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DC Jammu seeks explanation from absentee health staff

JAMMU, AUGUST 30: Deputy Commissioner, Sachin Kumar Vaishya conducted a surprise inspection of the Tehsil Office and the Government Health & Wellness Centre Pargwal. Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the inspection tour. At the Tehsil Office, the Deputy Commissioner scrutinised the Service Plus portal and evaluated the office's adherence…

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Kashmiri Youth pledge greater electoral participation to foster democracy
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Kashmiri Youth pledge greater electoral participation to foster democracy

Exhibited enthusiastic participation in Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally, Shikara Rally at SKICC SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09: Hundreds of youngsters of Kashmir came together with unmatched enthusiasm, promoting the importance of voting and expressing their faith in democracy. The students participated in several programs under SVEEP like Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally and Shikara Rally at…

Shrine Board Adds Robust Health Care Accessibility On Mata Vaishno Devi Track

KATRA, Apr 6: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) is committed to provide good and easily accessible health care services to the pilgrims visiting to the Holy Shrine.In the endeavor, the Shrine Board has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited (HPEIPL) and Hewlett Packard (India) Software…

Shrine Board Adds Robust Health Care Accessibility On Mata Vaishno Devi Track
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Atishi claims diabetic Arvind Kejriwal has lost 4.5 kg weight since arrest

NEW DELHI: Delhi Minister Atishi claimed that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who suffers from "severe diabetes", has lost 4.5 kg weight ever since his arrest. "Arvind Kejriwal suffers from severe diabetes. Despite health problems, he used to work 24 hours a day to serve the country. Since his arrest, Arvind Kejriwal has lost 4.5 kg…

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Night raid conducted to thwart illegal mining in Samba
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Night raid conducted to thwart illegal mining in Samba

SAMBA: A joint task team composed of the Geology and Mining department, headed by DMO Samba, M. Sayeed, and the Samba Police, led by SDPO Bari Brahamana, Rahul Nagar KPS, and SHO Insp Sumit, carried out a late-night raid in the Birpur region to tackle illicit mining activities. Two dumpers engaged in illicit mining were quickly arrested during the operation and impounded on the grounds of the Bari Brahamana Police Station. The teams' mobilisation was very effective, and it led to the capture of the criminals responsible for this illegal conduct. The severity of the offences was increased since, according to preliminary investigations, these local offenders were providing supplies to a highway firm illegally. The amount of the harm brought on by these illegal mining operations will be carefully evaluated, and those responsible for this flagrant disregard of mining regulations will face harsh punishment. [caption id="attachment_3393" align="alignnone" width="300"] Night raid conducted to thwart illegal mining in Samba[/caption]      

We will conduct caste-based census to know exact number of OBCs if voted to power: Rahul
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We will conduct caste-based census to know exact number of OBCs if voted to power: Rahul

BHOPAL: Rahul Gandhi, the head of the Congress, declared on Saturday that if his party wins the federal election, it will conduct a caste-based census to determine the precise population of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the nation. He was speaking to a crowd of residents in the Madhya Pradesh district of Shajapur's Kalapipal assembly constituency. Gandhi stated, "Soon after taking office, the first thing we will do is conduct a caste-based census to determine the precise number of OBCs in the nation as no one knows their exact number." He asserted that only 90 people, including the cabinet secretary and secretaries, ran the country and that BJP MPs and MLAs had no influence over the formulation of laws or policies.In place of elected BJP members, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and bureaucrats, according to Gandhi, are drafting laws. Gandhi referred to Madhya Pradesh as the "epicentre" of corruption in the nation, saying that the state has been "rocked" by scams like Vyapam. Among other things, there is corruption in the construction of the Mahakal Lok corridor, the sale of MBBS degrees, and the sale of exam papers. He asserted that in the previous 18 years, 18,000 farmers had killed themselves. He claimed that this meant three farmers in the state committed suicide every day. [caption id="attachment_3384" align="alignnone" width="300"] We will conduct caste-based census to know exact number of OBCs if voted to power: Rahul[/caption]  

PM launches week-long ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ at Bharat Mandapam for Aspirational Blocks
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PM launches week-long ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ at Bharat Mandapam for Aspirational Blocks

NEW DELHI: Sankalp Saptaah, a novel week-long project for the nation's Aspirational Blocks, was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday at Bharat Mandapam in the nation's capital. The successful execution of the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) is related to "Sankalp Saptaah." On January 7, 2023, the PM announced the nationwide programme. It seeks to elevate citizens' quality of life through enhancing block-level government. In 500 Aspirational Blocks spread throughout 329 districts across the nation, it is being implemented. Chintan Shivirs were held nationwide at the village and block levels to implement the Aspirational Blocks Programme and create a successful block development strategy.These chintan shivirs come together in the "Sankalp Saptaah." There will be observances of "Sankalp Saptaah" in all 500 Aspirational Blocks. Beginning on October 3 and running through October 9, 2023, each day of "Sankalp Saptaah" will focus on a different development subject, on which all Aspirational Blocks will focus. 'Sampoorna Swasthya', 'Suposhit Pariwaar', 'Swachhta', 'Krishi', 'Shiksha', and 'Samridhi Diwas' are some of the themes for the first six days. On Sunday, October 9, 2023, a celebration of the week's worth of labour known as "Sankalp Saptaah - Samavesh Samaroh" will take place. Around 3,000 panchayat and block-level people's delegates and functionaries from all around the country will attend the inaugural programme in Bharat Mandapam. Additionally, roughly two lakh people would participate electronically in the programme, including farmers, functionaries at the block and panchayat levels, and people from various backgrounds. [caption id="attachment_3372" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM launches week-long ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ at Bharat Mandapam for Aspirational Blocks[/caption]  

CS reviews developmental scenario of District Samba
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CS reviews developmental scenario of District Samba

SAMBA: In district Samba today, CS Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta undertook a thorough evaluation of ongoing development projects and landmark efforts covering many sectors. The main goal of the conference was to evaluate the state of the district's ongoing development initiatives and various schemes. Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, SSP Samba Benam Tosh, and the leaders of several departments and divisions operating inside the district were present during the meeting. Deputy Commissioner Samba Abhishek Sharma provided a thorough sector-by-sector presentation of the ongoing projects and flagship programmes being run by several departments in the district during the meeting. The Degree College in Purmandal, the Bus Stand under JMRDA in Vijaypur, and the Nari Niketan building in Samba were noted as notable projects. There were also updates on the upgrading of the current Municipal facility, the building of a multipurpose complex at the Samba bus stop, the building of the Uttarbehni bridge over the Dewar, many road projects and the building of the OPD block of the District Hospital Samba. Additionally, the Chief Secretary went over the status of ongoing initiatives, initiatives, flagship programmes, and financial developments for the fiscal years 2022–2023 and 2023–2024.Horticulture, National Rural Livelihood Mission, National Urban Livelihood Mission, Agriculture, Education, Health, Social Welfare, Animal Husbandry, Jal Shakti, JPDCL, SBM-G, Jal Jeevan Mission, PMGSY, PWD, and stalled projects were just a few of the numerous departments that were thoroughly examined. Accelerating the work was emphasised as a major priority throughout the review. The heads of other departments also offered updates on how their own plans were doing right now. During the meeting, a number of instructions were given, with the Labour and Employment department placing a major emphasis on reaching zero unemployment in the district. Each panchayat needed to have an adequate number of instructors, and schools needed to have female restrooms that were always operational.The Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department was instructed to create one PACS for each panchayat and concentrate on producing poultry and milk products for export. The Agriculture department was given orders to prioritise the production of products including citrus, dragon fruit, and strawberries, enhance crop intensity, and hold workshops in conjunction with SKUAST. By identifying and closing performance gaps when compared to other states, the objective is to elevate J&K to the top spot in horticultural production. The Nasha Mukt Abhyan (drug-free campaign), with a directive to establish a drug-free Samba district, was also covered in the study. Dr. Mehta praised the revenue department's efforts to georeference cadastral maps, digitise Jamabandis, and address the status of Roshni land. The chief secretary emphasised how crucial it is to make land girdawari accessible online. Authorities were asked to speed up operations and meet deadlines in the PMGSY and PWD domains. The Jal Jeevan Mission's development was examined, with a focus on quickening its conclusion. The Chief Secretary instructed the Jal Shakti Department to accomplish all tasks within the allotted timeframes while reviewing the department. It was stated at the RDD review that independent reports addressing the SBM(G) from the village must be requested in order to confirm that the communities are truly clean. He demanded that all legacy garbage be taken out of gramme panchayats. He gave the order that all villages should become plastic-free and meet their PMAY(G) goals by the designated deadlines. As it relates to NRLM, the Chief Secretary urged raising the average income of Self-Help Group (SHG) members by giving them the support they require in terms of marketing, branding, and value addition of their products. The Chief Secretary noted the non-operational industrial units during the evaluation of the Industries and Commerce department and urged the district administration to investigate any potential causes so that these could be made operational right away. He noted that the area has excellent potential for industrial growth, and if that potential is fully realised, Samba will likely surpass all other industrial districts in the UT. The material recovery facility and compost pit shed in the Municipal Committee Bari-Brahmana, the improvement of WSS BHALOORA under JJM in Block Rajpura, and the improvement of WSS Rai Patti under JJM in Block Ghagwal were all inaugurated by Dr. Mehta as part of this thorough review. In order to streamline government operations and make sure that citizens are not excessively inconvenienced by visiting government offices, the chief secretary emphasised the significance of discovering new services that may be converted to an online manner. Dr. Mehta also spoke with business delegations, BDC members, and DDC Chairperson Keshav Dutt Sharma and members. He calmly listened to them and gave the District Administration instructions to have ongoing conversations with them for the district's overall development and to ensure that all beneficiary-oriented programmes reach the lowest levels of society. [caption id="attachment_3369" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS…

Mayor SMC, President Hindi Kashmiri Sangam Call On LG Sinha
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Mayor SMC, President Hindi Kashmiri Sangam Call On LG Sinha

SRINAGAR, Sept 29: Today at Raj Bhawan, Junaid Azim Mattu, the mayor of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation, met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Mattu spoke about a variety of developmental issues, the promotion of sports, and the welfare of the populace, particularly the people from Srinagar's marginalised areas. The Lt. Governor was also visited by Dr. Beena Budki, President of the Hindi Kashmiri Sangam, who briefed her on the organization's operations, which included promoting literature and culture. She also distributed copies of her book Kokh ki Peeda and the Urdu version of Geetanjali by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore Ji. [caption id="attachment_3353" align="alignnone" width="259"] Mayor SMC, President Hindi Kashmiri Sangam Call On LG Sinha[/caption]  

India to be world’s third-largest economy by 2027:  Shah
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India to be world’s third-largest economy by 2027: Shah

NEW DELHI: Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah voiced optimism on Friday that his country will have the third-largest economy in the world by 2027. The Home Minister urged the industry to increase investments in research and development to elevate MSMEs to a global level while speaking at the PHDCCI's 118th Annual Session at Vigyan Bhawan in this city. At the outset of his speech, he mentioned the accomplishments of the G20 Summit, Chandrayaan-3, and Mission Aditya L1. He also made mention of the passage of the women's reservation bill.The Home Minister claimed that "all these events have given the nation new energy." He claimed that the nation had made significant progress throughout the course of its 75-year history since being independent. According to Shah, the nation's democratic foundations have grown stronger. According to him, India's economy ranked 11th in terms of size in 2014. We currently have the fifth-largest economy in the world, but Shah is confident that by 2027, we will overtake China as the second-largest economy in the world.The minister stated that India's GDP is over $3.75 trillion USD, Rs 10 lakh crore in capital expenditure has been designated for raising expenditure, and the amount of bad debt tax collection is rising while referring to the Modi government's attempts to build the economy. Shah claimed that the average collection for 2023–2024 was Rs 1.69 lakh crore and that the GST collection in April was Rs 1.87 lakh crore. Shah urged the companies to grow in size and scope and requested that PHDCCI play a significant part in the process, quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's famous phrase, "Yahi Samay Hai, Sahi Samay Hai". More emphasis on R&D, according to the home minister, will make it possible for enterprises to compete globally. Shah also voiced optimism about India's future as a global hub for higher education. [caption id="attachment_3341" align="alignnone" width="300"] India to be world's third-largest economy by 2027: Shah[/caption]  

DM Samba acts tough against encroachments
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DM Samba acts tough against encroachments

SAMBA: A comprehensive anti-encroachment operation successfully carried out by the District Administration resulted in the reclaiming of illegally occupied land at Industrial Estate Karandi Phase-III today. This initiative led to the removal of unlawful constructions from the estate as well as the recovery of important industrial land. Officials from the Industries and Commerce Department, Revenue Department, and Samba Police collaborated to carry out the operation, which was started on the orders of DC Samba, Abhishek Sharma. Restoring the land to its intended industrial use was the main goal. An anti-encroachment campaign was started in conjunction with this attempt to remove the numerous unauthorised structures that were discovered on the property during the operation. The constructions that were erroneously built on J&K SIDCO Land at Industrial Estate Karandi Phase-III were effectively destroyed as a result of this action. [caption id="attachment_3322" align="alignnone" width="300"] DM Samba acts tough against encroachments[/caption]      

Train movement in Punjab hit as farmers begin 3-day ‘rail roko’ protest
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Train movement in Punjab hit as farmers begin 3-day ‘rail roko’ protest

AMRITSAR: Following a three-day "rail roko" campaign, members of several farmer bodies squatted on train tracks on Thursday, preventing multiple trains from moving across Punjab. They were demonstrating to press their varied requests, which included debt forgiveness, a financial package for losses brought on by recent flooding, and legal guarantees to minimum support prices (MSP). Numerous trains were either cancelled or short-terminated, according to railway officials, as a result of the farmers' unrest. After the operation of the trains was hampered by the farmers' uproar, it was the passengers on the trains who suffered the most.Protesters claim that the Centre will remain the target of their agitation until September 30. In Moga, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Tarn Taran, Sangrur, Patiala, Ferozepur, Bathinda, and Amritsar, protesters claimed that the agitation took place in 17 locations. Farmers at Devidas Pura, Amritsar, occupied the railway tracks connecting the city with Delhi. The demonstration was being participated in by a number of farmer organisations, such as the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Bharti Kisan Union (Krantikari), BKU (Ekta Azaad), Azaad Kisan Committee Doaba, BKU (Behramke), BKU (Shaheed Bhagat Singh), and BKU (Chottu Ram). Their requests include a financial aid package for those in north India hit by floods, a statutory guarantee of the minimum support price for all crops, and a farmer debt forgiveness programme.Farmers in Amritsar, according to farmer activist Gurbachan Singh, want MSP in accordance with the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission report and a Rs 50,000 crore flood relief package for the north Indian states. He argued that all of the debt owed by farmers and workers should be cancelled, and he also sought Rs. 10 lakh in compensation and a government position for each farmer's family who passed away while protesting the three farm laws that were later overturned. Azad Kisan Committee Doaba members organised a dharna at the Hoshiarpur train station. Harpal Singh Sangha, the state head of the Azad Kisan Committee in Doaba, spoke to the crowd and emphasised the importance of passing legislation establishing minimum support prices (MSPs) for various agricultural crops in order to protect farmers from abrupt price changes. They also sought the annulment of all police proceedings against farmers, the forgiveness of their debts, compensation for the relatives of those who lost their lives during the farmers' agitation against the three problematic central agricultural legislation, and assistance for flood victims. [caption id="attachment_3316" align="alignnone" width="300"] Train movement in Punjab hit as farmers begin 3-day 'rail roko' protest[/caption]      

LG attends public function at Mata Tetara Devi Sachidanand Girls Degree College in Ghazipur
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LG attends public function at Mata Tetara Devi Sachidanand Girls Degree College in Ghazipur

GHAZIPUR: Tetara Devi's monument was unveiled by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today at the Mata Tetara Devi Sachidanand Girls Degree College in Ghazipur. In his remarks, the Lt. Governor expressed his gratitude to the College for being at the forefront of establishing high standards for girls' education in the area and for its significant contribution to student transition and development. The Lt. Governor emphasised the nation's quick progress over the previous nine years in a variety of fields, including economic growth and education. He claimed that modern politics' primary concern is development because of the truly unparalleled advances being made in infrastructure, manufacturing, and agriculture. "Changeable winds are blowing through the nation's rural economy.The ideal of India becoming a worldwide superpower has been realised under the leadership of the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, and the society has adopted a new work ethic and a new pro-growth mindset, the Lt Governor remarked. Every person is motivated to help realise Viksit Bharat's goal as a result of the transformational changes of the previous nine years, he continued. At the event, notable individuals and people from many walks of life were present. [caption id="attachment_3313" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG attends public function at Mata Tetara Devi Sachidanand Girls Degree College in Ghazipur[/caption]