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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…

Reasi Police seizes 74 vehicles
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Reasi Police seizes 74 vehicles

REASI: Reasi Police, operating under the direction of SSP Amit Gupta, has initiated a special drive to crack down on traffic violators on all high-risk routes in the district. Reasi police conducted a special drive in response to the tragic Doda road accident. They seized 72 vehicles and charged 272 people for various traffic offences, including overloading, driving too fast, not wearing a seat belt, overloading, and triple-riding. 55 drivers also had a medical examination, during which a number of health parameters were examined. DySP Hqrs, Reasi Neeraj Padyar and SHO Reasi Insp Vijay Sharma oversaw the examinations.The benefits of wearing headgear while driving were explained to all of the pillion riders during a briefing. They were also instructed to abide by traffic laws, refrain from reckless driving, and abstain from driving after drinking. The public and passengers valued the police's special drive initiative. District Police Reasi has issued a warning to drivers to refrain from overloading and other infractions, as these put not only their own lives in danger but also the lives of others. The police also urged the public to assist them and offer information if they see any drivers, particularly those operating passenger cars, driving carelessly or recklessly or overloading their vehicles. The police will take harsh measures against him. Individuals can disseminate the information via PCR Reasi by calling 01991-244956, or via PCR mobile numbers 9622856295/Dial 100 and ERSS 112. According to a police official, the informant's identity will remain undisclosed. [caption id="attachment_5749" align="alignnone" width="300"] Reasi Police seizes 74 vehicles[/caption]  

Jammu Police nab notorious thief with 40 tolas of stolen gold, cash
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Jammu Police nab notorious thief with 40 tolas of stolen gold, cash

JAMMU: Authorities declared that they had captured a renowned thief and taken 40 tolas (404 grammes) of stolen gold and money out of his possession. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Dr. Vinod Kumar, addressed the media at Police Station Janipur and stated that four distinct thefts had been reported in the areas that Police Stations Bakshi Nagar and Janipur oversee recently. Under the supervision of SP North, Kulbir Handa, a group of police officers led by SDPO West, Vikram Singh, and supported by SHO Janipur, Inspector Sikandar Singh, arrested a suspect, Shubham, of Gurah Qasim Nagar, Bakshi Nagar, Jammu, currently near the Kali Mata Temple, Shiv Nagar, Jammu, while investigating these cases, he said.The SSP Jammu stated that during interrogation, the suspect admitted to his role in the thefts. Upon his admission, the stolen gold, which weighed about 404 grammes (40 tolas) and included 296 grammes taken from areas under the jurisdiction of Bakshi Nagar and Janipur Police Stations, was found in his possession. According to him, the remaining gold was taken under Section 102 of the CrPC. The SSP Jammu went on to say that the accused, who committed multiple thefts in the areas under the control of Police Stations Janipur, Bakshi Nagar, and Domana, deliberately deposited the stolen gold in three separate financial institutions: the Janipur branch of Canara Bank; the Sarwal branch of Manappuram Finance Limited; and the Janipur branches of Muthoot Finance Limited.In response to a question concerning the steps taken against financial institutions that bought gold from dubious sources, the SSP Jammu said, "We're seeking legal opinion from experts on this subject to chargesheet such institutions." SSP Jammu described the accused's method of operation in detail, stating that they thoroughly surveyed every home, focusing on those that had been unattended for a predetermined amount of time. In contrast to rumours, the police officer stated that the accused did not belong to any gang and operated independently. SSP Jammu promised that the police are dedicated to completing the necessary legal procedures to return the remaining gold to its rightful owners as the investigation moves forward. [caption id="attachment_5746" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jammu Police nab notorious thief with 40 tolas of stolen gold, cash[/caption]  

ITBP jawan from Samba martyred in IED blast at Chattisgarh
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ITBP jawan from Samba martyred in IED blast at Chattisgarh

SAMBA : When word spread that a jawan from the village of Joginder Singh, in the Indian Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), had become a martyr in the Naxalite attack in Chattisgarh, a pall of doom fell over Abtal Katlan, a village close to Samba. The entire family was shocked to learn that Joginder Singh, a brave and promising soldier, had lost his life in an IED blast planted by Naxalites in the Bade Gobra area of the Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh shortly after receiving the message from ITBP Headquarters. We saw the family members crying and lamenting. After learning the news, the entire village was in rude shock and was at a loss for words when it came to consoling the family. Dilip Singh's son, Martyr Joginder Singh, was a courageous and well-behaved soldier.While on duty, he accompanied an ITBP party to pave the way for the polling party to return from Bade Gobra in the Chhatisgarh district of Gariaband. When a soldier manning the polling place stepped on an IED that the naxalites had planted, an explosion happened. Unaware that the Naxalites had planted an IED to destroy the Road Opening Party, the ITBP jawan headed out to retrieve the polling party, only to discover that fate had other plans for him and his comrades. In addition to his ageing parents, Martyr leaves behind his spouse, a nine-year-old son, an older brother, two younger brothers, and a sister. He came from a courageous family—his older brother had also retired from the Army, and his father, Dilip Singh, had also served as a Subedar. While one of his brothers works for the BSF, the other is also serving in the ITBP. [caption id="attachment_5743" align="alignnone" width="277"] ITBP jawan from Samba martyred in IED blast at Chattisgarh[/caption]  

Doda bus accident: LG Sinha meets the injured in hospital
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Doda bus accident: LG Sinha meets the injured in hospital

DODA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid visits to the injured residents of the Doda district bus accident and admitted them to the Government Medical College located in Jammu. The injured people's conditions were reported to the Lieutenant Governor. Upon meeting the medical team, he emphasised that every effort should be made to provide the best care possible. On Wednesday, a bus in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, fell into a gorge, resulting in up to 38 fatalities and 19 injuries. About 300 feet downhill, the bus carrying 55 people skidded off the Batote-Kishtwar national highway near Trungal-Assar.In addition, Sinha granted the kin of those who perished in the tragic bus accident an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh apiece. Additionally, he approved Rs. 1 lakh for the injured and promised the impacted families all possible help. He said in a tweet, "The next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the unfortunate bus accident in Assar, Doda, would receive an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each." The injured would receive Rs 1 lakh. The J&K UT Administration will help the impacted families as much as they can." [caption id="attachment_5730" align="alignnone" width="300"] Doda bus accident: LG Sinha meets the injured in hospital[/caption]    

298 vehicles fined, three drivers arrested in J&K for traffic violations
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298 vehicles fined, three drivers arrested in J&K for traffic violations

JAMMU:The Jammu and Kashmir Police fined the owners of 298 cars and impounded 20 of them in the districts of Doda and Rajouri on Friday as part of a crackdown on traffic infractions, officials said. They said that during the drive, three drivers were also taken into custody for breaking the rules governing motor vehicles. In response to public complaints about overloading, reckless driving, and poor road conditions, the police and administration have taken action. This comes after the tragic accident in the Trungal Assar area of Doda district on Wednesday, which resulted in 39 fatalities and 19 injuries."The police are taking a tough stance against traffic offenders. They have started a special drive and increased their monitoring of all routes in the district. Thirteen cars have been seized and 132 have been challaned, an official stated. In addition, five formal complaints were filed against the drivers for overloading, according to the police, who also stated that the drivers were taken into custody and their cars seized. In addition to impounding seven vehicles and fining 166 offenders, the police in Rajouri conducted a district-wide operation. They also reported that one case for reckless driving had been filed at the Manjakote police station. According to the police, an appeal has been made to everyone to ensure that they follow traffic laws in letter and spirit and to properly coordinate with law enforcement to prevent accidents on the roads. [caption id="attachment_5727" align="alignnone" width="300"] 298 vehicles fined, three drivers arrested in J&K for traffic violations[/caption]