JAMMU: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the roadmap for implementation of the ambitious Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) in the Union Territory, emphasizing the need for identifying viable and bankable projects. The meeting, attended by senior officers including Commissioner Secretary Housing & Urban Development and other heads of departments,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NEW DELHI, Apr 4: A Delhi court on Saturday remanded Al-Falah group chairman Jawad Ahmad…
NEW DELHI, Apr 3: With the West Asia crisis continuing to drive volatility in the…
New Delhi, Apr 3: The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been…
NEW DELHI, Mar 30: The Central government has made an ad hoc allocation of Public…
NEW DELHI, Mar 27: The government has slashed excise duty on petrol to Rs 3…
Congratulates people for their overwhelming response on Block Diwas and historic participation in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Block Diwas, the Jan-Bhagidari campaign to strengthen participatory governance is empowering citizens, generating awareness about responsibilities and ensuring…
Hoshiarpur, Jan 10: On Wednesday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari dedicated and placed the cornerstones for 29 national highway projects in Punjab, totaling Rs 4,000 crore. The projects comprised the construction of three bridges on the Jalandhar-Makhu road, a four-lane portion of the Jalandhar-Kapurthala road, a six-lane flyover and a two-lane road over bridge in Ludhiana. Gadkari lay the groundwork for a number of projects, such as the four-laning of the Ferozepur bypass and the Hoshiarpur-Phagwara route. Speaking to an audience here, Gadkari stated that the administration, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party, is constructing motorways, including green motorways that are assisting in reducing travel times.Further, the minister for road transport and highways stated that, in order to improve connectivity between Punjab and Delhi, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana, five greenfield motorways and economic corridors are being constructed at a cost of Rs 1.20 lakh crore. In addition, he discussed the 670 km greenfield motorway project that will connect Delhi, Amritsar, and Katra. When it is finished, he stated, one may go from Delhi to Amritsar in four hours and from Delhi to Katra in six. On this occasion, in attendance were Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar, former MP Vijay Sampla, Union Minister and local MP Som Parkash, and others. [caption id="attachment_8739" align="alignnone" width="300"] Gadkari Inaugurates, Lays Foundation Stones Of 29 Highway Projects Worth Rs 4,000 Cr In Punjab[/caption]
SRINAGAR, Jan 10: Mussarat Islam, the managing director of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), urged customers today to pay off any outstanding electricity bills. If they don't, KPDCL will be forced to accelerate its disconnection drives as required by Section 56 of the Electricity Act. He added that if smart metre customers do not pay their outstanding power bills, they will be automatically disconnected.The MD expressed grave concern about the high default rates in the residential, business, and industrial categories and said that the money collected from the settlement of outstanding bills will allow KPDCL to have sufficient resources available for the purchase of electricity, which is essential for ensuring a steady supply. The MD added that high default rates are negatively affecting the Corporation's financial stability since they will affect the flow of funds under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), which aims to modernise the LT Distribution Network in Kashmir Division.The MD further said that, in light of the imperative for realisation of arrears, KPDCL has issued instructions to all 19 Electric Divisions to further expedite the disconnection drives of defaulter consumers who are unwilling to pay their energy dues on time. KPDCL is requesting the cooperation of all consumers in clearing dues. [caption id="attachment_8736" align="alignnone" width="300"] Pay Bills Or Face Disconnection: MD KPDCL[/caption]
SRINAGAR: Omar Abdullah, the vice president of the National Conference, declined to comment on the opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday, stating that he did not want to get into politics over the matter. "On the Ram Mandir, I won't say anything. This inauguration is not the first or the last. Additionally, inaugurations have occurred in the past. It is up to you if you want to get political about it; I'm not getting political about the matter," Abdullah told reporters in this location. When asked if he would accept an invitation to the temple's consecration event, the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir replied that he was positive he wouldn't get one. "Why are you inquiring as to whether or not I plan to go? Who doesn't receive an invitation? I'm aware that I won't be asked. Those who were supposed to receive an invitation have already received one. the movie stars, cricket players, businessmen, and others. Everybody is aware of their names. Is my name listed somewhere? No. Why should we get into ifs and buts when they don't intend to invite me?" He stated. [caption id="attachment_8733" align="alignnone" width="300"] Won't indulge in politics on Ram Temple consecration: Omar[/caption]
SRINAGAR: Scores of tourists returned home from Kashmir without getting a feel of snow. The lack of snowfall in the valley this winter will not only hit tourism and related activities, but also badly affect…
JAMMU, Jan 10: According to sources, Nitin Agrawal, the director general of the Border Security Force (BSF), evaluated the operational readiness and security status of the troops manning the Jammu frontier's border with Pakistan on Wednesday. While visiting regions along the International Border (IB), Agrawal also paid a visit to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan, providing him with an update on the security conditions along the border. Together with senior BSF personnel, the DG went over the state of security and the forces' operational readiness.Agrawal is currently in the Jammu and Kashmir region. Inspector General D K Boora of the BSF, Jammu frontier, briefed Agrawal on the security situation in this area. On August 9 of last year, the BSF DG visited many border outposts in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and urged the soldiers to maintain effective dominance in order to successfully tackle the challenges from across the line. [caption id="attachment_8724" align="alignnone" width="300"] BSF Director General Reviews Security Situation, Operational Preparedness Of Troops[/caption]
JAMMU, Jan 10: In the Poonch region of Jammu and Kashmir, security personnel on Wednesday took drugs weighing 2.5 kg from a forward village close to the Line of Control (LoC), according to officials. They said that the contraband was brought in illegally from across the border and that it was discovered dumped in the Malti region in front of the border fence. It is thought to be high-grade heroin valued at crores of rupees on the international market. The officials stated that a search operation is in progress and that more information is being sought. [caption id="attachment_8715" align="alignnone" width="300"] 2.5 Kg Narcotics Seized Near LoC In Poonch[/caption]
SRINAGAR: The mercury dropped once further in the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday, with a low of minus 5.0°C recorded in Srinagar. According to a representative of the meteorological department, the temperature was 3.1°C lower than usual for this time of year in J&K's summer capital. He added that the previous evening's minimum temperature in Srinagar was minus 2.4°C. According to him, Qazigund recorded a minimum temperature of - 4.4°C as opposed to minus 2.6°C the night before. According to the MeT official, the minimum temperature was 1.3°C lower than usual for Kashmir's gateway town.In contrast to the previous night's low of minus 4.4°C, Pahalgam recorded a low of minus 6.3°C, which was 0.7°C above average for the well-known south Kashmir resort. According to the official, Kokernag, located in south Kashmir, saw a minimum temperature of minus 2.4°C, compared to minus 1.2°C the night before. The temperature was also 1.6°C higher than usual for the area. According to the official, Kupwara town in north Kashmir saw a low of minus 4.7°C, down from minus 4.5°C the night before. It was 2.0°C below normal there. According to the official, Gulmarg saw a low of minus 5.0°C, down from minus 4.6°C the night before. The temperature was also 2.6°C higher than usual for the well-known north Kashmiri skiing resort. He claimed that Jammu recorded a minimum temperature of 4.8°C, which was 2.6°C below usual for the winter capital of J&K and 5.1°C the night before. He added that the lows in Banihal (zero 1.4°C), Batote (minus 2.2°C), and Bhaderwah (minus 0.2°C) were recorded. The Kashmir valley is experiencing "Chillai-Kalan," a severe 40-day winter season that ends on January 30. It does not, however, signal the end of winter. The next two periods are called "Chillai-Khurd," which lasts for 20 days from January 30 to February 19, and "Chillai-Bachha," or "baby cold," which lasts for 10 days from February 20 to March 1. According to the MeT official, relatively dry weather is predicted for January 10–16. "Overall no significant weather activity is expected till January 15." [caption id="attachment_8709" align="alignnone" width="300"] Temperature plunges further in Kashmir, Srinagar records minus 5.0°C[/caption]
REASI: In view of present security scenario and with the aim to share information among different agencies operating in district Reasi, Amit Gupta, Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi conducted a Subsidiary Multi-Agency Centre (SMAC) meeting…
SAMBA: The Vijaypur and Ramgarh police stations in the Samba District were thoroughly inspected by the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Jammu Zone, Anand Jain. The ADGP Jammu concentrated on several crucial facets of police station operations with the assistance of DIG JKS Range Shakti Pathak and SSP Samba, Benam Tosh. The operation of the Woman Help Desk, the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), reporting systems, jawan accommodations, and a thorough examination of crime statistics were among them. Jain conducted a thorough examination of the Woman Help Desk's functioning, recognising its critical function in offering a secure and encouraging setting for women who are seeking support.He thanked the staff for their work and emphasised the need to continue taking a considerate and accommodating stance when it comes to attending to the needs of women who are experiencing difficulties. Along with the inspection, a thorough assessment of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems' (CCTNS) efficacy and implementation was conducted. The ADGP stressed how important it is to use technology to improve data management and crime tracking, making sure that any areas that need improvement are dealt with right away. An important area of attention for the inspection was the housing and amenities offered to the jawans, who are the backbone of law enforcement. In evaluating the accommodations, ADGP Anand Jain acknowledged the significance of a safe and comfortable setting for the welfare of individuals committed to maintaining public safety. The SDPO Office in Vijaypur was also examined by ADGP Jammu Zone to guarantee general effectiveness, protocol observance, and prompt resolution of public complaints. In the event of any unpleasant incident or emergency, he commanded swift action from the Police, highlighting the officers' accountability for deployment and operations within their various areas of duty. [caption id="attachment_8703" align="alignnone" width="300"] ADGP inspects Vijaypur, Ramgarh police stations[/caption]
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