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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…

Mysterious redness seen in skies of Ladakh, Indian telescopes capture rare event
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Mysterious redness seen in skies of Ladakh, Indian telescopes capture rare event

LEH: Images of a rare redness in the skies were taken by the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) at Hanle and Merak, Ladakh, in an unexpected yet breathtaking celestial event. The unusual spectacle of red-colored auroral activity that began on November 5 was ascribed to a Stable Auroral Red (SAR) event, a rare atmospheric phenomenon that contrasts the more common green and blue curtains of light typically associated with auroras at higher latitudes with vivid red skies. A geomagnetic storm—a significant disruption of Earth's magnetosphere brought on by a solar storm—caused the SAR incident. From 10 p.m. until midnight, the northern horizon was illuminated by the red aurora phenomenon, which peaked in intensity at 10:40 p.m.This remarkable occurrence was recorded using an All-sky Camera by the Indian Astrophysics Observatory (IAO), run by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru. These kinds of uncommon events can be captured on camera since it continuously scans the whole sphere of space. Merak, another place in Ladakh on the banks of Pangong Tso, was also able to catch this amazing show of stars. Higher mountains in the area largely blocked Merak's view, which was known as the planned location for the National Large Solar Telescope. Hanle and Merak weren't the only ones attending this SAR event. This unusual show was observed in several places worldwide, making it a worldwide astronomical event.Such an auroral emission at lower latitudes, as 33° North Ladakh, is an uncommon and exciting event, enhancing Hanle's appeal as a centre for scientific research and astrotourism. Studying more of these auroral events from Hanle, especially during the Sun's active periods, excited the IIA. Hanle remains a popular place for astronomy enthusiasts and scholars due to these uncommon celestial phenomena. [caption id="attachment_5381" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mysterious redness seen in skies of Ladakh, Indian telescopes capture rare event[/caption]  

Rupee falls 4 paisa to settle at all-time low of 83.33 against US dollar
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Rupee falls 4 paisa to settle at all-time low of 83.33 against US dollar

Mumbai : The rupee fell 4 paise to end the day at its all-time low of 83.33 (provisional) against the US dollar, amid increases in the price of crude oil and outflows of foreign money. Forex dealers stated that in the midst of a weak US dollar abroad and encouraging signals from the equities markets, investors were anticipating statistics on industrial output and inflation on the home front. The rupee began trading at 83.28 versus the US dollar at the interbank foreign exchange and fell as low as 83.49 during the day. The currency ultimately reached a record low of 83.33 (provisional) against the US dollar, down 4 paise from its previous close. Prior to this, on September 18 of this year, the currency's lowest closing level was noted at 83.32 against the dollar.The rupee's closing value versus the US dollar on Thursday was 83.29. The dollar index, which measures the strength of the US dollar relative to a basket of six other currencies, was down 0.02 percent at 105.89 in the meantime. The benchmark for global oil, Brent crude futures, increased by 0.81 percent to USD 80.66 a barrel. Regarding the local equities market, the BSE Sensex concluded at 64,904.68 points, up 72.48 points or 0.11 percent. To reach 19,425.35 points, the larger NSE Nifty increased 30.05 points, or 0.15 percent. According to exchange data, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,712.33 crore on Thursday, making them net sellers in the capital market. [caption id="attachment_5370" align="alignnone" width="300"] Rupee falls 4 paisa to settle at all-time low of 83.33 against US dollar[/caption]  

Narco-terror module case : SIA searches house of key accused in Poonch
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Narco-terror module case : SIA searches house of key accused in Poonch

JammuMendhar : In a hamlet close to the Line of Control in the Poonch district, the Jammu and Kashmir Police's Special Investigation Agency (SIA) raided the home of a major accused in a case involving narco-terror modules on Friday, according to officials. Along with it, a SIA team had brought accused Mohmmad Iqbal, who was detained in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh in October, to Karmara, they claimed. According to the officials, the case concerns the cross-border smuggling of weapons, explosives, and drugs into Poonch. On the intervening night of May 30 and 31, three of Iqbal's associates were apprehended in Poonch's Karmara district near the border fence with an enormous cache of weapons, explosives, and drugs, according to reports. Iqbal remained at large ever since. The officials stated that after he had left the region, they discovered, via the use of technical surveillance and intelligence inputs, that he was hiding in the Mandi district and that the SIA had apprehended him in October.SIA captured Mohmmad Javed, the module handler, on August 19 during an operation in Delhi. Javed was also running away. They added that this ultimately resulted in the arrest of Liyaqat, another accused person, on August 25 from Poonch. According to the officials, the narco-terror module's operations revealed the involvement of foreign nationals during the investigation. Six people have been taken into custody in The officials stated that additional SIA research is being conducted into several facets of the module's cross-border drug, bomb, and weapon smuggling operations.Following their arrest in May, an AK assault weapon, two handguns, six grenades, a 10-kg IED, and twenty packets of suspected heroin that the three men were attempting to smuggle into the nation were found. Soldiers and terrorists were injured in a gunfight that broke out between the accused and army officers after they were apprehended.In addition, the SIA carried out three days of raids in various locations in Poonch from July 26 to 28, after drug smuggler Rafiq Lala's home in the Danna Doyiyan area of Sathra on March 3 yielded seven kg of heroin, over Rs 2 crore in cash, a pistol, and some ammunition. The officials stated that additional SIA research is being conducted into several facets of the module's cross-border drug, bomb, and weapon smuggling operations.Following their arrest in May, an AK assault weapon, two handguns, six grenades, a 10-kg IED, and twenty packets of suspected heroin that the three men were attempting to smuggle into the nation were found. Soldiers and terrorists were injured in a gunfight that broke out between the accused and army officers after they were apprehended.In addition, the SIA carried out three days of raids in various locations in Poonch from July 26 to 28, after drug smuggler Rafiq Lala's home in the Danna Doyiyan area of Sathra on March 3 yielded seven kg of heroin, over Rs 2 crore in cash, a pistol, and some ammunition. [caption id="attachment_5367" align="alignnone" width="300"] Narco-terror module case : SIA searches house of key accused in Poonch[/caption]  

Notorious Absconder arrested in Rajouri
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Notorious Absconder arrested in Rajouri

RAJOURI : According to police, a well-known fugitive who had been missing for four years was apprehended in Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir. They added that Imran Ali, also known as Lucky, was charged with assaulting a public servant in Rajouri. After a successful operation, a police team apprehended Ali, and they stated he will appear in court shortly.   [caption id="attachment_5361" align="alignnone" width="300"] Notorious Absconder arrested in Rajouri[/caption]  

Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for traffic after mudslide
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Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for traffic after mudslide

RAMBAN : Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was suspended on Friday due to mudslides and stone-throwing incidents in the Ramban region of Jammu and Kashmir, according to police. A traffic police spokesman provided information, stating that the road was blocked to traffic due to mudslides in Mehad and stone-throwing incidents at T-2 Ramban. "Peoples are advised to avoid journey on NH-44 till clearance," he stated. According to reports, the first snowfall of the season has fallen in the highway town of Banihal. The local meteorological office has forecast better weather starting this afternoon. New snow fell in J&K's upper regions, and the plains were pounded by rain. [caption id="attachment_5352" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for traffic after mudslide[/caption]