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BJP using its ‘right hand’ ED as blackmailing tactic to intimidate opposition: Mehbooba

editor October 4, 2023

JAMMU: Mehbooba Mufti, the president of the PDP, charged the BJP-led central government on Wednesday with "using" the Enforcement Directorate against INDIA alliance leaders as a "blackmailing tactic" to scare the opposition. The Bihar caste survey, according to Mufti, is legitimate since it would demonstrate how greatly the underprivileged and disadvantaged have benefited in the past. "This (government) is a complete failure. The status of poverty has led to individuals ingesting poison. The ED has evolved into the BJP's right hand in this circumstance. In dealing with the opposition, it has failed. It is terrified of the alliance with INDIA.The Peoples Democratic Party leader claimed that it was utilizing the ED. She told reporters here: "This is a BJP blackmail ploy to scare the opposition. In connection with a money laundering investigation involving the Delhi excise policy, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a home raid on AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday morning. This is being done, she claimed, to distract the public's focus from the BJP government's failings across the board, especially in creating jobs, managing inflation, and protecting women's security. Mehbooba also made fun of the raids carried out on the news website NewsClick, claiming that they were carried out because "they are afraid of facing the truth." "This is the same procedure of their use of ED tactics," she continued. Mehbooba claimed that the caste census would demonstrate the historical benefits received by the underprivileged and uneducated. [caption id="attachment_3542" align="alignnone" width="300"] BJP using its 'right hand' ED as blackmailing tactic to intimidate opposition: Mehbooba[/caption]

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India shines brighter than ever before at the Asian Games : PM

editor October 4, 2023

NEW DELHI, Oct 4: India won its best-ever total of 71 medals at the Hangzhou edition of the Asian Games, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday, "India shines brighter than ever before at the Asian Games." The achievement, according to the prime minister, was a source of pride for the entire country. "At the Asian Games, India shines brighter than ever before! We are celebrating our best-ever medal total of 71, which is a monument to the unmatched commitment, tenacity, and competitive spirit of our competitors, he wrote in a post on X. "Every medal showcases a lifetime of arduous work and love. A proud moment for the whole country. Bravo to our athletes," he continued.The Indian delegation in Hangzhou on Wednesday surpassed the previous edition's medal total of 70 to win their best-ever total of medals at the Asian Games. The 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang saw India's competitors return with 70 medals, including 16 gold, 23 silver, and 31 bronze, breaking their previous record. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_3533" align="alignnone" width="300"] India shines brighter than ever before at the Asian Games : PM[/caption]

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ED raid underway at AAP MP Sanjay residence

editor October 4, 2023

NEW DELHI: Sanjay Singh, a Rajya Sabha member for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), is the subject of an ED raid at his home in relation to an excise policy issue. MP Sanjay Singh said in a letter to the Finance Secretary T V Somanathan earlier this month that the ED Director and Assistant Director purposefully and without justification connected his name to the suspected liquor scam, destroying his reputation and defaming him. Singh stated that statements made by Dinesh Arora led to the addition of his name. Singh further claimed that the officers' abuse of their authority damaged his reputation and called for their prosecution. He claimed to have already given the cops legal notice that they must publicly and openly apologise. In the ED charge sheet, the name of the AAP leader appears four times, four of which, according to ED sources, were entered incorrectly. Sanjay Singh's name was occasionally used in place of Rahul Singh, the then-excise commissioner. Additional information regarding the ED's alleged search of Sanjay Singh's home is needed. [caption id="attachment_3524" align="alignnone" width="300"] ED raid underway at AAP MP Sanjay residence[/caption]

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Opposition parties to hold peaceful protest in Jammu on 10 Oct : Farooq

editor October 4, 2023

JAMMU: Under the direction of Farooq Abdullah, president of the National Conference, opposition party leaders gathered here on Tuesday and unanimously decided to stage a nonviolent demonstration against the BJP in Jammu the following week. We have all decided to hold a peaceful protest on October 10 and are requesting the necessary permission from the divisional commissioner,'' Abdullah said to reporters following the more than two-hour meeting at a hotel here. "The constitution is suspended and the democratic rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir are under attack. Mehbooba Mufti, the president of the PDP, Amreek Singh Reen, the general secretary of the PDP, Vikar Rasool Wani, Raman Bhalla, M Y Tarigami, the head of the CPI(M), the Dogra Sadar Sabha, Gulchain Singh Charak, and Manish Sahni, the leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Shiv Sena (UBT), were among those present at the meeting. At the meeting were Senior Vice President of Awami National Conference Muzaffar Shah, Provincial President of National Conference in Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, Party MP Hasnain Masoodi, President of Mission Statehood Sunil Dimple, and former Member of Parliament Sheikh Abdul Rehman. The meeting was also attended by representatives of a number of other groups, including the CPI, Akali Dal (Amritsar), and the Internationalist Democratic Party. [caption id="attachment_3521" align="alignnone" width="300"] Opposition parties to hold peaceful protest in Jammu on 10 Oct : Farooq[/caption]

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DC asks departments to streamline, reinforce services in border areas

editor October 4, 2023

JAMMU: At a meeting today, Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya gave essential guidelines for the development of border communities. He underlined the necessity of focusing efforts on settlements close to the border and inside predetermined boundaries. The crucial duty of conducting exhaustive reviews within their respective Sub-Divisions was given to Sub Divisional Magistrates. The Chief Medical Officer was given the task of evaluating the Primary Health Centres, Community Health Centres, and Community Sub-Centres in order to make sure they adhere to the basic standards for health facilities."Any additional needs should be quickly discovered and taken care of. Additionally, the AB-PMJAY scheme and full saturation of ABHA cards should be the main priorities, he instructed. The Integrated Child Development Services will examine the operation of Anganwadi Centres and the Poshan scheme in accordance with other orders from the DC. The Agriculture Department must make sure that plans to mechanise and modernise agriculture are carried out effectively. It is also necessary to list the spread of Kisan Credit Cards and Soil Health Cards. The Industrial Development Scheme for Entrepreneurs has directed the Industries Department to oversee support for aspiring business owners and carry out eligibility checks. The Handicrafts and Handloom Department will concentrate on the implementation of skill development programmes while the Khadir Valley Industrial Board and Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) must carry out similar activities. Officers from the Power Development Department were given instructions to ensure transformer availability and suggest upgrades where necessary. Employment opportunities and requirements should also be thoroughly evaluated and recorded at the same time, he continued. The Youth Services and Sports Department was tasked with making sure that there were consistent sporting events in all border regions. The supply of rations and associated services, such as the conversion of ration cards, are being kept an eye on by the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department.The Social Welfare Officer was in charge of assessing how well departmental welfare programmes were being implemented and giving status reports. Numerous departmental duties related to irrigation and other areas were also examined, with a focus on inspiring officers to produce outcomes. The conference was attended by district officers, engineering officers, Additional Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, and Chief Planning Officer Yoginder Katoch. [caption id="attachment_3512" align="alignnone" width="300"] DC asks departments to streamline, reinforce services in border areas[/caption]

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Rahul offers ‘sewa’ at community kitchen of Golden Temple

editor October 3, 2023

AMRITSAR: On Tuesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid a second visit to the Golden Temple and provided "sewa" at the "langar" (community kitchen). Gandhi provided "sewa" (volunteer service) by peeling vegetables and then washed utensils after arriving at the "langar" hall. The previous head of the Congress offered "langar" to the incoming worshippers while wearing a blue scarf on his head. Later, he sat on the floor and consumed "langar". He stayed at the neighbourhood kitchen the majority of the time. Gandhi arrived in Amritsar on Monday and immediately went to the Golden Temple.He had done "sewa" by giving water to followers and wiping down their bowls. He had listened to the spiritual songs, or "Shabad Kirtan". The Congressman had additionally participated in the customary "palki seva" ritual, which is the transfer of the Guru Granth Sahib to the Akal Takht for "Sukhasan" during the ceremony's closing ceremonies. Gandhi is paying a personal visit to the Golden Temple, according to Punjab Congress head Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who made the claim on Monday. [caption id="attachment_3500" align="alignnone" width="300"] Rahul offers 'sewa' at community kitchen of Golden Temple[/caption]

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Dream of developed Bharat will be realised only when states, districts and village develop: PM

editor October 3, 2023

CHHATTISGARH: According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, only until states, districts, and villages grow will the dream of a developed Bharat come true. He added that, compared to allocations made prior to 2014, the Centre has increased budgetary support for railway projects in Chhattisgarh by 20 times over the past nine years. Speaking at an event at Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, where he also lay the cornerstones for other projects totaling Rs 26,000 crore, including the NMDC steel mill, PM Modi gave a dedication speech to the nation."Only when states, districts, and villages in the nation develop will the dream of a developed Bharat be realised," he remarked. The prime minister claimed that the NMDC Steel Ltd. steel factory at Nagarnar in the state's Bastar district would offer job possibilities to 50,000 young people from Bastar and surrounding areas. On this day, PM Modi effectively starts the DEMU train service between Tadoki (Kanker district) and Raipur. [caption id="attachment_3494" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dream of developed Bharat will be realised only when states, districts and village develop: PM[/caption]

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Probe agencies free to take action as per law: Anurag Thakur

editor October 3, 2023

BHUBANESWAR: Anurag Thakur, the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, stated on Tuesday in reference to the searches carried out at the Delhi offices of the online portal NewsClick that the country's investigation agencies are independent and operate in accordance with the law. "I don't need to defend the raid. Investigative authorities look into any wrongdoing... Nothing in the law states that investigation authorities can't look into allegations that someone obtained money illegally or engaged in questionable behaviour, according to Thakur. Tuesday morning's searches by Delhi Police's Special Cell on 30 locations associated to the online news portal NewsClick as well as the homes of its journalists incited fury among writers.In response to questions at a press conference, he stated, "The investigation agencies are independent and they operate in accordance with the law." According to informed officials, police have taken the dump data from some NewsClick journalists' PCs and mobile devices. According to officials with the Delhi Police, the ongoing raids are related to a case that was filed on August 17 under the UAPA and other IPC sections. [caption id="attachment_3491" align="alignnone" width="300"] Probe agencies free to take action as per law: Anurag Thakur[/caption]

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India asks Canada to withdraw over 40 diplomatic staff: Report

editor October 3, 2023

NEW DELHI: Approximately 40 Canadian diplomats have been requested to be recalled by India, according to a Financial Times story. According to individuals with direct knowledge of the situation, New Delhi has set a deadline of October 10 for the return. India had previously requested that Canada's 62 ambassadors there be cut by 41, according to the publication. When ties between the two nations reached an all-time low as a result of Ottawa's accusations against New Delhi over the execution of a Khalistani separatist on Canadian soil, India had earlier requested that Canada reduce its diplomatic representation there. Arindam Bagchi, a spokesman for the ministry of external affairs, claimed that the size of Canada's diplomatic staff in India was more than that of New Delhi's staff in Canada and that there should be parity in both strength and rank in the two countries' presences. Relationships between India and Canada have reached an all-time low as a result of Canadian suspicions that operatives of the Indian government were involved in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada in June. India had previously designated Nijjar as a "terrorist" and Canada. The accusation has been rejected by India as ludicrous. An "atmosphere of intimidation" and a "climate of violence" against Indian diplomats in Canada, according to earlier comments by Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. [caption id="attachment_3488" align="alignnone" width="300"] India asks Canada to withdraw over 40 diplomatic staff: Report[/caption]

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LG inaugurates week-long ‘GI Mahotsav’ at Srinagar

editor October 3, 2023

SRINAGAR: Today at Kashmir Haat in Srinagar, the week-long "GI Mahotsav" was launched by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The Lt. Governor thanked the Agriculture Production Department for giving farmers, craftspeople, artisans, business owners, and other stakeholders from all over the nation a great platform to showcase their wares and exchange best practises for the commercialization of GI-tagged goods in his remarks. "Geographical Indications seek to safeguard and advertise goods made in a particular region. "GI Tag is a treasure that can boost export of protected goods and give a boost to the J&K economy," the Lt. Governor remarked.He asserted that the numerous GI Tags for regional goods from J&K, such as Bhaderwah Rajmash, Ramban Sulai Honey, Rajouri Chikri Wood Craft, Mushqbudji Rice, Basohli Painting, and Kashmir Saffron, will shield them from forgers and unfair competition while also raising the value of these goods' sales. At the opening ceremony, the Lt. Governor emphasised the efforts made by the UT Administration, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's direction, to promote the distinctive qualities of the UT of J&K's agriculture, food, and handmade goods. "GIs of J&K products will be a game-changer for the rural economy and the high quality of these products will benefit the entire community of producers," the Lt. Governor declared.To change the rural economy, he urged a successful push to popularise GIs. The Lt. Governor stated that more than 504 GIs of India reflect traditional cultural values and the variety of goods that our agricultural, handicraft, and handloom sectors have to offer. He continued, "We can increase exports and also receive higher values in the global market by protecting and promoting these products through Brand Positioning and Innovative marketing strategy." In order to close the gap between farmers and consumers, the Lt. Governor urged producers, Farmers' and trade associations, and the administration to collaborate on developing the product, communication, and distribution network. To safeguard the interests of small-marginal farmers and small handicrafts units, he noted, we also need to pay attention to quality, product requirements, and regulations.The Lt. Governor was thanked by Som Prakash, the Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, for hosting the GI Mahotsav in honour of Gandhi Jayanti. He reaffirmed the Central Government's commitment to supporting Jammu and Kashmir's regional products and giving them access to both domestic and international markets. On this occasion, the Lt. Governor released a publication on the UT's agricultural sector as well as GI certificates for J&K's products. The Lt Governor stopped by the booths showcasing the distinctive and specialised GI-tagged goods from all throughout the nation. At the Kashmir Haat Exhibition Ground, more than 100 stalls of GI items from Jammu and Kashmir and other regions of the nation are set up.Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Shailendra Kumar, Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department; Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner Secretary Industries & Commerce; Padma Shri Dr. Rajnikant, General Secretary Human Welfare Association; Aftab Malik, Chairman, DDC Srinagar; Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor; Vice Chancellors of various Universities; HoDs, officers of UT administration; a sizable number of farmers [caption id="attachment_3476" align="alignnone" width="213"] LG inaugurates week-long ‘GI Mahotsav’ at Srinagar[/caption]

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