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Tata Motors To Supply, Operate 200 Electric Buses In Srinagar, Jammu For 12 Yrs

editor November 2, 2023

NEW DELHI, Nov 2: On Thursday, Tata Motors announced that as part of the Srinagar and Jammu Smart City projects, it will provide and run 200 electric buses in both cities for a period of 12 years. Tata Motors said in a statement that the company has delivered the first batch of Ultra EV air-conditioned electric buses to Srinagar Smart City Ltd through TML Smart City Mobility Solutions (J&K) Pvt Ltd, a group entity. The statement went on, "The delivery of the electric buses is a part of its bigger order to supply, maintain, and operate 100 electric buses for the Srinagar and Jammu Smart City projects over a period of 12 years."This marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to safer, smarter, and greener mobility solutions, and we look forward to playing a key role in shaping the future of public transport in Jammu & Kashmir," stated Asim Kumar Mukhopadhyay, chairman of TML Smart City Mobility Solutions (J&K) Pvt Ltd, in response to the delivery of the first batch. According to Tata Motors, it has provided more than 1,000 electric buses to various Indian cities to far, with an overall mileage of over 9.6 crore kilometres and an uptime of more than 95%. [caption id="attachment_4833" align="alignnone" width="300"] Tata Motors To Supply, Operate 200 Electric Buses In Srinagar, Jammu For 12 Yrs[/caption]

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Driver died in road accident in Ramban

editor November 2, 2023

RAMBAN: According to officials today, a driver lost his life in an accident involving his vehicle on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in the Ramban area of Jammu and Kashmir. According to an official, the driver of a truck with the licence plate JK03E-8003 tragically died after it plunged into a deep gorge close to Kela Morh in Ramban. Mohd Irfan Dar, son of Abdul Qayoom Dar, a resident of Kulgam in southern Kashmir, was identified as the deceased. According to a police officer, the issue has been acknowledged. [caption id="attachment_4830" align="alignnone" width="300"] Driver died in road accident in Ramban[/caption]

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LG interacts with students, teachers from Ladakh’s Hanu Aryan valley

editor November 2, 2023

SRINAGAR: At Raj Bhawan, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke with the teachers and kids from Ladakh's Hanu Aryan valley who are taking part in the National Integration Tour. During his interaction with the kids, the Lieutenant Governor wished them well and mentioned that the knowledge and experiences gained from the integration tour will enhance their education. He was grateful for the Indian Army's efforts to improve the capacity of students from remote locations and provide them with the tools they need for a brighter future. The Lt Governor was notified by Maj Abhishek Yadav, who was travelling with the students, that this was their first time travelling outside of the Ladakh region to the rest of India. The students will tour a number of esteemed establishments, such as the Indian Military Academy, RIMC, NIFT, and LBSNAA. Top Gun Brigade is organising a National Integration Tour to Dehradun and Mussoorie for 25 students and 02 instructors from the Hanu Aryan Valley, under the auspices of the Forever in Operations Division. [caption id="attachment_4827" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG interacts with students, teachers from Ladakh’s Hanu Aryan valley[/caption] ]

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Over 1,000 terrorists killed during former DGP tenure

editor November 2, 2023

SRINAGAR: According to sources, former Director General of Police Dilbag Singh, who retired from service on Tuesday, killed over 1,000 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. On September 7, 2018, at a time when there were many difficulties, Singh assumed the role of DGP, earning the distinction of being the J&K police chief with the longest tenure, they said. The Jammu and Kashmir Police successfully overcame a number of obstacles when Singh was in charge, including the restructuring of J&K and the repeal of Article 370. "During his tenure, around 1,055 terrorists were killed, 58 surrendered, and 1,448 terrorist supporters were arrested," according to officials.They also stated that 887 police medals, three Kirti chakras, thirteen Shaurya chakras, and an Ashok chakra were awarded to the force during this time. During Singh's tenure, the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir underwent notable changes, according to the officials. "There are no bandh calls or hartals for the first time in the past thirty-plus years. Many positive things are happening in the UT, companies and education are operating normally, and people are having a nice time," they stated. According to the officials, 11,725 drug traffickers were detained during Singh's tenure, and 98,249 kg of drugs and psychoactive materials—including 741 kg of heroin—were taken into custody. According to them, the J&K Police's investigative division has also been enhanced to a new degree. The officials also mentioned the creation of new investigative groups, such as the Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF), Economic Offence Wing (EOW), Special Investigation Unit (SIU), and State Investigation Agency (SIA). [caption id="attachment_4823" align="alignnone" width="300"] Over 1,000 terrorists killed during former DGP tenure[/caption]

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More than 97 pc of Rs 2,000 notes returned to banking system: RBI

editor November 2, 2023

MUMBAI: Only over Rs 10,000 crore worth of bank notes are still in circulation, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which stated on Wednesday that more than 97% of the Rs 2,000 notes have been reinserted into the financial system. The RBI declared on May 19 that banknotes with a denomination of Rs 2,000 will no longer be in circulation. "The total value of Rs 2,000 bank notes in circulation, which amounted to Rs 3.56 lakh crore as at the close of business on May 19, 2023 when the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 bank notes was announced, has declined to Rs 0.10 lakh crore as at the close of business on October 31, 2023," the circular stated.As a result, the central bank reported that over 97% of the Rs 2,000 bank notes that were in circulation as of May 19, 2023, had been returned. The public can deposit and/or exchange the two thousand rupee notes at any of the nation's 19 RBI offices. "The people is kindly asked to use the option of mailing the Rs 2,000 bank notes via India Post post outlets. As a result, there will be no need to visit RBI offices in order to deposit or exchange the Rs 2,000 bank notes," the central bank stated. The initial request was made to the public and entities holding these notes to exchange or deposit them in bank accounts by September 30.October 7 was added to the deadline. On October 7, deposit and exchange services at bank locations were stopped. At 19 RBI offices, people have had the option of exchanging their currency or having the same amount credited to their bank accounts as of October 8. In the meantime, lengthy lines are seen at RBI offices during business hours to exchange or deposit Rs 2,000 notes. Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, and Thiruvananthapuram are the 19 RBI offices that deposit and exchange bank notes. November 2016 saw the introduction of the Rs 2,000 bank notes, which replaced the then-current Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 bank notes. [caption id="attachment_4820" align="alignnone" width="300"] More than 97 pc of Rs 2,000 notes returned to banking system: RBI[/caption]

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Four LeT terrorist associates arrested in Baramulla

editor November 2, 2023

BARAMULLA: In Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, security personnel apprehended four terrorist associates connected to the Lashkar-e-Taiba group and seized weapons and ammunition from their hands, according to police on Wednesday. A police spokeswoman said that security personnel on Monday stopped two suspicious individuals at a checkpoint at the Naradhiri Dangerpora crossroads. The individuals attempted to leave upon spotting the joint party of the forces but were skillfully detained. He stated that the two citizens of Chandoosa in Baramulla, Ghulam Hassan Mir and Mukhtar Ahmad Khan, were identified as the terrorist associates.A Chinese handgun, a handgun magazine, twelve live rounds, two hand grenades, and other potentially incriminating items were found in their hands during the search, the spokesperson added. An investigation was started after a case was filed. After the two came clean, he added, two additional people were summoned for questioning: Kawhar resident Altaf Ahmad Rather and Kunzar resident Farooq Ahmad Naqeeb. According to the spokesperson, the two accused admitted to having hand grenades, which were later found on them. As a result, the pair was taken into custody. Subsequent inquiry revealed that all four of the accused have ties to Let/TRF and have previously worked for Kunzer-based terrorist associate Mudasir Ahmad Sheikh. According to him, Sheikh is currently being held under the Public Safety Act. The representative said there is now further inquiry going on. [caption id="attachment_4817" align="alignnone" width="300"] Four LeT terrorist associates arrested in Baramulla[/caption]

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CS Dr Mehta launches virtual tour application and competitions to create awareness against Corruption

editor November 2, 2023

SRINAGAR: J&K e-Governance Agency (JaKeGA) chief secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta unveiled a virtual tour application that would allow officers to visit remote locations to gather information about public grievances and developmental efforts without having to make in-person trips. The virtual tour project combines location-based virtual interactivity with video conference elements to present a mobile app for remote site inspections. It is transformative in that it gives the officers the ability to evaluate all developmental operations objectively in addition to facilitating public contact through automated records.The application provides a straightforward process for visiting faraway locations without leaving the office building. Officers have the ability to remotely investigate and examine sites in real-time and provide the field functionaries carrying out the projects on the ground with the appropriate instructions. Additionally, the programme is AI-based, translating recorded observations into text and providing a summary in accordance with the user's needs. In addition, the application has been designed with effective site inspections in mind, setting it apart from other video calling applications that lack many of the essential functions that users expect from such programmes.Additionally, the Chief Secretary announced a number of IT Department competitions for UT residents to observe "Vigilance Awareness Week" with a same theme—"Say No to corruption, commit to the nation" Commissioner Secretary for Information Technology Prerna Puri disclosed that these events include writing competitions for essays and poetry, poster creation, and slogan writing. The public can enter any of these competitions until November 5th, and the winners will get fantastic rewards. She advised those who are interested in participating in the competitions to visit the J&K government website at http://jk.mygov.in. For each competition, the first place winner will get a cash award of Rs. 10,000. In the same way, the winners of the second and third prizes in each of the three events will get cash prizes of Rs. 8000 and Rs. 5000, respectively. Dr. Mehta expressed gratitude to the IT Department for developing these concepts, which provide regular people a chance to contribute to the development of their country and make investments in its integration. Since youngsters are the ones who suffer the most from corruption, he recommended the Department to reach out to young people, especially those enrolled in our higher education programmes, in order to raise as much awareness as possible among them about the best ways to combat corruption. Youth are entitled to an atmosphere free from corruption. The Chief Secretary expressed gratitude to the J&K people for their enthusiastic involvement in national unity-related events. According to him, the recent UT Foundation Day celebrations, which saw the participation of over 11 lakh persons, are the first in J&K history. He said that it is very amazing that nearly everyone from half of the UT homes has attended these kinds of events, which says a lot about how effectively people have adapted to the recent improvements. Along with other related IT Department executives, Commissioner Secretary, IT, CEO, JaKeGA, and SIO were present at the event.According to him, the recent UT Foundation Day celebrations, which saw the participation of over 11 lakh persons, are the first in J&K history. He said that it is very amazing that nearly everyone from half of the UT homes has attended these kinds of events, which says a lot about how effectively people have adapted to the recent improvements. Along with other related IT Department executives, Commissioner Secretary, IT, CEO, JaKeGA, and SIO were present at the event. [caption id="attachment_4813" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS Dr Mehta launches virtual tour application and competitions to…

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DC Doda inspects different sections of District Administrative Office

editor November 1, 2023

DODA, NOVEMBER 01: Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh conducted a thorough inspection of all sections of the District Administrative Office, here today. The DC examined different sections, including the revenue department, land records, relief section,…

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Australian Delegation Calls On Dr Jitendra; Discusses Collaboration In Space, StartUps

editor November 1, 2023

NEW DELHI, Nov 1 :Today, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that Australia and India are actively collaborating in every field related to science and technology. Dr. Jitendra Singh praised Australia for providing the Earth Station tracking facility for Gaganyaan, India's first human space mission, which is set to launch in 2025. He also mentioned the possibility of further collaboration in areas such as biotechnology and space research. He proposed industry partnerships for start-ups in the fields of agritech, aromatherapy, and lavender farming.When a high-level Australian team led by its High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, paid him a visit today, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, made this statement.According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, India has become a leader in tackling climate change challenges, as expressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 summit in New Delhi. The Global Biofuels Alliance was founded by India on the fringes of the G20 Summit, and he declared that India is prepared to impart its knowledge of clean energy and semiconductors to Australia. According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, India increased vaccine production following the Covid epidemic, and our department of biotechnology is currently leading the way in preventive healthcare. According to him, the National Research Foundation (NRF) will function as a think tank, analysing data from the industry, academia, non-scientific academia, and CSIR. It will also make decisions about international cooperation.Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Australian High Commissioner, was requested to expeditiously resolve Round 15 of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) applications. Up until now, more than 360 projects, fellowships, and workshops in areas significant to both Australia and India have been funded. India will expedite discussions to address outstanding issues as soon as possible, according to Dr. Jitendra Singh's assurance. Priority areas for cooperation were identified by the two parties as follows: Next-Gen Sustainable Mining and advanced Manufacturing; Strategic and critical minerals; Environment and Clean Technologies (Carbon capture, conversion, sequestration and utilisation); Green Energy (including hydrogen, solar, etc. and energy storage solutions); Sustainable Infrastructure; Marine Technologies; and Affordable Healthcare.The delegations also decided to strengthen student-researcher exchange programmes as a means of fostering youth-industry connections, establish joint technology incubation centres to support the early stages and growth of technology development, and increase industry participation in R&D projects using the 2+2 (Research Institutions + Industry) model to co-develop and scale up technologies. According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, India currently boasts over 150 space startups, some of which are now valued at billions of rupees. Just four startups existed in the space sector a few years ago. He suggested that IN-SPACe collaborate with the Australia Space Agency (ASA) and help Space Startups with cooperative projects.In June 2021, ASA will provide complete assistance, including a site survey at Cocos Island on behalf of ISRO. To formalise their cooperation, ASA and ISRO signed the Implementing Arrangement in January 2022. In August 2023, ISRO representatives travelled to Cocos Island and conducted a frequency survey at the suggested location. Along with senior officials from ISRO and the Department of Atomic Energy, the Indian team included Secretary, DST, Prof. Abhay Karandikar; Secretary, CSIR, Dr (Mrs.) N. Kalaiselvi; Secretary, DBT, Dr Rajesh S. Gokhale. [caption id="attachment_4802" align="alignnone" width="300"] Australian Delegation Calls On Dr Jitendra; Discusses Collaboration In Space, StartUps[/caption] …

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Ladakh contributions in protecting India known to entire nation: President Murmu

editor November 1, 2023

LEH: On Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu stated that the people of India have a unique affinity and respect for their fellow residents in Ladakh and are cognizant of their role in defending the country. As she arrived at a civic event held in her honour at Sindhu Ghat, Murmu stated that the Sindhu river is ingrained in every Indian's historical, cultural, and spiritual consciousness. According to a statement released by Rashtrapati Bhavan, she stated that people in India have a particular fondness and respect for the people of Ladakh and are aware of the efforts made by the region's citizens to the nation's defence.According to President Murmu, this region's residents are renowned for their bravery and Buddhist faith. She claimed that through Ladakh, the eternal and living teachings of Lord Buddha were dispersed over distant and vast nations. According to the president, Ladakh offers countless opportunities for the growth of ecotourism, adventure tourism, and spiritual tourism. According to her, there is a lot of room for growth in the wellness and health tourism industries in this area.The fact that Ladakh is still home to numerous indigenous communities' unique traditions is something to be happy about, according to President Murmu. She claimed that people are aware of the love and reverence for the natural world that are shown in tribal groups' artwork, dances, songs, and way of life. Murmu emphasised that in line with the "lifestyle for the environment," "we should preserve the lifestyle of tribal communities." She suggested that it would be beneficial to persuade the residents of those villages to embrace the virtues of contemporary development.This meeting point of modernity and tradition, according to Murmu, would prove to be the best route for sustained development for all inhabitants, especially those of Ladakh. The president also spoke with local tribal people and members of self-help groups (SHGs). [caption id="attachment_4799" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ladakh contributions in protecting India known to entire nation: President Murmu[/caption]

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