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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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PM , Sheikh Hasina Jointly Inaugurate Key Rail Link, 2 Other Projects
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PM , Sheikh Hasina Jointly Inaugurate Key Rail Link, 2 Other Projects

Agartala, Nov 1: On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina jointly launched three virtual projects, one of which is a crucial train connection between Nischintapur, Tripura, and Gangasagar, the neighbouring nation. The 65-kilometer Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Line and Unit 2 of the Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant in Rampal, Bangladesh, are the other two projects that Modi and Hasina officially opened. The Agartala-Akhaura Cross Border Rail Link's opening, which is an India-Bangladesh rail project, was described by Modi as a "historic" occasion. "This is the first rail link between the northeast and Bangladesh," he declared. The three programmes are all development endeavours with support from India.The 12.24-km rail project between Nischintapur and Gangasagar (6.78 km dual gauge line in Bangladesh and 5.46 km in Tripura) is anticipated to improve cross-border trade and cut down on the amount of time it takes to get from Agartala to Kolkata via Dhaka. We are happy to have reconnected to commemorate the accomplishments of the India-Bangladesh collaboration. During a video conference with Hasina, Modi stated, "The work we have done together over the past nine years has not happened in decades." According to Hasina, the three projects will improve the two nations' cooperation on infrastructure development.The simultaneous launch of these significant initiatives demonstrates our close friendship and cooperative relationship. Additionally, I want to thank PM Modi for his gracious hospitality when I visited him in September for the G20 Summit," she stated. According to sources, India had given Bangladesh a grant assistance of Rs 392.52 crore for the Agartala-Akhaura Cross Border Rail Link. A 65-kilometer broad gauge line was built as part of the Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Line to connect Bangladesh's Mongla Port with Khulna's pre-existing rail system.The Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company Ltd., a 50:50 joint venture between India's NTPC and the Bangladesh Power Development Board, was in charge of carrying out the 1,320 MW Maitree Super Thermal Power Project. The facility is situated in Bangladesh's Khulna division near Rampal. [caption id="attachment_4793" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM , Sheikh Hasina Jointly Inaugurate Key Rail Link, 2 Other Projects[/caption]  

Security has been beefed up across Kashmir in view of the latest terrorist attacks
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Security has been beefed up across Kashmir in view of the latest terrorist attacks

Srinagar, Nov 1: After a recent wave of terrorist assaults in the valley that claimed the lives of a police officer and a foreign labourer, security has been stepped up throughout Kashmir, according to officials. According to the officials, security personnel have increased the amount of time they spend frisking and inspecting cars and pedestrians in this and other parts of the valley. They said that all of the city's main junctions, access and exit points, and significant routes leading to district offices have nakas and mobile vehicle checkpoints (MVCP) installed. According to the officials, paramilitary CRPF members and the Jammu and Kashmir Police have been stationed at sensitive locations, particularly in the vicinity of areas with a minority population.They added that in the regions where non-locals live, security forces are also on guard, particularly at night. They said that while the majority of non-local labourers have fled the valley due to the cold, some remain live in ghettos. There has been a recent wave of terrorist assaults in the valley. A father of seven who was a policeman was shot and killed by terrorists on Tuesday outside his home in the Jammu and Kashmir district of Baramulla. Terrorists shot and badly injured a police officer in Srinagar on Sunday, then on Monday, they killed an Uttar Pradeshi worker in the Pulwama district.According to a top police official, the security apparatus's main goal is to stop even one person from dying. The police official, who spoke under anonymity, described the attacks' methodology as mafia-style, with a new recruit being assigned a mission to demonstrate allegiance by striking a soft target before entering the terror ranks. Wednesday's Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting will be presided over by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir in response to the attacks.The officials stated that the high-level conference, scheduled to take place at the Raj Bhawan here, will cover the current security situation in J-K. This will be the first meeting for R R Swain, the recently appointed chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The meeting would be attended by the highest ranking members of the Army, in addition to Swain: Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta, Home Secretary R K Goyal, Chief Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC-in-C) of Northern Command, both General Officers Commanding (GOCs) of the Army in Kashmir and Jammu (15th and 16th Corps), and all heads of CAPFs and intelligence agencies. [caption id="attachment_4790" align="alignnone" width="300"] Security has been beefed up across Kashmir in view of the latest terrorist attacks[/caption]  

2 Die As Truck Falls Off Bridge In Kathua
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2 Die As Truck Falls Off Bridge In Kathua

Jammu, Nov 1: According to authorities, on Wednesday in the Kathua area of Jammu and Kashmir, two people were killed after their truck fell off a bridge. The truck was travelling from Pathankot, Punjab, to Jammu when the incident happened at Bagiyal Morh near Barnoti, they added. The deceased were recognised as Punjabi citizens Balwant Singh and Ranjeet Singh, who lived in the Taran Taran area.The impact of the fall left the vehicle severely damaged, making it difficult for rescuers to remove the victims, according to a police officer. According to the official, the bodies have been moved to the Government Medical College in Kathua for a post-mortem examination. [caption id="attachment_4787" align="alignnone" width="300"] 2 Die As Truck Falls Off Bridge In Kathua[/caption]  

I never thought of scoring so many hundreds in these 12 years: Virat Kohli
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I never thought of scoring so many hundreds in these 12 years: Virat Kohli

New Delhi, Oct 31: Virat Kohli, an Indian batsman who is about to tie Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 hundreds in one-day international cricket, has said that he never imagined amassing so many hundreds in just the past 12 years.During the current ODI World Cup, Kohli has been outstanding, amassing 354 runs in six games, including a century (his 48th) against Bangladesh in Pune. But after being removed for a duck during the match against England on Sunday, Kohli added unwelcome statistics to his ODI World Cup career. It was the first time in the tournament's history. In an exclusive interview with Star Sports, Kohli shared his thoughts on the trajectory of his career."When it comes to cricket, I never imagined reaching my current level of success and realising how fortunate I am to have had such a long career and record of accomplishments," added Kohli. "Nobody can plan these things, the way your journey is going, or the way things unfold in front of you. I had always dreamed I'd do this, but I never thought things would pan out this way exactly." In these twelve years, I never would have imagined that I would score so many hundreds and runs," he remarked.In addition, Kohli set a record for the fastest hitter to reach 26,000 runs in a cricket career. This milestone was reached in 567 innings by him. [caption id="attachment_4784" align="alignnone" width="300"] I never thought of scoring so many hundreds in these 12 years: Virat Kohli[/caption]  

Landmine Explosion Near LoC In  Poonch, 3 Army soldiers Injured
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Landmine Explosion Near LoC In Poonch, 3 Army soldiers Injured

Jammu, Nov 1: Officials reported that on Wednesday, a landmine explosion close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district injured three Army Soldiers. According to the officials, who cited preliminary data, the landmine went off as the soldiers were patrolling the Phagwari Gali region in the Mendhar sector. The injured were taken to a local hospital by air, and two of them were later sent, according to the officials, to a military hospital in Rajouri for specialised care.The forward areas are littered with landmines as part of an anti-infiltration barrier system, but occasionally the landmines are washed away by rain, which leads to these kinds of mishaps, according to the officials. [caption id="attachment_4781" align="alignnone" width="300"] Landmine Explosion Near LoC In Poonch, 3 Army soldiers Injured[/caption]  

Man murders mother, minor daughter in Bishnah arrested : Police
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Man murders mother, minor daughter in Bishnah arrested : Police

Jammu : Within three hours of the crime being committed in Bishnah, which shocked Jammu, the man who had savagely murdered his mother and three-month-old daughter with a sharp-edged knife was apprehended by police on Tuesday.Dr. Vinod Kumar, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Jammu, verified the arrest and said that an investigation had been launched. The accused in the Bisha double murder case viciously killed both his mother and his three-month-old daughter, leaving everyone stunned and demanding immediate attention. Within three hours, the culprit was taken into custody, and the case is currently undergoing an inquiry and legal proceedings, according to SSP Jammu.According to earlier reports, authorities in Bishnah got information at approximately 5:00 p.m. regarding the murder of Jag Dev Singh, also known as Michael, who used a sharp-edged weapon to kill his mother Kamla Devi and his three-month-old daughter at his home in Morchapur Bishnah.After executing the crime, the accused rode off on his motorbike Pulsar, which was registered under the licence plate JK02CN 0372. Police units responded to the information quickly, arriving on the scene and securing the crime scene. Police added that numerous police teams were formed, all sources were alerted, and all police nakas in the region were placed on high alert.Within three hours of the act being committed, the teams managed to capture the suspect, according to the police, despite arduous attempts. At Police Station Bishnah, a case FIR number 245/2023 was filed in accordance with Section 302 of the IPC and 4/25 of the Arms Act. [caption id="attachment_4778" align="alignnone" width="300"] Man murders mother, minor daughter in Bishnah arrested : Police[/caption]  

Four detained for waving Palestinian flag during Pak-Bangla match in Kolkata
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Four detained for waving Palestinian flag during Pak-Bangla match in Kolkata

KOLKATA: When Pakistan and Bangladesh played cricket at the Eden Gardens for the World Cup, four people were arrested at the Maidan police station here, according to the authorities. They had been flying the Palestinian flag. A senior police official stated, "We had detained them for waving the Palestinian flag near Gate 6 and Block G1 (during the match on Tuesday)." He claimed that they did not, however, raise any slogans. The four onlookers, who were residents of the Bally, Ekbalpore, and Karaya regions, were released after some initial interrogation, the official informed . After some investigation, it was discovered that the four, who were all in their mid-20s, were protesting against the current conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and had picked the international match to do so. [caption id="attachment_4774" align="alignnone" width="300"] Four detained for waving Palestinian flag during Pak-Bangla match in Kolkata[/caption]      

DPAP aims to work for progressive J&K: Azad
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DPAP aims to work for progressive J&K: Azad

BHADERWAH: Ghulam Nabi Azad, the head of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), reaffirmed his commitment to keeping religion out of politics and to focusing only on issues of public interest. According to Azad, his employees never engage in politics that inflame social tensions, split the community, or cause division in society. "We want to make sure that we unite people in support of a peaceful, forward-thinking Jammu and Kashmir." Since the foundation of our party is based on the same ideals, we cannot afford to engage in politics of division, he said in remarks at a workers' conference in Bhaderwah.Politics, according to Azad, cannot prosper or benefit individuals who have a polarising and communal agenda. He added that the Chenab valley, and Bhaderwah in particular, were renowned for its camaraderie and secular principles. He emphasised that people should be grateful for this brotherhood and unity and that they should always uphold it, no matter what. He emphasised to his staff the need for meetings and public outreach, giving them instructions to organise corner meetings and inform everyone about the party's agenda. He added that the DPAP is growing stronger every day and that "we need to reach out to the people and explain our party agenda so that more and more people are ready to join our mission."The vice chairman of GM Saroori, the general secretary of the Prabha Salathia Mahila Wing, the president of PR Manhas Zonal, the president of Asif Gattu District, the president of PR Manhas Zonal, the spokesperson for Sunita Arora, the vice president of Javid Azad Zonal, the president of Arif Najar Block, the provincial secretary of PritamvKotwal, the general secretary of Sheikh Zaffarullah Zonal, and other people were present at the public meeting. [caption id="attachment_4771" align="alignnone" width="300"] DPAP aims to work for progressive J&K: Azad[/caption]  

R.R Swain takes over as 17th J&K DGP
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R.R Swain takes over as 17th J&K DGP

SRINAGAR: R.R. Swain was inaugurated as the 17th Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday during an event held at the PHQ in Srinagar. The event was attended by senior J&K Police officers, including Spl. DG Crime J&K, A.K. Choudhary, ADGsP, S. J. M. Gillani, M.K. Sinha, Vijay Kumar, Director, Fire & Emergency Services, J&K, Alok Kumar, Commissioner Secretary Industries & Commerce Vikramjeet Singh, IGP V. K. Birdi, and IGP (CIV/Hqrs) B.S. Tuti. Senior officers greeted R.R. Swain upon his arrival and gave him a guard of respect on the PHQ grounds.He looked over the honour guard as well. Prior to becoming the DGP of Jammu and Kashmir in 1991, R.R. Swain, an IPS officer from the 1991 batch, held a number of significant and vital roles in the Jammu and Police, including AIG (P/W) PHQ, DIG Vigilance, SDPO Kothi Bagh, SP Ramban, SP Kargil, SP Poonch, SSP Kathua, SSP Jammu, and SSP Srinagar. Swain was deputed to the Indian government in November 2006, where he held positions of great prestige. Swain became the head of the CID wing when he joined the J&K Police in June 2020, and he assumed the position of DGP J&K today. Senior officers from the PHQ and other wings attended a meeting that J&K R.R. Swain chaired as soon as he assumed leadership of the DGP. [caption id="attachment_4768" align="alignnone" width="300"] R.R Swain takes over as 17th DGP of J&K[/caption]  

Police head constable shot dead by terrorists in Baramulla
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Police head constable shot dead by terrorists in Baramulla

BARAMULLA: In the Baramulla area of Jammu & Kashmir, terrorists shot and killed a chief constable of the police force. According to police, terrorists fired shots at Head Constable Ghulam Mohammad Dar outside his home in Kralpora, in the Pattan district. They claimed that after being taken to a neighbouring hospital, Dar passed away from his wounds. This attack was the third terrorist incident to occur in the Kashmir Valley in the previous forty-eight hours. On Monday, a citizen of Uttar Pradesh was the target of an act of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama area. According to a police official, Mukesh Singh was shot at approximately 12:45 p.m. in the Rajpora area of Pulwama. In the past, in the Srinagar neighbourhood of Eidgah, terrorists had shot at and seriously wounded a police officer. At the Eidgah ground, Inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani was shot three times while he was playing cricket with the locals. [caption id="attachment_4765" align="alignnone" width="300"] Police head constable shot dead by terrorists in Baramulla[/caption]