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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…

Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar
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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…

Security forces seize pistols, hand grenades during search ops in Poonch
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Security forces seize pistols, hand grenades during search ops in Poonch

POONCH: During a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Friday, security forces found weapons and ammunition, including three handguns and four hand grenades, according to police sources. According to them, a team made up of police and Army personnel searched the Kasblari area of the district. According to the sources, a house was searched and found to have 64 rounds, six magazines, four hand grenades, and three pistols. They said that after the recovery, a search has been initiated to find those responsible for the cross-border smuggling of firearms. [caption id="attachment_7984" align="alignnone" width="300"] Security forces seize pistols, hand grenades during search ops in Poonch[/caption]  

Rehearsals for 75th Republic Day parade kick off
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Rehearsals for 75th Republic Day parade kick off

NEW DELHI: Here in the nation's capital, Republic Day parade rehearsals began on Friday. This morning, in the misty and chilly winter air, security personnel rehearsed the Republic Day parade in the vicinity of India Gate and Kartavya Path. Meanwhile, in order to strengthen anti-terrorism measures and raise public awareness of the need to remain vigilant, Delhi Police and security agencies are holding mock drills in front of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations at significant installations as well as in market areas. In order to be ready for security, Delhi Police East District conducted a simulated drill at V3S Mall Nirman Vihar earlier on Thursday.There were also SWAT Cammondos, Bomb Squad, Dog Squad, Cats Ambulance, Delhi Fire Service, and Delhi Traffic Police teams. On January 26, 2024, India will commemorate its 75th Republic Day, marking the historic day when the nation finished transforming into an independent republic following the ratification of the Constitution. The main guest to visit India will be French President Emmanuel Macron. [caption id="attachment_7954" align="alignnone" width="300"] Rehearsals for 75th Republic Day parade kick off[/caption]  

Centuries-old Masjid in Ganberbal crumbling, locals demand renovation
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Centuries-old Masjid in Ganberbal crumbling, locals demand renovation

SRINAGAR, Dec 28: The Malshahi Bagh area of Ganderbal district is home to a 17th-century Mughal-era Masjid. Due to its current state of disrepair, locals are calling for immediate renovations to protect this priceless historical asset. The Masjid's condition has not improved and it is still deteriorating even after it was declared a protected monument in 2021 because of its cultural and historical significance. Built by Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, for his spiritual mentor and saint Mullah Shah Badakhshi, it is known locally as the Jinn Masjid.Nevertheless, after being exposed to rain and snow for centuries, the monument now needs immediate repair. Although the Jammu and Kashmir Wakf Board is responsible for the Masjid, locals claim that antisocial elements have found sanctuary there due to inadequate supervision. The locals claimed that the condition of the Masjid is getting worse every day and that the Muslim community has failed to maintain this architectural masterpiece. Local resident Noor Mohammad said, "We urge the Government to preserve this culturally significant mosque."According to him, the Wakf seems unconcerned with maintaining this historic site, even though it gladly accepts returns from the 360-kanal apple, plum, and walnut orchard that surrounds the Masjid. He said, "We have discussed the matter with the Wakf Board multiple times, but nothing has been done as of yet." Locals blame the Waqf Board's lax attitude for the mosque's delayed renovations. "We learned that the Masjid is governed by a different department when we visited the Waqf Board. The Awqaf is still occupying the property despite their officials having visited it and having issued tenders for the renovation project, a local stated.Darakshan Andrabi, the Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Wakf Board, explained that the Masjid is under the jurisdiction of the Archaeological Survey of India and has been designated as a protected monument. "We are unable to carry out the renovation on our own; otherwise, we would have finished it already. We share the community's desire to preserve the Masjid despite our awareness of its current state," she said. [caption id="attachment_7945" align="alignnone" width="300"] Centuries-old Masjid in Ganberbal crumbling, locals demand renovation[/caption]    

Dense fog continues to envelop Kashmir
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Dense fog continues to envelop Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The majority of the Kashmir Valley was still covered in dense fog on Friday, and three locations—including Ganderbal—recorded their coldest nights of the year as the region's nighttime low continued to drop. The Valley's temperature remained below freezing today, and the coldest night of the season—minus 6.7 degrees Celsius—was recorded in Ganderbal, Budgam, Central Kashmir, and Bandipora, North Kashmir. South Kashmir's Pahalgam recorded a low of -5.4 degrees Celsius. Qazigund in South Kashmir recorded a low of minus 4.2 degrees Celsius, while Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, shivered at minus 3.3 degrees. A low of minus 2.5 degrees Celsius has been recorded at the well-known ski resort of Gulmarg. Kokernag recorded a minimum temperature of minus 2.6 degrees Celsius, while Kupwara in north Kashmir recorded a low of minus 4.0 degrees Celsius. [caption id="attachment_7942" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dense fog continues to envelop Kashmir[/caption]  

SDRF rescues man trapped in 35-foot-deep well in Baramulla
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SDRF rescues man trapped in 35-foot-deep well in Baramulla

BARAMULLA: In Tangmarg village here, on Thursday, 45-year-old man who was stuck in a 35-foot-deep well was freed by State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) officials. The man was stuck in the well for more than nine hours, according to officials. "A rescue operation was carried out by the SDRF team to save a 45-year-old man who was trapped for 9 hours in a 35-foot-deep well in north Kashmir's Tangmarg village in Baramulla district," said officials from the SDRF. The SDRF team rescued seven labourers who were stranded in the flooded Ujh river in the Kathua district earlier in June of this year. According to an SDRF official, the labourers were left stranded in the Ujh River after hilly areas were flooded by intense rainfall. He continued, saying that the labourers got stuck after going fishing in the river and needed help from the locals to be rescued. [caption id="attachment_7939" align="alignnone" width="300"] SDRF rescues man trapped in 35-foot-deep well in Baramulla[/caption]  

7 cattle charred to death in fire incident
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7 cattle charred to death in fire incident

UDHAMPUR, Dec 28: Today, a house in the Sarad area of Latti tehsil caught fire, killing seven cattle—four of which were buffaloes—charring them to death. According to reports, this evening the brothers Joginder Lal and Sudesh Kumar's Kucha house in Sarad village, close to Latti, unexpectedly caught fire. Since there was no Fire and Emergency Service station within 50 kilometres, the villagers attempted to put out the fire by using buckets and other pots to pour water on it, but they were unable to do so.The family's four buffaloes and three cows perished in the fire, and other household items suffered significant damage. After calling for a fire tender from Chenani, which took roughly two hours to arrive, seven cattle had already perished from burns, and the entire house, including the cattle shed, had sustained damage. Sarpanch Lati, Kasturi Lal Gupta, Sarpanch Sirah, and Bup Sarad are among the locals who have urged Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to approve the construction of a fire station at Latti, for which government land has been identified. They claimed that during the previous year, there were roughly 6-7 fire incidents in the area, resulting in lakhs of damage to property in the Latti/Dudu Sub Division. [caption id="attachment_7936" align="alignnone" width="288"] 7 cattle charred to death in fire incident[/caption]    

Anand Jain among 3IPS officers promoted to ADGP rank
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Anand Jain among 3IPS officers promoted to ADGP rank

JAMMU: Three police officers from the 1999 batch, Nitish Kumar, Anand Jain, and Chayya Sharma, have been promoted to the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. "In pursuance to the recommendations of the Screening Committee in its meeting held on 20.12.2023, Ms. Chhaya Sharma, IPS (AGMUT: 1999), Shri Anand Jain, IPS (AGMUT: 1999) and Shri Nitish Kumar, IPS (AGMUT: 1999), currently posted in the cadre, are hereby promoted to the ADGP Grade (LEVEL 15 in the Pay Matrix) w.e.f. 01.01.2024 or from the date of assumption of charge, whichever is later" , reads the order. [caption id="attachment_7933" align="alignnone" width="300"] Anand Jain among 3IPS officers promoted to ADGP rank[/caption]