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“Feel blessed that I will witness it”: PM Modi invited to Ram Temple consecration ceremony

editor October 26, 2023

NEW DELHI: An official invitation to the January 22, 2024, consecration ceremony of the magnificent Ram temple in Ayodhya was sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. PM Modi described the day as full of "emotions," stating that he is "blessed" and that it is his good fortune to be present for such a momentous event. "I have a lot of feelings today. Officials from the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust visited me at home recently. On the occasion of the Ram temple's consecration, he has invited me to visit Ayodhya," PM Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter). "I'm really fortunate.I am fortunate enough to be present for this historic occasion throughout my lifetime," the post stated. According to Champat Rai, the general secretary of the Ram Janambhoomi Trust, the idol of Lord Ram will be placed at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22 of the next year. Members of the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Trust and I had a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. We have extended an invitation to PM Modi to visit us on January 22 in order to install the Lord Ram idol in the Garbhagriha. He agreed to our request. He's going to be there on January 22. Champat Rai declared, "The date for 'Pran Pratishtha' on January 22 is confirmed."It is important to remember that the 2019 ruling by the Supreme Court regarding the Ayodhya issue cleared the path for the erection of a magnificent Ram temple. The centre established the Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Tirtha Kshetra' Trust in response to the ruling of the supreme court to make all decisions pertaining to the building of a magnificent Ram temple in Ayodhya. Under the Trust's direction, the temple's construction has been moving along steadily. The temple's sanctum sanctorum will house the idol of Ram Lalla. On August 5, 2020, PM Modi laid the cornerstone for the construction of the Ram Temple. [caption id="attachment_4480" align="alignnone" width="300"] "Feel blessed that I will witness it": PM Modi invited to Ram Temple…

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Congress to observe 4th anniversary of J&K becoming UT on 31 Oct as ‘Black day’

editor October 26, 2023

JAMMU: The day when the former state of Jammu and Kashmir formally became a union territory four years ago, October 31, was declared a "black day" by the Congress on Wednesday. Vikar Rasool Wani, the leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Congress, requested that the princely state's statehood be restored immediately, accusing the BJP of ruining it by splitting it into two union territories. In accordance with Article 370 of the Constitution, the Centre terminated Jammu and Kashmir's special status on August 5, 2019, and divided the region into the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.On October 31, 2019, the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, which includes provisions to split the state into two union territories, came into force. Wani made the following statement at a meeting of the Rajouri district unit of the Congress: "The Jammu and Kashmir administration is preparing to celebrate UT diwas (on October 31). Some people were characterising it as a temporary move." The Congress will mark it as a "black day" in protest of the BJP's policies, which have destroyed the state. The last Dogra king, Maharaja Hari Singh, gave India the region of Jammu and Kashmir, which has suffered greatly, he remarked. "The Congress has turned union territories into states but this was for the first time in the history of the country that a state was turned into two union territories and its special status was revoked," he stated. "The BJP's policies hit Jammu and Kashmir economically -- we are number one in unemployment and our businesses are now on the decline," the Congress leader remarked, taking aim at the party. According to Wani, Jammu and Kashmir's most recent assembly elections took place in 2014. Even though polls have been announced in several other regions of the nation, the BJP is not allowing elections to be held because it worries that its anti-people policies will lead to its defeat, he claimed. "Even the urban local body and panchayat polls are being deferred to hide the failures of the BJP," he stated. The Congress representative also criticised the Jammu and Kashmir government for its inability to fill open positions in government agencies, stating that since 2010, no teacher position has been filled and that the same is true for other sectors such as police, electricity, water, forests, and fisheries. Wani stated that "everyone wants this government to go" and asked party members to put aside their differences and unite against the BJP. In preparation for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, he also urged people to exercise caution around political groups that had formed a "secret alliance" with the BJP. [caption id="attachment_4477" align="alignnone" width="300"] Congress to observe fourth anniversary of J&K becoming UT on Oct 31 as 'Black day'[/caption]

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Advisor Bhatnagar reviews snow clearance and winter preparedness of R&B Deptt, and other agencies

editor October 26, 2023

SRINAGAR:The J&K Administration has greatly improved its machinery and other related equipment, according to advisor to Lieutenant Governor Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, which will ensure a significant improvement over previous years in addressing snow clearance and other critical winter-related challenges. The Advisor made these remarks at the Civil Secretariat here while presiding over a high-level meeting to assess the Public Works (R&B) department, NHAI, BEACON, Project SAMPARK, and other sister agencies' readiness for the winter.Shailendra Kumar, the Principal Secretary of the Public Works (R&B) department, Commissioner SMC Athar Amir, Chief Engineers of the Mechanical and Hospital Engineering department, PMGSY, Project SAMPARK, Chief Engineer Beacon, RO NHAI, Jammu/Kashmir, Executive Director, NHIDCL, and other relevant officers attended the meeting in person and via video conference. Speaking to the officers, Advisor Bhatnagar stated that this department plays a vital role in guaranteeing the safety and convenience of inhabitants during this season by maintaining vital infrastructure, road networks, and mechanical systems.According to the advisor, the J&K government has made improvements to its machinery and other related equipment in comparison to previous years. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that the machinery is available at the right areas and can be used promptly during the next winters. In order to avoid any unexpected situations brought on by erratic snowfall, Advisor Bhatnagar emphasised the importance of maintaining continuous road access throughout the winter and instructed the officers to set up snow removal equipment and machines well in advance in hospitals and other key locations. Additionally, the advisor highlighted to the road agency officers the necessity of cooperation and synergy in order to provide the public with better services. In order to ensure prompt deployment, he also instructed the officers to acquire the required equipment by the end of October. Advisor Bhatnagar urged the staff to stay in constant communication while going over additional departmental and agency actions. He emphasised the need for cross-sectoral and cross-departmental communication in handling any type of emergency. In order to improve any services on time, he also requested that they perform a dry run of the current communication network system in conjunction with other departments. Advisor Bhatnagar also instructed the involved officers to take a careful approach to meeting the needs of the general population, especially those residing in areas that are snowbound and in danger. He requested that the cops respond to the public's sincere concerns in order to handle any potential problems that may arise throughout the winter. In order to maintain access to emergency medical care, police support, and emergency transportation, the advisor also requested that the officers place sufficient equipment in hospitals and on the roads that led to them. The concerned Chief Engineers and the raid agency officials presented in-depth information about their respective agencies' plans of action for the snow clearance operations at the meeting. [caption id="attachment_4471" align="alignnone" width="300"] Advisor Bhatnagar reviews snow clearance and winter preparedness of R&B Deptt, and other agencies[/caption]

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LG inaugurates ‘Pensioners Sammelan’ in Srinagar

editor October 26, 2023

SRINAGAR: 'Pensioners Sammelan' was officially launched today in Srinagar, and pension beneficiaries engaged with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The Lieutenant Governor thanked all of the elderly citizens who came to the programme during his speech. Blessings from elders are always invaluable. He claimed that the J&K Administration will make sure they have a happy and healthy life. Our 'Sanskar', our civilizational obligation, and our age-old custom are to look for the aged, give them social security, and help those in need in whatever way we can. The Lt Governor declared, "Providing universal coverage and ensuring beneficiaries are treated with respect is the top priority of the J&K Administration."The Lieutenant Governor commended the entire District Administration Srinagar team for reaching 100% saturation under the Integrated Social Security Scheme and paying out pensions to recipients through September. He said that the Integrated Social Security Scheme is a demand-driven programme with no limitations and that the Administration is committed to helping everyone in need. He said that around 44,000 senior citizens, widows, and divorcees in Srinagar are currently covered, and that benefits will be increased if needed. In order to expedite the saturation of the Social Security Schemes, he made a strong impression on district officials throughout the Union Territory (UT) to imitate the best practises of the Srinagar District administration and implement the required technical innovations.According to the Lieutenant Governor, the efficient social security net for the very last person in queue will uplift society and enhance the lives of the impoverished and urban poor. At Pensioners Sammelan, the Lieutenant Governor guaranteed widowed and divorced pensioners, as well as individuals with disabilities, all the support and help they would need from the administration to pursue self-employment. He also emphasised the efforts made by the UT government to guarantee everyone's increased security and quality of life, as well as to expand access to universal health insurance. The only area in the nation where the widow pension eligibility age is eighteen is Jammu & Kashmir. According to him, the administration has set up a helpline and informed the regulations of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act to ensure their adequate care. There are Senior Citizen Clubs in Jammu and Kashmir's Panchayats nowadays. In addition, he said, Senior Citizen Homes have been created in 13 districts, with coverage of the remaining districts to follow this year. In addition to giving the beneficiaries their sanction letters and medical aids, the Lieutenant Governor also asked how easy it would be for them to receive benefits from other social welfare programmes. [caption id="attachment_4466" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG inaugurates 'Pensioners Sammelan' in Srinagar[/caption]

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LG advisor chairs multi-agency security review meeting in Srinagar

editor October 26, 2023

SRINAGAR: A multi-agency security assessment conference was held in Srinagar on Wednesday against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war by RR Bhatnagar, the lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir's advisor, according to sources. "Shri RR Bhatnagar, Advisor to Hon'ble LG of J&K and #LtGenUpendraDwivedi, #ArmyCdrNC chaired a multi-agency 'Joint Security Review Meeting' at BB Cantt, #Srinagar today," the army tweeted. The Middle East war was taken into consideration when reviewing the security situation, according to officials, and a plan to fortify the counterterrorism grid throughout the winter was also deliberated.A Chinar Corps representative on X (formerly Twitter) stated, "DGP J&K and #ChinarCorps Cdr along with heads of Intelligence Agencies & Security Forces representatives from UT were in attendance." "The security situation was reviewed in the backdrop of the Middle East conflict and actions to enhance the CI/CT Grid in the approaching winter season were discussed and deliberated on," he stated. [caption id="attachment_4462" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG advisor chairs multi-agency security review meeting in Srinagar[/caption]

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PM Modi to inaugurate National Games in Goa on 26 Oct, visit Saibaba Temple in Shirdi

editor October 25, 2023

NEW DELHI: On October 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Maharashtra and Goa to introduce development projects and kick off the National Games. For the first time, he will officially open the 37th National Games, which are being hosted in Goa. By 1:00 pm, the prime minister would arrive in Shirdi, Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district, and perform "pooja and darshan" at the Saibaba Samadhi Temple. At the temple, he will also open the recently constructed Darshan Queue Complex.The Prime Minister will conduct the Nilwande Dam Jal Pujan and dedicate the dam's canal network to the people at 2:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will be in Shirdi at around 3:15 pm to attend a public programme. There, he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, and lay the cornerstone of several development projects worth approximately Rs 7500 crore in the areas of health, train, road, and oil and gas. According to a PMO statement, the new Darshan Queue complex in Shirdi, which the prime minister will inaugurate, is a cutting-edge, megastructure designed to give devotees pleasant waiting rooms. There are multiple waiting areas with a combined capacity to accommodate over 10,000 devotees.Air-conditioned public facilities, including cloakrooms, restrooms, booking desks, prasad kiosks, and an information centre, are available. The Prime Minister laid the cornerstone for the new Darshan Queue Complex in October 2018. The left bank (85 km) canal network of the Nilwande Dam will be dedicated to the country by the prime minister. Through the facilitation of water pipe distribution networks, it will assist 182 villages from seven tehsils—six in the district of Ahmednagar and one in the district of Nashik. Nilwande Dam was initially envisioned in 1970. The project is being developed for approximately Rs 5177 crore.The 'Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana' will be introduced by the Prime Minister during the public function. "The Yojna will benefit more than 86 lakh beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana in Maharashtra, by providing an additional amount of Rs 6000 per year to them," stated the statement. The Prime Minister will lay the groundwork for and dedicate a number of development projects to the country, such as the Ayush Hospital at Ahmednagar Civil Hospital, the third and fourth railway lines connecting Jalgaon to Bhusaval (24.46 km), the four-laning of the Sangli to Borgaon section of NH-166 (Package-I), and additional facilities at Indian Oil Corporation Limited's Manmad Terminal. The Prime Minister will dedicate the Ahmednagar Civil Hospital's Maternal and Child Health Wing. The Prime Minister will also give beneficiaries their Svamitva and Ayushman cards during the programme. The Prime Minister will open the National Games at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, during his visit to the state. He will also speak to the competing athletes.More than 10,000 participants from all throughout the nation will compete in over 43 sports disciplines across 28 locations during the Games, which will take place from October 26 to November 9. The statement said that under PM Modi's leadership, the nation's sports culture had completely changed. "With the help of continuous government support, the performance of athletes has witnessed tremendous improvement at the international level," added the statement.According to the statement, the nation is hosting the National Games in recognition of the value of hosting competitions at the national level to recognise elite athletes and increase sports' appeal. [caption id="attachment_4454" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi to inaugurate National Games in Goa on…

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President Biden honours 2 Indian-American scientists with America’s highest scientific awards

editor October 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct 25:The highest scientific honours in the nation were given to two Indian-American scientists, Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh, by US President Joe Biden in recognition of their contributions to science and technology. Gadgil, a distinguished professor emeritus of civil and environmental engineering at UC Berkeley, received the prestigious White House national medal for technology and innovation from Biden on Tuesday in recognition of his work providing communities all over the world with resources necessary for survival.The award, which is given to top US innovators, honours people who have improved America's competitiveness, quality of life, and workforce in technology while also fostering national innovation. Suresh, an at-large professor at Brown University's engineering department, won the National Medal of Science for his innovative work in the physical sciences, life sciences, and engineering. He was especially recognised for his contributions to the field of material science research and its interdisciplinary applications.Gadgil received the White House National Medal for Technology and Innovation, one of twelve awardees. Gadgil has created low-cost solutions for some of the most difficult issues facing the developing world, such as energy-efficient stoves, safe drinking water technology, and methods for lowering the cost of effective electric lighting. He concentrates on reliable ideas that may be used as broadly as feasible; taken as a whole, his efforts have benefited over 100 million people. In addition, Gadgil specialises in computational fluid dynamics of indoor air and pollution flows, as well as building energy efficiency.Gadgil received the award, according to the White House, "for providing life-sustaining resources to communities around the world." His low-cost, inventive innovations address many pressing requirements, such as fuel-efficient cookstoves and drinking water. His artistic endeavours stem from his conviction in the worth of every individual and our capacity to address the most pressing issues of our day. Berkeley Lab researchers have now won two national medals for technology and innovation in addition to Gadgil's 17th overall national medal."There is injustice in the world. I strive to apply my understanding of science, engineering, and creativity to lessen the injustice experienced by those who are disadvantaged. In an interview with Barkley Lab, Gadgil stated, "I think that's fantastic if I can make that difference, go even a little bit in that direction." Gadgil received his PhD from UC Berkeley, his degrees in physics from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, and the University of Bombay (now Mumbai). He then became an affiliate retiree of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) after joining the organisation in 1980 and retiring as a faculty senior scientist earlier this year.Prior to the creation of the Energy technology Area (ETA), he was the division director of the environmental energy technology division. In addition, he teaches civil and environmental engineering at UC Berkeley as a distinguished professor emeritus. In its announcement, the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation praised Suresh for his dedication to international research and teamwork, demonstrating how science can foster mutual understanding and national cooperation.According to a Brown University statement, Suresh expressed his satisfaction with the award, saying he is especially proud of what the medal represents. Along with eight other recipients, Suresh, the former director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), received the coveted science medal. Suresh, who was born in 1956 in India, completed his high school education at the age of 15, then went on to acquire his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering in just two years from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.In 1983, Suresh joined the engineering faculty at Brown University, where he was the youngest member. Following his ten years at Brown, Suresh accepted a nomination from then-President Barack Obama to become the 13th director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), making history as the first Asian-born American to hold such a position. In commemoration of him, Brown's School of Engineering established earlier this month a biennial symposium centred on the boundaries of technology and society. He will return to the school in September 2023. Under his direction, NSF established the Global Research Council, a virtual association of chiefs of funding agencies for science and engineering from over 50 nations, with the goal of promoting international cooperation and data exchange.In addition, he led the creation of the Center-Life Balance programme, which aims to raise the proportion of women holding doctorates in science and engineering from 26% to 40% between 2011 and 2021. [caption id="attachment_4445" align="alignnone" width="300"] President Biden honours 2 Indian-American scientists with America's highest…

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India To Treat Pakistan’s Reference To Kashmir At UNSC Meeting “With Contempt It Deserves”

editor October 25, 2023

United Nations, Oct 25: India has said that it will not respond to Pakistan's mention of Kashmir in a Security Council meeting about the Israel-Gaza conflict, treating it with the disdain it merits. Ambassador R. Ravindra, India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, made the comments on Tuesday in response to Pakistan's UN ambassador, Munir Akram, bringing up Kashmir at the Security Council meeting over the Middle East crisis. "One delegation made a habitual comment before I finished, referring to Union Territories as essential and inalienable parts of my country," Mr. Ravindra stated."In the interest of time, I would treat these remarks with the contempt they deserve and not dignify them with a response," Mr. Ravindra declared. Prior to this, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed the Security Council, stating that all acts of terrorism, regardless of who is carrying them out—Hamas or Lashkar-e-Taiba, the terror group based in Pakistan, or individuals in Mumbai or Kibbutz Beeri—are illegal and indefensible."We have to uphold every country's right to self-defense and stop such atrocities from happening again. Mr. Blinken stated that "no nation in this body, nor any member of this Council, could or would tolerate the slaughter of its people." The United Nations General Assembly and this Council have emphasised time and again that no act of terrorism is legitimate or acceptable. Blinken informed the UN Security Council, "They're illegal and unjustifiable, whether they target individuals in Nairobi, Bali, Istanbul, Mumbai, New York, or Kibbutz Be'eri.Whether they are carried out by Hamas, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Boko Haram, Al Shabaab, ISIS, or Boko Haram, they are all illegal and indefensible. Whether the victims are singled out for their nationality, race, religion, or any other reason, they are illegal and unjustified, Mr. Blinken declared. He emphasised that it is the duty of the Security Council to condemn member nations that provide Hamas with weapons, financial support, or training, as well as "any other terrorist group that carries out such horrific acts." It seemed that Mr. Blinken was alluding to the terrorist attacks in Mumbai on November 26, 2001, which were carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba, a group based in Pakistan. [caption id="attachment_4442" align="alignnone" width="300"] India To Treat Pakistan’s Reference To Kashmir At UNSC Meeting “With Contempt It Deserves”[/caption]

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Israelis can make their own decisions’: Joe Biden

editor October 25, 2023

OCT 25, 2023 : President Joe Biden has stated that Israel can make its own decisions in the face of accusations that it is about to launch a ground assault of Gaza, adding that the US stands behind its partner and advises caution. On October 7, Hamas militants launched unprecedented strikes against Israel, resulting in the deaths of over 1,400 people and sparking the latest confrontation. Since 2007, Israel has fought back with great force against the Islamic militant group that has controlled Gaza. On Tuesday, as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was visiting, Biden made the remark in answer to a question. "Are you urging Israel to delay its ground invasion?" After being questioned, Biden said, "The Israelis can make their own decisions."Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant unveiled the Jewish country's three-stage plan last week to alter the "security regime" in Gaza, which implies the elimination of Hamas. According to Gallant, the Israeli Defence Forces (IFD) were conducting aircraft attacks as part of the plan's initial phase. According to him, there will be a ground incursion after that, and then the security regime in Gaza would change. According to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, more than 5,000 Palestinians—including more than 2,000 children and 1,100 women—as well as journalists, medical professionals, and first responders have been murdered so far, and more than 16,000 have been injured.Reporters were informed by John Kirby, the White House's Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council, that the United States will keep making sure Israel has the resources and capacity it needs to protect itself. "We're going to continue to try to get that humanitarian assistance in, and we're going to continue to try to get hostages and people out of Gaza appropriately," he stated. For present, a truce essentially serves the interests of Hamas. That's our current situation. He responded, "And while I appreciate the question, I'm not going to go ahead of the situation. "We have and will continue to talk to our Israeli counterparts about the importance of avoiding and minimising civilian casualties and respecting innocent life and trying to prevent collateral damage as they go after legitimate Hamas targets," he stated. "We're dealing with war, combat, bloodshed, ugliness, and chaos. In the future, innocent bystanders will suffer harm." I wish I had something different to tell you. In answer to a query, Kirby stated, "I wish that wasn't going to happen, but it is going to happen." "That doesn't make it right, it doesn't make it dismissible, it doesn't mean that we aren't going to still express concerns about that and do everything we can to help the Israelis do everything they can to minimise it, but that's unfortunately the nature of conflict," he stated. [caption id="attachment_4439" align="alignnone" width="300"] Israelis can make their own decisions': Joe Biden[/caption]

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal visits troops at LoC in Uri, Kupwara

editor October 25, 2023Leave a comment

SRINAGAR: On Tuesday, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, the head of the Indian Air Force, travelled to forward sites in the Uri and Kupwara sectors that are close to the Line of Control (LoC). According to an official, the IAF head stopped by the LoC to celebrate Dussehra with the IAF and Army servicemen. He stated that the IAF chief's visit carried on the custom of senior government ministers and members of the Army brass celebrating holidays with soldiers in forward regions. "On the occasion of Dussehra, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari today visited forward locations near the Line of Control in the Uri and Kupwara sectors in Jammu and Kashmir to meet the Indian Air Force and Indian Army troops deployed there," according to an official.He added that during Dussehra, the visiting Air Chief Marshal had praised and encouraged the soldiers stationed along the Line of Control in north Kashmir. ACM Chaudhari met troops stationed in forward regions along the Line of Control on Diwali of last year. Notably, the Air Chief Marshal's visit occurs after Pakistani snipers wounded a soldier in the Karai sector of the Kupwara area last week. The Indian Army had increased border monitoring in the Kupwara bordering district after the fire incident. Two days ago, security forces in the Uri sector stopped an attempt by two infiltrating terrorists to proceed along the Line of Control, resulting in their deaths during the increased surveillance. [caption id="attachment_4432" align="alignnone" width="300"] IAF chief Air Chief Marshal visits troops at LoC in Uri, Kupwara[/caption]

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