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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…

DC Jammu seeks explanation from absentee health staff

JAMMU, AUGUST 30: Deputy Commissioner, Sachin Kumar Vaishya conducted a surprise inspection of the Tehsil Office and the Government Health & Wellness Centre Pargwal. Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the inspection tour. At the Tehsil Office, the Deputy Commissioner scrutinised the Service Plus portal and evaluated the office's adherence…

DC Jammu seeks explanation from absentee health staff
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Kashmiri Youth pledge greater electoral participation to foster democracy
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Kashmiri Youth pledge greater electoral participation to foster democracy

Exhibited enthusiastic participation in Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally, Shikara Rally at SKICC SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09: Hundreds of youngsters of Kashmir came together with unmatched enthusiasm, promoting the importance of voting and expressing their faith in democracy. The students participated in several programs under SVEEP like Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally and Shikara Rally at…

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Six thieves nabbed; stolen articles including service weapon of Police officer recovered
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Six thieves nabbed; stolen articles including service weapon of Police officer recovered

LEH:By detaining six suspects and recovering various stolen articles, including a police officer's service weapon, from the suspects, District Police Leh has solved a theft case involving a service weapon and four additional house theft crimes. Speaking at a press conference held in this location today, SSP Leh PD Nitya stated that an investigation was launched after ASI Asgar Ali complained on September 25, 2023, that unidentified thieves had broken into his home and fled with several items, including a government-issued pistol and 35 bullets (ammunition) that he had locked in a steel locker.According to her, Leh Police and J&K Police worked together to successfully seize the suspects from a car at Qazigund on September 26, 2023, at around 12:05 p.m., based on both technical and human intelligence. "During the search of the vehicle, a service pistol and 35 rounds were discovered along with 34 other items that were likely stolen, and two people, Jiyarul Sheikh son of Lalchand Sheikh Brahmanigram of Kolkata and Mohd Nizam Mullah son of Himayat Mullah of JJ Colony (Delhi), who were travelling in the vehicle, were detained in this regard. "Further investigation revealed the involvement of two additional people. As a result, Leh Police detained two additional suspects on September 29, 2023: Mohd Sahil, the son of Mohd Himmat of Kolkata, and Pervaiz Shiekh, the son of Forooq Sheikh of Kolkata. As a result of the four accused admitting during questioning to having stolen the service weapon from ASI Asgar Ali's residence, Section 7/25 of the Arms Act was introduced. Additionally, they admitted to committing multiple thefts at different locations, such as Nubra, Chimday, Solar Colony, etc., and recoveries were made as a result of the admissions, the officer said. She claimed that after the accused came forward, Ram Kali, the wife of Partap, who lived in New Delhi (now Khalsar Nubra), had some stolen property that had been sold to Asiya Rasool Sheikh (Alias Kani), the daughter of Ghulam Rasool Shiekh, a resident of Hari Singh Street (Srinagar). As a result, she had items recovered from her possession, and Police Station Nubra arrested her on April 10, 2023. In five incidents, FIR Numbers 45/2023 of the Police Station Leh, 165/2023 of the Police Station Leh, 166/2023 of the Police Station Leh, 167/2023 of the Police Station Leh, and FIR Number 25/2023 of the Police Station Nubra, recoveries have been made to date.The majority of the stolen stuff that has been found so far is jewellery made of gold, silver, and other valuable stones. There are also some electronic goods among the silver utensils. Three suspected criminally related cars, including two Maruti Vans and a TATA-207 pickup truck, have been impounded, the SSP announced, adding that further inquiries into their possible participation in other theft cases are ongoing. [caption id="attachment_3610" align="alignnone" width="300"] Six thieves nabbed; stolen articles including service weapon of Police officer recovered[/caption]  

IAF To Buy 156 More ‘Prachand’ Light Combat Choppers For Deployment Along Pak & China Border

New Delhi, Sept 29:The Indian Air Force is going to place orders for 156 more Prachand Light Combat Helicopters with HAL, which would be deployed at both the China and Pakistan front by the IAF and the Indian Army. This could be considered one of the biggest pushes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' in the defence sector. In the past 15 months, the two agencies have already added 15 of these helicopters to their fleet after testing them in some of the world's worst weather and terrain. Senior defence officials stated that the Indian Air Force, as the leading force, has submitted a request to the government for the purchase of 156 additional Prachand helicopters as a joint acquisition case, which is likely to be granted soon. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, the head of the Indian Air Force, recently made an announcement from abroad on the force's intention to purchase approximately 100 additional Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1A to promote indigenization. In terms of value, the two projects add up to more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore. The Indian Air Force would receive 66 of the 156 helicopters, and the Indian Army would obtain the remaining 90.The Prachand has undergone extensive test flights by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), in accordance with the Indian Air Force's demand that it be a weapon system entirely designed, developed, and manufactured in India. The assault helicopter was created to meet the needs of the Indian armed forces and can operate in both high-altitude and desert areas. The Prachand attack helicopter is the only one in the world that can land and take off at an altitude of 5,000 metres (16,400 feet), making it perfect for use in high-altitude regions like Eastern Ladakh and the Siachen Glacier.It can also damage the enemy's air defence activities and fire a variety of air-to-ground and air-to-air missiles. Additionally, it will be outfitted with more modern Dhruvastra air-to-ground missiles, which can destroy enemy hardened bunkers in both high altitude and other terrain. A sizable number of these helicopters are also being purchased by the IAF in order to keep the equipment prepared for export requirements and sales to friendly foreign nations.To meet all military requirements, more than 300 of these helicopters are anticipated to be in service. Additionally, it is anticipated that these helicopters will quickly find purchasers on the export markets. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_3350" align="alignnone" width="300"] IAF To Buy 156 More ‘Prachand’ Light Combat Choppers For Deployment Along Pak & China Border[/caption]  

Mortar shell detected in Kargil defused safely
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Mortar shell detected in Kargil defused safely

KARGIL: According to officials, a mortar shell was successfully defused on Thursday in the Kargil district of the union territory of Ladakh. Locals in the Sharchay neighbourhood of the Batalik border zone reportedly discovered the unexploded shell and alerted security personnel. It was securely defused by the army's sappers. [caption id="attachment_3022" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mortar shell detected in Kargil defused safely[/caption]    

Ladakh Saw Unbelievable Changes For The Better After Article 370 Abrogation: LG
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Ladakh Saw Unbelievable Changes For The Better After Article 370 Abrogation: LG

Jammu, Sep 17 : According to Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (Retd) B D Mishra, Ladakh has seen "unbelievable" changes "for the better" since the repeal of Article 370 of the Constitution, and he is confident that within a few years it would be the most developed Union Territory in the entire nation. In addition to making Ladakh "corruption-free and delay-free," Mishra, who assumed leadership of Ladakh in February, said generating appropriate jobs for people and ensuring that future generations do not experience water scarcity are among his top goals. According to him, more than 5.31 lakh tourists travelled to the Union Territory last year, which has a population of about 2.75 lakh.In an exclusive interview the Lt Governor said, "I have been there (in Ladakh) for seven months and there is a sea change in terms of development, in people's outlook, in the benefit (being extended to the people), and also in the comfort of living." According to him, the local people has objectives in the domains of agriculture, horticulture, pisciculture, sericulture, and animal husbandry, all of which are developing. Mishra claimed that although infrastructure like roads, bridges, tunnels, helipads, and airports is being created quickly, the people of Ladakh are stepping up to launch enterprises.Only when the Constitution's Article 370 was repealed in August 2019 and Ladakh was separated from Jammu and Kashmir to become a Union Territory on October 31 of that same year was this made possible, according to him. Before that, there were protests during which people called for the declaration of Ladakh as a Union Territory. The L-G asserted that it was because "people were neglected and out on a limb" and that development was given the least amount of priority. The former soldier claimed to have his priorities in order.According to Mishra, the top aim is to prevent water shortages for future generations. We live on hills, therefore water is plentiful below... Ladakh should never have a water shortage, I want to make sure of that. The creation of jobs for the people of Ladakh, particularly startups, is the next priority, he stated. "I have had over 600 vacancies in the police and civil service announced, and the process is ongoing, but there is a Supreme Court case pending regarding 800 positions. The L-G declared, "The changes are astonishing and for the better with the way Ladakh is developing and the way the people are being cared for.Mishra stated that prior to the repeal of Article 370, Ladakh was a part of the former state…