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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…

Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials

New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…

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…

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‘Shri Ram Charan Paduka’ Yatra to leave from Chitrakoot on Jan 15

AYODHYA: The 'Shri Ram Charan Paduka Yatra' is scheduled to depart from Chitrakoot on January 15, coinciding with the preparations for the 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The Yatra will begin at Bharatkup, Chitrakoot, travel via Prayagraj, and end in Ayodhya. This coming January 22, the Ram Temple will have its 'Pran Pratishtha' event. Beginning one week prior to the major celebration on January 16, Vedic rites will be performed for Ram Lalla's Pran-Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya. On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will conduct ceremonies to commemorate the pran prathishta of the Ram Lalla statue at the magnificent temple. On January 22, a group of priests under the direction of Lakshmikant Dixit will carry out the principal rites of Ram Lalla's pran prathistha. Ayodhya will host the Amrit Mahotsav from January 14 to January 22. In Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, a number of tent towns are being built to house pilgrims who are anticipated to arrive for the significant 'Pran Pratishtha' ritual. [caption id="attachment_8898" align="alignnone" width="300"] 'Shri Ram Charan Paduka' Yatra to leave from Chitrakoot on Jan 15[/caption]    

Indian Army Unit showcases avalanche rescue prowess on LoC in Gulmarg

BARAMULLA: An Indian Army unit stationed on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Gulmarg sector of the Baramulla region demonstrated its extraordinary skills in avalanche rescue operations under high snow levels and unfavourable weather conditions, exhibiting great resilience and expertise. An Indian Army unit stationed on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Gulmarg Sector of the Baramulla region of North Kashmir demonstrated their skill in avalanche rescue operations and their dominance of the area throughout the winter snow season in an incredible show of resiliency and proficiency. To secure the safety of their troops in the harsh and hard winter terrain, the unit skillfully included avalanche dogs, an avalanche rescue team, Ski-patrol, and an effective casualty evacuation system into avalanche rescue protocols.The heart of this training lies in the collaboration with highly trained avalanche dogs, adept at locating buried individuals under snow. These canine heroes, working in tandem with the Avalanche Rescue Team,…

ED Issues Fourth Summons To Kejriwal In Delhi Excise Policy Case For Jan 18

NEW DELHI, Jan 13: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has received a fourth summons from the Enforcement Directorate to appear for questioning in connection with a money laundering case involving the Delhi excise policy, according to official sources on Saturday. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener, Kejriwal, has been summoned to resign before the agency on January 18 at its headquarters here, according to a statement from the organisation. Kejriwal is scheduled to visit Goa for three days from January 18 to January 20 to assess his party's readiness for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, according per AAP sources. The 55-year-old leader had stated that the agency's "non-disclosure and non-response approach" could not withstand the test of law, equity, or justice and that its "obstinacy" amounted to taking on the roles of judge, jury, and executioner. On January 3, the leader had declined to depose before the ED for the third time. Previously, the chief minister was asked to step down on November 2, 2023, and December 21, 2023.Kejriwal's argument that the summons he was given was "not in consonance with the law" and should be withdrawn has once again been rejected by the ED with the issuance of the new notice. The sources state that the agency feels Kejriwal's summonses were "well within the PMLA procedures and law." In charge sheets the ED submitted in the case, Kejriwal's name has appeared several times. The agency has alleged that the accused were in communication with him over the preparation of the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22.The AAP might be named as a "beneficiary" of the purported kickbacks obtained under the excise policy in the ED's anticipated new supplemental charge sheet. The Delhi government's excise policy for 2021–22, which granted licences to liquor dealers, is accused of enabling cartelization and favouring some dealers who had reportedly paid bribes for it—a allegation that the AAP has always denied. After the policy was abandoned, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena suggested a CBI investigation, and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a complaint in accordance with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). [caption id="attachment_8892" align="alignnone" width="300"] ED Issues Fourth Summons To Kejriwal In Delhi Excise Policy Case For Jan 18[/caption]  

Div Com chairs 16th Board meeting of Jammu Smart City Limited

JAMMU: The 16th Board meeting of JSCL was presided over by Divisional Commissioner Jammu and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Jammu Smart City Limited, Ramesh Kumar, today at the JSCL office. Rahul Yadav, CEO of JSCL, brought the agenda items up for debate, confirmation, and approval during the board meeting. The Tawi Riverfront Development Project has made progress, and the Div Com has urged the responsible officials to overcome interdepartmental concerns in order to expedite the project's completion. He also wanted to have a thorough review meeting to discuss the advancements achieved on the project in question. The concerned officials were instructed by the Div Com to convene regular meetings with all parties involved in order to track developments and remove any obstacles as soon as possible.The Board also talked about the projects that were finished as part of the Smart City Mission, like the eBuses, Integrated Command Control Centre, and Integrated Traffic Management System, and their sustainability, upkeep, and regulations. While reviewing the implementation of various components, the Div Com asked about the smart class functionality in the schools constructed by Jammu Smart City Limited. Also evaluated was the advancement made under other JSCL projects, such as the Heritage Trail from Mubarak Mandi Complex to Raghunath Nazar. ADC Jammu, VC JDA, Director, Archives, Archaeology and Museum, SSP Traffic Jammu, representatives from PWD, Tourism, Education, Irrigation and Flood Control, JSCL, and other relevant departments were present at the meeting. [caption id="attachment_8879" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div Com chairs 16th Board meeting of Jammu Smart City Limited[/caption]      

PM Modi cleans Nashik Temple, urges everyone to run cleanliness campaign in temples, pilgrimage areas

NASHIK: As part of the Swachchata Abhiyan programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleaned the grounds of the Kalaram Temple in Nashik, Maharashtra, on Friday. Images displayed the prime minister wiping the temple floor with a mop and bucket. Earlier, he performed darshan and puja at the Shree KalaRam Mandir. In addition, he conducted darshan and puja at Shree Ram Kund, which is located on the Godavari River. Ahead of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya's consecration ceremony, the Prime Minister called on the populace to participate in Swachhata activities, or cleanliness efforts, at temples around the nation. The Prime Minister listened to the epic story of the Ramayana, particularly the section on "Yudh Kanda" that describes Lord Ram's journey back to Ayodhya. The PM heard the Hindi translation made by AI after it was delivered in Marathi. Images displayed the Prime Minister sitting on the floor of the temple, humming a song while a number of monks sang the Ram Bhajan. "At the Shree Kalaram Temple, I had the profound experience of hearing verses from the Bhavarth Ramayana written in Marathi by Sant Eknath Ji, eloquently narrating Prabhu Shri Ram's triumphant return to Ayodhya," PM Modi wrote on social media site X. This reading, full of history and dedication, was a very unique experience. The Prime Minister's X account included multiple photos of him at the temple. "I offered prayers at the Nashik Shree Kalaram Temple. I'm feeling very blessed by the holy ambiance. An incredibly spiritual and humble experience "I prayed for my fellow Indians' peace and well-being," Prime Minister Modi declared. [caption id="attachment_8868" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi cleans Nashik Temple, urges everyone to run cleanliness campaign in temples, pilgrimage areas[/caption]…