Poonch, July 10: Security forces on Thursday recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives during a massive cordon and search operation (CASO) in the Khanetar Top area of Poonch district sources said. Sources told news agency JKNS that the operation was launched based on specific intelligence inputs about the possible presence of a…
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…
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…
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…
SRINAGAR, Dec 10: A fire broke out in the Member Legislative Assembly Hostel (MLA) in Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said. There was no report of any casualty in the incident. The Fire and Emergency officials said that fire broke out at around noon in the first floor of the MLA hostel quarter situated at the…
New Delhi, Jul 6: International news agency Reuters’ X account has been withheld in India…
Bengaluru, Jun 7: On this World Food Safety Day, every Indian must make a vow…
Katra (Reasi), Jun 6: Criss-crossing the world’s highest railway bridge which appears to kiss the…
NEW DELHI: Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road, Transport, and Highways, announced on Friday that he has finalised criteria for bus body construction that will be uniformly applied to both OEMs and bus body…
KUPWARA: During his two-day visit to Kupwara, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha noted the district's tremendous growth over the last three years. "Kupwara district has grown during the past three years, and residents are taking advantage of government initiatives. Sinha told reporters on Friday, "If I talk about law enforcement, I can say that the average person is living happily. Manoj Sinha stated, "There has been significant development in the agriculture and allied sector," when discussing development in the agricultural sector. It is now a surplus district for agricultural goods or milk production. Production of walnuts has also been strong."As per the holistic agricultural plan, we will make sure that high density plantation takes place and the 70 per cent of the population who are dependent on agriculture…
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress protested against the BJP on Friday after one of their social media posters depicted Rahul Gandhi as a "New Age Ravan." The BJP billboard on X had drawn sharp rebuke from the Congress, which on Thursday described it as "downright dangerous" and completely unacceptable. Numerous members of the Congress staged a protest march in the city under the leadership of former minister Yogesh Sawhney. They screamed anti-BJP chants and set BJP effigies on fire. "We denounce the BJP's actions. We are protesting to express our outrage at the BJP's dishonest behaviour. We attempted to hold demonstrations at the Raj Bhawan with a rally, but we were prohibited from doing so, Sawhney informed reporters. "Rahul ji is our leader and we cannot tolerate such language against him." According to Sawhney, he is the country's leader. "The citizens of this nation approve of him. The BJP is using such techniques because it is concerned about the rising public support for Rahul Ji, the speaker claimed. [caption id="attachment_3636" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Congress protests against BJP over Rahul poster[/caption]
Jammu, Oct 6: Mehbooba Mufti, president PDP, slammed the chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday for saying that "undeserving candidates were given government jobs in J&K through illegal and backdoor means" and demanded that, if true, an investigation be launched. I believe the chief secretary ought to feel bad for stating this. Let him act if this is the case. They do little and speak highly. In response to Arun Kumar Mehta's comment made on Thursday, Mufti informed reporters that employers cannot provide jobs for educated unemployed youth; rather, they can only remove individuals from their jobs.On Thursday, the chief secretary remarked, "I feel ashamed to say that over 2.50 lakh undeserving candidates were given government jobs in J&K through illegal and backdoor means." He was speaking at an event in Kupwara, in north Kashmir. He had claimed that now only deserving people were awarded government employment. Mufti urged the chief secretary to launch an investigation and make the names of those behind such appointments public. "If such a thing exists, he ought to identify the perpetrator. The appointments made through the back doors involve officers. With them are the NIA, CBI, and ED. Let them pursue legal action against those accountable, she said.Mufti questioned the hiring practises used by the current administration, notably for jobs like sub-inspectors, apprentice engineers, and staff in the finance division. She said that several businesses on the blacklist participated in hiring drives. We should have an answer from the chief secretary first. During their tenure, personnel from the Jan Shakti, SI, and financial departments were hired. They harmed the youth's prospects by hiring individuals from companies that were on the blacklist for employment. They are currently in court, she said.The PDP leader cited claims made by IAS official Ashok Parmer of the Jal Shakti department, who asserted a staggering Rs 13,000 crore "scam" in the division. She insisted that the Chief Secretary immediately address these charges. Such problems, according to her, are eroding public confidence and worsening the situation of educated unemployed people. "Allegations of fraud and irregularity should be discussed by him (chief secretary). This entire government is rife with corruption, she declared. [caption id="attachment_3633"…
KUPWARA: On the second day of his trip to Kupwara, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke with a number of public delegations. The Lt. Governor was briefed by delegations made up of PRI members, Border village residents, traders, Pahadi, Gujjar Bakerwal, and members of minority communities, farmers, transporters, media professionals, and the Bar Association on a variety of development-related issues and other matters of public importance. The Lt Governor gave the delegations his word that their legitimate complaints will be addressed in a timely manner. The Lt. Governor noted in his interaction with the media that people-centered policies have given the district's overall growth a new lease on life and that the average citizen is now able to live in peace. He added that careful planning has increased the number of tourists visiting the area significantly. "The remote communities now have electricity, and Jal Jeevan Mission projects are moving along faster. By the end of this year, on December 31, we expect to have covered every village, panchayat, and household in the district under "Nal Se Jal." The Lt Governor declared that 70 percent of the work had already been finished. The Lt Governor stated that the railway ministry had authorised a survey of the rail line for the Kupwara district in response to a question regarding the rail connectivity to Kupwara. I hope work on the rail link will begin after the survey is finished and the DPR is submitted, connecting Kupwara to the train network. [caption id="attachment_3627" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG interacts with PRIs, residents of border villages & various other public delegations at Kupwara[/caption]
SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has authorised an investigation into a car hire scam involving 10 police officers, including a Senior Superintendent of Police, for the Police Control Room (PCR) in Srinagar. According…
KUPWARA, Oct 06 : Over 9,000 landless individuals have already received land in the area, according to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and only those who qualify will receive 5 Marla land from the government. Speaking to reporters outside of a gathering at Dak Bunglow, the LG claimed that a new era of growth was beginning since the administration had been successful in bringing openness and adapting to a pro-people stance. According to him, more than 9,000 landless individuals in Jammu and Kashmir have received land grants, and only those who qualify would receive 5 Marla parcels of land in J&K.The LG further stated that the budget for a technical survey has already been approved by the railway minister while he was on a two-day visit to the Kupwara district. Kupwara will soon be connected to the rail link once the survey is done and the DPR is submitted. According to him, Kupwara is on the road to wealth and progress, and in the last three years, the security situation has also improved. "In this place, the common guy has a peaceful life. The agricultural and related industries have significantly improved in this district. Growth and output have both risen, according to LG.He said that considerable advancements had also been made in infrastructure development. Roads have been constructed. Road connections have been made to remote places. The transmission and distribution of power supplies have also received a lot of attention. Our strength has significantly increased compared to the previous. He claimed that the tourism industry is flourishing in Kupwara and that much work is being done to ensure its further expansion."Much more tourists have come here already than in prior years. Another excellent step is the formation of GMC. Previously inaccessible for at least six months, areas are now experiencing electricity for the first time. Water tap connections to each home have completed 70% of the task. The 100% target will be met by the end of this year, the LG predicted. [caption id="attachment_3621" align="alignnone" width="300"] Over 9,000 Landless People Given Land In J&K So…
NEW DELHI: The conference to evaluate Left Wing Extremism (LWE) was presided over by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday. Eknath Shinde, the chief minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, and Hemant Soren, the chief minister of Jharkhand, were also present at the meeting to prepare a roadmap for completely eradicating Left Wing Extremism or Naxalism from the nation and to assess the steps already taken. Arjun Munda, the minister of tribal affairs, Nityanand Rai, the union minister of state for housing, Ashwini Choubey, the union minister of state for consumer affairs, food and public distribution, Devusinh Chauhan, the union minister of state for communications, and Ajit Doval, the national security adviser, also attended the meeting.Along with the home secretaries and chief secretaries of the naxal-affected states, the meeting was attended by Director Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka, Home Secretary Ajay Bhala, Director Generals of NIA, SSB, BSF, CRPF, BSF, and NSG. Bhalla welcomed all dignitaries to the meeting and gave them an introduction. The final LWE gathering took place in September 2021. Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his opinions on 'X,' formerly known as Twitter, earlier in the day before attending the conference. He called Naxalism a "curse to humanity" and said the Central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is dedicated to eradicating it in all of its manifestations. We are determined to eradicate naxalism in all its manifestations because it is a blight on humanity. We are determined to eradicate naxalism in all its manifestations because it is a blight on humanity. In order to forward our efforts to realise PM @narendramodi Ji's vision of a country free of left wing extremism, I'm excited to preside over the Review Meeting on Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in New Delhi today, Shah wrote on 'X'. The summit, which is conducted periodically, strives to carry out the central government's commitment to the advancement of states afflicted by left-wing extremists as well as the creation of a LWE-free country. Due to the combined efforts of the Centre and the states in combating Left Wing Extremism with a sharp decline in naxal events, a lot of success can be seen in this area over the past several years. However, the central government came to the conclusion that the country and the states affected by the Left Wing Extremism problem cannot fully grow unless the problem is entirely eradicated. For many years, left-wing extremism has posed a serious security threat. Despite being primarily a state concern, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has since 2015 published a "National Policy and Action Plan" to address the Left Wing Extremism threat holistically. The progress and situation are rigorously monitored, and this Policy takes a multi-pronged approach. The policy's key elements include zero tolerance for violence and a strong emphasis on development initiatives so that the poor and vulnerable in the impacted areas can benefit from development.By deploying CAPF Battalions, providing helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles, and authorising India Reserve Battalions (IRBs) and Special India Reserve Battalions (SIRBs), the Ministry of Home Affairs is assisting the State Governments in strengthening their security apparatus in accordance with the policy. For the modernization and training of State Police, funds are also provided through the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme, Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS), and Modernization of Police Force (MPF) programmes. The Indian government has approved 17,600 km of new roads as part of its numerous development projects for the states impacted by left-wing extremism. New cell towers are being erected in areas hit by Left Wing Extremism to enhance telecom coverage.Several post offices, bank branches, ATMs, and banking correspondents have been opened to help the people in areas afflicted by left wing extremism become financially included. Additionally, the establishment of the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) is being given special attention. The government is confident that the threat of Left Wing Extremism will soon be reduced to an inconsequential level as the campaign against it enters a crucial phase. [caption id="attachment_3613" align="alignnone" width="300"] Amit Shah chairs review meeting on Left Wing Extremism[/caption]…
NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) was deemed an illegal association for a period of five years by the central government on Thursday. The JKDFP was designated as a "Unlawful Association" by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in accordance with Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967. The move, according to the notification, is based on information that the group has been engaged in "anti-national activities since 1998 and its members have always promoted separatism and terrorist acts in India."By stirring the populace, the members of this organisation hope to turn Kashmir into a distinct Islamic state, endangering India's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. Numerous criminal proceedings have been filed against this group under the UAPA of 1967, the IPC of 1860, the Arms Act of 1959, and the Ranbir Penal Code of 1932. Shabir Ahmad Shah, a well-known separatist known for his pro-Pakistan and anti-India rhetoric, founded the JKDFP in 1998. The members of the JKDFP have been at the forefront of secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir and want to establish a separate Islamic State, according to the MHA notification. Shabir Ahmad Shah had described Kashmir as a "dispute" and rejected any resolution within the parameters of the Indian Constitution. According to the notification, "The leader or members of the JKDFP have been engaged in raising funds through various sources, including Pakistan and its proxy organisations, for perpetrating unlawful activities, including supporting terrorist activities, sustained stone-pelting on Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. The notification also claims that the JKDFP and its members have shown the country's constitutional authorities and system of government nothing but utter disdain through their actions. "The JKDFP and its leaders or members, especially its founder Shabir Ahmad Shah, have engaged in illegal actions that are detrimental to the integrity, sovereignty, security, and inter-communal harmony of the nation. Numerous reports have indicated connections between the JKDFP and outlawed terrorist groups, according to the warning. The JKDFP and its members have engaged in violent terrorist activities with the aim of sowing terror throughout the nation, endangering state security and public order. Additionally, the organization's anti-national activities demonstrate disrespect for the state's constitutional authority and sovereignty, necessitating prompt action, according to the notification. According to the notification, the JKDFP will use this chance to continue its anti-national activities that are harmful to the territorial integrity, security, and sovereignty of the nation; continue advocating for the secession of Jammu and Kashmir from the Union of India while contesting its admission to the Union of India; escalate its insurrectionary activities, including an attempt to carve out a separate state from India; and continue to engage in other illegal activities."In light of the circumstances, the Central Government is of the firm opinion that it is necessary to declare the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) as an unlawful association with immediate effect, and as a result, the Central Government hereby directs that this notification shall, subject to any order that may be made under section 4 of the said Act, have immediate effect" [caption id="attachment_3604" align="alignnone" width="272"] Centre declares J&K Democratic Freedom Party as 'unlawful association' for 5 yrs[/caption]
JAMMU: Street lights are being installed in two phases in each of the 75 wards under the authority of the Jammu Municipal Corporation. According to the JMC, the installation of 61300 street lights has been finished under phase I, and work is currently being done to install street lights under phase II. About 31500 of the 35130 street lights in phase II have been installed. According to the agreement made by the departments of housing and urban development, EESL, and power development, work is now being done on installation and commissioning. PDD is required by the agreement to make the entire infrastructure, i.e. EESL is needed to provide poles, phase wire, and related accessories for the installation of these street lights, as well as street lights of different wattages based on the demands of the area. The contract states that the JMC is in charge of managing and funding the maintenance of these street lights. The three parties' agreement states that the ESSL is in charge of providing the necessary street light accessories and of maintaining them for a term of seven years. The JMC is mandated by the contract to cover the cost of maintaining street lights, although it only does so for the 61300 finished street lights. [caption id="attachment_3594" align="alignnone" width="300"] JMC : 92800 street lights installed in Jammu Municipal limits[/caption]
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