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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…

IGP Kashmir chairs comprehensive security review meetings in north Kashmir
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IGP Kashmir chairs comprehensive security review meetings in north Kashmir

SRINAGAR: According to sources, Inspector General of Police for Kashmir, V K Birdi, examined the general state of security in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara area on Sunday. The battle on narcotics, an anti-terrorist grid with increased intelligence activities, and other relevant topics were covered during the sessions, a police official said. "The IGP chaired review meetings regarding the security scenario, anti-terrorist operations, recent trend of infiltration, law and order, and other issues related to day-to-day policing in north Kashmir's Kupwara and According to him, the participating officers gave thorough briefings that provided priceless insights into the current security environment, the security grid in place, and the operational tactics used to combat the difficulties presented by recent infiltration trends. "They presented an overview of the proactive steps initiated in their respective districts to address challenges and threats faced by inimical elements at the ground level," the statement continued. The IGP gave the police instructions to work impartially, punish lawbreakers harshly, and make sure law enforcement organisations are ready to react promptly and efficiently to any security-related crises.He emphasised to the officers the need to focus more on human intelligence in addition to technical assistance and to step up counterterrorism efforts to eliminate the bad actors. Additionally, he urged them to take strong action against any individual or group that supports anti-national activity. Apart from counterterrorism measures, the spokesman stated that the discussions included wider issues about the general security situation. The spokesperson stated that Birdi emphasised the need for quick decisions to combat the threat of infiltration. "Discussions encompassed measures to counteract infiltration, and ensure law and order in the district, wherein IGP Kashmir underscored the importance of a nuanced understanding of this evolving challenge," the spokesperson said.The IGP also examined the state of crime, particularly the measures implemented to combat gamblers, drug dealers, burglars, and bootleggers. A focus on identifying crimes against women was emphasised, along with the fact that monitoring these groups will keep an eye on their operations, which serves as a strong disincentive. He counselled authorities to make sure that professional investigations are conducted in UAPA cases in order to guarantee the accused's conviction and to successfully address the terrorist ecosystem. andwara," said a spokesman. Vivek Gupta, the deputy inspector general of police for Baramulla, attended the sessions as well, according to the spokeswoman. [caption id="attachment_6675" align="alignnone" width="300"] IGP Kashmir chairs comprehensive security review meetings in north Kashmir[/caption]

BJP won semi-final, set to win final in 2024: Raina
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BJP won semi-final, set to win final in 2024: Raina

JAMMU: Ravinder Raina, the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir, expressed his optimism while spearheading the party's win celebrations in Jammu, saying that the BJP's victory has validated the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. On Sunday, hundreds of workers and leaders gathered at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to celebrate the J&K BJP's landslide victory in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. They danced to the rhythms of the drums.The event was attended by a number of notable BJP figures, including J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina, J&K BJP General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Koul, former Dy. CM Dr. Nirmal Singh, former Dy. CM Kavinder Gupta, former Minister Sat Sharma, general secretary Adv. Vibodh Gupta, general secretary Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, former Minister Priya Sethi, former MLC S. Charanjit Singh Khalsa, former MLC Vikram Randhawa, former MLA Ashwani Sharma, former MLA Neelam Langeh, former MLA Shiv Dev, Purnima Sharma, and others. Cheering the party's spectacular wins in three recently conducted elections, BJP workers burst crackers and danced to the rhythms of traditional drums. Along with shouting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," "Modi ki Guarantee," and "Koi Nahi Hai Takkar Mein," they were also waving banners supporting the BJP and Modi. Speaking at the event, Ravinder Raina predicted that the BJP would win the 2024 finals by a landslide after winning the semi-finals with a fantastic display. "The pro people policies of BJP have been accepted" , he stated. He continued, "The victory is also befitting reply to Congress and INDI Alliance, as they are struggling for their survival" . Raina went on to say that the people of the entire country have come to terms with the policies of the BJP and have decided to have Modi ji again as prime minister. The people of Jammu & Kashmir support the Narendra Modi government because it is looking out for all societal segments. He went on, "The next Chief Minister of J&K will definitely come from the BJP." Raina credited the Modi government's public welfare initiatives for the peace, development, and cessation of Hartal Calls in Kashmir as well as for all of Jammu and Kashmir."BJP has done unprecedented public welfare works in all fields gaining the trust of people from every region and every religion, particularly the underprivileged and neglected classes" , Raina stated. According to Raina, the trend of success amply demonstrates the triumph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's developmental plan and vision. He said that the BJP was elected by those who wanted peace, security, and progress. [caption id="attachment_6650" align="alignnone" width="300"] BJP won semi-final, set to win final in 2024: Raina[/caption]  

Hope Result Will Be Better For Opposition In 2024 LS Polls: Mehbooba Mufti
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Hope Result Will Be Better For Opposition In 2024 LS Polls: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, Dec 3: Mehbooba Mufti, the president of the PDP, voiced optimism on Sunday that the opposition parties will fare better in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, given that the BJP looked to be headed for victory in three of the four states that just held elections. Speaking to reporters outside of a party conference in Kupwara, almost 100 kilometres away, Mufti stated that in the Assembly elections, the opposition parties would be up against the strength of the government, which included its investigative agencies, financial clout, and the Election Commission. "I hope that the opposition does better in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls than it did in these elections," stated Mufti, the former chief minister of the state that was then known as Jammu and Kashmir."The power of the government, its agencies, money, and the Election Commission is on the one side when elections are held today," she remarked. The Election Commission released trends showing that the BJP was in the lead in 155 of the 230 Madhya Pradesh seats, 54 of the 90 Chhattisgarh seats, and 111 of the 199 Rajasthan seats. Mufti stated she had travelled to Kupwara to address the issues of the populace and declined to comment on the postponement of the elections in Jammu & Kashmir. "I had come here to hear about the people's issues and sorrows. When asked about the postponement of the polls, she responded, "We will talk about elections at a later time."She also maintained that the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) was a powerful organisation and denied rumours of internal strife within the group. "Minor altercations do occur, but the PAGD is robust," the spokesperson stated. [caption id="attachment_6647" align="alignnone" width="300"] Hope Result Will Be Better For Opposition In 2024 LS Polls: Mehbooba Mufti[/caption]  

Assembly Poll Results | “Minorities Are Not On Agenda Of Congress Now : Azad
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Assembly Poll Results | “Minorities Are Not On Agenda Of Congress Now : Azad

Srinagar, Dec 3: Ghulam Nabi Azad, the president of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), claimed on Sunday that the Congress, the state's oldest political party, is losing assembly votes because it does not include issues pertaining to minorities in its platform. Speaking to reporters after the Bharatiya Janata Party appeared to make significant progress in the assembly vote results in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, Azad claimed that the Congress has failed to address the problems that minorities face nationwide."In the past twenty to twenty-five days, I've seen that the Congress, which was supposed to be the voice of minority rights, hasn't spoken about minority issues. Minorities are no longer on Congress's agenda. Azad, stated a former Congress leader. Defending its government in Madhya Pradesh and regaining power from the Congress in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, the Bhartiya Janata Party looks to be pulling off a historic win to drive the Congress out of office in the three heartland states.The Congress party, which up until this morning had hoped to win Madhya Pradesh and hold onto Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, is currently faring worse than the BJP in all three states. The Congress, which only has one Lok Sabha seat in MP and two in Chhattisgarh, will soon come to understand that it is now a party confined to the south of the Vindhyas and has lost all leverage in the Hindi Heartland. The Congress will be extremely concerned about the loss of the three heartland states since it indicates that no one is running for office in the upcoming "Caste Census" electoral onslaught.According to the most recent data available with the Election Commission, the BJP appeared to upset the established Congress party's applecart in Chhattisgarh, leading in 55 of the 90 assembly seats while the grand old party led in 32 seats. According to the most recent data available from the Election Commission, the Congress was leading in 67 seats in Madhya Pradesh, while the BJP was leading in 161 of the state's 230 seats. In Rajasthan, the BJP's candidates had taken 111 seats, while the Congress had 73 seats more. This marked the halfway point of the campaign. Telangana, which is about to establish an independent government, has provided the Congress with the lone glimmer of hope.By surpassing the halfway point, the Congress party in Telangana is poised to overthrow the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS), led by Chandrasekhar Rao and in power since Telangana's statehood in 2014. [caption id="attachment_6644" align="alignnone" width="300"] Assembly Poll Results | “Minorities Are Not On Agenda Of Congress Now : Azad[/caption]  

Mughal Road reopens for one-way traffic after 3 days
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Mughal Road reopens for one-way traffic after 3 days

POONCH: After being restricted to traffic for three days, the historic Mughal Road was reopened for traffic on Sunday, according to officials. Three days earlier, significant snowfall in Pir Ki Gali and surrounding areas forced the closure of the route that connected Shopian in Kashmir with the districts of Rajouri and Poonch in the Jammu division. According to an official, snow removal work was finished today, and one-way traffic was once again allowed on the route. [caption id="attachment_6637" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mughal Road reopens for one-way traffic after 3 days[/caption]