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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…

Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials

New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…

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…

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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…

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NIA Raids 15 Locations Across J&K In Terror Funding Case

Srinagar, Feb 10: In an ongoing effort to dismantle Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), an organisation classified as an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act due to funding of terrorism, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at fifteen different locations in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. An official release stated that NIA teams raided the homes of multiple suspects at five different sites in Srinagar, three in Budgam, two in Kulgam, one in Anantnag, and four in Jammu. "During the extensive searches, incriminating documents and digital devices related to the activities of JeI and its related Trusts in J&K were seized, and over 20 lakh rupees in cash were recovered," the statement continued.Even after the group was outlawed under the UA(P) Act in February 2019, JeI and its members have persisted in promoting terrorist and separatist actions in J&K, according to NIA investigations into the case, which was filed on February 5, 2021. "The prohibited organization's operators had been gathering money through donations from both domestic and international sources," the NIA stated. The money was allegedly raised to support charitable endeavours and other welfare initiatives including health and education, but it was actually utilised to carry out violent and separatist operations, according to NIA investigations. The money was primarily gathered through Zakat, Mowda, and Bait-ul-Mal.Furthermore, it was discovered that well-organized networks of JeI cadres were transferring the money the organisation raised to other terrorist groups that were outlawed, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). Additionally, JeI was recruiting new members (Rukuns) in J&K and inspiring naïve youth to further its nefarious and separatist actions. Four accused parties were charged earlier in the case by NIA; the investigation is still ongoing. [caption id="attachment_10659" align="alignnone" width="300"] NIA Raids 15 Locations Across J&K In Terror Funding Case[/caption]  

Altaf Bukahri Appeals To Centre To Hold Ls And Assembly Elections Simultaneously In J&K

Srinagar, Feb 10: Altaf Bukhari, the chairman of the Apni Party, urged New Delhi on Saturday to schedule the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and Lok Sabha elections concurrently. He asserted that as the elected Assembly plays a crucial role in defending the interests of the people, the people of J&K would receive everything from it. "The Parliament will not assist the people of J&K in any way. If anything comes through an elected Assembly, it will be this. Bukahri told reporters in Srinagar, "The Assembly elections in J&K will be icing on the cake as the situation is very normal.""I request that Jammu and Kashmir hold simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and Assembly in New Delhi." The last time Jammu and Kashmir held an Assembly election was in 2014, when PDP emerged as the biggest political party and partnered with BJP. 2018 saw the fall of the coalition government following the BJP's withdrawal. Since then, Jammu and Kashmir has not had an elected assembly. Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections are allegedly being postponed by the BJP and the Election Commission, according to mainstream political parties in Kashmir. Bukahri, the Finance Minister in the Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP-BJP administration, responded to news of separatists joining his party by saying that the Apni Party welcomes everyone who thinks that J&K is a part of India and respects the nation's Constitution. "Those who join our party ought not to engage in violence or murder. We are unable to determine a new member's affiliation with the Hurriyat, National Conference, BJP, or PDP. The Apni Party Chairman declared, "Our party is open to all the residents of J&K as this is their party and I welcome all into the party fold." Separatist leader Bashir Ahmad Wani just became a member of the Apni Party. [caption id="attachment_10652" align="alignnone" width="300"] Altaf Bukahri Appeals To Centre To Hold Ls And Assembly Elections Simultaneously In J&K[/caption]…

Lok Sabha Takes Up Discussion On Construction Of Ram Temple

NEW DELHI, Feb 10:  On Saturday, the Lok Sabha began debating the building of a Ram temple in Ayodhya in the midst of DMK members' protests over a matter pertaining to Tamil Nadu fishermen. Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Satya Pal Singh opened the discussion on "the construction of historic Shri Ram Temple and Pran Pratishtha of Shri Ramlala" by stating that Lord Ram belongs to everyone, not only Hindus. Additionally, he charged that the Congress was doubting Ram's existence, which incited a stern response from the opposition benches. Singh claimed that the building of the Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya was historic. The former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer emphasised that, contrary to popular belief, there is nothing "communal" about the shrine. [caption id="attachment_10630" align="alignnone" width="300"] Lok Sabha Takes Up Discussion On Construction Of Ram Temple[/caption]

NIA carries out raids to dismantle terror infrastructure in Jammu

Jammu/Srinagar, Feb 10: As part of its campaign against those allegedly responsible for funding terrorism and radicalising youth, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out several raids across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, according to officials. They said that the raids were taking place in a number of locations, including Jammu city's Shaheedi Chowk and Gujjar Nagar. The officials added that the NIA detectives raided a private school and locations connected to three of its employees, including the chairman's home.According to the officials, two former leaders of the outlawed group Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir had their homes checked in the Kulgam area. They said that Sayar Ahmad Reshi, another leader of the Jamaat, and previous chairman Sheikh Ghulam Hassan's homes were the targets of the raids. The Centre issued a five-year ban on Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir in February 2019.   [caption id="attachment_10618" align="alignnone" width="300"] NIA carries out raids to dismantle terror infrastructure in Jammu[/caption]  

Police arrests bovine smuggler, rescues 5 animals

SAMBA: Five cows have been saved, a vehicle belonging to Police Station (PS) Ghagwal has been impounded, and Samba Police has stopped yet another effort to smuggle cows. During their vehicle check duty at Naka NHW Tapyal, a police party from Police Station Ghagwal stopped a Mahindra Bolero pickup coming from the Kathua side. The pickup's registration number was JK08L-8127. Five cows were discovered loaded inside the car during a vehicle inspection. The cows were cruelly tied and being transported illegally without a permit. Kamal Kumar, son of Manohar Lal of Khanpur, Pathankot (Punjab), was the identified bovine smuggler who was taken into custody. At Police Station Ghagwal, a case FIR No. 16/2024 U/S 188 IPC, 11 PCA Act, has been recorded, and an investigation has begun. [caption id="attachment_10615" align="alignnone" width="300"] Police arrests bovine smuggler, rescues 5 animals[/caption]

Protest for regularization, wages continues outside Chief Engineer’s office

JAMMU: The 596th day of the PHE/Jal Shakti Department workers' and daily wagerers' dharna was observed outside the Chief Engineer's office at B C Road in Jammu. These unfortunate workers are demonstrating in favour of their demand to have their services treated regularly and to have their unpaid salaries released. The Department has not released their about seventy-five-month-old arrears. Their regularisation is still pending, despite the administration of the LG providing promises. For the past 596 days, they have been on strike and holding a protest dharna in front of the Chief Engineer's office at PHE/Jal Shakti Department Jammu. Since June 22, 2022, Jal Shakti labourers have been on strike, calling for the payment of their outstanding payments and the regularisation of their employment.Even with the guarantee of the Lieutenant Governor, their problems could not be resolved after multiple rounds of discussions with senior authorities in the department. Under the banner of PHE United Front, a sizable contingent of PHE employees from several Divisions and Sub-Divisions in the Jammu district gathered outside the Chief Engineer PHE Jammu's office on BC Road and staged a forceful protest demonstration today. They were yelling chants against the BJP, the LG's Administration, and other higher officials in the J&K UT as well as in favour of their demands. Until they receive justice, the employees' representatives—Ravi Hans, Rajinder Singh Taj, Hoshiar Singh, Navdeep Singh, Mohan Lal, and others—said they would not stop their struggle. These defenceless labourers are requesting regularisation, raising the minimum wage in J&K, UT, in accordance with Central Government guidelines, and releasing more than 75 months' worth of wages. They said that the government was not paying them for their hard-earned money and that they were being exploited to the worst extent possible by personnel in charge of affairs. [caption id="attachment_10609" align="alignnone" width="300"] Protest for regularization, wages continues outside Chief Engineer's office[/caption]