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Punjab Police busts LeT terror module with arrest of 2 J&K residents

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CHANDIGARH: On Saturday, the Punjab Police announced that it has deactivated a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror cell after detaining two Jammu and Kashmir citizens. They were taken into custody, according to the police, along with two IEDs, two hand grenades, a revolver, two magazines, 24 cartridges, a timer switch, eight detonators, and four batteries. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav stated that the State Special Operation Cell-Amritsar Police carried out the operation alongside a central organisation. "In a major breakthrough, State Special Operation Cell -Amritsar in a joint operation with a central agency busted a LeT module and arrested two persons who are residents of Jammu and Kashmir," the Punjab Police chief wrote on X. Yadav claimed the arrests were a "major blow to terror module attempting to disturb peace in Punjab" and claimed the terror module was run by one Firdaus Ahmed Bhat, a current Lashkar-e-Toiba member. [caption id="attachment_3958" align="alignnone" width="300"] Punjab Police busts LeT terror module with arrest of 2 J&K residents[/caption]

IT dept recovers over Rs 42 cr cash during raids on Karnataka contractors

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BENGALURU: As part of its tax evasion investigations against some Karnataka-based contractors and others connected to them, the Income Tax Department on Friday discovered more than Rs 42 crore in cash hidden in a residential building here, according to official sources. Prior to assembly elections in five states, the searches set off a political brawl between the BJP and the Congress, which are currently in power in Karnataka. According to official sources, the department has sent out cash counting devices and more personnel to determine the total quantity of cash recovered. The searches are currently in progress. According to officials, a substantial portion of the cash was taken from a vacant apartment block in Karnataka's capital where it was kept hidden in cardboard boxes. More over Rs 42 crore in cash has been found so far, and searches are still being conducted. The department is also looking into whether this money, which seemed to be undeclared, was intended to be transferred to nearby Telangana, where assembly elections will be conducted next month. The recovery was the focus of criticism from BJP leader and former deputy chief minister C N Ashwath Narayan, who claimed that the funds were obtained from contractors as commission to finance elections in five states. "This provides proof to support the 'ATM government' charges (against the Congress government). This is the little consignment of the 'ATM government' collection that has been discovered. There are many such items.This cash has been collected. He asked more contractors to speak up about the money they had reportedly paid, adding, "This is just a sampling. Speaking to reporters, BJP leader and MLC N Ravi Kumar asserted that the money taken from the contractor's premises had a value of Rs 42 crore and that it was kept there in 23 boxes of notes with a value of Rs 500. He claimed that there was talk in the city that the funds were raised for the Telangana elections and claimed they were funds obtained as "commission" to pay off contractors' outstanding debts to the government totaling Rs 650 crore. Ravi Kumar wanted an investigation. Similar accusations have been made against the in charge Congress by a number of senior BJP leaders. Siddaramaiah, the chief minister of Karnataka, rejected the "baseless" accusations and declared that "no state (unit of Congress) will ask (for money). We won't also give it... Do you have a copy? Has the money handed to other states been viewed by the BJP members who are making the accusations? What justifies making such unfounded claims? When asked about the I-T searches, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar responded, "Without politics, I-T won't come. Politics is what is taking place. We are also aware of what is going on in Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and other states. Nothing will occur when the BJP is in power; when it is not, these things occur.D Kempanna, the president of the Karnataka State Contractors' Association, was questioned regarding rumours that thousands of rupees in cash had been found in one of the organization's office holders' homes. He said that the contractor had various other enterprises, including farming and stone crushing, and had not been involved in any contract work for eight years. He emphasised that the law would run its course. [caption id="attachment_3955" align="alignnone" width="300"] IT dept recovers over Rs…

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Security forces find 3 cylinder IED planted near Handwara

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SRINAGAR : An important IED attack on the Srinagar-Kupwara Highway near Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir was stopped by security troops on Friday. "A high-powered IED connected with three 10-kilogram LPG Cylinders was spotted by an alert Road Opening Party near Langait," said the Indian Army. The IED was allegedly planted on the National Highway that connects Kupwara and Srinagar, according to the officials. "Nearly 1000 civilian vehicles and 200 military vehicles passed by the location of the IED. The IED was discovered by the column of an air defence unit stationed nearby, according to the Indian Army. According to a press release, security personnel earlier that day blew up three suspicious gas cylinders they had discovered in the village of Ganapora in the Kupwara area of north Kashmir.The Army's road opening party (ROP), in coordination with the 30 Rashtriya Rifles (30RR) and Handwara Police, controlled the explosion of the suspicious cylinders. According to an official press release, "In a swift response to a potential security threat, the ROP of 25 ADP in collaboration with the 30 Rashtriya Rifles (30RR) and Handwara Police, successfully detonated three suspicious small petrol cylinders found along the roadside in Ganapora, area of Kralgund Handwara in Kupwara district." "At approximately 8:00 am, the ROP of 25 ADP spotted three suspicious tiny gas cylinders concealed under some bushes, roughly 100 meters from the Ganapora crossing, travelling towards Udipura," it continued." The security officers quickly assessed and reduced the threat after becoming aware of the potential threat. The suspected cylinders were securely destroyed by the joint team of the 30RR and the Handwara Police at around 1030 hours, it added. [caption id="attachment_3952" align="alignnone" width="300"] Security forces find 3 cylinder IED planted near Handwara[/caption]

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1 more dies of dengue, 119 fresh cases reported

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JAMMU: Dengue has claimed one more life, and 119 further cases of the vector-borne illness have been reported from various locations in Jammu and Kashmir, bringing the year's total to 3271 cases and four fatalities. According to a health official, Tejpal Pratap, a 20-year-old boy from Bihar who was residing in CTM Colony Kathua on October 10, passed away from dengue in Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu. He claimed the patient was sent to GMCH Jammu on October 10 after being diagnosed with dengue fever on October 3 at GMC Kathua. He added that with this passing, there have now been four deaths related to the vector-borne illness this year. "This is the fourth death in Jammu province and the first in Kathua district," he said. The official added that 119 of the 828 people who had been tested for dengue today had tested positive. Out of the 119 positive cases, 66 instances were reported from the Jammu district, followed by 26 cases in Udhampur, 11 cases in Kathua, 6 cases in Samba, 4 cases in Reasi, 3 cases in Doda, 2 cases in Poonch, and 1 case in Ramban. 98 people and 21 kids are among the individuals who tested positive, he continued. According to him, out of the total 2234 cases documented so far, the majority are from the Jammu district, followed by the Udhampur district (348 cases), Kathua (249 cases), and Samba (218 cases). "There were 64 cases in Rajouri, 31 in Reasi, 30 in Ramban, 24 in Doda, 23 in Poonch, 4 in Kishtwar, 15 in Kashmir and 27 from other parts of the country," added the official. The official added that a total of 1094 dengue patients had been hospitalised to the hospitals as of now, and that 962 of them had been released while 101 were still receiving treatment. The official stated that "the number of dengue cases is increasing every day" and recommended the public to prevent stagnant water from forming in and around their homes because this is where the mosquitoes that transmit dengue thrive. He advised covering water-filled tanks and kitchenware, as well as emptying the cooler twice a week. [caption id="attachment_3949" align="alignnone" width="300"] 1 more dies of dengue, 119 fresh cases reported[/caption]

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IGP Anand Jain reviews arrangements for Commemoration Day Parade

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JAMMU: Anand Jain, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for the Jammu Zone, reviewed the security-related plans for the Commemoration Day Parade, which will be held on October 21, 2023, to honour the police martyrs. The IGP Jammu announced that a blood donation camp will be held in conjunction with the Commemoration Day Parade while presiding over a high-level security-related meeting of the police officials in this regard. He gave the officers a briefing on how to prepare for the event and how to make administrative, public relations, and other key arrangements. Anand Jain, the IGP for the Jammu Zone, gave the police officers instructions to maintain close coordination and make sure that all the preparations are made in a coordinated way. Among the authorities present were the DIG JKS Range, DIG Armed Jammu, DIG IRP Jammu, SSP Jammu, CO SDRF Jammu, SSP Railways Jammu, SSP Traffic City, Jammu, SSP APCR, Jammu, and SP City North/South/Rural Jammu. [caption id="attachment_3946" align="alignnone" width="300"] IGP Anand Jain reviews arrangements for Commemoration Day Parade[/caption]

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CGM SBI ,Political Leaders & J&K Sharnarthi Action Committee delegation call on LG

editor October 14, 2023

JAMMU: Former Minister Priya Sethi visited Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan to discuss the preservation of Jammu's spiritual and cultural legacy. Former lawmaker and prominent BJP leader Devender Singh Rana also visited the Lt. Governor and briefed him on a number of matters of public significance. A delegation from the Jammu Kashmir Sharnarthi Action Committee, led by its president Gurdev Singh, presented the Lt Governor with a list of demands and asked for his help in resolving the pressing problems involving the 1947 POJK Displaced Persons. The delegation's members received assurances from the Lt Governor that the central government would be made aware of their legitimate concerns and demands. Later, the Lt. Governor was briefed on the extension of SBI's services and their commitment to actively aiding the socio-economic development of the UT of J&K by Vinod Jaiswal, Chief General Manager, State Bank of India, Chandigarh Circle. [caption id="attachment_3943" align="alignnone" width="300"] CGM SBI ,Political Leaders & J&K Sharnarthi Action Committee delegation call on LG[/caption]

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Father, Son Injured In Attack By Wild Bear In Poonch

editor October 13, 2023

JAMMU, Oct 13:In the Poonch area of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, a F and his kid were hurt in an attack by a wild bear, according to officials. They claimed that while the two were cutting grass in the Hardi district of Surankote, a bear attacked them. According to officials, the villagers responded quickly and saved them. They were then taken to a hospital for treatment. [caption id="attachment_3939" align="alignnone" width="300"] Father, Son Injured In Attack By Wild Bear In Poonch[/caption]

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Delivery of justice to 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims started only after 2014: Shah

editor October 13, 2023

NEW DELHI: According to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Narendra Modi administration took office in 2014 before justice for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots began to be served. Speaking at a Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee event, Shah stated that 300 cases connected to the 1984 riots were reopened and that after 2014, compensation of Rs 5 lakh was granted to each victim's family. "No one will ever forget the 1984 riots." Until the Modi administration came into power, no one was sentenced for those disturbances. Numerous inquiry commissions were established, however they produced no findings. But Modi established the SIT, reopened 300 cases, and began locking up those found guilty, the source claimed.The procedure of awarding Rs 5 lakh in compensation to the dependents of the 3,328 victims was completed by the Modi government, according to the home minister, after a long period of time. He praised the Sikh gurus and the Sikh community, saying that they move forward while considering religion and karma equally, and that a true Sikh never looks back when it comes to giving their life for their religion. He claimed that Sikh brothers' sacrifice was unmatched from the time of the country's independence war to the present, when it comes to national security. I bend my head to the Guru tradition of the Sikh religion, Shah stated as he paid respect to the Sikh gurus.The Guru heritage of the Sikh Panth, which spans ten generations, has provided the world with an outstanding example of resistance to injustice and barbarism…

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IAF chief stressed on high operational preparedness

editor October 13, 2023

GUWAHATI: According to a defence release on Friday, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhuri stressed the significance of constantly maintaining a high level of operational readiness. The Air Marshal stated that it is crucial to ensure operational preparedness of all platforms, weapon systems, and assets while attending the two-day Eastern Air Command (EAC) Commanders Conference in Tezpur on October 12. In addition, he emphasised the importance of always keeping an eye on physical and cyber security, improving maintenance procedures to increase mission effectiveness, and conducting root cause analyses of all accidents and events.All commanders were exhorted by the Air Chief Marshal to keep up their efforts to maintain a secure operational flying environment. He evaluated the Eastern Command's operational preparedness and expressed pleasure with its significant accomplishments. Additionally, stations that excelled in operations, maintenance, and administration received prizes from the Chief of Air Staff. The Commanding-in-Chief Air Marshal S P Dharkar of the EAC met him at the Tezpur Air Force station. [caption id="attachment_3933" align="alignnone" width="300"] IAF chief stressed on high operational preparedness[/caption]

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PM Modi : It’s Time For Peace, Brotherhood; It’s Time To Walk Together

editor October 13, 2023

New Delhi, Oct 13: In light of the recent Israel-Hamas conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on Friday that all forms of terrorism are against humanity and that it is time for peace and fraternity so that everyone can advance while walking together. As he urged the globe to advance with a human-centric perspective, he added that conflicts and confrontations everywhere in the world affect everyone and are of no use to anyone. In his remarks to the opening session of the ninth G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) in this location, he added that we must remove barriers to international confidence.According to Modi, this is the time for peace, brotherhood, and progress as a group. His comments were made against the backdrop of a weekend of heinous attacks by Hamas militants against Israeli towns, which led to new tensions in the area. The prime minister said India has been dealing with cross-border terrorism, which has claimed thousands of innocent lives, since the attack on Parliament House around 20 years ago. He remarked that the world was now aware of the size of the danger posed by terrorism. He declared that all forms of terrorism are against humanity.The lack of agreement on what constitutes terrorism, according to the prime minister, is saddening and is being exploited by the enemies of humanity. He remarked that in order to tackle terrorism, parliaments from all around the world would need to consider how to cooperate. The G20 presidency guaranteed celebrations in India throughout the year, and the moon landing added to the festivities, the prime minister noted.He said that 100 crore people will vote in India's general elections the next year and urged all P20 delegates to return to see the elections. India has held 17 general elections and more than 300 state assembly elections to yet, but the general elections in 2019—during which his party won for the second consecutive election—were the largest ever held, according to him. According to Modi, the adoption of EVMs has increased the election's efficiency and transparency, as results are now announced hours after the voting has begun.He also mentioned the results of thousands of years of discussions and deliberations in India and claimed that some of our manuscripts, some of which are over 5,000 years old, also discussed such systems. Speakers of Parliament from G20 members and invited nations are present during the event. After the African Union joined the G20 during the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi last month, the Pan-African Parliament will participate in the P20 Summit for the first time. The four topics of transformation in people's lives through open digital platforms, women-led development, advancing SDGs, and sustainable energy transition will be the focus of the thematic sessions of this P20 Summit.

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