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LG interacts with PRIs, residents of border villages & various other public delegations at Kupwara

editor October 6, 2023

KUPWARA: On the second day of his trip to Kupwara, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke with a number of public delegations. The Lt. Governor was briefed by delegations made up of PRI members, Border village residents, traders, Pahadi, Gujjar Bakerwal, and members of minority communities, farmers, transporters, media professionals, and the Bar Association on a variety of development-related issues and other matters of public importance. The Lt Governor gave the delegations his word that their legitimate complaints will be addressed in a timely manner. The Lt. Governor noted in his interaction with the media that people-centered policies have given the district's overall growth a new lease on life and that the average citizen is now able to live in peace. He added that careful planning has increased the number of tourists visiting the area significantly. "The remote communities now have electricity, and Jal Jeevan Mission projects are moving along faster. By the end of this year, on December 31, we expect to have covered every village, panchayat, and household in the district under "Nal Se Jal." The Lt Governor declared that 70 percent of the work had already been finished. The Lt Governor stated that the railway ministry had authorised a survey of the rail line for the Kupwara district in response to a question regarding the rail connectivity to Kupwara. I hope work on the rail link will begin after the survey is finished and the DPR is submitted, connecting Kupwara to the train network. [caption id="attachment_3627" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG interacts with PRIs, residents of border villages & various other public delegations at Kupwara[/caption]

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Govt agree sanction for enquiry against 10 police officials over graft charges

editor October 6, 2023

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has authorised an investigation into a car hire scam involving 10 police officers, including a Senior Superintendent of Police, for the Police Control Room (PCR) in Srinagar. According…

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Over 9,000 Landless People Given Land In J&K So Far: LG

editor October 6, 2023

KUPWARA, Oct 06 : Over 9,000 landless individuals have already received land in the area, according to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and only those who qualify will receive 5 Marla land from the government. Speaking to reporters outside of a gathering at Dak Bunglow, the LG claimed that a new era of growth was beginning since the administration had been successful in bringing openness and adapting to a pro-people stance. According to him, more than 9,000 landless individuals in Jammu and Kashmir have received land grants, and only those who qualify would receive 5 Marla parcels of land in J&K.The LG further stated that the budget for a technical survey has already been approved by the railway minister while he was on a two-day visit to the Kupwara district. Kupwara will soon be connected to the rail link once the survey is done and the DPR is submitted. According to him, Kupwara is on the road to wealth and progress, and in the last three years, the security situation has also improved. "In this place, the common guy has a peaceful life. The agricultural and related industries have significantly improved in this district. Growth and output have both risen, according to LG.He said that considerable advancements had also been made in infrastructure development. Roads have been constructed. Road connections have been made to remote places. The transmission and distribution of power supplies have also received a lot of attention. Our strength has significantly increased compared to the previous. He claimed that the tourism industry is flourishing in Kupwara and that much work is being done to ensure its further expansion."Much more tourists have come here already than in prior years. Another excellent step is the formation of GMC. Previously inaccessible for at least six months, areas are now experiencing electricity for the first time. Water tap connections to each home have completed 70% of the task. The 100% target will be met by the end of this year, the LG predicted. [caption id="attachment_3621" align="alignnone" width="300"] Over 9,000 Landless People Given Land In J&K So…

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RBI maintains status quo in policy rate, flags inflation concern

editor October 6, 2023

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy committee unanimously chose to retain the policy repo rate at 6.5 percent at its October review meeting, making this the fourth straight time that it has done so. Shaktikanta Das, governor of the RBI, stated that the central bank is worried and has recognised rising inflation as a significant risk to macroeconomic stability and sustainable growth while deliberating the policy statement on Friday morning. Das further stated that the monetary policy committee is dedicated to keeping India's headline inflation around 4%.The governor also mentioned that 5 of the MPC's 6 members favour continuing to focus on the "withdrawal of accommodation" in monetary policy in order to ensure that inflation gradually converges to the objective while fostering growth. On Wednesday, the RBI's three-day bi-monthly monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting got underway. Participants in the financial markets will be eagerly watching the outcome and the central bank's policy stance for new clues. In a financial year, the RBI normally holds six bimonthly meetings when it discusses the money supply, inflation outlook, interest rates, and different macroeconomic factors.The repo rate was kept at 6.5 percent by the RBI in each of its last three meetings in April, June, and August. The interest rate at which the RBI loans money to other banks is known as the repo rate. The central bank may have slowed the key interest rate due to a relative drop in inflation, excepting the most recent jump, and the possibility of further decline. Many nations, especially mature economies, have concerns about inflation, but India has mainly been successful in controlling its trajectory. The RBI increased the repo rate by a total of 250 basis points to 6.5 percent since May 2022 in an effort to combat inflation, barring the most recent third consecutive halt. An weapon of monetary policy that normally works to reduce demand in the economy and lower inflation is raising interest rates. Due to an increase in the cost of food goods including wheat, rice, and vegetables like tomatoes, India's headline inflation rate increased to 7.8% in July before dropping to 6.8% in August. In the upcoming days, September inflation data is expected. [caption id="attachment_3617" align="alignnone" width="300"] RBI maintains status quo in policy rate, flags inflation concern[/caption]

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Amit Shah chairs review meeting on Left Wing Extremism

editor October 6, 2023

NEW DELHI: The conference to evaluate Left Wing Extremism (LWE) was presided over by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday. Eknath Shinde, the chief minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, and Hemant Soren, the chief minister of Jharkhand, were also present at the meeting to prepare a roadmap for completely eradicating Left Wing Extremism or Naxalism from the nation and to assess the steps already taken. Arjun Munda, the minister of tribal affairs, Nityanand Rai, the union minister of state for housing, Ashwini Choubey, the union minister of state for consumer affairs, food and public distribution, Devusinh Chauhan, the union minister of state for communications, and Ajit Doval, the national security adviser, also attended the meeting.Along with the home secretaries and chief secretaries of the naxal-affected states, the meeting was attended by Director Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka, Home Secretary Ajay Bhala, Director Generals of NIA, SSB, BSF, CRPF, BSF, and NSG. Bhalla welcomed all dignitaries to the meeting and gave them an introduction. The final LWE gathering took place in September 2021. Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his opinions on 'X,' formerly known as Twitter, earlier in the day before attending the conference. He called Naxalism a "curse to humanity" and said the Central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is dedicated to eradicating it in all of its manifestations. We are determined to eradicate naxalism in all its manifestations because it is a blight on humanity. We are determined to eradicate naxalism in all its manifestations because it is a blight on humanity. In order to forward our efforts to realise PM @narendramodi Ji's vision of a country free of left wing extremism, I'm excited to preside over the Review Meeting on Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in New Delhi today, Shah wrote on 'X'. The summit, which is conducted periodically, strives to carry out the central government's commitment to the advancement of states afflicted by left-wing extremists as well as the creation of a LWE-free country. Due to the combined efforts of the Centre and the states in combating Left Wing Extremism with a sharp decline in naxal events, a lot of success can be seen in this area over the past several years. However, the central government came to the conclusion that the country and the states affected by the Left Wing Extremism problem cannot fully grow unless the problem is entirely eradicated. For many years, left-wing extremism has posed a serious security threat. Despite being primarily a state concern, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has since 2015 published a "National Policy and Action Plan" to address the Left Wing Extremism threat holistically. The progress and situation are rigorously monitored, and this Policy takes a multi-pronged approach. The policy's key elements include zero tolerance for violence and a strong emphasis on development initiatives so that the poor and vulnerable in the impacted areas can benefit from development.By deploying CAPF Battalions, providing helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles, and authorising India Reserve Battalions (IRBs) and Special India Reserve Battalions (SIRBs), the Ministry of Home Affairs is assisting the State Governments in strengthening their security apparatus in accordance with the policy. For the modernization and training of State Police, funds are also provided through the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme, Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS), and Modernization of Police Force (MPF) programmes. The Indian government has approved 17,600 km of new roads as part of its numerous development projects for the states impacted by left-wing extremism. New cell towers are being erected in areas hit by Left Wing Extremism to enhance telecom coverage.Several post offices, bank branches, ATMs, and banking correspondents have been opened to help the people in areas afflicted by left wing extremism become financially included. Additionally, the establishment of the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) is being given special attention. The government is confident that the threat of Left Wing Extremism will soon be reduced to an inconsequential level as the campaign against it enters a crucial phase. [caption id="attachment_3613" align="alignnone" width="300"] Amit Shah chairs review meeting on Left Wing Extremism[/caption]…

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Six thieves nabbed; stolen articles including service weapon of Police officer recovered

editor October 6, 2023

LEH:By detaining six suspects and recovering various stolen articles, including a police officer's service weapon, from the suspects, District Police Leh has solved a theft case involving a service weapon and four additional house theft crimes. Speaking at a press conference held in this location today, SSP Leh PD Nitya stated that an investigation was launched after ASI Asgar Ali complained on September 25, 2023, that unidentified thieves had broken into his home and fled with several items, including a government-issued pistol and 35 bullets (ammunition) that he had locked in a steel locker.According to her, Leh Police and J&K Police worked together to successfully seize the suspects from a car at Qazigund on September 26, 2023, at around 12:05 p.m., based on both technical and human intelligence. "During the search of the vehicle, a service pistol and 35 rounds were discovered along with 34 other items that were likely stolen, and two people, Jiyarul Sheikh son of Lalchand Sheikh Brahmanigram of Kolkata and Mohd Nizam Mullah son of Himayat Mullah of JJ Colony (Delhi), who were travelling in the vehicle, were detained in this regard. "Further investigation revealed the involvement of two additional people. As a result, Leh Police detained two additional suspects on September 29, 2023: Mohd Sahil, the son of Mohd Himmat of Kolkata, and Pervaiz Shiekh, the son of Forooq Sheikh of Kolkata. As a result of the four accused admitting during questioning to having stolen the service weapon from ASI Asgar Ali's residence, Section 7/25 of the Arms Act was introduced. Additionally, they admitted to committing multiple thefts at different locations, such as Nubra, Chimday, Solar Colony, etc., and recoveries were made as a result of the admissions, the officer said. She claimed that after the accused came forward, Ram Kali, the wife of Partap, who lived in New Delhi (now Khalsar Nubra), had some stolen property that had been sold to Asiya Rasool Sheikh (Alias Kani), the daughter of Ghulam Rasool Shiekh, a resident of Hari Singh Street (Srinagar). As a result, she had items recovered from her possession, and Police Station Nubra arrested her on April 10, 2023. In five incidents, FIR Numbers 45/2023 of the Police Station Leh, 165/2023 of the Police Station Leh, 166/2023 of the Police Station Leh, 167/2023 of the Police Station Leh, and FIR Number 25/2023 of the Police Station Nubra, recoveries have been made to date.The majority of the stolen stuff that has been found so far is jewellery made of gold, silver, and other valuable stones. There are also some electronic goods among the silver utensils. Three suspected criminally related cars, including two Maruti Vans and a TATA-207 pickup truck, have been impounded, the SSP announced, adding that further inquiries into their possible participation in other theft cases are ongoing. [caption id="attachment_3610" align="alignnone" width="300"] Six thieves nabbed; stolen articles including service weapon of Police officer recovered[/caption]

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3 army officers among 5 personnel injured as colleague opens fire, explodes grenades inside camp in Rajouri

editor October 6, 2023

RAJOURI: On Thursday, an officer is accused of opening fire and detonating grenades inside a camp in the Rajouri area of Jammu and Kashmir, injuring at least five army troops, three of whom were officers. During a shooting practise session, the officer, who was reportedly a major, opened fire on his teammates without warning. He then took cover in the unit's armoury and threw grenades at his superiors as they approached the building in an attempt to convince him to surrender, according to the sources. Before the officer was defeated inside the armoury, the tense scenario lasted over eight hours. The incident happened at the Neeli post in the district, close to Thanamandi.According to them, as a precaution, the army evacuated a town near to the armoury. The army, on the other hand, asserted that an officer was hurt at a position near Rajouri in what was most likely a grenade accident. "On October 5th, an officer was hurt at a position in the Rajouri area in what was most certainly a grenade accident. Officer was taken to the hospital and is now stable. Additional inquiry on the incident is ongoing, the army's White Knight Corps announced on X. According to the sources, the accused officer began shooting on his coworkers and subordinates on Thursday without being provoked during a fire practise that had been going on at the camp for several days.Later, as the commanding officer, his deputy, and the medical officer got close to the building to try to convince him to surrender, the individual took cover inside the camp's armoury and threw grenades, according to the sources. They said that all three of the policemen were hurt when a grenade thrown by the suspect exploded close to them. They also added that the second-in-command of the team was in "critical" condition. The sources claimed that the accused, who was defeated at around 11 p.m., opened fire indiscriminately and also injured two other soldiers. Lt Col Suneel Bartwal, a defence PRO headquartered in Jammu, commented on the event in a message: "I have received calls about some firing/terrorist attack on army camp in General Area Rajouri.I regret to inform you that there has been no terrorist attack; instead, there has been an unfortunate internal event in the camp. [caption id="attachment_3607" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3 army officers among 5 personnel injured as colleague opens fire, explodes grenades inside camp in Rajouri[/caption]

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Centre declares J&K Democratic Freedom Party as ‘unlawful association’ for 5 yrs

editor October 6, 2023

NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) was deemed an illegal association for a period of five years by the central government on Thursday. The JKDFP was designated as a "Unlawful Association" by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in accordance with Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967. The move, according to the notification, is based on information that the group has been engaged in "anti-national activities since 1998 and its members have always promoted separatism and terrorist acts in India."By stirring the populace, the members of this organisation hope to turn Kashmir into a distinct Islamic state, endangering India's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. Numerous criminal proceedings have been filed against this group under the UAPA of 1967, the IPC of 1860, the Arms Act of 1959, and the Ranbir Penal Code of 1932. Shabir Ahmad Shah, a well-known separatist known for his pro-Pakistan and anti-India rhetoric, founded the JKDFP in 1998. The members of the JKDFP have been at the forefront of secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir and want to establish a separate Islamic State, according to the MHA notification. Shabir Ahmad Shah had described Kashmir as a "dispute" and rejected any resolution within the parameters of the Indian Constitution. According to the notification, "The leader or members of the JKDFP have been engaged in raising funds through various sources, including Pakistan and its proxy organisations, for perpetrating unlawful activities, including supporting terrorist activities, sustained stone-pelting on Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. The notification also claims that the JKDFP and its members have shown the country's constitutional authorities and system of government nothing but utter disdain through their actions. "The JKDFP and its leaders or members, especially its founder Shabir Ahmad Shah, have engaged in illegal actions that are detrimental to the integrity, sovereignty, security, and inter-communal harmony of the nation. Numerous reports have indicated connections between the JKDFP and outlawed terrorist groups, according to the warning. The JKDFP and its members have engaged in violent terrorist activities with the aim of sowing terror throughout the nation, endangering state security and public order. Additionally, the organization's anti-national activities demonstrate disrespect for the state's constitutional authority and sovereignty, necessitating prompt action, according to the notification. According to the notification, the JKDFP will use this chance to continue its anti-national activities that are harmful to the territorial integrity, security, and sovereignty of the nation; continue advocating for the secession of Jammu and Kashmir from the Union of India while contesting its admission to the Union of India; escalate its insurrectionary activities, including an attempt to carve out a separate state from India; and continue to engage in other illegal activities."In light of the circumstances, the Central Government is of the firm opinion that it is necessary to declare the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) as an unlawful association with immediate effect, and as a result, the Central Government hereby directs that this notification shall, subject to any order that may be made under section 4 of the said Act, have immediate effect" [caption id="attachment_3604" align="alignnone" width="272"] Centre declares J&K Democratic Freedom Party as 'unlawful association' for 5 yrs[/caption]

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Kapil, Huma, Hina summoned in betting app case after Ranbir

editor October 6, 2023

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate has summoned actors Huma Qureshi and Hina Khan as well as comedian Kapil Sharma in connection with its investigation into a case involving online betting. The investigation agency has summoned Kapil Sharma for attending the Mahadev Book app's success party in Dubai in September as well as Huma Qureshi and Hina Khan for alleged app marketing. Ranbir Kapoor, who had been served with a summons by the Enforcement Directorate in the same matter, asked the federal investigation agency for more time on Thursday so that he could show up in person. The Enforcement Directorate has not yet made up its mind about whether or not to give the actor two weeks. In relation to the ongoing investigation into the Mahadev internet betting case, the investigating agency is keeping an eye on a number of prominent Bollywood celebrities and singers. [caption id="attachment_3601" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kapil, Huma, Hina summoned in betting app case after Ranbir[/caption]

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Anand posted as IGP Jammu, to hold additional charge of Director ACB

editor October 6, 2023

JAMMU: Anand Jain (IPS) was nominated by the government as the Inspector General of Police for the Jammu Zone on Thursday. The 1999-batch IPS officer relieves Mukesh Singh (IPS), ADGP Jammu Zone, of the additional responsibility of the position he had held for a long time, in accordance with a government decision. "In compliance of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India's Order issued under endorsement F.No.140/03/2022-UTS.I dated 19.09.2023, Mukesh Singh, IPS (AGMUT: 1996), Additional Director General of Police, Jammu Zone, is relieved from the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, to enable him to take up new assignment with the Government of India," states a government order. According to the order, "As a result of the foregoing, Anand Jain, IPS (AGMUT:1999), Director, Anti Corruption Bureau, J&K, is transferred and posted as Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, with immediate effect. The officer shall also hold the post of Director, Anti Corruption Bureau, J&K, until further orders. [caption id="attachment_3598" align="alignnone" width="271"] Anand posted as IGP Jammu, to hold additional charge of Director ACB[/caption]

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