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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…

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Primary schools to remain shut till 10 Nov amid severe air pollution
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Primary schools to remain shut till 10 Nov amid severe air pollution

NEW DELHI: Primary schools in Delhi will remain closed until November 10 due to the city's deteriorating air quality, according to Education Minister Atishi on Sunday. The Minister of Education also disclosed that classes 6–12 might go to online learning. "Primary schools in Delhi will remain closed until November 10th due to the persistently high levels of pollution. Schools have the option of switching to online instruction for grades 6 through 12, according to a post by Atishi on X. Following a dip in pollution readings into the "Severe" category earlier on Friday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a break for all public and private primary schools in the nation's capital.According to the System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India), Delhi's air quality stayed in the "Severe" category on Sunday for the fourth day in a row, despite a slight decrease in the overall Air Quality Index (AQI), which was recorded at 410 on Sunday as opposed to 504 on Saturday. SAFAR-India data indicates that the Delhi University region has 456 (Severe) air quality, whereas the Lodhi Road neighbourhood has 385 (Very Poor) air quality. Similar circumstances were observed in Noida, where SAFAR-India reports that the air quality fell to the "severe" category with an AQI of 466. Gurugram maintained its 'Very Poor' classification for air quality with an AQI of 392. Doctors advise that a healthy person's AQI should be less than 50, but these days, it has risen to 400, which can be lethal for individuals with lung-related conditions and even increase the chance of lung cancer. In a letter, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai asked Union Minister Bhupender Yadav to forbid cars from adjacent states in the Delhi-NCR from entering Delhi that do not comply with BS-VI standards. Additionally, he asked the environment ministers of the bordering governments to convene in an emergency. The Chief Secretaries of the impacted states have also been asked to respond by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which has instructed them to take prompt corrective action and present a report on their actions to the tribunal. In a statement, NGT stated that in order to guarantee improved air quality for the locals, prompt action is needed for the prevention and control of air pollution in these cities. [caption id="attachment_5026" align="alignnone" width="300"] Primary schools to remain shut till 10 Nov amid severe air pollution[/caption]      

Punjab officer tries to stop farm fire, farmers make him burn stubble
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Punjab officer tries to stop farm fire, farmers make him burn stubble

CHANDIGARH: A government official who was part of a team to prevent farm fires was halted by some farmers in Bathinda, and the farmers forced him to burn a pile of stubble. This led to the Punjab Police opening a case against the farmers. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann released a video on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, denouncing the farmers' actions, which led to the incident's discovery. According to Bhagwant Mann, the incident was "intolerable" and the government official had gone to the fields to persuade farmers not to burn the paddy straw, but the "mobsters" forced him to light the straw with a matchstick. Two farmers can be seen in the video holding the official's hand and forcing him to light his stubble with a matchstick.Gulneet Singh Khurana, the senior superintendent of police in Bathinda, stated that following the incident's viral social media footage, the police filed a case against the farmers. He said that in order to apprehend these farmers, the police are looking for them. Showkat Ahmad Parray, the deputy commissioner for Bathinda, stated on Saturday that he had written to the SSP to file a formal complaint against the farmers for impeding the official's ability to carry out his duties. Parray claimed that the official was taken to a nearby field and made to set fire to a mound of stubble by a group of 50–60 farmers who were loyal to a farmers' association. "What choice did he (the official) have when he was mobbed? DC Parray said, "He was left with no choice. "I'm going to the village personally, too. We're not going to let it go. We will not put up with lawlessness," declared the DC. The burning of paddy straw in Punjab and Haryana is a primary cause of the concerning increase in Delhi's air pollution during the months of October and November. Based on data from the Punjab Remote Sensing Centre, 12,813 stubble-burning incidences have been documented in Punjab as of Friday. [caption id="attachment_5020" align="alignnone" width="300"] Punjab officer tries to stop farm fire, farmers make him burn stubble[/caption]  

IGP directs all officers to adopt foolproof security system against terrorism
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IGP directs all officers to adopt foolproof security system against terrorism

JAMMU: On Saturday, a Top Jammu police officer gave the order to all other officers to stay vigilant and implement a perfect anti-terrorism security system. Anand Jain, the Inspector General of Police for the Jammu zone, was speaking at a conference called to discuss security and law and order issues in the Udhampur district. Jain's first trip to Udhampur since assuming the position of Inspector General of Police last month was this one. In his interactions with civil society, he also urged them to work with law enforcement to combat the drug problem and identify anti-social and anti-national groups trying to disturb the tranquilly."All officers need to remain alert and vigilant and adopt a foolproof security system to neutralise any terrorist activity in their area of responsibility," the Inspector General of Police stated. Additionally, he urged the police to take the required actions to combat the drug problem strictly and to make great efforts to apprehend the leaders of the drug-smuggling organisations. Prior to this, Udhampur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Joginder Singh gave a briefing to the assembly regarding law and order, crime, and security conditions, in addition to other measures being implemented in the district to uphold tranquilly and eradicate the drug problem. He also outlined the steps taken to enhance policing and fortify the security grid. Jain convened a conference with members of the Panchayati Raj Institution, traders, and senior residents, among others. [caption id="attachment_5016" align="alignnone" width="300"] IGP directs all officers to adopt foolproof security system against terrorism[/caption]  

JKP becomes 1st police force in country to introduce GPS tracker anklets
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JKP becomes 1st police force in country to introduce GPS tracker anklets

Srinagar, Nov 4: According to officials on Saturday, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has become the first law enforcement agency in the nation to implement GPS tracker anklets for the purpose of tracking terror suspects who are being released on bond. The GPS tracker anklet is a wearable gadget that is placed around the target person's ankle to track their movements. The technology is already being utilised in Western nations including the USA, UK, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand to track the whereabouts of accused individuals under house arrest, parole, or bail, which significantly reduces the number of people incarcerated.The GPS tracker anklet has been introduced by J-K Police authorities from the State Investigation Agency (SIA) to monitor terror suspects who have been granted bail. According to them, the J-K Police is the first law enforcement agency in the nation to use this kind of equipment. The gadgets were installed, according to the officials, following an order from a Special NIA Court in Jammu, which directed the police to put a GPS tracker anklet on a terror suspect. The prosecution department of the police had emphasised the significance of this decision.Giving specifics of the case, the authorities stated that accused Ghulam Mohd Bhat had requested bail in a formal complaint filed under several UAPA articles. In the interim, the accused requested to be freed on bond while the bail case was ongoing. According to them, the accused is on trial for his affiliation with various terrorist groups and his involvement in financing terrorism under the direction of the banned group Hizbul Mujahideen (HM). Bhat attempted to carry Rs 2.5 lakh in terrorist proceeds at HM's request when he was detained in the present FIR.According to the officials, the accused was also found guilty in a different case by the NIA Court Patiala House, Delhi, of conspiring to commit a terrorist act and of being a member of a terrorist organisation. The prosecution department of Zonal Police Headquarters (ZPHQ), Jammu, emphasised in the Special NIA Court, Jammu, the need of closely monitoring the terror accused and the strict requirements for granting bail under the UAPA, 1967, the officials said. "The Special NIA Court, Jammu, was pleased to pass an order directing J-K Police to affix a GPS tracker anklet on the accused after finding merit in the prosecution's submissions," they continued.According to them, J-K Police is the first police agency in the nation to allow people who are requesting bail to have GPS tracker anklets attached to them. [caption id="attachment_5013" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP becomes 1st police force in country to introduce GPS tracker anklets[/caption]  

LG Sinha visits Skill Development Institute, Bhubaneswar
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LG Sinha visits Skill Development Institute, Bhubaneswar

BHUBANESWAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid a visit to the Bhubaneswar-based Skill Development Institute. Through his interactions with authorities, students, and trainers, the Lieutenant Governor gained knowledge regarding advanced skill training for both Indian and global demands, as well as the operation of Centres of Excellence in collaboration with top industry players. The Lieutenant Governor stated that we have a unique chance to assume the lead in reskilling, upskilling, and skilling in order to elevate the trajectory of economic growth to new heights. He talked about the industry-aligned courses offered in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, Internet of Things, IT, ITeS, construction, and mechanical."It is our mission to transform India into a developed nation and industry-aligned courses will ensure self-reliance in critical technologies and it will boost up the employment potential," the Lieutenant Governor of India stated. Under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas' auspices, Oil PSUs have launched the charitable Skill Development Institute in Bhubaneswar. [caption id="attachment_5010" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG Sinha visits Skill Development Institute, Bhubaneswar[/caption]  

DDC Reasi visits Shiv Khori: Inspects progress of development, yatris Friendly works
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DDC Reasi visits Shiv Khori: Inspects progress of development, yatris Friendly works

REASI: A thorough tour of the Shiv Khori area was led by District Development Commissioner Reasi Vishesh Mahajan, who is also the Vice Chairperson of the Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board. The visit's objective was to evaluate the ongoing construction projects and the construction of upscale tourist amenities in the vicinity of the shrine. The DDC talked about future initiatives planned to improve pilgrims' experiences at the Holy Cave Shrine during the visit. He offered his respects at the Holy Shrine as well. The DDC examined the status of various projects in the shrine vicinity with other concerned personnel, paying special attention to the amenities for pilgrims.He then gave orders to construct a track that would be convenient for pilgrims and to upgrade public facilities. In addition, the DDC gave the Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board Executive Officer instructions to build a permanent barrier that would run from the checkpoint to the shrine cave. It was also intended to construct a segregation shed on the walkway that leads to the shrine cave. Notably, the District Development Commissioner gave the pertinent departments explicit instructions to act decisively to prevent the use of single-use plastics in the area surrounding the shrine. With this direction, the path leading to the shrine and the surroundings around it will be kept clean and single-use plastics will be prohibited. Tehsildar Pouni Naresh Kumar, Executive Officer SSKSB Pardeep Kumar, and other relevant officers accompanied the Deputy Commissioner. [caption id="attachment_5007" align="alignnone" width="300"] DDC Reasi visits Shiv Khori: Inspects progress of development, yatris Friendly works[/caption]