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Modi Govt Trying To Cover Up Worst Territorial Setback In 6 Decades: Jairam

editor December 28, 2023

NEW DELHI, Dec 28: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claimed on Thursday that Chinese troops have been preventing Indian patrols from accessing the vital Depsang Plains, Demchok, and other areas in eastern Ladakh since May 2020, and that the government is attempting to conceal the greatest territorial setback against the nation in sixty years. Ramesh on X referenced a post by politician Konchok Stanzin, who is based in Ladakh. According to Stanzin, the Army demolished a landmark at the location of the fabled Rezang La battle during the 1962 Sino-Indian conflict in Ladakh as part of the disengagement process with China. Stanzin is a member of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council representing Chushul.The site where a memorial had been erected at the fall of Major Singh, as disclosed by Chushu Councillor Konchok Stanzin, was demolished because it was within the buffer zone that China had negotiated in 2021. Ramesh stated on X, "This is a great insult to the memory of Major Singh and the fallen heroes of Charlie Company. One of the most famous incidents in Indian military history, according to the Congress leader, is the defence of Rezang La by C Company of 13 Kumaon, under the command of the illustrious Major Shaitan Singh."This most shameful concession provides proof, if any proof was still needed, that the buffer zones negotiated by the Modi government are in territory previously controlled by India," the speaker declared. "The Modi government has been using the DDLJ strategy—deny, distract, lie, and justify—for the past four years in an attempt to hide the largest territorial loss for India in sixty years. The party general secretary stated, "Since May 2020, Chinese troops have persisted in preventing Indian patrols from entering the vital Depsang Plains, Demchok, and other areas in eastern Ladakh.He also refuted the claimed victory of India in the Doklam conflict in 2017 and mentioned China's increasing territorial incursions into Bhutan. "China has tightened its grip on Bhutanese territory in the last six years, raising the threat to India's Siliguri Corridor, also known as Chicken's Neck," stated Ramesh, "despite baseless claims of an Indian victory in Doklam in 2017." China is aware that the Prime Minister will continue to yield to Chinese salami-slicing tactics if he is permitted to claim PR victories. The politician said, "And he will keep lying to the country, saying, 'Na koi hamari seema mein ghus aaya hai, na hi koi ghusa hua hai."Ramesh went on, "It's time to tell the Indian people the truth and to outline how and when the status quo ante will be restored in Ladakh." [caption id="attachment_7905" align="alignnone" width="300"] Modi Govt Trying To Cover Up Worst Territorial Setback In 6 Decades: Jairam[/caption]

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PM Modi to address Ram Temple consecration from ‘Singh Dwar’

editor December 28, 2023

AYODHYA: According to sources on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak to guests at the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya from in front of the temple's main entrance, known as the "Singh Dwar." On January 22, 2019, PM Modi will open the gates of the magnificent temple to the public during the consecration ceremony. Sources predict that thousands of worshippers will flood the temple town on January 22 for the consecration. A meeting of the trust that is in charge of building and overseeing the magnificent Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, is planned for today. The idol of Lord Ram, which will be placed inside the sanctum sanctorum of the magnificent temple at the grand opening or consecration of the shrine on January 22, is expected to be the topic of discussion, according to sources. The sources also stated that a detailed discussion of the arrangements for the temple's consecration ceremony on January 22 will take place during the meeting. To choose the idol of Ram Lalla, the trust will convene once more. Keshav Prasad Maurya, the deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, took part in the cleanliness campaign drive in the temple city earlier in the day in preparation for the major event. Speaking to reporters, he declared, "Today we have started the cleanliness campaign in Ayodhya with the resolve that Swachh Rahe Shri Ram Ka Dham (Lord Ram's place should be cleaned)." Collectively, we can maintain Ayodhya's cleanliness." Previously on Wednesday, trust secretary Champat Rai announced that one of three designs would be chosen to create a 51-inch-tall idol of Lord Ram that would represent a five-year-old Ram Lalla. "The one which has the best divineness and has a child-like look about it will be selected," he stated. According to Rai, who was describing the map of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, the entire structure was built using 21–22 lakh cubic feet of stone. "Such a big stone structure has never been built in North or South India even in the last 100-200 years," he stated. Below the structure is a foundation made of artificial rock composed of 56 layers that were created by engineers. Second, a plinth that is 21 feet above the ground is made up of 17,000 granite blocks that are native to Telangana and Karnataka. Approximately five lakh cubic feet of pink sandstone from Bharatpur, Rajasthan, were utilised in the construction of the temple. The pure white Makrana marble that makes up the temple's sanctum sanctorum is ready, he informed reporters. On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the temple city to officially open the Ayodhya railway station and airport, which are being renovated primarily using the temple model. [caption id="attachment_7893" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi to address Ram Temple consecration from 'Singh Dwar'[/caption]

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Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi’s Name In ED’s PMLA Case Charge-Sheet

editor December 28, 2023

New Delhi, Dec 28: First, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi has been named by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in its charge sheet. The charge sheet mentions Priyanka Gandhi's purchase and sale of an agricultural land measuring 40 kanal (five acres) in Haryana's Faridabad from Delhi-based real estate agent HL Pahwa in 2006 and February 2010. The land was bought in Amipur village, Faridabad, from Pahwa, the agent who also helped Robert Vadra, Priyanka's husband, buy three parcels of land in Amipur village totaling 40.08 acres (or 334 kanals) between 2005 and 2006; Pahwa sold the land to Robert Vadra in December 2010.The agent is the same one who sold land to CC Thampi, an NRI businessman. The main case concerns Sanjay Bhandari, a fugitive arms dealer who is being investigated by several agencies for violating the Official Secrets Act, foreign exchange and black money laws, and money-laundering. In 2016, he left India for the UK. Together with British national Sumit Chadha, Thampi is accused of helping Bhandari conceal illicit gains. Robert Vadra was identified by the ED as an alleged close aide of Thampi in its previous charge sheet pertaining to the case.It is stated in the most recent charge sheet that Pahwa was taking cash out of the books to purchase land. Additionally, it was observed that Robert Vadra had not given Pahwa the full sale consideration. In this regard, the ED investigation is still ongoing. Nonetheless, a copy of "the ledger accounts in the Pahwa books reflecting the transactions mentioned above were taken on record via letter dated November 17, 2023" was obtained."It is submitted that on November 1, 2007, and November 16, 2007, respectively, Robert Vadra incorporated entities in India under the names Sky Light Hospitality Pvt Ltd and Sky Light Realty Pvt Ltd. They were downloaded from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' website. On April 1, 2009, Sky Lite Investment FZE was established in the United Arab Emirates, and CC Thampi is the only shareholder of the company, according to the charge sheet. "While Thampi and his Indian eatities were being investigated in the case bearing no.In T-3/219/HQ/2015, a FEMA-mandated investigation, it was discovered that Thampi bought 486 actes (approximately) of land in the village of Amipur in the Faridabed district of Haryana between 2005 and 2008 via a real estate agent located in HL Pahwa, Delhi NCR. The charge sheet also states that on November 1, 2007, Robert Vadra registered a company in India under the name Blve Breeze Trading Pvt Ltd, which was subsequently changed to LLP. "Either since it was a Private Limited company or after it was changed to an LLP, the email address of the aforementioned entity has always been [email protected] ic. The aforementioned entities' incorporation documents were downloaded from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' website. The charge sheet states, "It is the same email address that one Beena, an employee of CC Thampi in Dubai, used to communicate in connection with the property 12 Bryanston Square, London.In the process of looking into another PMLA case (pertaining to ECIR/OG/HIU2018) that is being looked into against Robert Vadra, his company Sky Light Hospitality Pvt Ltd, and others, it was discovered that a resident of Delhi NCR named Mahesh Nagar represented a number of Robert Vadre entities when buying and selling different plots of land in Delhi-NCR and Bikaner, Rajasthan. Robert Vadra was also mentioned by the ED on Tuesday in a statement regarding the purchase of a London property that is under investigation.The charge sheet describes the relationship between Thampi and Vadra in detail, saying, "It is discovered during the course of this case's investigation that CC Thampi and Robert Vadra have a long and thick relationship." Not only do they share a friendly and personal relationship, but they also have comparable business interests. When Thampi was detained in January 2020, he purportedly told the ED that he had known Vadra for more than ten years and that they had met multiple times when Vadra travelled to Delhi and the United Arab Emirates. [caption id="attachment_7887" align="alignnone" width="300"] Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi’s Name In ED’s PMLA…

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AC accords approval to different developmental projects, land transfers

editor December 28, 2023

JAMMU: The Administrative Council (AC), chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, approved various development initiatives in this area, such as building a road in the Reasi district and establishing an industrial estate in Akhnoor, in addition to transferring land for various public uses. Attending the meeting were Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, the Lieutenant Governor's principal secretary, Atal Dulloo, the chief secretary, and Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, the advisor. In its meeting, the AC approved the construction of a road in the district of Reasi that would run from Sujandhar to Ratnote via Gabbar Sarote. The road would be 13.10 km long and would cost an estimated Rs 27.588 Cr under RIDF XXIX, which is funded in 90:10 ratio by the UT government and NABARD loan assistance.About 10,000 people who suffer from a lack of terrestrial connectivity in the Reasi District's villages of Sujandhar, Samak, Chardel, Doda, Tolan Laid, Lower Gabbar, Bagdhar, Jhatakote, Batalade, Ratnote, and surrounding habitations will benefit from this road. The AC also authorised the departments to receive land for public use in order to carry out various development projects. Ten Kanals of land located in the village of Padergund, Tehsil Villagam, District Kupwara, for the construction of the Government Boys High School Dahama, and two Kanals of land located in the village of Nowhatoo, Tehsil & District Anantnag, for the construction of the Government Middle School Nowhatoo, Zone Anantnag, were transferred in favour of the School Education Department.Additionally, 8 Kanals of land in the estate Pallar, Tehsil, and District Budgam were transferred to the Social Welfare Department so that Vatsalya Sadan could be built. Additionally, the Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, has been granted 200 Kanals of land in the estate Larmoo Tehsil Awantipora District Pulwama for the purpose of building the required infrastructure. The Higher Education Department was granted 300 Kanals of land in the estate Kenihama, Tehsil B.K. Pora, District Budgam by the AC for the construction of multiple establishments of Cluster University, Srinagar. In a different ruling, the AC approved the development of the Industrial Estate project at Sole Sungal, Akhnoor. This involved the construction of an administrative block, street lighting, centralised effluent treatment Plants, power and water supplies, retaining/boundary walls, and road widening on 100 kanals of land.The project will be financed from the department's 2023–2024 capital expenditure budget. The project would cost Rs 23.78 Cr to complete. As of right now, 72 of the 100 kanals of land have been given to entrepreneurs, and the remaining 28 kanals are used for utilities. The project aims to establish a developmental estate that would attract investment of Rs 33.27 Cr, creating job opportunities for approximately 500 youth and boosting industrial development in Jammu Division. [caption id="attachment_7869" align="alignnone" width="300"] AC accords approval to different developmental projects, land transfers[/caption]

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Ayodhya Railway station in UP renamed ‘Ayodhya Dham Junction’

editor December 28, 2023

LUCKNOW: The city MP Lallu Singh announced on Wednesday that the Ayodhya Railway Station, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to open on December 30, has been renamed to "ayodhya-dham">Ayodhya Dham" Junction. "Ayodhya-dham">Ayodhya Dham" Junction replaced "Ayodhya Junction." The name of Ayodhya Junction of the recently built grand Ayodhya Railway Station has been changed to #ayodhyaa_dhaam_jNkshn in accordance with public sentiment, under the direction of Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri @narendramodi ji," Lallu Singh stated in a post on X. On December 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially open the state-of-the-art Ayodhya railway station and airport.In addition, the Prime Minister will be in charge of Ayodhya's preparations for the grand opening of Ram Mandir on January 22, 2024. There will be medical facilities, a tourist information centre, and lifts in the grand railway station. Comprehensive preparations of all kinds are being finished. The Ayodhya railway station is currently undergoing renovations that will include murals of Lord Ram painted on the walls, escalators, refurbished platforms, and new signboards. It is said that this train station is as mythologically significant as it is contemporary. From the outside, it resembles a grand temple, and inside, it has equally contemporary amenities. [caption id="attachment_7865" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ayodhya Railway station in UP renamed 'Ayodhya Dham Junction'[/caption]

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AC approves Rs 26.87 Cr for construction of Nallahs from Peerkho to Dounthly

editor December 28, 2023

JAMMU: The project to build nallahs on the right bank of the Tawi River from Peerkho Main to Dhounthly was approved by the Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the direction of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The project is estimated to cost Rs. 26.87 crores and will be funded through the Capex Budget. Attending the meeting were Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, the Lieutenant Governor's principal secretary, Atal Dulloo, the chief secretary, and Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, the advisor.The project was created in accordance with guidelines provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for reducing pollution in the Tawi River by treating and diverting untreated wastewater that would otherwise fall into the river from storm water drains. In addition to guaranteeing compliance with the directives of the NGT and CPCB regarding the mitigation of pollution in the River Tawi here, this will ensure proper drainage and sewerage network of the area, which will directly benefit the households/local inhabitants. [caption id="attachment_7861" align="alignnone" width="300"] AC approves Rs 26.87 Cr for construction of Nallahs from Peerkho to Dounthly[/caption]

‘Will ensure justice’: Singh meets families of 3 slain civilians in Rajouri

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RAJOURI: The families of three civilians who were allegedly killed in custody just hours after being picked up by the security forces on December 22 in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district met with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday. In addition to visiting the Government Medical College (GMC) to find out the whereabouts of four other "torture" victims, he promised the surviving victim's family that justice would be served. By midday, six people—two from each of the deceased's families—had arrived in Rajouri. Singh arrived in the town in the afternoon and met the families in Dak Bungalow with the help of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Army Chief General Manoj Pande.Attending the meeting were a number of District Development Council (DDC) members, as well as former legislators and representatives of civil society. After meeting the other victims in the GMC hospital, Singh told the media, "Whatever has happened...there will be justice." On December 21, terrorists ambushed Armymen's vehicles at Dhatyar Morh, between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz in Poonch, resulting in the deaths of four soldiers and the injuries of three more. Three civilians, Safeer Hussain (43), Mohd Showket (27), and Shabir Ahmad (32) were reportedly taken up by the Army for questioning after the attack; they were subsequently discovered dead on December 22. Social media users shared the allegedly captured video clips of the citizens being tortured while in custody. Mohd Zulfkar, his brother Mohd Betab, Fazal Hussain, and Mohd Farooq were among the four additional individuals who were brought to the GMC hospital on Friday. It is said that during the counterterrorism operation, the troops physically assaulted them in the Thanamandi area of Rajouri. The Thanamandi forest belt and Surankote are still the sites of ongoing terrorist searches. Former MLC Shahnaz Ganai was quoted by the news agency as saying, "The defence minister met with the families of the civilians and civil society and assured action against the guilty after an inquiry into the incident." Attending the meeting at Dak Bungalow, Ganai expressed optimism that the victim's family would receive justice following the visit of the defence minister.In addition to denouncing this incident, we honour our gallant soldiers and offer our condolences to their families. The people of Rajouri-Poonch will not permit hostile parties, either domestically or internationally, to profit from incidents of this nature, declared Ganai. DDC member from Surankote, Sohail Malik, stated that the defence minister promised to take action against everyone accountable for the incident. [caption id="attachment_7855" align="alignnone" width="300"] ‘Will ensure justice': Singh meets families of 3 slain civilians in Rajouri[/caption]

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Confident Army Will Wipe Out Terrorism, Must Avoid ‘Mistakes’: Rajnath Singh In Jammu

editor December 27, 2023

JAMMU, Dec 27: On Wednesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged the Indian Army not to make any such "mistakes" that could harm the nation's citizens, but he also expressed his complete confidence in the army's ability to eradicate terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir. Singh, who arrived in Jammu and Kashmir earlier in the day to assess the security situation, stated that it is the troops' duty to uphold national security while also winning over the hearts of the populace. Singh is visiting Rajouri and Jammu for the day in the wake of a terrorist attack in Poonch.The minister's remarks coincide with the fury that followed the discovery of three dead civilians in Poonch district on December 22, purportedly as a result of their being apprehended by security forces for interrogation in relation to an ambush on two army vehicles that had claimed the lives of four soldiers the day before. Soon after arriving in Jammu, the defence minister flew to the Rajouri district with Army chief General Manoj Pande and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to review the security situation, particularly in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, where terror attacks and infiltration attempts from across the Line of Control (LoC) have increased this year.Speaking to the soldiers at a Rajouri military garrison, the defence minister praised their bravery. "I have faith in your courage and perseverance. Jammu and Kashmir should be free of terrorism, and you must follow through on this promise. With General Pande and Lieutenant Governor at his sides, Singh remarked, "I have complete confidence that you will triumph."On December 21, terrorists ambushed the vehicles of four soldiers at Dhatyar Morh, between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz in the Surankote area of Poonch, resulting in four deaths and three injuries. After the attack, the army allegedly picked up three civilians, ages 27 to 42, to question them. The next day, they were discovered dead. Short videos that appeared to show the detained civilians being tortured quickly gained popularity on social media. "One cannot take such ambush incidents for granted. Though I am sure you are aware of the circumstances, I believe you should be more vigilant. The government is with you, and your welfare is our first priority, I want to reassure you," Singh stated.He continued, "We will pray that such a time comes and that discussions take place here as well so that the clouds of problems hanging over us lift." "If America wishes, this war (in Gaza) will stop tomorrow but they also want Muslims to be killed," Abdullah said in reference to the Israel-Palestine conflict. He claimed that the Middle East's conflict had its roots in the days when "kings from foreign lands would come to kill Muslims." [caption id="attachment_7845" align="alignnone" width="300"] Confident Army Will Wipe Out Terrorism, Must Avoid ‘Mistakes’: Rajnath Singh In Jammu[/caption]…

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No expectations from defence minister’s J&K visit: Farooq

editor December 27, 2023

KULGAM: Farooq Abdullah, the president of the National Conference, stated on Wednesday that while he had no expectations for Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, he did hope that incidents such as the deaths of civilians in Poonch would not happen again. "I don't expect anything from his visit." Can he raise the dead again? Does he possess that ability? But in Kulgam, 80 kilometres from Srinagar, Abdullah told reporters, "He can do this much to ensure that such injustice is not repeated."The minister will "apply balm on the wounds of the affected families," according to Abdullah, who stated that Singh was visiting "because our people were killed." After being taken into custody by the Army for questioning in the wake of a terrorist attack on two Army vehicles in Poonch last Thursday that claimed the lives of four soldiers, three civilians were discovered dead. In order to assess the security situation in the wake of the terror attack on the Army vehicles, the defence minister, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Army Chief Manoj Pande travelled to Rajouri on Wednesday. The NC president stated that Rahul Gandhi "is trying to unite the country" in reference to the Congress's Bharat Nyay Yatra, which was previously announced on Wednesday. "He is attempting to eradicate the distrust and animosity among various communities." We participated in this endeavour before, and we will do so once more, he said. In response, a defiant Abdullah said, "What will happen if the two countries do not find a way for friendly relations? " in response to questions about his comments about Kashmir becoming Gaza. There is terrorism here. China is looming large over us. Where will the bombs land if this is a war? Will the bombs fall on us or explode in the air? According to Abdullah, if talks with Pakistan don't happen, "we will face the same situation as is happening with Palestinians in Gaza," he stated on Tuesday. According to the former chief minister of J&K, he has been pushing for talks between Pakistan and India to guarantee cordial ties between the two nations. I often quote Vajpayee when I say that although we can change our friends, we cannot change our neighbours. The current prime minister has added that dialogue, not violence, is the means of resolving conflicts in this day and age. [caption id="attachment_7842" align="alignnone" width="300"] No expectations from defence minister’s J&K visit: Farooq[/caption]

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Mere sloganeering will not fool people, PM Modi ensured ‘nyay’: BJP on Cong’s ‘Bharat Nyay Yatra’

editor December 27, 2023

NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, the BJP mocked the Congress's "Bharat Nyay Yatra," calling it "mere sloganeering," and declared that it would not "fool" people. Meenakshi Lekhi, a senior BJP leader and union minister, claimed that by ensuring that development reaches everyone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought justice to all. She said that during the Congress' many decades in power, an unfair system was run and that people suffered from all forms of injustice, including social injustice.She stated that Modi has established the groundwork for social justice by bringing crores of people into the financial system through the opening of bank accounts, and that the banking system was a prime example of this injustice because bank loans were granted because of personal ties to those in charge of non-performing assets. Nalin Kohli, the national spokesperson for the BJP, also took aim at the Congress, stating that the opposition party is incapable of deceiving Indians with clever slogans. Rahul Gandhi, its leader, has been spotted with supporters of India's "tukde-tukde" (division). Kohli claimed that the Congress leader travels overseas in an attempt to stifle foreign influence in the nation's democracy.He stated that since 2014, Modi has been pursuing "real nyay," or making sure that development benefits everyone and every part of the nation. To support his claims, he listed initiatives like electrification of every village, free rations for the underprivileged, the construction of homes with subsidies, and the availability of Mudra loans. "All of this is a result of PM Modi's compassion for people." Sloganing alone doesn't make a difference. What has changed, he said, is your intention and dedication to putting good policies into place, which Modi is doing. The Congress said on Wednesday that it will start on January 14 and conduct a "Bharat Nyay Yatra" under Rahul Gandhi's leadership from Manipur to Mumbai, covering 14 states and 85 districts.The yatra will come to an end on March 20, which is also when the next Lok Sabha election schedule is probably going to be revealed. [caption id="attachment_7839" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mere sloganeering will not fool people, PM Modi ensured 'nyay': BJP on Cong's 'Bharat Nyay Yatra'[/caption]

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