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NIA Conducts Raids at LeT OGW’S premises in Poonch in Dhangri Terror Attack case

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New Delhi : In connection with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) attack in Dhangri village of Rajouri district, in which five civilians were killed and several others suffered serious injuries in January of this year, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at the homes of several suspects on Saturday in Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir.Today, five places in the Mendhar Tehsil of the Poonch district's Gursai hamlet were the target of raids. The properties, which were the homes of Overground Workers (OGWs) connected to the LeT, a designated terrorist organisation, were thoroughly searched by NIA teams. In order to uncover the conspiracy, a number of digital devices and documents containing incriminating data and content have been seized and are being carefully examined.On August 31, 2023, the NIA detained two suspects in connection with case (RC-01/2023/NIA/JMU), Nisar Ahmed @Haji Nisar and Mushtaq Hussain. They are currently being held in Kot Bhalwal Central Jail in Jammu. Today's raids were the result of revelations made by these two guys and information obtained by the NIA.According to NIA findings, both of the apprehended accused were harbouring the terrorists responsible for the horrific attack. For for than two months, they had supported the terrorists logistically and housed them in a hideout that they had constructed. Investigations revealed that the pair had been acting under the orders of three Pakistan-based LeT handlers, Saifullah @ Sajid Jutt, Abu Qatal @ Qatal Sindhi, and Mohd. Qasim.Under sections 302/ 307/120-B/452/323 of the IPC, sections 13/16/18 of the UA (P) Act 1967, and sections 7/27 of the Arms Act, the attack case was initially filed as FIR No. 01/2023 at PS Rajouri. The case has been taken over by the NIA, which re-registered it on January 13 and is now conducting additional inquiries. [caption id="attachment_3378" align="alignnone" width="300"] NIA Conducts Raids at LeT OGW'S premises in Poonch in Dhangri Terror Attack case[/caption]

Punjab farmers’ ‘rail roko’ stir enters 3rd day, train movement remains hit

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CHANDIGARH: On Saturday, the 'rail roko' uprising of Punjabi farmers demanding MSP legal protection, a broad debt relief, and compensation for crops destroyed in the recent floods began its third day. Many trains have been cancelled, short-terminated, or diverted as a result of the unrest, according to railway officials. As part of their three-day agitation, the farmers have been blocking railway tracks at various locations in Faridkot, Samrala, Moga, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Tarn Taran, Sangrur, Patiala, Ferozepur, Bathinda, and Amritsar since Thursday. In Punjab and Haryana, the protest has halted hundreds of rail travellers.A train passenger at the Ludhiana station claimed that he had travelled by road from Jalandhar City in order to board a train to Gorakhpur, but the arrival time of the train was unknown. Another passenger at the station claimed that the Amritsar-bound train that was scheduled to carry 12 members of his family to Bihar had to be cancelled due to the unrest. Later, they discovered that the family had journeyed by road from Amritsar and that the train would leave from Ludhiana. He continued, "However, there has still been no update on the train."According to officials, the Ambala and Ferozepur railway divisions have suffered specifically as a result of the farmers' unrest. The Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Bharti Kisan Union (Krantikari), Bharti Kisan Union (Ekta Azaad), Azaad Kisan Committee, Doaba, Bharti Kisan Union (Behramke), Bharti Kisan Union (Shaheed Bhagat Singh), and Bharti Kisan Union (Chottu Ram) are among the farmer organisations taking part in the three-day demonstration. The angry farmers have stated that the three-day protest will end on Saturday. Their requests include a financial aid package for those in north India hit by floods, a statutory guarantee of the minimum support price (MSP) for all crops, and a farmer debt forgiveness programme.The Swaminathan Commission report's proposals for MSP and a Rs 50,000 crore flood relief package for the states of northern India are what the farmers are asking for. Additionally, they are calling for the cancellation of all farmer and labourer debt, as well as the payment of Rs. 10 lakh and a government job to the relatives of each farmer killed during the protests against the three farm laws that have since been repealed. [caption id="attachment_3375" align="alignnone" width="300"] Punjab farmers' 'rail roko' stir enters 3rd day, train movement remains hit[/caption]

PM launches week-long ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ at Bharat Mandapam for Aspirational Blocks

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NEW DELHI: Sankalp Saptaah, a novel week-long project for the nation's Aspirational Blocks, was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday at Bharat Mandapam in the nation's capital. The successful execution of the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) is related to "Sankalp Saptaah." On January 7, 2023, the PM announced the nationwide programme. It seeks to elevate citizens' quality of life through enhancing block-level government. In 500 Aspirational Blocks spread throughout 329 districts across the nation, it is being implemented. Chintan Shivirs were held nationwide at the village and block levels to implement the Aspirational Blocks Programme and create a successful block development strategy.These chintan shivirs come together in the "Sankalp Saptaah." There will be observances of "Sankalp Saptaah" in all 500 Aspirational Blocks. Beginning on October 3 and running through October 9, 2023, each day of "Sankalp Saptaah" will focus on a different development subject, on which all Aspirational Blocks will focus. 'Sampoorna Swasthya', 'Suposhit Pariwaar', 'Swachhta', 'Krishi', 'Shiksha', and 'Samridhi Diwas' are some of the themes for the first six days. On Sunday, October 9, 2023, a celebration of the week's worth of labour known as "Sankalp Saptaah - Samavesh Samaroh" will take place. Around 3,000 panchayat and block-level people's delegates and functionaries from all around the country will attend the inaugural programme in Bharat Mandapam. Additionally, roughly two lakh people would participate electronically in the programme, including farmers, functionaries at the block and panchayat levels, and people from various backgrounds. [caption id="attachment_3372" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM launches week-long ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ at Bharat Mandapam for Aspirational Blocks[/caption]

CS reviews developmental scenario of District Samba

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SAMBA: In district Samba today, CS Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta undertook a thorough evaluation of ongoing development projects and landmark efforts covering many sectors. The main goal of the conference was to evaluate the state of the district's ongoing development initiatives and various schemes. Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, SSP Samba Benam Tosh, and the leaders of several departments and divisions operating inside the district were present during the meeting. Deputy Commissioner Samba Abhishek Sharma provided a thorough sector-by-sector presentation of the ongoing projects and flagship programmes being run by several departments in the district during the meeting. The Degree College in Purmandal, the Bus Stand under JMRDA in Vijaypur, and the Nari Niketan building in Samba were noted as notable projects. There were also updates on the upgrading of the current Municipal facility, the building of a multipurpose complex at the Samba bus stop, the building of the Uttarbehni bridge over the Dewar, many road projects and the building of the OPD block of the District Hospital Samba. Additionally, the Chief Secretary went over the status of ongoing initiatives, initiatives, flagship programmes, and financial developments for the fiscal years 2022–2023 and 2023–2024.Horticulture, National Rural Livelihood Mission, National Urban Livelihood Mission, Agriculture, Education, Health, Social Welfare, Animal Husbandry, Jal Shakti, JPDCL, SBM-G, Jal Jeevan Mission, PMGSY, PWD, and stalled projects were just a few of the numerous departments that were thoroughly examined. Accelerating the work was emphasised as a major priority throughout the review. The heads of other departments also offered updates on how their own plans were doing right now. During the meeting, a number of instructions were given, with the Labour and Employment department placing a major emphasis on reaching zero unemployment in the district. Each panchayat needed to have an adequate number of instructors, and schools needed to have female restrooms that were always operational.The Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department was instructed to create one PACS for each panchayat and concentrate on producing poultry and milk products for export. The Agriculture department was given orders to prioritise the production of products including citrus, dragon fruit, and strawberries, enhance crop intensity, and hold workshops in conjunction with SKUAST. By identifying and closing performance gaps when compared to other states, the objective is to elevate J&K to the top spot in horticultural production. The Nasha Mukt Abhyan (drug-free campaign), with a directive to establish a drug-free Samba district, was also covered in the study. Dr. Mehta praised the revenue department's efforts to georeference cadastral maps, digitise Jamabandis, and address the status of Roshni land. The chief secretary emphasised how crucial it is to make land girdawari accessible online. Authorities were asked to speed up operations and meet deadlines in the PMGSY and PWD domains. The Jal Jeevan Mission's development was examined, with a focus on quickening its conclusion. The Chief Secretary instructed the Jal Shakti Department to accomplish all tasks within the allotted timeframes while reviewing the department. It was stated at the RDD review that independent reports addressing the SBM(G) from the village must be requested in order to confirm that the communities are truly clean. He demanded that all legacy garbage be taken out of gramme panchayats. He gave the order that all villages should become plastic-free and meet their PMAY(G) goals by the designated deadlines. As it relates to NRLM, the Chief Secretary urged raising the average income of Self-Help Group (SHG) members by giving them the support they require in terms of marketing, branding, and value addition of their products. The Chief Secretary noted the non-operational industrial units during the evaluation of the Industries and Commerce department and urged the district administration to investigate any potential causes so that these could be made operational right away. He noted that the area has excellent potential for industrial growth, and if that potential is fully realised, Samba will likely surpass all other industrial districts in the UT. The material recovery facility and compost pit shed in the Municipal Committee Bari-Brahmana, the improvement of WSS BHALOORA under JJM in Block Rajpura, and the improvement of WSS Rai Patti under JJM in Block Ghagwal were all inaugurated by Dr. Mehta as part of this thorough review. In order to streamline government operations and make sure that citizens are not excessively inconvenienced by visiting government offices, the chief secretary emphasised the significance of discovering new services that may be converted to an online manner. Dr. Mehta also spoke with business delegations, BDC members, and DDC Chairperson Keshav Dutt Sharma and members. He calmly listened to them and gave the District Administration instructions to have ongoing conversations with them for the district's overall development and to ensure that all beneficiary-oriented programmes reach the lowest levels of society. [caption id="attachment_3369" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS…

SSP Jammu : Inter-state chain snatcher gang busted; 4 arrested

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JAMMU: Police in Jammu District asserted that by apprehending two locals and two residents of Uttar Pradesh, all 11 unsolved cases of chain snatching that had been filed within the jurisdiction of the Jammu South and Jammu North sectors, respectively, had been conclusively resolved. These arrests, according to SSP Jammu Chandan Kohli, were the result of thorough operations carried out by the hardworking police teams of many police stations.He claimed that the chain theft binge, which had affected Jammu South neighbourhoods such as Sainik Colony, Greater Kailash, Satwari, Trikuta Nagar, and Gangyal, had a particular pattern that had the police investigating the chain snatching incidents interested. He claimed that special teams were stationed in several locations and that they examined CCTV footage, paying close attention to the snatchers' motorcycles in particular. The arrest of the snatchers at Trikuta Nagar, where they had earlier stolen a chain from a woman before being cornered and apprehended, marked the beginning of the end for the thieves, according to him. The accused, who were allegedly responsible for five further thefts, were named as Dharminder Kumar and Ram Sevak and were natives of Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, according to the police officer. Further questioning of the suspects revealed, he continued, that they had hidden the stolen gold chains in Samba in preparation for sale in Delhi. These chains have been found thanks to quick action, and the rightful owners will soon be reunited with their priceless decorations, he said. In addition, the SSP Jammu questioned the involvement of the chain snatchers in other states, including as Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab, where they were allegedly active for the previous four years.The SSP Jammu stated that efforts were being made to work with other state police departments in order to identify and recover any ornaments that may have been stolen. Five incidences of chain theft were reported in Jammu North, according to the SSP Jammu, and they occurred in Canal Road, Roop Nagar, Janipur, and Paloura. He claimed that two people named Akash and Rahul from Trikuta Nagar in Jammu were detained there by a squad from Police Station Janipur. "These people said they were responsible for five chain snatching cases and that they had sold the stolen gold to Muthoot Finance. If their involvement in these operations is proven, legal action against Muthoot Finance corporate executives is being contemplated, according to the SSP Jammu.The police give the community's installed CCTV cameras credit for the crucial part they played in these successful operations. They encourage locals to increase security by putting CCTV cameras in their residences and places of business. Jewellers have also been asked to thoroughly investigate the backgrounds of those trying to sell jewels. [caption id="attachment_3366" align="alignnone" width="300"] SSP Jammu : Inter-state chain snatcher gang busted; 4 arrested[/caption]

Policeman among 2 drug peddlers held in Baramulla

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BARAMULLA: In the Baramulla district of North Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir Police reported on Friday that they had detained two drug dealers, among them a police officer, and found contraband in their possession. According to a police official, officers detained drug dealers in Boniyar Baramulla and seized illegal substances from their possession. "A police party of Police Station Boniyar headed by SHO PS Boniyar under the supervision of SDPO Uri at a checkpoint established at Boniyar Baramulla intercepted two persons identified as Sajad Hussain Qureshi (Policeman) son of Nazir Ahmad Qureshi resident of Bandi Uri & Nadeem Ahmad Awan son of Mohd Hussain resident of Gingal Uri," the official stated. The spokesman claimed that 48 grammes of the illegal drug Herion were found in their hands during the search.As a result, a case has been lodged at Police Station Boniyar under the pertinent legal provisions, and an investigation has been started. [caption id="attachment_3363" align="alignnone" width="300"] Policeman among 2 drug peddlers held in Baramulla[/caption]

RBI clarifies that last date for exchanging Rs 2,000 notes is tomorrow

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NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made it clear on Friday that the Rs 2,000 denomination currency will lose all of its value after Saturday and become simply another piece of paper if it is not exchanged in a bank. In order to complete the exercise on schedule and provide the public enough time, the RBI had already set September 30, 2023, as the deadline. Since the central bank decided to stop issuing the high-value note in May, almost 93% of the Rs 2,000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, according to information released by the RBI earlier in the month.The public was instructed to swap or deposit their Rs. 2,000 notes at local RBI branches and bank branches. Any bank branch allowed non-account holders to exchange up to 20,000 rupees worth of Rs 2000 notes at once. The Rs 2000 denomination banknotes were taken out of circulation on May 19 by the RBI, but they were still declared to be legal tender. However, the RBI had instructed banks to cease issuing these currencies right now. The introduction of the Rs 2000 denomination banknote in November 2016 served largely to quickly address the economy's need for money following the loss of the legal tender status of all Rs 500 and Rs 1000 banknotes in use at the time.After sufficient supplies of notes in other denominations became available, the goal of launching Rs 2000 banknotes was achieved. The printing of Rs 2000 banknotes was thus discontinued in 2018–19. [caption id="attachment_3360" align="alignnone" width="300"] RBI clarifies that last date for exchanging Rs 2,000 notes is tomorrow[/caption]

Sri Sri Gurunatha Moksha calls on LG

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SRINAGAR: Sri Sri Gurunatha Moksha from Rishikula Bangalore called on LG Sinha and discussed the promotion of the Trika Tradition (Kashmir Shaivism) in the region. [caption id="attachment_3357" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sri Sri Gurunatha Moksha calls on…

Mayor SMC, President Hindi Kashmiri Sangam Call On LG Sinha

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SRINAGAR, Sept 29: Today at Raj Bhawan, Junaid Azim Mattu, the mayor of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation, met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Mattu spoke about a variety of developmental issues, the promotion of sports, and the welfare of the populace, particularly the people from Srinagar's marginalised areas. The Lt. Governor was also visited by Dr. Beena Budki, President of the Hindi Kashmiri Sangam, who briefed her on the organization's operations, which included promoting literature and culture. She also distributed copies of her book Kokh ki Peeda and the Urdu version of Geetanjali by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore Ji. [caption id="attachment_3353" align="alignnone" width="259"] Mayor SMC, President Hindi Kashmiri Sangam Call On LG Sinha[/caption]

IAF To Buy 156 More ‘Prachand’ Light Combat Choppers For Deployment Along Pak & China Border

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New Delhi, Sept 29:The Indian Air Force is going to place orders for 156 more Prachand Light Combat Helicopters with HAL, which would be deployed at both the China and Pakistan front by the IAF and the Indian Army. This could be considered one of the biggest pushes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' in the defence sector. In the past 15 months, the two agencies have already added 15 of these helicopters to their fleet after testing them in some of the world's worst weather and terrain. Senior defence officials stated that the Indian Air Force, as the leading force, has submitted a request to the government for the purchase of 156 additional Prachand helicopters as a joint acquisition case, which is likely to be granted soon. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, the head of the Indian Air Force, recently made an announcement from abroad on the force's intention to purchase approximately 100 additional Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1A to promote indigenization. In terms of value, the two projects add up to more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore. The Indian Air Force would receive 66 of the 156 helicopters, and the Indian Army would obtain the remaining 90.The Prachand has undergone extensive test flights by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), in accordance with the Indian Air Force's demand that it be a weapon system entirely designed, developed, and manufactured in India. The assault helicopter was created to meet the needs of the Indian armed forces and can operate in both high-altitude and desert areas. The Prachand attack helicopter is the only one in the world that can land and take off at an altitude of 5,000 metres (16,400 feet), making it perfect for use in high-altitude regions like Eastern Ladakh and the Siachen Glacier.It can also damage the enemy's air defence activities and fire a variety of air-to-ground and air-to-air missiles. Additionally, it will be outfitted with more modern Dhruvastra air-to-ground missiles, which can destroy enemy hardened bunkers in both high altitude and other terrain. A sizable number of these helicopters are also being purchased by the IAF in order to keep the equipment prepared for export requirements and sales to friendly foreign nations.To meet all military requirements, more than 300 of these helicopters are anticipated to be in service. Additionally, it is anticipated that these helicopters will quickly find purchasers on the export markets. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_3350" align="alignnone" width="300"] IAF To Buy 156 More ‘Prachand’ Light Combat Choppers For Deployment Along Pak & China Border[/caption]

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