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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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CJ inaugurates ‘Fast Track Court (POCSO Cases) at District Court Complex, Jammu

JAMMU: Today, at the District Court Complex in Jammu, the newly built "Fast Track Court (POCSO Cases) Jammu" was officially opened by Chief Justice N Kotiswar Singh of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. This court is equipped with all the latest technology and amenities that are necessary for a POCSO court. Along with all of the judicial officers from the District Headquarter and the High Court registry in Jammu, there were also several other attendees, including Justice Tashi Rabstan, Administrative Judge for the District of Jammu, Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul, Justice Puneet Gupta, Justice Rahul Bharti, Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Principal District and Sessions Judge Jammu, Sanjay Parihar, Principal Secretary to Chief Justice, M K Sharma, and Y P Bourney, Director Judicial Academy.Along with the court employees of the District Court of Jammu, the event was also graced by Advocate General D.C. Raina, President of the BAR Association, Secretary Vikram Sharma, and office bearers of the BAR Association Jammu. The High Court expeditiously proceeded with the building of the POCSO Court in accordance with the most recent guidelines (the vulnerable witnesses-deposition centre) of a committee appointed by the Supreme Court. The committee was led by Justice Gita Mittal, the former Chief Justice of the J&K High Court. [caption id="attachment_7286" align="alignnone" width="300"] CJ inaugurates ‘Fast Track Court (POCSO Cases) at District Court Complex, Jammu[/caption]  

BJP Mahila Morcha hails passage of bill extending women’s quota to UT

JAMMU: The BJP Mahila Morcha in this area hailed the passing of a bill that gave Jammu and Kashmir access to the women's reservation law, describing it as a "significant step" towards the empowerment of women in the area. Two bills that expanded the women's reservation law's provisions to the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry were approved by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Members gave out candy and danced to the rhythms of drums to show their happiness. The J&K BJP Mahila Morcha President, Sanjita Dogra, praised the bill's extension as a "significant step" towards "Nari Shakti" and emphasised its function as "Rashtra Shakti," or the strength of the country.The women's reservation law, officially known as the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023, aims to grant women 33% of the seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. "Today will go down in India's 75-year history as the day when half of the country's population achieved sufficient representation in the upper house of parliament," Dogra said, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for introducing and enacting the legislation through both chambers. According to her, women's power is the nation's power, and the Amrit Kaal will allow both the country and the women to achieve greater things until 2047. Dogra congratulated women all around the country and emphasised the outstanding accomplishments of "Nari Shakti" in a variety of fields. "India's vision of women-led development is not only acknowledged but also adopted by the global community," she stated.    [caption id="attachment_7282" align="alignnone" width="300"] BJP Mahila Morcha hails passage of bill extending women's quota to UT[/caption]

Police Attaches Properties Of 2 Involved In Drug Peddling In Poonch

POONCH, Dec 15: According to an officer on Thursday, police have seized the belongings of two people who are allegedly involved in drug sales in the Poonch district. Because of his alleged involvement in drug sales, police seized accused Shakar Din's belongings, including his home in the village of Degwar-Terwan, they said. According to them, Mohd Yaseen, the other accused, also had a JCB excavator and tractor seized in connection with drug sales, the Explosive Substance Act, and the UAPA. [caption id="attachment_7243" align="alignnone" width="300"] Police Attaches Properties Of 2 Involved In Drug Peddling In Poonch[/caption]  

Mercury rises in Kashmir, Srinagar shivers at minus 3.5 °C

SRINAGAR: While Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, froze at minus 3.5 degrees Celsius on Friday, the nighttime temperature has improved in several other parts of the region. Parts of Dal Lake froze in the bitter cold that swept through the area. Every station has reported a temperature below zero, and Qazigund, the entry point to Kashmir, has recorded a low of minus 2.8 degrees Celsius. Famous tourist destination Pahalgam recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.0 degree Celsius, while popular ski resort Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 3.4 degree Celsius. The mercury dropped to minus 4.2 degrees Celsius in Kupwara and minus 1.9 degrees Celsius in Kokernag, respectively. [caption id="attachment_7237" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mercury rises in Kashmir, Srinagar shivers at minus 3.5 °C[/caption]