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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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Private schools protest against BOSE move of tagging students

JAMMU: An intense protest demonstration was staged in front of the BOSE office in Jammu, protesting the J&K Board of School Education's (JKBOSE) decision to tag pupils attending private schools. It appears that this was the first time that private school administrators, instructors, drivers, and other stakeholders came together to jointly denounce the challenges they confront. The J&K Private Schools Association served as the umbrella organisation for the protest demonstration. Members of the protestors were observed holding flags and carrying placards. They were pleading with the JKBOSE to permit all regular class 10th, 11th, and 12th pupils to show up from the same school where they had registered for the previous session. Ajay Gupta, the president of the JKPSA Central Body, expressed regret over the J&K Board of School Education's recent establishment of a new practice tagging board students—those in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades—with those attending neighbouring government schools. He continued, explaining that JKBOSE's action at the close of the academic year has not only paralysed board classes but also rendered the entire system inoperable, even for students in grades 1 through 8. He further stated that JKBOSE failed to account for the effects of tagging on the salaries of teachers, ministerial staff, drivers, cleaners, peons, bank EMI, EPFO, ESIC, rent (in the case of rented buildings), electricity bills, and other expenses. Members called for an urgent reversal of JKBOSE's order pertaining to student tagging. In addition, they vowed to stage similar demonstrations throughout Jammu and Kashmir if the government did not revoke its divisive ban on private education. Speakers at the demonstration included Kamal Gupta (JKPSA Chairperson), Deepak Handa (Senior Vice President), Sat Paul Mansotra (General Secretary), Sanjeev Luthra, Ajay Singh, R P Sharma, Lal Chand Gandotra, Vineet Gupta, Siddheshwar Sadotra, Laddi Kumar, Tariq, Shafiq Ul Rehman, Gurbax Singh, Vishal Magotra, Naresh Kumar, Amajed, Anil Choudhary, Rashpal Singh, Dr. Madan Mohan, Naresh Kumar, Ankur Arora, Rishab Choudhary, Subash Chib, Vidant, Manish Joshi, Vivek Chouhan, Rishab Mengi, Usha Jamwal, and others [caption id="attachment_8753" align="alignnone" width="300"] Private schools protest against BOSE move of tagging students[/caption]      

Congress declines Ram Mandir invitation, calls it RSS, BJP event

NEW DELHI: Sonia Gandhi, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, and Mallikarjun Kharge, the head of the Congress party, turned down the invitation to the Ram Mandir on Wednesday. It is an RSS and BJP function, according to the party. The political party sent out a letter on X (formerly Twitter) rejecting the invitation. Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, claimed on Tuesday that the BJP was staging a "gimmick show" by inaugurating the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya in advance of the Lok Sabha elections. "She does not support festivities that exclude other communities," declared the TMC mogul. Speaking at a public event in the South 24 Parganas district of Joynagar, Banerjee stated that she disagrees with segregating people along religious lines."As though I had nothing better to do, I was asked to remark on the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya yesterday. I told her that while religion is personal, holidays are shared by all." The leader of the Trinamool Congress, Banerjee, stated that she supports celebrations that bring together members of all communities and promote harmony. "The BJP is following the court's orders to inaugurate the Ram Mandir, but they are doing it as a publicity stunt before of the Lok Sabha elections. "I think it's wrong to separate people based on their religion," she declared. The chief minister asserted that agencies run the Indian government, according to Banerjee. On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath, and more than 6,000 spectators are anticipated for the 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony, which will mark the official opening of the Ram temple at Ayodhya.] [caption id="attachment_8750" align="alignnone" width="300"] Congress declines Ram Mandir invitation, calls it RSS, BJP event[/caption]          

Gadkari Inaugurates, Lays Foundation Stones Of 29 Highway Projects Worth Rs 4,000 Cr In Punjab

Hoshiarpur, Jan 10: On Wednesday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari dedicated and placed the cornerstones for 29 national highway projects in Punjab, totaling Rs 4,000 crore. The projects comprised the construction of three bridges on the Jalandhar-Makhu road, a four-lane portion of the Jalandhar-Kapurthala road, a six-lane flyover and a two-lane road over bridge in Ludhiana. Gadkari lay the groundwork for a number of projects, such as the four-laning of the Ferozepur bypass and the Hoshiarpur-Phagwara route. Speaking to an audience here, Gadkari stated that the administration, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party, is constructing motorways, including green motorways that are assisting in reducing travel times.Further, the minister for road transport and highways stated that, in order to improve connectivity between Punjab and Delhi, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana, five greenfield motorways and economic corridors are being constructed at a cost of Rs 1.20 lakh crore. In addition, he discussed the 670 km greenfield motorway project that will connect Delhi, Amritsar, and Katra. When it is finished, he stated, one may go from Delhi to Amritsar in four hours and from Delhi to Katra in six. On this occasion, in attendance were Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar, former MP Vijay Sampla, Union Minister and local MP Som Parkash, and others. [caption id="attachment_8739" align="alignnone" width="300"] Gadkari Inaugurates, Lays Foundation Stones Of 29 Highway Projects Worth Rs 4,000 Cr In Punjab[/caption]    

Pay Bills Or Face Disconnection: MD KPDCL

SRINAGAR, Jan 10: Mussarat Islam, the managing director of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), urged customers today to pay off any outstanding electricity bills. If they don't, KPDCL will be forced to accelerate its disconnection drives as required by Section 56 of the Electricity Act. He added that if smart metre customers do not pay their outstanding power bills, they will be automatically disconnected.The MD expressed grave concern about the high default rates in the residential, business, and industrial categories and said that the money collected from the settlement of outstanding bills will allow KPDCL to have sufficient resources available for the purchase of electricity, which is essential for ensuring a steady supply. The MD added that high default rates are negatively affecting the Corporation's financial stability since they will affect the flow of funds under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), which aims to modernise the LT Distribution Network in Kashmir Division.The MD further said that, in light of the imperative for realisation of arrears, KPDCL has issued instructions to all 19 Electric Divisions to further expedite the disconnection drives of defaulter consumers who are unwilling to pay their energy dues on time. KPDCL is requesting the cooperation of all consumers in clearing dues. [caption id="attachment_8736" align="alignnone" width="300"] Pay Bills Or Face Disconnection: MD KPDCL[/caption]  

Won’t indulge in politics on Ram Temple consecration: Omar

SRINAGAR: Omar Abdullah, the vice president of the National Conference, declined to comment on the opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday, stating that he did not want to get into politics over the matter. "On the Ram Mandir, I won't say anything. This inauguration is not the first or the last. Additionally, inaugurations have occurred in the past. It is up to you if you want to get political about it; I'm not getting political about the matter," Abdullah told reporters in this location. When asked if he would accept an invitation to the temple's consecration event, the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir replied that he was positive he wouldn't get one. "Why are you inquiring as to whether or not I plan to go? Who doesn't receive an invitation? I'm aware that I won't be asked. Those who were supposed to receive an invitation have already received one. the movie stars, cricket players, businessmen, and others. Everybody is aware of their names. Is my name listed somewhere? No. Why should we get into ifs and buts when they don't intend to invite me?" He stated. [caption id="attachment_8733" align="alignnone" width="300"] Won't indulge in politics on Ram Temple consecration: Omar[/caption]    

“All major agencies estimate that India will be in top three economies of world” : PM at Vibrant Gujarat Summit

GUJARAT: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's resilience and economic momentum by making important announcements about large investments in the nation's port infrastructure while addressing the delegates and attendees of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. In order to make additional investments in India's port infrastructure, billion-dollar deals have been inked with corporations based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to PM Modi. Prime Minister Modi stated, "Agreements have been signed for new investments worth billions of dollars in India's port infrastructure by companies from the UAE."These accords have the potential to significantly alter India's maritime environment, promote economic expansion, and improve trade connections worldwide. The Prime Minister acknowledged the difficult global conditions in his speech, but he also emphasised India's impressive economic resilience and growth velocity. Attributing this achievement to ten years of targeted structural changes, he said, "We are all conscious of the worldwide situation. Therefore, a major factor contributing to the Indian economy's resistance and growth in these difficult times is our emphasis on structural changes during the past ten years. The Indian economy now has more potential, capability, and competitiveness because to these reforms."PM Modi underlined that, from ranking eleventh a decade ago, India's economy has grown to become the fifth largest in the world. "India is currently the world's fifth largest economy," declared the PM. Ten years prior, India ranked eleventh. According to current estimates from all major agencies, India's economy is expected to rank among the top three in the world in the near future. Allow individuals worldwide to conduct their own analysis, but I can assure you that it will occur." India is viewed by the international community as a key pillar of stability. The Prime Minister continued, "A friend who can be relied upon, a partner who supports development that puts people first, a voice for the global south, a global economic growth engine, a technology hub for problem-solving, a powerhouse of gifted youth, and a democracy that delivers..." The summit attendees applauded the Prime Minister for his hopeful vision and dedication to India's economic destiny. The government's goal to boost economic growth and solidify India's standing in the international economy is in line with the emphasis on structural changes and drawing significant investments, particularly in port infrastructure.The declarations made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit highlight the country's resolve to overcome obstacles and seize opportunities, establishing India as a major actor in the changing global economic scene. [caption id="attachment_8727" align="alignnone" width="300"] "All major agencies estimate that India will be in top three economies of world" :…

BSF Director General Reviews Security Situation, Operational Preparedness Of Troops

JAMMU, Jan 10:  According to sources, Nitin Agrawal, the director general of the Border Security Force (BSF), evaluated the operational readiness and security status of the troops manning the Jammu frontier's border with Pakistan on Wednesday. While visiting regions along the International Border (IB), Agrawal also paid a visit to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan, providing him with an update on the security conditions along the border. Together with senior BSF personnel, the DG went over the state of security and the forces' operational readiness.Agrawal is currently in the Jammu and Kashmir region. Inspector General D K Boora of the BSF, Jammu frontier, briefed Agrawal on the security situation in this area. On August 9 of last year, the BSF DG visited many border outposts in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and urged the soldiers to maintain effective dominance in order to successfully tackle the challenges from across the line. [caption id="attachment_8724" align="alignnone" width="300"] BSF Director General Reviews Security Situation, Operational Preparedness Of Troops[/caption]