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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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Mobile Phone Without SIM Recovered From Central Jail In Jammu

JAMMU, Jan 2: An earphone, an adapter, and a cell phone without a SIM card were taken from the high security central jail grounds at Kot Bhalwal in Jammu on Tuesday, according to a police official. According to the official, a polythene bag that was discovered inside the prison complex in an open area was the source of the seizure. The polythene bag was discovered by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) guards at the prison housing foreign and domestic terrorists, he said, and they notified the relevant police station. The phone and its accessories were found after a police team responded quickly to the scene and examined the polythene bag, according to the official.He said that the mobile phone has been turned over to forensic specialists for a thorough examination and that the police have filed a case and are conducting additional investigation. The official said that it was not immediately clear if the polythene bag was thrown from outside the jail or left behind by someone inside. [caption id="attachment_8197" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mobile Phone Without SIM Recovered From Central Jail In Jammu[/caption]  

Fire Damages BSF Mess Barrack In Srinagar

SRINAGAR, Jan 2: A large amount of property damage was caused by a fire that started in a barrack, housing officer mess, office, and dining hall at the BSF headquarters in Sanat Nagar, Srinagar, officials said on Tuesday. According to a fire and emergency services official, the Border Security Force (BSF) mess barrack in Srinagar was damaged by fire that started at 4:27 in the morning. They said that to put out the leaping flames, seven fire tenders were dispatched. No fatalities or injuries were reported as a result of the incident. They said they were attempting to determine what caused the fire.   [caption id="attachment_8194" align="alignnone" width="300"] Fire Damages BSF Mess Barrack In Srinagar[/caption]

Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 hits J&K

https://jammubulletin.com/site/2-earthquakes-jolt-kishtwar-ladakh/SRINAGAR: On Tuesday's earthquake in Jammu and Kashmir was 3.9 on the Richter Scale, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake struck at a depth of 5 kilometres at 11:33 am. "Earthquake of Magnitude: 3.9, Occurred on 02-01-2024, 11:33:32 IST, Lat: 32.76 and Long: 74.57, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Jammu and Kashmir," the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) announced on X. More information is anticipated. [caption id="attachment_8191" align="alignnone" width="169"] Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 hits J&K[/caption]  

3 Injured After Vehicle Hit By Boulder In Ramban

JAMMU, Jan 2: In the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, a vehicle collided with a boulder on a link road, injuring at least three passengers. According to reports, the passenger taxi was struck by large boulders that tumbled down from a hill while it was travelling from Halla Dandrath village to Ramban. After the collision, three of the car's occupants suffered injuries; they were taken to the Ramban district hospital to receive medical attention. One of the injured is reportedly in critical condition. [caption id="attachment_8182" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3 Injured After Vehicle Hit By Boulder In Ramban[/caption]  

Karnataka sculptor Yogiraj Arun’s Ram Lalla to be installed in Ayodhya on Jan 22, mother calls it ‘happiest moment’

NEW DELHI: The idol created by Karnataka-born sculptor Yogiraj Arun is scheduled to be dedicated at the Ram Temple on January 22. This is significant because the nation is counting down to the grand 'Pran-Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. On Monday, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi verified this on social media, stating that on January 22, a well-known idol maker from the "land of Hanuman" will have his creation placed prominently at the Ram Temple. Given that Karnataka is home to a large Hanuman temple and is thought to be the god's birthplace, Joshi described the state-sculpted idol chosen for the Ram Temple as a "example of Rama-Hanuman's inextricable relationship"."Hanuman is present wherever Rama is. The idol chosen for Lord Rama's Prana Pratishtapana in Ayodhya has been decided upon. The idol of Lord Rama carved by our nation's renowned sculptor, Mr. @yogiraj_arun, will be installed in Ayodhya "On Monday, the Union Minister shared a post from his official handle on X. Here is yet another illustration of the unbreakable bond between Hanuman and Rama. Without a doubt, Joshi continued in his post, "This is a significant service to Ramlallani from Karnataka, the home of Hanuman. [caption id="attachment_8178" align="alignnone" width="276"] Karnataka sculptor Yogiraj Arun's Ram Lalla to be installed in Ayodhya on Jan 22, mother calls it 'happiest moment'[/caption]      …

Banihal-Khari rail-line likely to open on 3 Jan after CRS inspection

RAMBAN: Following the planned Commissioner of Railways Safety (CRS) inspection on Wednesday, January 3, the Banihal-Khari segment of the USBRL project's rail link is probably going to be opened. The Northern Railway's Ferozpur Division has issued an advisory for people to avoid the Banihal-Khari track. According to a handout, Wednesday is scheduled for the second round of the mandatory inspection by CRS Dinesh Chand Deshwal for the opening of the 14.869-kilometer Banihal-Khari track. The CRS will be accompanied during the inspection by the CAO USBRL, construction officers, and other relevant officers. According to official sources, CRS will inspect the recently built railway line in the Ferozpur Division of the Northern Railway's Banihal-Khari section, which will soon be open for electric train service.They stated that the CRS will test the section at high speed using a special train on Wednesday following the tram inspection. After that, new line train construction for the USBRL project will begin between the Banihal and Khari Stations. "Crossing the track at any location and trespassing is a punishable offence and is liable for prosecution under the Railway Act," said railway officials. It will mark the beginning of a dream national project that has taken years of work between the USBRL's Udhampur-Banihal Section. The Khari Railway Station is situated on the 111 km remaining in the USBRL project, between Banihal and Katra."The Banihal-Khari Railway Station is expected to be thrown open anytime after January 3 whereas the entire Katra-Banihal stretch is scheduled to open by March 2024," said senior officials from the Northern Railway.  [caption id="attachment_8175" align="alignnone" width="300"] Banihal-Khari rail-line likely to open on 3 Jan after CRS inspection[/caption]    

DGP inaugurates JKP’s Grievance Redressal Portal ‘Awaam Se, Awaam Ke Liye’

JAMMU: The Jammu & Kashmir Police Grievance Redressal Portal "Awaam Se, Awaam Ke Liye" was launched on Monday by Director General of Police, J&K, RR Swain, with the goal of enhancing structured and decentralised interaction with citizens and improving the resolution of their grievances. Along with other officials, both offline and online, the launch event at Police Headquarters Jammu featured Additional Director Generals of Police (ADGPs) M K Sinha, Sunil Kumar, Anand Jain, and Nitish Kumar. The DGP Swain emphasised at the launch the importance of the portal in providing more organised resolutions to citizen and police personnel issues. According to him, commanding officers can simultaneously receive updates, check the status of their applications, and forward them to the appropriate authorities via the portal."It aims to streamline the grievance resolution process, saving time for citizens and the department," said the chief of police. Swain expressed hope that a great deal of people would gain both qualitatively and quantitatively from the smart portal. The speaker expressed his appreciation to ADGP Armed J&K for their use of the slogan "Awaam Se, Awaam Ke Liye" and recognised the efforts of DySP IT PHQ, Junaid Hakeem, and Director IT, NIC Baijul Ubbott in creating the portal. Director NIC showcased the features of the portal, while DySP IT offered insights into its operation. According to the complainant, the portal provides email and SMS confirmations, 24/7 accessibility, complaint status tracking, and alerts when a complaint is resolved. [caption id="attachment_8172" align="alignnone" width="300"] DGP inaugurates JKP’s Grievance Redressal Portal ‘Awaam Se, Awaam Ke Liye’[/caption]      

Set in motion the process for establishment of NDPS courts: CS
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Set in motion the process for establishment of NDPS courts: CS

JAMMU: At today's 8th UT level Apex committee meeting of NCORD, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo made a strong impression on the administration to start the process of establishing NDPS courts so that convicts under this act can get a speedy trial. In addition to other concerned senior officers from civil and police administration, the meeting was attended by the following: ACS, Home; Spl DG, Crime; Principal Secretary, PWD; Principal Secretary, School Education; ADGP, Jammu; Commissioner Secretary, GAD; Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir/Jammu; IGP, Kashmir; Deputy Commissioners; and representatives from NCB, SIA, Prosecution. First, the Chief Secretary asked for the total number of UT detentions that occurred in the previous year as well as the percentage of court convictions that resulted in a successful verdict.He tasked them with improving the ability of the relevant police officers in order to prepare cases more expertly and with a higher conviction rate. Dulloo contended that since the necessary laws are in place and the police are present in sufficient numbers, it is imperative that the drug problem be addressed harshly in order to eradicate it from the UT. He emphasised the importance of making the best use of their resources in order to obtain information and turn over control of the major suppliers who are essential in assisting with this illegal trade. Additionally, he requested that additional deterrents be put in place and that those found guilty of running the drug trade in this country receive model sentences. He requested that audiovisual data from every drugstore's CCTV footage be gathered, and that it be analysed using current artificial intelligence tools to look for patterns about potential operators. Regarding the status of properties sealed under the PIT NDPS Act, he requested a report from the DCs. The Chief Secretary further instructed the health department to employ the top psychiatrists in the department to research the models used in drug addiction treatment centres throughout J&K to treat victims of this threat. Additionally, he requested that they establish a strong protocol in accordance with national standard operating procedure (SOP). In this meeting, the ACS Home's RK Goyal stated that since the concerned police officers now have more capability and have access to the facilities they need to test samples, this should inevitably lead to more convictions and quicker trials. He requested that they improve their effectiveness and aim to convert the majority of the incarcerations into legal convictions. Special DG for Crime, AK Choudhary, revealed in his presentation that by focusing mAdditionally, he disclosed that strong measures are being taken to dissuade such as reporting cases to SIA and seizing the properties of those engaged in this illicit activity.ore on NDPS cases this year, there has been a significant increase in the number of detentions and convictions. [caption id="attachment_8166" align="alignnone" width="300"] Set in motion the process for establishment of NDPS courts: CS[/caption]          

CBI files charge-sheet against 15 accused in JE recruitment exam paper leak case

JAMMU: In a case involving irregularities in a written exam for the recruitment of junior engineers (civil) in Jammu and Kashmir's Jal Shakti Department, the CBI said on Monday that it had filed a charge sheet against 15 accused. After receiving a request from the Jammu and Kashmir government, the Central Bureau of Investigation opened the case on January 9 of last year. The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board administered the test (JKSSB). A former head constable of the CRPF, an Army sepoy, a teacher, and an assistant sub-inspector from Jammu and Kashmir are among the 15 accused against whom the charge sheet was filed, according to the CBI.It stated that the accused had conspired with a private individual during the course of the investigation. "A printing press employee allegedly stole the JE (Civil) examination question paper and gave it to the aforementioned private individual as part of the conspiracy. "To arrange/solicite candidates for the sale of leaked questions, the private individual made contact with other accused parties," the agency stated. According to the CBI, the candidates were brought to Panchkula, Haryana, where they were given hacked exam papers in return for cash. It said that the investigation, which was conducted across multiple states, included the review of over 100 witnesses as well as the analysis of massive amounts of technical data, bank accounts, and toll data. [caption id="attachment_8163" align="alignnone" width="300"] CBI files charge-sheet against 15 accused in JE recruitment exam paper leak case[/caption]    

Poor, deprived sections truly uplifted under Modi govt: Raina
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Poor, deprived sections truly uplifted under Modi govt: Raina

JAMMU: During a welcoming event at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, Ravinder Raina said that the Modi administration has really lifted the underprivileged and impoverished sections of society. The president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (JBP) in Jammu and Kashmir, Ravinder Raina, welcomed several Gujjar Bakarwals into the party, led by well-known figures from the NC, PDP, and Congress. Present were Mukhtar Ahmed Phambra, the general secretary of the J&K BJP ST Morcha, Prabhari Choudhary Haroon, and President Choudhary Roshan Hussain.Among the notable people who attended were Choudhary Gulzar from the National Conference, Mohabbat Ali from the Congress, and Hyder Ali from the PDP. According to Ravinder Raina, a significant number of Jammu and Kashmiri citizens are joining the BJP in large numbers because they are happy with the government's policies. He said that the welfare of the underprivileged and marginalised groups is a concern of the BJP government, which is led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and that the Modi administration has worked to promote their welfare through all of its policies. "Strong willed and dedicated government has taken robust decisions towards the welfare of the poor and deprived sections, which ensured that they are truly uplifted under the Modi government" , Raina stated.According to Roshan Choudhary, the BJP has worked for the welfare of groups that previous administrations had only used as a source of votes. According to Haroon Choudhary, the regular joinings of the ST community show that they have complete faith in the policies of the BJP government. Newcomers commended the Modi administration for its dedication to reaching out to every village in the area, claiming to have personally witnessed the remarkable progress made possible by the Modi administration. They declared that in addition to working as committed party cadres, they would work tirelessly for the country and society. [caption id="attachment_8158" align="alignnone" width="300"] Poor, deprived sections truly uplifted under Modi govt: Raina[/caption]