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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…

Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar

SRINAGAR, Dec 10: A fire broke out in the Member Legislative Assembly Hostel (MLA) in Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said. There was no report of any casualty in the incident. The Fire and Emergency officials said that fire broke out at around noon in the first floor of the MLA hostel quarter situated at the…

Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar
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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College
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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College

JHANSI: At least 10 infants were killed after a massive fire broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh late Friday evening, officials said. According to hospital officials, there were 54 infants admitted to the NICU ward and several infants trapped have been rescued. The dousing, as…

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First Batch Of Agniveers From J&k Join Indian Army
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First Batch Of Agniveers From J&k Join Indian Army

Srinagar, Oct 4: On Wednesday, the first group of Agniveers from the Jammu and Kashmir valley enlisted in the Indian Army. The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regiments (JAKLI) center in Srinagar hosted a passing out parade for the first batch of Agniveers on Tuesday, according to the army. The Srinagar Army Recruitment Office (ARO), which was present at the passing out parade, recruited the young Agniveers. The Agniveers' parents also showed up for the ceremony."On October 3, 2023, the JAKLI Regimental Center in Srinagar hosted the passing out parade for the first batch of enlistees from Kashmir who will join the Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry Regiments of the Indian Army. The Army's Chinar Corps, which is stationed in Srinagar, said on X that the young agnives recruited through ARO Srinagar graduated in a "grand ceremony" that was also attended by their proud parents. [caption id="attachment_3530" align="alignnone" width="300"] First Batch Of Agniveers From J&k Join Indian Army[/caption]  

23 Army Personnel Missing After Cloudburst Triggers Flash Flood In Sikkim
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23 Army Personnel Missing After Cloudburst Triggers Flash Flood In Sikkim

Guwahati, Oct 4: According to the Defence Spokesperson Guwahati, 23 Army men are missing in Bardang near Singtam following a flash flood in the Teesta river in the Lachen valley brought on by a sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim. Search efforts are in progress. "A flash flood occurred in the Teesta River in the Lachen valley due to a sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim." The Spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday that there have been some affected army establishments along the valley. According to the statement, the Chungthang dam's water release caused a sudden rise in water levels of up to 15-20 feet high downstream. Army vehicles parked at Bardang near Singtam have been impacted as a result of this. Some vehicles are reportedly drowned under the slush, and 23 personnel have been reported missing. The Central Water Commission reported that, "As reported and noticed throughout midnight of 4th October 2023, a Lake outburst in the portions of Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim caused rise in water levels with very high velocities near about 15m/sec, crossed CWC Melli FF site measuring 227m near about 3m above Danger Level at 0600am.""Simultaneous Flood Forecasts made at 0600 hours for 1400 hours for Bangladesh and India. At CWC Domohani FF Station, the river Teesta is flowing below the Warning Level. At 0600 hours, the water level is 84.83 metres, and the commission predicted that it would cross the warning level in 6 hours. [caption id="attachment_3527" align="alignnone" width="300"] 23 Army Personnel Missing After Cloudburst Triggers Flash Flood In Sikkim[/caption]  

ED raid underway at AAP MP Sanjay residence
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ED raid underway at AAP MP Sanjay residence

NEW DELHI: Sanjay Singh, a Rajya Sabha member for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), is the subject of an ED raid at his home in relation to an excise policy issue. MP Sanjay Singh said in a letter to the Finance Secretary T V Somanathan earlier this month that the ED Director and Assistant Director purposefully and without justification connected his name to the suspected liquor scam, destroying his reputation and defaming him. Singh stated that statements made by Dinesh Arora led to the addition of his name. Singh further claimed that the officers' abuse of their authority damaged his reputation and called for their prosecution. He claimed to have already given the cops legal notice that they must publicly and openly apologise. In the ED charge sheet, the name of the AAP leader appears four times, four of which, according to ED sources, were entered incorrectly. Sanjay Singh's name was occasionally used in place of Rahul Singh, the then-excise commissioner. Additional information regarding the ED's alleged search of Sanjay Singh's home is needed.   [caption id="attachment_3524" align="alignnone" width="300"] ED raid underway at AAP MP Sanjay residence[/caption]

Opposition parties to hold peaceful protest in Jammu on 10 Oct : Farooq
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Opposition parties to hold peaceful protest in Jammu on 10 Oct : Farooq

JAMMU: Under the direction of Farooq Abdullah, president of the National Conference, opposition party leaders gathered here on Tuesday and unanimously decided to stage a nonviolent demonstration against the BJP in Jammu the following week. We have all decided to hold a peaceful protest on October 10 and are requesting the necessary permission from the divisional commissioner,'' Abdullah said to reporters following the more than two-hour meeting at a hotel here. "The constitution is suspended and the democratic rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir are under attack. Mehbooba Mufti, the president of the PDP, Amreek Singh Reen, the general secretary of the PDP, Vikar Rasool Wani, Raman Bhalla, M Y Tarigami, the head of the CPI(M), the Dogra Sadar Sabha, Gulchain Singh Charak, and Manish Sahni, the leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Shiv Sena (UBT), were among those present at the meeting. At the meeting were Senior Vice President of Awami National Conference Muzaffar Shah, Provincial President of National Conference in Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, Party MP Hasnain Masoodi, President of Mission Statehood Sunil Dimple, and former Member of Parliament Sheikh Abdul Rehman. The meeting was also attended by representatives of a number of other groups, including the CPI, Akali Dal (Amritsar), and the Internationalist Democratic Party. [caption id="attachment_3521" align="alignnone" width="300"] Opposition parties to hold peaceful protest in Jammu on 10 Oct : Farooq[/caption]    

Lt Gen Rajiv reviews operational preparedness at frontline unit near LoC
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Lt Gen Rajiv reviews operational preparedness at frontline unit near LoC

KUPWARA: Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, commander of the Chinar Corps, visited the frontline unit in the Machil sector close to the line of control on Tuesday to assess operational readiness and the counter-infiltration grid in the Kupwara area of Jammu and Kashmir, according to a statement from the Chinar Corps of the Army. "ChinarCorps Cdr visited the frontline unit along the LoC in Machil, Kupwara to review the Counter Infiltration Grid and Operational Preparedness and complimented them for the successful conduct of Op Gucchinar at Machhal on September 29-30 where two infiltrating terrorists were eliminated & large quantity of war-like stores recovered," China Corps posted on microblogging site, X.This happened a few days after security forces killed two militants in the Machil region during an intelligence-based operation. The Indian military and the Jammu and Kashmir Police collaborated to thwart an infiltration attempt in the Machil region of the Kupwara district, according to an earlier statement from the Army on Saturday evening. After the intelligence-based operation, the forces conducted a sweep of the area and found the bodies of the two terrorists. In addition, two AK series rifles and ammo were also found at the scene, according to the Army. "The ambush party maintained perfect tactical surprise, and a gunfight was ensured where terrorists attempted to cross the LOC while hiding behind thick vegetation, however the firefight resulted in the instantaneous death of one terrorist. The second terrorist was later neutralised in the subsequent gunfight, it was added. The statement read, "During a search of the area, the bodies of two terrorists were recovered." According to the statement, additional searches turned up two AK Series rifles, 90 rounds of AK ammo, a pistol, two hand grenades, 2,100 Pakistani rupees in cash, winter clothes, war supplies, and other items.The Army stated in its statement that "the operation is ongoing." The Indian Army, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, and several intelligence agencies provided information about infiltration efforts made by a group of 2-4 terrorists in the Macchal sector of Kupwara, according to the release. "On the evening of September 29 and 30, the Indian Army and JKP conducted a joint operation in General Area Gucchi Nar in the Machil Sector. There were numerous ambushes set up in front of the own side of the LOC fence, the statement continued. According to the statement, on September 30 at 10:40 p.m., the ambush party observed two terrorists moving from the Pakistani side and saw them nearing the Line of Control barrier. [caption id="attachment_3518" align="alignnone" width="300"] Lt Gen Rajiv reviews operational preparedness at frontline unit near LoC[/caption]

ADGP Kashmir : Video claiming DySP Adil Mushtaq’s involvement in Kokernag encounter not true
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ADGP Kashmir : Video claiming DySP Adil Mushtaq’s involvement in Kokernag encounter not true

SRINAGAR: On Monday, Jammu and Kashmir Police objected to a video report that claimed DySP Adil Mushtaq was engaged in the Kokernag encounter and called it "inside betrayal". "It has come to our attention that a video news item supposedly from the news organisation Bharat TAK has been uploaded, indicating that DySP Adil Mushtaq is implicated in the Kokernag terror incident as a result of insider betrayal. This video news is untrue, according to ADGP Kashmir's post on X. He said that DySP Adil Mushtaq was under investigation in the Srinagar district, not in Anantnag, for a completely unrelated case. Relevantly, DySP Adil Mushtaq, who had previously been detained on suspicion of corruption, was suspended on Sunday. According to ADGP Kashmir, "This kind of irresponsible journalism is also an act of criminal misconduct and is subject to legal action." In the gunfight in Kokernag earlier this month, two army officials, a soldier, and a DySP of the Jammu and Kashmir Police were all murdered.   [caption id="attachment_3515" align="alignnone" width="300"] ADGP Kashmir : Video claiming DySP Adil Mushtaq's involvement in Kokernag encounter not true[/caption]

DC asks departments to streamline, reinforce services in border areas
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DC asks departments to streamline, reinforce services in border areas

JAMMU: At a meeting today, Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya gave essential guidelines for the development of border communities. He underlined the necessity of focusing efforts on settlements close to the border and inside predetermined boundaries. The crucial duty of conducting exhaustive reviews within their respective Sub-Divisions was given to Sub Divisional Magistrates. The Chief Medical Officer was given the task of evaluating the Primary Health Centres, Community Health Centres, and Community Sub-Centres in order to make sure they adhere to the basic standards for health facilities."Any additional needs should be quickly discovered and taken care of. Additionally, the AB-PMJAY scheme and full saturation of ABHA cards should be the main priorities, he instructed. The Integrated Child Development Services will examine the operation of Anganwadi Centres and the Poshan scheme in accordance with other orders from the DC. The Agriculture Department must make sure that plans to mechanise and modernise agriculture are carried out effectively. It is also necessary to list the spread of Kisan Credit Cards and Soil Health Cards. The Industrial Development Scheme for Entrepreneurs has directed the Industries Department to oversee support for aspiring business owners and carry out eligibility checks. The Handicrafts and Handloom Department will concentrate on the implementation of skill development programmes while the Khadir Valley Industrial Board and Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) must carry out similar activities. Officers from the Power Development Department were given instructions to ensure transformer availability and suggest upgrades where necessary. Employment opportunities and requirements should also be thoroughly evaluated and recorded at the same time, he continued. The Youth Services and Sports Department was tasked with making sure that there were consistent sporting events in all border regions. The supply of rations and associated services, such as the conversion of ration cards, are being kept an eye on by the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department.The Social Welfare Officer was in charge of assessing how well departmental welfare programmes were being implemented and giving status reports. Numerous departmental duties related to irrigation and other areas were also examined, with a focus on inspiring officers to produce outcomes. The conference was attended by district officers, engineering officers, Additional Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, and Chief Planning Officer Yoginder Katoch.   [caption id="attachment_3512" align="alignnone" width="300"] DC asks departments to streamline, reinforce services in border areas[/caption]  

2 Fake Police Officers Arrested From Hotel In Jammu
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2 Fake Police Officers Arrested From Hotel In Jammu

JAMMU, Oct 3: Two fake police officers who were acting as a Police Inspector and an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer were reportedly apprehended by Jammu Police on Tuesday. According to the police, the accused were taken into custody from a hotel in Jammu's Jewel neighbourhood. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Chandan Kohli of Jammu, one guy reported two people threatening him while posing as an IPS official and an Inspector to PS Nowabad. The victim said in his complaint that he had made friends with Kaiser Jeelani after meeting him in a hotel called Green Mint Gumat near the fish market. Kaiser Jeelani had introduced himself as an IPS officer on a social networking site. "When he walked into the room, he immediately noticed Kaiser Jeelani and a second individual wearing a police uniform with stars and posing as an inspector. The two harassed him and threatened to get his laptop from him. The two also issued a death threat to the plaintiff. In this regard, a case was filed at PS Nowabad under FIR number 166/2023 under sections 419/420/384/170/171 IPC, and an inquiry was initiated. Special PS Nowabad police teams under the direction of SP Kulbir Handa, DySP HQrs Dr. Sunniya Wani, and SHO PS Nowabad Surinder Raina made valiant efforts to locate and apprehend the suspects there.The two suspects who were taken into custody were Mohd Tanveer alias Arif Wani and Kaiser Shahnawaz Mir, both of Danger Pora, Baramulla. According to authorities, the situation is still being investigated. [caption id="attachment_3509" align="alignnone" width="291"] 2 Fake Police Officers Arrested From Hotel In Jammu[/caption]    

4 earthquakes shake Nepal in an hr; tremors in north India
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4 earthquakes shake Nepal in an hr; tremors in north India

NEW DELHI: According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), four earthquakes, the biggest of which had a magnitude of 6.2, rocked Nepal in quick succession. Tremors were also felt in regions of north India, including Delhi-NCR. An NCS official said that at 2:25 pm, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck west of Nepal at a depth of 10 kilometres, and at 2:51 pm, a 6.2 magnitude shock. At 3:06 and 3:19, two further earthquakes with magnitudes 3.6 and 3.1 struck the same area at depths of 15 km and 10 km, respectively. The strongest earthquake's centre was 284 kilometres north of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, and 206 kilometres southeast of the Uttarakhand pilgrimage town of Joshimath. After the second earthquake, people in Delhi and the National Capital Region felt intense vibrations and hurried out of their homes and office buildings. They were told not to panic by the Delhi Police. "We wish you all well. Do not panic, but do please exit your buildings and gather in a safe area. AVOID USING ELEVATORS! Dial 112 for any emergency assistance, it stated in a post on X. There were tremors felt in Jaipur, Chandigarh, and other northern Indian cities. There was no current information regarding losses, according to the police control room in the pink city. Nepal is very susceptible to earthquakes because it is located in one of the most active tectonic zones in the globe (seismic zones IV and V). More than 8,000 people were killed and over 21,000 were injured when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, 2015, according to the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration.   [caption id="attachment_3506" align="alignnone" width="300"] 4 earthquakes shake Nepal in an hr; tremors in north India[/caption]

IG CRPF : Kashmir Is Peaceful, Not Possible To See Such Atmosphere Anywhere Else
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IG CRPF : Kashmir Is Peaceful, Not Possible To See Such Atmosphere Anywhere Else

Srinagar, Oct 3: Ajay Kumar Yadav, the inspector general of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), stated on Tuesday that Srinagar is a calm place free of terrorism. The IG CRPF Srinagar sector said the throng at Lal Chowk today reflects a peaceful mood while speaking on the sidelines of the CRPF All Women Motorcycle Expedition 2023, which was earlier set off by the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha from iconic Lal Chowk."You are in Lal Chowk today, and there is a sizable crowd here. Where is the terrorism?Nowhere else could possibly have a more tranquil atmosphere, he told reporters. A women's bike expedition that will traverse more than 2134 kilometres and pass through 40 districts before arriving in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat on October 31 in honour of the late former deputy prime minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, was flagged off earlier from Lal Chowk.According to the IG CRPF, the goal of the All Women Bike Expedition was to inform the general public, in particular the girls and the women achievers, that a women's bike rally had started from Srinagar's famed Lal Chowk. He claimed that the women's division of the CRPF actively takes part in every event with their male colleagues in the forces. According to Rana, the CRPF's female personnel participates in anti-militancy operations as well as other security-related activities.He said that the CRPF's female members actively participate in security operations, patrols, and Road Opening Procedure (ROP) activities with their male colleagues. According to the IG CRPF, the purpose of holding such a gathering is to increase the number of women in the CRPF's main body as well as their sense of self-worth. (AGENCIES)   [caption id="attachment_3503" align="alignnone" width="300"] IG CRPF : Kashmir Is Peaceful, Not Possible To See Such Atmosphere Anywhere Else[/caption]