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Dr Jitendra inaugurates Katra Navratri festival, expresses concern over drug menace

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KATRA : Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy, and Space, expressed his concern today about the drug epidemic that is now affecting the holy sites of Katra Vaishnodevi and Reasi district. The minister expressed his concern over hearing reports of an increase in juvenile substance usage in this area. In the previous two days, the Minister had review talks on the issue with the local government and police enforcement. In order to accomplish Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's goal of making India a developed country by 2047, Dr. Jitendra Singh pleaded with parents and the local government to wean children off of narcotics. He said that children's potential must be tapped into in this endeavour.He asserted that the sanctity of the holy city of Katra must be upheld and that it must serve as a model for societal principles. According to the minister, a strategy plan is being created at the social and local administration levels to combat drug addiction. He said that in order to stop the threat, hotspots would be found and social awareness would be raised. Dr. Jitendra Singh was addressing after the Central Bureau of Communication, Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, opened the Navratri festival and Multimedia Exhibition in this location to commemorate the auspicious Navratras.The Government Boys' Higher Secondary School in Katra is hosting a week-long exhibition with the theme "9 Years of Seva, Sushasan and Garib Kalyan." The display takes place during Katra's Navratri Festival. Dr. Jitendra Singh, who spoke at the event, declared that the development of the area is the top priority of the administration at the Centre, which is led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He claimed that over the past nine years, the area had undergone revolutionary transformation. Dr. Jitendra Singh mentioned infrastructure projects and stated that Reasi now boasts the highest railway bridge in the entire world. Soon, the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Motorway will be completed.According to him, Katra was the second station in the nation to receive the Vande Bharat train, and when the rail line is completed with Kashmir Valley by the end of this year, Katra would be a significant junction. The Minister was informed that Katra was chosen for the Modi government's PRASAD programme and that it would soon also receive a Multimode Inter Station. Joint Director of the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Shri Ghulam Abbas, stated in his speech that the division has been educating the people about government initiatives and projects. He stated that this show is a part of attempts to spread the word to the general public. Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Ms. Babila Rakwal, SSP Reasi Amit Sharma, and DDC Chairman Reasi Sarv Singh Shashi Gupta, the chairman of the municipal council, Vice Chairman Ajay Baru, DDC members, PRIs, and other top administrators were present. Ajay Nanda, a former minister, Baldev Sharma, Prabhat Singh, Rohit Dubey, and other local activists were also in attendance. [caption id="attachment_4064" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dr Jitendra inaugurates Katra Navratri festival, expresses concern over drug menace[/caption]…

SC refers to 5-judge bench pleas challenging electoral bond scheme for political funding

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NEW DELHI: On Monday, the Supreme Court forwarded a number of arguments contesting the legality of the electoral bond programme for funding political parties to a five-judge Constitution panel. Judges J. B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, along with Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, announced that they had received a request to refer the urgent case to a larger bench for a decision. The matter will be heard on October 30, the bench announced, as it was previously scheduled.The panel had earlier agreed to set the case for a final hearing after taking note of attorney Prashant Bhushan's arguments that the problem needed to be resolved before the electoral bond programme opened for the 2024 general elections. On this matter, four PILs are still open. In March, one of the PIL petitioners stated that, of the Rs 12,000 crore in electoral bonds that have been issued to date, two-thirds had gone to one major political party. As part of efforts to increase openness in political fundraising, electoral bonds have been proposed as an alternative to financial contributions made to political parties. [caption id="attachment_4055" align="alignnone" width="300"] SC refers to 5-judge bench pleas challenging electoral bond scheme for political funding[/caption]

224-mtr viaduct completed in Ramban on Jammu-Srinagar NH : Gadkari

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JAMMU: Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, announced on Monday that the building of a 224-meter (2-lane) viaduct at Sher-e-Bibi has been completed successfully, improving connectivity throughout the area and facilitating travel through difficult terrain. A post on X said, We have successfully finished building a 224-meter (2-lane) viaduct at Sherebibi in Jammu and Kashmir, at an estimated cost of 12 crores. This infrastructure is located along the Ramban to Banihal portion of NH-44. "This 224-meter segment, as a part of the broader project, not only reduces the travel distance by 125 metres, thus mitigating steep gradients, but also avoids the need for a steep cutting with a hill slope angle exceeding 80 degrees."Additionally, it substantially eases traffic flow by avoiding the treacherous hills in the Sherebibi Area. It's crucial to remember that this project contributes to the region's economic development and improves connections everywhere. We continue to be consistent in our commitment to providing Jammu & Kashmir with world-class highway infrastructure, guided by the inspirational leadership of the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji. [caption id="attachment_4050" align="alignnone" width="300"] 224-mtr viaduct completed in Ramban on Jammu-Srinagar NH : Gadkari[/caption]

LG chairs review meeting with Bandipora District Administration

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BANDIPORA: Today, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha presided over a review meeting with the Bandipora District Administration to assess the state of the district's infrastructure projects, Centrally supported programmes, and UT sector initiatives. Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, the chief secretary, Sh Abdul Gani Bhat, the chairman of the district development council in Bandipora, Sh Vijay Kumar, the ADGP in Kashmir, Sh Sarmad Hafeez, the secretary of the youth services and sports department, Sh Vijay Bidhuri, the divisional commissioner in Kashmir, and other senior officials were present at the meeting. The Lt. Governor gave the district administration specific instructions to carry out a winter action plan in order to improve the quality of life for residents.He gave the Power Development Department instructions to promptly replace any damaged transformers and to maintain a buffer stock for remote and snow-covered areas. The Lt. Governor gave the Power, Education, Health, Agriculture & Horticulture, and Tourism Departments instructions to work in a mission mode to support Bandipora's growth and development after reviewing the sector-by-sector developments. The district's development would be accelerated by tourism. He emphasised that in order to fully realise Bandipora's enormous tourism potential, the administration and stakeholders must take immediate action. The Lt. Governor urged the district administration and other stakeholders to work together to promote cooperatives in the district and implement the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme effectively. We must also work diligently to achieve the goal of TB by utilising all available health care programmes.He murmured, "Mukt Bandipora." He also instructed the Social Welfare department to pay ASHA and Anganwadi staff their honoraria on time. The development picture for the District and the advancements made on the Transit Accommodation for Employees at Odina and other significant infrastructure projects were given by Dr. Owais Ahmad, Deputy Commissioner of Bandipora.Later, the Lt. Governor spoke with a number of delegations made up of PRI representatives, Tribal community members, and district students and gave them assurances that their concerns will be addressed in a timely manner. [caption id="attachment_4032" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG chairs review meeting with Bandipora District Administration[/caption]

DC lists measures for optimal use of multi level bus stand

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JAMMU: District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya convened a meeting with the district administration to discuss operational issues and work with stakeholders at the location in an effort to close gaps and improve the effectiveness and prudent functionality of the multi-level parking garage at Jammu Bus Stand. Officers from the Jammu Development Authority, including SSP Traffic Jammu City, Faisal Qureshi, and SP North, Kulbir Handa, as well as Additional Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Piyush Dhotra, Tehsildar Jammu Kamal Preet Singh, and Superintending Engineering attended the meeting. The District Magistrate's visit was primarily focused on listening intently to the complaints of business owners, bus drivers, and other stakeholders operating in and around the bus station.The meeting's goal was to come up with practical ways to encourage both the general public and bus operators to utilise the bus stand's amenities, including the parking spaces, to the fullest. The DC stressed the necessity for strict adherence to the boarding and deboarding procedures, stressing the need of aiding passengers without impeding or harming bus operators financially, as well as guaranteeing peaceful coexistence at the bus stop. At the meeting, it was decided that combined teams would be responsible for stopping the buses and enforcing the boarding and disembarking of passengers at the appointed locations. In order to offer a positive environment for the general public visiting the bus stand, the discussion also covered the operation and maintenance of necessary amenities including restrooms, stores, and cafeterias inside the bus stand complex. The discussion during the meeting also focused on ways to improve amenities at the Inter-State Bus Terminal in Narwal, opening the door to moving all interstate sleeper bus services there. [caption id="attachment_4029" align="alignnone" width="300"] DC lists measures for optimal use of multi level bus stand[/caption]

On the occasion of Navratri, LG Sinha shares the inspiring stories of Nari Shakti of the UT

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SRINAGAR: The women change-makers of the UT of Jammu Kashmir were honoured in the 31st edition of "Awaam ki Awaaz" by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The Lt. Governor extended his warmest greetings on the auspicious occasion of Navratri and reaffirmed the J&K Government's commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment. "Goddess Durga is a representation of women's emancipation. The Lt. Governor wished that the Navratri festival would motivate everyone to work for the advancement of Nari Shakti and the creation of a society that values gender equality.In this month's programme, the Lt. Governor presented the inspiring stories of women entrepreneurs and emphasised the administration's efforts to provide an environment that encourages female entrepreneurs and helps them reach their full potential. Ms. Rabiya Rasool, a businesswoman from Srinagar and the proprietor of the "Carpets" company, is a representation of conviction, devotion, perseverance, and unwavering courage. According to the Lt Governor, she is also bringing back the historic Ardabil style of carpets, which will encourage and inspire other young businesspeople. He praised Sanchaita Pradhan Khajuria and Mansi Gupta for their efforts to preserve J&K's distinctive aesthetic and cultural heritage. Sanchaita's business, "Shilpkari Bazar Business," promotes Basohli and Bina art.He claimed that she is a tremendous source of inspiration and encouragement for all women. Mansi Gupta is a catalyst for change who encourages other women to take control of their own lives. The Lt Governor said that her business, MG Design Studio, is working hard to bring back the Samba art form of Calico painting. One of the primary programmes of the UT Administration that aids female entrepreneurs in rising and succeeding is the HAUSLA scheme. The Lt Governor said that it assisted numerous women, like Zariefa Hamid, Shivani Sharma, and Sanyokta Bhagat, in understanding the significance of the e-commerce sector and developing their company concepts. Zariefa Hamid's business, Misal Embroidery, which produces Pashmina Shawls, has been able to attract customers from all over the world thanks to the support and help given to her. Today, Shivani Sharma uses technology to run her preschool. She is changing the operating and business paradigms with her creative ideas, he claimed. Sanyokta Bhagat from RS Pura overcome a number of obstacles to establish herself in the apparel industry, he continued. The Khushi cluster federation from block Ghordi, Udhampur, which plans to go international with the launch of pine handicraft on e-commerce platforms, was singled out for particular mention by the Lt Governor. According to him, this will guarantee more lucrative marketing connections for the goods produced by Udhampur's highly skilled artisans, craftsmen, and small businesses. Zeenat Mushtaq received praise from him for her significant contribution to the business community in J&K. In order to pass on to the next generation the marketing expertise and business principles she has acquired, Zeenat now plans to take part in national and worldwide expos. The Lt. Governor shared the insightful advice given by Sheikh Mohammad Saleem of Srinagar, Sankarshan of Samba, and Mushtaq Ahmed Lone of Budgam regarding how to advance cooperative societies, improve the performance of the Cooperative Consumer Federation and Primary Agriculture Credit Societies, and turn the Swachh Abhiyan into a Jan Abhiyan. [caption id="attachment_4022" align="alignnone" width="212"] On the occasion of Navratri, LG Sinha shares the…

Amit Shah to review J&K development works, situation on Oct 26

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JAMMU, Oct 14: On October 26, a high-level review of the progress being made and the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to be held in New Delhi by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. According to officials, the conference will be attended by senior members of the civil and police administrations. They claimed that the conference will likely cover the development projects funded by centrally sponsored schemes, the Prime Minister's Development Package (PMDP), rehabilitation programmes for migrants from Kashmir, work being done in the UT sector, and the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporations, Jammu and Kashmir Municipalities and Panchayati Raj Act must be amended in order to implement the proposed reservation to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Municipalities and Panchayats, a proposal for which has already been mooted. Senior authorities from the UT's civil and police administrations, as well as the MHA's Incharge for Jammu and Kashmir and paramilitary officials, will attend the meeting.Before their anticipated trips to Jammu and Kashmir in November to January, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari are scheduled to meet. The officials added that since the Union Home Ministry has a significant influence over the budgets of Union Territories, "some budgetary proposals of Jammu and Kashmir for next Financial Year of 2024–25 are also likely to be discussed at the meeting." They also noted that the Finance Department is currently holding department-specific meetings to determine their needs.According to them, the conference would also include a high-level review of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the winter strategy for anti-militancy operations in the interior and reducing border infiltration efforts. "The militants typically seek refuge in the plains throughout the winter because the highlands frequently see snowfall. The officials added that Pakistan also tries to aid and abet infiltration attempts before winters since the majority of the passes are closed during snowfall. "And, this is the opportune time to locate and kill them," the officials said.On the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir, infiltration has been well contained, despite reports of some attempts in the districts of Rajouri and Poonch, the most of which were thwarted. However, it hasn't been ruled out that there might be some successful attempts in the twin border districts. The completion of the procedures for OBCs receiving reservations in municipalities and panchayats, according to the officials, may also be discussed during the meeting. To provide OBCs a reservation in both bodies, the J&K government halted the elections for municipalities and panchayats.In Jammu and Kashmir's Panchayats and Municipalities, women currently have a 33% reservation. Additionally, based on their numbers, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are granted reservations in the two organisations. [caption id="attachment_4006" align="alignnone" width="300"] Amit Shah to review J&K development works, situation on Oct 26[/caption]

RSS chief offers prayers at Bawe Wali temple in Jammu on first day of Navratri

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JAMMU: On Sunday, the first day of Navratri, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh president Mohan Bhagwat performed prayers at the Bawe Wali shrine nearby. He is in Jammu for three days. Later on in the day, he is due to speak to RSS members in the Kathua district. The RSS leader entered the goddess Kali temple in the Bahu Fort region in the morning and made devotion to the shrine amidst heavy security. He offered his congratulations to Jammu's residents on the occasion of Navratri. [caption id="attachment_4003" align="alignnone" width="300"] RSS chief offers prayers at Bawe Wali temple in Jammu on first day of Navratri[/caption]

4th flight from Israel carrying 274 Indians lands in Delhi, evacuees thank govt for ‘Operation Ajay’

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NEW DELHI: 'Operation Ajay's' fourth aircraft from Israel, carrying 274 Indian passengers, touched down in the nation's capital on Sunday. The Indian travellers were greeted by Union Minister of State General (Retd) VK Singh at the airport. He engaged them in conversation and distributed tricolours to each Indian traveller. In light of the situation in Israel, more flights would be operated, according to VK Singh, the MoS for Road Transport and Highways. [caption id="attachment_4000" align="alignnone" width="300"] 4th flight from Israel carrying 274 Indians lands in Delhi, evacuees thank govt for 'Operation Ajay'[/caption]

Rana : BJP’s Mission J&K ensures equitable empowerment

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JAMMU: Devender Singh Rana, a senior BJP leader, claimed today that the enormous changes in security and development that have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir over the past more than four years have given the people there hope for brighter times to come. "BJP's Mission J&K has been to ensure welfare of the people by creating an atmosphere of peace and stability wherein every segment of society gets equitable opportunities to progress and prosper" . In the outskirts of the city, in Satwari and Chowadi, Devender Rana and senior leader Vikram Randhawa were engaging with the populace. He claimed that the BJP's priority under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inspirational leadership has been to improve the lives of the people, who have faced hardship for many years as a result of poor governance and other issues. Restoration of calm and normalcy was the top priority in such a dire scenario, and it was made possible by the populace's tremendous support, which eventually sparked ground-breaking initiatives on the economic and developmental fronts. He continued, "The results are evident because the people are now reaping the benefits of peace." Rana underlined confidence that all the regions and subregions of Jammu and Kashmir will develop as vibrant units with possibilities for prosperity for everyone, without any discrimination or appeasement-related favours, under the bold leadership of the Prime Minister. He said that the process of governance has been corrected and that the voices of all regions and sub-regions are now being heard. The Union Territory is prepared to enter a new age of progress as a consequence of coordinated efforts, he noted. With missionary zeal, he pointed to the enormous initiatives made over the years and the execution of several projects and welfare programmes, noting that these had led to the development of every segment of society.He said that the BJP's efforts to reach out to everyone demonstrate its sincere desire to see Jammu and Kashmir develop quickly in line with their treasured objective of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas. Rana went into great detail about a number of ground-breaking projects meant to guarantee development, build infrastructure, improve utility services, and spur growth through significant expenditures. He also discussed different measures implemented as part of the Jammu Smart City Project to enhance public spaces and other services in their entirety. He claimed that the most popular pilgrimage site in north India is now receiving the new appearance and grandeur it rightfully deserved. Pawan Singh, a Corporator, Sarpanch Chowadi, Kali Dass, the President of the All J&K Mahasha Sadar Sabha, Muneer Choudhary, Salman Choudhary, Kaka Ram, and many more were also present. [caption id="attachment_3992" align="alignnone" width="300"] Rana : BJP's Mission J&K ensures equitable empowerment[/caption]

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