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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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DDC Reasi visits Shiv Khori: Inspects progress of development, yatris Friendly works
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DDC Reasi visits Shiv Khori: Inspects progress of development, yatris Friendly works

REASI: A thorough tour of the Shiv Khori area was led by District Development Commissioner Reasi Vishesh Mahajan, who is also the Vice Chairperson of the Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board. The visit's objective was to evaluate the ongoing construction projects and the construction of upscale tourist amenities in the vicinity of the shrine. The DDC talked about future initiatives planned to improve pilgrims' experiences at the Holy Cave Shrine during the visit. He offered his respects at the Holy Shrine as well. The DDC examined the status of various projects in the shrine vicinity with other concerned personnel, paying special attention to the amenities for pilgrims.He then gave orders to construct a track that would be convenient for pilgrims and to upgrade public facilities. In addition, the DDC gave the Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board Executive Officer instructions to build a permanent barrier that would run from the checkpoint to the shrine cave. It was also intended to construct a segregation shed on the walkway that leads to the shrine cave. Notably, the District Development Commissioner gave the pertinent departments explicit instructions to act decisively to prevent the use of single-use plastics in the area surrounding the shrine. With this direction, the path leading to the shrine and the surroundings around it will be kept clean and single-use plastics will be prohibited. Tehsildar Pouni Naresh Kumar, Executive Officer SSKSB Pardeep Kumar, and other relevant officers accompanied the Deputy Commissioner. [caption id="attachment_5007" align="alignnone" width="300"] DDC Reasi visits Shiv Khori: Inspects progress of development, yatris Friendly works[/caption]      

Govt Approves 29th Tranche Of Electoral Bonds; Sale From 6 Nov
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Govt Approves 29th Tranche Of Electoral Bonds; Sale From 6 Nov

NEW DELHI, Nov 4: The government authorised the issuing of the 29th tranche of electoral bonds on Saturday, ahead of assembly elections in five states. The bonds will go on sale on November 6. The choice was made in the midst of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram assembly election campaigns. These states have elections from November 7 to November 30. Voter tallying is scheduled for December 3. In an attempt to increase openness in political fundraising, electoral bonds have been promoted as an alternative to financial contributions to political parties.The finance ministry released a statement saying, "Government of India has authorised State Bank of India (SBI), in the XXIX Phase of sale, to issue and encash Electoral Bonds through its 29 Authorised Branches wef November 6-20, 2023." In March 2018, the first set of electoral bonds were sold. An eligible political party may only cash electoral bonds via an account with an allowed bank. The only bank that is permitted to issue electoral bonds is SBI.Bengaluru, Lucknow, Shimla, Dehradun, Kolkata, Guwahati, Chennai, Patna, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Srinagar, Gandhinagar, Bhopal, Raipur, and Mumbai are among the authorised SBI branches. The finance ministry further stated that electoral bonds have a 15-day validity period from the date of issuance and that if they are deposited after that time, no payment will be made to the political party that is the payee. It further said, "On the same day, the electoral bond deposited by an eligible political party in its account shall be credited."Indian people and companies incorporated or founded in the nation may purchase electoral bonds. Electoral bonds can be used to fund registered political parties that received at least 1% of the total votes cast in the most recent Lok Sabha or legislative assembly elections, according to the statement.   [caption id="attachment_4992" align="alignnone" width="300"] Govt Approves 29th Tranche Of Electoral Bonds; Sale From 6 Nov[/caption]

India can eliminate those carrying out nefarious acts on this and other sides of border: Singh
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India can eliminate those carrying out nefarious acts on this and other sides of border: Singh

BHOPAL: Rajnath Singh, the minister of defence, stated on Saturday that India has the authority to exterminate anyone attempting to carry out any evil deed, both on this side of the border and, if needed, on the other. Singh was speaking during a rally at Khaneta village, which falls under the Gohad assembly seat in the Bhind district, in support of BJP candidate Lal Singh Arya. "Pride in India is growing rapidly worldwide. Foreign observers would describe India as a weak nation during the Congress administration. The minister remarked, "The world did not take our words very seriously." He stated that the times have changed and that everyone pays attention to India's statements made in international fora. "Your India is not a weak nation right now.India cannot be threatened by any nation in the globe," he declared. "If someone tries to carry out any nefarious act, India can eliminate them on this side…

PM Modi writes letter to young girl from Kanker who drew a sketch of him
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PM Modi writes letter to young girl from Kanker who drew a sketch of him

NEW DELHI: In response to a girl named Akanksha holding up a drawing of him that she had made during his rally on November 2 in Kanker, Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter to her. A small child was observed holding up a drawing of the prime minister during his speech at the Kanker rally on November 2. When PM Modi noticed the sketch among the crowd, he instructed his staff to get it from the young girl. PM Modi asked the girl to take a seat after telling her from the platform that he would send her a letter. After accepting her sketch, the prime minister instructed her to provide him her mailing address so he could get in touch with her. Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude to the girl from Kanker, Chhattisgarh, named Akanksha in a letter. PM Modi sent a letter to Akanksha, Blessings and best of luck. I have received the sketch you presented to Kanker's programme. I am so grateful for this kind gesture. "May you have immense success going forward and use your accomplishments to honour your family, society, and nation. Best wishes for the future, the PM added in his letter. "For young girls like you, the next 25 years will be crucial. Our younger generation, particularly girls like you, will fulfil their aspirations and offer a fresh perspective on the nation's destiny in these years," he continued. "India's girls represent the nation's promising future. My strength in serving the country comes from the love and sense of belonging I get from each and every one of you. Our goal has been to provide our daughters with a safe, secure, and well-equipped country." In the letter to Akanksha, PM Modi stated. PM Modi declared that the people of Chhattisgarh had showered him with love. "Chhattisgarhis have always shown me a great deal of love. In his letter to Akanksha, PM Modi stated, "The state's citizens have also made enthusiastic contributions to the nation's progress."   [caption id="attachment_4983" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi writes letter to young girl…

Mayor launches 3 Apps to weed out corruption from JMC
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Mayor launches 3 Apps to weed out corruption from JMC

JAMMU: In a significant move to eradicate corruption inside the Urban Local Body (ULB), Jammu Mayor Rajinder Sharma introduced three smartphone applications on Friday. His initial app, called "My Jammu," allows users to check the city's building permit for each JMC Ward. The Mayor of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) stated during a function in this regard that the App will also make it easier to check the status of building permission breaches and to file concerns against them. The concerned inspectors, enforcement officials, chief enforcement officers, Joint Commissioner R&E, Commissioner, Rajinder Sharma informed, will all oversee this system internally. If the previous notice's response is still not satisfactory, a 7-3 notice should be sent out three days after the 7-1 notice. An 8-1 notice to seal the complex is issued if the 7-3 notice is not sent. "However, there was misconduct occurring, and because their hands were tied, the law enforcement officials did not issue 7-3 notifications. The Mayor stated that since the system is now online, concerned officers are required to issue notices of 7-3 after 7-1. She also added that this development would substantially stop harassment of the people and hold the officers accountable. Sharma stated that this will serve as yet another effective measure to guarantee "Imandar Jammu and Shandar Jammu."According to Rajinder Sharma, a second online grievance redressal platform has been launched. According to him, the mobile app contains a feature for collecting revenue. Prior to the online payment system, JMC employees would issue payment receipts. A person who paid Rs. 500 would receive a receipt for Rs. 300, resulting in the theft of Rs. 200, the Mayor stated. This will stop wrongdoing and realise PM Modi's goal of cashless transactions. The mayor declared that he had ended the culture of corruption and ensured accountability and openness with these three major breakthroughs. [caption id="attachment_4972" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mayor launches 3 Apps to weed out corruption from JMC[/caption]  

Cong will emerge strong force in J&K: Vikar Rasool
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Cong will emerge strong force in J&K: Vikar Rasool

JAMMU: According to JKPCC president Vikar Rasool Wani, the BJP will suffer greatly from its failures on all fronts, while the Congress will become a powerful force in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at a meeting of the District Congress Committee Jammu Urban, which was called by the recently appointed president of the committee, Th Manmohan Singh, at the PCC office, Wani attacked the BJP for allegedly avoiding holding elections out of a fear of an embarrassing loss and claimed that people are being denied their fundamental democratic rights. The selection of Th Manmohan Singh as DCC president was enthusiastically received by a large number of DCC and Block Congress employees at PCC headquarters today.Arvind Rasool Wani and Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir Incharge, AICC Along with senior PCC leaders, DCC Bock and Ward Presidents, and a sizable contingent of party employees, Manoj Yadav, the Qrking President of the PCC Raman Bhalla, cordially welcomed and congratulated the newly appointed DCC president. Wani went on to say that the Congress party is a powerful force in the state and that more has to be done to build the party at the grassroots level and encourage cadre engagement. Th. Manmohan Singh was honoured on becoming president of the district congress committee in Jammu (Urban). He said that because Th. Manmohan Singh served as both the general secretary of the JKPCC and the Youth Congress, he had extensive experience with organisational issues. Manoj Yadav, the secretary of the AICC, predicted that the Congress would win the assembly elections in five states, handily defeating the BJP. He blasted the BJP for denying the people of J&K their right to a free and fair election. Given his commitment to the party, he was pleased when the party leadership selected Th. Manmohan Singh for the position of DCC President Jammu Urban. According to PCC Shri Raman Bhalla, working president, people will send the BJP a lesson for its anti-people stance. Vice Presidents of PCC S/Shri T.S. Bajwa, Ved Mahajan, Hari Singh Chib, Rajnish Sharma (treasurer), Pranav Shagotra, General Secretaries of PCC Shashi Sharma, Namrata Sharma, Narinder Gupta, Suresh Dogra, Amrit Bali, Narinder Sharma, Balbir Singh, Satish Sharma, Santosh Majotra, Thomas Khokhar, President of DCC Jammu Rural Th. Shamsher Singh Chib, President of DCC Kathua Shri Pankaj Dogra, Chief Vijay Sharma of Seva Dal, President of PYC Akash Bahart, President of NSUI Ajay Lakhotra, and others were present. [caption id="attachment_4968" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cong will emerge strong force in J&K: Vikar Rasool[/caption]    

Cong was winning elections due to my efforts: Azad
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Cong was winning elections due to my efforts: Azad

DODA: Ghulam Nabi Azad, the chairman of the DPAP and a former union minister, asserted that his efforts in Delhi and other states were helping the Congress win elections. "My efforts and hard work were the reason Congress was able to win the elections that it did. The DPAP chairman added, "You can now see the situation of Congress," on Friday during a sizable public demonstration in Bhella, Doda district. Azad remarked that he was winning elections for the Congress in Delhi and many other states because of the people's faith in him. However, over the past few years, the party's graph has declined as a result of the senior leadership's failure to learn from its previous setbacks.In an attempt to garner public support for his party's revolutionary ideas, the former chief minister of J&K stated that only his party could guarantee balanced and equal growth throughout all of the J&K UT's regions and subregions. "In the past, my government has demonstrated how to speed up development efforts in underdeveloped and backward areas like Chenab Valley. Because of the discriminatory practises that the state administrations that came before it had implemented, the Chenab region had been ignored and marginalised for decades," Azad remarked.According to the leader of the DPAP, deliberate and methodical attempts are being made to split the people of Chenab Valley along religious and regional lines because their adversaries are alarmed by the advancements this region's residents have witnessed under my leadership. Azad took a hard stance against his political rivals for deceiving the public, claiming that he was the only prominent Jammu and Kashmiri politician who opposed the parliament's repeal of Article 370. He claimed that in order to win elections, these politicians have only ever learned dishonesty and fabricate claims, never to return home to their own people. "A few political leaders have accused me of having ties to the Bharata Party. But in reality, they are covering up their own transgressions. They worked with the BJP to build the government, and several of them were given ministerial positions in the NDA," claimed Azad. The former chief minister claimed that the reason he is dealing with people now is because his politics are centred on his people and their well-being. "I am the only politician with the courage to stand up to the people." They have no history and will be exposed for making untrue claims and deceiving people on emotional grounds," he declared. Azad added that these political parties are banding together to make sure the BJP wins every seat and issued a warning to the public about them. However, in order to guarantee that the DPAP wins elections, his workers must be vigilant and make sure that they all oppose the BJP and these parties together. GM Saroori, Abdul Majeed Wani, Anita Thakur, PR Manhas, Asif Gattu, Prabha Salathia, Sunita Arora, Farooq Shikari, and others were notable attendees on the event. [caption id="attachment_4965" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cong was winning elections due to my efforts: Azad[/caption]