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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…

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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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Light Rain Likely In Higher Reaches Of Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Nov 26:  According to officials on Sunday, the minimum temperature in the majority of Kashmir's locations rose above freezing, offering some respite to the locals from the bitterly cold weather. Every weather station in the valley had a minimum temperature that was above freezing, with the exception of Pahalgam and Kupwara. The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, reportedly recorded a minimum temperature of zero degrees Celsius, up from minus one degree Celsius the night before, according to the officials.They claimed that a low of 0.5 degrees Celsius was recorded at the well-known ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir. According to the officials, the minimum temperature in Qazigund, the town that serves as the entry point to the south Kashmir valley, was as low as minus 0.6 degrees Celsius, and the lowest temperature in Kokernag town was 1.5 degrees Celsius. At minus 1.8 degrees Celsius, the tourist destination of Pahalgam in the south Kashmir Anantnag district was the coldest place in the valley, down from minus 3.4 degrees the night before. In the north Kashmiri town of Kupwara, the minimum temperature dropped to minus 0.7 degrees Celsius.According to the Met Office, Sunday's weather is expected to be mostly dry and partly to generally cloudy. From Monday through November 30, there is a chance of light rain or snow in isolated to dispersed locations in the higher regions of Kashmir, according to the report. [caption id="attachment_6186" align="alignnone" width="300"] Light Rain Likely In Higher Reaches Of Kashmir[/caption]

7 Baratis injured in road mishap in Poonch

POONCH: According to police, a car they were riding in in the Mandi tehsil of the Poonch region of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday caused an accident that left seven people injured. According to a police spokesman, the accident happened this morning when a car transporting baratis lost control close to Nayabat Saujiyan. He stated that at the time of the accident, the car with registration number Jk12 8618 was travelling from Barari to the Degwar area. He said that the injured were moved, with the assistance of the locals, to the sub-district hospital Mandi. [caption id="attachment_6163" align="alignnone" width="300"] 7 Baratis injured in road mishap in Poonch[/caption]

DGP RR Swain holds first Public Darbaar in Jammu, redresses people’s grievances

JAMMU: In order to investigate public complaints, Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police (DGP), RR Swain, hosted the inaugural "Public Darbaar" on Saturday. After investigating their complaints, the DGP gave officials the appropriate instructions. The freshly introduced grievance redressal programme was held today for the first time in Jammu after being held in Kashmir previously. Speaking, a local said, "This is the first time we have been able to attend such a forum and talk about our issues directly with the DGP." DGP Swain has introduced the Grievance Redressal Programme in an effort to connect with the district's common people and address their issues. [caption id="attachment_6160" align="alignnone" width="300"] DGP RR Swain holds first Public Darbaar in Jammu, redresses people's grievances[/caption]        

Div Com reviews land issues for Development of Industrial Estates in districts

JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar examined today the Industries & Commerce Department's land-related concerns as well as the creation of Industrial Estates in the Districts. The Div Com thoroughly examined the land acquisition process for industrial estates in every district of the Jammu division, as well as the obstacles that the departments of the stakeholders were facing. It was advised that every district has land designated for the construction of industrial estates. The Div Com requested that representatives from the Industries department visit districts to verify the viability of the designated land.In addition to the progress made in resolving the land-related issues, trite discussions were held regarding the development of new estates and the augmentation of existing ones. Each case's current status was reported to the Div Com by the concerned Deputy Commissioner. It was advised that the majority of the problems have been fixed and that the remaining ones will be done so shortly. DCs were instructed by the Div Com to work with the Industries Department to resolve the outstanding land issues. In order to seek coordination for timely issue resolution, the Industries Department employees were also asked to maintain communication with DCs and revenue officers.The Department of Commerce gave DCs instructions to draw boundaries on the designated land and turn it over to the Industries and Commerce Department so that Industrial Estates could be established. Resolving the land issues for the approach roads to the sites was another directive given to the DCs. In order to create a supportive environment for the establishment of new industries, the Div Com urged the District Administration and relevant departments to take proactive measures in advance. It was requested of the Deputy Commissioners to create development plans for industrial estates in their individual districts. The Division Committee emphasised the necessity of creating industrial parks in each of the division's districts.Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma of Samba, MD SIDCO/SICOP of Inderjeet, Director Industries of Arun Manhas, Chief Engineers of JPDCL of Jal Shakti, DFO Social Forestry, Assistant Commissioner Central, and other Deputy Commissioners participated in the meeting via video conference, as did concerned officers. [caption id="attachment_6144" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div Com reviews land issues for Development of Industrial Estates in districts[/caption]