Srinagar, Nov 8: Minister Sakina Ittoo after laying foundation stone of GDC Mattan and PHC Mattan on Saturday strongly criticised those responsible for the erosion of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood, indirectly targeting the PDP. Speaking to reporters, Minister Ittoo, as per news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, said, “I have always said that those…
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…
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…
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…
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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[caption id="attachment_8086" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP attaches residential house, vehicle under UAPA[/caption] BARAMULLA: The Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a residential house and a vehicle under sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in Baramulla.…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled a time in the past when children would frequently stop attending school or give up entirely due to language barriers, and said that the new National Education Policy was working to remove these barriers to education. During the last 'Mann Ki Baat' speech of the previous year, Prime Minister Modi stated that the goal of the Centre is to ensure that language does not become an obstacle to education or a child's overall development."Many kids in our nation would quit school in the middle of their studies because of language barriers. These barriers to education and a child's overall development are being removed with the aid of our new National Education Policy. We want language to never stand in the way of a child's education or advancement," Prime Minister Modi declared on the 108th episode of his monthly radio show. On July 29, 2020, the Centre introduced the National Education Policy (NEP), which aims to implement significant changes in schooling. The policy, according to the government, would guarantee universal access to education from pre-primary through grade 12. All children between the ages of three and seven will receive early childhood care and education under the NEP.Additionally, a new curriculum and pedagogical structure (5+3+3+4) will be implemented, with a four-year graduation requirement and no matriculation. In addition, PM Modi stated in his radio speech that, in contrast to earlier broadcasts, he feels a particular place in his heart for the most recent one. "We are currently on episode 108 of our journey together. I find the number 108 to be very significant, and I research its holiness thoroughly. The number 108 is connected to great faith. It can be found in 108 bells, 108 divine locations, 108 steps in temples, 108 beads in a rosary, and 108 times of chanting. "The 108th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' is extra special for me because of this," he stated.In his speech, Prime Minister Modi also mentioned the Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool called "Bhashini," which he utilised to translate in real time for his Tamil-speaking audience during the Kashi Tamil Sangamam earlier this month. "I was speaking in Hindi from the stage, but the attendees from Tamil Nadu could follow my speech at the same time as everyone else thanks to the AI tool Bhashini." The visitors to the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam were clearly excited about this new experiment," he said."You can only image the revolutionary shift that will occur if this technology is incorporated into our courts, schools, and medical facilities on a larger scale. I would strongly advise the younger generation to investigate artificial intelligence (AI) tools further, particularly those related to real-time translations, and ensure that they are 100% reliable. They will have the responsibility in the upcoming days to not only preserve but also advance our original languages, according to Prime Minister Modi. He predicted that soon, people would be able to hear real-time translations of regional films in theatres thanks to advanced artificial intelligence tools.The time will soon come when a speech will be given in one language and everyone will be able to hear it instantly in their native tongue. The audience will watch regional films in real-time translation at a theatre, he continued. The same will happen with films. [caption id="attachment_8083" align="alignnone" width="300"] 'Mann Ki Baat': PM Modi says NEP helping remove language handicaps,…
New Delhi, Dec 31: The nation is infused with the spirit of "Viksit Bharat," or self-reliance, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who stated on Sunday that this momentum and spirit must be preserved through…
New Delhi, Dec 31: The year 2023 was a mixed bag for the Ministry of Home Affairs, filled with landmark steps in overhauling the criminal justice laws from the British era, signing peace pacts with insurgent outfits in the Northeast, and tackling challenges like ethnic violence in Manipur and intermittent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) pro-talks faction and the Home Minister Amit Shah-led ministry have finally reached a long-awaited peace agreement at the end of the year, signalling the latter's seriousness about resolving issues that have plagued the Northeast for decades and taken many lives.On May 3, ethnic violence broke out in Manipur as a result of a "Tribal Solidarity March" that was planned in the state's hill districts to express opposition to the majority Meitei community's request for Scheduled Tribe status. This event brought a serious crisis to light. Months of violence resulted in the deaths of at least 180 people. Shah travelled to the state for four days in a row in an attempt to mediate the conflict between the Kuki and Meitei communities. A number of steps were taken to foster confidence, such as the formation of a judicial inquiry committee, providing financial support to the victims, and deploying more troops.Though after several months Manipur saw a fragile peace return, a major obstacle remains the mistrust between the two communities. In Manipur, normalcy has mostly returned, and there is generally peace and order in the law and order situation. The government is making every effort to bridge the trust gap that still exists between the Kuki and Meitei communities, according to a senior home ministry official. About 53% of Manipur's population are Meiteis, who are primarily found in the Imphal Valley, and 40% are tribal people, who are primarily found in the hill districts and include the Nagas and Kukis.On November 13, the government further extended the five-year ban on nine Meitei extremist groups and their affiliated organisations, the majority of which are based in Manipur and are known for their anti-national activities and deadly attacks on security personnel. On November 29, the government and the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), the oldest terror group based in the Imphal valley and primarily composed of Meitei people, signed a peace treaty in which the rebel group committed to giving up violence. Over the past five years, the Modi administration has inked a number of deals with rebel organisations located in the Northeast.These include one in 2019 with the insurgent group NLFT, based in Tripura; others in 2020 with the Bru and Bodo communities; in 2021 with a group of Assamese Karbi tribals; and in 2022 with an Adivasi group. In 2023, agreements were signed regarding the border between Assam and Meghalaya, Assam and Arunachal, and the UNLF, an insurgent group based in Manipur. The century-old Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), and Indian Evidence Act of 1872 were to be completely overhauled by Home Minister Amit Shah's three bills, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, which he introduced in Parliament on August 11.On August 18, the bills were subsequently referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, which is affiliated with the Department, for a comprehensive review. The standing committee recommended several changes, and during the recently ended winter session of parliament, all the laws were withdrawn. On December 12, the home minister reintroduced the bills. On December 21, they were approved by the two houses of Parliament, and on December 25, the president gave his approval. The new laws have eliminated sedition as a crime, defined terrorism precisely, and added a new section called "Offences against the State."Under the new form of the sedition law, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita lists offences like secession, armed rebellion, subversive activities, separatist activities, and endangering the sovereignty or unity. The laws state that anyone who intentionally or knowingly incites or attempts to incite secession, armed rebellion, or subversive activities through spoken or written words, signs, visual representation, electronic communication, financial means, or any other means is subject to punishment. It also included anyone who, through such activities, promotes separatist sentiments or jeopardises India's sovereignty, unity, or integrity.The offender faces life in prison or a maximum sentence of seven years in prison, in addition to a fine. A conviction for sedition under IPC Section 124A carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison or life in prison. The term "Rajdroh" has been replaced with "Deshdroh" under the new laws, eliminating any reference to the British monarchy. The magistrate now has more authority to declare someone a proclaimed offender and to impose fines.Before sending the three new laws to the House for approval, Shah claimed that they had gone through "every comma and full stop" of the draft legislation. The three new laws were said to have been drafted following extensive consultations. Jammu and Kashmir has seen sporadic violence since the start of 2023. In the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, on December 21, two Army vehicles were ambushed by heavily armed terrorists, resulting in the deaths of five soldiers and two injuries. Outrage was sparked when the bodies of three civilians were discovered a day later in the Poonch district, not far from the scene of the previous day's events. After the ambush, the civilians were allegedly picked up by the Army.54 people have died in a series of encounters that have occurred this year in the Jammu and Kashmir districts of Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi, including 19 security personnel and 28 terrorists, according to officials. The increase in violence was attributed by them to "desperate attempts from across the border" to resurrect terrorism in the area. There were not many terrorist incidents in the Kashmir valley in 2023. There is also little cross-border infiltration. Stone-throwing is no longer practiced."Only in the Jammu and Kashmir districts of Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi have all these significant incidents occurred. Another official stated, "Security forces are working to deal with these new challenges." In the Poonch district, there were 15 terrorists and five security personnel slain, while 31 people—ten terrorists and fourteen security personnel—were killed in Rajouri.…
NEW DELHI, Dec 31: According to the health ministry, India has seen 841 new COVID-19 cases, the most in 227 days, while 4,309 cases of the virus are currently active. According to data updated by the ministry at 8 a.m., three new COVID-19 fatalities—one each from Kerala, Karnataka, and Bihar—have been reported in the last 24 hours. On May 19, 865 new cases were reported in India. Before December 5, the number of cases per day had fallen to double digits; however, with the emergence of a new variant and the cold weather, cases have increased once more.At the height of the pandemic, which started in early 2020 and has resulted in over 4.5 crore infections and over 5.3 lakh deaths in roughly four years nationwide, the daily figures were expressed in lakhs. According to the ministry's website, over 4.4 crore people have recovered from the illness, meaning that the country's recovery rate is 98.81%. As per the website, the nation has administered 220.67 crore doses of the Covid vaccine so far. [caption id="attachment_8073" align="alignnone" width="300"] India Records 841 New Covid-19 Cases[/caption]
SULTANPUR (UP), Dec 30: Station House Officer (SHO) of Kotwali Police Station Sri Ram Pandey said today that four individuals from Jammu & Kashmir, including a woman, were taken into custody by police in Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, for questioning as "part of a vigil" following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to nearby Ayodhya. The individuals are from Poonch district and were taken into custody on Friday night from a hotel. "This was done as a part of a vigil being held following PM Modi's visit to Ayodhya today (Saturday)," he stated. All four were questioned, according to the SHO, and their identity cards and other documentation are being examined. [caption id="attachment_8070" align="alignnone" width="300"] 4 from J&K detained in UP[/caption]
DODA: The ADGP Jammu Zone, Anand Jain, awarded a Doda Police team for apprehending an internet scammer from Ajmer, Rajasthan. The team received Commendation Certificates and a monetary reward of Rs. 5,000 each. The fraudster, who lives in Jhunjhun, Rajasthan, is connected to case FIR No. 237/2023 filed at PS Doda. He defrauded a government teacher in Doda of over eleven lac rupees (11 lakh) through online means. During a function held at DPO Doda, SSP Doda Abdul Qayoom commended the police team for their excellent work and professionalism during the case investigation, as well as their efforts in apprehending the online fraudster from Ajmer, Rajasthan, and awarding them with Commendation Certificates. SI Mohd Shafi, ASI Tilak Raj, ASI Mushtaq Ahmed, and Sgct. Shakeel Ahmed were the officers who made up the team. SSP Doda congratulated them, sent her best wishes, and gave them advice on how to work harder and more devotedly in order to receive greater recognition and rewards for their future services. [caption id="attachment_8067" align="alignnone" width="300"] Doda Police team rewarded for arresting online fraudster from Rajasthan[/caption]
JAMMU: In order to enhance the investigating abilities and skills of the Police officers, a basic training program of six days began at District Police Lines Jammu. The program was inaugurated by Anand Jain, ADGP…
JAMMU: Director General of Police RR Swain acknowledged on Saturday that there are foreign terrorists operating in the Rajouri-Poonch belt of Jammu and Kashmir. However, he stated that security forces are dedicated to eliminating terrorism from the Pir Panjal region's southern region. This year has seen a spike in terror attacks in the Jammu region's twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch, which has resulted in the deaths of seven civilians and 19 Army personnel. Up to 25 terrorists have also been slain in clashes, the majority of which occurred along the Line of Control (LoC), as security forces have thwarted multiple attempts at infiltration. "The Rajouri-Poonch belt is in a secure situation, but we would prefer not to talk about our plan in public. The police chief told reporters in Jammu, "There is no doubt about it, but it is important for the public to know that there are primarily foreign terrorists operating within our territory with some degree of support from some selected persons." Though it is difficult to identify these "very very limited" individuals who are with the terrorists and do not live in their homes but rather hide in the forests, Swain stated that the number of supporters of terrorism is "very very limited." Information flow becomes limited when terrorists operate out of deep forest hideouts, according to the police chief.It is undoubtedly difficult, but we are fighting back with all of our might and resources," Swain remarked. He said that the forces are aware of the threat posed by terrorism and are determined to deal with it head-on and eradicate it before it grows. According to the head of police, from 1997 to 2003–2004, there was peace in the area and no terrorist activity. "We are aware of that circumstance as well as this circumstance. There is a chasm, and we won't permit it to be crossed in their favour," Swain declared. [caption id="attachment_8060" align="alignnone" width="300"] Committed to wipe out terrorism from Rajouri-Poonch belt : DGP[/caption]
NEW DELHI: Pro wrestler Vinesh Phogat gave back her Arjuna Award and Khel Ratna on Saturday, leaving them at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, as she was stopped by the police from going to the Prime Minister's office. The gold medallist from the Asian Games had declared earlier in the week that she was returning her medals, claiming that they were no longer meaningful in light of the current struggles wrestlers are facing for justice. This decision was communicated by Phogat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a letter. She left the awards at Kartavya Path, where Delhi Police later collected them, after the police prevented her from delivering the awards in person to the Prime Minister's office on Saturday.She was protesting the current situation in the wrestling community with this act. While she won the Arjuna Award in 2016, Vinesh was awarded the Khel Ratna, India's highest sports honour, in 2020. In opposition to the election of Sanjay Singh, a close associate of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who had been accused of sexual harassment by well-known grapplers, Phogat, along with fellow Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, had voiced their concerns. Early this year, the grapplers staged a protracted protest at Jantar Mantar. A Delhi court is handling the case. Sakshi Malik had even declared her retirement from the world of professional wrestling shortly after Sanjay Singh became the WFI Chief. Later, the newly-elected panel was suspended by the Sports Ministry for making decisions that did not follow the guidelines set forth in its own constitution. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was then directed to establish an ad hoc committee to manage the wrestling organization's operations. In her letter, Phogat highlighted the differences between their actual lives and the glitzy depictions in "fancy government advertisements" that talk about women's empowerment on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).In response to a directive from the Sports Ministry, the IOA on Wednesday formed an ad hoc committee consisting of three members to oversee the daily functions of the Wrestling Federation of India. The two-time World Championship medallist Phogat emphasised in her letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that she no longer felt any connection to the Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards. [caption id="attachment_8057" align="alignnone" width="300"] Vinesh Phogat leaves her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards at Kartavya Path[/caption]
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