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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…

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…

DC Jammu seeks explanation from absentee health staff

JAMMU, AUGUST 30: Deputy Commissioner, Sachin Kumar Vaishya conducted a surprise inspection of the Tehsil Office and the Government Health & Wellness Centre Pargwal. Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the inspection tour. At the Tehsil Office, the Deputy Commissioner scrutinised the Service Plus portal and evaluated the office's adherence…

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Kashmiri Youth pledge greater electoral participation to foster democracy
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Kashmiri Youth pledge greater electoral participation to foster democracy

Exhibited enthusiastic participation in Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally, Shikara Rally at SKICC SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09: Hundreds of youngsters of Kashmir came together with unmatched enthusiasm, promoting the importance of voting and expressing their faith in democracy. The students participated in several programs under SVEEP like Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally and Shikara Rally at…

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Kangana gets to sit next to NSA Ajit Doval on flight, NSA flashes a rare smile while posing with her
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Kangana gets to sit next to NSA Ajit Doval on flight, NSA flashes a rare smile while posing with her

NEW DELHI: For the Dussehra celebrations including Ram Leela, Kangana Ranaut took a plane to Delhi. On Tuesday night, she will be the first female to light the Ravana effigy at the Red Fort grounds. And while travelling, the actor happened to run across Ajit Doval, the Indian National Security Advisor. She shared a few amusing selfies with Ajit Doval, dubbed the James Bond of India, on X, the previous Twitter platform."What a generous stroke of luck, aaj subah flight mein (on my morning flight) I got to sit next to non other than the greatest of all time Shri Ajit Doval ji, while promoting Tejas (a film dedicated to our soldiers) I got to meet sir who is every soldier's inspiration," Kangana wrote on X, sharing the pictures with Ajit Doval. Jai Hind, I think this is a very auspicious sign.Her admirers cherished the photos. On X, a fan posted, "I always believe. Great luck. He cannot be seen." "Promotion with the real GOAT," another person remarked. Another described it as a "celebrity fan moment." A fan wrote, "Madam, you are very lucky." "You are Lucky to meet The Legendary #AjitDoval," another X user said. He is a deeply spiritual and modest man." Another reason why some people thought the photos were unique is that Ajit gave the photographer an unusual smile. One commenter wrote, "Never thought I would see Ajit Doval smile!" Ajit Doval was also praised by many as "The real James Bond".Currently, Kangana is promoting Tejas, her aerial action movie. The film centres on the incredible journey of Air Force pilot Tejas Gill, who hopes to uplift and instill a strong feeling of national pride in every Indian by demonstrating how Indian Air Force pilots brave many obstacles in their never-ending quest to defend our country. The film, which has Sarvesh Mewara as writer and director and Ronnie Screwvala as producer, is slated to open in theatres this coming Friday. [caption id="attachment_4405" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kangana gets to sit next to NSA Ajit Doval on flight, NSA…

Apni Party to reverse ‘Darbar Move’ decision if elected to power: Bukhari
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Apni Party to reverse ‘Darbar Move’ decision if elected to power: Bukhari

SRINAGAR: Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, the president of the Apni Party, stated on Tuesday that if his party is elected to power, they will prioritise undoing the decision to stop Darbar Move. Bukhari stated: "The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party completely supports the justifiable demand of the Jammu people for the decision to reverse the 'Darbar Move' decision to be discontinued. Please note that if the Apni Party is elected to power, they will give this issue top priority. Notably, the current J&K government led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha abolished the long-standing custom of the Darbar Move, claiming it placed an undue load on the public coffers. However, Jammuities, who desire the rapid revival of this ritual, harshly criticised the decision. [caption id="attachment_4402" align="alignnone" width="300"] Apni Party to reverse 'Darbar Move' decision if elected to power: Bukhari[/caption]  

JKP Crack Blind Murder Case Of A Woman With in 5 Days, 4 Apprehended
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JKP Crack Blind Murder Case Of A Woman With in 5 Days, 4 Apprehended

Srinagar, Oct 23: On Monday, J&K Police announced that they had apprehended four suspects in Srinagar, allegedly solving a case of blind murder involving a woman just five days after the occurrence. According to police, on October 17, 2023, information about the murder of an unidentified woman and the discovery of her body by the roadside at Durbal, Bemina, was reported to Police Station Bemina. According to them, a police crew raced to the area to collect the body and protect the crime scene.After a case was filed at Police Station Bemina in accordance with the applicable legal provisions, an inquiry was conducted, and it was discovered that the deceased was Tanveera, the wife of Showkat Ahmad Kaloo, a resident of Nundresh Colony B, Batamaloo, Srinagar. The woman was found to have been murdered on October 16, 2023, in West End Colony, Hyderpora. Her body was then moved from Hyderpora to Durbal Bemina in order to distract the investigating agency, according to authorities.Four accused people—Abina Parveez, the deceased's sister-in-law, a resident of West End Colony in Hyderpora, a minor female child (name withheld), Ghulam Mohammad Ahanger of Khushipora HMT at present Gulposh Apartment Bemina, and Jala Wadoo of Khushipora HMT at present Gulposh Apartment Bemina, the accused's father and mother—have so far been taken into custody by Police Station Bemina, according to police. Additional investigation is ongoing. [caption id="attachment_4399" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP Crack Blind Murder Case Of A Woman With in 5 Days, 4 Apprehended[/caption]  

Shankar Mahadevan lauds RSS contribution in preserving ideology of ‘Akhand Bharat’
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Shankar Mahadevan lauds RSS contribution in preserving ideology of ‘Akhand Bharat’

NAGPUR:Renowned singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Tuesday for its services to the country, its customs, culture, and the upholding of the "Akhand Bharat" philosophy. 56-year-old Mahadevan, the main guest at the annual Vijayadashami programme of the RSS in the Reshimbagh region of Nagpur, opened his speech by performing a version of Saraswati Vandana, which is addressed to the goddess of knowledge. The Padma Shri-winning musician conveyed his gratitude to the RSS. "On it, what can I say? I simply applaud you.He declared, "The RSS has done more than anyone else to preserve our traditions, our culture, and our ideology of 'Akhand Bharat.'" Mahadevan reported that he received numerous congratulations calls following his invitation to attend the RSS event as the primary guest, a gesture he found incredibly heartwarming. He related how his meeting with RSS chairman Mohan Bhagwat in Mumbai had been a rewarding experience, thanking him for the cordial invitation. "I'm in luck. He said, "The invitation was warmly and personally delivered.He also paid a visit to Hedgewar Smruti Mandir, the Nagpur memorial to RSS founder Dr. K B Hedgewar, and expressed his admiration for the Sangh's well-coordinated Dussehra programme. "I am more proud of being a Bharatiya Nagrik (Indian citizen) today," he stated. Mahadevan also exhorted people to make outstanding contributions to their disciplines in order to aid in the development of the nation. [caption id="attachment_4396" align="alignnone" width="300"] Shankar Mahadevan lauds RSS contribution in preserving ideology of 'Akhand Bharat'[/caption]  

PM extends greetings to people on Vijayadashami
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PM extends greetings to people on Vijayadashami

NEW DELHI: In observance of Vijayadashami, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the populace on Tuesday. The Prime Minister wished a happy Vijayadashami to all of his family members around the nation on the social media site X. The message of this holy event is to embrace kindness in life and to put an end to negative influences. I hope everyone has a joyous Vijaya Dashami." An important Hindu holiday known as Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, is observed annually after the conclusion of Navaratri. In the Hindu Luni-Solar Calendar, it is observed on the tenth day of Ashvin, the seventh month. Usually, the celebration takes place between September and October of the Gregorian calendar. Nearly the entire nation celebrates the holiday of Vijayadashami, which is linked to a number of stories, the most well-known of which is the story of Lord Rama, one of India's most venerated deities, defeating Ravana. In addition, the celebration kickstarts the planning for Diwali, the major festival of lights observed twenty days after Vijayadashami. [caption id="attachment_4393" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM extends greetings to people on Vijayadashami[/caption]  

Irfan dances with Rashid to fulfill his promise following Afghanistan’s historic victory over Pakistan
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Irfan dances with Rashid to fulfill his promise following Afghanistan’s historic victory over Pakistan

OCT 24, 2023 : Alongside star spinner Rashid Khan, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan celebrated Afghanistan's incredible victory against Pakistan in the 2017 World Cup in style. Afghanistan stunned the crowd on Monday by winning their first-ever 50-over cricket match against Pakistan and their second unexpected victory in the World Cup. While the Afghanistan squad was celebrating, Rashid noticed Irfan providing commentary for the host broadcaster. After seeing one another, the two cricket players gave each other a tight hug and danced to celebrate their win.Irfan commented, "And I full filled mine," after sharing a video of the joyous occasion on Instagram. He also talked about keeping his word if Afghanistan won. I informed @rashid.khan19 that I would dance again after he assured me that they will win again." On Monday, Afghanistan upset their neighbours with a crushing eight-wicket loss on a sluggish Chennai surface, riding high on an impressive all-around performance in the field. Together with Rahmat Shah (77)* at No. 3, the opening duo of Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65) and Ibrahim Zadran (87) shone at the bat to enable Afghanistan record a historic victory. Following their humiliation by India, Pakistan's bowlers produced another lacklustre performance, putting no pressure on the Afghan batting while holding India to a respectable total of 283 on a difficult and slow-moving Chennai pitch. Afghanistan chased 283—a difficult score on a Chennai surface that offered variable bounce—and won by eight wickets with one over remaining. Afghanistan has now defeated two of cricket's biggest powers, Pakistan (the past world champions) and England (the current champions). Afghanistan's victory moved them up to sixth place in the standings. Pakistan, meanwhile, maintained their fifth-place finish with four points and a net run rate of -0.400.Next up for the flying Afghans is a match against Sri Lanka on October 30 at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, which has a high scoring capacity. [caption id="attachment_4390" align="alignnone" width="300"] Irfan dances with Rashid to fulfill his promise following Afghanistan's historic victory over Pakistan[/caption]  …

On the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami, LG performs Puja at the temple of Goddess Bhaderkali at Thalwal, Jammu
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On the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami, LG performs Puja at the temple of Goddess Bhaderkali at Thalwal, Jammu

JAMMU: In Devi Angan Thalwal, Jammu, on the auspicious festival of Maha Navami, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conducted Puja at the Goddess Bhaderkali's under-construction temple. The Lieutenant Governor greeted the Maha Navami with greetings and promised the Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust (MBAT) of the full assistance of the J&K Administration to ensure the timely completion of the ongoing construction of the temple, which will be a replica of the historic temple located in Handwara. In order to honour the martyrs of the Kashmiri Pandit Community, the Army, the Police, and the Central Armed Police Forces, he also acknowledged the efforts made by the Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust in constructing the necessary facilities for pilgrims, such as the socio-cultural centre and Shaheed Sthal.During his speech, the Lieutenant Governor emphasised the nation's cultural revival spearheaded by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the preservation of significant historical and religious locations with an overarching goal of promoting societal well-being. According to him, the J&K Administration is working nonstop to establish the conditions necessary for the Kashmiri Pandit community to live permanently in the valley. The Lieutenant Governor recalled his previous conversation with a delegation of Kashmiri Pandits and stated that the government would make the required arrangements to give government employees in Srinagar land at a reduced cost so they can construct their own homes. According to the Lieutenant Governor, the LG Secretariat has designated a nodal official to handle all of the problems and grievances of the Kashmiri Pandit Community.According to him, community members can bring up concerns with the Divisional Commissioner, ADGP, IGP, and relevant Deputy Commissioner, and their case would be given top attention. The Lieutenant Governor gave Commissioner of Relief and Rehabilitation KK Sidha instructions to regularly distribute finished homes in the Kashmir Valley and to produce a report outlining the gaps and needs in infrastructure and other amenities. The Lieutenant Governor also outlined many measures implemented by the government to promote communal well-being. He stated that our police and security services are working around the clock to guarantee a safe and secure environment for the people, despite the neighbouring country's and terror groups' determined attempts to disturb the calm. Senior officials from the Civil and Police Administration, members of the Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust, Ajay Bharti, a former legislator, Anand Jain, the Jammu IGP, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, the Jammu Deputy Commissioner, and other notable individuals were in attendance. [caption id="attachment_4387" align="alignnone" width="300"] On the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami, LG performs Puja at the temple of Goddess Bhaderkali at Thalwal, Jammu[/caption]  …

LG greets people on the eve of Dussehra
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LG greets people on the eve of Dussehra

SRINAGAR: On the eve of Dussehra, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has greeted the populace. "On the joyous occasion of Dussehra, I offer my warm greetings and good wishes to all," the Lieutenant Governor wrote in a letter. Vijayadashmi, another name for Dussehra, is a festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil and encourages people to live morally upright lives by imitating Maryada Purushottam Lord Ram. I hope the celebration brings everyone joy, wealth, and well-being. [caption id="attachment_4384" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG greets people on the eve of Dussehra[/caption]

Over 4 Lac Pilgrims Visited Vaishno Devi During Navratri: Officials
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Over 4 Lac Pilgrims Visited Vaishno Devi During Navratri: Officials

Jammu, Oct 23: Over four lakh people offered prayers at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district during the nine-day Navratri holiday, an official said on Monday. Since the start of Navratri, over four lakh visitors have visited the sacred temple, with an average of 40,000 pilgrims making their obeisance each day. About 3.15 lakh visitors visited the holy temple for the nine days of Shardiya Navratras last year, according to a spokesman for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi temple Board (SMVDSB). He stated that on Monday, the board's nine-day "Shat Chandi Maha Yagya," which was held at the temple in honour of Ramanavami, came to an end. The event was planned for global peace, harmony, prosperity, and human health.The spokesperson stated that in addition to pilgrims, Anshul Garg, the chief executive officer of SMVDSB, and the personnel took part in "Purna Ahuti" and other religious rituals carried out while chanting vedic mantras. He added the "Maha Yagya" was conducted by a group of pandits under the direction of Padma Shri Prof. Vishwamurti Shastri. A skywalk, a renovated Parvati Bhawan, virtual darshan via the sacred natural cave, and free langar sewa at the Shri Bhairon Ji temple complex were among the unique additions to the pilgrimage during the Navratri festival, according to the spokesperson. Other additions included a "live darshan facility" and a bilingual "Shakti" chatbot on the Board's pilgrim website.He stated that the goal of these programmes is to increase the pilgrims' convenience and enjoyment of the journey. President Droupadi Murmu officially opened the skywalk on October 12, and it was essential to the management of the yatra during the Navratri celebration. According to the spokesperson, it was successful in reducing traffic in the Bhawan area by optimising the entrance and exit points to the sacred cave. [caption id="attachment_4380" align="alignnone" width="300"] Over 4 Lac Pilgrims Visited Vaishno Devi During Navratri: Officials[/caption]  

Security Situation Improved In J&K, Terrorism Taking Its Last Breath: LG Sinha
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Security Situation Improved In J&K, Terrorism Taking Its Last Breath: LG Sinha

Jammu, Oct 23: Terrorism is "taking its last breath" in the union territory, according to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who made this statement on Monday. He stated that lands in the valley will be given to employees who are members of the Kashmiri Pandit community at a reduced cost to meet their housing needs. The state of security has improved from earlier times. At the Mata Bhadrakali shrine on the outskirts of Jammu city, Sinha addressed Kashmiri Pandits and declared, "With confidence, I can say that terrorism is taking its last breath."According to Sinha, terrorists have previously attacked vulnerable areas in an effort to engender fear in the neighbourhood. The adjacent nation is making a conscious effort to maintain the terrorism crisis in Jammu and Kashmir. We are working tirelessly to protect marginalised communities and Kashmiri Pandits, among other vulnerable groups. In pursuit of this objective, the police and security personnel are working nonstop, he stated. LG Sinha and Kashmiri Pandits from all across Jammu attended the celebration of Maha Navami at the Mata Bhadrakali temple in Jammu, which is a copy of a temple in the Kupwara area of north Kashmir.According to Sinha, government workers who are Pandit citizens of Kashmir will be given land in Srinagar at discounted prices for residential use. "We'll see to it that this arrangement is quickly made. He declared, "My administration and office are available for the community's members to address their legitimate concerns." In addition, he stated that accommodations for workers who are part of the Kashmiri Pandit community have been planned and will be allocated promptly.There will be tighter security at these lodging locations throughout Kashmir. We anticipate a timely response from the Home Ministry regarding the submission of a proposal, which will lead to its implementation," he continued. [caption id="attachment_4377" align="alignnone" width="300"] Security Situation Improved In J&K, Terrorism Taking Its Last Breath: LG Sinha[/caption]