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Enrolment In Govt Schools Fell By Nearly 86 Lakh Between 2023-24 And 2025-26: MoE Report

New Delhi, Jul 7: Enrolment in government schools fell by nearly 86 lakh between 2023-24 and 2025-26 while private unaided recognised schools added more than 88 lakh students during the same period, according to the UDISE 2025-26 report released by the Ministry of Education. UDISE+ (Unified District Information System for Education Plus) is the Centre’s…

Enrolment In Govt Schools Fell By Nearly 86 Lakh Between 2023-24 And 2025-26: MoE Report
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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
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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…

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…

Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials
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Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah
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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…

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J&K’s Batool Zehra sings Ram Bhajan in Pahari language

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir's Batool Zehra, a first year college student from Uri has sang a Ram bhajan in Pahari language to connect J&K with the Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha celebration, to be held on 22nd January in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Batool Zehra remarked "Our dear Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conducted an 11-day fast. He is acting in this way because on January 22 the country will see Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha ceremony. Lord Ram's bhajans reverberate throughout the entire nation today. Our initiative does not overlook Jammu and Kashmir." Speaking, Batool Zehra described her inspiration for a Ram bhajan. I have Ram Bhajan on tape in my native tongue. Muslim community members are also congratulating me." Batool Zehra emphasises the lessons she learned from Islam, which inspired her to sing a Ram bhajan. "We were taught to love our country by Imam Hussain, and I am from the Saiyyad group. Our brothers and sisters are people from every community. Both Muslims and Hindus have a duty to respect one another. Lord Ram's merits made him the greatest of all human beings. Additionally, he was the model of fairness and moral behaviour." Ahead of the major temple opening, which is expected to attract dignitaries and people from all walks of life, preparations are in full gear.The sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple will see the enthronement of Ram Lalla at noon on January 22 by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Beginning one week prior to the major celebration on January 16, Vedic rites will be performed for Ram Lalla's Pran-Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya. The ceremonial installation of Shri Ram Lalla inside the temple's sanctum sanctorum will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier, on Friday, PM Modi announced a unique 11-day 'anushthan' (ritual) ahead of the Pran Pratishtha celebration at Ayodhya's Ram Temple. [caption id="attachment_9069" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K's Batool Zehra sings Ram Bhajan in Pahari language[/caption]

JKP attaches property of notorious drug peddler in Kulgam

KULGAM: Monday saw the Jammu and Kashmir Police seize a well-known drug dealer's property in the Kulgam district of South Kashmir's Qimoh neighbourhood. As part of their ongoing proactive efforts to combat the drug trade, Kulgam Police today attached a 625 square foot, double-story residential property owned by a well-known drug dealer, Mashooq Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, R/O Khudwani Qaimoh, Kulgam, in accordance with section 68-F(2) of the NDPS Act 1985.The property was found to have been obtained unlawfully during the Kulgam police's investigation and inquiry. The owner initially obtained the property through the illegal trafficking of psychotropic and narcotic drugs. Pertinently the said drug seller is involved in Case FIR number 66/2023 of Police Station Qaimoh. This action demonstrates Kulgam Police's continued dedication to fighting the drug problem. Residents of the Kulgam district have applauded the police's initiative to attach real estate that has been raised or utilised in connection with drug dealers' illegal drug trafficking. [caption id="attachment_9056" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP attaches property of notorious drug peddler in Kulgam[/caption]  

Security Forces Launch Search Ops In Poonch After Suspicious Movement

Jammu, Jan 15: Following reports of suspicious activity in the region, the security forces began search operations in many villages in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, according to officials on Monday. They added that sniffer dogs and aircraft surveillance were employed in the search operations, which were conducted in the Sawjian districts of the Mandi tehsil. According to the officials, a search operation was in progress to find the terrorists who had opened fire on a convoy of Army vehicles on Friday in the Poonch villages of Krishnagati, Dharti, Dhara, Magnad, and Jallas. The location is heavily forested, and the army are combing it with sniffer dogs and aircraft surveillance, they said. [caption id="attachment_9053" align="alignnone" width="300"] Security Forces Launch Search Ops In Poonch After Suspicious Movement[/caption]

Around 20K J&K Govt Buildings To Have Rooftop Solar Projects By 2025

JAMMU, Jan 15: With a goal of generating 300 MW of electricity from solar power by 2025, some 20,000 government buildings will have solar rooftop installations. The government has set a target of producing 300 MW of electricity by 2025, according to official sources who stated on Monday that the departments under government control in Jammu and Kashmir will receive their electrical supply from solar energy. The Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) will carry out rooftop solar projects on as many as 20,000 government buildings, according to official sources.They disclosed that as of right now, 1900 government buildings had rooftop solar projects installed, producing 27.61 MW of electricity. "JAKEDA and other sister concern departments have assisted in the establishment of these projects," they stated, mentioning that the combined load of government-affiliated institutions is approximately 600 MW. "The load of the government related entities, including hospitals, schools, colleges, universities, defence establishments, and street lights, aside from 22,49,4 registered government offices, is approximately 600 MW out of the approximately 4000 MW load with JPDCL," they stated."The J&K government will save approximately Rs 700 crore annually if only 50% of the energy needs are met through rooftop solar projects. Approximately 15 percent of energy is consumed by the government establishments, which is estimated to be 3000 million units of electricity annually," they continued. According to official sources, educational institutions with greater potential for solar power generation, such as Kashmir University, National Institute of Technology, and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, will also experience a decrease in their electricity consumption and consequent financial burden. "Government departments' increased electricity load will be relieved by reducing their electricity consumption," they stated.Official sources stated, "Several government departments are still not submitting their monthly electricity bills, despite the fact that the outstanding dues of various government departments are worth crores, which were waived off under a scheme." "In the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security, low-carbon emission, economic growth, and prosperity, JAKEDA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including hydropower, solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, and hydrogen energy," the statement reads. [caption id="attachment_9047" align="alignnone" width="300"] Around 20K J&K Govt Buildings To Have Rooftop Solar Projects By 2025[/caption]    

Provide top-notch police services and help in providing justice to People: DGP to officers

KUPWARA: Offer top-notch police services, collaborate closely with the public, uphold a strict system of accountability and openness, and aid in getting justice for those who come to you for help. During Bara Khana at District Police Lines Kupwara on Sunday, J&K Police Director General R R Swain gave advice to J&K police officials and Jawans. AIG T&P Manoj Kumar Pandith, CO IRP 4th Bn. Showkat Ahmad Dar, SSP Handwara Dawood Ayoub, SSP Kupwara Yougal Manhas, SSP Traffic Kashmir R P Singh, and DIGP North Kashmir Range were among those present at the Bara Khana.Participating in the programme were all gazetted and non-gazetted Kupwara district officers and jawans. The DGP stated in his speech that the Jammu and Kashmir Police is tasked with carrying out a great deal of responsibility. The force is responsible for protecting public safety, upholding law and order, and guaranteeing that the general public receives excellent policing services because it is the major law enforcement organisation in the area. When individuals are going through a difficult period, he said, they go to police stations in the hopes that their problems will be resolved. He went on to say that this is an opportunity for police officers to ensure justice. According to the DGP, police have a huge responsibility to assist people in obtaining justice as an enforcement agency. They are also entrusted with significant responsibility, and they must act within the bounds of the law and uphold the ideals of justice and fairness. He gave the Jawans and officers instructions to collaborate closely with the public and uphold a robust accountability and transparency framework.He made a strong impression on them about their responsibility to protect and advance society's general well-being. According to him, the J&K Police are an essential part of the government and must put up constant effort to safeguard the public from crime, violence, and other nefarious acts. We must make sure that everyone is treated fairly and equally under the law, given the wide variety of jobs and responsibilities.According to him, one of the most important aspects of the police's job is to provide public services like traffic control and emergency response. The police are frequently the public's initial point of contact, and they are trusted to help people in need quickly and effectively. We must show that we are dedicated to serving the public and advancing the community's well-being by providing these services. The DGP also ordered the identification of the officers who, in his words, would be recognised and rewarded for their greatest efforts in ensuring the public received improved services and justice. In addition, the DGP J&K heard the complaints and requests made by police officers and oversaw their resolution. The IGP Kashmir Zone V. K. Birdi thanked all of the officers and jawans for attending the bara khana and mentioned that the DGP J&K had given the order to conduct this meal in his welcoming speech. He told the staff that the DGP J&K was eager to visit the district of Kupwara, hear the concerns of the locals, and speak with the jawans and jurisdictional officers. According to IGP Kashmir, J&K police officers are regarded as state-of-the-art officers, and their efforts are valued on all fronts. According to him, jawans, or lower-level employees, are the foundation and lifeblood of any force. He noted that the J&K Police face a variety of difficulties, including dealing with internal security, working in the bitter cold, and carrying out routine tasks. He also claimed that the force is resilient in the face of all of these difficulties. [caption id="attachment_9017" align="alignnone" width="300"] Provide top-notch police services and help in providing justice to People:…

Speculative exchange of fire in Akhnoor sector, no ceasefire violation: Army

JAMMU: The Army has stated that there has been no ceasefire violation (CFV) and that the purported gunfire that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning along the border in the Khour area of the Akhnoor sector was a speculative exchange of fire. "There are a number of media outlets carrying the story of the CFV on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor region. It is made clear that there hasn't been any CFV," a defence spokesperson stated. He clarified that the firefight is merely hypothetical because of the fog and low vision, which is typical behaviour on forward positions. "The Sector where speculative firing has taken place is primarily the International Border sector and not LoC," said the spokesperson.   [caption id="attachment_9014" align="alignnone" width="300"] Speculative exchange of fire in Akhnoor sector, no ceasefire violation: Army[/caption]