SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting on strengthening telecom and digital communications infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir, with a particular focus on extending services to far-flung villages, dark zones and railway tunnels. The meeting, attended by Minister for Information Technology Satish Sharma, Advisor to the CM Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NEW DELHI: From October 1, the Railway Ministry will allow only Aadhaar-authenticated users to book…
JAMMU: The Northern Railways have ferried 753 metric tonnes of advance winter stocking (AWS) loads…
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to extend further the due…
NEW DELHI: The Income Tax Department clarified that the due date for filing Income Tax…
New Delhi, Sep 15: Wholesale price inflation (WPI) returned to the positive zone after two…
Srinagar, Jan 11: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti had a narrow escape on Thursday as her vehicle met with an accident at Sangam in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The vehicle of the…
New Delhi, Jan 11: As part of a significant effort to break the link between terrorists, criminals, and drug smugglers in the nation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) searched 32 locations across Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab on Thursday, according to officials. Early this morning saw the start of the raids, and state police forces closely collaborated with several anti-terror agency teams as they performed searches. The organisation is searching a number of locations, including Jhajjar and Sonipat in Haryana. Agents raided the homes of those connected to the notorious mobster Lawrence Bishnoi's coordinated terror-crime network. The raids took place a few days after Lawrence Bishnoi's four houses were attached by the NIA on January 6.One of these properties could be moved, while the other three were immovable. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, earlier, allowed the NIA teams in Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh to seize the properties in a coordinated manner. According to the NIA, all of these properties are "proceeds of terrorism," used to carry out major crimes and plan terror attacks. The properties that are attached belong to Vikas Singh, who harbours the terror group in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The properties include Flat-77/4, Ashrey-1, Sulabh Awas Yojana, Sector-1, Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.Two other properties that were attached belonged to accused Dalip Kumar, also known as Bhola, alias Dalip Bishnoi, and were situated in the Punjabi village of Bhishanpura, Fazilka. Ragba Tedadi (Pluralistic) 59-15 in 187/2390, Hissa (share) Baqadar and Khewat No. 296 in 127/752, Ragba Tedadi (Pluralistic) 225-12 in Hissa (share) Baqadar are the two properties. Additionally, a Fortuner vehicle registered in the name of Joginder Singh, a Yamunanagar, Haryana, resident, was taken into custody. According to NIA investigations, Vikas Singh is a friend of Lawrence Bishnoi, who has provided sanctuary to terrorists, including individuals who are suspected of attacking Punjab Police Headquarters with rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs).On the other hand, Lawrence Bishnoi's close buddy and mobster Kala Rana is the son of Joginder Singh. By permitting gang members to use his Fortuner vehicle to transfer weapons and ammunition in support of terrorist activities, Joginder Singh was aiding and abetting them. The accused Dalip Kumar's property was being used as a warehouse and shelter for the storage and concealment of weapons, as well as a place to host members of terrorist gangs. In August 2022, the NIA filed a UA(P)A case against mobster Lawrence Bishnoi and his companions' organised crime network.According to the agency's findings, the gang had established criminal networks akin to the mafia throughout multiple states in the nation. In addition to large-scale extortions from merchants and professionals, these networks were implicated in other dramatic crimes, including the murders of social and religious leaders like Pardeep Kumar and famed Punjabi musician Sidhu Moosewala. Further NIA investigations have shown that a large number of these terror plots were planned from overseas, such as Pakistan and Canada, or by leaders of organised crime syndicates that ran jail operations all throughout India.The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) has implemented various targeted tactics in recent months to disrupt and dismantle terror and mafia networks, as well as their support infrastructure. These tactics include seizing and attaching their properties that are obtained from the "proceeds of terrorism." [caption id="attachment_8785" align="alignnone" width="300"] NIA Raids 32 Places In Delhi, Haryana, Punjab In Terror-Gangster Case[/caption]…
NEW DELHI: The health ministry announced on Thursday that while there are still 3,422 active cases of COVID-19 in India, there have been 514 new cases of the virus. The ministry's data, updated at 8 am, shows that three deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours—two in Maharashtra and one in Karnataka. Up until December 5, 2023, the number of daily cases had decreased to double digits; however, cases started to rise as a result of the cold weather and the appearance of a new sub-variant JN.1. According to government sources, after December 5, there was a maximum one-day increase of 841 new cases recorded on December 31, 2023, or 0.2% of the peak instances recorded in May 2021. Approximately 92% of all active cases are being treated at home in isolation. "The currently available data suggests that the JN.1 sub-variant is neither leading to an exponential rise in the new cases nor a surge in the hospitalisation and mortality," said an official source. India has previously experienced three waves of COVID-19, with the delta wave, which is expected to occur in April–June 2021, reporting the highest daily incidence of new cases and deaths. On May 7, 2021, the number of new cases and deaths reported reached 414,188, the peak. According to the ministry's website, nearly 4.4 crore individuals have recovered from the illness, meaning that the country's recovery rate is 98.81 percent. As per the website, the nation has administered 220.67 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines thus far. [caption id="attachment_8782" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3,422 active COVID-19 cases recorded in India[/caption]
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that 100 chartered planes will land in Ayodhya on January 22 on 'Pran Partishtha Day'. "Around 100 chartered planes will land at the Ayodhya airport…
NEW DELHI: General Manoj Pande, the Chief of Army Staff, stated on Thursday that security along the northern border is stable yet delicate. The Army Chief was speaking on January 11 during the Annual Press Conference in advance of Army Day. "The northern border situation is stable yet delicate. We keep on talking in an effort to resolve problems and strike a balance between the two sides. There is a high level of operational readiness, and deployment is balanced and strong." Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff, stated. "The ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control is still in effect with regard to the circumstances in Jammu and Kashmir.We have a powerful anti-drone mechanism in place to stop the use of drones to smuggle weapons and drugs, even though we have been able to thwart infiltration efforts. Terrorist activity has escalated in the Rajouri Poonch area. "Across the border, support infrastructure for proxy tandems in the Rajouri Poonch sector continues," said General Manoj Pande. Additionally, General Manoj Pande emphasised that disruptive technologies have emerged as the new front in strategic rivalry. "National interests continue to take precedence, and it has been demonstrated that using force is still relevant... According to General Manoj Pande, disruptive technologies have emerged as the new front in strategic competition.Additionally, he reaffirmed that all security forces are working together to guarantee a stable and secure environment for the country. Our country is steadily moving forward in terms of its economic development. To advance our nation, we are totally committed to ensuring an atmosphere of stability and security on the inside as well as the outside. The chief of Army Staff stated, "The Northeast has witnessed positive developments in the last year because of the proactive policies of the government," in reference to the security situation in North-East India. Overall, the violent parameters have decreased. Violence broke out in Manipur in May of last year, but the state government, the Army, and the Assam Rifles worked together to bring the situation under control.Our goal is to restore stability and normalcy in the situation." Additionally, according to General Manoj Pande, the Army has improved its vehicles, drones, and counter-drone technologies. "We have been able to introduce certain new technologies and address warfare sectors as part of emergency preparations. Better cars, drones, and counter-drone systems have been introduced. We have electronic warfare devices tailored to the terrain," said General Manoj Pande. "We have reorganised the artillery division. Additionally, our electronic warfare and electronic intelligence units have been reorganised. Drones are starting to replace the animals in our animal transport units as we begin the process of lowering their number.We have formulated a strategy to maximise our capabilities by substantial figures, and by 2027, we hope to attain a 1 lakh figure optimisation.The government has received the proposal from us," he continued. When asked about the recruitment of Agniveers, General Manoj "The first two batches of Agniveers are now fully deployed in field units and the feedback is very exciting and positive... 120 women officers who have been given permanent commission and are in command roles are deployed in field areas, and they are doing a good job there." "...We also have moved from the current conduct of our competitive and promotion exams to fully online mode and by the end of this year, all our promotion exams will be held entirely online..." concluded CoAS General Manoj Pande. [caption id="attachment_8776" align="alignnone" width="300"] "Situation on Northern…
JAMMU, Jan 11: According to officials, a fire broke out on Thursday in a forested region near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. There has been no reported casualty. Officials from the forest department were working to put out the fire, which had grown to several acres and was damaging trees and other forest debris. [caption id="attachment_8772" align="alignnone" width="300"] Forest Fire Erupts In Poonch[/caption]
SRINAGAR: There was no respite from the intense cold wave in Kashmir as the valley continued to reel under sub-zero temperatures with no improvement in the weather conditions over the next few days, officials said…
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated on Wednesday that the administration has a primary duty to protect public safety and destroy the terror ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir. Speaking at the All Minority Workers Association of Kashmir's Abhinandan Samaroh, Sinha added that progress and peace had improved people's quality of life and level of living. He declared, "We will finish the terror ecosystem soon," implying that terrorism is nearing its end. "The main goal is to protect those who are most in need of protection and to undermine the networks that support terrorism and those who profit from conflicts. Lt Governor Sinha declared, "Every effort will be firmly made in this direction."He added that each person must fulfil their job in order to accomplish these. Speaking anonymously, Sinha claimed to know "some people, who say one thing in Jammu and another in Kashmir." "Whatever I say in Kashmir, I reiterate it in Jammu," he stated. Sinha declared, "I have nothing to do with politics and no intention to contest elections," dismissing any political ambitions. "However, I refuse to leave Jammu and Kashmir until I make sure that elections are held there. Until then, I refuse to give in to pressure and will support and empower the poor," the Lieutenant Governor declared. According to Sinha, the administration is considerate of the needs and goals of all societal groups. "Our goal is to realise the expectations of the average person and raise the bar for success in life. To contribute to a developed India, each individual must be given the necessary tools, he stated. [caption id="attachment_8766" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K administration committed to ensuring safety, dismantling terror ecosystem: LG Sinha[/caption]
JAMMU: South of SP City Shaheen Wahid visited Industrial Estate Digiana with her team of police officers, meeting with industrialists and leaders of the Association of Industries Digiana for in-depth discussions on a variety of topics. Jatinder Aul, president of Small Scale Industries (SSI) Digiana, briefed SP City South about the problems that the company's industrialists are facing, along with general secretary Anil Modi, vice president Sanjay Chopra, and other executives. They expressed worry about concerns with drug trafficking, alcohol theft, illegal truck and matador parking inside industrial buildings, no crossing in front of industrial gates, and traffic assistance. The SSI Digiana delegates were given the assurance by Shaheen Wahid that their concerns will be taken into account and resolved.The policeman also asked businessmen for help in curbing the drug threat. She requested that if they see anyone strange, they notify the police. [caption id="attachment_8763" align="alignnone" width="300"] SP South visits Digiana, interacts with industrialists[/caption]
JAMMU: According to official sources on Wednesday, the president of the National Conference (NC), Farooq Abdullah, has been asked by the Enforcement Directorate to appear for questioning in a money laundering case on Thursday. It is believed that the 86-year-old lawmaker was summoned in relation to the federal agency's inquiry into purported anomalies inside the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA). The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed charges against the MP representing Srinagar in the Lok Sabha in 2022. The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association's money were embezzled, according to the ED, by the transfer of funds to a number of unconnected parties' personal bank accounts, including those of JKCA office bearers, and through mysterious cash withdrawals from JKCA bank accounts. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) charge sheet against the same accused, submitted in 2018, serves as the foundation for the agency's case. Abdullah, a former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, has been summoned to appear in person at the ED office in Srinagar. [caption id="attachment_8760" align="alignnone" width="300"] ED summons NC president Farooq Abdullah for questioning in money laundering case[/caption]
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