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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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Div Com reviews status of Bunker construction across Border Districts of Jammu Division

JAMMU: A meeting was presided over by Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, to assess the financial and material advancements achieved in the building of bunkers in Jammu Division's border districts. Deputy Commissioners and representatives from the executing agencies in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri, and Poonch were present during the meeting. The Div Com gave the Deputy Commissioners instructions to take decisive action and work extra hard to finish all of the communal and individual bunkers authorised in their districts.He requested that the Deputy Commissioners provide daily progress updates and assess the state of construction on unfinished bunkers. By February 28, 2024, the Div Com ordered that all bunkers be completed. The Div Com was previously informed by the Deputy Commissioners about the current state of the individual and community bunker projects in their various districts, including the financial and physical advancements made thus far.   [caption id="attachment_9340" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div Com reviews status of Bunker construction across Border Districts of Jammu Division[/caption]  

Arms seizure case: Police files charge-sheet in NIA Court in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police announced on Saturday that it had submitted a charge sheet in an arms seizure case to an NIA court in this city. Yawar Shafi Bhat, an accomplice of Arfat Yousuf Khan, and he were the two accused in this case; Bhat was killed in a clash with security personnel in 2022. The charge sheet was submitted to the Court of NIA, Srinagar, on Friday, according to a police spokeswoman. It was registered under the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. According to him, Bhat was a resident of Kalampora Pulwama, whilst Khan lives in Pethgam Rajpora. According to the spokesperson, the case has to do with the accused's possession of weapons and ammunition that the Batamaloo police seized.According to him, a connection between Khan and Bhat was made over the course of the inquiry using call detail records and Internet Protocol Detail Records (IPDR). On September 30, 2022, Bhat was killed in an encounter in the Baramulla district's Shah Mohalla Yadipora Palhallan. The case's hearing has been scheduled for February 19, according to the spokesperson.   [caption id="attachment_9337" align="alignnone" width="300"] Arms seizure case: Police files charge-sheet in NIA Court in Srinagar[/caption]

CEO dies in freak ‘iron cage’ accident at company event in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: During the company's silver jubilee festivities at Ramoji Film City here, a freak accident claimed the life of a private company CEO and seriously injured another official, according to police on Friday. The CEO of the company, Sanjay Shah, and a colleague entered an iron cage that was going to be lowered from a height during the festivities on Thursday night. They reported that when the iron chain supporting the cage snapped on one side, they both fell. After being taken to the hospital, they were informed that Shah had died while receiving treatment and that his colleague's health was critical. The police also stated that a complaint had been made by another corporate official, leading them to file a case against the Film City event management authorities.   [caption id="attachment_9328" align="alignnone" width="300"] CEO dies in freak 'iron cage' accident at company event in Hyderabad[/caption]

J&K Sikh Coordination Committee Led By Shriman Mahant Manjit Singh Calls On LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu, Jan 20: Today at Raj Bhawan, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha received a visit from a team of the Sikh Coordination Committee J&K, which is led by its patron, Shriman Mahant Manjit Singh, Chief of Shiromani Dera Nangali Sahib. Shriman Mahant Manjit Singh ji conveyed his appreciation to the Lieutenant Governor-led UT Administration for resolving longstanding difficulties for the Sikh community, such as the placement of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur ji's statue and the execution of the Anand Marriage Act. The group presented the Lieutenant Governor with a charter of demands, which included building the Gurudwara Sahib at Boarding House Tral.The issues of ownership of Gurudwara properties and land by District Gurudwara Parbandhak Committees in accordance with the Sikh Gurdwaras and Religious Endowment Act 1973, the extension of SRO 425 benefits to Sikh Community members residing in the Kashmir valley, land transfer under Section 254 C, and the installation of Maharaja Ranjit Singh ji's statue in Srinagar were also brought to the attention of the Lieutenant Governor. The delegation's members received assurances from the Lieutenant Governor that their concerns would be looked into and addressed as soon as possible. In attendance was S. Ajit Singh, the chairman of the Sikh Coordination Committee for J&K. [caption id="attachment_9322" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Sikh Coordination Committee Led By Shriman Mahant Manjit Singh Calls On LG Manoj Sinha[/caption]      

Govt Suspends 3 Directors Of SAIL, NMDC With Immediate Effect

NEW DELHI, Jan 20: According to exchange filings by the businesses, the Steel Ministry has suspended one director of iron ore giant NMDC and two board-level officers of steel PSU SAIL for alleged misbehaviour. In a report to the BSE, the steel PSU stated that SAIL has also suspended 26 other personnel for violating its code of conduct, effective immediately. According to the filing, the Ministry of Steel suspended V.S. Chakravarthy, Director of Commercial, and A.K. Tulsiani, Director of Finance, with immediate effect through letters dated January 19, 2024, "in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (1) of Rule 20 of the Conduct, Discipline and Appeal Rules, 1977 of Steel Authority of India Limited."An additional Steel Ministry PSU Additionally, NMDC declared that V. Suresh, a board-level official, had been suspended effective immediately. "Ministry of Steel has placed V. Suresh, Director (Commercial), NMDC Ltd. under suspension with immediate effect in exercise of the powers granted by sub-rule 1 of Rule 20 of the Conduct, Discipline and Appeal Rules, 1978 of NMDC Ltd.," the company stated. Additionally, SAIL announced that 26 of the company's below-board personnel have been suspended immediately. Additionally, the business has appointed several below-board authorities, such as S.K.(Marketing Services), suspended effective immediately," the statement read. SAIL said in a different statement that the matter concerns some investigations being conducted in compliance with Lokpal's directives. "The company's business is being carried out as usual and it will not impact the performance of the company," stated SAIL Chairman Amarendu Prakash. Our commitment is to maintain the utmost levels of ethical behaviour and corporate governance. SAIL is still a powerful player in the market, putting a great emphasis on customer satisfaction and quality. The largest steel manufacturer in the nation is SAIL, which is a division of the Ministry of Steel, and the largest producer of iron ore in India is NMDC. [caption id="attachment_9319" align="alignnone" width="300"] Govt Suspends 3 Directors Of SAIL, NMDC With Immediate Effect[/caption]