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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…

Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials

New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…

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…

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CS administers oath to Rajesh Sharma as JKWRRA member

JAMMU: Former J&K Custodian General Rajesh Sharma was sworn in today as a member of the Jammu & Kashmir Water Resources Regulatory Authority (JKWRRA) by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo. In addition to other officers, those in attendance included the Chief Engineers of the Department, the ACS of Jal Shakti, the Member of JKWRRA, and the Secretary of Jal Shakti. Dulloo commended Sharma for taking on his responsibilities and requested that he apply his knowledge to infusing innovations into the Authority's operations. Using this as an opportunity, the Chief Secretary requested that the I&FC Department extend their command area under various irrigation schemes in the state of Utah. Additionally, he made them aware of how ready the UT was to receive the waters from the Shahpur Kandi barrage. He requested that they investigate further the potential to increase the amount of land used for crop production by developing the necessary irrigation plans under NABARD, etc. Shaleen Kabra, the ACS for the Jal Shakti Department, told the attendees that the regulatory authority is now completely operational since three of the five members are in situ and the quorum is still viable. He stated that controlling the UT's water resources is one of the Authority's primary responsibilities. According to him, part of its purpose is to make sure that these resources are managed wisely, fairly, and sustainably. It also has to set water usage charges and take care of any other pertinent issues. It is pertinent to note here that Sharma, a former IAS officer, held senior positions in J&K government higher administration and management. Before retiring from active government employment in June 2023, he held the positions of Secretary of the Public employment Commission (J&K), Director of the Handloom Development Department, Regional Director (Survey & Land Records), and Custodian General of J&K.   [caption id="attachment_11877" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS administers oath to Rajesh Sharma as JKWRRA member[/caption]