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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…

Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar
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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…

BIS raids glass manufacturing unit in Samba for violating safety standards
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BIS raids glass manufacturing unit in Samba for violating safety standards

SAMBA: On Thursday, a group of officers from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Jammu & Kashmir Branch office searched and seized property at M/S United Tuff Glass Pvt Ltd Unit II, IGC SAMBA, J&K. The BIS said in a statement released here that the unit was discovered to be involved in the production and sale of Safety Glass Toughened (Tempered) and Laminated Glass-Toughened (Tempered) without the necessary BIS Certification Mark, in violation of the Safety Glass (Quality Control) order issued by the Government of India. The enforcement team led by Pankaj Atri, Joint Director, BIS Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office, Niraj Mishra, Assistant Director, and Raj Kumar, Assistant Director, seized a sizable amount of finished and semi-finished stock during the operation. The BIS Jammu & Kashmir Branch Office is taking enforcement action against the violators in response to the production and distribution of counterfeit ISI-marked products that endanger consumer safety. The offence carries a maximum 2-year jail sentence or a fine of at least Rs 2 lakh. It is recommended that consumers use the BIS Care App or the BIS website, www.bis.gov.in, to confirm the authenticity of the ISI Mark on products. The Head of the Jammu & Kashmir Branch Office or by email at jkbo@bis.gov may be contacted about any instances of misuse of the ISI mark, according to the BIS. [caption id="attachment_6874" align="alignnone" width="300"] BIS raids glass manufacturing unit in Samba for violating safety standards[/caption]  

SC to deliver verdict on pleas challenging abrogation of Art 370 on 11 Dec
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SC to deliver verdict on pleas challenging abrogation of Art 370 on 11 Dec

NEW DELHI: On December 11, the Supreme Court will rule on appeals contesting the repeal of Article 370 of the Constitution, which granted Jammu and Kashmir unique rights. A bench charged with interpreting the constitution, led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, had postponed rulings on a number of petitions contesting the central government's action of repealing Article 370 and dividing the state into two union territories until September 5. Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, Bhushan R. Gavai, and Surya Kant were also members of the five-judge bench.The petitioners contended that with the formation of the State Constitution in 1957 and the dissolution of the Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly, Article 370 had taken on a permanent nature. Representing one of the petitioners, senior attorney Kapil Sibal stressed that Article 370 was not covered by Article 368, which deals with Parliament's power to amend the Constitution. This raised serious concerns regarding the constitutionality of the abrogation procedure. The government argued that the provision was always intended to be temporary and that its abrogation was the final step towards J&K's full integration with the Union of India. Attorney General R. Venkataramani, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, and advocate Kanu Agrawal represented the government. Along with highlighting the benefits of the repeal of Article 370 in August 2019 and the impending elections, the respondents pointed out a route towards the restoration of full statehood after normalcy was restored. In August 2019, the Indian government made a historic but contentious decision to revoke Article 370 of the Constitution. The Jammu and Kashmir region was granted special autonomous status under Article 370, which gave it the right to have its own flag, constitution, and considerable internal autonomy—with the exception of defence, communications, and foreign affairs. The Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the central government in a daring move on August 5, 2019, when they revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status granted under Article 370. Additionally, the government divided the state into Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, two distinct union territories. Ladakh was made into a union territory without a legislature, but Jammu & Kashmir kept its legislature. The abrogation was put into effect by a presidential order that was later approved by the Indian Parliament's two houses. To quell possible unrest, the decision was accompanied by a massive deployment of security forces in the area and a communication lockdown that included limitations on phone and internet services. The Supreme Court of India received petitions challenging the constitutionality of the government's actions following the abrogation of Article 370, setting off a flurry of legal challenges. Proponents contended that it would foster economic growth, guarantee equal rights for all citizens, and open the door for further integration of Jammu and Kashmir into the Indian Union. Opponents countered that it went against the spirit of federalism and jeopardised the region's special status as granted by Article 370.   [caption id="attachment_6871" align="alignnone" width="300"] SC to deliver verdict on pleas challenging abrogation of Art 370 on…

Modi govt did justice to all sections in J&K: Raina
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Modi govt did justice to all sections in J&K: Raina

JAMMU: Ravinder Raina, the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir, stated during a press conference held at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, that the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done justice to all the sections of the state. Ravinder Raina was accompanied on the occasion by Surjit Singh Salathia, J&K BJP Vice-President; Adv. Vibodh Gupta, General Secretary; Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, General Secretary; and former Dy. Mayor Baldev Singh Billawaria.Ravinder Raina praised the Modi administration and expressed gratitude to Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the historic decision to nominate MLAs for the J&K Assembly, which was approved by the Lok Sabha. With this historic move, he said, women, refugees from PoJK, and Kashmiri displaced people would be able to nominate themselves as MLAs in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly. "Throughout the years, a number of communities in the former state of Jammu & Kashmir experienced injustice, but their voices went unheard. The Modi government has now given these communities more clout because the elected MLAs can now speak out on their behalf in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, according to Raina.According to Ravinder Raina, these communities have endured numerous hardships over the years, including the displacement of communities from PoKK or Kashmir, but the Modi administration has now brought them justice. We are grateful to Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their sincere efforts on behalf of these underserved communities during the Modi administration. Raina stated, "The Modi government has worked for every section and done justice to them because they believe in the mission of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwaas'." Raina went on to say that with the 33% reservation, the women would feel more empowered. PoJK refugees now experience empowerment. The Gujjar-Bakerwal and Gaddi-Sippi people have been granted political reservation, the SC ST Atrocities Act, and the Forest Rights Act. NC, Congress, and PDP plotted against these individuals in 2009, banning inter-district recruitment and displacing Gujjar-Bakerwals in the process. The Modi administration worked to bring justice to the Pahari community. He emphasised that their reservation will not take away any other community's allotment, emphasising that the Gujjar-Bakerwals' 10% reservation will not be diminished in any way. The OBC community, which is made up of about 40 subcastes, will also get justice. The PDP, Congress, and NC governments committed criminal injustice against this group for 70 years prior.In a similar vein, the Modi government's strong will would now guarantee justice for the Valmiki community. On behalf of all J&K citizens, Ravinder Raina praised the Modi government's choice and expressed gratitude to Amit Shah and PM Modi for the momentous choice. In reality, the Modi administration has brought justice to every community in Jammu and Kashmir that had been denied even the most basic of rights. He claimed that the government under Modi has worked to ensure the welfare of people from all walks of life and faiths. According to him, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have decided to support the BJP in the next Assembly election because they have a great deal of faith in the policies of the party and the Modi administration.According to him, the Modi administration has stated unequivocally that PoJK is ours, and the region has 24 seats set aside in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly. In addition, he mentioned that PoJK Bhawan will soon be built nearby. [caption id="attachment_6865" align="alignnone" width="300"] Modi govt did justice to all sections in J&K: Raina[/caption]  

Samba Police files charge-sheet against 4 ‘interstate heroin smugglers’
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Samba Police files charge-sheet against 4 ‘interstate heroin smugglers’

SAMBA: On Thursday, District Samba Police announced that it had filed a charge sheet in a court of law against four "interstate heroin smugglers" with their base in Punjab who were involved in the firing incident at Rangoor Camp, Ramgarh, and the smuggling of heroin. The police were seeking a judicial determination.. Sharing details senior superintendent of police (SSP) Samba Benam Tosh said, "The accused namely as Satinderpal Singh son of Daljinder Singh of Rattoke, Gurudwara Bhikh Wind, Taran Taran Punjab; Jagpreet Singh son of…

Police inspector injured in 29 Oct terrorist attack in Srinagar succumbs
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Police inspector injured in 29 Oct terrorist attack in Srinagar succumbs

SRINAGAR: According to sources, a Jammu and Kashmir Police inspector who was shot and seriously hurt in a terrorist attack in Srinagar in October of this year passed away on Thursday at AIIMS in New Delhi. Masroor Ahmad Wani passed away at AIIMS today despite having been transferred there yesterday for specialised care. According to the police, on October 29, Wani was playing cricket in the Eidgah neighbourhood of downtown Srinagar when he was shot with a pistol at point blank range. After the shooting left the inspector with serious injuries, he was taken to SKIMS in Soura. However, on Wednesday afternoon, Wani was flown in an air ambulance from Paras Hospital in Srinagar to New Delhi. [caption id="attachment_6859" align="alignnone" width="300"] Police inspector injured in 29 Oct terrorist attack in Srinagar succumbs[/caption]  

4 Feared Dead After Vehicle Rolls Down Into Gorge on Zojila Pass
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4 Feared Dead After Vehicle Rolls Down Into Gorge on Zojila Pass

SRINAGAR, Dec 7: According to officials, at least four people are thought to have died on Thursday when the car they were riding in rolled down into a deep gorge on Zojila Pass in the Ganderbal district of central Kashmir. An official stated that the car had skidded off the road and plummeted into a gorge on Zojila Pass while en route from Kargil to Sonamarg. He stated that additional information is awaited and that the Army, police, and locals had arrived at the scene for a rescue operation. According to the official, there are four people believed dead and several injured from the incident. [caption id="attachment_6850" align="alignnone" width="300"] 4 Feared Dead After Vehicle Rolls Down Into Gorge on Zojila Pass[/caption]  

Altaf Bukhari to contest from north Kashmir parliamentary seat for Apni Party
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Altaf Bukhari to contest from north Kashmir parliamentary seat for Apni Party

BANDIPORA: Altaf Bukhari, the president of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP), declared on Tuesday that he will run for parliament from north Kashmir. Dilawar Mir stated at a convention in the Bandipora district, which was attended by a sizable contingent of party members and supporters, that the decision was made following a party consensus. Senior Apni Party leader Dilawar Mir urged the people of north Kashmir to vote for Bukhari in order to secure his victory by a wide margin during his speech to the convention. According to Mir, the party's only goal is to bring about peace, prosperity, and jobs in Jammu and Kashmir. In his speech, Altaf Bukhari pledged to work for the welfare of the local populace and to fight for their equal rights. Bukhari restated that his party would not engage in emotional rhetoric or make any false promises, and that Jammu and Kashmir's future belonged to India. He declared that his party was prepared to work with any other party to advance Kashmir's development. He also launched a vicious attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the National Conference (NC), charging them with lying to the public and engaging in deceptive politics. According to him, the Apni Party was not like them and would always tell it like it was. [caption id="attachment_6846" align="alignnone" width="300"] Altaf Bukhari to contest from north Kashmir parliamentary seat for Apni Party[/caption]