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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…

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Indian Army’s K9 awarded for tracking down Pakistani terrorists during Rajouri encounter
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Indian Army’s K9 awarded for tracking down Pakistani terrorists during Rajouri encounter

RAJOURI: The Northern Army Commendation Card was given to Indian Army dog Domino and his handler Lance Naik Lucky Kumar for finding a Pakistani terrorist during their recent encounter in Rajouri. Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi immediately presented them with their awards after Domino tracked down the terrorists' hiding places by following their blood trail. This made it easier for the security personnel to find and eliminate the threat. Awarded to Indian Army personnel for gallantry, distinguished service, or devotion to duty is the Northern Army Commendation Card.After being hurt in a gunfight, Domino helped the troops locate the terrorists' hideout by following his blood trail in the Kalakote area, according to Indian Army officials. On Friday, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, the commander of the Northern Army, visited the Kalakote area in Rajouri to review the operational situation following the encounter that resulted in the elimination of two Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists, including its top commander, and the deaths of five Indian Army personnel while performing their duties. According to Army officials, the Lieutenant General was briefed on the operation. Two Army Captains and five soldiers were killed in the gunfight that continued from Wednesday.In the Dharamsala neighbourhood of Bajimaal, there was a confrontation between terrorists and a joint team of the Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police. It was revealed that Quari was the top LeT commander. The army also disclosed that significant amounts of "War Like Stores" had been found at the location of the encounter. Quari was notorious for masterminding a number of attacks, such as the one in which six defenceless civilians were killed on January 23 in Dangri, and the attacks in Rajouri's Poonch areas known as the Kandi attacks. According to an army official, his removal deals a serious blow to the resurgence of terrorism in these areas. Meanwhile, army officers and soldiers were seen paying their final respects to their fallen comrades in heartbreaking images from Friday's wreath-laying ceremony. [caption id="attachment_6104" align="alignnone" width="256"] Indian Army's K9 awarded for tracking down Pakistani terrorists during Rajouri encounter[/caption]      

Northern Army commander reviews operational situation in Rajouri
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Northern Army commander reviews operational situation in Rajouri

RAJOURI: On Friday, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, the commander of the Northern Army, visited the Kalakote area of the Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir and assessed the state of operations there. The visit occurred the day after security forces in Rajouri's Darmsal area shot and killed two foreign terrorists from the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) group, including the mastermind of several attacks. The gunfight lasted 36 hours. Five soldiers lost their lives in the gunfight: Lance Naik Sanjay Bisht, Paratrooper Sachin Laur, Hav Abdul Majid, Capt. M V Pranjal, and Capt. Shubham Gupta."Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Army Commander Northern Command, visited Kalakote area in Rajouri and reviewed the operational situation," the Army's Northern Command stated on X. He was given an update on the last operation. According to the statement, the brave soldiers and Army Dog "Domino" were commended and honoured by the Army Commander for a successful operation despite extremely challenging terrain and inclement weather. [caption id="attachment_6101" align="alignnone" width="300"] Northern Army commander reviews operational situation in Rajouri[/caption]    

Chain Singh wins 3 gold in national shooting Championship
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Chain Singh wins 3 gold in national shooting Championship

JAMMU: In the national championship that was held in New Delhi, Indian shooter Chain Singh took home three gold medals. At the 66th National Shooting Championship in New Delhi, he took home three gold medals. He also set a new 50-meter rifle prone national record. Chain Singh is a native of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. He won the gold medal in the individual division of the 7th Asian Airgun Championship in Kuwait, the bronze medal in the men's 50-meter rifle three positions event at the 2014 Asian Games, and six gold medals in total—three in individual and three in team events—at the 2016 South Asian Games. In 2007, Chain Singh received his gun training in the Indian Army. [caption id="attachment_6071" align="alignnone" width="189"] Chain Singh wins 3 gold in national shooting Championship[/caption]