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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 chairs 34th UTLCC meeting convened by RBI

JAMMU: The 34th meeting of the Union Territory Level Coordination Committee (UTLCC), called by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to address concerns about unapproved deposits, fraudulent activity by unregulated entities, and the dissemination of market intelligence among stakeholders, was presided over by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today. The Chief Secretary urged the bank authorities to raise public awareness of potential avenues for financial theft at the meeting. He suggested that they publish dos and don'ts on a regular basis for the public to follow. He further advocated for outreach programmes to be held for SHG members and students so that every home in this area would know how to protect themselves from falling for these con artists.Dulloo also discussed action items during this meeting, such as the implementation of police sensitization programmes, initiatives to raise public awareness, and the status of ongoing fraud cases involving unauthorised deposits and digital lending. In order to protect public funds, he demanded more efficient action on these fronts as well as broader application of the 2019 Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes (BUDS) Act. Neeraj Kumar, the general manager of the Reserve Bank of India, discussed the different measures that may be implemented to combat the increase in fraudulent activity in the internet space and urged cooperation from all parties involved in order to reduce these frauds. The meeting also covered recent developments about frauds linked to loan applications and illegal deposits that have been recorded in Jammu and Kashmir.Senior representatives from the J&K government and police department attended the meeting, including A.K. Choudhary, Special DG of Crime; Santosh D. Vaidya, Principal Secretary, Home and Finance Departments; Nitish Kumar, ADGP, CID; Prasanna Ramaswamy G, Secretary, Revenue; Achal Sethi, Secretary of Law; Arun Kumar Manhas, Registrar of Societies; Joint Director, Information, Vevaik Puri; Haamid Bukhari, Registrar of Companies, Jammu; and Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Rakesh Dubey. Attendees at the meeting included representatives from SEBI and RBI, both in person and via video conference. [caption id="attachment_11630" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS chairs 34th UTLCC meeting convened by RBI[/caption]  

Div Com Jammu reviews progress of Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway

JAMMU: Today, a meeting was presided over by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar to assess the status of the Delhi Amritsar Katra Motorway construction. The Div Com instructed the NHAI officials to work with the District Administrations to promptly resolve any concerns that may be impeding the Expressway's construction. He also requested that they make sure the route is regularly maintained to allow for easy traffic flow. The Div Com instructed BSNL staff to provide mobile tower coverage to the shadow areas and issued directives regarding rural connectivity. Attending the conference were Deputy Commissioners from Samba, Kathua, Kishtwar, Ramban, and representatives from NHAI and BSNL. [caption id="attachment_11627" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div Com Jammu reviews progress of Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway[/caption]