs 5656.78 In Various Sectors After Article 370 Abrogation: Centre Tells LS

JAMMU, Feb 7: Since Article 370 was repealed in 2019, the Central government has invested over Rs 5600 crore in various sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday by the government. In response to a question, Nityanand Rai, Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, stated that in order to entice investors to make capital investments, the government notified the New Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on February 19, 2021.The J&K Industrial Policy 2021-30, J&K Industrial Land Allotment Policy, 2021-30, J&K Private Industrial Estate Development Policy, 2021-30, Policy for Promotion of Foreign Investment in Industrial Sector in J&K, 2022, J&K Single Window Rules, 2021, Turnover Incentive Scheme, 2021, J&K Wool Processing, Handicrafts and Handloom Policy, 2020, Financial Support Scheme for Cooperatives/Self Help Groups, 2020, Credit Card Scheme for Artisans and Weavers, 2020, Kharkhandar Scheme for Development of Craft Sector in J&K, 2021, Revised Education Scheme 2022 for Artisans/Weavers of Handicrafts and Handloom Department, and Export Subsidy Scheme, 2021 have been added to this.Investments of Rs 296.64 in 2019–20, Rs 412.74 in 2020–21, Rs 376.76 in 2021–22, Rs 2153.45 in 2022–23, and Rs 2417.19 in 2023–24 have been made possible thanks to the impact of the actions. Rai added that investments in a variety of industries, including tourism, processing, etc., and infrastructure, including building, roads, electricity, etc., will accelerate the growth of Jammu and Kashmir's Union Territory. [caption id="attachment_10462" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Records Investment Of Rs 5656.78 In Various Sectors After Article 370 Abrogation: Centre Tells LS[/caption]  

Excise Policy Case | Court Asks Kejriwal To Appear On February 17 On ED’s Plea

NEW DELHI, Feb 7: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was summoned by a Delhi court on Wednesday, February 17, in response to a charge brought by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against him for failing to appear at the court's summons in a money-laundering case involving the now-cancelled excise policy for the nation's capital. "A summons to appear on February 17 has been issued to him in recognition of the complaint," Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Divya Malhotra stated. Following the ED's submission that it had finished its arguments in the case, the judge had reserved the order. On February 3, the ED brought a new charge against Mr. Kejriwal for failing to respond to its summons.On Friday, Mr. Kejriwal disregarded the fifth summons that the ED had sent him. He received the summons from the agency last Wednesday. In a previous letter to the ED, the convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) called the summonses "illegal and politically motivated." He had claimed that the summonses were sent to keep him from participating in election campaigning. Will pursue required legal action: AAP The Delhi court decision asking Mr. Kejriwal to appear before it on February 17 in response to the ED's complaint about non-compliance with summonses in the Excise policy matter was being examined by the Aam Aadmi Party, which stated that it was doing so. [caption id="attachment_10455" align="alignnone" width="300"] Excise Policy Case | Court Asks Kejriwal To Appear On February 17 On ED’s Plea[/caption]