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“Mentally Unsound” Pak National Held On LoC In Poonch

editor October 13, 2023

Jammu, Oct 13: Along the Line of Control in the Poonch area of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army detained one "mentally unsound" Pakistani civilian on Friday. One Pakistani civilian was seized by alert army troops this morning along the LoC, according to official sources.They claimed that he appears to be "mentally unsound," but every possibility is being investigated. He continued, "We are looking into the problem. [caption id="attachment_3924" align="alignnone" width="300"] “Mentally Unsound” Pak National Held On LoC In Poonch[/caption]

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Flight Carrying 212 Indians From Israel Lands In Delhi

editor October 13, 2023

New Delhi, Oct 13: Under "Operation Ajay," a plane transporting the first group of Indians who were trapped in Israel due to the current conflict landed in New Delhi on Friday morning. At least 212 Indian people have landed at the Delhi airport from Israel. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a minister for the Union, met them at the airport. Chandrasekhar hailed the reentering Indians with his hands folded. Then he started talking to the students. The federal minister informed the travellers that India is steadfast in its commitment to the security of every Indian. He stated that Prime Minister Modi is committed to defending them.No Indian will ever be abandoned by our administration. Our government, led by our prime minister, is committed to defending them and ensuring their safe return. We are grateful to EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar, the staff at the Ministry of External Affairs, and the Air India flight crew for making this possible and sending our kids back to their families securely and soundly, Chandrasekhar stated. When an Indian citizen returned from Israel, he or she said, "This is the first time we are dealing with this scenario there. For bringing us back, the Indian government is to be commended, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi. So that we may get back to work as soon as possible, we're hoping for peace as soon as feasible. On Thursday, the first group of Indian travellers took off from Tel Aviv for India as part of Operation Ajay. On this occasion, Sanjeev Singla, the Indian ambassador to Israel, stated that the Indian Embassy in Israel is striving to secure the safety of Indian citizens in the war-torn country of Israel and that the embassy will assist Indian citizens who want to return to India through "Operation Ajay.""As I mentioned the day before, the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv has been making constant efforts to safeguard the welfare and safety of all of our Indian people in Israel. Operation Ajay, a programme to assist Indians who want to return to their country, was introduced by the external affairs minister yesterday. And the first flight is returning to India today as part of Operation Ajay," he added. "We are working to ensure that we have a similar flight in the coming days," he continued, "and it's going to have almost 200 Indian citizens on board, including students, carers, and business professionals."Tomorrow, we'll only have one flight.I want to reach out to my fellow Indian citizens in this country and encourage them to keep their cool and follow the local safety recommendations in order to stay safe. I also want to reassure them that we will always be by their side. We are supporting them. A returning Indian citizen from Tel Aviv hailed the Indian government for helping during difficult times and claimed that "Operation Ajay" had been of great assistance. Arindam Bagchi, a spokesperson for the External Affairs Ministry, stated earlier on Thursday, "As indicated by EAM yesterday, Operation Ajay has been started to make it easier for our citizens who want to return from Israel to do so. The first chartered flight would likely depart from Tel Aviv tomorrow morning and arrive in India later tonight to take up the Indian people, according to the spokeswoman for the external affairs ministry."We are closely monitoring the situation in Israel." There haven't been any Indian casualties thus far, according to the MEA spokesperson.So yet, no casualties have been reported, he said."There are about 18,000 Indians in Israel. It is concerning that there is conflict going on. Indians are asked to heed the guidance provided by our mission, added Bagchi.Prime Minister Narendra Modi started "Operation Ajay" to return roughly 18,000 Indians who were living in Israel. Indian registration commenced on Thursday. Indian enterprises receive assistance from the Indian embassy in Israel, which has also established a helpline for Indian residents who require assistance. A 24-hour control room has been established by the MEA due to the growing hostility. The control room will assist in keeping an eye on the situation and in providing data and support. Earlier, a meeting to discuss "Operation Ajay" preparations was presided over by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. [caption…

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145 more test +ve for dengue

editor October 13, 2023

JAMMU: An additional 145 dengue cases were recorded on Thursday from various locations in Jammu and Kashmir, bringing the year's total to 3152. According to a health official, 78 instances were recorded today from the Jammu district alone, along with 33 cases from Udhampur, 15 cases from Kathua, 7 cases from Samba, 5 cases from Rajouri, 3 cases from Poonch, one case from each of the districts of Reasi, Doda, and Kishtwar, and one case from outside the UT. 126 adults and 19 kids are among the individuals who tested positive, he continued. According to him, out of the total 2168 cases reported thus far, the majority come from the Jammu district, followed by the Udhampur district (322 cases), Kathua (238 cases), and Samba (212 cases apiece)."There were 64 cases in Rajouri, 29 in Ramban, 27 in Reasi, 21 each in Poonch and Doda, 4 in Kishtwar, 15 in Kashmir and 27 from other parts of the country," added the official. The official added that a total of 1047 dengue patients had been hospitalised to the hospitals as of now, and that 928 of them had been released while 89 were still receiving treatment. The official stated that "the number of dengue cases is increasing every day" and recommended the public to prevent stagnant water from forming in and around their homes because this is where the mosquitoes that transmit dengue thrive. [caption id="attachment_3915" align="alignnone" width="300"] 145 more test +ve for dengue[/caption]

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RSS chief arriving today on 3 days visit

editor October 13, 2023

JAMMU: Dr. Mohan Rao Bhagwat, the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), will be visiting for three days starting this evening. From the Jammu Airport, Dr. Bhagwat will immediately proceed to the RSS Headquarters at Keshaw Bhawan Amphalla. Ved Mandir and Keshaw Bhawan's entire complex has been made more secure, and the SSB and CRPF have seized control of it. Since the RSS chairman is one of the leaders who is now best secured and is safeguarded by Z + VVIP security, the RSS Jammu Headquarters have been declared outbound for guests when he is there. Upon his arrival in Jammu, Dr. Bhagwat will be greeted by senior Sangh officials led by Prant Pracharak, Rupesh Kumar.He may later interact informally at Keshaw Bhawan in the evening with senior J&K Sangh officials. According to sources, the following day Dr. Bhagwat will meet with top Sangh officials, including Prant Pracharak, Seh Prant Pracharak, and Pracharaks of all districts in J&K, to discuss the political situation in the two UTs of J&K and Ladakh. He will also ask for their full feedback on how the RSS and its subsidiary organisations operate. On October 14, he will also engage with the staff members of the parent organization's subsidiary organisations. Each organisation will have a three-minute time slot to speak with the Sangh chief, according to the sources. Dr. Bhagwat will also go to one of Jammu's historic shrines and offer prayers there.He will depart for Kathua in the afternoon of October 15 following a meeting with Swayam Sewaks. At the Kathua Sports Stadium, he will address roughly 5000 Swayam Sewaks from the Kathua and Samba districts. Additionally, he would go to a community outside of Kathua district and display the statue of Bharat Mata there. Sangh has been a part of the village for almost 70 years. The villagers will give the RSS chief a resounding welcome, and he will mingle with them and share a traditional meal with them before boarding the Rajdhani train to Delhi later that evening on October 15. [caption id="attachment_3918" align="alignnone" width="300"] RSS chief arriving today on 3 days visit[/caption]

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CS for start of month long cleanliness drive in govt offices

editor October 13, 2023

SRINAGAR: Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, the chief secretary, today requested that a month-long cleaning campaign be conducted at all UT government buildings and educational institutions. The GAD Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Commissioner Secretary, Tourism and Culture Secretary, both Divisional Commissioners, and all Deputy Commissioners of the UT all attended the meeting. Dr. Mehta made it clear to the officials during a review of the Swachhta Mission in J&K that since our villages have been designated as ODF+ Model categories, it is crucial to make all of our offices clutter-free in addition to boosting their atmosphere and tidying up their surroundings. The Chief Secretary insisted that cleaning should be done professionally to make nearly 50000 workplace spaces, including government school buildings, clean and aesthetically pleasing. In addition to giving these buildings a facelift, which included mowing the grass and whitewashing both the interior and outside, he requested them to install trash cans. He emphasised the need to make the UT "litter-free" by criminalising street littering. The Chief Secretary stressed the importance of making all the necessary preparations at the District and Divisional levels to receive these soil urns and send them onward for the construction of the National monument while reviewing the plans for sending block level Amrit Kalashs to New Delhi under "Meri Maati Mera Desh." He said that each rural and urban household's soil had been collected in accordance with the Ministry of Culture's regulations. Additionally, he requests that all young volunteers travelling to the national capital with their corresponding Amrit Kalashs from their blocks and ULBs be provided with uniform clothing. The timely destruction of documents in government offices was also noted by the Chief Secretary. He noted that by month's end, the number should increase to 99% from the overall disposal of roughly 96% of files. He demanded that there be no delays beyond the allotted times for each ceremony. He urged all the officials to regularly check the outstanding files in order to identify anyone who has a history of causing unnecessary delays. The Chief Secretary asked the Divisional Administration to maintain reliable electricity supply, rationing, and prompt snow removal during winters while reviewing winter readiness. In metropolitan regions, he ordered the replacement of broken transformers within eight hours, and in rural areas, within twenty-four. He requested that enforcement personnel keep a closer eye on unlawful activity. He said that in addition to taking steps to maintain an uninterrupted power supply to all smart metered residences where AT&C losses are within acceptable limits, the scheduled 8-hour cut in non-metered areas should also be ensured. He requested that an IEC campaign be launched in local and social media to inform people of the advantages of paying their power bills on time. He stated that it is important for people to be informed that borrowing Rs 31000 Cr to pay for energy purchases is having a negative impact on other people-centric policies. He implied that the students at UT are intelligent enough to comprehend and support the administration's initiatives. The Chief Secretary further urged the relevant district administrations to take all necessary steps to ensure that the winters in this region are bright. He requested that they promptly clear the snow from all the tourist destinations' access routes so that they can stay open to the public at all times. He also suggested that they furnish these locations with amenities like power and other services without causing any unnecessary inconveniences during the winter. Later, the Chief Secretary went over the celebration of Navratri preparations. He gave the government the go-ahead to implement all necessary procedures to ensure that this festival ran well. He instructed them to ensure that there is constant access to water and electricity in all of the locations where this festival is observed. For all of the days of this festival, he urged the implementation of cleanliness campaigns and other initiatives in the locations where people congregate for the celebration [caption id="attachment_3910" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS for start…

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Droupadi Murmu visits Vaishno Devi; inaugurates skywalk, remodelled Parvati Bhawan

editor October 13, 2023

KATRA: On Thursday, President Droupadi Murmu visited the Vaishno Devi shrine and opened a skywalk and a renovated Parvati Bhavan at the shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district, according to officials. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha accompanied the President, who is spending two days in Jammu and Kashmir, on his visit to the shrine. Anshul Garg, the CEO of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), gave Murmu a briefing on the projects. According to officials, the 200-meter skywalk will ease pilgrims' journeys by dividing the routes they take to get to the Bhawan and when they come back after visiting the shrine.The facility, which was finished at a cost of more than Rs 9.89 crore and is located 20 feet above track level, will aid in resolving the issue of a chaotic situation and multidirectional flow of pilgrims between Manokamna Bhawan and Gate No-3, which was the scene of a stampede on New Year's Day in 2022 in which 12 people lost their lives and 16 were injured. According to the officials, the skywalk was designed to ease the movement of pilgrims and aid in better crowd control at Bhawan at busy times. Parvati Bhawan has undergone a complete renovation that cost approximately Rs 15 crore, and it is a free service for pilgrims.To guarantee that pilgrims travel directly to the shrine after leaving their bags, it has been connected to the skywalk. According to officials, it has 1,500 lockers and can accommodate 10,000 to 15,000 pilgrims daily. President Murmu planted a pagoda seedling in the gardens of the Raj Bhawan auditorium in Jammu and Kashmir in the morning before departing for the Vaishno Devi shrine, according to officials in Kashmir. [caption id="attachment_3905" align="alignnone" width="300"] Droupadi Murmu visits Vaishno Devi; inaugurates skywalk, remodelled Parvati Bhawan[/caption]

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Inter-state narco-module: Strong links traced from Kashmir to Punjab, says DGP Dilbag

editor October 13, 2023

JAMMU: The ties of the interstate narco-module arrested a few days ago have been tracked from north Kashmir's Kupwara area to Ludhiana in Punjab, according to Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh. Eight persons have been detained thus far, four from Kupwara and four from Punjab, according to him, and 30 kg of cocaine, Rs 5 crore in cash, 40 phoney licence plates for vehicles, passports, and a handgun made in Germany have all been found. DGP Singh announced during a news conference at District Police Lines (DPL) Jammu that Ramban police recently stopped the car and found 30 kg of a substance similar to cocaine inside.The DGP stated, "Though the final report of FSL is awaited, it seems that the recovered substance is cocaine," adding that four people from the Kupwara region of northern Kashmir had been detained. "It was discovered over the course of the investigation that Kupwara district is linked to the inter-State narco-module. The preferred route for narco-smuggling through Kupwara is the Amrohi; the latest shipment was also smuggled through this route. The DGP stated that although there has been no proof of drugs being dropped by drones, there are reliable leads that indicate drugs have been physically carried. "We have registered 12 cases in the Amrohi area of Kupwara related to narco-terror," the DGP added.He claimed that following the detention of four Kupwara suspects, J&K police and Punjab police detained four more suspects, among them the main narcotics handler. Investigations revealed that the major suspect's father was a drug dealer as well. From the arrested individuals, we have retrieved Rs 5 crore in cash, 40 bogus licence plates, passports, and a revolver made in Germany, he said. When questioned about the number plates, the DGP stated that it appeared that they were used to fool the highway police when drugs were being moved from Kuwpara to Punjab. "The drivers of vehicles ferrying drugs would have been impersonating police officials given the police badges recovered and also the number plates of the vehicles would have been changed from one stop to another," he stated. He claimed that evidence has shown that drugs are being brought into Kashmir from across the Line of Control to promote and feed terrorists. "Links of all major terror organisations have come to fore in the racket," claimed the DGP. More arrests are probably going to be made as the investigations continue, he said. He claimed that drug consignments dropped by drones from the international border in the Jammu districts had been reported in some cases."With the arrest of eight accused, a big inter-state narco smuggling module has been busted," according to the DGP. The DGP responded to a question about the number of drug abusers in J&K by saying that although there is a legitimate study or census, a preliminary probe reveals there are 7 lakh drug users in J&K. [caption id="attachment_3902" align="alignnone" width="300"] Inter-state narco-module: Strong links traced from Kashmir to Punjab, says DGP Dilbag[/caption]

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MeT predicts widespread rains, ‘significant’ drop in temp from 14-18 Oct in J&K

editor October 12, 2023

SRINAGAR: The higher altitudes of Jammu and Kashmir are expected to have widespread intermittent mild to moderate rain and snowfall from October 14–18, according to weather forecasters on Wednesday. In the next 24 hours, mostly clear weather was predicted, while on October 13, "partly cloudy becoming cloudy" towards the evening was predicted, according to a meteorological department official. "There is possibility of rain/snow over higher reaches towards night at scattered places of J&K." From October 14 to 18, he predicted widespread intermittent mild to moderate rain and snowfall over higher reaches with a probability of over 75%. Significant temperature drops were anticipated across the board throughout these days. Additionally, the weatherman department has advised farmers to delay harvesting their crops from October 14 to October 18. Transportation may briefly be disrupted, he said, particularly in sensitive areas like Zojila, Mugal Road, Sinthantop, and Sadnatop. [caption id="attachment_3898" align="alignnone" width="300"] MeT predicts widespread rains, 'significant' drop in temp from 14-18 Oct in J&K[/caption]

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Demining operation in Leh, 175 mines destroyed

editor October 12, 2023

LEH: According to officials, the Army carried out a demining operation in three locations within the Leh district and removed 175 mines. Locals in Ladakh who live along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) requested that this be done, hence it has been done. Santosh Sukhadeve, deputy commissioner for Leh, wrote on X, "On behalf of Phobrang, Yourgo, and Lukung villagers, we thank the Fire and Fury Corps for their prompt action in fencing and clearing the area by successfully destroying over 175 mines." He claimed that by taking this firm action, the villagers' safety worries had been positively handled, reinforcing the Ladakh region's solid civil-military relationship. I wish to express my gratitude to the Indian Army for removing these mines, which were installed in 1962. The sarpanch of Phobrang added, "It used to cost us money. [caption id="attachment_3894" align="alignnone" width="300"] Demining operation in Leh, 175 mines destroyed[/caption]

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We all should jointly fight militancy: Azad on terror incidents

editor October 12, 2023

JAMMU: Ghulam Nabi Azad, the chairperson of the DPAP, voiced concern over recent terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and asked for a concerted effort to combat them on Wednesday. The last five years have seen an improvement in the security environment. However, instances have occurred during the previous 1.5 years, mainly in the Rajouri region. The event in Kashmir's Kokernag also happened. On the sidelines of a meeting with numerous delegations in this city, he told reporters, "We are concerned about it. The chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) was responding to a query regarding the current state of security in Jammu & Kashmir. Azad stated that "we all, the people of J&K, the government, and politicians should jointly fight it out" because it appears that militancy is making another attempt to rear its head. "It is not solely the responsibility of the government, but all of us," he stated. In response to the dharna held on Tuesday by the major opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir, including the National Conference, the Congress, and the PDP, Azad stated, "The leaders who had given the call (for the demonstration) were themselves absconding." He appeared to be referring to NC leader Farooq Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, who were unable to attend the dharna on Tuesday, by saying, "This shows their seriousness." Azad advised the government to investigate the problems facing the Gujjar-Bakarwal community after meeting with many delegations, notably those from this group. [caption id="attachment_3891" align="alignnone" width="300"] We all should jointly fight militancy: Azad on terror incidents[/caption]

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