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We all should jointly fight militancy: Azad on terror incidents

editor October 12, 2023

JAMMU: Ghulam Nabi Azad, the chairperson of the DPAP, voiced concern over recent terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and asked for a concerted effort to combat them on Wednesday. The last five years have seen an improvement in the security environment. However, instances have occurred during the previous 1.5 years, mainly in the Rajouri region. The event in Kashmir's Kokernag also happened. On the sidelines of a meeting with numerous delegations in this city, he told reporters, "We are concerned about it. The chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) was responding to a query regarding the current state of security in Jammu & Kashmir. Azad stated that "we all, the people of J&K, the government, and politicians should jointly fight it out" because it appears that militancy is making another attempt to rear its head. "It is not solely the responsibility of the government, but all of us," he stated. In response to the dharna held on Tuesday by the major opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir, including the National Conference, the Congress, and the PDP, Azad stated, "The leaders who had given the call (for the demonstration) were themselves absconding." He appeared to be referring to NC leader Farooq Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, who were unable to attend the dharna on Tuesday, by saying, "This shows their seriousness." Azad advised the government to investigate the problems facing the Gujjar-Bakarwal community after meeting with many delegations, notably those from this group. [caption id="attachment_3891" align="alignnone" width="300"] We all should jointly fight militancy: Azad on terror incidents[/caption]

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J&K Govt hosts civic reception in honour of President Murmu

editor October 12, 2023

SRINAGAR: Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, attended a civic event held in her honour this evening at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar. The President expressed her gratitude to the people of Jammu and Kashmir during her speech, thanking them for their kind welcome during her maiden visit as the President of India. She was pleased to see prominent Jammu and Kashmiri people who had achieved success in many sectors present. She claimed that they have improved the standing of the entire nation as well as this particular region. According to the President, Kashmir has long been a significant hub for art, culture, and education.The fourth Buddhist Council took place in Kashmir about 2000 years ago. According to scholars, Shankaracharya wrote Saundarya Lahari and Ananda Lahari in Srinagar around 1300 years ago to extol…

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DC reviews Patient care scenario in district

editor October 12, 2023

JAMMU: Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya oversaw a meeting today to assess the state of the district's health system. The conference entailed a thorough examination of earlier choices and their effective implementation. Strategies for strengthening Primary Health Centres and Community Health Centres were a major topic of discussion. The DC emphasised the crucial part these hospitals play in ensuring the prompt provision of medical care throughout the district, hence reducing the need for patients to go to Jammu city or other far-off hospitals for treatment.The meeting also covered important topics such staff jobs, hiring medical staff, and the accessibility of expert doctors. In order to lessen reliance on tertiary hospitals, the DC underlined the importance of outfitting primary and secondary healthcare facilities to provide a wide range of medical services. Strict directions were given to weed out any unprofessional behaviour inside the healthcare system in an effort to promote professionalism, timeliness, work ethics, and adherence to duty timings. The group also discussed the incidence of lower segment caesarean sections and promoted thorough counselling to preserve proportionate delivery practises. During the discussion, the significance of Information, Education, and Communication campaigns in healthcare was also discussed. Sachin emphasised the need for hospital-prescribed medications to be easily accessible at corresponding Jan Aushadhi Kendras, particularly for common instances. The adoption of PMJAY SEHAT Golden Cards by patients is required to improve their access to healthcare. To maintain uninterrupted services, the Deputy Commissioner advised a careful review of the medication supply chain and stock in healthcare facilities. Dr. Harbaksh Singh, the chief medical officer, as well as medical superintendents, block medical officers, and other significant players in the healthcare industry attended the meeting. [caption id="attachment_3875" align="alignnone" width="300"] DC reviews Patient care scenario in district[/caption]

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Cabinet approves establishing autonomous ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’, programme

editor October 11, 2023

NEW DELHI: The creation of the autonomous organisation Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), which would act as a general enabling framework for youth development and youth-led development, was approved by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday. It aims to give youngsters fair access to the opportunities they need to realise their goals and create "Viksit Bharat" in all facets of the government. Anurag Thakur, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, said at a press conference following the union cabinet meeting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with medal winners and athletes on Tuesday who had returned from the Asian Games, giving India its highest medal total in the continental competition."It has been decided to form an institution called MY Bharat Mera Yuva Bhara," he stated. The minister stated that the main goal of Mera Yuva Bharat is to turn it into a platform for youth development that is used by the entire government. According to the new system, youth would serve as the "Yuva Setu" between the government and the people, enabling them to become community change agents and nation builders. "It seeks to harness the immense youth energy for nation-building," Thakur stated. In accordance with the National Youth Policy's concept of "Youth," Mera Yuva Bharat will be beneficial to young people between the ages of 15 and 29. Beneficiaries of programming elements designed exclusively for teenagers will fall between the age range of 10 to 19 years. [caption id="attachment_3865" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cabinet approves establishing…

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False cases being filed against AAP leaders, campaign underway to end party: Kejriwal

editor October 11, 2023

NEW DELHI: Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, claimed on Wednesday that there is a drive to delegitimize the AAP and that fabricated charges are being brought against party officials. After meeting the Delhi chief minister at his home on Tuesday, Amanatullah Khan, an AAP MLA whose residence was raided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), made the allegations. In connection with a money-laundering probe involving Khan and some others, the ED searched Khan's Delhi property. Three to four locations were searched in accordance with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, according to official sources.''There have been 170 charges brought against our (AAP) leaders, but the judgements in 140 of those cases have gone in our favour,'' the AAP chief told reporters after meeting Khan.They began detaining our key leaders and ministers in the past few months.The raids being conducted are a part of an effort to stop the AAP,'' he stated. Kejriwal said that neither the ED nor the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are conducting any investigations in states where the BJP is in power, and that the saffron party's goal is to disturb opposition leaders rather than eradicate corruption. "We have observed how many who Modiji had referred to as corrupt have joined the BJP. He continued, "They have accepted corrupt individuals from opposition parties into their ranks. Kejriwal asserted that there is a climate of fear in the nation while reiterating that the AAP is a party of nationalists. He claimed that "people are leaving India and moving to other countries." [caption id="attachment_3857" align="alignnone" width="300"] False cases being filed against AAP leaders, campaign underway to end party: Kejriwal[/caption]

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Nation To Prosper More When Youth Would Follow Peace, Prosperity, Discipline: Murmu

editor October 11, 2023

Srinagar, Oct 11: Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, stated on Wednesday that when youngsters choose the road of "peace, prosperity, and discipline," the country will advance and prosper on its own. President Murmu stated that the country would grow more when more and more young would pursue Aman and Chayen (peace and prosperity) in his speech at Kashmir University's 40th convocation. She roared from the stage of the KU Convocation Hall, "When youth will follow discipline, nation will progress.""Ye Che Mouj Kashmir" was the opening line of President Murmu's address, which was greeted with a thunderous round of applause. I'm happy to be here. I've attended a lot of graduations and attended many colleges and universities across the nation, but let me tell the young people that this campus is more lovely than others. The blessings of Hazratbal have been bestowed upon Kashmir University in the past and will continue to do so, she stated.She expressed her happiness to meet Kifayatullah, a local youngster, at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi for his participation in the Republic Day parade in 2023 and for his charitable work. The President stated, "I would like to see Kashmir University students participating in social services as well as higher education so that there is a shift in the society. She stated, "I am delighted to see 55% of the top scorers were girls. There were 462 kids, and 21 of them received gold medals. In every sphere, our women and girls are demonstrating their abilities. Our tasveer and taqdeer are today's honorees, she said.She used the Kashmiri adage "Ann poshe teli yele wan poshe" to emphasise the importance of preserving the environment and the natural gifts given to Kashmir. It is our duty to preserve the environment, and young people must play a part in this. I've learned that a number of studies are being conducted on numerous fronts, and Kashmir University is doing everything it can to conserve the Hiamalyan glaciers," she stated.The National Education Policy was fully implemented by J&K, and the president commended them for setting an example for other States and UTs. She wished everyone who received an award a prosperous future. President Murmu had already arrived in Kashmir. She was greeted by LG Manoj Sinha there and given a guard of honour. She hurried from the airport to the 15 Corps headquarters of the army in Srinagar to pay respects to the fallen troops at the war memorial. After spending the night in Srinagar, she will meet with women's self-help groups and local tribal communities the next day.The president will also go to a civic event held at the Raj Bhavan Srinagar in her honour. The president will travel to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, Jammu, on Thursday morning to dedicate a renovated Parvati Bhavan and Sky Walk. Top police and government officials attended the KU Covocation, including DGP Dilbagh Singh, ADGP Vijay Kumar, Special DG (CID)RR Swain, SSP Srinagar Rakesh Bhalwal, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bhiduri, DC Srinagar Aijaz Asad, Mayor SMC Junaid Matoo, and Waqf Board chairperson Darakshan Andrabi. [caption id="attachment_3854" align="alignnone" width="300"] Nation To Prosper More When Youth Would Follow Peace, Prosperity,…

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PM Modi speaks to Israeli PM on Hamas attacks : ‘India stands with Israel’

editor October 11, 2023

NEW DELHI:In the midst of the present Israel-Hamas conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a call from his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu. PM Modi declared that India "condemns terrorism in all its forms" following the call. PM Modi thanked Netanyahu for his call and for giving him a "update on the ongoing situation" in a post on X (previously Twitter). "In this trying hour, the people of India stand firmly with Israel. India vehemently and categorically rejects terrorism in all of its manifestations, the message stated. Israel's Foreign Ministry published a "Thank you" tweet on X in response to PM Modi's support. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi expressed his "deep shock" upon hearing of "terrorist attacks" in Israel.India, he continued, "stands in solidarity with Israel at this trying hour." More than 1,600 people have died in the battle that erupted on October 7 as a result of Hamas' extraordinary and unexpected onslaught on Israel. In Israel, there have been at least 900 fatalities and 2,600 injuries. In the meantime, the Gaza Health Ministry reports that Israeli bombings have resulted in 704 fatalities, including 143 children and 105 women, and over 4,000 injuries. Israel claimed to have "restored full control" over the border and secured effective control of the southern region. Netanyahu claimed earlier in the day that Israel did not start the war. "We were against this war. Although his nation "didn't start this war, it will finish it," he added, "it was forced upon us in the most brutal and savage way." [caption id="attachment_3836" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi speaks to Israeli PM on Hamas attacks : 'India stands with Israel'[/caption]

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RSS chief to undertake 3 day tour of J&K from Friday

editor October 11, 2023

JAMMU: Mohan Bhagwat, the leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, will begin a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on October 13, the organisation announced on Tuesday. According to the statement, Bhagwat's trip to the Union territory coincides with a nationwide tour by RSS leaders to assess the organization's operations. According to the announcement, the RSS head will preside over a workers conference on October 14 to examine how the group is operating in the Union area and the social upliftment initiatives it is pursuing. The following day, he will preside over a coordination meeting and speak to a group of volunteers in the Kathua district, according to the statement, which also noted that the RSS will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025 and that progress towards its growth goal will be discussed during Bhagwat's trip. [caption id="attachment_3833" align="alignnone" width="300"] RSS chief to undertake 3 day tour of J&K from Friday[/caption]

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Dr Piyush assumes charge of Secretary, PD&MD; assesses departmental working

editor October 11, 2023

JAMMU: Today, Dr. Piyush Singla took over as secretary for the Planning, Development, and Monitoring Department (PD&MD). Dr. Piyush Singla presided over a meeting of the department's personnel and the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, J&K, at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu after taking over the reins. The Kashmir-based officers participated in the meeting virtually. Dr. Piyush Singla received a thorough presentation outlining the duties of the Planning, Development, and Monitoring Department. The Secretary was notified by the Director General of Economics and Statistics that both Gazetted and Non-Gazetted DPCs had been held, and that several officers had been promoted to higher positions. Dr. Piyush Singla was apprised of the ongoing projects, court cases, RTI cases, SRO-43/RAS cases, grievances, and other administrative difficulties by the PD&MD administration unit. The Secretary also received an update on the physical and financial development of centrally sponsored programmes and centre sector programmes like BADP, PMDP, and RMIS. Pro Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI), Project Monitoring Group (Central/UT), E-Smiksha, Prime Minister's Reconstruction 20 Points Programme, Aspirational District/Block/Panchayat Programmes, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), District Good Governance Index (DGGI), and Departmental Deliverables statuses were also highlighted. The Department conducts 100% physical verification of completed works, evaluation studies of schemes and projects, peak harvesting prices, Index of Industrial Production (IIP), Economic Census, State Domestic Product/District Domestic Product, Civil Registration System (CRS), KAP Surveys, etc., the DG, E&S informed the Secretary. The Secretary instructed the officers and officials to focus particularly on data analysis, orientation/training programmes, capacity building programmes, and sharing the price data with the Deputy Commissioners every two weeks. He claimed that officers in the Planning Cadre are doing a good job of formulating plans, gathering data, and evaluating those plans.Additionally, he stated that the Sustainable Development Goals should receive greater attention because they are a crucial part of the planning process. The meeting was attended by the Director General of Planning, the Director of Finance in the Planning Department, the Special Secretary of Planning, the Joint Directors of Planning, and other senior departmental executives. [caption id="attachment_3830" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dr Piyush assumes charge of Secretary, PD&MD; assesses departmental working[/caption]

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LG reviews power scenario in J&K

editor October 11, 2023

SRINAGAR: A meeting to assess the functioning of the Power Development Department and assess the current state of the power situation in the UT was presided over by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The Lt. Governor talked about the department's comprehensive plan for meeting peak electricity demand. He also gave the go-ahead to improve sustainability and efficiency in order to guarantee a sufficient and trustworthy supply of power during the winter. In order to reduce AT&C losses in certain locations to single digits and assure maximum power supply to smart metre saturation feeders, the Lt. Governor instructed the administration to take concrete action.Jammu, Srinagar, and district headquarters should all have smart metres installed as soon as possible. He continued that PDD should make sure metered regions receive dependable services and high-quality electricity. It was disclosed that the UT has almost 4 lakh smart metres installed. To prevent causing the consumers any difficulty, the Lt. Governor ordered that the curtailment plans be followed and that the damaged transformers be promptly replaced. In preparation for the impending winter season, he noted, a buffer supply of transformers should be preserved for border and remote districts. He argued that strong local enforcement is the best way to combat power theft. The LG also gave instructions for the proper implementation of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in the UT and for utilising the potential of new and renewable energy. The chair was updated by H. Rajesh Prasad, Principal Secretary, Power Development Department, on the department's initiatives to close the demand and supply gap. He claimed that following the previous winter, a sizable capacity augmentation was completed to allow the system to handle increased peak demand. In order to meet the rising demand throughout the winter, the Lt. Governor emphasised the importance of ensuring resource adequacy in terms of the availability of additional electricity capacity. According to information provided, the peak demand increased by more than 28% during Financial Years 2020–21 and 2023–24, while the peak shortfall shrank from 22% to 12%.The meeting was attended in person and virtually by Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, Dr. RP Singh, Chairman of the JKPCL, Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to the Lt Governor, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Heads of Departments and Power Corporations, Chief Engineers and senior officers. [caption id="attachment_3827" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG reviews power scenario in J&K[/caption]

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