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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

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…

Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials
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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…

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…

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Advisor Ladakh reviews ATRs concerning Northern Zonal Council meeting

LEH: An important meeting to review the "Action Taken Reports" related to the 31st meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) was headed by Dr. Pawan Kotwal, the administrative secretary of the Home Department and advisor to the lieutenant governor of UT Ladakh. The meeting was held at the Civil Secretariat in Leh. The meeting's objectives were to assess progress and plan for the future by focusing on a variety of themes, including social justice, rural development, and healthcare programmes. The primary focus was on hastening the examination and settlement of instances involving sexual offences against minors and women. In order to reduce pendency and guarantee prompt justice, Dr. Pawan Kotwal underlined the importance of the Fast Track Special Cases (FTSC) scheme's efficient execution.In addition, discussions encompassed the expansion of banking services and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanisms to rural regions, with a specific emphasis on the establishment of bank branches and postal banking facilities in 34 villages, as well as the complete digitization of all eligibility documents. It was thoroughly discussed how to strengthen agricultural infrastructure and healthcare provisions through the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY) and the adoption of Model Bye-Laws for new Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), which allow them to undertake more than 25 economic activities. Concerns about the school dropout rate of children were discussed, with a focus on the POSHAN Abhiyan's efforts to reduce malnutrition among girls.All concerned personnel have been asked by Dr. Pawan Kotwal to accelerate the action and provide a thorough action taken report within a 15-day period. Principal Secretary of the Department of School Education; Additional Director General of Police; Commissioner/Secretary of the Department of Social and Tribal Welfare; Administrative Secretary of the Department of Cooperatives; Director of Finance; Deputy Director (K) of the Department of Planning, Development, and Monitoring; Superintendent of Post Offices, UT of Ladakh; Senior PO/APP, Directorate of Prosecution, Ladakh; Under Secretary to the Department of Home; and other relevant officers.   [caption id="attachment_10612" align="alignnone" width="300"] Advisor Ladakh reviews ATRs concerning Northern Zonal Council meeting[/caption]

Protest for regularization, wages continues outside Chief Engineer’s office

JAMMU: The 596th day of the PHE/Jal Shakti Department workers' and daily wagerers' dharna was observed outside the Chief Engineer's office at B C Road in Jammu. These unfortunate workers are demonstrating in favour of their demand to have their services treated regularly and to have their unpaid salaries released. The Department has not released their about seventy-five-month-old arrears. Their regularisation is still pending, despite the administration of the LG providing promises. For the past 596 days, they have been on strike and holding a protest dharna in front of the Chief Engineer's office at PHE/Jal Shakti Department Jammu. Since June 22, 2022, Jal Shakti labourers have been on strike, calling for the payment of their outstanding payments and the regularisation of their employment.Even with the guarantee of the Lieutenant Governor, their problems could not be resolved after multiple rounds of discussions with senior authorities in the department. Under the banner of PHE United Front, a sizable contingent of PHE employees from several Divisions and Sub-Divisions in the Jammu district gathered outside the Chief Engineer PHE Jammu's office on BC Road and staged a forceful protest demonstration today. They were yelling chants against the BJP, the LG's Administration, and other higher officials in the J&K UT as well as in favour of their demands. Until they receive justice, the employees' representatives—Ravi Hans, Rajinder Singh Taj, Hoshiar Singh, Navdeep Singh, Mohan Lal, and others—said they would not stop their struggle. These defenceless labourers are requesting regularisation, raising the minimum wage in J&K, UT, in accordance with Central Government guidelines, and releasing more than 75 months' worth of wages. They said that the government was not paying them for their hard-earned money and that they were being exploited to the worst extent possible by personnel in charge of affairs. [caption id="attachment_10609" align="alignnone" width="300"] Protest for regularization, wages continues outside Chief Engineer's office[/caption]

Parliament passes bills for OBC quota in local bodies in J&K, expand list of Scheduled Tribes

NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Rajya Sabha approved three bills concerning Jammu and Kashmir. One of the bills, which aims to align local body regulations in the Union territory with the Constitution, grants reservation to other backward classes. The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024 were approved by the Rajya Sabha. The Lok Sabha has approved the three legislation. Nityanand Rai, the minister of state for home, responded to the discussion surrounding the Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024.Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda responded to the bill pertaining to the Scheduled Tribes Order, and Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar addressed the debate on the Scheduled Castes Order bill. According to Munda, the three legislation introduced following the repeal of Article 370 were intended to provide the people of Jammu and Kashmir with justice. He said that "political reservation for the first time" would be granted to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The goal of the Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies rules (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is to align the Union territory's local body rules with the requirements of the Constitution and grant reservation to Other Backward Classes in panchayats and municipalities within the state.The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act of 2000, the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation Act of 2000, and the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act of 1989 are all intended to be amended. According to officials, the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act's provisions regarding the state election commissioner "are at variance" with the Constitution. As a synonym for Chura, Bhangi, Balmiki, and Mehtar, they asserted that the Jammu and Kashmir administration has suggested adding the Valmiki community to the list of Scheduled Castes of Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir at serial number 5. The "Valmiki" addition to the Schedule of the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order, 1956 is proposed by the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023. The officials stated that the "Pahari Ethnic Group," "Koli," "Paddari Tribe," and "Gadda Brahmin" populations have all petitioned to be added to the list of Scheduled Tribes by the Jammu and Kashmir administration. The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023 suggests making changes to the 1989 Scheduled Tribes Order in the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir. [caption id="attachment_10606" align="alignnone" width="300"] Parliament passes bills for OBC quota in local bodies in J&K, expand list of Scheduled Tribes[/caption]…

Shrine Board conferred with ‘Sport for Social Good’ Award at Sportstar Aces Awards

KATRA: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has made a significant accomplishment when it was given the Chairperson's Choice - Sport for Social Good Award at the Sportstar Aces Awards-2024, which were hosted by Sportstar and held in Mumbai. This award is in recognition of the Board's significant efforts to extend its support beyond religious realms. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board's chief executive officer, Anshul Garg, received the award from the Hindu Group's chairperson, Nirmala Lakshman. A wide array of well-known athletes from all disciplines attended this yearly festival of sports and athletes.Anshul Garg, the Chief Executive Officer, accepted the award on behalf of the Board and thanked the Hindu Group. He also discussed the goals and purposes behind the establishment of the Sports Complex, noting that the Shrine Board, which has a strong commitment to societal betterment, established a comprehensive sports facility in Katra town in 2016 with top-notch coaching and training facilities in order to identify talent in the area and develop future athletes who will compete and win medals in various levels of competition.He continued by saying that this ongoing programme, which is led by Lieutenant Governor JK-UT Shri Manoj Sinha, has been supporting young people and giving them a stage on which to display their abilities. This demonstrates the Board's dedication to promoting sportsmanship through competitive physical activities and has greatly contributed to the development of future national champions, as evidenced by the athletes who represent our nation at international events. The CEO also praised the accomplishments of Sports Complex's Para Archers, three of whom will compete for India in the forthcoming Paralympic Games in Paris. He emphasised that the success attained at the games is reviving the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex and the approximately 150 aspiring athletes who are receiving instruction in sports like archery, athletics, judo, and shooting. In a short period of time, the athletes trained in the sports complex have shown encouraging results in a variety of contests, taking home a hefty haul of 80 medals at the national and 12 at the international level. In recognition of the medals she won at National and International Sports Arena while shooting with her feet, Arjuna Awardee Paraarcher Sheetal Devi of SMVD Sports Complex won the Sportstar Aces Award in the categories for "Sportstar of the Year (female)" and "Popular Choice Award for "Moment of the Year" during the Award Ceremony.It is noteworthy that in October of last year, at her debut Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, the world's first armless archer, Sheetal, earned a record three medals. Two gold medals in the mixed doubles and women's solo categories, as well as a silver in the women's doubles compound, were among the remarkable haul. Sheetal also won a silver medal at the World Para Archery Championships in Pilsen, Czech Republic, earlier in 2023. The top para competitor in the world, who also took home the gold in the compound open category at the first-ever Khelo India Para Games on December 16 in New Delhi, has his sights set on the gold in the forthcoming Paris Paralympic Games. It's important to note that paraarchers connected to the Board not only earned gold in paraarchery competitions but also qualified for the Paris Paralympics in 2024.   [caption id="attachment_10589" align="alignnone" width="300"] Shrine Board conferred with 'Sport for Social Good' Award at Sportstar Aces Awards[/caption]  

J&K Police seize 8 quintals of illegally procured rice in Budgam, 04 accused arrested

BUDGAM: In the Budgam area of Central Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Police reported on Friday that they had apprehended four suspects and recovered eight quintals of rice that had been obtained illegally. "Today Budgam Police foiled a black marketing attempt by seizing 800Kg of rice meant for government ration depots," a police spokesperson stated. The police party of Police Post Soibugh stopped a freight carrier with three people on board that had the chassis number (*BBXWRC 66797 Chasis) at the Naka check at Arath Crossing." "During preliminary questioning they disclosed their identities as Nisar Ahmad Lone S/O Ab Rashid Lone R/O Singapora Pattan, Ab Qayoom Bhat S/O Sonaullah Bhat R/O Singhpora Pattan, Ab Majid wani S/O Ghulam Rasool wani R/O Arath Budgam" , according to him. [caption id="attachment_10580" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Police seize 8 quintals of illegally procured rice in Budgam, 04 accused arrested[/caption]