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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…

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Ensure that people are safe while you deal with enemies of peace: DGP
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Ensure that people are safe while you deal with enemies of peace: DGP

SRINAGAR:The head of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday instructed his staff to devise a system to protect the public while addressing the "inimical" elements. In Kulgam district, DGP R R Swain presided over a joint security review meeting of high ranking officers from the Police, Army, and CRPF. "Evolve more effective mechanism and ensure public safety while dealing with the elements inimical to peace," he said. According to a police spokesman, the purpose of the meeting was to review the district's security configuration and talk about peacekeeping and anti-militarization measures. ADGP Law and Order J&K Vijay Kumar and IGP Kashmir Zone V K Birdi accompanied Swain.Speaking to the officers, the DGP emphasised the importance of friendly policing and preserving a calm and secure atmosphere. He also emphasised the need to improve the system for stakeholders at various levels to share intelligence inputs. According to the DGP, there is a desperate attempt to disrupt peace in Jammu and Kashmir by those who support terrorists operating across the border and their proxies in J&K. Attacks on defenceless bystanders and military personnel, according to Swain, reveal the annoyance of terrorist organisers. For the safety of the public, the DGP gave the officers instructions to reinforce and expand the security grids in their respective areas. According to Swain, in order to defeat saboteurs and enemies of peace, law enforcement, security forces, sister agencies, and the general public must cooperate. [caption id="attachment_5526" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ensure that people are safe while you deal with enemies of peace: DGP[/caption]    

DGP chairs high-level joint security review meeting in Kulgam
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DGP chairs high-level joint security review meeting in Kulgam

KULGAM: According to a press release issued by J&K police on Monday, Director General of Police for Jammu and Kashmir, RR Swain, visited Kulgam, examined the district's security situation, and presided over a high-level meeting of police, army, and CAPF officers. The joint security review meeting was chaired by DGP RR Swain, who made the following statement, according to the official release: "Evolve more effective mechanism and ensure public safety while dealing with the elements inimical to peace." The press release went on to say that the meeting's purpose was to assess the district's security setup and talk about ways to maintain peace and eradicate militancy from its source.IGP Kashmir Zone VK Birdi and ADGP Law & Order (J&K) Vijay Kumar accompanied DGP RR Swain. The ADG of the CRP, Nalin Prabhat, the GoC Victor Force Major General, the IG of the CRP's Kashmir Operations, Gyanendra Kumar Verma, the DIG of SKR, Rayees Mohammad Bhat, the Sector Commanders of RR 01, 02, and 03, Brig PS Chauhan, Anirudh K Chauhan, SSP, Kulgam Sahil Sarangal, COs of the Army, CRPF, and gazetted jurisdictional officers were also present, according to the official release. The J&K DGP addressed the officers and emphasised the importance of people-friendly policing in preserving a safe and tranquil environment.DGP RR Swain emphasised the significance of people's roles in the current situation and urged the officers to develop more efficient procedures, maintain public safety, and address elements that are detrimental to peace. He also emphasised the importance of fortifying the system that allows stakeholders at various levels to share intelligence inputs. According to the press release, the J&K DGP stated that the masters of terror in Jammu and Kashmir and their stooges across the border are desperate to disturb the current peace in the region. He went on to say that cowardly attacks on defenceless civilians and military personnel show how frustrated terror handlers are with their inability to maintain peace and order in J&K.According to the official statement, the DGP further instructed the officers to keep up the fight against terrorists and those who support them, and to keep a close eye on any suspicious individuals in order to foil their malicious plans to disturb the tranquil atmosphere. The press release also stated that DGP RR Swain gave the officers orders to improve and reinforce the security grids in their respective regions for the general public's safety and security, as well as the protection of vulnerable populations. He expressed his admiration for the people's participation and cooperation in the current peaceful situation.According to the press release, the DGP added that in order to defeat saboteurs and enemies of peace, cooperation between the Police, other sister agencies, and the general public is required. According to the press release, he emphasised how crucial it is to keep police and other forces working closely together to maintain a peaceful environment. You can access real-time, accurate, and fast local news on your tablet or smartphone. [caption id="attachment_5523" align="alignnone" width="300"] DGP chairs high-level joint security review meeting in Kulgam[/caption]  

Former Minister & Senior BJP Leader Ajatshatru calls on LG
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Former Minister & Senior BJP Leader Ajatshatru calls on LG

JAMMU: Former minister and senior BJP leader Ajatshatru Singh paid Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha a visit at Raj Bhawan. He had Ritu Singh with him. Ajatshatru Singh informed the Lieutenant Governor of his visit to the United Kingdom in relation to the British Parliament's commemoration of Accession Day. The UK-based Jammu Kashmir diaspora was in charge of organising the event. A book titled "Kashmir Under The Dogras-Transition to Peace, Progress & Modernity," written by Dr. S. N. Pandita, was also given to the Lieutenant Governor. [caption id="attachment_5520" align="alignnone" width="300"] Former Minister & Senior BJP Leader Ajatshatru calls on LG[/caption]