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JK Govt removes W&W LC for corruption

editor October 10, 2023

SRINAGAR : In accordance with its stated policy of having no tolerance for employee misconduct or corruption, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the dismissal of Ruquiya Akhter, the Watch and Ward Woman of the former J&K Legislative Council, which is now under the supervision of the Department of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs. According to Clause (vii) of Rule-30 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956, the employee has been terminated from employment because it was determined that they had engaged in misconduct and flagrant violations of the Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees (Conduct) Rules, 1971.at the course of the investigation, it became clear that while the official was working at the J&K office of the Advocate General, a bogus appointment order had been issued, and she had been receiving large sums of money into her account by luring unwary applicants with the prospect of a government post. The investigation officer came to the conclusion that all of the allegations made against the official were true. She will not be eligible for any pension benefits as a result of her dismissal from duty under the aforementioned provision. The official's termination order is intended to serve as a warning to other employees who are engaging in corrupt behaviour. [caption id="attachment_3785" align="alignnone" width="300"] JK Govt removes W&W LC for corruption[/caption]

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Omar : Denying democratic rights can push people of J&K to protest

editor October 10, 2023

SRINAGAR: Omar Abdullah, vice president of the National Conference, stated on Monday that people may come to the streets to demand their right to an elected government if the Election Commission does not make the polling date for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly public. According to Abdullah, we appear to be being forced into a position where we must demonstrate even for our democratic rights. The former chief minister was responding to a query on whether Jammu and Kashmir politics had deteriorated to the point where protests calling for assembly elections were necessary.In a press conference today, the Chief Election Commissioner stated that they will weigh all factors before making a decision on the polls in Jammu and Kashmir. He had before stated that J-K needed a void to be filled. We are curious about these factors. Are EVMs not being provided by the government? Is security not being provided by the government? If elections cannot be held, is the situation worse than it was in 1996? Is it worse than the fallout from the disaster in 2014?" he questioned. Abdullah claimed that the Solicitor General had stated that the government was prepared for elections at the Supreme Court during the hearing of Article 370 petitions, but that the Election Commission would have to make the final decision. "They are either hiding behind the EC or they lied in the SC,"The only reason (for the delay) that I can think of is BJP fear. Please let us know if there is any more information. The BJP has previously been hiding behind the Raj Bhawan. He continued, "Right now they are hiding behind the Election Commission. According to Abdullah, the "resounding" loss of the BJP in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections in Kargil may cause further delays in the holding of elections for the Jammu and Kashmir legislature, panchayats, and urban local bodies. "We are prepared for elections, but the Centre and the BJP are not because they are afraid, I have always claimed. At this point, if they had their way, they wouldn't even hold elections for the parliament, according to the data that is available today. We might conclude from this outcome that our elections have become more distant from us, he continued. The NC leader argued that the Chief Election Commissioner need to inform Jammu and Kashmir's citizens whether they enjoy the same right to vote as citizens in other areas of the nation. "Are the people of Jammu and Kashmir not entitled to vote for their leaders? They don't have the same rights as the people of Rajasthan, Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, and MP, he continued. Abdullah asserted that the administration had claimed that the long-standing desire of the people of Ladakh had been met after Article 370 was repealed in 2019 and Jammu and Kashmir was divided into two Union territories. "However, the results of the election show that the Ladakhi people did not approve of it. They suffered the same harm from the split as the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who are currently protesting it, he said. "BJP will claim that the outcome was caused by Kargil's Muslim majority. The question that follows is: Was JK's divide caused by religion? When questioned about the lieutenant governor's claim that 80% of Jammu and Kashmir residents were satisfied with the current political climate, Abdullah remarked Manoj Sinha appeared to have an obsession with the number 80. "I can see that he finds the number 80 to be fascinating. He sees 80 in everything, as I've noticed. Why did he offer a 20% discount while he gave statistics about his popularity? He is welcome to have 100%, he said. According to Abdullah, if events were to be taken at face value, Prime Minister Narendra Modi might abolish elections. "If things can be done like this, then Modi can say 80 per cent of people like him and there is no need for elections," he stated. When questioned about the BJP's accusation that opposition parties were promoting dynastic politics, Abdullah responded that elections allow the public to make decisions.…

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Dr Jitendra Singh addresses ‘India-Sweden Innovation Day’ meet, promises deeper collaboration

editor October 9, 2023

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, addressed the 10th "India-Sweden Innovation Day" meeting today. He pledged deeper cooperation between the two nations and called for strengthening India-Sweden bilateral cooperation to effectively address pressing global challenges while remaining steadfast in the pursuit of immediate goals on the path to a more prosperous future. Dr. Jitendra Singh, who spoke on behalf of the Indian government, said that businesses on both sides should be encouraged to collaborate in research and exchange human resources.Dr. Jitendra Singh noted that nine Swedish companies visited India this year as part of the India-Sweden Innovations Accelerator programme in order to expand their export and investment opportunities in the area of green technology and strengthen ties between Sweden and India in this field. The Minister mentioned that in 2023, both nations would mark the fifth anniversary of the Sweden-India Joint Declaration on Innovation Partnership for a Sustainable Future as well as the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. The 10th India Sweden Innovation Day's theme is "Innovation for a Better World," according to him, and it is a momentous occasion.Dr. Jitendra Singh reaffirmed that the goal of this historic occasion is to realise a net-zero future by leveraging our individual areas of expertise and driving ecologically sustainable growth. Dr. Jitendra Singh said that in May 2022, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji reaffirmed their commitment to encouraging cooperative research and innovation across a variety of fields, including polar and space research. The relationship, according to the minister, spans a number of industries, including energy, clean technology, new materials, space, the circular and bio-based economy, health and life sciences, and transportation and eMobility.In accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, he also said that the India-Sweden Innovation Partnership builds links between institutions, R&D-intensive industries, and creative entrepreneurs. Dr. Jitendra Singh reported that the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has announced the INDIA-SWEDEN Collaborative Industrial Research & Development call in association with the Swedish Government Agency for Innovation Systems (VINNOVA). According to him, this effort is a crucial component of the larger Sweden-India Innovation Partnership, which seeks to increase competitiveness and find creative solutions to urgent global problems like climate change and sustainable development.Dr. Jitendra Singh pointed out that the joint call for proposals between Sweden and India in the area of the circular economy was first made public last year. Three large projects in all were supported through this call, which was co-funded by nine Indian and nine Swedish funding organisations for the Joint Programme. On March 13, 2023, a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) was formally approved, creating a cooperation between the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT), the Department of Science and Technology, and the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB).This partnership aims to promote knowledge exchange and the advancement of research while strengthening collaboration and research ties between academic institutions in Sweden and India through the organisation of seminars, workshops, and conferences. Dr. Jitendra Singh also thanked Andreas Carlson, Minister of Infrastructure, Government of Sweden, for participating in the 10th annual India Sweden Innovation Day. Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that India is ready to strengthen the bilateral partnership, particularly in the area of science and technology, as well as to support our innovation ecosystem. The Minister went on to say that the success of our bilateral diplomatic relations has been a result of our shared values and dedication to fair trade and globalisation.I am really happy to observe that the area of India and Sweden's bilateral relationship that is growing the fastest is innovation cooperation, he continued. Swedish ambassador to India Tanmaya Lal, Robin Sukhia, president of the Sweden-India Business Council, and Sanjoo Malhotra, CEO of India Unlimited also spoke at the event in addition to Hon. Jan Thesleff, the ambassador of India to Sweden. [caption id="attachment_3776" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dr Jitendra Singh addresses 'India-Sweden Innovation Day' meet, promises deeper collaboration[/caption]

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NC, Cong To Hold Chief Executive Councillor Post In LAHDC-Kargil In Rotation: Omar

editor October 9, 2023

Srinagar, Oct 9: Omar Abdullah, the head of the National Conference, claimed on Monday that his party and the Congress had an accord prior to the election regarding the rotation of the chief executive councillor position in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil. Together, the National Conference and Congress won 22 of the 26 seats up for election in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil on October 4. Four voting members are proposed by the administration for the 30-member council.The National Conference, which is now the single-largest party, got 12 seats, according to the officials, while its ally Congress won 10 seats. According to them, the BJP won two seats and two Independent candidates also won. "We shall have rotating chief executive councillors in Kargil for two and a half years each, that was decided before the elections. According to Abdullah, it hasn't changed in light of the results and wouldn't have changed even if we had 16 seats and the Congress only had six.He responded, "Being the bigger partner, the National Conference should be the first," when asked which party would run for the position first. Additionally, that would be in keeping with the coalition dharma. The Congress wouldn't want to set the tone for the INDIA coalition, in my opinion. Will the Congress give up the prime minister's position for a lesser partner if it wins the most votes in the Lok Sabha elections? asked the leader of the National Conference. Abdullah responded that the National Conference was open to conversations on the topic when asked if his party was prepared for a pre-election partnership with the Congress in future elections in Jammu and Kashmir."We are prepared to have a conversation. However, the INDIA coalition has not yet started talking about seat sharing, he continued. [caption id="attachment_3770" align="alignnone" width="300"] NC, Cong To Hold Chief Executive Councillor Post In LAHDC-Kargil In Rotation: Omar[/caption]

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32,355 SPOs , 4,153 Village Defence Groups Deployed In J&K

editor October 9, 2023

New Delhi, Oct 9: In Jammu and Kashmir, a total of 32,355 Special Police Officers and 4,153 Village Defence Groups (VDG) were assigned various duties for the protection of people and coanti-terrorists activities. The security situation in Jammu and Kashmir was impacted by terrorist and secessionist activity that was sponsored and backed from across the border for approximately three decades, according to the annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs for 2022–2023.According to the report, terrorists are continuing to cross the border into Jammu and Kashmir through both the International Border and the Line of Control. According to the MHA annual report, the Jammu and Kashmir government first announced the Village Defence Group programme in 1995. On August 14, 2022, the programme was amended and re-notified in light of the current security environment. "Village Defence Guards are the official title for the Village Defence Group members. According to the report, 4,153 Village Defence Groups have been established out of the 4,985 total authorised members of the Village Defence Group.The Village Defence Committee (VDC) was the VDG's first name. According to sources, the concept to establish VDC originated from arming former service members during the 1965 and 1971 wars to prevent Pakistani espionage and infiltration. The VDCs were established in the Jammu region to provide locals with the means of self-defense against ongoing terrorist threats. According to the plan, each VDC had a Special Police Officer (SPO) in command and 10 to 15 additional volunteer members, most of whom were former service veterans. They were provided with.303 rifles and ammo. The SPO in charge of the VDC received compensation, but everyone else was a volunteer.Village Defence Groups—members of which are referred to as Village Defence Guards (VDGs)—were formed in 2020, updating the Village Defence Committees' strategy. The committees' organisational structure has also altered, in addition to the name. All VDGs are now paid, in contrast to VDCs where only SPOs were. According to the officials, certain VDGs are paid a uniform salary of Rs 4,000 per month, while others are paid Rs 4,500 per month in more susceptible locations. The District Superintendent of Police or Senior Superintendent of Police is in charge of the VDGs' operations.The sanctioned strength of Special Police Officers (SPOs) is currently 34,707, of which 32,355 SPOs are appointed, according to the MHA annual report. The Jammu and Kashmir Police oversee and direct them as they complete the different tasks assigned to them. In Jammu & Kashmir, the Special Police Officers (SPOs) institution was established in 1995. According to the report, the main goal of the creation of SPOs was to aid law enforcement agencies in the fight against terrorism, involve the local population in protecting themselves, and assist the Jammu and Kashmir Police and paramilitary forces in containing the threat of militancy.SPOs in the Jammu and Kashmir Police are now paid up to Rs 18,000 per month in the following increments: SPOs with less than three years' experience are paid Rs 6,000, SPOs with more than three years' experience but less than five years' experience are paid Rs 9,000, SPOs with more than five years' experience but less than ten years' experience are paid Rs 12,000, SPOs with more than ten years' experience but less than fifteen years' experience are paid Rs 15,000. [caption id="attachment_3761" align="alignnone" width="300"] 32,355 SPOs , 4,153 Village Defence Groups Deployed In…

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EC : Polls In J&K Will Be Held At ‘Right Time’ Keeping Security Situation In Mind

editor October 9, 2023

New Delhi, Oct 9: The Election Commission announced on Monday that elections in Jammu and Kashmir would take place at the "right time" while taking into account the local security situation. This was said by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar during a news conference to reveal the dates for the assembly elections in five states. According to him, the polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be held when the commission determines it is the "right time" in light of the local elections already taking place and the security situation.A different question was addressed to Kumar, who responded that announcements of freebies usually have the "tadka" of populism and that the general public has a right to know where the freebies will come from. The Election Commission announced that voting will take place in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram on various dates from November 7 to 30. Votes for the five states will be tallied on December 3, setting the stage for the 2024 Lok Sabha election semifinals. Prior to the Lok Sabha elections next year, this will be the final round of assembly elections. [caption id="attachment_3758" align="alignnone" width="300"] EC : Polls In J&K Will Be Held At ‘Right Time’ Keeping Security Situation In Mind[/caption]

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Chopper service to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine becomes expensive

editor October 9, 2023

JAMMU: Beginning today, those who wish to use the helicopter service between Katra and Sanjhi Chhat while visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine will have to pay more. According to reports, the airline that was awarded the contract for the following three years has set its one-way air fare at Rs. 2100 per person and its round-trip air fare at Rs. 4200 per person. It used to cost Rs 1820 per person for a one-way ticket between Katra and Sanjhi Chhat and Rs 3640 for an up-and-down ticket. As a result, starting today, the air fare for the helicopter service will have increased by more than 20%. The amount of GST to be paid on the chopper ticket is unclear, according to the sources. [caption id="attachment_3748" align="alignnone" width="300"] Chopper service to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine becomes expensive[/caption]

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Ram Leela to be staged at Dewan Mandir from 15 Oct : Yudhvir

editor October 9, 2023

JAMMU: Yudhvir Sethi, vice president of the J&K BJP and chairman of Shree Sanatan Dharam Natak Samaj, Dewan Mandir Club, announced the upcoming Ram Leela, which would start on the auspicious first day of Navratra, October 15, carrying on a rich cultural tradition that dates back more than 160 years. Anil Masoom, the club president, and Sat Paul Sharma, the director, joined Yudhvir Sethi in a press conference to express their excitement for the approaching Ram Leela. Ram Leela is a long-standing custom that portrays our culture in dramatic fashion, and Sethi emphasised the importance of preserving it in its entirety.He claimed that for at over 160 years, the Ram Leela has been a beloved tradition, enthralling audiences from the same stage. He said that well-known Bollywood actors like Om Parkash, Om Puri, and PrithviRaj Chouhan had appeared at the Ram Leela Club. The Ram Leela aims to present fresh artists and scenes this year, revitalising the experience for visitors. The talented cast set to perform in Ram Leela included Laxman Puri, Vijay Sharma, Sahil Gupta, Sanjana, Sanjeev Kerni, Kannav Chopra, Subash Jamwal, Rakun, Rakesh Dogra, Amit Khajuria, Pawan Sharma, Raj Kumar, Ram Paul, Litchee Sharma, Sachin Sharma, Ajay Kumar, Sanjeev Anand, Rishu, Ramesh Kumar, Jitender Sharma, Abhi Sharma, Rajesh Kumar, and many more.Vishal Gupta, Chanchal Sharma, and Kuldeep Verma will write and score the event's music. Ashok Gupta will be in charge of the lighting design, and Sardar Harbhajan Singh, Ajay, Rahul, and Kala will design the sets. The people of Jammu City were cordially invited by Yudhvir Sethi to the Ram Leela to offer their support for the accomplished performers of the Ram Leela Club. He continued, "Their presence will undoubtedly boost the performers' spirits, ensuring the continuation of this beloved cultural tradition." [caption id="attachment_3742" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ram Leela to be staged at Dewan Mandir from 15 Oct : Yudhvir[/caption]

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Railways to set up restaurants in retired trains coaches at Jammu & Katra stations

editor October 9, 2023

JAMMU: At the Katra and Jammu train stations, the Indian Railways is transforming two abandoned train cars into restaurants with a specific theme. Old train cars are being renovated and converted into rail coach restaurants as part of a project called "Beautiful Restaurants on Wheels". In Jammu and Katra, two rail-coach restaurants are being constructed. This is an Indian Railways programme whereby outdated coaches are transformed into dining cars. According to Jammu's Divisional Transportation Manager, Prateek Srivastava, two distinct parties have received contracts. He said that the aggregate sales of the two AC restaurants will be Rs. 50 lakh. "Under this plan, we are offering these coaches to private parties to create state-of-the-art restaurants according to their own designs," he stated.The coaches are already in place, and the first coach restaurant is scheduled to debut in December. 'Annapurna' and 'Maa Durga' will have been the names of the two eateries. "The transformation of a coach into a fully operational restaurant will take 90 days. According to Annapurna Restaurant owner Pradeep Gupta, it would be furnished with all necessary amenities. Similar restaurants have already been successfully opened in nine or ten of India's busiest railway stations. "The programme is being tested across the country. According to my knowledge, it is already in use at a number of rail hubs, including Varanasi, Jabalpur, Bhopal, and Lucknow. According to him, the two eateries at the Jammu and Katra train stations would also sell non-vegetarian food and have air conditioning. According to Delhi-based traveller Surjeet Singh, visitors to Jammu are enthusiastic about the rail-coach restaurants. "It will significantly enhance the area's beauty. The restaurant is the first of its sort in this area and provides a distinctive and diverse dining experience at the railway station, he said. It is a wonderful step, remarked Rajiv Dwivedi, who was visiting the Mata Vaishnodevi cave temple. We appreciate the government's initiative in pursuing this. I think the meal will be top-notch.According to officials, the Food-on-Wheels restaurants operated by the Railways would have fashionable exteriors and interiors, as well as display panels offering virtual tours of several locations in Jammu and Kashmir and images exhibiting the cultural heart of Dograland. [caption id="attachment_3731" align="alignnone" width="300"] Railways to set up restaurants in retired trains coaches at…

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Post Art 370 J&K equitably empowered: Rana, Pawan

editor October 9, 2023

UDHAMPUR: Senior BJP leaders Pawan Gupta and Devender Singh Rana today described the political developments of August 5, 2019 as the beginning of a new era in Jammu and Kashmir with people of both regions getting equal opportunities in political discourse and ending the hegemony of selected few. They claimed that J&K has been equally empowered politically, socially, and economically post abrogation of Article 370. The two leaders stated the people in this region of the country demanded a change in the stereotypical political management, which had remained the province of the privileged few and benefited the elite political class alone, when speaking to a public gathering at Jhib Thathi in Udhampur this afternoon.Gupta credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership for bringing about such a significant transformation, saying the people of Jammu and Kashmir are now boldly looking towards their economic freedom and political empowerment after escaping the confines of hopelessness. According to Gupta, the BJP has been operating in mission mode to satisfy the ambitions of all social groups, regardless of religion, region, or caste. For the BJP, politics is a means of serving the populace and guiding the country to new heights of growth and progress. He continued, "This is what the world has been witnessing with envy as India's stature is growing in every field." He made reference to the people-friendly policies of the current administration, which put people first and are geared towards the welfare and advancement of all social groups. Devender Rana, who spoke at the event, showed confidence in the ability of Jammu and Kashmir to advance and develop under the strong leadership of Narendra Modi, who has emerged as a worldwide figurehead and to whom nations on all continents seek for guidance in addressing issues that affect them. He made reference to the Prime Minister's pioneering role in the war situation in Ukraine and the safe passage of Indians and others by defeating both foes in this context. Back home, he cited important efforts like the women's reservation bill and asserted that they will revolutionise the political empowerment of almost half the population. The lives of the people, according to Rana, have been changed by other ground-breaking programmes like Ayushman Bharat, One Nation-One Ration Card, StartUp, Digital Bharat, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Jan Dhan Yojana, Izzat Ghar project, and many more. As part of a special dispensation, he claimed, over 50 crore families nationwide, including the entire population of Jammu and Kashmir, are eligible for the health coverage of Rs 5 lakh apiece. According to him, the Prime Minister's dedication to the general welfare keeps every employee on mission to fulfil his dream of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Pryas, and Sabka Vishwas. The Prime Minister, he claimed, is guiding India towards becoming the Vishwa Guru. He stated that Bharat is now aiming to be one of the top three economic powers in the world over the next few years, adding that this will occur as Modi Hai Tu Mumkin Hai. Bharat just surpassed China to become the fifth economic power in the world. Lal Chand, DDC Chairman, DDC Members Ashu Sharma, Pinky Devi, Puran Chand Sharma, Balwan Singh, BDC Chairman, MC chairman Dr. Jogeshwar Gupta, Councillors Subash Gupta, Anil Arora, and Shashi Pal Sharma were prominent attendees on the occasion. Pardhan Mandal Jib Rehambal, Krishan Dutt Mandal Pardhan Krimchi Mansar, Dinkar Gupta, Mandal Pardhan Udhampur, Sarpanches -Prithpal Singh, Darshana Devi, Pawan Sharma, Shiv Dev Singh, Lalita Devi , Girdhari Padha, Pritam Singh, Prominent people-Pankaj Mahajan, Virender Badyal, Pankaj Kerni, Charanjeet Singh, Vir Chander Sharma, Sandeep Sharma, Dharamveer Singh Jamwal, Dilbahadur Singh, Kuldeep Singh Jamwal and others. [caption id="attachment_3725" align="alignnone" width="300"] Post Art 370 J&K equitably empowered: Rana, Pawan[/caption]

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