SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will chair NC legislative party and allies meeting in Srinagar on April 4, Friday. The meeting is being held in the wake of transfers of 48 KAS officers by the LG administration, highly placed sources told Greater Kashmir. On Monday, LG administration ordered the transfers and posting…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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KUPWARA, NOVEMBER 28: In order to ensure saturation of eligible voters and on the directions of District Election Officer Kupwara, Special Enrollment Camps for Assembly Constituency Kupwara were launched today. On the occasion, large numbers…
DODA, NOVEMBER 28: “The Jammu and Kashmir government is committed towards time bound redressal of public issues and concerns at their doorsteps. We strive to hear the unheard, deprived and unprivileged people ensuring equitable development…
NEW DELHI, Nov 28 : Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh disclosed during a meeting with a high-level delegation of NASA, the premier USA agency, that the US and India will launch the joint microwave remote sensing satellite for Earth observation, named NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR), in the first quarter of 2019. NASA Chief Administrator Bill Nelson led the delegation. The goal is to launch NISAR onboard the GSLV in India. NISAR data will be very helpful for researching land ecosystems, solid earth deformation, sea ice, coastal oceans, mountains, and polar cryosphere on a regional to global scale.It was reported that NASA/JPL officials were present when ISRO's S-band SAR and NASA's L-band SAR were integrated at JPL/NASA. Currently, integrated L & S band SAR is being tested with the satellite at URSC, Bangalore. Nelson commended Dr. Jitendra Singh for the historic Chandrayaan-3 landing on the uncharted South Polar region of the Moon and urged him to move forward with plans to send India's first astronaut on a NASA rocket to the International Space Station (ISS) as soon as possible.The two countries decided to start a two-week joint India-US space flight next year during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US earlier this year. NASA sees a chance for Indian astronauts in the Private Astronaut Mission in 2024. A Joint Working Group (JWG) on Human Spaceflight Cooperation was established by ISRO and NASA to investigate areas of joint research including radiation impact studies, micro meteorite and orbital debris shield studies, and space health and medicine aspects. In January 2023, the eighth meeting of the India-USA Joint Working Group on Civil Space Cooperation (CSJWG) took place in Washington, DC.Prominent US companies (such as Boeing, Blue Origin, and Voyager) are currently in discussions with ISRO/DoS about specific areas of cooperation. Additionally, joint ventures with Indian commercial entities are being explored. The Indian side disclosed that ISRO and NASA were considering a concept paper on the Implementing Arrangement (IA). A mutually agreed-upon draught was reached after a few rounds of revisions, and it is now being processed for internal government approvals. Additionally, ISRO is investigating the viability of testing the Gaganyaan module's Micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) protection shields using NASA's Hypervelocity Impact Test (HVIT) facility.According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, India's space sector is experiencing tremendous growth thanks to changes instigated by Prime Minister Modi. As little as four years have passed, there are now over 150 Space StarUps, many of whom have become successful business owners after starting out as just one or two. Nelson, an astronaut who flew on "Columbia" during the 24th Space Shuttle mission in 1986, praised ISRO for having launched 231 US-made satellites using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles (PSLV). Mr. Nelson expressed his excitement about meeting Indian cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma in Bengaluru the following day. Eric Garcetti, the US ambassador to India, attended the meeting as well.
JAMMU A land department official has been suspended by the Jammu and Kashmir administration for breaking regulations pertaining to the transfer of officials within the Union Territory. "Pending enquiry into his conduct, Abdul Hafiz Shah, Regional Director, Survey and Land Records, Anantnag, is hereby placed under suspension, with immediate effect in terms of Rule 31 of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956." Sanjeev Verma, Commissioner-Secretary, General Administration Department, stated in a Monday order. Shah stated that he will continue to be affiliated with the Divisional Commissioner's office in Kashmir while on suspension.His acts were not specifically mentioned in the order, which resulted in his suspension. Official sources claim that Shah was suspended at the Chief Secretary's request for breaking regulations pertaining to the transfer of certain officials. Hilal Ahmed Mir, the Project Officer for Wage Employment in the Kupwara district, was also relieved of his duties by the administration and assigned to the General Administration Department. "Pending inquiry into his conduct, Hilal Ahmed Mir is hereby attached with GAD with immediate effect," a GAD order stated. The Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service is where both officials are employed. [caption id="attachment_6315" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKAS officer suspended for violation of rules in connection with transfers[/caption] :
UTTARKASHI: Up to 52 metres of pipes have been placed through the debris at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand. As efforts to free the 41 workers who are trapped there continue for the seventeenth day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated on Tuesday. He informed reporters in Silkyara that the breakthrough point is 57 metres. Since Monday, twelve rat-hole mining specialists have been working horizontally through the final 10 or 12 metres of debris from the partially collapsed section of the under-construction tunnel on the Char Dham route in Uttarakhand. A massive auger machine that was drilling earlier became trapped in the debris on Friday at a depth of about 47 metres. Chris Cooper, the leader of the L&T team, stated early on Tuesday that "we have just crossed 50 metres."It gave rise to hopes of an early evacuation because the rescuers only needed to go ten metres to gain an advantage. The speed of the operation, however, is contingent upon whether the rescuers face any obstacles during the excavation process, which is frequently complicated by various factors. Subsequently, Chief Minister Dhami declared, "Pipe has gone in up to 52 metres," during a visit to the rescue operation site. It was 51 metres earlier. In front of me, it was propelled one metre farther. After pushing it two more metres to a height of 54 metres, one more pipe will be installed." In response to a question about potential obstacles, he stated that there were no steel or iron girders in the way. The chief minister remarked, "Stones are getting in the way, but cutters are breaking them." 800-mm diameter pipes are being inserted through the rubble by an auger machine while a competent team of labourers removes muck by hand using the rat-hole mining technique. 51 metres have been drilled, according to Praveen Yadav, who is in charge of cutting and removing the obstacles from the rubble. According to a worker from the Trenchless company, which is pushing the pipes with the auger machine, some positive news should be available by this evening if no obstacles are encountered. In the contentious and dangerous practise known as "rat-hole mining," miners work in small groups to extract tiny amounts of coal by descending small burrows. Neeraj Khairwal, the nodal officer for the Uttarakhand government, made it apparent that the men being brought to the site were not rat-hole miners but rather specialists in the field. They will probably be split up into two or three-person teams. For brief intervals, each team will enter the steel chute that is part of the escape route. Expert in drilling rat holes Rajput Rai explained that one man will drill the hole, another will gather the debris with his hands, and a third will load it onto a trolley so it can be removed.
SRINAGAR: Over the next three days, the Meteorological Department (MeT) forecasted light rain and snow in a number of locations throughout Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. A spokesman for the MeT department released the following statement: "November 27–28: Generally cloudy with light rain or snow in isolated areas. 29th and 30th: Mostly cloudy, with light to moderate rain or snow in most areas and the chance of thunderstorms or lightning in a few." He predicted that the first week of December would likely bring more cloud cover. In reference to the weather, he stated that cloud cover had caused a notable improvement in the minimum temperature over several stations in the Kashmir division. Additionally, the MeT Department stated that there is a good chance of shallow to moderate fog over many areas of the Kashmir Division through November 28. [caption id="attachment_6303" align="alignnone" width="300"] Light rain, snow likely in J&K over next three days: Weatherman[/caption]
RAJOURI: A team of police from the Rajouri Police Station has cracked a theft case, and the accused parties have been taken into custody. The motorcycles that were reported stolen were found inside the arrested suspects' belongings. According to the police, Syed Ibrar Hussain, the son of Sabar Hussain Shain, reported in writing that some unknown individuals had taken his motorbike, registered under the number JK11E 6764, from Kheora, close to the mosque. Therefore, a police team led by SHO Aejaz Wani filed a case FIR No. 528/2023 U/Ss 379 IPC at Police Station Rajouri and began an investigation.One juvenile suspect (name withheld) was apprehended during the investigation, and upon questioning, he confessed to the crime along with his associate, Mohd Saleem, a Sarano resident and the son of Mohd Yousif. The two defendants were taken into custody. Up to seven motorcycles, including the one that was stolen from Kheora, have been found and seized thus far after their disclosure. The matter is still being investigated. According to the police, more recoveries are anticipated. [caption id="attachment_6297" align="alignnone" width="300"] Theft case solved, 7 stolen bikes recovered in Rajouri[/caption]
Srinagar, Nov 27 :According to authorities, seven students from an agricultural university were detained here on Monday under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for allegedly cheering the Indian cricket team's defeat in the World Cup final and yelling offensive slogans. According to the officials, the youths who were arrested are enrolled in classes at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)–Kashmir. Following an investigation by police into a complaint from a non-local student, who claimed his collegemates had harassed him and yelled offensive remarks after India lost the cup and final match to Australia, the students were taken into custody. According to the officials, the students have been charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and the UAPA. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_6294" align="alignnone" width="300"] Seven Students Booked Under UAPA For Raising Objectionable Slogans, Celebrating India Loss In WC[/caption]
JAMMU: The District Level Standing Committee on Security met on Monday, and District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya gave a review of the security situation in Jammu District's border areas. The Indo-Pakistan Border areas were thoroughly reviewed and a number of important issues were discussed during the meeting. The Indian Army and paramilitary officers present at the meeting, along with SSP Jammu Dr. Vinod Kumar, gave a thorough report on the security situation and the measures taken to prevent any enemy attempts at mischief.The DM specifically asked about the state of security and the steps being taken to stop enemy forces from trying to infiltrate or violate the ceasefire. He recognised the security forces' contribution to maintaining the region's peace and tranquilly as well as protecting the border. The DM emphasised the importance of development in border areas, emphasising improved connectivity and basic amenities for border residents given the particular difficulties their demographics present. He declared that the government is dedicated to raising the standard of living of border residents by providing all necessary infrastructure and amenities.The DM gave the district officers instructions to visit the border areas on a prearranged basis on a regular basis to monitor saturation and the implementation of government programmes, as well as to gather input on the complaints and demands of the local populace. It was instructed to the officers to continue working closely with the security services as well. The government will stop at nothing to address the concerns and goals of border citizens, Sachin Kumar emphasised. In order to preserve peace, law, and order in the border regions, he also urged the populace to work with the government and the security forces.The border areas are receiving special attention from the district administration due to the various challenges that the local people face. In addition to other officers, Sub Divisional Magistrates and Executive Engineers attended the meeting. [caption id="attachment_6291" align="alignnone" width="300"] DM, SSP review security scenario in border areas of district[/caption]
KUPWARA: According to an official statement released by the Indian Army, two people were arrested on Monday following the discovery of weapons and ammunition in the Kupwara district. According to the Indian Army, a Mobile Vehicle Interception Post (MVIP) was set up at Kupwara's Gushi Bridge as part of Operation GUSHI. On X, the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army stated, "In a Joint Operation launched by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police on specific intelligence, a Mobile Vehicle Interception Post (MVIP) was established today at Gushi Bridge at Kupwara where two suspected individuals were apprehended." "Four hand Grenades, one Pistol with ammunition along with other incriminating materials were recovered," it continued. Investigations are currently being conducted further. [caption id="attachment_6288" align="alignnone" width="300"] Arms, ammunition recovered in Kupwara; 2 held[/caption]
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