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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…

Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials
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Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah
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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…

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…

Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials
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Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar
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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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Arms seizure case: Police files charge-sheet in NIA Court in Srinagar
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Arms seizure case: Police files charge-sheet in NIA Court in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police announced on Saturday that it had submitted a charge sheet in an arms seizure case to an NIA court in this city. Yawar Shafi Bhat, an accomplice of Arfat Yousuf Khan, and he were the two accused in this case; Bhat was killed in a clash with security personnel in 2022. The charge sheet was submitted to the Court of NIA, Srinagar, on Friday, according to a police spokeswoman. It was registered under the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. According to him, Bhat was a resident of Kalampora Pulwama, whilst Khan lives in Pethgam Rajpora. According to the spokesperson, the case has to do with the accused's possession of weapons and ammunition that the Batamaloo police seized.According to him, a connection between Khan and Bhat was made over the course of the inquiry using call detail records and Internet Protocol Detail Records (IPDR). On September 30, 2022, Bhat was killed in an encounter in the Baramulla district's Shah Mohalla Yadipora Palhallan. The case's hearing has been scheduled for February 19, according to the spokesperson.   [caption id="attachment_9337" align="alignnone" width="300"] Arms seizure case: Police files charge-sheet in NIA Court in Srinagar[/caption]

J&K Sikh Coordination Committee Led By Shriman Mahant Manjit Singh Calls On LG Manoj Sinha
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J&K Sikh Coordination Committee Led By Shriman Mahant Manjit Singh Calls On LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu, Jan 20: Today at Raj Bhawan, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha received a visit from a team of the Sikh Coordination Committee J&K, which is led by its patron, Shriman Mahant Manjit Singh, Chief of Shiromani Dera Nangali Sahib. Shriman Mahant Manjit Singh ji conveyed his appreciation to the Lieutenant Governor-led UT Administration for resolving longstanding difficulties for the Sikh community, such as the placement of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur ji's statue and the execution of the Anand Marriage Act. The group presented the Lieutenant Governor with a charter of demands, which included building the Gurudwara Sahib at Boarding House Tral.The issues of ownership of Gurudwara properties and land by District Gurudwara Parbandhak Committees in accordance with the Sikh Gurdwaras and Religious Endowment Act 1973, the extension of SRO 425 benefits to Sikh Community members residing in the Kashmir valley, land transfer under Section 254 C, and the installation of Maharaja Ranjit Singh ji's statue in Srinagar were also brought to the attention of the Lieutenant Governor. The delegation's members received assurances from the Lieutenant Governor that their concerns would be looked into and addressed as soon as possible. In attendance was S. Ajit Singh, the chairman of the Sikh Coordination Committee for J&K. [caption id="attachment_9322" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Sikh Coordination Committee Led By Shriman Mahant Manjit Singh Calls On LG Manoj Sinha[/caption]      

Govt Suspends 3 Directors Of SAIL, NMDC With Immediate Effect
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Govt Suspends 3 Directors Of SAIL, NMDC With Immediate Effect

NEW DELHI, Jan 20: According to exchange filings by the businesses, the Steel Ministry has suspended one director of iron ore giant NMDC and two board-level officers of steel PSU SAIL for alleged misbehaviour. In a report to the BSE, the steel PSU stated that SAIL has also suspended 26 other personnel for violating its code of conduct, effective immediately. According to the filing, the Ministry of Steel suspended V.S. Chakravarthy, Director of Commercial, and A.K. Tulsiani, Director of Finance, with immediate effect through letters dated January 19, 2024, "in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (1) of Rule 20 of the Conduct, Discipline and Appeal Rules, 1977 of Steel Authority of India Limited."An additional Steel Ministry PSU Additionally, NMDC declared that V. Suresh, a board-level official, had been suspended effective immediately. "Ministry of Steel has placed V. Suresh, Director (Commercial), NMDC Ltd. under suspension with immediate effect in exercise of the powers granted by sub-rule 1 of Rule 20 of the Conduct, Discipline and Appeal Rules, 1978 of NMDC Ltd.," the company stated. Additionally, SAIL announced that 26 of the company's below-board personnel have been suspended immediately. Additionally, the business has appointed several below-board authorities, such as S.K.(Marketing Services), suspended effective immediately," the statement read. SAIL said in a different statement that the matter concerns some investigations being conducted in compliance with Lokpal's directives. "The company's business is being carried out as usual and it will not impact the performance of the company," stated SAIL Chairman Amarendu Prakash. Our commitment is to maintain the utmost levels of ethical behaviour and corporate governance. SAIL is still a powerful player in the market, putting a great emphasis on customer satisfaction and quality. The largest steel manufacturer in the nation is SAIL, which is a division of the Ministry of Steel, and the largest producer of iron ore in India is NMDC. [caption id="attachment_9319" align="alignnone" width="300"] Govt Suspends 3 Directors Of SAIL, NMDC With Immediate Effect[/caption]        

Vote on issues of statehood, price hike, jobs: Congress

UDHAMPUR: Bharat Sinh Solanki, a senior AICC official and the party's liaison for J&K affairs, claimed on Friday that the BJP was avoiding local and assembly elections out of concern that it would lose, "thus depriving people of J&K of basic democratic rights". He claimed that the BJP should be held accountable for the injustices done to the people of J&K, since they had stolen their jobs, land, and statehood. Speaking alongside a group of local leaders to party workers in Udhampur, Solanki declared, "After losing the Kargil hill council polls, the BJP called off all elections, from local councils to panchayats. Even though the Supreme Court ordered that the long-overdue Assembly elections be held before the end of September this year, no one knows when they will take place."In a scathing attack, Solanki accused the saffron party of "bringing unprecedented price rise of all commodities like petrol, diesel, LPG and other items". Solanki urged the populace to rise up against the BJP government's purportedly incorrect policies, saying that voters have to support issues that truly affect the nation's common people and reject the BJP's polarising strategies. Vikar Rasool Wani, the president of the UT Congress, claimed that the BJP has caused suffering for the people of J&K by stealing their rights. "There is widespread unemployment and joblessness, and the resources are being mercilessly plundered, depriving the people of a secure environment and means of subsistence. All significant projects are being worked on by outside contractors at the expense of local contractors, and there is no involvement from local stakeholders," Wani stated. Raman Bhalla, the working president of the J&K Congress, took aim at the BJP for launching new booze stores in Jammu, which is known as the "City of Temples," and other places where young people are readily gullible. [caption id="attachment_9298" align="alignnone" width="300"] Vote on issues of statehood, price hike, jobs: Congress[/caption]  

Ram Temple consecration: Dharmarth Trust invites Jammuties at Shree Raghunathji Temple

JAMMU: The people of Jammu were invited to take part in the three-day magnificent celebrations at the Shree Raghunath Ji Temple by the trustee of the J&K Dharmarth Trust and former minister Ajatshatru Singh. Beginning on January 20 and running through January 22, there will be ceremonies in honour of the Ram Temple's consecration in Ayodhaya. In a press conference Ajatshatru Singh said, "Being a Raghuvanshi, I, on behalf of J&K Dharmarth Trust comprising Chairman Trustee, Dr. Karan Singh, Yuvraj Vikramaditya Singh, Ranvijay Singh, Martand Singh, and Dr. Ritu Singh, invite the people of Jammu to participate in the grand celebrations at Shree Raghunath Ji Temple in Jammu."He provided further information on the schedule, stating that the Sunderkand Paath on January 20, 2024, will mark the start of the three-day big celebration. On January 21, 2024, a 24-hour Akhand Paath of Shri Ram Charitmanas will be held. On January 21 and 22, the celebrations will continue with Bhajan Sandhaya, which will include live performances by folk performers and well-known singers like Sonali Dogra on the temple grounds. In addition, the visiting devotees will be served Dogri Dham, a traditional Dogra meal. Singh stated that old people who are unable to go to Ayodhaya will be able to watch the live broadcast of the Ram Temple's consecration event in Ayodhaya and pray to Shree Raghunath Ji in Jammu for blessings.Dr. Ritu Singh also urged the people of Jammu to attend the three days of great celebrations at the Shree Raghunath ji Temple in Jammu and to actively participate. They underlined how crucial it is for the entire community to get involved in order to make the celebration genuinely unforgettable. During the press conference, J&K Dharmarth Trust President Brig R.S. Langeh (Retd) and Secretary SSP Ashok Sharma (Retd) were also in attendance. [caption id="attachment_9295" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ram Temple consecration: Dharmarth Trust invites Jammuties at Shree Raghunathji Temple[/caption]  

Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station renamed

UDHAMPUR: Today, the government changed the name of the Udhampur district's Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station to "Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Udhampur Railway Station." In honour of the valiant son of the soil, Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan, who lived in Udhampur's Adarsh Colony neighbourhood, Northern Railways renamed the Udhampur Railway Station as Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station on September 17, 2023. In February 2016, while fighting terrorists holed up in the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) facility in the Pulwama district, he gave his life in defence of the country. The people of Udhampur district approved of the Northern Railways' decision to rename the Railway Station in honour of their hometown hero, but they insisted that their district's name remain part of the official name. The Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station was renamed Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Udhampur Railway Station by an order granted by the LG administration in response to their plea. [caption id="attachment_9292" align="alignnone" width="300"] Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station renamed[/caption]  

AC approves incentives for establishing food processing units by Cooperative Societie

JAMMU: The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, approved a proposal of the Cooperative Department that calls for 90% credit (up to a limit of Rs 9 lakh) offered by Cooperative Banks and financial assistance of 50% (up to a ceiling of Rs 4.50 lakh) of loan amount and 100% interest subvention to be given by the government in order to encourage Cooperatives to set up small food processing units costing up to Rs 10 lakh. Attending the meeting were Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, the LG's principal secretary, Atal Dulloo, the chief secretary, and advisor to the lieutenant governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar. Cooperative Banks would lend money to J&K-registered cooperative societies up to 90% of the project cost, or Rs 9 lakh, whichever is smaller, if they are willing to establish food processing units. The cooperative must establish and operationalize the food processing plant within a year, following which the government would reimburse the cooperative bank for 50% of the loan amount, up to a maximum of Rs 4.50 lakh. In the second, third, and fourth years of the loan, the beneficiary cooperative is required to pay the remaining principal amount in three equal installments to the relevant cooperative bank. When the beneficiary cooperative repays the loan to the bank on schedule, the government will pay the cooperative bank the full interest on the loan amount. Under this project, the Cooperative Department aims to establish 80 Food Processing Units in two years (2023–2024 & 2024–2025). The institutional framework for carrying out and overseeing this plan, including of committees for the development, assessment, and endorsement of DPRs and proposals, has also been authorised. Farmers will be able to work under this programme, and cooperative bank employees and others working in the cooperative sector would also receive guaranteed repayments. [caption id="attachment_9286" align="alignnone" width="300"] AC approves incentives for establishing food processing units by Cooperative Societie[/caption]