Dulloo joins back as Chief Secretary of J&K
JAMMU, DECEMBER 01: Atal Dulloo, a 1989 batch IAS officer having vast experience in the UT today joined back as Chief Secretary of J&K after his brief stint in Ministry of Home Affairs as a…
Srinagar, Sep 16: Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi on Tuesday directed officers to step up night patrolling, strengthen investigations, and keep strict watch on anti-national elements. He told senior officers including SSPs and DIGs that police must build robust cases to ensure higher conviction rates in terrorism and narcotics-related cases, while also…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NEW DELHI: From October 1, the Railway Ministry will allow only Aadhaar-authenticated users to book…
JAMMU: The Northern Railways have ferried 753 metric tonnes of advance winter stocking (AWS) loads…
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to extend further the due…
NEW DELHI: The Income Tax Department clarified that the due date for filing Income Tax…
New Delhi, Sep 15: Wholesale price inflation (WPI) returned to the positive zone after two…
JAMMU, DECEMBER 01: Atal Dulloo, a 1989 batch IAS officer having vast experience in the UT today joined back as Chief Secretary of J&K after his brief stint in Ministry of Home Affairs as a…
JAMMU, Dec 1: The J&K Pandurang K Pole Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) made the announcement and gave Suresh Raina the letter designating him as the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir's youth voter awareness ambassador. Speaking at the event, the CEO stated that Suresh Raina, a national hero in India and a cricket great, has a lot of influence, especially with young people. He continued, "This influence can be used to motivate more people to engage in the political process, which will increase voter turnout and foster greater civic engagement."Speaking outside the event, Suresh Raina expressed his hope that more and more people will attend national and international levels in the future. He said that many J&K players are now performing well at both the national and international levels. Later, in an effort to help elect their candidates, he further urged the young of J&K to come forward and register as voters before December 9, 2023. He continued by saying that a robust democracy requires a high turnout of voters. Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, the Commissioner for Relief and Rehabilitation, was also present for the event. [caption id="attachment_6524" align="alignnone" width="300"] CEO Presents Suresh Raina As Youth Voter Awareness Ambassador Of J&K[/caption]
DEC 01, 2023 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India is among the few countries which is on course to meet Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) as part of efforts to combat climate…
Jammu, Nov 30 : Kashmir and Jammu On Thursday, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha declared that his administration is prepared to conduct assembly elections in the Union Territory at the request of the Indian Election Commission. Taking aim at some political figures who disseminated false information about the upcoming elections, LG Sinha declared he would only depart Jammu and Kashmir following the successful completion of the assembly polls."Any information pertaining to arrangements that J&K was requested to provide to the ECI has been provided." "I want to announce from this platform that the J&K administration is prepared to hold elections whenever the ECI notifies us," Sinha stated at the "Samvaad" conference, which was hosted here by Amar Ujala. LG Sinha emphasised that the Election Commission of India is the only body with the authority to hold assembly votes, referring to the democratic procedures in J&K. In addition, he attacked political figures for supposedly deceiving the people."It was my responsibility to make sure the nation's writ was established—and is—in Jammu and Kashmir. That was (my) task, which I completed," he declared. "All of the terrorist organisations' top leaders have been removed. The remaining ones will shortly be gone. Terrorism has no place here," he declared. He claimed that the CRPF, police, and army all work well together. "Our neighbour is attempting to cause trouble here, and there have been some incidents." There were jawans who were martyred. He went on, "We'll exact revenge for those murders.Regarding the Kashmiri Pandits, he commended the government for its efforts in giving 3,000 people houses and jobs, but he also stated that more steps needed to be taken to facilitate their resettlement.
Hazaribag (Jharkhand), Dec 1: India's two main borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh would be fully guarded over the next two years, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who stated on Friday that efforts are now being made to close gaps in a 60-kilometer length along these two fronts. Shah was speaking following his salute from the BSF's ceremonial parade, which was held in honour of the BSF's 59th Raising Day festivities.The minister stated that in the nine years since taking office, the Narendra Modi administration has sealed and fortified gaps along roughly 560 kilometres of the borders between Bangladesh and Pakistan and India. According to him, work is only progressing on around 60 km of these two borders, which are on the western and eastern flanks of India, respectively, and all of the gaps are being filled in. We will completely protect these two borders in the next two years, according to Shah.Long riverine, hilly, and swampy landscapes separate the two borders—2,290 km for the India-Pakistan International Border and 4,096 km for the India-Bangladesh Border—making it difficult to build barriers. As a result, the BSF and other agencies deploy technological devices to detect infiltration. "I really think that without strong borders, a nation cannot grow and prosper.The BSF and other forces that the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent to secure the borders allowed the country to send its first astronauts to the moon, host the G20 Summit, and move its economy from the eleventh to the fifth rank.At the 'Meru' training camp here, the minister addressed the BSF staff, saying, "You, the BSF, are the essential pillar of this journey." "In my opinion, the border wall merely assists in carrying out this duty; it does not, by itself, save the nation. This mission is carried out by the courageous BSF jawan, he stated. Raised on December 1, 1965, the border force, with a strength of approximately 2.65 lakh, is primarily responsible for policing the 6,386 km-long Indian fronts with Bangladesh and Pakistan.The home minister claimed that border security was given top priority by every BJP government that came to power in the nation, from the Modi administration to the time of previous Prime Minister A B Vajpayee. The Modi government integrated security, development, and democratic processes along with a strong infrastructure and the start of welfare measures for the local population living on the front, he said, while Atal Ji's (Atal Bihari Vajpayee) government brought a "integrated" approach for border security. "Apart from land trade, we strengthened rail, road, waterway, and telephone communication connectivity," he stated.The home minister said that during the previous nine years, his administration built 510 observation towers, 452 new border posts, and connected 637 border posts to electricity. Additionally, 500 of these facilities received piped water on various fronts. Speaking about Left Wing Extremism (LWE), Shah claimed that the nation was on the verge of eradicating this violent and militant movement led by Maoist cadres. He claimed that throughout the previous ten years, there has been a 52% decrease in Naxal violence occurrences, a 70% decrease in deaths related to these incidents, and a 176 percent decrease in the number of damaged police stations."The final attack on LWE by the BSF, CRPF, and ITBP is currently underway. We're committed to eradicate naxalism from the nation," he declared. The minister continued by saying that during the previous ten years, up to 199 new security force camps have been created in the LWE impacted areas. He declared, "I'm confident we'll win this battle." We have defeated the insurgency in the northeast, the LWE, and the "hotspots" of Jammu and Kashmir in the last ten years of the Modi administration, he claimed, adding that the security forces have solidified their dominance in the region. [caption id="attachment_6502" align="alignnone" width="300"] All Gaps Along Pak, Bangladesh Border To Be Plugged Over Next…
Hazaribagh (Jharkhand), Dec 1: On Friday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah honoured the members of the Border Security Force who gave their lives while performing their duties on the 59th Raising Day of the BSF in the Hazaribagh area of Jharkhand. Every year on December 1, the BSF, with a strength of almost 2.5 lakh people, celebrates Raising Day, making it the largest border guarding force globally. The BSF is the only force in the country with a clearly defined function in both peacetime and warfare, and it is mandated to guard the borders between India and Bangladesh as well as Pakistan. It has proven its worth by effectively completing every assignment given to it in both peace and conflict, all the while maintaining calm and peace along the border.India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh are guarded by BSF troops, who are stationed in the most difficult terrain and isolated areas. Up until 1965, the State Armed Police Battalion guarded India's border with Pakistan. Pakistan launched an attack on Sardar Post, Chhar Bet, and Beria Bet in Kutch on April 9, 1965. The Government of India recognised the necessity for a specialised, centrally controlled Border Security Force that would be armed and trained to man the international border with Pakistan after this revealed the State Armed Police's inability to handle armed aggression.The Committee of Secretaries' recommendations led to the creation of the Border Security Force on December 1, 1965. The BSF was established in 1965 with 25 battalions, and as time went on, it was enlarged to meet the needs of the country in order to combat militancy in the Northeast, Jammu & Kashmir, and Punjab. Guarding the international border between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the moment are seven BSF artillery regiments and 192 BSF battalions (including three NDRF battalions).Furthermore, the BSF is involved in counter-insurgency efforts in the Northeast, anti-naxal operations in the states of Odisha and Chhattisgarh, security of integrated checkpoints along the international borders between Bangladesh and Pakistan, and counter-infiltration efforts in the Kashmir Valley. [caption id="attachment_6496" align="alignnone" width="300"] Amit Shah Honours Fallen Heroes At BSF’s 59th Raising Day In Hazaribagh[/caption]
JAMMU: Enforcement Directorate on Thursday filed appeal in High Court against the order of Principal Sessions Judge Jammu whereby interim bail was granted to former Minister and Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party (DSSP) supremo Ch Lal…
NEW DELHI: Under the direction of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Defence purchase Council approved the Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for a number of capital purchase projects totaling Rs 2.23 lakh crore on Thursday. A total of Rs 2.20 lakh crore (98%) of the acquisition will come from local industries. A statement from the defence ministry stated, "This will give the Indian Defence Industry a substantial boost towards the aim of achieving the goal of 'Aatmanirbharta'." The acquisition of two types of anti-tank munitions (ADM Types 2 and 3), which are able to neutralise enemy people as well as tanks and armoured personnel carriers, has been granted by the council to the AoN.AoN has been granted permission to purchase a state-of-the-art Towed Gun System (TGS), which will replace the Indian Field Gun (IFG), which has reached the end of its useful life. The TGS will become a mainstay of the Indian Army's artillery units. Additionally, the AoN was granted for the 155 mm Nubless projectile, which will increase the projectiles' lethality and safety when used in 155 mm artillery weapons. The Indian Army will purchase all of these pieces of gear under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. In order to keep T-90 tanks' combative advantage over enemy platforms, the AoN for the purchase and integration of Automatic Target Tracker (ATT) and Digital Basaltic Computer (DBC) for T-90 Tanks under the Buy (India) category has also been granted.The Indian Navy's surface platforms have been granted the authority to purchase Medium Range Anti-Ship Missiles (MRAShM) under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. The MRAShM is intended to be a principal offensive armament on Indian Naval Ships and a lightweight surface-to-surface missile. Furthermore, the Indian Army and Air Force (IAF) received AoNs from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) to purchase Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) and Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk 1A from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. The DAC has also granted the AoNs for the in-house Su-30 MKI aircraft upgrade from HAL.Although acquiring these weapons will provide the IAF great strength, obtaining them from homegrown defence companies will raise the level of indigenous capacity. Additionally, it will significantly lessen reliance on foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Additionally, a significant modification to the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 has received clearance by the DAC. It has been agreed that going forward, at least 50% of the indigenous content in all categories of procurement cases must consist of Indian-made materials, components, and software. The cost of an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC), Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMC), or After-Sale Service will not be included in the computation of Indigenous content. Additionally, the DAC has decided to promote MSMEs' and startups' involvement in the defence ecosystem even more. Registered MSMEs and recognised start-ups will be given preference for issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for all procurement cases with AoN costs up to Rs 300 crore. There will be no financial parameters attached to RFPs, and the Defence Procurement Board (DPB) may approve AoN costs up to Rs 500 crore on an individual basis. [caption id="attachment_6481" align="alignnone" width="300"] Defence Acquisition Council approves capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.23 lac cr[/caption]
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the ‘Rising Jammu Kashmir' Conclave organized by Amar Ujala Group at Jammu, today. The Lt Governor highlighted the impressive strides in different sectors and the emergence of J&K as…
[caption id="attachment_6468" align="alignnone" width="300"] DM Kupwara asks general public to refrain from misuse of Social-media networking platforms[/caption] KUPWARA: On Thursday, District Magistrate Kupwara Ayushi Sudan issued an order requesting that the district's populace abstain from any misuse of social media platforms. According to the district magistrate's order, "it has been made to appear that some anti-national persons or groups are resorting to misuse of social-media networking platforms on internet by 'preparing' or 'posting' or 'spreading' or 'propagating' by way of 'forwarding' or 'sharing' incendiary messages and propoganda of terrorist and separatist outfits." According to the order, these activities are being carried out with the intent to: a) glorify terrorists and their actions; b) intimidate and terrorise individuals, the general public, or specific groups within the public; c) encourage members of the public to resort to violence by inciting, encouraging, and spreading disaffection or hatred; d) propagate false narratives and terrorist and secessionist ideology; and e) promote feelings of hatred and ill will based on religion that are likely to disturb public order and tranquilly. "Such acts on part of these anti-national persons or groups are prejudicial to the security of the state, maintenance of law and order and are likely to disturb the public tranquilly" , the order states. It further states that "such acts on the part of these anti-national persons or groups are aimed at terrorising common citizens and public functionaries from discharging their lawful duties." "In exercise of powers conferred upon me (District Magistrate) by section 144 CrPC 1973, I, Ayushi Sudan, IAS, District Magistrate, Kupwara do hereby prohibit and order the general public to refrain from 'posting' or 'uploading' or 'propagating' by way of 'forwarding' or 'sharing' any messages or content as mentioned with immediate effect within the limits of District Kupwara" , the order states. The order states, "This order will come into force with immediate effect."
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