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CS addresses Trade bodies, Industry Associations, assures timely resolutions of issues

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JAMMU: In a session held here today, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo oversaw a discussion with representatives and attendees from several Trade Bodies and Industry Associations in Jammu and Kashmir. Principal Secretary of Finance, Commissioner Secretary of Industries and Commerce, Divisional Commissioner of Jammu, MD JKTPO, MD Handloom & Handicrafts, MD SIDCO, MD SICOP, MD AGRO, and other important stakeholders were also present at the interaction. Heads and delegates from various trade bodies and business associations addressed the Chief Secretary on a range of topics throughout the conversation. A number of topics were covered, including the extension of lease agreements, validity periods, GST revisions, power amnesty, turn-over incentives, marketing of tourist destinations in Jammu Division, incentives for local industries, guaranteeing a steady supply of electricity, the timely disposal of NoCs, the development of industrial estates with infrastructure, export-focused incentives for the handicraft sector, skill development, and the complete operationalization of the single window mechanism. The creation of a project clearance committee and the status of pending environmental permits for mining were also discussed.Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo listened to the concerns expressed by the representatives and gave them assurances that all issues discussed would be promptly resolved within a set time frame. The representatives also made insightful recommendations and suggested actions regarding various difficulties faced by the industry and trade in the Union Territory. He thanked them for their insightful comments and expressed hope that the meeting would provide a useful forum for resolving problems and overcoming any obstacles that the trade and industry stakeholders may encounter. [caption id="attachment_7471" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS addresses Trade bodies, Industry Associations, assures timely resolutions of issues[/caption]

ED issues fresh summons to Kejriwal in Delhi liquor policy case

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NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate to appear for questioning on December 21, marking a significant development in the Delhi liquor policy case. This is the AAP supremo's second summons in relation to the case. The investigation team had previously called the chief minister of Delhi on November 2. He had, however, ignored the summons, citing obligations to governance and elections. Kejriwal responded to the previous ED summons by stating that it seemed to be "a fishing and roving inquiry" and did not specify in what capacity he is being called.The ED summons was deemed "illegal and politically motivated" by his Aam Aadmi Party, which also demanded that it be revoked right away. The AAP claimed that the BJP, which controls the federal government, gave the order for Kejriwal to receive an ED summons. This would be Kejriwal's second appearance before the ED, where he would be questioned by a central probe agency. In relation to the now-canceled Delhi excise policy, Kejriwal was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for approximately nine hours on April 16. The first prominent AAP figure to be detained by the CBI was Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia. The charges stemmed from alleged irregularities in the formulation and execution of the liquor policy, which was later rescinded due to accusations of collusion by the opposition. [caption id="attachment_7468" align="alignnone" width="300"] ED issues fresh summons to Kejriwal in Delhi liquor policy case[/caption]

Back-to-back 5 earthquakes strike J&K and Ladakh

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JAMMU: Within an hour on Monday, five consecutive moderate-intensity earthquakes struck Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, according to officials. There were no reports of fatalities or property damage. According to the National Centre for Seismology, which keeps track of earthquake activity throughout the nation, at approximately 3:48 PM, J&K and Ladakh were struck by the first earthquake, which had a Richter Scale magnitude of 5.5. The location of the earthquake was 33.41 latitude, 76.70 longitude. Its centre was 10 kilometres below the surface in the Kargil area of Ladakh's union territory. Thirteen minutes later, the area was struck by another earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8, again with its epicentre in Kargil.Ten kilometres below the surface was the epicentre. A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 on the Richter Scale occurred about the same time, with its epicentre in the Kishtwar region of J&K. At approximately 4:18 p.m., J&K was struck by the fourth earthquake, which had an epicentre in Kishtwar and a Richter Scale of 3.6. "Earthquake of Magnitude:3.6, Occurred on 18-12-2023, 16:18:08 IST, Lat: 33.37 & Long: 76.57, Depth: 10 Km, Region: Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir," the NCS stated in a post on X regarding the fourth earthquake. At 4:44 p.m., a 3.4-magnitude earthquake with its epicentre at Kargil shook the Union territories. [caption id="attachment_7465" align="alignnone" width="300"] Back-to-back 5 earthquakes strike J&K and Ladakh[/caption]

Biggest ever: Rajya Sabha suspends 45 MPs in a day; 11 until privilege committee’s report received

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NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Monday suspended 45 opposition MPs for their "misconduct" during House proceedings, marking the largest action in the House's history in a single day. Of the 45 MPs on suspension, 34 will remain so until the end of the Winter Session, which ends on December 22, and 11 will remain so until the Rajya Sabha's Committee on Privileges' reports are received. "This is the biggest ever suspension in the history of Rajya Sabha, when 45 legislators were suspended in a day," according to Rajya Sabha Secretariat sources.Congress leader Pramod Tiwari, Jairam Ramesh, Amee Yajnik, Naranbhai J. Rathwa, Syed Nasir Hussain, Phulo Devi Netam, Shaktisinh Gohil, KC Venugopal, Rajani Ashokrao Patil, Ranjeet Ranjan, Imran Pratapgarhi, and Randeep Singh Surjewala; TMC members Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Mohammed Nadimul Haque, Abir Ranjan Biswas, Santanu Sen, Mausam Noor, Prakash Chik Baraik, and Samirul Islam; and DMK member M Shanmugam are among those suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session. The following people are in the list: N R Elango, Kanimozhi NVN Somu and R Girirajan; Manoj Kumar Jha and Faiyaz Ahmad of Rashtriya Janata Dal; V Sivadasan of CPI (M); Ram Nath Thakur and Aneel Prasad Hegde of JDU; Vandana Chavan of NCP; Ram Gopal Yadav and Javed Ali Khan of Samajwadi Party; Mahua Maji of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha; Kerala Congress (M) MP Jose K Mani; and Independent legislator Ajit Kumar Bhuyan.In addition, Congrrss's Jebi Mather Hisham, L Hanumanthaiah, Neeraj Dangi, Rajmani Patel, Kumar Ketkar, and G C Chandrashekhar, CPI's Binoy Viswam and Sandosh Kumar P, DMK's M Mohamed Abdulla, and CPI (M) lawmakers John Brittas and AA Rahim are among the 11 MPs whose names were suspended and forwarded to the Rajya Sabha Committee of Privileges. During this Winter Session of the Parliament, 46 Rajya Sabha MPs have been suspended in total. Derek O'Brien of TMC was placed on suspension last week and had his name forwarded to the Committee on Privileges. Those names referred to the Privileges Committee will remain on hold until the panel submits its report to the House; the committee has been asked to provide a report in three months. Following the suspension of 33 Lok Sabha members for "misconduct" for the duration of the monsoon session, the Rajya Sabha took new action just hours later. The Chairman asked the suspended members to vacate the precincts after the House adopted the motion for suspension. The House was then adjourned for the day by him. Piyush Goyal, the leader of the Rajya Sabha, made the motion to suspend the MPs. The Rajya Sabha convened at 4.30 pm after several adjournments during the morning. The disruption of proceedings was caused by the MPs' trooping into the House well and their persistent sloganeering. Shortly after, the suspension was declared. [caption id="attachment_7462" align="alignnone" width="300"] Biggest ever: Rajya Sabha suspends 45 MPs in a day; 11 until privilege committee's report…

Illegal mining: Police begins cancellation of registration of 1,378 vehicles in Jammu

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JAMMU: According to officials, the police started the process of cancelling the registration of 1,378 cars that were involved in illicit mining operations in the Jammu district on Monday. 1,378 multiple vehicles involved in these illegal operations have been seized by the police as a result of their decisive action against illegal mining activities, they said. According to an officer, the relevant department has started the process of cancelling the registration of any vehicles linked to these unlawful mining operations. He continued by saying that it was discovered that the seized cars were actively engaged in illicit mining operations, flouting environmental laws and endangering the surrounding ecosystem severely.Under Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vinod Kumar, "illegal mining will not be tolerated as a means of exploitation of our natural resources." According to him, the police's actions are intended to stop these illegal activities and discourage people from taking part in activities that endanger public safety and the environment. Declaring that the Jammu Police is making every effort to look into and stop these illegal operations, the SSP threatened to cancel the registration of any cars whose owners or operators were found to be involved in illegal mining activities. "Swift and stringent measures are being undertaken to ensure that vehicles involved in illegal mining are promptly removed from circulation, reinforcing the commitment to preserving the environment and upholding legal norms," he stated. The SSP went on to say that anyone with relevant knowledge of similar illicit activity is urged to come forward and help law enforcement protect the integrity of the natural resources. [caption id="attachment_7459" align="alignnone" width="300"] Illegal mining: Police begins cancellation of registration of 1,378 vehicles in Jammu[/caption]

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra resonates triumphantly across all 116 Connected Panchayts in District Kishtwar

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

KISHTWAR, DECEMBER 18: The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) reached a significant milestone in Kishtwar District by completing coverage of 116 connected Panchayats in District Kishtwar today. Thousands of the populace in all the 13…

ACR reviews winter preparedness; Stock, supply position of essential commodities in Ramban District

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

RAMBAN, DECEMBER 18: Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Ramban, Giasul Haq today reviewed the winter preparedness including stock and supply position of essential commodities here at a meeting of Sub Divisional level officers. Reviewing the arrangements made by…

Illegal Mining | Police Begins Cancellation Of Registration Of 1,378 Vehicles In Jammu

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

JAMMU, Dec 18: According to officials, the police started the process of cancelling the registration of 1,378 cars that were involved in illicit mining operations in the Jammu district on Monday. 1,378 multiple vehicles involved in these illegal operations have been seized by the police as a result of their decisive action against illegal mining activities, they said. According to an officer, the relevant department has started the process of cancelling the registration of any vehicles linked to these unlawful mining operations. He went on to say that the seized cars were discovered to be heavily engaged in illicit mining activities, flouting environmental laws and endangering the surrounding ecology."Exploitation of our natural resources through illegal mining will not be tolerated," declared Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vinod Kumar. According to him, the police's actions are intended to stop these illegal activities and discourage people from taking part in activities that endanger public safety and the environment. Declaring that the Jammu Police is making every effort to look into and stop these illegal operations, the SSP threatened to cancel the registration of any cars whose owners or operators were found to be involved in illegal mining activities."We're taking quick action to make sure that cars used for illicit mining are taken out of service as soon as possible, demonstrating our dedication to protecting the environment and following the law," he continued. The SSP went on to say that anyone with relevant knowledge of similar illicit activity is urged to come forward and help law enforcement protect the integrity of the natural resources. [caption id="attachment_7448" align="alignnone" width="300"] Illegal Mining | Police Begins Cancellation Of Registration Of 1,378 Vehicles In Jammu[/caption]

5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ladakh, Tremors Felt Across J&K

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

JAMMU, Dec 18 : On Monday, authorities reported that an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck the Ladakh region and that tremors were felt throughout Jammu and Kashmir. An official from the Meteorological Department stated that the earthquake started in Kargil and occurred at 03:48 PM. He stated that while the tremors were felt throughout Jammu and Kashmir, there had not yet been any reports of casualties or property damage. The National Centre for Seismology posted on X, stating, "Earthquake of Magnitude:5.5, Occurred on 18-12-2023, 15:48:53 IST, Lat: 33.41 & Long: 76.70, Depth: 10 Km, Region: Kargil Ladakh." [caption id="attachment_7445" align="alignnone" width="234"] 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ladakh, Tremors Felt Across J&K[/caption]

Mehar Tunnel Excavation Along Jammu-Srinagar Highway Suspended After Bulges Appear On Sidewalls

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RAMBAN/JAMMU, Dec 18: The 270-kilometer Jammu-Srinagar national highway has "pressure and bulges" developing on its sidewalls, which has forced the suspension of excavation work for the Mehar tunnel, officials announced on Monday. Over a year and a half ago, work on the 780-meter C-type tunnel began in order to avoid the Mehar-Cafeteria section of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, which is prone to slides. After a significant landslip damaged the tunnel's mouth in June of this year, excavation on the Cafeteria Morh side of the tunnel was put on hold. Thus far, excavation work has covered almost 400 metres.An official from DMR Construction, the company doing the construction, stated that after "pressure and bulges" were found on the side walls, the excavation work was halted for the safety of the workers. On December 12, all equipment and labour were removed from the tunnel project. A senior DMR Construction official, Vinay Kumar, stated that the company has notified the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and that joint teams of experts and designers are expected to visit the tunnel for a comprehensive investigation. Due to the slow progress of the four-lane expansion of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, multiple deadlines have already been missed since the project began in 2011. [caption id="attachment_7442" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mehar Tunnel Excavation Along Jammu-Srinagar Highway Suspended After Bulges Appear On Sidewalls[/caption]

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