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CS inspects execution of SSCL works along Dal & Jhelum

editor October 21, 2023

SRINAGAR: Today, Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta toured the whole city of Srinagar to examine the various projects being undertaken by Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) at Zero Bridge, Foreshore Road, Nishat, Shalimar, and Nishat. Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bidhuri of Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Aijaz Asad of Srinagar, VC LCMA, officers from SSCL, R&B and other departments joined him. Chief Secretary instructed responsible parties to finish the outstanding work, including the seating arrangements, by October 31st in order to prepare the recreational Multi Utility Zone for public use, while on site inspecting Sunset Point (Dal Lake).Dr. Mehta also went to Nishat, where he examined the parking lot's tiling job in addition to painting the walkway that borders Dal Lake. He gave the SSCL officers instructions to finish the project by October 31 because continuous development was taking up the majority of the current working season. During his visit to Shalimar, he gave the order to have the electric poles in the centre of the major road removed and to make the road's median more attractive. At that time, the local traders asked the Chief Secretary to order the concerned parties to finish the garden's renovations in order to draw more guests. For the convenience of guests and tourists, Dr. Mehta instructed SMC to install the mobile restrooms close to Shalimar Garden and other public areas and tourist attractions. He gave them the order to do all of the work by November of this year. During his visit to Zero Bridge, the Chief Secretary gave the interested parties instructions to remove visual pollution on the Jhelum bund by putting the electricity lines underground through the ducts underneath. The end of the current month is the deadline he set for the improvement projects. Concerned officials were also instructed to finish the ongoing construction by the end of October and to move quickly to develop parking underneath the Abdullah Bridge. Dr. Mehta made a strong impression on the officers regarding the additional works at Doledemb and Foreshore Road, emphasising that they must be dedicated to the public by the end of November this year. The Divisional Administration gave the Chief Secretary assurances that all projects will be finished on schedule and made public as soon as possible. [caption id="attachment_4282" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS inspects execution of SSCL works along Dal & Jhelum[/caption]

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Soldier Injured In Sniper Fire From Pak Side Along LoC

editor October 21, 2023

SRINAGAR, Oct 21: In the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, sniper fire from the Pakistani side wounded a soldier, according to officials on Saturday. The event happened late on Friday night in the Keran sector. On Friday night, the Pakistani Army opened fire with a sniper round at an Indian army station in the Keran area. In this incident, Soldier Saurav Kumar sustained injuries. For expert care, he was evacuated to the army's 92-base hospital in Srinagar. The officials said, "Doctors have determined that the soldier's condition is stable and out of danger." [caption id="attachment_4279" align="alignnone" width="300"] Soldier Injured In Sniper Fire From Pak Side Along LoC[/caption]

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Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif Returns Home After 4 Yrs In Self-Imposed Exile In UK

editor October 21, 2023

Islamabad, Oct 21: After a four-year self-imposed exile in the UK, Nawaz Sharif, the former prime minister of Pakistan, returned home on a special flight on Saturday to lead his party and attempt to win a record-breaking fourth term in the general elections that are anticipated to take place in January.The 73-year-old leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) took a chartered aircraft, "Umeed-e-Pakistan," to Islamabad from Dubai. As part of the bail procedure that the court granted on October 19, Sharif's legal team will meet with him to collect his biometrics and submit them to the Islamabad High Court. As part of the bail procedure that the court granted on October 19, Sharif's legal team will meet with him to collect his biometrics and submit them to the Islamabad High Court.He will arrive in Islamabad for around an hour, after which he will depart for Lahore to speak at a gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan. His return has been portrayed by his party as a sign of optimism for Pakistan. Dozens of fans have arrived at the Islamabad airport, but no call was made for party employees to meet him there. The special aeroplane carried about 150 PML-N supporters, who continuously chanted slogans during the journey.Sharif appeared to be perusing the notes for his evening speech in Lahore while remaining composed throughout the flight. Sharif appeared to be perusing the notes for his evening speech in Lahore while remaining composed throughout the flight. The three-time former prime minister lamented Pakistan's "extremely chaotic" state and gave reporters hope that his party was "competent" to get the financially strapped nation out of its current predicament while speaking to media at the airport in Dubai.After four years, I'm returning to Pakistan today, Sharif declared. I didn't feel joyful when I was leaving Pakistan and travelling overseas, but I do now. After four years, I'm returning to Pakistan today, Sharif declared.The former prime minister went on to say that it would have been ideal if the nation's circumstances had improved from 2017 to the present. Seeing the state of the nation makes me feel incredibly anxious and disappointed. The nation that had to advance is currently regressing both economically and politically. Sharif described the state of affairs as concerning but said that there was still hope and that we shouldn't let it escape our control since we are capable of repairing the damage we caused. He said that since no one was willing to help us, the nation needed to get back on its feet.When I go back to Pakistan in those days, it hurts. We had said goodbye to the IMF, energy was inexpensive, the rupee was steady, jobs were available, roti cost Rs 4, a child from a low-income household could attend school, and medications were reasonably priced. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), according to Sharif, is the only legitimate electoral body with the right to determine when polls would take place.Any date announced by the ECP will be adhered to by all. Whatever the ECP says, that's my top priority. Pakistan now has a fair ECP, and I think it will choose the best course of action for the election. Bemoaning the treatment he had received in the past, he claimed to be the one who had attended 150 court appearances. Bemoaning the treatment he had received in the past, he claimed to be the one who had attended 150 court appearances. Not just me, but my kid as well. She even received a spotless check.It had to come to her. During my administration, she didn't even hold an office. He claimed that in addition to his brother Shehbaz Sharif and the former prime minister, bogus cases were also brought against former interior minister Rana Sanaullah Khan and PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi. I even mentioned before I left that I trust Allah (God) with everything, and I still do. When asked about the violence that took place on May 9 that was purportedly carried out by Imran Khan's party, he grinned and stated, "We are the May 28 ones." When asked about the violence that took place on May 9 that was purportedly carried out by Imran Khan's party, he grinned and stated, "We are the May 28 ones." On May 28, 1998, Pakistan carried out nuclear tests under the direction of Prime Minister Sharif at the time. In November 2019, after being granted four weeks of bail by a higher court, Sharif departed for London due to medical reasons. He had already completed half of his seven-year prison sentence for the Al-Azizia corruption case by that point.Due to his persistent absence from the procedures regarding appeals against the penalties, Sharif has been labelled a proclaimed criminal in the four years that have passed in the Al-Azizia and Avenfield corruption trials. His motions were not opposed by Pakistan's anti-corruption agency, the National Accountability Bureau, and on Thursday the Islamabad High Court granted him protective bail until October 24 in both instances. In 2017, he resigned as prime minister of Pakistan after the Supreme Court permanently barred him from public office as a result of an investigation into his family's riches following the 2016 Panama Papers leak.Sharif has continuously denied any misconduct and described the case as being driven by politics. [caption…

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Vinod Kumar appointed SSP Jammu; Joginder Singh SSP Udhampur

editor October 21, 2023

JAMMU: On Saturday, Vinod Kumar, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) official, was named the new Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Jammu. Chandan Kohli, who was previously appointed as deputy secretary in the cabinet secretariat, was replaced by Kumar. According to a J&K Home Department order, IPS Joginder Singh, director of the special security force (J&K), was transferred and posted as SSP Udhampur, while Kumar, who was currently assigned as SSP Udhampur, was transferred and placed as SSP Jammu. In lieu of Singh, IPS Swarn Singh Kotwal, commandant of SDRF 1-battalion Srinagar, was transferred and assigned to the position of director of the J&K special security force.According to the order, Kohli was appointed as deputy secretary in the senior executive cadre of the cabinet secretariat on a deputation basis for a term of four years, with the permission of competent authority. This led to the transfers and postings. According to the statement, Kohli was freed of his duties to allow him to start the new job at the Centre. [caption id="attachment_4272" align="alignnone" width="300"] Vinod Kumar appointed SSP Jammu; Joginder Singh SSP Udhampur[/caption]

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Fight against terrorism reaching its logical conclusion in J&K: DGP Dilbag

editor October 21, 2023

SRINAGAR: Director General of Police (DGP) for Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh, stated on Saturday that while efforts are ongoing to establish peace as a permanent feature of the UT, police have brought the war against terrorism nearly to its logical end. Speaking during the police commemoration day at Zewan in Srinagar, DGP Dilbag Singh stated that the threat of terrorism has affected J&K for more than thirty years. "The battle to eradicate terrorists from J&K territory is coming to a natural end. The current state of peace in J&K is being worked to remain permanent, according to the DGP.He noted that despite ongoing attempts to sabotage peace, police are making a lot of effort to thwart any such attempts. According to him, eight police officers were killed in anti-militancy operations this year. "Some officers from the army and other forces also lost their lives," he added. According to the DGP, Kashmir's condition has drastically changed in the last several years. "J&K is on the path of peace and development," he stated. 1606 police officers have died while performing their duties, according to the J&K police chief, who paid heartfelt homage to the fallen heroes. "We honour our martyrs with beautiful honours as we stand with them today.He continued, saying that the families of police martyrs are supported by the entire police force. "J&K and the entire nation is highly indebted to them," he stated. In the meantime, 200 police officers participated in a blood donation camp organised by J&K police. [caption id="attachment_4269" align="alignnone" width="300"] Fight against terrorism reaching its logical conclusion in J&K: DGP Dilbag[/caption]

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ISRO Successfully Conducts Test Vehicle Mission Ahead Of Human Space Flight Programme

editor October 21, 2023

Sriharikota (AP), Oct 21: At the spaceport here, smiles replaced nervous looks when scientists from ISRO had to adjust the launch window for a test vehicle carrying payloads for the nation's ambitious human space flight programme, Gaganyaan, which took off despite some initial technical difficulties. After a nerve-wracking two hours after TV-D1's engine failed to ignite at first, ISRO scientists launched the rocket precisely 75 minutes later, successfully achieving the mission's goal of separating the crew module and crew escape, which was met with thunderous applause at the Mission Control Centre here.The ISRO declared that the TV D1 Mission was completed. Later, as anticipated, the payloads sprang into the sea, a development that was met with celebration. The Gaganyaan programme intends to launch people into space for three days in a 400 km Low Earth Orbit and return them safely to Earth. The launch was originally scheduled to occur at 8 am, but it was delayed twice, for a total of 45 minutes, before an anomaly necessitated a reschedule for 10 am. [caption id="attachment_4266" align="alignnone" width="300"] ISRO Successfully Conducts Test Vehicle Mission Ahead Of Human Space Flight Programme[/caption]

65% Fall In Incidents Of Terrorism, Left-Wing Extremism, Insurgency In Northeast : Shah

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New Delhi, Oct 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Saturday that there has been a 65% decrease in terrorist, left-wing extremist, and insurgency occurrences in the Northeast. In addition, he declared that "three hotspots—the Northeast, Jammu and Kashmir, and LWE (Left Wing Extremism-hit states) are becoming peaceful." After honouring martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial here, the home minister addressed a crowd and stated that the Narendra Modi government had enacted harsh legislation while upholding a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. According to him, the establishment of the "Police Technology Mission" to modernise the police force is another way that the government has attempted to create the greatest counterterrorism force in the world.According to Shah, the Modi administration has filed three bills in parliament that aim to completely restructure the criminal justice system. The minister stated that the three bills will supersede laws that date back 150 years and ensure that every person has all the rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The proposed laws will also take Indianness into account. "The efforts and accomplishments of police personnel have resulted in a 65 percent decrease in terror, Left Wing Extremism, and insurgency incidents in the Northeast," stated Shah.He claimed that police officers have proven their worth in every circumstance, whether it be combating terrorists, stopping crime, upholding law and order in front of big crowds, or shielding civilians during emergencies.Regarding the part that police play in a disaster, he mentioned that in the past, members of various police forces have gained recognition in the field of disaster management through the National Disaster Response Force, or NDRF. "People gain confidence that there is no problem now that the NDRF has arrived, regardless of the size of the disaster," he said. Shah claimed that by periodically altering various programmes, the Modi administration is trying to improve the wellbeing of police personnel.He stated that the Modi administration is committed to the wellbeing of every employee and worries about their security. In honouring the 36,250 police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty since the country's independence, he stated that this police memorial is more than simply a symbol; it is a recognition of the commitment and sacrifice made by police officers to the advancement of the nation. At the Hot Springs in Ladakh, on October 21, 1959, ten police officers were killed while performing their duties amid an ambush by highly armed Chinese troops. October 21 is now remembered annually to memorialise these martyrs as well as all other law enforcement officers who lost their lives while performing their duties.The National Police Memorial (NPM) in Chanakyapuri was dedicated to the nation on Police Commemoration Day in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in honour of the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers and their critical role in maintaining national security and integrity. The memorial is made up of a museum, the "Wall of Valour," and a centre sculpture. The centrepiece, a granite monolith cenotaph rising to a height of thirty feet, represents the bravery, tenacity, and selflessness of law enforcement officers. The names of martyrs are inscribed on the "Wall of Valour," which honours the courage and selflessness of police officers who have given their lives while performing their duties since the country's independence.The museum is intended to be a historical and dynamic display of Indian police. [caption id="attachment_4263" align="alignnone" width="300"] 65% Fall In Incidents Of Terrorism, Left-Wing Extremism, Insurgency In Northeast :…

Cop Stops Fan from Chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ During Australia World Cup match in Bengaluru

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OCT 21, 2023 : Social media users are going crazy over a video purportedly showing a Bengaluru police officer stopping a supporter from yelling "Pakistan Zindabad" during Pakistan vs. Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The 45-second video shows a cricket fan at M Chinnaswamy Stadium disputing with a policeman about why he isn't allowed to support his team, Pakistan, who is playing Australia. The individual is wearing a Pakistan cricket team jersey. Why is it acceptable to chant "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" but not "Pakistan Zindabad"? he queries. The policeman can be heard replying that while yelling "Pakistan Zindabad" is bad, singing "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" is okay."Not at all? The fan questioned the policeman, "I'm from Pakistan, and they're playing. What else should I say?" After that, the Pakistani fan pulled out his phone and asked the officer to record a message telling him that he was not permitted to say "Pakistan Zindabad." There was a lot of support for the Pakistani cricket team during their two warm-up and world cup matches in Hyderabad. The Babar Azam-led team's historic six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, in which they chased down the biggest total in world cup history, was clearly supported. Social media users shared videos of the audience responding to the DJ's question about "Jeetega bhai jeetega" at the venue with cries of "Pakistan Jeetega." The experience of seeing people on social media applauding the Hyderabad crowd for their attitude even astonished Babar. Others urged locations where Pakistan is scheduled to perform throughout India to do likewise. When the Pakistani team arrived in India for the event last month, they were met with a lot of enthusiasm, and their players shared their joy on social media. [caption id="attachment_4260" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cop Stops Fan from Chanting 'Pakistan Zindabad' During Australia World Cup match in Bengaluru[/caption]

Power position better than previous yrs: LG

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SRINAGAR: According to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, his administration has been able to give the public access to more electricity than in prior years. The LG stated that there has been a significant increase in transmission and distribution capacity over the past three years while speaking to a press conference about the state of the power system in Jammu and Kashmir at Raj Bhavan. "We have been able to provide more electricity to the people compared to before, but it is also a reality that our losses have increased," he stated. According to Sinha, the administration is making every effort to satisfy the peak demand for power throughout the winter. According to him, his administration seeks minimum curtailment in places where 100% metering has been accomplished.According to the LG, the administration is attempting to implement widespread metering in the UT. "In the first phase, smart metres are being installed in Srinagar and Jammu," he stated. According to him, J&K purchases power for about Rs. 10 per unit, but provides it to clients who fall below the poverty line for Rs. 1.25 per unit. "There is already a huge subsidy, but you all know how much money comes from the billing," he stated. According to Sinha, the Union Cabinet made a crucial decision this week when it approved the interstate transmission system for the 13 GW renewable energy project in Ladakh, which is part of the green energy corridor phase two project. According to him, Jammu and Kashmir would gain a great deal from the Ladakh energy project since it would lessen reliance on hydroelectricity, which decreases in the winter. J&K will greatly gain from it. The initiatives will lessen the Valley's reliance on hydro energy output, which decreases in the winter, by providing an alternate power supply via the current 220 KV Leh-Alusteng-Srinagar Transmission System', he stated. According to the LG, if necessary and feasible, J&K may want to build extra transmission lines in order to obtain more electricity from the aforementioned RE projects. "The transmission line for evacuating power will run through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to Kaithal in Haryana, integrating with the National Grid and interconnection to Ladakh's existing grid and the 220kV Alusteng Grid in Ganderbal district of Kashmir through Leh-Alusteng-Srinagar line, to provide power to J&K," he stated. "It is certain that the power transfer from Ladakh will positively impact the entire Kashmir valley, improving power availability round the year, especially during power deficit winter months," he stated. According to him, the power situation in the Jammu region would also improve because there will be a proportionate decrease in the amount of power sent to Kashmir from the 400kV Kishanpur and Jatwal central sector grids located in Jammu. "This reduction will free up tied capacity at these grids, thereby improving availability in Jammu throughout the year," he stated. "The power supply from the said BESS-supported renewable energy generator, located near Kashmir, will mitigate the low voltage conditions experienced during winters in the valley due to the decrease in hydro generation," he stated. The project is expected to cost Rs 20,773.70 crore in total and be operational by the 2029–2030 fiscal year. The Central government would provide Rs 8309.48 crore, or 40% of the project's total cost, in financial aid. The LG stated that all preparations for winter readiness have been finished."Stock of essentials including ration, wheat, LPG cylinders and medicines are being stocked ahead of winter," he stated. According to Sinha, roadways would no longer be harmed during the snow removal process because of the purchase of contemporary snow removal equipment. [caption id="attachment_4257" align="alignnone" width="300"] Power position better than previous yrs: LG[/caption]

Key accused in narco-terror case nabbed by SIA from HP

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JAMMU: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) has detained a major suspect in a case involving the cross-border smuggling of weapons, explosives, and drugs into Poonch from the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. He is recognised as Mohammad Iqbal son of Slam Din, a resident of the Poonch district village of Karmara. Since the arrest of three of his associates, who were found with an enormous cache of weapons, explosives, and drugs close to the border fence in the Karmara district of Poonch on the intervening night of May 30 and 31, he has been evading capture, according to officials.The SIA team discovered after conducting investigations that one Muhammad Iqbal had left the location. Iqbal was apprehended by a team from the SIA Jammu after it was determined through technological monitoring and human information that he was hiding in the Mandi region of Himachal Pradesh. Inspector Lakhvir, Inspector Vinod, ASI Deepak Bhat, Head Constable Kanhaya Lal, and Selection Grade Constables Gurjeet Singh and Susheel Kumar made up the SIA squad, which was led by DySP Rafiq Manhas. The SIA added that after apprehending the group's handler, Muhammad Javed, on August 19 as he was also fleeing, on August 25 from Poonch, they went on to apprehend Liyaqat, another co-conspirator. An investigation has shown that handlers from other nations, such as Pakistan and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are in charge of this narco-terror module. According to them, forward and backward links of the narco terror module are being established, and six arrests have been made thus far in the case. According to the officials, SIA is actively looking into many facets of this drug trafficking organization's cross-border operations. The organisation is known to smuggle weapons, explosives, and drug consignments across the border. Research is being done on the elements of accumulating disproportionate wealth quickly, as this case demonstrates. [caption id="attachment_4254" align="alignnone" width="300"] Key accused in narco-terror case nabbed by SIA from HP[/caption]

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