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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…

Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar
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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…

NIA attaches immovable property of UAPA case accused in Poonch
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NIA attaches immovable property of UAPA case accused in Poonch

POONCH: According to officials, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday annexed a Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen member's movable property after an OGW was detained in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a UAPA case. The property that is attached comprises over seven acres (59 kanals and 12 marlas) owned by Mohammad Yaseen, an OGW who works in the Balakote sector. He is being held at the Central Jail in Kot Balwal, Jammu, after being charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. According to the officials, the property in Dhabi-Dharati village in Balakote tehsil was seized following a September 30 order from the NIA Court in Jammu. The order was carried out by a team of NIA led by Assistant Superintendent of Police P K Megi and Naib tehsildar Balakote. [caption id="attachment_5708" align="alignnone" width="300"] NIA attaches immovable property of UAPA case accused in Poonch[/caption]    

Salman Khan’s ‘Tiger 3’ crosses Rs 300 cr mark at global box office
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Salman Khan’s ‘Tiger 3’ crosses Rs 300 cr mark at global box office

MUMBAI: The makers of superstar Salman Khan's action thriller "Tiger 3" announced on Friday that the film has made Rs 300 crore worldwide at the box office. Starring alongside Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi, the film is directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF). In Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, it was released on November 12 in honour of the Diwali festival. The movie has made Rs 188.25 crore net in India, according to YRF. ""On weekdays, the movie has a very strong hold. "After paving the way for a week, it has now collected 188.25 crore net in India and crossed 300 crore gross worldwide in just 5 days," the film's makers stated in a press release. As a sequel to the 2017 film "Tiger Zinda Hai," "Tiger 3" is set after the events of "Pathaan." Salman plays the title spy in the most recent episode of YRF Spy Universe, who has to act fast to save his family and his country. [caption id="attachment_5705" align="alignnone" width="300"] Salman Khan's 'Tiger 3' crosses Rs 300 cr mark at global box office[/caption]    

Azad inspects Doda accident site, urges administration to ensure safety measures for smooth traffic movement
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Azad inspects Doda accident site, urges administration to ensure safety measures for smooth traffic movement

DODA: Ghulam Nabi Azad went to the scene of a tragic accident in Assar, Doda. On November 15, a bus carrying passengers in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district skidded off the road and rolled down into a 300-foot gorge, leaving at least 39 people dead and numerous others injured. "It is imperative that the administration and traffic police step up their efforts to enforce strict adherence to traffic rules in the wake of the recent tragedy. Such precautions are essential to averting more catastrophic mishaps, according to Azad. The fact that the injured passengers were airlifted to Jammu for medical attention highlights how urgent it is to enhance safety protocols to prevent such catastrophic events in the future. Manoj Sinha, the lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir, additionally approved an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for each of the relatives of those who perished in the tragic bus accident. He also promised the impacted families that all possible help would be provided, and he approved a sum of Rs 1 lakh for the injured. [caption id="attachment_5702" align="alignnone" width="300"] Azad inspects Doda accident site, urges administration to ensure safety measures for smooth traffic movement[/caption]    

Army defuses unexploded ordnances in Kargil
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Army defuses unexploded ordnances in Kargil

KARGIL: According to officials today, the Army has neutralised forty-five unexploded ordnances (UXOs) in the Kargil region of Ladakh Union Territory. "To ensure safety of movement for all, DhruvaSappers' Bomb Disposal Team successfully neutralised 45 Unexploded Ordnances (UXOs) in Kurbathang area, Kargil, working hand-in-hand with Civil Administration and @KargilPolice to secure areas around Pashkun," a spokesperson for the Fire and Furry Corps, which is in charge of the defence of the Ladakh region, wrote on X. He continued, "The Indian Army is committed to protecting our citizens, and we will work together to ensure everyone's safety." Explosive ammunition such as bombs, bullets, shells, grenades, mines, and so forth that did not detonate when used but still pose a risk of detonation are known as unexploded ordnance. [caption id="attachment_5699" align="alignnone" width="300"] Army defuses unexploded ordnances in Kargil[/caption]

J&K Bharat Scouts & Guides delegation call on LG Sinha
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J&K Bharat Scouts & Guides delegation call on LG Sinha

17-nov : Today at Raj Bhawan, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha received a visit from a delegation of J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides. The Lieutenant Governor praised the officials and cadets for helping to advance the nation's development and instilling in young people the values of patriotism, discipline, and service. The delegation also gave the Lieutenant Governor a memo about increasing the number of Scouts and Guides admitted to universities and promoting Scouts and Guides activities there. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_5696" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Bharat Scouts & Guides delegation call on LG Sinha[/caption]