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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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Congress : BJP not ready to face ULB, panchayat polls in J&K
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Congress : BJP not ready to face ULB, panchayat polls in J&K

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress stated on Thursday that the BJP opposes panchayat and urban local body elections to be held in the Union Territory because it is certain to lose these elections. The working president of the Jammu and Kashmir Congress, Raman Bhalla, stated that his party was the one that brought up the subject of OBC reservations in ULBs and panchayats in line with the 73rd and 74th amendments in a letter cum objections to the J&K Chief Electoral Officer on September 13, 2023, demanding reservations to OBCs in addition to holding ULB elections under the State Election Commission (SEC) in accordance with the Constitution. "The BJP in power is terrified of losing any kind of election, including assembly elections, ULB elections, and panchayat polls.Since the LAHC-Kargil elections served as a BJP campaign trailer, they are afraid of losing and hence do not want to have elections. According to the law and the constitution, elections to these bodies had to be held one month before the end of their five-year terms; "While all municipal bodies, including Jammu and Srinagar Municipal Corporations, will complete their term by November 14, the elections should have been conducted and completed by October 15 but it has been delayed and deferred," Bhalla told reporters here. "The real picture will unfold after the Assembly elections and the BJP shall be wiped out in the Jammu region too," he said.Leaders of the JKPCC questioned the recovery of arrears of the abolished Irrigation tax from farmers, citing a case of alleged bureaucratic arbitrariness and "anti-farmer" decisions of the "BJP government-controlled Union Territory administration". However, the PDP-BJP government had abolished this tax (Abhiyana) in the 2015–2016 budget. "What right does the government have to recover the waived off/ abolished tax and even charge future tax when an elected government has abolished the same" , asked the politician. [caption id="attachment_4889" align="alignnone" width="300"] Congress : BJP not ready to face ULB, panchayat polls in J&K[/caption]  

Northern Army commander reviews operational & security preparedness along the LAC
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Northern Army commander reviews operational & security preparedness along the LAC

LEH: Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, the commander of the Northern Army, praised the perseverance and commitment of the troops stationed in forward regions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh on Thursday. "Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Army commander northern command visited formation in Ladakh sector to review the operational and security preparedness along the LAC," said the Northern Command on X. According to the statement, the Army commander praised the soldiers' perseverance and commitment in the face of difficult terrain and severe weather.The Army commander praised the troops of the Indian Army, Indo Tibetan Border Police, and General Reserve Engineer Force on Tuesday for their unwavering efforts in upholding the highest standards of operational effectiveness under difficult circumstances while on his ongoing tour to various formations, projects, and border areas in Ladakh. He also went over the construction of border protection infrastructure and operational readiness for the winter. [caption id="attachment_4884" align="alignnone" width="300"] Northern Army commander reviews operational and security preparedness along the LAC[/caption]  

CWC 2023: ‘Miyan Magic’ combined with Shami’s lethal spell powers India to semi-final after 302 run victory against SL
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CWC 2023: ‘Miyan Magic’ combined with Shami’s lethal spell powers India to semi-final after 302 run victory against SL

MUMBAI: Mohammed Shami took the lead to lead India to the World Cup semi-finals following a commanding 302 run victory at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, mirroring the thrilling display of Mohammed Siraj in the Asia Cup final. The pace trio has been unbeatable since Shami entered the Indian playing XI, and the batsmen once again gave way to their skill. With the opening delivery, Bumrah sent Pathum Nissanka back for a golden duck, swerving sharply, finding an edge along the way, and hitting the pads just in front of the stumps. Nissanka attempted to use a review to reverse the outcome, but the umpires' call in favour of Bumrah ended Nissanka's night.'Miyaan Magic' enthralled the entire Sri Lankan team in the subsequent over. He sent Dimuth Karunaratne for a golden duck at his first ball in the evening. Karunaratne attempted to flick the ball, but failed miserably, and became trapped in front of the stumps. The next player to fall in the same over was Sadeera Samarawickrama. He attempted to punch the ball in an attempt to release some pressure, but instead he found a thick outside edge that went straight to Shreyas Iyer. On the opening delivery of his second over, he struck again, sending captain Kusal Mendis back for a score of 1(10), rattling his stumps.The umpire hit the famous "Siu" celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo as soon as his finger touched the air. In the flash of an eye, a few overs were over as Charith Asalanka and Angelo Mathew got to work on the repairs. But the middle order fell apart as Shami entered the attack. He removed two wickets in a row in his opening over of the evening, forcing Dushan Hemantha and Charith Asalanka to return to the dugout on opposite balls. With the goal of taking more wickets and ensuring that the Men in Blue won quickly, Shami continued to be an attacking player. KK India moved one step closer to the semi-final position thanks to Rahul's superb decision behind the stumps. It appeared as though Chameera had missed the shot when he attempted to flick the ball. Rahul was the only one to seek for a review after finishing the catch. The ball passed the gloves and the DRS displayed a spike because Rohit chose to believe Rahul's gut feeling. Umpire Chris Brown was even confused by the DRS outcome. By getting beyond Mathews' protection and cutting the stump bails, Shami grabbed his fourth victim of the evening and finished with a score of 12. With the manner that Shami was bowling, another wicket was probably not far off. After four overs, Kasun Rajitha fell for 14(17), ending Shami's chase for a wicket and earning him his second five-for of the 2017 World Cup.With a stunning 302 run victory at the end of the game, Ravindra Jadeja got the last wicket. Earlier in the innings, India amassed a score of 357/8 because to action-packed efforts from Virat Kohli (88), Shreyas Iyer (82) and Shubman Gill (92). Even though Dilshan Madhushanka took five wickets, the Indian squad was still able to score a huge amount of runs. Brief Score: Sri Lanka 55 (Kasun Rajitha 14; Mohammed Shami 5-18, Mohammed Siraj 3-16) against. India 357/8 (Shubman Gill 92, Virat Kohli 88, Dilshan Madushanka 5-80). [caption id="attachment_4881" align="alignnone" width="300"] CWC 2023: 'Miyan Magic' combined with…

Div Com accords warm reception to Champion para Athlete Sheetal Devi & Rakesh Kumar at Jammu
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Div Com accords warm reception to Champion para Athlete Sheetal Devi & Rakesh Kumar at Jammu

JAMMU: Para athletes Sheetal Devi, 16, and Rakesh Kumar, 16, were received and welcomed by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar today in Jammu. After earning medals at the recently finished Para Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, the Para Athletes have returned. Despite all odds, Sheetal Devi—who was born without arms—became the first female armless champion archer in history.The Div Comm praised Sheetal Devi for her tenacity, resolve, and unbreakable character, which made her the first paraarcher without arms in history. He also praised Rakesh Kumar's efforts and accomplishments. He stated that the UT of J&K and the country are proud of the accomplishments of the paraathletes. The Div Comm went on to say that the UT of J&K is working hard to develop sports and athletes under the direction of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.He also valued the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board's assistance in providing the athletes with amenities and care. Prominent athletes were in attendance, including ADDC Kishtwar's Sham Lal, J&K Sports Council member Ranjit Kalra, DSO Sports Council's Baljinder Singh, Arjuna Awadee and Krupali Singh, coach Abhilasha Choudhary, escort Romika Sharma, and others. [caption id="attachment_4877" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div Com accords warm reception to Champion para Athlete Sheetal Devi & Rakesh Kumar at Jammu[/caption]    

Man Arrested In Kishtwar After Being On The Run For 10 Yrs
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Man Arrested In Kishtwar After Being On The Run For 10 Yrs

Jammu, Nov 2: In the Kishtwar area of Jammu and Kashmir, authorities on Thursday apprehended a guy who had been eluding capture for the previous ten years in connection with a criminal case, according to officials. Shabir Ahmed Malik, a resident of Kishtwar's Bun Astan neighbourhood, was sought in relation to a 2013 complaint filed under Section 436 of the Ranbir Penal Code for his suspected participation in using explosives to demolish a house in addition to assaulting and injuring others, they added.According to Kishtwar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khalil Poswal, an absconder was eventually apprehended by a police team conducting raids in response to intelligence about his whereabouts. According to Poswal, Malik was brought before the Kishtwar court after his apprehension. All other absconders were likewise forewarned by the SSP to turn themselves in before the police or face harsh consequences. [caption id="attachment_4874" align="alignnone" width="300"] Man Arrested In Kishtwar After Being On The Run For 10 Yrs[/caption]  

SC Reserves Verdict On Pleas Challenging Validity Of Electoral Bonds Scheme
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SC Reserves Verdict On Pleas Challenging Validity Of Electoral Bonds Scheme

NEW DELHI, Nov 2:  Regarding a number of petitions contesting the legality of the electoral bonds programme for financing political parties, the Supreme Court postponed making a decision on Thursday. On October 31, arguments on four petitions, including those submitted by Congressman Jaya Thakur, the Communist Party of India (Marxist), and the non-governmental Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), were heard by a five-judge constitution bench that included Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, B R Gavai, J B Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra.As part of initiatives to increase political finance transparency, the government announced the programme on January 2, 2018, and it was positioned as an alternative to financial contributions to political parties. Any Indian individual or organisation incorporated or founded in India may purchase electoral bonds in accordance with the scheme's terms. Election bonds may be purchased individually or in combination with other people. Electoral bonds can only be obtained by political parties that are registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and that have garnered at least 1% of the votes cast in the most recent election for the Lok Sabha or a state legislative Assembly.The announcement states that a political party that qualifies may only cash electoral bonds through an account with a bank that has been licenced. In April 2019, the Supreme Court rejected the Centre's request to halt the electoral bonds scheme and declared that it would give the pleas a thorough hearing because the Election Commission and the Centre had brought up "weighty issues" that had a "tremendous bearing on the sanctity of the electoral process in the country." [caption id="attachment_4857" align="alignnone" width="300"] SC Reserves Verdict On Pleas Challenging Validity Of Electoral Bonds Scheme[/caption]