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BSF recovers 360 gm of heroin concealed in bottle from Amritsar border area

editor October 26, 2023

AMRITSAR: 360 grammes of heroin hidden in a bottle was found in Amritsar's Daoke village, thwarting the smugglers' cunning plans to smuggle illegal drugs once more, according to a press statement from the Border Security Force (BSF), which is stationed at the border. "On October 26, during the morning hours, based on specific information regarding the presence of contraband items, a search operation was launched by the BSF on the outskirts of Village Daoke, District Amritsar," according to a news release issued by the BSF. Additionally, one little bottle with suspected contraband item Heroin (gross weight: approximately 360 grammes) wrapped in yellow adhesive tape was found by troops during a thorough search that began at around 07:40 am, according to the announcement.In the meantime, the Border Security Force (BSF) discovered a Chinese-made drone on Wednesday close to the Punjabi district of Amritsar and the Pakistani border. During a search effort, the quadcopter drone (model: DJI Mavic 3 Classic) was found in a paddy field in the Amritsar village of Dhanoe Khurd. "On October 25, during afternoon hours, on specific information regarding the presence of a drone, a search operation was launched by the BSF on the outskirts of Dhanoe Khurd village in Amritsar district," according to the BSF. The 3,323-kilometer border between India and Pakistan is to be guarded by the BSF. About three o'clock in the afternoon, during the search, a drone was found in a paddy field close to the village of Dhanoe Khurd.With the recent recovery, the BSF reported that its officers stopped traffickers from attempting to smuggle drugs using drones. [caption id="attachment_4505" align="alignnone" width="300"] BSF recovers 360 gm of heroin concealed in bottle from Amritsar border area[/caption]

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2 infiltrators killed in ongoing encounter in Kupwara

editor October 26, 2023

KUPWARA: According to authorities, two terrorists were killed on Thursday during an ongoing battle in the Machhal district of Kupwara. According to an official, security personnel began their operation in the Machhal sector based on particular information concerning the presence of terrorists. "Based on specific information provided by Kupwara Police, an encounter has started in Machhal sector in which two #terrorists have been killed so far," a spokeswoman for the Jammu and Kashmir Police posted on X. Work in progress. More information will be provided later. An army official earlier said that an attempt at infiltration in the Machal sector was thwarted by the army and police. [caption id="attachment_4502" align="alignnone" width="300"] 2 infiltrators killed in ongoing encounter in Kupwara[/caption]

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Kangana visits Ram temple in Ayodhya ahead of ‘Tejas’ release

editor October 26, 2023

YODHYA: Star Kangana Ranaut declared on Thursday that the Ram temple will grow to be "the biggest place of holy pilgrimage for Hindus" following her visit to the shrine to obtain blessings for her next movie "Tejas". The actor said, "Tejas," which stars Ranaut as an Indian Air Force pilot and is slated for release in theatres on Friday, has the temple as a major plot point. "The Ram Temple in Ayodhya will surpass the Vatican City as the most popular site of religious pilgrimage for Hindus. The Hindus have long yearned for this magnificent temple, and we will see it become one.Ranaut informed reporters at this location that "it will become a grand symbol of our country and a beautiful link to Sanatan culture in the world." "Our movie, Tejas, features a significant role for the temple as well. We've come here (to ask for blessings before the release)," she continued, "because the movie is based on the Indian Air Force." The 36-year-old Ranaut also shared photos from her trip to the temple on Instagram. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted the invitation to attend the scheduled January 22 consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Sarvesh Mewara wrote and directed Ranaut's "Tejas" movie. [caption id="attachment_4499" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kangana visits Ram temple in Ayodhya ahead of 'Tejas' release[/caption]

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PM Modi offers prayers at Saibaba Samadhi Temple in Shirdi

editor October 26, 2023

MAHARASHTRA: At Shirdi, Maharashtra, on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Shri Saibaba Samadhi Temple. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and State Governor Ramesh Bais were present for the event. The Prime Minister will conduct the Nilwande Dam's "jal pujan," dedicate the dam's canal network to the country, and open the new Darshan Queue Complex at the temple.The Prime Minister will launch, dedicate to the country, and lay the cornerstone of several development projects worth roughly Rs 7500 crore in industries like health, train, road, and oil and gas during his visit. He will also attend a public programme in Shirdi. The Prime Minister will visit Goa later in the day to officially open the 37th National Games. [caption id="attachment_4496" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi offers prayers at Saibaba Samadhi Temple in Shirdi[/caption]

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JKP Arrests Online Fraudsters From UP

editor October 26, 2023

JAMMU, Oct 26 : Two fraudsters from Uttar Pradesh state were taken into custody by Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Doda area after they deceived a complainant from the Kishtwar district. Two internet scammers, Adesh Singh of Chandokha, Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, and Vishal Partap Singh of Salemnpur Bharkha, Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, have been taken into custody, according to the police. They were wanted in connection with a case that was filed in Police Station Thathri, district Doda. Both of the accused were taken into custody pursuant to court-issued, non-bailable warrants.The fraudster then gave the complaint a bill for Rs. 3,25,000/= along with an account number so that the complainant could make the payment, and the complainant transferred the money. Subsequently, the police reported that the complainant got a second call from the fraudster, claiming that the vehicle carrying the sugar was en route to Thathri when it broke down near Udhampur due to a mechanical issue. The fraudster then requested that the complainant send Rs. 5,000/= to the driver, Raju. Sensing foul play, the complainant requested that the fraudster transfer Rs. 5,000 to his account so that he could make arrangements to pay it, but the fraudster refused, and the complainant learned that he had been duped as a result, according to police.Officers The complaint was found to have been deceived and conned by online scammers during the course of the inquiry, and the charge sheet for the case was prepared when the investigation was finished. Due to the court's issuance of non-bailable warrants against the fraudsters, a police team was dispatched, and with the assistance of the UP Police, the two fraudsters were apprehended by the police team from Farrukhabad, UP, and brought before the court. Following this, they were placed under judicial remand at the District Jail Bhaderwah. Notably, the con artists are well-known interstate con artists and are implicated in several phishing cases that have been filed against them in Delhi, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh, according to police. [caption id="attachment_4492" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Police Arrests Online Fraudsters From UP[/caption]

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PM Modi reviews progress of eight key projects worth around Rs 31,000 cr at 43rd PRAGATI meeting

editor October 26, 2023

NEW DELHI: According to a news statement from the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the 43rd PRAGATI meeting on Wednesday to assess the status of eight important projects spanning seven states and costing a total of almost Rs 31,000 crore. PRAGATI is a central and state government-led, multi-modal, ICT-based platform for proactive governance and prompt execution.In all, eight projects were reviewed during the meeting. Four of these projects were with irrigation and water supply, two with increasing national highways and connectivity, and two with rail and metro train connectivity.According to the statement, these projects, which span seven states—Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana, Odisha, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Maharashtra—have a total estimated cost of about Rs. 31,000 crore. The Prime Minister underscored that the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan Portal, when combined with cutting-edge technologies like satellite imagery, can effectively tackle a range of implementation and planning concerns concerning project location and land requirements. In order to improve coordination, he further directed all parties involved in projects being carried out in densely populated metropolitan regions to designate nodal officials and create teams.The Prime Minister suggested that stakeholders be invited to irrigation projects where effective reconstruction and rehabilitation work has been completed.These initiatives' transformative effects might also be demonstrated. This could encourage parties to start working on projects sooner," the announcement said. 'Mobile Towers and 4G Coverage under USOF Projects' was another topic the Prime Minister discussed during the meeting. 33,573 villages with 24,149 mobile towers are to be covered for saturation of mobile coverage under the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). The Prime Minister requested that, during this fiscal year, all undeveloped villages have cell towers installed, and that regular meetings with all relevant parties be held. Even in the most isolated places, cell coverage will be saturated as a result. According to the statement, 348 projects totaling Rs. 17.36 lakh crore have been reviewed up to the 43rd PRAGATI meeting. [caption id="attachment_4489" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi reviews progress of eight key projects worth around Rs 31,000 cr at 43rd PRAGATI meeting[/caption]

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Man dead, 3 people injured as house collapses in Poonch

editor October 26, 2023

POONCH: Around midnight on Thursday, officials in Gursai Mohri village of Mendhar in Poonch district reported that a 'kacha' house unexpectedly collapsed, killing a 55-year-old man and injuring his wife and two other relatives. At approximately 12:30 a.m., the house's owner, 55-year-old Riyaz Hussain Shah, son of Sabre Hussain Shah, his wife, 52-year-old Shamim Akhtar, and their neighbours, 30-year-old Irfan Haider and Wazaif Haider, sons of Mehboob Hussain Sayed, were hurt. Later, the injured were moved to SDH Surankote. But Reyaz Hussain Shah, they added, passed away from his wounds. A police spokesman said that they have taken notice of the situation. [caption id="attachment_4486" align="alignnone" width="300"] Man dead, 3 people injured as house collapses in Poonch[/caption]

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Subedar Balbir Singh cremated with full military honours

editor October 26, 2023

JAMMU: With full military honours, Subedar Balbir Singh of the 2nd JAK LI (Sherwani) was cremated in his home hamlet of Mandiyal in the Ramgarh district of the Samba District. He was admitted to Panchkula Military Base Hospital after suffering a cerebral stroke while performing his duties, where he passed away. The three men who survive Subedar Balbir Singh are his mother, wife, and two sons. [caption id="attachment_4483" align="alignnone" width="300"] Subedar Balbir Singh cremated with full military honours[/caption]

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“Feel blessed that I will witness it”: PM Modi invited to Ram Temple consecration ceremony

editor October 26, 2023

NEW DELHI: An official invitation to the January 22, 2024, consecration ceremony of the magnificent Ram temple in Ayodhya was sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. PM Modi described the day as full of "emotions," stating that he is "blessed" and that it is his good fortune to be present for such a momentous event. "I have a lot of feelings today. Officials from the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust visited me at home recently. On the occasion of the Ram temple's consecration, he has invited me to visit Ayodhya," PM Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter). "I'm really fortunate.I am fortunate enough to be present for this historic occasion throughout my lifetime," the post stated. According to Champat Rai, the general secretary of the Ram Janambhoomi Trust, the idol of Lord Ram will be placed at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22 of the next year. Members of the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Trust and I had a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. We have extended an invitation to PM Modi to visit us on January 22 in order to install the Lord Ram idol in the Garbhagriha. He agreed to our request. He's going to be there on January 22. Champat Rai declared, "The date for 'Pran Pratishtha' on January 22 is confirmed."It is important to remember that the 2019 ruling by the Supreme Court regarding the Ayodhya issue cleared the path for the erection of a magnificent Ram temple. The centre established the Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Tirtha Kshetra' Trust in response to the ruling of the supreme court to make all decisions pertaining to the building of a magnificent Ram temple in Ayodhya. Under the Trust's direction, the temple's construction has been moving along steadily. The temple's sanctum sanctorum will house the idol of Ram Lalla. On August 5, 2020, PM Modi laid the cornerstone for the construction of the Ram Temple. [caption id="attachment_4480" align="alignnone" width="300"] "Feel blessed that I will witness it": PM Modi invited to Ram Temple…

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Congress to observe 4th anniversary of J&K becoming UT on 31 Oct as ‘Black day’

editor October 26, 2023

JAMMU: The day when the former state of Jammu and Kashmir formally became a union territory four years ago, October 31, was declared a "black day" by the Congress on Wednesday. Vikar Rasool Wani, the leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Congress, requested that the princely state's statehood be restored immediately, accusing the BJP of ruining it by splitting it into two union territories. In accordance with Article 370 of the Constitution, the Centre terminated Jammu and Kashmir's special status on August 5, 2019, and divided the region into the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.On October 31, 2019, the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, which includes provisions to split the state into two union territories, came into force. Wani made the following statement at a meeting of the Rajouri district unit of the Congress: "The Jammu and Kashmir administration is preparing to celebrate UT diwas (on October 31). Some people were characterising it as a temporary move." The Congress will mark it as a "black day" in protest of the BJP's policies, which have destroyed the state. The last Dogra king, Maharaja Hari Singh, gave India the region of Jammu and Kashmir, which has suffered greatly, he remarked. "The Congress has turned union territories into states but this was for the first time in the history of the country that a state was turned into two union territories and its special status was revoked," he stated. "The BJP's policies hit Jammu and Kashmir economically -- we are number one in unemployment and our businesses are now on the decline," the Congress leader remarked, taking aim at the party. According to Wani, Jammu and Kashmir's most recent assembly elections took place in 2014. Even though polls have been announced in several other regions of the nation, the BJP is not allowing elections to be held because it worries that its anti-people policies will lead to its defeat, he claimed. "Even the urban local body and panchayat polls are being deferred to hide the failures of the BJP," he stated. The Congress representative also criticised the Jammu and Kashmir government for its inability to fill open positions in government agencies, stating that since 2010, no teacher position has been filled and that the same is true for other sectors such as police, electricity, water, forests, and fisheries. Wani stated that "everyone wants this government to go" and asked party members to put aside their differences and unite against the BJP. In preparation for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, he also urged people to exercise caution around political groups that had formed a "secret alliance" with the BJP. [caption id="attachment_4477" align="alignnone" width="300"] Congress to observe fourth anniversary of J&K becoming UT on Oct 31 as 'Black day'[/caption]

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