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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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Revenue officials removed encroachment from state land in Nagrota
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Revenue officials removed encroachment from state land in Nagrota

JAMMU: Officials from the Revenue Department, led by Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Piyush Dhotra, and Tehsildar Nagrota, Babu Ram Choudhary, along with Tehsildar Jammu Development Authority, Ranjt Singh, conducted an anti-encroachment drive today to reclaim state land measuring 2 kanal in village Nagrota under the direction of District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya of Jammu. One Somnath Sapru illegally occupied the encroached land, designated as khasra number 851, and built a wall around it as well as a large gate. It has been discovered that the intruder has a history of doing such things, and on this occasion, officials harshly warned him against doing similar offences again. In the upcoming days, the district administration will implement tough measures against encroachments and corruption throughout the district. [caption id="attachment_2810" align="alignnone" width="300"]= Revenue officials removed encroachment from state land in Nagrota[/caption]      

AC approves creation of separate ‘Jammu and Kashmir Sports Cadre’
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AC approves creation of separate ‘Jammu and Kashmir Sports Cadre’

SRINAGAR: The creation of the "Jammu and Kashmir Sports cadre" and the creation of 235 positions to be used for the appointment of outstanding athletes, including 10 Gazetted Posts, were approved by the Administrative Council (AC), which convened here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha. The conference was attended by Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K.With this choice, the selection procedure for excellent athletes will get under way. For the previous few years, this process has been complicated by different legal and procedural concerns. The new regulations were developed with the intention of inspiring young people to participate in sports and supporting athletes who excel. The government's efforts to revive sports in the Union Territory are demonstrated by the sportspeople from J&K who are recognised at the national and international level in a variety of sports categories. In order to create an environment that is supportive to the growth of sports in J&K, the government works to make these appointments an annual event. Additionally, the selection of renowned athletes as mentors would greatly aid in the training and development of young people and promote their involvement in regional, national, and international tournaments. [caption id="attachment_2807" align="alignnone" width="300"] AC approves creation of separate 'Jammu and Kashmir Sports Cadre'[/caption]      

6-Year-Old Son Bids Farewell As Col Manpreet Singh Is Cremated
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6-Year-Old Son Bids Farewell As Col Manpreet Singh Is Cremated

Chandigarh, Sep 15 : "Jai Hind Papa." As Colonel Manpreet Singh was being cremated in his hometown in the Punjab Mohali district on Friday, a sombre 6-year-old Kabir saluted his father one final time while wearing Army fatigues. Singh was killed in the shootout with terrorists in the Kashmir valley. Since early in the morning, a constant stream of mourners had been accompanying Colonel Singh's distraught wife, mother, and other family members on their final journey. While the family and others paid their respects, an Army officer was seen cradling Kabir. A relative was spotted holding his two-year-old daughter Banni. Later, Kabir and other family members were spotted clutching to the tricolor-draped coffin of Kabir's father.Before his father's body was cremated, he kneeled before it as the cries of "Bharat Mata ke Sapoot Ki Jai" and "Bharat Mata ki Jai" filled the air. Full military honours were accorded to the cremation, which included a wreath-laying ceremony and a gun salute. Senior Army and police officers, as well as Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit, former Army Chief V P Malik, Ministers Chetan Singh Jouramajra and Anmol Gagan Maan, were also present at Bharaunjian and laid wreaths. Also present was BJP leader Lt Gen D P Vats (retd).The family of Colonel Singh was seen receiving comfort from Purohit and Anmol Maan. Colonel Singh's mother was observed crying early in the morning as she waited at the door for her son's lifeless body. Singh's father, an ex-serviceman who passed away nine years ago, was a third generation soldier. At the funeral, a few of Colonel Singh's former teachers also showed up. For us, he was a diamond. A teacher who was crying added, "He had indicated he would arrive in December. He was a gift for the nation.Colonel Singh's first-grade teacher, Asha Chadha, praised him as an exceptional learner. We are really sad tonight,…

Terror module unearthed in Baramulla; 2 LeT terrorist associates arrested
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Terror module unearthed in Baramulla; 2 LeT terrorist associates arrested

BARAMULLA: The arrest of two terrorist associates and the recovery of weapons and ammunition from them led to the discovery of a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla region, according to police reports released on Friday. According to a police officer, the two LeT outfit terrorist members were detained in the north Kashmiri village of Uri. Two firearms and five hand grenades, among other incriminating items, were reportedly found in their possession. The police official stated that a case has been filed under the UA (P) & Arms Act and that additional investigation is ongoing. [caption id="attachment_2796" align="alignnone" width="300"] Terror module unearthed in Baramulla; 2 LeT terrorist associates arrested[/caption]      

Forces Use Drones, Fire Mortar Shells As Anantnag Operation Enters Day 3
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Forces Use Drones, Fire Mortar Shells As Anantnag Operation Enters Day 3

SRINAGAR, Sept 15: As the operation to drive out the ultras began its third day on Friday, officials said drones were being used to determine the location of the terrorists who had set up camp in a wooded region on a high terrain in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. On Wednesday, the terrorists murdered four members of the security force. Based on drone monitoring, the military "fired mortar shells on the terrain where they believe the terrorists are hiding," according to the officials. They continued by saying that the security personnel had kept a close cordon around the area.In an encounter with the terrorists on Wednesday morning at Gadole in the Kokernag region of the south Kashmir district, Colonel Manpreet Singh, commanding officer of the 19 Rashtriya Rifles unit of the Army, Major Ashish Dhonchak, Deputy Superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police Humayun Bhat, and a soldier were all killed. (AGENCIES) [caption id="attachment_2793" align="alignnone" width="300"] Forces Use Drones, Fire Mortar Shells As Anantnag Operation Enters Day 3[/caption]    

Anantnag Encounter | Soldier Succumbs To Injuries, Toll Reaches 4
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Anantnag Encounter | Soldier Succumbs To Injuries, Toll Reaches 4

SRINAGAR, Sept 15: The death toll from an ongoing encounter in the Anantnag area of Jammu and Kashmir increased by one soldier on Friday, bringing it to four since Wednesday. An official stated that the area has been sealed off and that a search has begun. The encounter came after a shootout on Wednesday between security personnel and terrorists hiding in the Kokernag region of Anantnag. Even though the encounter is still going on, a Jammu and Kashmir Police DSP, a Company Commander (Major), and a Commanding Officer (Colonel) of an Army Rashtriya Rifles unit were all killed in the gunfire. [caption id="attachment_2784" align="alignnone" width="300"] Anantnag Encounter | Soldier Succumbs To Injuries, Toll Reaches 4[/caption]        

DIG holds a meeting to review enforcement of traffic rules
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DIG holds a meeting to review enforcement of traffic rules

JAMMU: DIG Traffic Shridhar Patil convened a gathering of Range Traffic police officers to assess the traffic situation in Jammu. The DIG began the conference by congratulating the officers for their exceptional performance in completing the Shri Amarnath Ji, Shri Budda Amarnath Ji, and Machail Mata yatras successfully under difficult circumstances. The senior officer conducted a thorough examination of how police personnel enforced traffic laws and gave rewards to those who continued to do so admirably throughout the month of August. Patil emphasised the need to pay special attention to the 13 main traffic infractions listed below since they were serious problems that endangered public safety and inconvenienced people.Overspeeding/dangerous driving, without wearing a crash helmet, using a mobile while driving, driving while intoxicated, driving when underage, incorrect parking, running red lights, overloading a goods carrier or a passenger, riding triple, HSRP, etc. For each black spot that is prone to accidents, he asked the SSP of the traffic police range in Jammu to form Accident Response Teams (ARTs) in their respective areas. These ARTs should include volunteers, members of local organisations, members of Panchayati Raj Institutions, and other stakeholders. They should also start and follow the process of rectification of black spots to prevent accidents and to provide an immediate response in the event of accidents to save precious lives. Rohit Baskotra, SSP Traffic NHW Ramban, Fiesel Qureshi, SSP Traffic City Jammu, and all Dy.SsP of Traffic Police Range Jammu were present at the meeting. [caption id="attachment_2778" align="alignnone"…

LG inaugurates 2-day Workshop on strengthening Child Protection System & Mechanism in UT of J&K
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LG inaugurates 2-day Workshop on strengthening Child Protection System & Mechanism in UT of J&K

SRINAGAR: The two-day workshop for Sensitization/Training workshops for representatives of PRIs, ULBs, Police, and other stakeholders to strengthen the Child Protection System and Mechanism in the UT of Jammu Kashmir was opened by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The Women and Child Development Ministry of the Government of India is launching this campaign for the first time in the nation. The Lt. Governor thanked the Ministry of Women and Child Development in his speech and praised the Social Welfare Department for their creative plan to hold a training session for 15,000 people in 2023–2024. He claimed that the training programme is evidence of the university administration's dedication to ensuring children have happy childhoods and a nurturing environment that allows them to reach their full potential. "Our children did not have the childhood they deserved for many years. They were misled by those who profit from armed conflict and were given stones. Our youngsters now carry laptops and tablets and are helping to create the country because we have destroyed that ecosystem, the Lt. Governor stated. The Lt. Governor stressed the importance of giving homes to youngsters living in institutions and on the streets while addressing the first session. The Lt. Governor stated, "I think institutional care should be the last resort because I think childhood develops in a lively setting of home. He claimed that the government has launched a number of initiatives for rehabilitation and child care, and that adoption is now being promoted through a partnership between the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) and State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA). The Lt. Governor also urged youth clubs, NGOs, seniors in the community, religious leaders, and public officials to join the fight against the drug epidemic. One of the main issues is adolescent drug misuse. We have a zero tolerance policy against drugs, and it is up to us all to spread the word and take more action to make J&K a drug-free state, he said.The Lt. Governor requested that the central government officials take into consideration opening a Vatsalya Sadan in both Jammu and Srinagar. Senior officers from the Central Government and the UT Administration were present, along with Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary J&K, Sanjeev Kumar Chadha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Indra Mallo, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Sheetal Nanda, Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare Department. PRIs and ULB members, police officers, resource people, Juvenile Justice Board representatives, judicial authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders were present for the opening session. [caption id="attachment_2772" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG inaugurates 2-day Workshop on strengthening Child Protection System & Mechanism in UT of J&K[/caption]…