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Opposition’s Goal Is To Throw Out Our Govt, Govt’s Goal Is India’s Bright Future: Modi

editor December 19, 2023Leave a comment

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: The opposition parties' protests in Parliament have angered Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who said on Tuesday that their actions will guarantee that their numbers decline further in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections while the BJP gains ground. In his remarks to the BJP Parliamentary Party, Modi also voiced alarm over "attempts" to downplay the security breach in Parliament, calling them just as concerning as the actual incident, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters. Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Congress party, recently attributed the Parliament breach on December 13—which occurred when two protestors leaped into the lower house chamber and opened smoke cans—to rising unemployment and prices.According to the prime minister, everyone who upholds democracy and democratic principles ought to have denounced the events as a whole. As per BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, "How can a party believing in democratic values overtly or covertly justify it?" he stated. The prime minister asked BJP members to exercise restraint and adhere to democratic norms, stating that opposition parties are shaken by their defeat in the most recent assembly elections and are disrupting Parliament in frustration.While the bloc parties in India are gathering on Tuesday to plan how to take on the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Modi stated that while their objective is to overthrow his government, his government's objective is to secure a prosperous future for the nation. After the meeting, he suggested that BJP MPs travel to border villages. [caption id="attachment_7486" align="alignnone" width="300"] Opposition’s Goal Is To Throw Out Our Govt, Govt’s Goal Is India’s Bright Future: Modi[/caption]

CS addresses Trade bodies, Industry Associations, assures timely resolutions of issues

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JAMMU: In a session held here today, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo oversaw a discussion with representatives and attendees from several Trade Bodies and Industry Associations in Jammu and Kashmir. Principal Secretary of Finance, Commissioner Secretary of Industries and Commerce, Divisional Commissioner of Jammu, MD JKTPO, MD Handloom & Handicrafts, MD SIDCO, MD SICOP, MD AGRO, and other important stakeholders were also present at the interaction. Heads and delegates from various trade bodies and business associations addressed the Chief Secretary on a range of topics throughout the conversation. A number of topics were covered, including the extension of lease agreements, validity periods, GST revisions, power amnesty, turn-over incentives, marketing of tourist destinations in Jammu Division, incentives for local industries, guaranteeing a steady supply of electricity, the timely disposal of NoCs, the development of industrial estates with infrastructure, export-focused incentives for the handicraft sector, skill development, and the complete operationalization of the single window mechanism. The creation of a project clearance committee and the status of pending environmental permits for mining were also discussed.Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo listened to the concerns expressed by the representatives and gave them assurances that all issues discussed would be promptly resolved within a set time frame. The representatives also made insightful recommendations and suggested actions regarding various difficulties faced by the industry and trade in the Union Territory. He thanked them for their insightful comments and expressed hope that the meeting would provide a useful forum for resolving problems and overcoming any obstacles that the trade and industry stakeholders may encounter. [caption id="attachment_7471" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS addresses Trade bodies, Industry Associations, assures timely resolutions of issues[/caption]

ED issues fresh summons to Kejriwal in Delhi liquor policy case

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NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate to appear for questioning on December 21, marking a significant development in the Delhi liquor policy case. This is the AAP supremo's second summons in relation to the case. The investigation team had previously called the chief minister of Delhi on November 2. He had, however, ignored the summons, citing obligations to governance and elections. Kejriwal responded to the previous ED summons by stating that it seemed to be "a fishing and roving inquiry" and did not specify in what capacity he is being called.The ED summons was deemed "illegal and politically motivated" by his Aam Aadmi Party, which also demanded that it be revoked right away. The AAP claimed that the BJP, which controls the federal government, gave the order for Kejriwal to receive an ED summons. This would be Kejriwal's second appearance before the ED, where he would be questioned by a central probe agency. In relation to the now-canceled Delhi excise policy, Kejriwal was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for approximately nine hours on April 16. The first prominent AAP figure to be detained by the CBI was Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia. The charges stemmed from alleged irregularities in the formulation and execution of the liquor policy, which was later rescinded due to accusations of collusion by the opposition. [caption id="attachment_7468" align="alignnone" width="300"] ED issues fresh summons to Kejriwal in Delhi liquor policy case[/caption]

Biggest ever: Rajya Sabha suspends 45 MPs in a day; 11 until privilege committee’s report received

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NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Monday suspended 45 opposition MPs for their "misconduct" during House proceedings, marking the largest action in the House's history in a single day. Of the 45 MPs on suspension, 34 will remain so until the end of the Winter Session, which ends on December 22, and 11 will remain so until the Rajya Sabha's Committee on Privileges' reports are received. "This is the biggest ever suspension in the history of Rajya Sabha, when 45 legislators were suspended in a day," according to Rajya Sabha Secretariat sources.Congress leader Pramod Tiwari, Jairam Ramesh, Amee Yajnik, Naranbhai J. Rathwa, Syed Nasir Hussain, Phulo Devi Netam, Shaktisinh Gohil, KC Venugopal, Rajani Ashokrao Patil, Ranjeet Ranjan, Imran Pratapgarhi, and Randeep Singh Surjewala; TMC members Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Mohammed Nadimul Haque, Abir Ranjan Biswas, Santanu Sen, Mausam Noor, Prakash Chik Baraik, and Samirul Islam; and DMK member M Shanmugam are among those suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session. The following people are in the list: N R Elango, Kanimozhi NVN Somu and R Girirajan; Manoj Kumar Jha and Faiyaz Ahmad of Rashtriya Janata Dal; V Sivadasan of CPI (M); Ram Nath Thakur and Aneel Prasad Hegde of JDU; Vandana Chavan of NCP; Ram Gopal Yadav and Javed Ali Khan of Samajwadi Party; Mahua Maji of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha; Kerala Congress (M) MP Jose K Mani; and Independent legislator Ajit Kumar Bhuyan.In addition, Congrrss's Jebi Mather Hisham, L Hanumanthaiah, Neeraj Dangi, Rajmani Patel, Kumar Ketkar, and G C Chandrashekhar, CPI's Binoy Viswam and Sandosh Kumar P, DMK's M Mohamed Abdulla, and CPI (M) lawmakers John Brittas and AA Rahim are among the 11 MPs whose names were suspended and forwarded to the Rajya Sabha Committee of Privileges. During this Winter Session of the Parliament, 46 Rajya Sabha MPs have been suspended in total. Derek O'Brien of TMC was placed on suspension last week and had his name forwarded to the Committee on Privileges. Those names referred to the Privileges Committee will remain on hold until the panel submits its report to the House; the committee has been asked to provide a report in three months. Following the suspension of 33 Lok Sabha members for "misconduct" for the duration of the monsoon session, the Rajya Sabha took new action just hours later. The Chairman asked the suspended members to vacate the precincts after the House adopted the motion for suspension. The House was then adjourned for the day by him. Piyush Goyal, the leader of the Rajya Sabha, made the motion to suspend the MPs. The Rajya Sabha convened at 4.30 pm after several adjournments during the morning. The disruption of proceedings was caused by the MPs' trooping into the House well and their persistent sloganeering. Shortly after, the suspension was declared. [caption id="attachment_7462" align="alignnone" width="300"] Biggest ever: Rajya Sabha suspends 45 MPs in a day; 11 until privilege committee's report…

ACR reviews winter preparedness; Stock, supply position of essential commodities in Ramban District

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

RAMBAN, DECEMBER 18: Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Ramban, Giasul Haq today reviewed the winter preparedness including stock and supply position of essential commodities here at a meeting of Sub Divisional level officers. Reviewing the arrangements made by…

RS Passes Bills To Extend Women’s Reservation To J&K, Puducherry Amid Din, Adjourned Till 4 PM

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: After two bills to provide women's reservation in the legislative assemblies of Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir were approved by voice vote in the House amid a furore from the opposition over the security breach in Parliament, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned until 4 pm on Monday. The Lok Sabha last week passed two bills: the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill. The opposition parties, who have been demanding that Union Home Minister Amit Shah give a statement regarding the December 13 security breach in the House, have been continuously chanting slogans as the Upper House passed the Bills.Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar stated that there is "collective concern" regarding the security breach following the Bills' passage. Such incidents have also happened in the past. Speaker Lok Sabha has already constituted a high-level inquiry committee for an in-depth investigation of the incident and the formulation of a concrete action plan to ensure that such incidents do not occur. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that this august institution operates in the safest and most conducive atmosphere. The House will eventually be informed of its findings, the chairman stated.As the commotion persisted, Dhankhar declared that he was in a "helpless situation" and hoped that Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of the Opposition, would see him in his chamber. The House was then adjourned until 4 pm by the chairman. The Rajya Sabha met again at 2 pm after two adjournments in the morning session when opposition parties led by the Congress brought up the issue of a security breach in Parliament. Nityanand Rai, the Minister of State for Home Affairs, introduced the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill, both of which were passed in less than twenty minutes.Rai urged every member to vote "in favour of women's rights" by supporting the bills. Members expressed their support for the proposed laws during their brief remarks on the Bills. A few participants urged the federal government to schedule elections in Jammu and Kashmir as soon as possible. [caption id="attachment_7439" align="alignnone" width="300"] RS Passes Bills To Extend Women’s Reservation To J&K, Puducherry Amid Din, Adjourned Till 4 PM[/caption]…

Some suspended LS MPs protest with placards on steps of Parliament

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

NEW DELHI: On Monday, a few of the 13 suspended Lok Sabha members demonstrated in front of Parliament, holding placards and calling for Home Minister Amit Shah to issue a statement regarding the incident involving the security breach. With placards in hand, Congress MPs Mohammed Jawaid, Hibi Eden, Benny Behanan, Dean Kuriakose, and S Venkatesan of the CPI(M) protested against the government while seated on the steps of Makar Dwar of Parliament. According to Jawaid, the purpose of the protest is to convey the message that the events of December 13 were a major security breach, and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi ought to have addressed the House about it and explained to the citizens of the nation why it occurred."You (BJP leaders) praised the new Parliament building, claimed that it was fully secure, it has not even been four months and during a debate intruders came in the Lok Sabha chamber, what can be a bigger breach...so either the PM or the Home Minister (Amit Shah) should make a statement in the House," the congressman from Kishenganj said. On the suspension of the lawmakers, Jawaid stated, "We have seen in the four-and-a-half years, whenever someone has asked for answers from the prime minister, the home minister, Adani, suspension is a small thing, membership is being terminated, as we saw in Rahul Gandhi's case." As they entered and left the Parliament building, a number of opposition MPs stood in solidarity with the legislators who had been suspended and took pictures with them. On December 13, two protesters with opposition parties leaped from the visitors' gallery into the Lok Sabha chamber, demanding a statement from Shah. Shah's resignation has also been requested by some members. The government has maintained that the Lok Sabha secretariat is in charge of maintaining security in the Parliament complex and that it has been doing so in accordance with the Speaker's orders. It has also previously pointed out a great deal of these infractions, charging the opposition with politicising the matter.Due to their disruptive behaviour, thirteen opposition MPs—nine from the Congress and Kanimozhi of the DMK—were barred from the Lok Sabha for the balance of the session, which ends on December 22. The suspension has been met with criticism from opposition parties, who point out that their members have been suspended for bringing up the matter, while BJP MP Prathap Simha, who helped two accused carry smoke canisters on their way, has escaped punishment. [caption id="attachment_7436" align="alignnone" width="300"] Some suspended LS MPs protest with placards on steps of Parliament[/caption]

‘No Power In Universe Can Bring Back Article 370’: PM Modi

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: In a forceful defence of the repeal of Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cited the Supreme Court's support for his government's action. He claimed that no power in the universe could reinstate the constitutional provisions that had been revoked and that the legislation had ushered in a new era of development in the once-terrorist areas of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, which are now popular travel destinations."After 370, J&K and Ladakh are different places, crowded with tourists rather than terrorists. Stone-pelting has stopped while films are being filmed and screened. Families in Kashmir have embraced the shift. In an interview with the Hindi daily Dainik Jagran, the PM stated, "As for those who are spreading confusion because of their political motives, I want to make it clear: no power in this universe can bring back Article 370." The prime minister cited the recent Supreme Court ruling as evidence that the nation could not have two constitutions.For the people of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, repealing Article 370 was more crucial than pursuing any political goal. People there want to join the mainstream of growth and secure a safe future for their children, he said. For a long time, a few family-dominated parties ruled the region. [caption id="attachment_7427" align="alignnone" width="300"] ‘No Power In Universe Can Bring Back Article 370’: PM Modi[/caption]

“Sad that politics is being done on this”: Speaker Birla on security breach incident in LS

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

NEW DELHI: Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla said on Monday that a high-level committee is looking into the security breach that occurred on December 13 and that he was troubled by the "politicisation" of the matter. During Question Hour, the Speaker informed the members that the Lok Sabha secretariat is responsible for overseeing Parliament's security and that the suspension of certain opposition members had nothing to do with the events of December 13 but rather with the members' bringing of placards to the House. He claimed that some of the recommendations made to him at the all-party meeting to improve the security of the parliament had already been put into practice and that a high-level committee had started its investigation.The Speaker asked the members to take their seats and stated that he will continue to consult with them on the matter. "It is regrettable that this issue is being politicised...It is disrespectful to the House's dignity to enter the Well and shout slogans. I want to talk about important issues with your (the opposition's) cooperation," he said. Amit Shah, the home minister, is under pressure from the opposition parties to make a statement regarding the events of December 13. The Speaker adjourned the House until noon while the members persisted in their protest. [caption id="attachment_7420" align="alignnone" width="300"] "Sad that politics is being done on this": Speaker Birla on security breach incident in LS[/caption]

CS addresses 41st National Pensioners Day celebrations at Jammu

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JAMMU: Atal Dulloo, the chief secretary, stated today that since retirees have devoted the majority of their lives to serving their country, we should honour and respect them in all aspects of life. The Central Government Pensioners Welfare Association Jammu (CGPWAJ) organised the 41st National Pensioners Day celebrations at Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), where the Chief Secretary gave a historic speech. On the occasion were retired Civil Service officers and officers from other central departments, as well as State Election Commissioner B.R. Sharma, Patron CGPWAJ, S.S. Wazir, President CGPWAJ, Vice President CGPWAJ, and General Secretary CGPWAJ, K.B. Jandial.Speaking to the assembly, the Chief Secretary thanked the retired officers for their commitment and unwavering work throughout their careers. He thanked the elderly for their tenacity, diligence, and commitment, which have built a strong foundation for a prosperous country. Atal Dulloo emphasised the significance of honouring and respecting the retirees, acknowledging their role in forming the future of the country and asserting that they have served as role models for aspiring officers in terms of performance and behaviour. The Chief Secretary also cited the Supreme Court's historic ruling, which recognised that pensions are rights rather than gifts that enable retirees to live respectable lives after dedicating their valuable time to the public good. In his speech, Dulloo praised a number of CGPWAJ projects and gave them the assurance that the UT administration is dedicated to resolving their complaints. On this occasion, the Chief Secretary also gave recognition to the retirees who had reached the age of 85 or older. Speaking at the event, President CGPWAJ Kuldeep Khoda stated that since the decisions made by the pensioners have shaped the future of our younger generation, they should be a source of guidance for upcoming officers.Patron CGPWAJ, S.S. Wazir, spoke extensively about the accomplishments and operations of the organisation in his speech, and General Secretary, K.B. Jandial, educated the audience on the significance of the day. Vote of thanks was presented by Vice President CGPWAJ. Earlier, on the fringes of the festivities, the Chief Secretary opened the Geriatric Wellness Awareness Camp, which was organised by the Central Government Pensioners Welfare Association Jammu (CGPWAJ) and the Directorate of AYUSH J&K. Ayurvedic treatment of certain age-related diseases was discussed in a health talk given by medical officers from the AYUSH Department as part of the event. Dr. Arun Gupta discussed a range of illnesses, geriatric syndromes that are common in the elderly, and Ayurvedic treatment for them.Additionally, he emphasised the benefits of Ksharsutra, Panchkarma, and Yoga in the treatment of a range of geriatric health conditions. Similarly, Dr. Monika Gupta discussed how Ayurvedic-based mental health care interventions and yoga can be used to manage mental health issues in the elderly population. She forced the pensioners to perform Dhyana, Bhramni Pranayama, and other yoga poses. [caption id="attachment_7398" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS addresses 41st National Pensioners Day celebrations at Jammu[/caption]

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