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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…

Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials
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Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah
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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…

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…

Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials
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Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar
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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…

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Amid harsh weather, Indian Army stands resolute in Uri with night watch along LoC
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Amid harsh weather, Indian Army stands resolute in Uri with night watch along LoC

BARAMULLA: In the Uri sector of North Kashmir's Baramulla district, the Indian Army is steadfast along the Line of Control. Watchful soldiers patrol the area at night to foil any enemy mishaps, displaying their unwavering dedication to defending the country's borders. Devoted to defending the country's borders, the soldiers endure bitter winters, bad weather, bitter cold, and snowstorms in order to keep a watchful stance along the Line of Control and thwart any plots by adversaries or terrorist organisations supported by Pakistan. The Indian Army's commitment to ensuring the safety of its fellow citizens has not wavered, even in the face of adverse weather conditions.To keep the peace in the area, the troops stationed in Kashmir are dedicated to obstructing any chance for enemy infiltration. The Indian Army keeps a watchful eye over the LOC with cutting-edge weaponry and night thermal imagers of the latest generation. Skilled soldiers ensure that any suspicious activity seen at the fence is quickly neutralised by maintaining round-the-clock watchfulness. The soldiers are better equipped to react quickly to possible threats thanks to their updated weapons and protective gear. While the enemy is trying to force terrorists into Indian territory, the Indian troops' round-the-clock watchfulness has drastically decreased infiltration.The soldiers attribute their ability to successfully guard the LOC to their use of the newest tools and technology. Soldiers use specialised goggles and night vision technology to navigate the dark terrain with enhanced awareness when there is no natural light available. [caption id="attachment_7560" align="alignnone" width="300"] Amid harsh weather, Indian Army stands resolute in Uri with night watch along LoC[/caption]      

CS accorded rousing welcome at Srinagar Secretariat
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CS accorded rousing welcome at Srinagar Secretariat

Dec-20 : Hundreds of workers greeted Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo with great enthusiasm today when he arrived at the Srinagar Civil Secretariat for the first time since taking over the position earlier this month. Atal Dulloo, an IAS officer from the 1989 batch, spent the majority of his tenure in J&K. He has previously served as the Deputy Commissioner of multiple J&K districts in addition to holding the position of Administrative Secretary in numerous significant departments, such as Finance, Agriculture, and Health & Medical Education. He was instrumental in the creation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), which aims to transform the agriculture sector by significantly increasing farmers' income, while serving as J&K's Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, prior to being promoted to the position of Chief Secretary.Hundreds of workers welcomed the Chief Secretary when he arrived at the Srinagar Secretariat this afternoon, and they all filed into his office chamber together. Subsequently, he visited the Secretariat and engaged with staff members across various departments. He asked them about their jobs and the other resources at their disposal to ensure the efficient execution of their official duties. Along with other senior civil and police officers, the Chief Secretary was accompanied on his visit by the Commissioners of Science & Technology, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Youth Services & Sports, Tourism and Culture, and Estates, Kashmir. Additionally, the Chief Secretary heard the complaints of multiple delegations and immediately issued directives for their prompt resolution and dismissal. You can access real-time, accurate, and fast local news on your tablet or smartphone. [caption id="attachment_7557" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS accorded rousing welcome at Srinagar Secretariat[/caption]    

Cong receives Rs 2.81 cr within 48 hrs of launching crowdfunding campaign
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Cong receives Rs 2.81 cr within 48 hrs of launching crowdfunding campaign

NEW DELHI: Within 48 hours of starting its crowdfunding campaign, the Congress received Rs 2.81 crore from more than 1.13 lakh donors. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge launched the "Donate for Desh" crowdsourcing campaign on Monday with a Rs 1.38 lakh donation. Although UPI accounted for 80% of the money donated to the party, sources claimed that the Congress app had been the target of up to 20,000 cyberattacks. They said that the majority of cyber attacks originated overseas and that 1,340 of them involved data theft. According to the sources, in the first 48 hours, over 1,13,700 people gave to the party, totaling Rs 2.81 crore.More than Rs 1 lakh has been donated by thirty-two individuals, including senior party leaders and former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi. According to the sources, the Congress will use more creative methods to raise money before the 2e024 Lok Sabha elections, including selling memorabilia like t-shirts, mugs and caps autographed by Gandhi. Maharashtra (Rs 56 lakh), Rajasthan (Rs 26 lakh), Delhi (Rs 20 lakh), Uttar Pradesh (Rs 19 lakh), and Karnataka (Rs 18 lakh) are among the states that have contributed the most. Although a lot of people have donated in Bihar, the total amount is not very high, according to a party leader. According to him, the party wants to connect as many people with the Congress and reach out to an increasing number of people through the campaign. More than one crore people have accessed the application, according to the sources, who also mentioned that the crowdfunding would pick up steam during a rally scheduled for December 28 in Nagpur to commemorate the party's founding day. To intensify the campaign, the Congress will shortly designate observers in a number of states. In addition to Kharge and Gandhi, other individuals who contributed more than Rs 1 lakh included Ashok Gehlot, C P Joshi, Sushilkumar Shinde, Devender Yadav, Pawan Khera, Jairam Ramesh, Niranjan Pattanayak, and Pariniti Shinde.The campaign was started on the 138th anniversary of the Congress's founding. According to the party, the historic "Tilak Swaraj Fund" established by Mahatma Gandhi more than a century ago, in 1920–21, served as the model for this initiative. According to a senior leader, the initiative aims to empower the party in creating an India rich in equitable resource distribution and opportunities. Donors are being asked to contribute in multiples of Rs 138, which stands for the party's unwavering dedication to improving India. For the crowdsourcing campaign, the party has set up two online platforms: the official Congress website at inc.in and a dedicated portal at donateinc.in. [caption id="attachment_7554" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cong receives Rs 2.81 cr within 48 hrs of launching…

Div Com listens to issues of WPR, DPs of 1947, 1965, 1971
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Div Com listens to issues of WPR, DPs of 1947, 1965, 1971

JAMMU: In a meeting with their representatives today, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, spoke about the problems facing West Pakistani refugees and displaced persons from 1947, 1965, and 1971. In front of the Divisional Commissioner, the representatives made a number of demands, including those related to the transfer of land, payment under the relief package, and other benefits. They requested a quick turnaround for filing requests under the relief package. During a patient hearing, the Div Com gave the representatives the assurance that all of their legitimate concerns would be taken into account for prompt resolution. [caption id="attachment_7551" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div Com listens to issues of WPR, DPs of 1947, 1965, 1971[/caption]

Centre Hands Over 324 Cases To NIA In Last Five Years: MHA To Rajya Sabha
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Centre Hands Over 324 Cases To NIA In Last Five Years: MHA To Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Dec 20: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that the Central government has sent 324 cases to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) over the previous five years. In response to a member's inquiry, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanad Rai provided the details in writing. According to the Minister, the NIA received these 324 cases between December 1, 2018, and November 30, 2023. After weighing the seriousness of the cases, the MHA turned the cases over to the NIA, which specialises in looking into terror-related incidents nationwide as well as other matters under its purview.In response to a question concerning the number of cases in which verdicts have been rendered by courts over the past five years and the number of cases in which the accused has been found guilty, the Ministry of State provided data that, between December 1, 2018, and November 30, 2023, showed 84 cases in which judgements were rendered and 81 cases in which the accused were found guilty. The data shows that as of November 30 of this year, there were a total of 15 cases in which a judgement was rendered. These cases were followed by 31 in 2022, 15 in 2021, 9 in 2020, and 14 in 2019. Additionally, the data reveals that, as of November 30 of this year, 15 accused people had been found guilty; additionally, 30 in 2022, 15 in 2021, 9 in 2020, and 12 in 2019 [caption id="attachment_7538" align="alignnone" width="300"] Centre Hands Over 324 Cases To NIA In Last Five Years: MHA To Rajya Sabha[/caption]  

Chilla-i-Kalan: Kashmir valley braces for harshest winter period
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Chilla-i-Kalan: Kashmir valley braces for harshest winter period

SRINAGAR: As the valley prepares for "Chilla-i-Kalan," the 40-day harshest winter period, the minimum temperature in Kashmir remained several degrees below the freezing point, officials said on Wednesday. According to officials, the previous night's low of minus 3.7 degrees Celsius was surpassed by a low of minus 4.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. According to reports, Pahalgam, one of the base camps for the yearly Amarnath Yatra in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, recorded a minimum temperature of minus 6.3 degrees Celsius.According to officials, a low of minus 4.4 degrees Celsius was recorded at the well-known ski resort of Gulmarg in the Baramulla district. The minimum temperature in Qazigund was recorded at minus 4 degrees Celsius, while in Kokernag town it was recorded at minus 3.3 degrees Celsius and in Kupwara at minus 3.5 degrees Celsius. The weather bureau has predicted mostly dry conditions in Kashmir for the upcoming few days due to a predicted further drop in the minimum temperature. A lot of the slower moving water bodies have frozen as a result of the temperature drop. In certain places, it has also caused the water supply pipes to freeze. People in many parts of Kashmir have turned to using "kangri," an earthen firepot, as a means of heating up during the unpredictable winter months.Children and the elderly are experiencing more respiratory issues as a result of the temperature drop. The 40-day period known as 'Chilla-i-Kalan' is the most severe winter period. During this time, a cold wave sweeps the area, causing a significant drop in temperature that causes water bodies, including the well-known Dal Lake here, as well as the water supply lines in several valley areas, to freeze. During this time, there is a greater likelihood of snowfall than at any other time of year, and most places—especially those in the upper reaches—experience heavy snowfall. The duration of 'Chillai-Kalan' is from December 21 to January 31. Even after that, Kashmir experiences a 20-day "Chillai-Khurd" (small cold) and a 10-day "Chillai-Bachha" (baby cold) cold wave. [caption id="attachment_7531" align="alignnone" width="300"] Chilla-i-Kalan: Kashmir valley braces for harshest winter period[/caption]