KATHUA: In a significant action against narcotics trafficking, Kathua Police on Thursday attached immovable property worth ₹12,26,303 belonging to a habitual drug peddler in Billawar, reaffirming its intensified crackdown on the drug menace in the district. Acting under the overall supervision of SSP Kathua, Mohita Sharma (IPS), Police Station Billawar executed the attachment order, freezing…
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…
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NEW DELHI: Havildar Varinder Singh of the Sikh Regiment in the Indian Army has been given the Vishisht Seva Medal by President Droupadi Murmu for his creation of a "Multipurpose Octocopter," according to an official. The Singh-created 'Multipurpose Octocopter' is a multifunctional drone that may be used for a variety of missions, including grenade dropping, aerial target engagement with weaponry like the AK-47, and logistics support. Singh continued, "The Indian Army will find the 'Multipurpose Octocopter' to be very helpful." "This is also a weapon drone, with the help of a four-hand grenade MGM rifle, the enemy can be killed with pinpoint accuracy, which will prove to be a boon for the Indian Army," he stated."Multipurpose Octocopter: Developed by Havildar Varinder Singh of the Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army, this aircraft is capable of performing various tasks such as dropping grenades, engaging targets from the air with weapons like AK-47, and logistics operations. The President of India presented Havildar Varindar Singj with the Vishisht Seva Medal this year in recognition of his accomplishments, according to Indian Army officials. The Indian Armed Forces award the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM). It is awarded to Indian Armed Forces personnel at all ranks as recognition for "distinguished service of a high order." The medal has three dark blue stripes on a golden ribbon, and it is made of bronze. On January 26, 1960, the VSM was established as VSM Class-III to honour exceptional service of a high calibre. On January 27, 1967, it was renamed VSM, and it is believed that the provision was granted posthumously. [caption id="attachment_10965" align="alignnone" width="292"] Havildar Varinder Singh awarded Vishisht Seva Medal for innovative octocopter development[/caption]
DEHRADUN, Feb 14: On May 12, at 6 a.m., pilgrims can enter the Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand, the temple authorities announced on Wednesday. Following a religious service at Narendra Nagar Palace on the occasion of Basant Panchami on Wednesday, the date and time for the opening of the temple gates were declared in accordance with tradition, according to Ajendra Ajay, chairman of the Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee. According to Ajay, those in attendance at the wedding included the members of the former Tehri royal family, including BJP MP Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, her husband Manujendra Shah, and their daughter Shrija Shah. [caption id="attachment_10961" align="alignnone" width="300"] Badrinath Dham To Open On May 12[/caption]
FEB 14, 2024 : On Wednesday, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, met bilaterally with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Fortifying All-encompassing Strategic Collaboration! In Dubai, PM @narendramodi met with VP & PM of the UAE @HHShkMohd. The MEA wrote on X, "Discussions encompassed a broad spectrum of bilateral cooperation areas including trade & investment, technology, education, and people to people ties." In order to officially open the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi later on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi is currently in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The World Government Summit will be addressed by PM Modi before the BAPS Hindu Temple is officially opened.At the World Government Summit 2024, which is scheduled to take place in Dubai, PM Modi has accepted the invitation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, to attend as a Guest of Honour and give a special keynote presentation. Today in the UAE, he will also inaugurate the Bharat Mart. Indian MSMEs can trade from this warehouse facility in Dubai, and exporters from India will have a single platform to display a range of goods. PM Modi and President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar met one-on-one earlier today in Abu Dhabi. Several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during their bilateral meeting on Tuesday. At the 'Ahlan Modi' event in Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Sports Stadium, Prime Minister Modi also spoke to the Indian diaspora. The UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was congratulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the BAPS Hindu Temple, which will be dedicated today. He said the temple is a symbol of his love and respect for India. Additionally, the two presidents met bilaterally in Abu Dhabi and exchanged memorandums of understanding. According to PM Modi, the fact that the two leaders have met five times in the past seven months—a very "rare" occurrence—indicates the strength of the connection between India and the United Arab Emirates. "This is our closeness and the way we have advanced in every subject; I have also had the chance to visit this place seven times. India and the UAE have cooperative partnerships in all areas. We have a lot of crucial decisions ahead of us. The Prime Minister declared, "We are launching UPI and our Jeevan card, both of which are starting a new era of fintech, and this is also very big in and of itself." [caption id="attachment_10958" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with VP and PM…
Leh, Feb 14: In Ladakh, nine unexploded shells were discovered and were demolished in a controlled explosion, an official reported on Wednesday. According to an official spokesman, Councillor Sonam Thardos informed the Sub-divisional Magistrate (SDM) about the shells found in Chulitse Kulum in Kharu. He added that once the SDM brought up the issue with the Army's Trishul Division, its engineers made sure the shells were quickly disposed of in front of the local police. Officials stated that army specialists deliberately detonated the shells. [caption id="attachment_10955" align="alignnone" width="300"] 9 Unexploded Shells Found In Ladakh[/caption]
Jaipur, Feb 14: Sonia Gandhi, the chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, submitted her nomination on Wednesday for the Rajya Sabha election from Rajasthan. In attendance were state party president Govind Singh Dotasra, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot, party MP Rahul Gandhi, and general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Sonia Gandhi, the head of the Congress Parliamentary Party, served as the party's president for nearly twenty-two years, from 1998 to 2022. She is an Uttar Pradesh native who has been a member of the Lok Sabha five times. The Rajya Sabha nomination process is underway ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, which are anticipated to take place in April and May of this year.Rajasthan has ten seats in the Rajya Sabha. Three State seats are up for grabs in the next biennial elections. Based on their relative strengths in the State Assembly, the ruling BJP is expected to receive two seats, while the opposition Congress is expected to receive one. The two BJP contenders are Madan Rathore, a former Sumerpur MLA, and Chunnilal Garasiya, a former minister and vice president of the BJP State. In the 200-member State Assembly, the BJP has 115 MLAs while the Congress has 70. In the case of a battle, one Rajya Sabha seat will require a minimum of 67 votes to be won.Manmohan Singh, the former prime minister, will retire in April of this year. He was most recently elected from Rajasthan to the Rajya Sabha. This April, Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav's term will expire. In addition, Kirodi Lal Meena of the BJP resigned, leaving one Rajya Sabha seat in the State empty. The initial slate of candidates for the next Rajya Sabha Biennial Elections, which will take place in several states, was released by the Congress party on Wednesday."Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the candidature of Sonia Gandhi from Rajasthan and Dr. Akhilesh Prasad Singh from Bihar," reads an official statement from the All India Congress Committee (AICC). Chandrakant Handore from Maharashtra and Abhishek Manu Singhvi from Himachal Pradesh have also been fielded. February 15 is the deadline for submitting nomination materials. Members of the Rajya Sabha have a six-year term, and elections are held for 33% of the seats every two years. There are 245 members of the Rajya Sabha at the moment.Twelve of the 245 members are presidentially nominated, while 233 of the members are representatives of the States and Union territories of Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, and Puducherry (as of October 31, 2019). Twelve veterans in the fields of science, art, literature, athletics, and other fields have been personally nominated by the President. Each state is allotted a specific number of representatives to the Upper House based on its population. The Rajya Sabha is chosen by members of the state legislative assemblies using a single transferable vote (SVT) indirect election method that uses proportional representation. [caption id="attachment_10952" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sonia Gandhi Files Nomination For Rajya Sabha Elections From…
NEW DELHI, Feb 14: The Congress formally announced former party head Sonia Gandhi's candidature from Rajasthan on Wednesday and nominated renowned attorney Abhishek Singhvi from Himachal Pradesh for the Rajya Sabha elections. Akhilesh Prasad Singh, the state chief of the party's Bihar section, has also been renominated, according to a release. The statement included the names and stated, "Congress President Shri Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the candidature of the following persons as Congress candidates to contest the biennial elections to the Council of States from the states."The Maharashtra native Chandrakant Handore is the party's nominee. In order to submit her nomination papers from Rajasthan, Sonia Gandhi is already in Jaipur. On February 27, there will be the biennial elections to fill the 56 Rajya Sabha seats. The deadline for submitting nominations is February 15th. [caption id="attachment_10949" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cong Fields Abhishek Singhvi For RS Polls From Himachal[/caption]
SRINAGAR: On Wednesday, meteorologists predicted a "extended wet spell" in Jammu and Kashmir starting on Saturday night and lasting till the afternoon of February 21. According to a meteorological department official, "a couple of moderate to intense Western Disturbances most likely to affect J&K and adjoining areas from February 17 afternoon onwards." He stated that a "extended wet spell" is anticipated across J&K and the surrounding territories from February 17 (night) to February 21 (afternoon) due to the effect of the weather systems. He stated that the Kashmir Valley would likely see partly to mostly cloudy conditions towards late Saturday night, with the risk of light snow in isolated higher regions. He stated that typically cloudy conditions with the risk of light to heavy rain and snow are anticipated in several locations on February 18.He stated that from February 19 to 20, most areas (plains and lower reaches) could see light to moderate rain and snow, with the middle and upper regions of Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Badgam, Shopian, and Kulgam districts potentially seeing heavy snowfall from late afternoon on February 19 to late night on February 20. He stated that starting on February 21, there is a chance of light to moderate snowfall in several locations through the afternoon and evening, followed by a gradual recovery. He stated that Sunday could bring mild rain and snow in various areas of the Jammu division. The MeT office also released an advisory, stating that the system would result in the temporary closure of significant passes and higher-lying routes, such as Mughal Road, Sinthan Pass, Razdan Pass, Zojila, and others. "Travellers are advised to plan accordingly," the Minister of Transportation stated, adding that "farmers are advised to withheld irrigation and fertiliser application and drain out excess water from Orchards and fields during the above period." He stated that during that time, a considerable reduction in daytime temperature is anticipated. He stated that, in terms of temperature, Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.0°C, which was lower than the previous night's minus 2.0°C and 3.2°C below typical for the summer capital of J&K at this time of year. According to the MeT official, Qazigund recorded a minimum temperature of - 2.0°C, which was 1.0°C below usual for the gateway town of Kashmir and minus 1.2°C the night before. Pahalgam reported a low of minus 5.2°C, which was 0.2°C below typical for the well-known south Kashmir resort, compared to minus 5.4°C the night before. According to the official, Kokernag, located in south Kashmir, saw a minimum temperature of minus 0.2°C, down from minus 0.3°C the night before. The temperature was also 1.3°C higher than usual for the area. According to the official, Kupwara town in north Kashmir saw a low of minus 3.4°C, down from minus 4.5°C the night before. This was 2.2°C below average. According to the official, Gulmarg saw a low of minus 4.2°C, down from minus 4.5°C the night before, and the temperature was 2.0°C higher than usual for the well-known skiing resort in north Kashmir. According to him, Jammu recorded a minimum temperature of 8.1°C, which was 2.0°C below average for the winter capital of J&K. According to him, the lows in Banihal (4.2°C), Batote (0.6°C), and Bhaderwah (1.6°C) were recorded. Kashmir is currently experiencing a 20-day winter period known as "Chillai-Khurd," which finishes on February 19, and is followed by a 10-day period known as "Chillai-Bachha" (baby cold), which starts from February 20 to March 1. As "Chillai-Kalan," the 40-day severe time of winter concluded on January 29. [caption id="attachment_10946" align="alignnone" width="300"] MeT forecasts ‘extended wet spell’ from Feb 19-21 in J&K, issues…
Jammu, Feb 14: On this day in 2019, forty members of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) lost their life in a terror assault in the Pulwama area. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tribute to them on Wednesday. When a suicide bomber with ties to Pakistan crashed his car packed with explosives into the CRPF convoy, the soldiers inside were slain. The Indian Air Force has attacked Pakistani terror sites in Balakot as payback. "Genuine gratitude to the courageous individuals who gave their lives in the Pulwama terror attack in 2019." Their extraordinary bravery, ultimate sacrifice, and selfless service to the country will always be appreciated by the people, Sinha wrote on X. To commemorate the fifth anniversary of the attack, security forces, notably the CRPF, political and social groups, and numerous other organisations have organised distinct events. [caption id="attachment_10943" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG Sinha Pays Tributes To Pulwama Heroes On Fifth Anniversary Of Attack[/caption]
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