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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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Terror attack in Srinagar: Injured Punjab resident succumbs to injuries

SRINAGAR: A Punjabi worker who was hurt in the terror assault in the city's Habba Kadal neighbourhood passed away at a local hospital on Thursday, bringing the total number of victims in the attack to two. At the SKIMS Hospital here this morning, Rohit Masih passed away from his wounds. His health at the SMHS Hospital grew worse, and late on Wednesday night, according to the officials, he was sent to the tertiary care facility. On Wednesday, Amritpal Singh, a worker from Punjab, too perished in the terrorist shooting at Shalla Kadal near Habba Kadal. It was the year's first intentional killing. In 2023, there were three attacks by the terrorists on non-local workers, which left two people dead and three injured.While Mukesh Kumar, a brick kiln worker from Bihar, was shot and killed by ultras on October 31, 2018, in Pulwama district, a circus worker from Udhampur district was killed by terrorists on May 30, 2023, in Anantnag district. On July 13, terrorists attacked three labourers in the Gagren region of the Shopian district, injuring them. [caption id="attachment_10496" align="alignnone" width="300"] Terror attack in Srinagar: Injured Punjab resident succumbs to injuries[/caption]  

Congress to bring ‘Black Paper’ on Modi govt’s ten years in response to Centre’s ‘White Paper’

NEW DELHI: As per sources, the Congress party is anticipated to present a 'Black Paper' in response to the 'White Paper' that the national government is expected to present during the current Parliamentary budget session. The sources state that the Congress' "Black Paper" will focus on the 10 years of central administration led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The sources further stated that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is probably going to present the "Black Paper." A 'White Paper' comparing the economic performance of the 10 years of the Congress-led UPA government with the 10 years of the BJP-led NDA government was first announced by the federal government in the union budget that was presented on February 1. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said during the introduction of the interim budget 2024–25 in Parliament that the economy has been firmly placed on a high sustainable growth path and that the Modi government, which took office in 2014, surmounted the crises of those years. A White Paper "to look at where we were then till 2014 and where we are now, the only purpose was to draw lessons from the mismanagement of those years" will be placed on the House table, she announced. President Droupadi Murmu gave an address to the joint sitting of the two Houses on January 31, which marked the beginning of the budget session. The final Parliament session before the Lok Sabha elections, which are anticipated to take place in April or May of this year, was scheduled to end on February 9. [caption id="attachment_10493" align="alignnone" width="300"] Congress to bring 'Black Paper' on Modi govt's ten years in response to Centre's 'White Paper'[/caption]  

Police arrests bovine smuggler with sharp edged weapons

SAMBA: In the intervening night of February 6 and 7, Samba police apprehended a notorious cattle smuggler brandishing a sharp-edged weapon, rescued eleven bovines, and seized three vehicles, including a Scorpio. All of these incidents occurred within the jurisdiction of Police Station (PS) Ghagwal. During their vehicle checking duty at Naka NHW Tapyal, a police party from Police Station (PS), Ghagwal, led by SHO PS Ghagwal, motioned for a Scorpio car with registration number DL4CNB-5060 to stop for inspection. However, the driver increased his speed, struck a barricade, and left the naka point. The car was pursued by the vigilant police naka team, who stopped it a short distance from naka point.When the car was being inspected, it was discovered that two cows that were being transported illegally and without authorization were loaded inside the Scorpio car. One "toka" has also been found in the custody of the infamous bovine smuggler, Jamat Ali alias Kalu, son of Siraj Din of Maralian, Miran Sahib tehsil RS Pura district Jammu. Jamat Ali has been detained. At Police Station Ghagwal, a case FIR No. 12/2024 U/S 307/188 IPC, 11 PCA Act, 4/25 Arms Act, and 3 PDPP Act has been registered, and an investigation has begun. Two further attempts to smuggle cattle have been thwarted in a collaborative operation involving Police Post (PP) Rajpura, Border Police Post Babber Nallah, and Border Police Post Mawa. Both the vehicle with registration number PB07BX-3253, loaded with four cows, and the vehicle with registration number PB13BM-8857, laden with five bovines, were stopped close to Madwal and Madoon, respectively, and all nine cows were saved. Nevertheless, by taking advantage of the darkness, the drivers of both cars were able to flee the scene. At Police Station Ghagwal, cases FIR Nos. 13/2024 and 14/2024 under Sections 188 IPC and 11 PCA Act have been recorded, and an investigation has begun. [caption id="attachment_10490" align="alignnone" width="300"] Police arrests bovine smuggler with sharp edged weapons[/caption]  

BRO clears Ishtiyari Road after heavy snowfall

KISHTWAR: The 118 RCC of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has cleared the whole road stretch allowing traffic to travel on smoothly following the significant snowfall at Ishtiyari Road. The goal of the strategic clearance operation was to make it easier for cars to go along the crucial Galhaar Sansari axis in the Paddar Sub Division. OC of 118 RCC/BRO Gorav Tiwari supplied the information in this regard. According to a statement, "The swift clearance was undertaken to guarantee the unimpeded flow of traffic, emphasising the organization's commitment to ensuring connectivity and safety in challenging terrains in shortest possible time limit" . "BRO's preemptive action is a prime example of its unceasing efforts to maintain vital road infrastructure, particularly in inclement weather. The successful clearing of the Ishtiyari road demonstrates the professionalism and effectiveness of BRO, highlighting its critical role in improving accessibility and connectivity in the area, the official said. [caption id="attachment_10487" align="alignnone" width="300"] BRO clears Ishtiyari Road after heavy snowfall[/caption]  

Over 10,000 BJP workers to undertake Gaon Chalo Abhiyan from Feb 8: Raina

JAMMU: According to J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina, the party's ten thousand workers would embark on a "Gaon Chalo Abhiyan" campaign that will see them visit various rural and urban districts of the UT between February 8 and 10. In order to get to know the locals, these party workers will stay in a specific hamlet or Municipal Ward for at least 24 hours. In conversation with reporters were BJP vice president and programme in-charge Pawan Khajuria, former minister and National Executive Member (NEM) Priya Sethi, senior leader and programme co-incharge Sanjay Baru, and department head of media relations Balbir Ram Rattan. According to Ravinder Raina, the BJP will launch its massive nationwide "Gaon Chalo Abhiyan" campaign in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir from February 8 to 10. He said that every UT village in a rural area and every UT ward in an urban area would be covered by this programme. According to him, the party is deputing MPs, former ministers, State office bearers, former MPs, ex-MLAs and MLCs, former BDC Chairpersons, current DDC Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons, former VCs, DDC members, district office bearers, Morcha teams, Sarpanches, and Panches to ensure the successful execution of this massive exercise. According to Raina, the goal of the three-day campaign is to meet the locals, the people who have benefited from the schemes of the Modi government, leaders of non-BJP parties, Self Help Groups, NGOs, retired employees, the business community, and other notable individuals in a specific village or ward. While in the village or ward, party activists will gather input regarding the Central Government's welfare programmes and how they affect the lives of the underprivileged and destitute. They will also gather suggestions—if any—for expanding the programmes' reach. Additionally, they will present the public with the BJP's report card and educate them on the need of voting for the party in the next elections in order for Narendra Modi to be re-elected to the prime minister position and to expedite the implementation of social programmes. According to Pawan Khajuria, the Modi administration has rewritten the nation's history by making unconventional choices that have elevated India to the status of the Vishwa Guru. According to him, this is the first government to have truly worked for the welfare of all societal segments, regardless of their language, region, or religion, since independence.   [caption id="attachment_10484" align="alignnone" width="300"] Over 10,000 BJP workers to undertake Gaon Chalo Abhiyan from Feb 8: Raina[/caption]  

MD JPDCL visits Data Centre; directs for 24×7 availability of customer care executives

JAMMU: Today, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) warned negligent customers that they would face harsh consequences for any such behaviour on their side and sternly urged the officers to maintain a watchful eye out for instances of illegal connections, metre tampering, and billing irregularities. When Vikas Kundal, the managing director of JPDCL Jammu, paid an unexpected visit to the data centre and customer care centre at Gladni Grid Station, Narwal, he gave these instructions to the pertinent employees. The MD warned that metre tampering puts consumers' safety at risk by posing a risk of electrical fires, explosions and other safety concerns that could have serious effects, even as he urged them to abstain from any criminal conduct of this kind.Conversely, it will force customers to deal with frequent power outages as a result of their own negligence in engaging in connecting up or tampering with metres. He instructed the employees to closely monitor the hooking and bypassing of metres via online mode and to report any instances of such behaviour to the relevant sub-divisions so that the defaulters would face harsh consequences. The MD examined the customer service centre during the visit and assessed how well the crucial component was operating. He gave the involved personnel instructions to be accessible to address customer complaints around-the-clock. He urged everyone to contact the toll-free lines 1912/0191-2479122 if they had any complaints about power or billing. During the CNET inspection, the MD was informed about the latest system upgrade to the JPDCL software, which connects it to banking software and smart metres to offer a seamless end-user experience. He underlined that JPDCL software needs to be updated often to satisfy the demanding requirements as the company's customer base grows. He also noted that extensive back-end support will be needed for the installation and transition to smart metres to be successful. Bavinder Kundal, Chief Engineer, Distribution, and other officers accompanied the MD. Anil Verma, the Executive Engineer for the IT & C Division at JPDCL, had previously informed the MD on the general operations of the IT Division. [caption id="attachment_10478" align="alignnone" width="254"] MD JPDCL visits Data Centre; directs for 24x7 availability of customer care executives[/caption]  

DC Jammu prohibits news portals from sharing posts having potential to disturb peace, harmony

JAMMU: On Wednesday, the district's social media news sites were asked by the Jammu authorities to desist from publishing any content that would jeopardise public calm, communal harmony, or tranquilly. The Deputy Commissioner Jammu stated in an order that the disinformation being shared on social media platforms by people posting and sharing offensive, discriminatory, and provocative messages has given rise to the appearance that there is a serious risk of a breach of peace and order and disturbance of public tranquilly, which could pose a serious risk to people's lives and property. He stated that any disturbance of public peace and order and any breach of law and order that could put lives in severe danger should be avoided.According to him, it is preferable that any disturbance of public peace and order that poses a serious risk to people's lives or property be stopped right away. He continued by saying that there is enough evidence to move forward under Section 144 of The Code of Criminal Procedure and to forbid anyone operating in Jammu on social media platforms or portals from publishing or disseminating any content that could jeopardise public peace, communal harmony, or tranquilly. "The order shall come into force with immediate effect and any violation of this order shall invite punitive action under section 188 of Indian Penal Code, 1860," he stated. [caption id="attachment_10475" align="alignnone" width="300"] DC Jammu prohibits news portals from sharing posts having potential to disturb peace, harmony[/caption]