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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…

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

New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…

Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…

Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah
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Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials
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Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials

BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…

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Delegation Led By Principal Secy To PM Modi Oversees Ongoing Rescue Operations In Uttarkashi

Uttarkashi, Nov 27: On the sixteenth day of the operations, a delegation headed by Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Pramod Kumar Mishra assessed the status of the ongoing efforts to free 41 trapped workers in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi. Pramod Kumar Mishra, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary SS Sandhu, and Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla examined the tunnel's construction. The food supplies sent to the labourers stranded inside the tunnel were another question the Principal Secretary asked. The families of the stranded workers were also addressed by PK Mishra.According to Chris Cooper, a specialist in microtunnelling, all of the auger machine's debris has been removed, and in a few hours, manual drilling will begin to release the trapped labourers. Using a plasma cutter, the auger machine that was being used to drill the tunnel horizontally and became lodged inside the pipe was cut and removed on Monday morning. Lieutenant General Harpal Singh (Retd), a former Army Engineer-in-Chief, defended the manual method by stating that it is the only remaining option for rescuing the trapped workers.Singh claimed that he arrived at the scene to offer technical assistance and support for the ongoing rescue efforts. He continued by saying that every effort is being made to expedite the rescue procedure. Officials say that in order to expedite the rescue, the debris inside the pipe will be removed by hand drilling using the rat hole mining technique. In coal mining, the rat hole mining technique is typically employed, particularly in areas with challenging topography.Six experts have arrived at the location to start the manual drilling process, and eleven individuals will manually remove the debris from the 800 mm tunnel pipe. Along with civilians, the team consists of engineers from the Madras Engineering Group of the Indian Army. Additionally, attempts are being made to enter from the Barkot side of the tunnel, which is the other mouth of the tunnel, in cooperation with the Border Road Organisation and other agencies. Just 10 metres of the 500 metres have been covered after four blasts carried out under BRO's supervision.Additionally, the SJVN will carry out the construction of a small tunnel that the rescuers intend to build along the left side of the tunnel. It will be horizontal and perpendicular to the Silkyara tunnel. On November 12, a section of the tunnel collapsed, trapping 41 labourers within the still-under-construction 60-meter stretch on the Silkyara side of the tunnel. [caption id="attachment_6264" align="alignnone" width="300"] Delegation Led By Principal Secy To PM Modi Oversees Ongoing Rescue Operations In Uttarkashi[/caption]  …

AC assents purchase of additional 500 MW of power to meet the winter demand

JAMMU: The Administrative Council (AC), chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, met here and approved the purchase of 500 MW of firm power from the Ministry of Power (MOP) in order to meet the UT's Base Load power requirement. Attending the meeting were Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, the Lieutenant Governor's principal secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, the chief secretary, and advisor Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar. The AC approves the allocation of an extra 500 MW of firm power from MOP in B(v) mode (purchasing handled by PFC) in order to meet the base load power requirement, which is essentially necessary to meet the demand during the winter.Because of the large amount of hydropower in the UT, the availability decreases in the winter. AC approved the signing of a new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between J&K Power Corporation Limited (JKPCL) and NTPC regarding Singrauli-III, which is operated by NTPC, in order to close the gap between demand and availability of power during the winter months. This will lessen J&K's energy demand, which is rising at a 10% CAGR. As a thermal power station that is required to run, Singrauli-II provides power to J&K during the winter months when the hydro generators of ISGS generate only 150–300 MW, or 70–90% of the summertime generation. Therefore, in order to help the UT get over its power shortage during the hard winter, it will sign a new Power Purchase Agreement of JKPCL with NTPC regarding Singrauli-III. This will increase its availability. [caption id="attachment_6231" align="alignnone" width="300"] AC assents purchase of additional 500 MW of power to meet the winter demand[/caption]      

Jammu disappointed with BJP, LG administration: Bukhari

JAMMU: Altaf Bukhari, the president of the Apni Party, stated on Sunday that the people of Jammu are "deeply" disappointed in the BJP and the administration led by the Lieutenant Governor following the repeal of Article 370. Due to an increase in terrorist activity, the former minister also voiced concerns about the changing security situation in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch. Speaking at a one-day party convention at Ratnu Chak here, Bukhari stated, "Jammu is deeply disappointed with the present dispensation and the BJP in particular as they have failed to deliver what was promised after the abrogation of Article 370."He said that the BJP had assured the people that Article 370's abrogation would open the door for significant investment in wider industrial growth and the creation of jobs, calling it a "stumbling block" in the development of Jammu and Kashmir. He declared, "Nothing like this has happened till date," referring to the purported underdevelopment and dissatisfaction of the populace, particularly because outsiders have "grabbed" Jammu's resources and trades. He claimed that the local populace feels taken advantage of because the foreign contractor and alcohol mafia actively collaborates with government officials.He made reference to the anti-encroachment drives, the alleged increase in the number of liquor stores, and the exploitation of natural resources. "These officials have also been imported to Jammu and Kashmir even though they do not know the ground reality, and these officers have no connect with the population and have become infamous for their actions that are completely anti-people," he said. He claimed that Jammu and Kashmir had never before seen a situation where the native population was entirely ignored and outsiders were actively encouraged in both the public and private sectors. There is no responsibility for public servants. This is taking place as a result of J&K not having an elected government and not having assembly elections announced," he stated. The leader of the Apni party restated the party's demands for the prompt restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood as well as the holding of assembly elections to give the populace a say in who leads their government. He was grateful to the locals who lived near the International Border and the Line of Control because they had "bravely" faced the enemies and assisted the defence forces in defending the internal security of the country. During the convention, Bukhari paid moving tributes to the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks out of respect. [caption id="attachment_6225" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jammu disappointed with BJP, LG administration: Bukhari[/caption]    

LG Sinha Greets People on Guru Nanak Jayanti

JAMMU: Manoj Sinha, the lieutenant governor, has wished everyone a happy and prosperous Guru Nanak Jayanti, which falls on tomorrow. The Lieutenant Governor wrote in a message, "I extend my warmest greetings to everyone on this joyous and auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Jayanti." Humanity is still guided and inspired by Guru Nanak Devji's profound teachings on equality, brotherhood, honesty, compassion, and the value of living a moral life. On this day, let us make the decision to uphold his honourable teachings and recommit to the welfare of humanity." [caption id="attachment_6222" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG Sinha Greets People on Guru Nanak Jayanti[/caption]  

India monitoring respiratory illness cases in China, says situation not alarming

NEW DELHI: On Sunday, the Chinese central government restated its close observation of the recent spike in respiratory illnesses among children in certain regions of the country. The Union Health Ministry stated that there was no reason for concern in its most recent update. There has been news of a significant increase in childhood respiratory illnesses in northern China in the past few weeks. In light of this, the Union Health Ministry has made the proactive decision to thoroughly examine the respiratory illness preparedness measures.As a precaution, states and UTs are advised to review hospital and public health preparedness measures right away. These include assessing the availability of personnel, hospital beds, influenza medications and vaccines, medical oxygen, antibiotics, personal protective equipment, testing kits, and other necessary medical supplies. They have also been requested to make sure that trends in severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) and influenza-like illnesses are properly tracked. According to data recently released by the WHO, respiratory illnesses are becoming more common in China's northern regions. According to the World Health Organisation, this increase was caused by the COVID-19 restrictions that were released at the beginning of the winter season, as well as the seasonal trend of respiratory diseases like Mycoplasma pneumonia. Despite the fact that WHO has asked Chinese authorities for more information, it is determined that there is currently no reason for concern. [caption id="attachment_6196" align="alignnone" width="300"] India monitoring respiratory illness cases in China, says situation not alarming[/caption]