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LG chairs District Review Meeting at Shopian

editor October 5, 2023

SHOPIAN : Today at Shopian, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha presided over the District Review Meeting and reviewed the district's ongoing development projects as well as the implementation of numerous UT and Central Government Schemes. Our goal is to use the potential of each district to boost J&K's economy. To ensure that every home receives the benefits of the development, every official at all levels of administration must fulfil his duties with greater dedication and sensitivity, the Lt. Governor added. He instructed the officials to conduct routine surveys to find new applicants for the programmes sponsored by the federal government and the local governments as well as youngsters with any form of birth abnormality. The Lt. Governor gave instructions to connect every farmer in the district with agricultural-related initiatives and programmes and to increase their registration on the Daksh portal after reviewing the progress made in the agriculture and allied sectors. The District Administration and other officials were persuaded by the Lt. Governor to encourage the establishment of cold storage and other industrial units at the local level. For the District's employment and export plans to be implemented successfully, a solid strategy must be developed. He advised using Block Diwas as a springboard to increase young self-employment and options for generating income. The district's tourism potential should be exploited in all possible ways, and Amrit Sarovars should be promoted as tourist attractions, according to him.The Lt Governor also requested a thorough report on the financial aid provided to women, ST, and SC under Stand Up India, and he ordered that district administration and banking institutions hold frequent meetings. The Lt. Governor instructed the officials to take comprehensive steps to provide road connectivity to every village in the district with an emphasis on increasing connectivity in rural regions. He ordered the police and district administration to launch targeted programmes to protect children from the dangers of drug abuse and urged everyone in society to work together in the fight against narcotics. Deputy Commissioner Shopian Faz Lul Haseeb provided a summary of the district's development situation.The Lt. Governor later spoke with representatives from the PRI and ULB, the District Bar Association, the Tribal Community, the Fruit Growers & Cold Chain Association, and Political Leaders to learn more about their pressing concerns. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, CEO of Mission Youth, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Secretary of the Youth Services and Sports Department, Sarmad Hafeez, Divisional Commissioner for Kashmir Vijay Bidhuri, HODs and District officers. [caption id="attachment_3560" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG chairs District Review Meeting at Shopian[/caption]

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Udhampur’s Kaladi and Basohli Pashmina get GI Tag

editor October 5, 2023

SRINAGAR: Congratulations are in order from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to the families, weavers, and producers of the Basohli Pashmina and Kaladi dairy products from Udhampur for receiving the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. "A moment of pride for J&K. Basohli Pashmina & Udhampur Kaladi get Geographical Indication (GI) Tag," the Lt. Governor wrote in a tweet. It will raise the spirits of the families who produce the Kaladi dairy product and the weavers. Congratulations to the UT population. "My sincere gratitude to GoI, Association of Producers, NABARD, UT Department and all other stakeholders for their effort to further boost export and to secure the future of thousands of families associated with these two glorious cultural and heritage symbols of J&K UT," he wrote in a tweet. [caption id="attachment_3557" align="alignnone" width="300"] Udhampur's Kaladi and Basohli Pashmina get GI Tag[/caption]

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Rahul & Vicky Shaw re-appointed chairs for PHDCCI J&K

editor October 5, 2023

JAMMU: Following the successful conclusion of the 118th annual Session of the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry today reappointed Rahul Sahai and A P Vicky Shaw as Chairman for the Jammu and Kashmir areas. The honourable Sanjeev Agarwal, National President of PHDCCI, made the choice and expressed his belief in their capacity to lead the Chamber and forward its goals. Rahul Sahai, the second generation chief executive of the Sahai Group of Companies and the late Ram Sahai's son, has more than 25 years of expertise in policy advocacy and human resources management. He also serves as the president of the Transport Nagar Association of Jammu. He has spent approximately 30 years working closely with PHDCCI. He has also served as the head of various organisations in J&K and as chairman of the CII J&K Council. Rahul Sahai and A P Vicky Shaw expressed their appreciation to Central Leadership Sanjeev Aggarwal for reappointing them and having faith in their capacity to lead the Chamber. They emphasised their dedication to advancing the business community of J&K and fostering regional economic development. From the Shaw business dynasty in J&K, A P Vicky Shaw, a renowned professional golfer and significant player in the hospitality and handicraft industries, brings a lot of knowledge and expertise to his position. Shaw has a history in the hospitality sector and has shown excellent leadership skills as well as a profound awareness of the requirements and difficulties faced by businesses in J&K. Vicky Shaw is notable for having previously held the position of President of the Professional Golfers Association of India, underscoring his dedication to both the corporate and athletic areas. As a result of his commitment and love for the community, he has become a recognised Rotarian and received the renowned Paul Harris fellowship in recognition of his remarkable efforts. Rahul Sahai and Vicky Shaw will continue to put in endless effort as chairman to promote cooperation, provide networking opportunities, and champion the requirements of regional businesses.Their combined vision and commitment to the PHD Chamber's goals are expected to further strengthen J&K's standing as a vibrant centre of business and industry. [caption id="attachment_3554" align="alignnone" width="300"] Rahul & Vicky Shaw re-appointed chairs for PHDCCI J&K[/caption]

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LG inaugurates Jagadguru Sri Ramanujacharya Saraswathi Bhandaram Digital Library and Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt Branch, Kashmir

editor October 5, 2023

SRINAGAR: Today, Jagadguru Sri Ramanujacharya Saraswathi Bhandaram Digital Library and Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt Branch, Kashmir were officially opened in Shivpora, Srinagar, by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The Lt Governor congratulated Jagadguru Sri Ramanujacharya ji's devotees and the Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt on the occasion in his speech. The Lt Governor reported that Union Home Minister Amit Shah ji had sent his best wishes and promised to personally visit Mutt's Kashmir branch. The Lt. Governor recalled Jagadguru Sri Ramanujacharya's enormous contributions to society. "Sri Ramanujacharya advocated love, peace, compassion, universal brotherhood, and social equality through his vishishtadvaita philosophy. The Lt. Governor added, "He demonstrated to society the way of virtue, righteousness, and devotionalism that encouraged the 'Bhakti Movement'.The Lt Governor also emphasised Kashmir's strong spiritual ties to Sri Ramanujacharya ji. Jagadguru had flown to Kashmir to consult the Bodhayana Vritti Grantha on the Brahma Sutras while writing the epic "Sri Bhasya." The Lt. Governor noted that after finishing this extensive and well-known work, he returned to Kashmir and dedicated Sri Bhasya to Maa Sharada. The Lt. Governor agreed with the UT Government's determination to restore Jammu and Kashmir to its former splendour, which is led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. According to the Lt. Governor, "We are witnessing a revival of J&K's cultural identity and spiritual traditions, which have always encouraged coexistence of virtually all major religions and spiritual streams known to humankind and provided the world with the ideals of humanism, communal harmony, and peace." He claimed that the Kashmir Branch of the Mutt and the trove of timeless knowledge made accessible through the digital library will motivate us to create a society that is peaceful and harmonious. The Lt. Governor applauded the admirable effort to offer medical care at the Kashmir Branch of the Mutt. On behalf of the Mutt, H.H. Sri Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Narayana Ramanuja Jeeyar Swami Ji of the Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt thanked the Lt Governor and the UT Administration for their cooperation. The message of unity, peace, equality, and devotion to the world was proclaimed by Jagadguru Sri Ramanujacharya, who also motivated us to give back to society. We have already digitised 2000 volumes, and Swami Ji's ideas and teachings should be accessible to everyone, he said. The Sri Ramanuja Clinic will be managed by Ujala Cygnus Hospital, which will also provide free medical care. The patients would also receive online services from Bangalore experts. Senior military, civil, and police officers as well as devotees of Jagadguru Sri Ramanujacharya and members of the Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt were present. [caption id="attachment_3550" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG inaugurates Jagadguru Sri Ramanujacharya Saraswathi Bhandaram Digital Library and Sri Yadugiri…

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BJP using its ‘right hand’ ED as blackmailing tactic to intimidate opposition: Mehbooba

editor October 4, 2023

JAMMU: Mehbooba Mufti, the president of the PDP, charged the BJP-led central government on Wednesday with "using" the Enforcement Directorate against INDIA alliance leaders as a "blackmailing tactic" to scare the opposition. The Bihar caste survey, according to Mufti, is legitimate since it would demonstrate how greatly the underprivileged and disadvantaged have benefited in the past. "This (government) is a complete failure. The status of poverty has led to individuals ingesting poison. The ED has evolved into the BJP's right hand in this circumstance. In dealing with the opposition, it has failed. It is terrified of the alliance with INDIA.The Peoples Democratic Party leader claimed that it was utilizing the ED. She told reporters here: "This is a BJP blackmail ploy to scare the opposition. In connection with a money laundering investigation involving the Delhi excise policy, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a home raid on AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday morning. This is being done, she claimed, to distract the public's focus from the BJP government's failings across the board, especially in creating jobs, managing inflation, and protecting women's security. Mehbooba also made fun of the raids carried out on the news website NewsClick, claiming that they were carried out because "they are afraid of facing the truth." "This is the same procedure of their use of ED tactics," she continued. Mehbooba claimed that the caste census would demonstrate the historical benefits received by the underprivileged and uneducated. [caption id="attachment_3542" align="alignnone" width="300"] BJP using its 'right hand' ED as blackmailing tactic to intimidate opposition: Mehbooba[/caption]

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Operation to track down hiding terrorists enters 3 day in Rajouri

editor October 4, 2023

RAJOURI: On Wednesday, the third day of a cordon and search operation to find terrorists believed to be hiding in the Kalakote forest area of the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir began. Two Army personnel were hurt during a gunfight with militants on Monday, which sparked the operation. Police and security personnel are conducting a search operation in the area. However, no new contacts have been made in the region, according to a senior officer.They said that technological and surveillance tools were being employed to both maintain vigilance and find the terrorists believed to be hidden in the forested areas. Following information regarding suspicious movements, a joint team of the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police roped off the Broh and Soom forest areas in Kalakote on Monday. Two Army servicemen were hurt in retaliatory fire after the terrorists fired at the forces in an effort to escape the cordon, they claimed. More troops were hurriedly dispatched after that in order to close off any potential escape routes and fortify the perimeter. The Pir Panjal valley's border districts of Rajouri and Poonch have seen an increase in terrorist activity this year. [caption id="attachment_3539" align="alignnone" width="300"] Operation to track down hiding terrorists enters 3 day in Rajouri[/caption]

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First Batch Of Agniveers From J&k Join Indian Army

editor October 4, 2023

Srinagar, Oct 4: On Wednesday, the first group of Agniveers from the Jammu and Kashmir valley enlisted in the Indian Army. The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regiments (JAKLI) center in Srinagar hosted a passing out parade for the first batch of Agniveers on Tuesday, according to the army. The Srinagar Army Recruitment Office (ARO), which was present at the passing out parade, recruited the young Agniveers. The Agniveers' parents also showed up for the ceremony."On October 3, 2023, the JAKLI Regimental Center in Srinagar hosted the passing out parade for the first batch of enlistees from Kashmir who will join the Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry Regiments of the Indian Army. The Army's Chinar Corps, which is stationed in Srinagar, said on X that the young agnives recruited through ARO Srinagar graduated in a "grand ceremony" that was also attended by their proud parents. [caption id="attachment_3530" align="alignnone" width="300"] First Batch Of Agniveers From J&k Join Indian Army[/caption]

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Opposition parties to hold peaceful protest in Jammu on 10 Oct : Farooq

editor October 4, 2023

JAMMU: Under the direction of Farooq Abdullah, president of the National Conference, opposition party leaders gathered here on Tuesday and unanimously decided to stage a nonviolent demonstration against the BJP in Jammu the following week. We have all decided to hold a peaceful protest on October 10 and are requesting the necessary permission from the divisional commissioner,'' Abdullah said to reporters following the more than two-hour meeting at a hotel here. "The constitution is suspended and the democratic rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir are under attack. Mehbooba Mufti, the president of the PDP, Amreek Singh Reen, the general secretary of the PDP, Vikar Rasool Wani, Raman Bhalla, M Y Tarigami, the head of the CPI(M), the Dogra Sadar Sabha, Gulchain Singh Charak, and Manish Sahni, the leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Shiv Sena (UBT), were among those present at the meeting. At the meeting were Senior Vice President of Awami National Conference Muzaffar Shah, Provincial President of National Conference in Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, Party MP Hasnain Masoodi, President of Mission Statehood Sunil Dimple, and former Member of Parliament Sheikh Abdul Rehman. The meeting was also attended by representatives of a number of other groups, including the CPI, Akali Dal (Amritsar), and the Internationalist Democratic Party. [caption id="attachment_3521" align="alignnone" width="300"] Opposition parties to hold peaceful protest in Jammu on 10 Oct : Farooq[/caption]

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Lt Gen Rajiv reviews operational preparedness at frontline unit near LoC

editor October 4, 2023

KUPWARA: Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, commander of the Chinar Corps, visited the frontline unit in the Machil sector close to the line of control on Tuesday to assess operational readiness and the counter-infiltration grid in the Kupwara area of Jammu and Kashmir, according to a statement from the Chinar Corps of the Army. "ChinarCorps Cdr visited the frontline unit along the LoC in Machil, Kupwara to review the Counter Infiltration Grid and Operational Preparedness and complimented them for the successful conduct of Op Gucchinar at Machhal on September 29-30 where two infiltrating terrorists were eliminated & large quantity of war-like stores recovered," China Corps posted on microblogging site, X.This happened a few days after security forces killed two militants in the Machil region during an intelligence-based operation. The Indian military and the Jammu and Kashmir Police collaborated to thwart an infiltration attempt in the Machil region of the Kupwara district, according to an earlier statement from the Army on Saturday evening. After the intelligence-based operation, the forces conducted a sweep of the area and found the bodies of the two terrorists. In addition, two AK series rifles and ammo were also found at the scene, according to the Army. "The ambush party maintained perfect tactical surprise, and a gunfight was ensured where terrorists attempted to cross the LOC while hiding behind thick vegetation, however the firefight resulted in the instantaneous death of one terrorist. The second terrorist was later neutralised in the subsequent gunfight, it was added. The statement read, "During a search of the area, the bodies of two terrorists were recovered." According to the statement, additional searches turned up two AK Series rifles, 90 rounds of AK ammo, a pistol, two hand grenades, 2,100 Pakistani rupees in cash, winter clothes, war supplies, and other items.The Army stated in its statement that "the operation is ongoing." The Indian Army, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, and several intelligence agencies provided information about infiltration efforts made by a group of 2-4 terrorists in the Macchal sector of Kupwara, according to the release. "On the evening of September 29 and 30, the Indian Army and JKP conducted a joint operation in General Area Gucchi Nar in the Machil Sector. There were numerous ambushes set up in front of the own side of the LOC fence, the statement continued. According to the statement, on September 30 at 10:40 p.m., the ambush party observed two terrorists moving from the Pakistani side and saw them nearing the Line of Control barrier. [caption id="attachment_3518" align="alignnone" width="300"] Lt Gen Rajiv reviews operational preparedness at frontline unit near LoC[/caption]

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ADGP Kashmir : Video claiming DySP Adil Mushtaq’s involvement in Kokernag encounter not true

editor October 4, 2023

SRINAGAR: On Monday, Jammu and Kashmir Police objected to a video report that claimed DySP Adil Mushtaq was engaged in the Kokernag encounter and called it "inside betrayal". "It has come to our attention that a video news item supposedly from the news organisation Bharat TAK has been uploaded, indicating that DySP Adil Mushtaq is implicated in the Kokernag terror incident as a result of insider betrayal. This video news is untrue, according to ADGP Kashmir's post on X. He said that DySP Adil Mushtaq was under investigation in the Srinagar district, not in Anantnag, for a completely unrelated case. Relevantly, DySP Adil Mushtaq, who had previously been detained on suspicion of corruption, was suspended on Sunday. According to ADGP Kashmir, "This kind of irresponsible journalism is also an act of criminal misconduct and is subject to legal action." In the gunfight in Kokernag earlier this month, two army officials, a soldier, and a DySP of the Jammu and Kashmir Police were all murdered. [caption id="attachment_3515" align="alignnone" width="300"] ADGP Kashmir : Video claiming DySP Adil Mushtaq's involvement in Kokernag encounter not true[/caption]

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