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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…

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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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LG Sinha virtually joins PM Modi’s launch of ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’

SRINAGAR: Manoj Sinha, the lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir, participated virtually in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Wednesday "Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra" launch in Ranchi. The L-G participated virtually in the event at Srinagar's Raj Bhawan. The Sankalp Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir began at Budhal, Rajouri Gurez, and Bandipora. The launch function was attended by the public, government representatives, and institutions of Panchayati Raj. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the Lieutenant Governor conveyed his appreciation to Prime Minister Modi for initiating outreach initiatives in the tribal districts of Bandipora and Rajouri, in keeping with his declared goal of attaining saturation of flagship schemes.He also praised the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra initiative, which aims to assist the underprivileged who are eligible to be enrolled in various schemes but have not yet benefited from them. "This endeavour of the central government, with the objective of reaching the unreached, to generate awareness about tribal, rural and urban schemes, to interact with beneficiaries and enrolment of potential beneficiaries, will make a significant contribution in the socio-economic empowerment of the tribal community, poor, deprived and weaker sections of the society," the Lieutenant Governor was quoted as saying in an official announcement. The Lieutenant Governor reported on the initiatives taken by the UT Administration, spearheaded by Prime Minister Modi, to ensure the well-being of the tribal populace.According to him, the administration has made tribal welfare its top priority since August 2019 and has started a number of cross-sectoral projects aimed at empowering the tribal communities in J&K and UT. According to Sinha, the administration has made major progress towards the overall well-being of tribal communities. In order to address the focus areas for tribal districts under the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, such as the eradication of sickle cell anaemia, enrollment in EKLAVYA, scholarships, titles to forest rights, self-help groups, and Van Dhan Vikas Kendra, he called for a combination of efforts from citizens, stakeholders, community leaders, social organisations, and administration. He instructed administrative staff members and district commissioners to concentrate on achieving individual forest rights saturation. Through video conference, beneficiaries from Rajouri and Bandipora thanked the Lt Governor for the welfare programmes and shared their experiences. On this occasion, the 'Hamara Sankalp Viksit Bharat' pledge was also given out. The outreach initiatives in the other districts will begin during the third week of November. For overall coordination, a control room has been established at the district and UT levels, along with a route plan for the IEC Vans. [caption id="attachment_5615" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG Sinha virtually joins PM Modi's launch of 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra'[/caption]    

Govt Employees Operating Street Stalls During Duty Hours In Sopore; Salaries Withheld, Action Initiated

Sopore, Nov 14: Following a strange discovery that government workers were running street vending stalls in Sopore, north Kashmir, during work hours, the administration decided to withhold their salaries. The pertinent heads have also been asked to provide an action report. The incident gained attention after the enforcement team was requested to streamline the vendors in the busiest Sopore market by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sopore, SA Raina, to ensure that commuters experience no inconvenience at all. SHO Sopore was in charge of the group.Two government workers were discovered running the vending machines during their working hours after the incident. Following this, the Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) in question were instructed by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Sopore, SA Raina, to withhold the affected employees' November salaries. He also asked the concerned heads for action reports."The responsible government employees have been identified as Javaid Ahmed Sheikh from Panzulla Rafiabad and Nazir Ahmed Changa from Noor Bagh. They will explain the situation and submit the action taken report," an official citing ADC Sopore said. Nazir works in the Animal Husbandry (Veterinary) department, while Javaid is assigned to the Irrigation and Flood Control (I & FC) department. According to the ADC, the administration is taking the necessary measures to guarantee that government offices are punctual. "These drives will go on in the future as well," he declared, noting that similar instances of neglecting one's responsibilities had previously been documented and were met with severe consequences, including wage deductions.The official went on to say that several employees were discovered to be absent following similar inspections conducted in different government offices throughout Sopore. The administration is taking this seriously, and the concerned DDOs have been instructed to take the amount and credit it to the district Red Cross fund instead of the officials' salaries. He said that in order to guarantee commuter convenience, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Municipal Council Sopore, Tehsildar, and the SHO were instructed to carry out these checks on a regular basis. The official stated, "The CEO MC shall also ensure that only those vendors who are registered at the municipality office would be allowed to install their stalls in the Sopore market."   [caption id="attachment_5591" align="alignnone" width="293"] Govt Employees Operating Street Stalls During Duty Hours In Sopore; Salaries Withheld, Action Initiated[/caption]  

PM Modi visits Bhagwan Birsa Munda-Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

RANCHI: On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to Indian tribal activist Birsa Munda at the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Memorial Park and Freedom Fighter Museum in Ranchi. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda, and Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan accompanied the prime minister. "Respectful tribute to Lord Birsa Munda ji on his birth anniversary," the Prime Minister wrote in his post on X in honour of Bhagwan Birsa Munda's birthday. Happy Tribal Pride Day! My warmest regards to my family members across the nation on this momentous occasion.On November 10, 2021, the Union Cabinet proclaimed November 15 to be "Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas" in honour of Birsa Munda's enormous contributions. The yearly event honours the visionary leader's contribution to India's freedom struggle after that. The Prime Minister's Office has released a press release stating that the Prime Minister will also be visiting Ulihatu Village, the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The Prime Minister will present flowers to Bhagwan Birsa Munda's statue in Ulihatu Village. According to the release, PM Modi will also take part in a programme commemorating the third Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, 2023, in Khunti, starting at around 11:30 AM. The Prime Minister wrote on X, "Jharkhand has been famous for its mineral resources as well as the courage, bravery, and self-respect of the tribal society," in his message on the occasion of the state formation day. My family has made significant contributions to the nation's development here. On the state's founding day, I send him my best wishes and hope for the state's prosperous future." The Prime Minister will introduce the Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) Mission and the "Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra" during the programme. According to the official announcement, the PM will also unveil the fifteenth installment of PM-KISAN, inaugurate, dedicate to the country, and lay the cornerstone for a number of Jharkhand development projects. According to the press release, PM Modi has been working tirelessly to ensure that the government's flagship programmes reach all of their intended beneficiaries in a timely manner in order to reach saturation. On the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, the Prime Minister will initiate the "Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra," a significant step towards achieving this goal of scheme saturation. [caption id="attachment_5588" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi visits Bhagwan Birsa Munda-Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum in Ranchi, Jharkhand.[/caption]  

Omar Asks Congress To Revoke Hijab Ban In Karnataka
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Omar Asks Congress To Revoke Hijab Ban In Karnataka

SRINAGAR, Nov 14: The head of the National Conference, Omar Abdullah, asked Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, the leaders of the Congress, to work on lifting the Karnataka government's ban on headcoverings, or hijabs, on Tuesday. Why ought the government to get involved in this? And directives like these are implemented, specifically targeting Muslims. We wouldn't have been surprised if all of this had occurred in Karnataka years ago given the presence of the BJP government at the time.But it is regrettable that choices of this nature are made when Congress is in session. It's really regrettable.After a party function in Baramulla, Abdullah told reporters, "I request Congress president Sonia Gandhi, senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi to reconsider the order that has been issued in Karnataka and work on revoking this order." When asked about Jammu and Kashmir elections, the former chief minister stated that the BJP was unprepared to face the electorate.Not only have the Assembly elections been postponed, but so have the municipal elections. Even the Jammu Municipality's tenure is coming to an end, and there is currently no municipality (corporation) in Srinagar. All municipalities will have served out their terms by January. After January, the panchs and sarpanchs will likewise become extinct, he declared. The Central Government once claimed to have established a three-tiered democracy in J&K; however, as of right now, only one tier remains. It is evident. The polls would have been held here if the BJP had believed they would win the elections, he continued. [caption id="attachment_5559" align="alignnone" width="300"] Omar Asks Congress To Revoke Hijab Ban In Karnataka[/caption]