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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…

Joint Action Employees Forum suspends strike following assurances from Div Com
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Joint Action Employees Forum suspends strike following assurances from Div Com

JAMMU: Following a fruitful discussion with Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, the Joint Action Employees Forum has made the momentous decision to halt their current strike. A number of significant problems were discussed during the meeting, and the forum made their desires known. In response, the Divisional Commissioner Jammu listened to all of the demands with patience and gave the forum participants assurances.He gave them the assurance that all of their justifiable requests, including those concerning GP fund cases, gratuities, and SRO 43 cases, would be taken into consideration for resolution. The Joint Action Employees Forum office bearers have decided to call off their strike in response to these guarantees, which might be a significant step towards resolving the issues the forum has brought up. Present at the meeting were Gurmeet Singh, the Provincial President of Employees Union, S Gurmeet Singh, the Chairman of the Jammu Kashmir Teachers Forum, Ganesh Khajuria, the President of the Medical Employees Federation, Sushil Sudan, the President of the State Forest Employees Union, Suresh Sharma, the President of the Clerical Union, and Anish Sharma, the President of the Power Development Employees Union. [caption id="attachment_4959" align="alignnone" width="300"] Joint Action Employees Forum suspends strike following assurances from Div Com [/caption]    

LG visits World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
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LG visits World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

BHUBANESWAR: Today, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid a visit to the World Skill Centre, a prestigious advanced skill training facility founded by the Odisha government in Bhubaneswar. Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, the Lieutenant Governor's principal secretary, and Saurabh Bhagat, the commissioner/secretary of the J&K Department of Skill Development, joined him. The Lieutenant Governor engaged with instructors and trainees while touring the building and lab. The Lieutenant Governor stated in his speech that the World Skill Centre is essential to the upskilling of Odisha young and their readiness for careers in the future.In order to provide excellent engineering and non-engineering skill training, as well as a unique mentoring approach that allows students to hone their talents, he emphasised the necessity of duplicating the institute's best practises and training programmes throughout the nation. "Our institutions must link skills, workplace change, and industry needs." The Lt Governor stated that training programmes should make use of technology to solve issues with demand and the skills gap, develop young people, and provide a cadre of experts with specialised expertise to aid in the development of a developed India.The Lieutenant Governor stated that in order to provide greater job prospects for young people in the skill sectors, high skill sets and capabilities are required due to the quick industrialization and exponential growth of technology. He continued, "We have to look at every avenue to get the younger workforce out of the less productive informal sector and into the more productive formal sectors." The Lieutenant Governor praised the Odisha government's efforts under the "Skilled in Odisha" programme. The Lieutenant Governor also discussed the continuing industrialization of Jammu and Kashmir at the World Skill Centre, as well as the special initiatives of the UT Administration aimed at making J&K a centre for innovation and skill development.There were prominent officials from the Odisha government in attendance, including Subroto Bagchi, Chief Advisor to the Government of Odisha on Institutional Capacity Building, and Alka Misra, Chairperson of the Odisha Skill Development Authority. Afterwards, the Lt Governor spoke with representatives of Startup Odisha and talked about the changes the group has done to create the state's startup and innovation environment. The Lieutenant Governor was briefed by the Startup Odisha team on "O Hub," a cutting-edge incubator that hopes to register over 5000 firms by 2025. Dr. Omkar Rai, Executive Chairman of Startup Odisha, listed the organization's noteworthy accomplishments and future growth goals. [caption id="attachment_4956" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG visits World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar, Odisha [/caption]  

Div Com Jammu reviews progress on Delhi-Amritsar Katra Expressway
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Div Com Jammu reviews progress on Delhi-Amritsar Katra Expressway

JAMMU: Ramesh Kumar, the Divisional Commissioner for Jammu, presided over a meeting on Friday to discuss the status of the Delhi-Amritsar Katra Motorway project's construction. Along with senior officers from the Forest, JPDCL, Defence Estates, and other relevant departments, the meeting was attended by NHAI Regional Officers, Director Airports, Chief Engineers, Jal Shakti, and Project Directors. Deputy Commissioners from Kathua, Samba, Reasi, and Jammu also participated via video conference. The meeting examined the status of the work on the famous motorway in great detail. It was stated that all of the completed packages are currently under construction. The Divisional Commissioner thoroughly examined the procedures for acquiring land and allocating compensation.In order to guarantee the smooth completion of the esteemed road projects, he gave the Deputy Commissioners instructions to act quickly to resolve land-related concerns and any obstacles. He gave Tehsildars tight instructions to speed the payment of land purchase compensation within a given time period. In this regard, he also directed DCs to approach Tehsildars for weekly progress reports. A further highlight of the meeting was the majority of land-related issues were resolved. In order to quickly address any outstanding issues, the Divisional Commissioner asked NHAI personnel to be in constant contact with the Deputy Commissioners. To guarantee the Delhi-Amritsar Katra Expressway's prompt completion, the NHAI was given the order to expedite the project's construction. [caption id="attachment_4949" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div Com Jammu reviews progress on Delhi-Amritsar Katra Expressway[/caption]  

J&K Govt Prohibits Employees From Participating In Demonstrations, Strikes
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J&K Govt Prohibits Employees From Participating In Demonstrations, Strikes

JAMMU, Nov 3: The government of Jammu and Kashmir prohibited its workers from taking part in protests or strikes in support of their demands on Friday. They also issued a warning that any employee discovered to be involved in such activities will face severe consequences. It has been reported, per an order, that certain employees are using strikes and protests to push for their goals.In reference to any issue concerning his or any other government employee's service, the government has invoked Rule 20(ii) of the Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees (Conduct) Rules, 1971. This rule prohibits government employees from participating in or aiding and abetting any form of strike. According to the judgement, the law's provision is not only declarative in character and will undoubtedly have an impact if any such employee is discovered engaging in such behaviour.Therefore, as a major act of misbehaviour and indiscipline, "all Administrative Secretaries are requested to circulate these instructions to employees in their respective Department(s) to desist from all such uncalled for demonstrations and strikes."It further stated that departments are under pressure to take severe disciplinary action against staff members who are discovered to have organised protests and strikes. [caption id="attachment_4946" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Govt Prohibits Employees From Participating In Demonstrations, Strikes[/caption]

Azad slams National Conference, PDP for allying with BJP
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Azad slams National Conference, PDP for allying with BJP

Doda : Ghulam Nabi Azad, the chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), chastised the PDP (Peoples Democratic Party) and the National Conference (NC) for their alliance with the BJP. In both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, one speaker discussed Article 370. Why remained silent all the other members and MPs? They had two Lok Sabha representatives. At a public gathering on Thursday, Azad stated, "If they had not had the courage to oppose, they could have just stood up." He asked, "Are they with the BJP or me?"The DPAP chairman boasted that he was a major factor in Congress' victory in Delhi, saying, "It was me who made it possible for Congress to win in Delhi...I brought Congress seats from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir." Azad went on to say that he had contributed to the Congress' victory in areas controlled by regional parties. "They will prevail in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh due to the absence of regional parties." But in the areas where regional parties were dominant, I assisted Congress in winning," he remarked. Azad claimed, "Mufti and PDP allowed BJP to come into Jammu and Kashmir," accusing the PDP of forming an alliance with the BJP in the state.The former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir went on to accuse the PDP, BJP, and NC of sabotaging votes and supporting the BJP. The three of them are together today. They are proficient at manipulating votes.Where are the Doda, Inderwal, Banhal, and Ramman NC MLAs? The BJP is fighting against us with the assistance of the Congress, NCP, and PDP," Azad remarked. [caption id="attachment_4896" align="alignnone" width="300"] Azad slams National Conference, PDP for allying with BJP[/caption]