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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…

Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar

SRINAGAR, Dec 10: A fire broke out in the Member Legislative Assembly Hostel (MLA) in Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said. There was no report of any casualty in the incident. The Fire and Emergency officials said that fire broke out at around noon in the first floor of the MLA hostel quarter situated at the…

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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College
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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College

JHANSI: At least 10 infants were killed after a massive fire broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh late Friday evening, officials said. According to hospital officials, there were 54 infants admitted to the NICU ward and several infants trapped have been rescued. The dousing, as…

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Sheynnis Palacios From Nicaragua Crowned Miss Universe 2023
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Sheynnis Palacios From Nicaragua Crowned Miss Universe 2023

NEW DELHI, Nov 19: Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua has won the title of Miss Universe 2023, her nation's first triumph at the global beauty pageant. The Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador, hosted the 72nd Miss Universe pageant on Saturday night. At the event, Miss Australia Moraya Wilson was crowned the second runner-up, and Miss Thailand Anntonia Porsild came in first. The update was posted on Miss Universe's official Instagram page. The post said, "MISS UNIVERSE 2023 is @sheynnispalacios_of!" Palacios was crowned by R'Bonney Gabriel of the United States, the 2022 Miss Universe. Palacios defeated contestants from eighty-three other nations, including Miss India Shweta Sharda, who made it into the top 20.Sharda received congratulations from Miss Diva's official Instagram account on her pageant campaign. "The instant Shweta Sharda, our LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2023, was selected for the Top 20. The country is proud of you, Shweta, and we are so excited to have you back! Sending you lots of love. The organisation thanked you for flying the flag proudly during the @missuniverse pageant in a post. In addition, Erica Robin, the inaugural Miss Universe Pakistan 2023, reached the top 20. At the ceremony, popular American singer-songwriter John Legend gave a performance of his song "All of Me." [caption id="attachment_5797" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sheynnis Palacios From Nicaragua Crowned Miss Universe 2023[/caption]  

Key terror launch commander killed in Uri infiltration bid

SRINAGAR: The army said on Thursday that security forces had killed key launch commander Bashir Ahmad Malik in an anti-infiltration operation in the Uri sector, dealing a serious blow to the terror infrastructure and sympathisers in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Wednesday's joint army and Jammu and Kashmir Police operation along the Line of Control, codenamed Op Kali, resulted in the deaths of Malik and another terrorist. "The most noteworthy part of this operation was killing one of the two terrorists, Bashir Ahmed Malik, and neutralising him. He played a significant role in Jammu and Kashmir's cross-border terrorism, which was supported by Pakistan. According to an army official, "He was a key terrorist launch commander for terror tanzeems (organisations) from Leepa in the north to the regions in PoJ&K, across from Rajouri in the south." According to the official, Malik, who has been active for the past 30 years, allowed several terrorists to infiltrate and kill a large number of Indian citizens, including members of the security services and civilians. "His neutralisation is a major blow dealt by us to the terror infrastructure across the line of control and its sympathisers and supporters," said the official. He claimed that the enemy's repeated attempts at infiltration through the same area in the Uri sector of the Baramulla district were an act of desperation to force more terrorists into the Kashmir valley and destroy the current calm. "We are on a high alert and have a strong line of control security grid. He continued, "The Indian Army is ready to foil any attempt at infiltration of this kind, and we won't allow the enemy to succeed with his cunning plans. According to the officials, specific intelligence from "own sources and SB, Srinagar, with respect to the likelihood of infiltration of terrorists across Line of Control in Uri sector" led to the joint operation's early November 15th start. It was the area's second attempt at infiltration in the previous few days. And the first bid was foiled. "Based on the intelligence own counter intelligence and surveillance grids in this area was strengthened and own ambush were deployed," said the official. He claimed that the operation was conducted in hazardous terrain and under unfavourable weather conditions. "Two terrorists were neutralised as a result of this operation, and their bodies have been found. On the other hand, there might be more terrorist deaths from the other side of the Line of Control. The Line of Control was not crossed by us."The other recoveries included war-like stores encompassing two AK series rifles, two pistols, four Chinese hand grenades, ammunition along with medicines, eatables, Rupees 2630 in Pakistan currency and Pakistan National identity Card," said the official. [caption id="attachment_5662" align="alignnone" width="300"] Key terror launch commander killed in Uri infiltration bid[/caption]