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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…

Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials
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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…

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…

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Ram Temple consecration: Dharmarth Trust invites Jammuties at Shree Raghunathji Temple

JAMMU: The people of Jammu were invited to take part in the three-day magnificent celebrations at the Shree Raghunath Ji Temple by the trustee of the J&K Dharmarth Trust and former minister Ajatshatru Singh. Beginning on January 20 and running through January 22, there will be ceremonies in honour of the Ram Temple's consecration in Ayodhaya. In a press conference Ajatshatru Singh said, "Being a Raghuvanshi, I, on behalf of J&K Dharmarth Trust comprising Chairman Trustee, Dr. Karan Singh, Yuvraj Vikramaditya Singh, Ranvijay Singh, Martand Singh, and Dr. Ritu Singh, invite the people of Jammu to participate in the grand celebrations at Shree Raghunath Ji Temple in Jammu."He provided further information on the schedule, stating that the Sunderkand Paath on January 20, 2024, will mark the start of the three-day big celebration. On January 21, 2024, a 24-hour Akhand Paath of Shri Ram Charitmanas will be held. On January 21 and 22, the celebrations will continue with Bhajan Sandhaya, which will include live performances by folk performers and well-known singers like Sonali Dogra on the temple grounds. In addition, the visiting devotees will be served Dogri Dham, a traditional Dogra meal. Singh stated that old people who are unable to go to Ayodhaya will be able to watch the live broadcast of the Ram Temple's consecration event in Ayodhaya and pray to Shree Raghunath Ji in Jammu for blessings.Dr. Ritu Singh also urged the people of Jammu to attend the three days of great celebrations at the Shree Raghunath ji Temple in Jammu and to actively participate. They underlined how crucial it is for the entire community to get involved in order to make the celebration genuinely unforgettable. During the press conference, J&K Dharmarth Trust President Brig R.S. Langeh (Retd) and Secretary SSP Ashok Sharma (Retd) were also in attendance. [caption id="attachment_9295" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ram Temple consecration: Dharmarth Trust invites Jammuties at Shree Raghunathji Temple[/caption]  

AC approves incentives for establishing food processing units by Cooperative Societie

JAMMU: The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, approved a proposal of the Cooperative Department that calls for 90% credit (up to a limit of Rs 9 lakh) offered by Cooperative Banks and financial assistance of 50% (up to a ceiling of Rs 4.50 lakh) of loan amount and 100% interest subvention to be given by the government in order to encourage Cooperatives to set up small food processing units costing up to Rs 10 lakh. Attending the meeting were Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, the LG's principal secretary, Atal Dulloo, the chief secretary, and advisor to the lieutenant governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar. Cooperative Banks would lend money to J&K-registered cooperative societies up to 90% of the project cost, or Rs 9 lakh, whichever is smaller, if they are willing to establish food processing units. The cooperative must establish and operationalize the food processing plant within a year, following which the government would reimburse the cooperative bank for 50% of the loan amount, up to a maximum of Rs 4.50 lakh. In the second, third, and fourth years of the loan, the beneficiary cooperative is required to pay the remaining principal amount in three equal installments to the relevant cooperative bank. When the beneficiary cooperative repays the loan to the bank on schedule, the government will pay the cooperative bank the full interest on the loan amount. Under this project, the Cooperative Department aims to establish 80 Food Processing Units in two years (2023–2024 & 2024–2025). The institutional framework for carrying out and overseeing this plan, including of committees for the development, assessment, and endorsement of DPRs and proposals, has also been authorised. Farmers will be able to work under this programme, and cooperative bank employees and others working in the cooperative sector would also receive guaranteed repayments. [caption id="attachment_9286" align="alignnone" width="300"] AC approves incentives for establishing food processing units by Cooperative Societie[/caption]  

BJP, RSS favour ruling country from Delhi: Rahul

NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Congress, stated on Friday that the BJP and RSS are completely in favour of running the entire nation out of Delhi. On the second day of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in the state of Assam, Gandhi addressed a public gathering in Gogamukh in the Lakhimpur district of the state and stated that his party is against the proposed system. "Hindustan ought to be ruled by one language, under one leader, from Delhi, according to the BJP and RSS. We don't agree. Assam will be governed from Assam, not from Delhi, the speaker declared. Gandhi started this march from Manipur in the east to Mumbai in the west, emphasising that the Congress valued every state equally."The Northeastern states and the security of its people are just as important to us as any other state," he stated. He also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for avoiding Manipur despite the fact that ethnic conflict has been roiling the state since May of last year. "A state is experiencing a crisis akin to a civil war for the first time in India's history. However, the PM has not made a single trip to the state. He said, "He can't go there because it will reveal the BJP's political realities. Gandhi criticised Himanta Biswa Sarma and called him the "most corrupt" chief minister for the second day in a row. Gandhi continued his yatra in Assam on the second day, travelling through the districts of Majuli and Lakhimpur. On Saturday, he would travel to Arunachal Pradesh following his overnight stay in Gogamukh. [caption id="attachment_9283" align="alignnone" width="300"] BJP, RSS favour ruling country from Delhi: Rahul[/caption]  

AC transfers land for establishment of NCDC branch at Jammu

JAMMU: The land transfer in favour of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), New Delhi, for the establishment of its branch in Jammu, measuring 07 Kanal 250 Sqft, was approved by the Administrative Council (AC), which convened here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Attending the meeting were Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, the LG's principal secretary, Atal Dulloo, the chief secretary, and advisor to the lieutenant governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar. The NCDC offers quick health assessments and laboratory-based diagnostic services to the States and Union Territories (UTs). It also offers diagnostic referral services to state health directorates, community organisations, medical colleges, and research facilities. The government's establishment of the NCDC branch in Jammu is a significant step in offering the public, medical facilities, and health directorates in this region of Utah high-quality diagnostic services. [caption id="attachment_9279" align="alignnone" width="300"] AC transfers land for establishment of NCDC branch at Jammu[/caption]  

ED Issues Fresh Summons To RJD Chief Lalu Prasad, Son Tejashwi Yadav

PATNA, Jan 19: According to official sources on Friday, the ED has summoned RJD chairman Lalu Prasad, his son, and Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav to appear for questioning at its Patna office regarding the alleged money laundering case involving railroads land-for-jobs. Tejashwi was called on January 30, the day after Prasad was requested to give his deposition on January 29. The summons was delivered by a delegation to Prasad's wife, former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi, at her official residence in Patna, they added.The Enforcement Directorate office on Bank Road in the capital is where the two have been invited to appear for depositions. Both of them had ignored the previous summonses in this instance. The purported scandal concerns the time when Prasad served as the UPA-1 Government's Minister of Railways. [caption id="attachment_9267" align="alignnone" width="300"] ED Issues Fresh Summons To RJD Chief Lalu Prasad, Son Tejashwi Yadav[/caption]

Farooq Abdullah Rules Out Any Delay In Talks With INDIA Bloc Over Seat Sharing In J&K

JAMMU, Jan 19: Farooq Abdullah, the head of the National Conference, said on Friday that discussions over seat sharing in Jammu and Kashmir have already started and ruled out any delay in reaching a decision with the INDIA group. Abdullah's remarks follow his recent warning that the INDIA bloc may be in danger if a deal on seat sharing is not reached quickly. He claimed that some members would attempt to establish their own group. The former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir had stated, "If seat-sharing arrangement is not finalised then there is a threat to the alliance," during an online conversation with former Union minister Kapil Sibal. It ought to be completed within a set time frame. I think the biggest risk is that some would band together to form a different coalition. There's still time. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Abdullah stated that while everyone's interests must be taken into consideration, his party has no issues with the INDIA coalition on the matter of seat distribution in Jammu and Kashmir. "I don't believe there is a seat-sharing delay. They have already begun discussing it. It requires time. Each person has unique interests, and those need to be considered. The former chief minister of Jamaica told reporters here, "I'm sure everything will work out."He went on to say that his party will not have any complications now, just as it has never had any in the past, in resolving such matters with the Congress. In response to inquiries over his party's relinquishment of some seats inside the coalition, the president of NC asked, "Why? Depending on when we speak with them about this matter, this will change. We've never had any trouble working with them to resolve that. These matters will be resolved between us. Reiterating that there was "no problem at all on seat sharing," Farooq Abdullah continued, "We have no problem." You were told the other day by Omar. The NC chairman was alluding to a comment made on Wednesday regarding seat distribution by Omar Abdullah, the vice president of his party.Talk of internal disputes inside the INDIA alliance was rejected by Omar Abdullah. "Seat sharing has not been discussed with Congress at this time. He had stated, "Our goal should be to win all six seats, and they should stay in the INDIA alliance. Farooq Abdullah responded, "Pakistan is not happy with Balochistan people receiving protection on the Iran border," to a query regarding the tensions at the Iran-Pakistan border amid protection for the former. Pakistan believes it to be a threat to them. It is being resolved in other nations. [caption id="attachment_9264" align="alignnone" width="300"] Farooq Abdullah Rules Out…

PM Modi Drinking Only Coconut Water, Feeding Cows In Run Up To Ram Temple Ceremony

New Delhi, Jan 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been sleeping on a blanket on the floor and consuming only coconut water for the past eleven days as part of his unique religious practise in the lead-up to the Ram temple's "Pran Pratishtha," according to sources on Friday. They further mentioned that Modi has been performing "gau-pooja," feeding cows, and participating in other "daan" (charity) activities including "annadaan" and distributing clothing in line with the scriptures. As a devoted "Ram Bhakt," Modi has spent the past few days travelling to various temples across the nation, including the Guruvayur Temple and Thriprayar Shree Ramaswami Temple in Kerala, Veerbhadra Temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh, and Ramkund and Shree Kalaram Temple in Nasik.In a similar vein, he will spend the next two days touring more of these temples in Tamil Nadu. They pointed out that these temples have a connection to Lord Ram in addition to serving as a unifying force for the various regions of the nation. They stated that his recent visits to temples around the nation, when he heard the Ramayana read aloud in a variety of languages and took part in bhajans, are noteworthy because their influence extends well beyond the conventional definition of religion. They further stated that his efforts are directed towards bolstering the socio-cultural fabric of "bharatiya" in accordance with his concept of "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat."In an attempt to set an example and ignite a widespread movement, he also started the drive to clean up temples and cleaned the grounds of the Shree Kalaram Temple in Nasik. The duty of cleaning the temples was willingly undertaken by lakhs of individuals. People from all walks of life in the nation have enthusiastically joined the campaign. Everyone has reacted to Modi's clarion appeal, from superstars to the average person, as evidenced by the #SwachhTeerthCampaign trending among the top topics on X, an official said. [caption id="attachment_9258" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi Drinking Only Coconut Water, Feeding Cows In Run Up To Ram Temple Ceremony[/caption]