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DDC calls for efficient delivery under HADP

editor October 22, 2023

JAMMU: Given that India's agriculture is a significant economic sector, it is important that we make coordinated efforts to advance it. In today's meeting to assess the district's performance of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, the district development commissioner, emphasised the value of agriculture in India. During the discussion, the DDC emphasised that in order to enhance the lives of families who depend on agriculture, officials must carefully implement sector-specific programmes. He underlined that benefits under the HADP and other government programmes should be distributed fairly. Representatives from the departments of horticulture, fisheries, sheep husbandry, and animal husbandry gave information on the state of the programmes pertaining to their respective disciplines.The Animal Husbandry department covered the topics of subsidies, operational difficulties, and the approval procedures for programmes such as the Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme and the Integrated Dairy Development Scheme in relation to the livestock and poultry industries. The department of Sheep Husbandry talked about programmes including Pashu Sakhi, MAITRI, Rashtriya Gokul Mission, National Animal Disease Control Programme, and Integrated Poultry Development Programme. The DDC recommended promoting Pashu Sakhi and giving women priority when it comes to benefits. He also emphasised the importance of making sure that government programmes benefit the most worthy individuals.The production of mutton, wool, and pelt, as well as processing and assistance for Farmers Producer Organisations and Self Help Groups, were also discussed during the meeting. Initiatives including the Mini Feed Mill, Bio Floc Unit, Backyard Mini Recirculating Aquaculture System, and Carp Unit Construction were discussed by the Fisheries department. The gathering also had the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana as a major focal point. Information regarding polyhouses, root stock banks, farm mechanisation, automation, and other topics was presented by the horticulture department. The construction of rearing homes by the Sericulture department was also discussed at the conference. Yoginder Katoch, the chief planning officer, and representatives from the relevant departments attended the meeting. [caption id="attachment_4293" align="alignnone" width="300"] DDC calls for efficient delivery under HADP[/caption]

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Not Holding Assembly Polls In J&K Despite Situation Being ‘Normal’ Is Matter Of Grave Concern: Azad

editor October 21, 2023

SRINAGAR, Oct 21: Former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad stated here on Saturday that although the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is "normal," the ongoing delay in holding assembly elections is a cause for "grave concern." Speaking at a public gathering in Batamaloo, Azad stated that although the current state of affairs has "not been more normal in the last 30-35 years" than it is, this may be the first instance in J-K's history when assembly elections have not been held in such a lengthy period of time.Elections were held after five to six years, according to Azad, "when the situation was bad in J-K, there was bloodshed and leaders left the Valley, Kashmiri Pandits left the Valley." "However, elections have not been held in the last nine years despite the fact that the situation is normal today and has not been more normal than this in the previous thirty to thirty-five years." The head of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) and a former congressman expressed significant worry over this. According to Azad, this was the area's first rally in the previous 36 years."I appreciate you being here; the quantity of people doesn't important, but it's amazing that there is calm in this region and that a political gathering could happen. In the past 35 or 36 years, this is, I believe, the first political gathering held here. "No one had the guts to hold a meeting here when I was the Chief Minister or in the Congress. Since, however, things were not going well in this department. Now that the city is at peace, I'm glad," he remarked. Although the Lieutenant Governor's administration was doing its duties, the former Chief Minister of Jamaica stated that it could not take the role of elected officials.While the administration is carrying out its duties, this is not one of them. We are expecting them to perform a task that is not theirs but rather belongs to ministers, MLAs, and elected representatives, he added. I'm not saying LG isn't doing his duties, or that officers aren't working hard enough. He remarked that a Chief Minister or an elected MLA goes around, talks to people, and finds out what problems they are facing. "That doesn't happen now since an officer's job is to operate the office, not to do that. He stated, "If MLAs are appointed secretaries, they will delete the files in a single day.Subsequently, in an interview with reporters, the chairman of the DPAP stated that his party has consistently insisted for assembly elections since only lawmakers are able to adequately represent the people. "The secretariat would suffer if the officers operate like MLAs, notwithstanding their intelligence and goodness. Thus, the MLA election ought to happen," he declared. Azad mentioned the state of affairs in the Gaza Strip and said that people were expecting the powerful nations to bring about peace. Sadly, when the powerful nations themselves become interested in restoring peace and tranquilly, who will do so?He stated, "We can only pray because of the way things are in Gaza—the way children are dying, the way there is no food, water, or milk, and it has become the world's largest prison—the powerful countries could have stepped in and helped, but since they haven't, we are left with no other option. In order to put an end to their suffering, he urged everyone to pray for the people of the Gaza Strip. [caption id="attachment_4288" align="alignnone" width="300"] Not Holding Assembly Polls In J&K Despite Situation Being…

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BSF fires warning shots along IB in Jammu

editor October 21, 2023

JAMMU : According to government reports, on Saturday, BSF forces opened fire with a few warning shots when a group of individuals escorted by Pakistan Rangers approached the international border near this location. Requests for a formal statement regarding the event in the Arnia area of R S Pura sector were made repeatedly, but the Border Security Force (BSF) did not return calls or messages. The sources state that at noon, a BSF jawan fired two warning shots when a group of more than twenty persons entered Indian land with a herd of bovine animals and three Pakistan Rangers men with them.The reports added that the people went back to the Pakistani side and that there was no reprisal from the other side. On October 17, unprovoked shooting by Pakistani troops on an Indian position in Arnia resulted in the injuries of two BSF men. At a flag meeting on Thursday at the commandant level, the BSF voiced a strong objection alongside the Pakistan Rangers. [caption id="attachment_4285" align="alignnone" width="300"] BSF fires warning shots along IB in Jammu[/caption]

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CS inspects execution of SSCL works along Dal & Jhelum

editor October 21, 2023

SRINAGAR: Today, Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta toured the whole city of Srinagar to examine the various projects being undertaken by Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) at Zero Bridge, Foreshore Road, Nishat, Shalimar, and Nishat. Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bidhuri of Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Aijaz Asad of Srinagar, VC LCMA, officers from SSCL, R&B and other departments joined him. Chief Secretary instructed responsible parties to finish the outstanding work, including the seating arrangements, by October 31st in order to prepare the recreational Multi Utility Zone for public use, while on site inspecting Sunset Point (Dal Lake).Dr. Mehta also went to Nishat, where he examined the parking lot's tiling job in addition to painting the walkway that borders Dal Lake. He gave the SSCL officers instructions to finish the project by October 31 because continuous development was taking up the majority of the current working season. During his visit to Shalimar, he gave the order to have the electric poles in the centre of the major road removed and to make the road's median more attractive. At that time, the local traders asked the Chief Secretary to order the concerned parties to finish the garden's renovations in order to draw more guests. For the convenience of guests and tourists, Dr. Mehta instructed SMC to install the mobile restrooms close to Shalimar Garden and other public areas and tourist attractions. He gave them the order to do all of the work by November of this year. During his visit to Zero Bridge, the Chief Secretary gave the interested parties instructions to remove visual pollution on the Jhelum bund by putting the electricity lines underground through the ducts underneath. The end of the current month is the deadline he set for the improvement projects. Concerned officials were also instructed to finish the ongoing construction by the end of October and to move quickly to develop parking underneath the Abdullah Bridge. Dr. Mehta made a strong impression on the officers regarding the additional works at Doledemb and Foreshore Road, emphasising that they must be dedicated to the public by the end of November this year. The Divisional Administration gave the Chief Secretary assurances that all projects will be finished on schedule and made public as soon as possible. [caption id="attachment_4282" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS inspects execution of SSCL works along Dal & Jhelum[/caption]

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Soldier Injured In Sniper Fire From Pak Side Along LoC

editor October 21, 2023

SRINAGAR, Oct 21: In the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, sniper fire from the Pakistani side wounded a soldier, according to officials on Saturday. The event happened late on Friday night in the Keran sector. On Friday night, the Pakistani Army opened fire with a sniper round at an Indian army station in the Keran area. In this incident, Soldier Saurav Kumar sustained injuries. For expert care, he was evacuated to the army's 92-base hospital in Srinagar. The officials said, "Doctors have determined that the soldier's condition is stable and out of danger." [caption id="attachment_4279" align="alignnone" width="300"] Soldier Injured In Sniper Fire From Pak Side Along LoC[/caption]

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Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif Returns Home After 4 Yrs In Self-Imposed Exile In UK

editor October 21, 2023

Islamabad, Oct 21: After a four-year self-imposed exile in the UK, Nawaz Sharif, the former prime minister of Pakistan, returned home on a special flight on Saturday to lead his party and attempt to win a record-breaking fourth term in the general elections that are anticipated to take place in January.The 73-year-old leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) took a chartered aircraft, "Umeed-e-Pakistan," to Islamabad from Dubai. As part of the bail procedure that the court granted on October 19, Sharif's legal team will meet with him to collect his biometrics and submit them to the Islamabad High Court. As part of the bail procedure that the court granted on October 19, Sharif's legal team will meet with him to collect his biometrics and submit them to the Islamabad High Court.He will arrive in Islamabad for around an hour, after which he will depart for Lahore to speak at a gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan. His return has been portrayed by his party as a sign of optimism for Pakistan. Dozens of fans have arrived at the Islamabad airport, but no call was made for party employees to meet him there. The special aeroplane carried about 150 PML-N supporters, who continuously chanted slogans during the journey.Sharif appeared to be perusing the notes for his evening speech in Lahore while remaining composed throughout the flight. Sharif appeared to be perusing the notes for his evening speech in Lahore while remaining composed throughout the flight. The three-time former prime minister lamented Pakistan's "extremely chaotic" state and gave reporters hope that his party was "competent" to get the financially strapped nation out of its current predicament while speaking to media at the airport in Dubai.After four years, I'm returning to Pakistan today, Sharif declared. I didn't feel joyful when I was leaving Pakistan and travelling overseas, but I do now. After four years, I'm returning to Pakistan today, Sharif declared.The former prime minister went on to say that it would have been ideal if the nation's circumstances had improved from 2017 to the present. Seeing the state of the nation makes me feel incredibly anxious and disappointed. The nation that had to advance is currently regressing both economically and politically. Sharif described the state of affairs as concerning but said that there was still hope and that we shouldn't let it escape our control since we are capable of repairing the damage we caused. He said that since no one was willing to help us, the nation needed to get back on its feet.When I go back to Pakistan in those days, it hurts. We had said goodbye to the IMF, energy was inexpensive, the rupee was steady, jobs were available, roti cost Rs 4, a child from a low-income household could attend school, and medications were reasonably priced. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), according to Sharif, is the only legitimate electoral body with the right to determine when polls would take place.Any date announced by the ECP will be adhered to by all. Whatever the ECP says, that's my top priority. Pakistan now has a fair ECP, and I think it will choose the best course of action for the election. Bemoaning the treatment he had received in the past, he claimed to be the one who had attended 150 court appearances. Bemoaning the treatment he had received in the past, he claimed to be the one who had attended 150 court appearances. Not just me, but my kid as well. She even received a spotless check.It had to come to her. During my administration, she didn't even hold an office. He claimed that in addition to his brother Shehbaz Sharif and the former prime minister, bogus cases were also brought against former interior minister Rana Sanaullah Khan and PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi. I even mentioned before I left that I trust Allah (God) with everything, and I still do. When asked about the violence that took place on May 9 that was purportedly carried out by Imran Khan's party, he grinned and stated, "We are the May 28 ones." When asked about the violence that took place on May 9 that was purportedly carried out by Imran Khan's party, he grinned and stated, "We are the May 28 ones." On May 28, 1998, Pakistan carried out nuclear tests under the direction of Prime Minister Sharif at the time. In November 2019, after being granted four weeks of bail by a higher court, Sharif departed for London due to medical reasons. He had already completed half of his seven-year prison sentence for the Al-Azizia corruption case by that point.Due to his persistent absence from the procedures regarding appeals against the penalties, Sharif has been labelled a proclaimed criminal in the four years that have passed in the Al-Azizia and Avenfield corruption trials. His motions were not opposed by Pakistan's anti-corruption agency, the National Accountability Bureau, and on Thursday the Islamabad High Court granted him protective bail until October 24 in both instances. In 2017, he resigned as prime minister of Pakistan after the Supreme Court permanently barred him from public office as a result of an investigation into his family's riches following the 2016 Panama Papers leak.Sharif has continuously denied any misconduct and described the case as being driven by politics. [caption…

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Vinod Kumar appointed SSP Jammu; Joginder Singh SSP Udhampur

editor October 21, 2023

JAMMU: On Saturday, Vinod Kumar, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) official, was named the new Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Jammu. Chandan Kohli, who was previously appointed as deputy secretary in the cabinet secretariat, was replaced by Kumar. According to a J&K Home Department order, IPS Joginder Singh, director of the special security force (J&K), was transferred and posted as SSP Udhampur, while Kumar, who was currently assigned as SSP Udhampur, was transferred and placed as SSP Jammu. In lieu of Singh, IPS Swarn Singh Kotwal, commandant of SDRF 1-battalion Srinagar, was transferred and assigned to the position of director of the J&K special security force.According to the order, Kohli was appointed as deputy secretary in the senior executive cadre of the cabinet secretariat on a deputation basis for a term of four years, with the permission of competent authority. This led to the transfers and postings. According to the statement, Kohli was freed of his duties to allow him to start the new job at the Centre. [caption id="attachment_4272" align="alignnone" width="300"] Vinod Kumar appointed SSP Jammu; Joginder Singh SSP Udhampur[/caption]

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Fight against terrorism reaching its logical conclusion in J&K: DGP Dilbag

editor October 21, 2023

SRINAGAR: Director General of Police (DGP) for Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh, stated on Saturday that while efforts are ongoing to establish peace as a permanent feature of the UT, police have brought the war against terrorism nearly to its logical end. Speaking during the police commemoration day at Zewan in Srinagar, DGP Dilbag Singh stated that the threat of terrorism has affected J&K for more than thirty years. "The battle to eradicate terrorists from J&K territory is coming to a natural end. The current state of peace in J&K is being worked to remain permanent, according to the DGP.He noted that despite ongoing attempts to sabotage peace, police are making a lot of effort to thwart any such attempts. According to him, eight police officers were killed in anti-militancy operations this year. "Some officers from the army and other forces also lost their lives," he added. According to the DGP, Kashmir's condition has drastically changed in the last several years. "J&K is on the path of peace and development," he stated. 1606 police officers have died while performing their duties, according to the J&K police chief, who paid heartfelt homage to the fallen heroes. "We honour our martyrs with beautiful honours as we stand with them today.He continued, saying that the families of police martyrs are supported by the entire police force. "J&K and the entire nation is highly indebted to them," he stated. In the meantime, 200 police officers participated in a blood donation camp organised by J&K police. [caption id="attachment_4269" align="alignnone" width="300"] Fight against terrorism reaching its logical conclusion in J&K: DGP Dilbag[/caption]

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ISRO Successfully Conducts Test Vehicle Mission Ahead Of Human Space Flight Programme

editor October 21, 2023

Sriharikota (AP), Oct 21: At the spaceport here, smiles replaced nervous looks when scientists from ISRO had to adjust the launch window for a test vehicle carrying payloads for the nation's ambitious human space flight programme, Gaganyaan, which took off despite some initial technical difficulties. After a nerve-wracking two hours after TV-D1's engine failed to ignite at first, ISRO scientists launched the rocket precisely 75 minutes later, successfully achieving the mission's goal of separating the crew module and crew escape, which was met with thunderous applause at the Mission Control Centre here.The ISRO declared that the TV D1 Mission was completed. Later, as anticipated, the payloads sprang into the sea, a development that was met with celebration. The Gaganyaan programme intends to launch people into space for three days in a 400 km Low Earth Orbit and return them safely to Earth. The launch was originally scheduled to occur at 8 am, but it was delayed twice, for a total of 45 minutes, before an anomaly necessitated a reschedule for 10 am. [caption id="attachment_4266" align="alignnone" width="300"] ISRO Successfully Conducts Test Vehicle Mission Ahead Of Human Space Flight Programme[/caption]

65% Fall In Incidents Of Terrorism, Left-Wing Extremism, Insurgency In Northeast : Shah

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New Delhi, Oct 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Saturday that there has been a 65% decrease in terrorist, left-wing extremist, and insurgency occurrences in the Northeast. In addition, he declared that "three hotspots—the Northeast, Jammu and Kashmir, and LWE (Left Wing Extremism-hit states) are becoming peaceful." After honouring martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial here, the home minister addressed a crowd and stated that the Narendra Modi government had enacted harsh legislation while upholding a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. According to him, the establishment of the "Police Technology Mission" to modernise the police force is another way that the government has attempted to create the greatest counterterrorism force in the world.According to Shah, the Modi administration has filed three bills in parliament that aim to completely restructure the criminal justice system. The minister stated that the three bills will supersede laws that date back 150 years and ensure that every person has all the rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The proposed laws will also take Indianness into account. "The efforts and accomplishments of police personnel have resulted in a 65 percent decrease in terror, Left Wing Extremism, and insurgency incidents in the Northeast," stated Shah.He claimed that police officers have proven their worth in every circumstance, whether it be combating terrorists, stopping crime, upholding law and order in front of big crowds, or shielding civilians during emergencies.Regarding the part that police play in a disaster, he mentioned that in the past, members of various police forces have gained recognition in the field of disaster management through the National Disaster Response Force, or NDRF. "People gain confidence that there is no problem now that the NDRF has arrived, regardless of the size of the disaster," he said. Shah claimed that by periodically altering various programmes, the Modi administration is trying to improve the wellbeing of police personnel.He stated that the Modi administration is committed to the wellbeing of every employee and worries about their security. In honouring the 36,250 police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty since the country's independence, he stated that this police memorial is more than simply a symbol; it is a recognition of the commitment and sacrifice made by police officers to the advancement of the nation. At the Hot Springs in Ladakh, on October 21, 1959, ten police officers were killed while performing their duties amid an ambush by highly armed Chinese troops. October 21 is now remembered annually to memorialise these martyrs as well as all other law enforcement officers who lost their lives while performing their duties.The National Police Memorial (NPM) in Chanakyapuri was dedicated to the nation on Police Commemoration Day in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in honour of the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers and their critical role in maintaining national security and integrity. The memorial is made up of a museum, the "Wall of Valour," and a centre sculpture. The centrepiece, a granite monolith cenotaph rising to a height of thirty feet, represents the bravery, tenacity, and selflessness of law enforcement officers. The names of martyrs are inscribed on the "Wall of Valour," which honours the courage and selflessness of police officers who have given their lives while performing their duties since the country's independence.The museum is intended to be a historical and dynamic display of Indian police. [caption id="attachment_4263" align="alignnone" width="300"] 65% Fall In Incidents Of Terrorism, Left-Wing Extremism, Insurgency In Northeast :…

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