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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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Drug free society possible only with public support: DDC Jammu
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Drug free society possible only with public support: DDC Jammu

JAMMU: During a public grievance redressal camp held at the office of Sub Divisional Magistrate Jammu North, District Development Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya today called for increased societal cooperation in combating the drug menace. SHO Janipur actively participated in the delicate discussions about drug eradication that took place in the camp. The DDC emphasised the importance of working together: "Public support is critical to make the society truly drug-free, even as the administration is committed to cracking down on drug peddlers and creating awareness." In addition to this important subject, the camp tackled several other public issues. Additionally, ex-municipal corporators raised awareness of important public needs by speaking out. Sachin Kumar Vaishya emphasised the significance of close citizen-administrator cooperation. "Change can sometimes be met with initial resistance, but united we can overcome any obstacle," he said. "Every individual, whether from the administration or the public, can become a torchbearer for positive change." Participating actively were locals from Durga Nagar, Muthi, Mishriwala, and other areas who voiced concerns about urban development, roads and infrastructure, and revenue issues. Executive engineers, other district officers, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Harbaksh Singh, Chief Planning Officer Uttam Singh, and Chief Education Officer Jagdeep Padha were present at the camp. [caption id="attachment_8304" align="alignnone" width="300"] Drug free society possible only with public support: DDC Jammu[/caption]      

Electricity reaches 2 remote villages along LoC after 75 yrs of independence
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Electricity reaches 2 remote villages along LoC after 75 yrs of independence

KUPWARA: For the first time in their seventy-five years of independence, two isolated villages in Jammu and Kashmir's Keran Sector along the Line of Control were connected to electricity on Wednesday. "In a historic moment, the residents of Kundiyan and Patroo villages in the Keran area of the Kupwara district experienced the joy of electricity for the first time in 75 years," a government spokesperson stated. He said that Divisional Commissioner for Kashmir, V K Bhiduri, officially opened the two 250-KV sub stations established under the Samridh Seema Yojna. According to the spokesman, the people were grateful to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's administration for bringing grid connectivity to the previously isolated communities. "Cheers and jubilation filled the air as lights illuminated their houses, marking the end of decades-long wait," the spokesperson continued. He said that the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Electric Division, Kupwara, finished the electrification project in a record two months. [caption id="attachment_8301" align="alignnone" width="300"] Electricity reaches 2 remote villages along LoC after 75 yrs of independence[/caption]      

Conference Of DGPs, IGPs To Be Held In Jaipur On January 5-7; PM, Shah To Attend

New Delhi, Jan 3: The three-day conference of DGPs and IGPs in Jaipur starting on January 5 will cover a number of important topics, including pro-Khalistani groups' activities, cyber frauds, and terror threats in Jammu and Kashmir, officials announced on Wednesday. Before speaking to them in a formal session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will engage in conversation with the nation's top law enforcement officials. Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, will be in attendance for the entire multi-session conference. Other significant topics anticipated to be covered during the meeting include the Maoist issue, interstate police coordination, the recently passed three criminal laws, and matters related to the general elections, according to a Union Home Ministry official.Approximately 250 officers holding the positions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Director General of Police (DGP) will be present in person for the conference, with over 200 more expected to participate virtually. The official stated that numerous officers have been assigned to give presentations on particular topics, including Left Wing Extremism, online fraud, cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, activities of pro-Khalistani groups, and counterterrorism. There will be in-depth discussions about how to handle all of these new internal security issues. The annual meeting was held in New Delhi up until 2013.The Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Intelligence Bureau decided to move the event outside of the nation's capital the following year, following the election of the Modi government. As a result, it was hosted in Guwahati in 2014; the National Police Academy in Hyderabad in 2016; the BSF Academy in Tekanpur in 2017; Pune in 2019; and the Rann of Kutch in 2015. During the Covid pandemic in 2020, the meeting was conducted virtually; in 2021, it was held in Lucknow in a hybrid format. January 2023 saw the conference take place in New Delhi. The focus of the growing number of business sessions and topics is on enhancing law enforcement to better serve the public interest.Prior to 2014, national security issues dominated the discussions. According to a second official, since 2014, the focus of these conferences has alternated between national security and fundamental policing concerns, such as law and order, community policing, crime prevention and detection, and enhancing public perception of the police. In the past, the conference was focused on Delhi, with officers gathering specifically for the gathering. Since 2014, officers from all cadres and organisations have been able to develop a stronger sense of unity by staying on the same premises for two to three days, the official continued.The official went on to say that direct communication between the head of government and the top brass of the police has led to a convergence of opinions on the most important issues facing the nation and the creation of workable recommendations. The subjects for the past few years have been chosen following in-depth conversations with the top police officials. Following selection, multiple presentations are held in front of DGP committees to promote involvement and include suggestions from junior officers and the field. Consequently, all presentations are now comprehensive, rich in content, and include a number of persuasive, doable suggestions.The prime minister and the home minister attend the first business session, which is focused on the thorough follow-up of recommendations from previous conferences, which has become the standard since 2015, the official stated. The conference secretariat, under the direction of the Intelligence Bureau, keeps a close eye on recommendations with assistance from state nodal officers. The official added that decisions made in the last few conferences resulted in significant policy changes that improved policing. These changes included raising the bar for efficient policing in both urban and rural areas and improving contemporary policing techniques based on smart parameters. [caption id="attachment_8282" align="alignnone" width="300"] Conference Of DGPs, IGPs To Be Held In…

Commercial Units In Reasi Directed To Install CCTVs Within 21 Days

JAMMU, Jan 3: For the public's safety, commercial buildings in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir are required to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras within 21 days. Vishesh Paul Mahajan, the district magistrate of Reasi, also requested that within the same time frame, the proprietors of hotels, guest houses, restaurants, dhabas, shopping centres, and other commercial establishments at Katra and Ransoo provide the police station and tehsildars with the employee records of their respective establishments. The well-known shrines of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi at Katra and Shri Shiv Khori Shrine at Ransoo Tehsil in Pouni are located in the Reasi district, and a sizable number of pilgrims from all over the nation visit them every day.The district magistrate stated in a Tuesday order that installing CCTV would improve public safety, prevent terrorist attacks, and aid in the control of crime. "The installation of CCTV outside such establishments would work as a force multiplier, which would inspire further confidence in general public/customers visiting these establishments to deter criminals, anti-social and anti-national elements from committing crimes," Mahajan said, ordering the CCTVs to be installed within 21 days. The order stated that any violation would result in the legal ramifications outlined in section 188 of the India Penal Code.In a separate order, Mahajan requested information about the workers in commercial buildings in Katra and Ransoo, stating that it was felt that employee verification was important for the public's safety as well as the safety of pilgrims visiting shrines. Within a 21-day period, the owners of the business establishments were requested to provide their respective police stations and tehsildars with information about their employees, including Aadhaar numbers, addresses, and mobile phone numbers. [caption id="attachment_8273" align="alignnone" width="300"] Commercial Units In Reasi Directed To Install CCTVs Within 21 Days[/caption]        

Criminal Detained Under PSA In Udhampur

JAMMU, Jan 3: According to police, an accused criminal was taken into custody on Wednesday in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir under the strict Public Safety Act (PSA). According to a police spokesperson, Ashraf Ali, also known as "Shifu," is a resident of Ramnagar who has grown to be a threat to public safety and tranquillity. As a result, the district magistrate has ordered his detention under the PSA. He claimed that Ali's PSA file was prepared by Udhampur Senior Superintendent of Police Joginder Singh due to his ongoing involvement in theft, bootlegging, and the smuggling of cattle. [caption id="attachment_8270" align="alignnone" width="300"] Criminal Detained Under PSA In Udhampur[/caption]  

Kashmir freezes with severe cold; moderate fog hits in Jammu

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Valley continued to experience extreme cold wave conditions on Wednesday, with Pahalgam recording a low of minus 6.6°C. In the plains of Jammu, moderate fog also hindered visibility and caused problems for commuters, according to a meteorological department official. According to him, Srinagar recorded a low of minus 4.8°C, the same as the night before, which was 2.7°C below average for this time of year for the summer capital of J&K. According to him, Qazigund recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.6°C as opposed to minus 4.4°C the night before. According to the MeT official, the minimum temperature was 1.8°C lower than usual for Kashmir's gateway town.In contrast to the previous night's low of minus 6.2°C, Pahalgam recorded a low of minus 6.6°C, which was typical for the well-known south Kashmir resort. According to the official, Kokernag, which is located in south Kashmir, saw a minimum temperature of minus 3.2°C, down from minus 2.7°C the night before. The temperature was also 0.3°C higher than usual for the area. According to the official, Kupwara town in north Kashmir saw a low of minus 5.3°C, down from minus 4.6°C the night before. This was 2.8°C below average. According to the official, Gulmarg saw a low of minus 3.8°C, down from minus 4.0°C the night before, and the temperature was 3.2°C higher than usual for the well-known north Kashmiri skiing resort. He said that Jammu recorded a minimum temperature of 7.0°C, which was 0.3°C below normal for the winter capital of J&K and 7.7°C the night before. A low of 1.6°C was recorded in Banihal, 2.6°C in Batote, and 0.3°C in Bhaderwah, he said. The Kashmir valley is experiencing "Chillai-Kalan," a severe 40-day winter season that ends on January 30. It does not, however, signal the end of winter. The next two periods are called "Chillai-Khurd," which lasts for 20 days from January 30 to February 19, and "Chillai-Bachha," or "baby cold," which lasts for 10 days from February 20 to March 1. The weatherman has mostly dry conditions through January 3. There could be "very light" snow over "isolated extreme higher reaches" and generally cloudy and dry weather over plains from January 4-5, he said. It is mostly predicted to be dry weather from January 6-7. "Overall, there is no significant weather activity till January 7," he stated. On January 8, he said, mostly cloudy weather is predicted with the chance of light rain or snow in a few isolated higher reaches. [caption id="attachment_8267" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kashmir freezes with severe cold; moderate fog hits in Jammu[/caption]    …

Search operation underway in Poonch

POONCH/JAMMU: According to officials, security forces began a search operation in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir's wooded areas on Wednesday. Following information about some suspicious movement, the Army and police launched a joint operation in the areas of Ardhie in Mandi and Kachblari in Mehdhar, they said. More information is anticipated. [caption id="attachment_8264" align="alignnone" width="300"] Search operation underway in Poonch[/caption]