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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…

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]  

Sumo vehicle rolls down gorge in Rajouri, 2 dead, 6 injured
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Sumo vehicle rolls down gorge in Rajouri, 2 dead, 6 injured

Jammu: In the Thanamandi area of Rajouri district, a sumo vehicle they were riding in had an accident that resulted in at least two fatalities and six injuries. Two people were killed and six injured when a sumo vehicle with the registration number JK11 3494 rolled down into a ravine, according to reports. The injured have been flown to a local hospital where they will receive care. Awaiting more information. [caption id="attachment_5689" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sumo vehicle rolls down gorge in Rajouri, 2 dead, 6 injured[/caption]    

Use of AI for creating ‘deep fake’ problematic, media must educate people: PM
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Use of AI for creating ‘deep fake’ problematic, media must educate people: PM

NEW DELHI: On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called attention to the misuse of artificial intelligence in the creation of "deep fakes," stressing the need for the media to inform the public about this impending crisis. Speaking to reporters during the BJP's Diwali Milan event at the party's headquarters in this city, Modi also mentioned his determination to see "Viksit Bharat" (developed India) become a reality, stressing that these are not just words. He added that people have supported being "vocal for local." Modi went on to say that the nation's successes during the COVID-19 pandemic gave people hope that India would not give up. He added, "Chhath Puja is a matter of great happiness and has become a 'rashtriya parva' (national festival). [caption id="attachment_5686" align="alignnone" width="300"] Use of AI for creating 'deep fake' problematic, media must educate people: PM[/caption]  

Delhi air quality remains in ‘severe’ category

New Delhi : At seven in the morning on Friday, a layer of haze persisted over Delhi, with several areas of the city recording "severe" air quality. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded data at 8 am, showing that the air quality in RK Puram was 461; at New Moti Bagh, it was 454; at the IGI Airport area, it was 465; and at Nehru Nagar, it was 475, all falling into the severe category. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that on Wednesday, the air quality in RK Puram was measured at 420, while it was in the severe category at 408 at New Moti Bagh, 404 near the IGI Airport, and 433 at Nehru Nagar.On the eve of Diwali, the city was enveloped in a dense layer of smog, and in spite of the Supreme Court's order, the toxic haze persisted the following day due to firecracker explosions. In comparison to the previous year, nine out of the eleven state capitals in India that were examined saw increased levels of pollution in the first twelve hours following the Diwali celebrations. Eleven capital cities' PM 2.5 (fine particulate matter) data were analysed by the government's National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) tracker. The nation's capital, Delhi, had the largest spike, which was noted at intervals of fifteen minutes. At Pusa, the reading at 1:30 am on November 13 was 999.5 ug/m3.Climate Trends and Respirer Living Sciences collaborated to create the NCAP Tracker, an online hub for the most recent information on India's National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), the country's clean air policy. The Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) provided the data. Despite the Supreme Court's ban on popping crackers and the nation's capital's dangerously high pollution levels, fireworks were let off on Diwali in several cities.In order to guarantee strict adherence to GRAP-IV regulations throughout the city, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai convened a review meeting with the relevant officers at the Delhi Secretariat. Following the meeting, Rai announced the formation of a six-person special task force headed by the Environment Special Secretary to oversee the proper enforcement and monitoring of GRAP regulations. "The task force includes the Special Commissioner of Transport, DCP (HQ), Traffic Police, Deputy Commissioner, Revenue (HQ), Chief Engineers of MCD and PWD," Gopal Rai said in an interview with ANI following the meeting. This task force's primary responsibilities will be to work daily in coordination with the relevant departments to resolve any issues they may be having and to submit an implementation report to the government. [caption id="attachment_5680" align="alignnone" width="300"] Delhi air quality remains in ‘severe’ category[/caption]  

Congress stands for secularism, unification : Wani

RAMBAN: According to JKPCC president Vikar Rasool Wani, the Congress has always supported secularism and national unity, and those who sow discord are the nation's worst enemies, whom the populace needs to expose. Speaking at a public gathering at Ramban, the president of PCC stated that while Congress has never wavered from its core secular principles, some parties use religious divisiveness and division to win over votes. These parties threaten society's secular fabric and do enormous harm to the country. People need to recognise these parties' and their leaders' schemes and avoid being taken advantage of. The conflict is between the diametrically opposed philosophies of the BJP, which sows division in society, and the Congress, which advocates for unity.People need to pick between two options, but it's more crucial to identify the leaders and parties that advocate for something different while covertly working to undermine the Congress and support the BJP-RSS. He made the point that the current administration's administrative inertia is the reason why people living in remote areas are currently experiencing severe crises, and he added that the administration has no idea what issues these people are facing. He insisted that all remaining roads be upgraded and given black topping because the majority of them were in poor condition, which had a negative influence on mobility and increased the suffering of the residents of these isolated villages. While drawing attention to the issues in the area, he bemoaned the state of the roads, the inconsistent power supply in remote areas, the absence of medical facilities in their villages, and the demand for constant electricity supply in their individual villages. Senior leader Raman Bhalla claimed that the BJP government and the UT administration take advantage of photo ops like "Back to Village-5," where the populace is angry at the bureaucrats. In addition to peace, prosperity, and harmony, he said, Jammu and Kashmir needed democracy restored as soon as possible, and this could only happen if the Congress party gained more power. He asked party cadres in particular as well as the general public to band together against the forces that have divided and destroyed our state of Dogra. Ashok Kumar, a former MLA, claimed that the BJP and its supporters have been spreading false narratives to divert people's attention from important issues. Their efforts have all been in vain. The BJP and others like it are frustrated because of this in J&K. The BJP is trying to win the elections by bringing in outside voters because it is in a precarious position," he continued. Previously, Wani and Raman Bhalla organised a sizable public march through bazaars to draw attention to social issues and to chant anti-BJP slogans. Additionally, they opened a new DCC office. Imtiaz Khanday, Prevez Ahmed, Feroz Khan, Ishaq Khan, Rashid Malik, Mohan Singh, Sanjeev Dar, Zakir Pacho, and Onkar Singh are among the notable individuals in attendance on this occasion.   [caption id="attachment_5677" align="alignnone" width="300"] Congress stands for secularism, unification : Wani[/caption]