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Div Com reviews progress of implementation of government schemes, development works in Jammu

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JAMMU: Ramesh Kumar, the Divisional Commissioner Jammu, presided over a meeting of district officers on Wednesday with a focus on the assessment of ongoing development projects, including the implementation of departmental schemes, Central Sponsored Schemes, and other developmental initiatives in Jammu District. The meeting took place in Jammu's PWD Guest House. Deputy Commissioner Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya gave a thorough introduction to the meeting's agenda and the district's development profile. Through a power point presentation, the DC informed the Div Com of the current state of each department's ongoing schemes.The Divisional Commissioner received a thorough update on the important projects and development activities now taking place in the district, as well as information on the physical and monetary successes made under the District Capex and UT components. The Div Com instructed Executive Engineer REW Jammu to put all works funded by DDC, BDC, and PRI grants out to bid while analysing RDD's performance. The Div Com further stated that "Works under District & UT Capex budget should also be tendered and early completion of all developmental works in approved plan must be ensured."In-depth reviews of the Social Welfare, Rural Development, Urban Local Bodies, PWD, PMGSY, JPDCL, Jal Shakti, School Education, Agriculture and Allied Departments, Employment, ICDS, Industries, Sheep Husbandry, and Animal Husbandry programmes' development were conducted by the Div Com. The Divisional Commissioner emphasised the need of collaboration amongst stakeholder departments and gave the Deputy Commissioner the responsibility of calling a meeting with the ACD, CEO, BDOs, XEN REW, XEN PWD (R&B), and contractors to make sure that development goals are met within the allotted time frame.The Div Com recommended to attain the financial targets within the shortest amount of time and directed for 100% expenditure under various initiatives while taking note of the meagre expenditure by some sectors. The Divisional Commissioner made clear during a discussion of rural sanitation efforts the necessity of creating an efficient mechanism through Common Service Centres (CSCs) for the better management of rural assets. The Divisional Commissioner gave instructions to the Rural Development Department to give priority to the distribution of homes to landless people in order to ensure the success of the AWAS Plus programme after reviewing the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) program's development. Additionally, he gave instructions to municipal officials to speed up the saturation of PMAY-U cases in metropolitan areas. The Divisional Commissioner emphasised the necessity of reaching 100% saturation and placing a priority on the development of Tube Wells when discussing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) works' progress. The Div Com instructed the department to "increase the men and machinery to complete works as soon as possible." The Divisional Commissioner requested the Engineers of PMGSY, PWD, and REW to expedite ongoing road projects and ensure prompt maintenance when talking about road connection. Additionally, he emphasised the need for bush trims, divider cleaning, and pothole repair. The Divisional Commissioner requested holding awareness-raising or sensitization workshops for beneficiaries when examining Social Welfare plans because of the necessity to address problems experienced by seniors. Additionally, he examined the standing of the scholarships being provided to the students.The Divisional Commissioner emphasised the development of opportunities for self-employment, gave instructions for developing the district employment plan, and pushed for the quick implementation of beneficiary-oriented programmes in line with market demand and skilled workforce mapping. The Div Com also evaluated the advancements made in relation to various programmes, including PM Kisan, KCC, Soil Health Card, PMDP, PMKSY, PMSSS, PMAGY, ISSS, NSAP, scholarship programmes, BADP, etc. The Div Com stated that inter department coordination is essential to resolving developmental bottlenecks and timely completion of works during the meeting, which also covered issues inhibiting the developmental projects.In the wider public interest, he requested that the police cooperate to meet predetermined goals within predetermined time frames. The Divisional Commissioner gave the Chief Engineer JPDCL instructions to speed up work on power infrastructure argumentation and ensure 24-hour energy supply in relation to the district's power situation. The Divisional Commissioner emphasised the significance of digital penetration across the district and urged all departments to take a public-friendly approach in their operations. The Div Com looked over measures to stop drug usage as well. The SSP provided a comprehensive summary of the steps done to combat the drug epidemic. The Div Com emphasised holding awareness campaigns in villages, colleges, and schools.The Div Com instructed DMO Jammu to coordinate with police & Revenue authorities to stop unlawful mining in the Jammu district while monitoring the operation of the mining department. Director of Tourism for Jammu, Vivekanand Rai, Senior Superintendent of Police, Chandan Kohli, ADC, Harvinder Singh, ADDC, Romesh Chander, CPO, Joginder Katoch, as well as HoDs and district officers from all the important departments, were present at the meeting. [caption id="attachment_3281" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div Com reviews progress of…

Farooq Abdullah to chair meeting of J&K Opposition parties on October 3

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SRINAGAR: On October 3, the president of the National Conference (NC), Farooq Abdullah, has summoned a conference of the opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir to address the political climate in the union territory. According to CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami, an invitation to the conference, which Abdullah would preside over, has been given to the heads of all opposition parties. He stated, "Leaders of opposition parties are set to meet on October 3, 2023 at 2:30 pm at Dr. Farooq Abdullah's Jammu residence to discuss the political situation. [caption id="attachment_3278" align="alignnone" width="300"] Farooq Abdullah to chair meeting of J&K Opposition parties on October 3[/caption]

LG addresses Utthan Foundation Trust’s seminar at Ghazipur; pays tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya

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GHAZIPUR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke at a seminar held by the Utthan Foundation Trust in Ghazipur to honour Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's birthday. The Lt. Governor paid respect to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and stated that the great visionary leader's Integral Humanism Mantra is directing the socio-economic, cultural, and spiritual development of society as it moves towards independence and Viksit Bharat. "New perspectives and decisions lay the groundwork for a developing society. We stand on the cusp of a new era with rising expectations and unified in resolve to create the 21st century India's century, the Lt Governor remarked. "Resolve is the actual force and collective strength of a society.The Lt. Governor spoke at the memorial ceremony about the efforts made by the government for inclusive development under the Prime Minister's direction. He claimed that the nation's nine years of development had given all sectors a new spirit of tenacity and given us an incomparable strength and self-assurance. The Lt. Governor declared that "our economy stands tall among top economies" and that "our standing has increased following successful G20 Presidency and New Delhi Leaders' Declaration." In addition to being a global leader, India is ensuring that the Global South and the Global North work together to address the challenges of climate change and accomplish the aim of inclusive development.The Lt. Governor acknowledged the veteran Jan Sangh members during the event and gave awards to tribal youngsters who had achieved success in a variety of sports and were beneficiaries of the Utthan Foundation Trust. The event was attended by Sachidanand Rai, president of the Utthan Foundation Trust, as well as members of the Trust, notable figures, young people, and a sizable crowd. [caption id="attachment_3275" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG addresses Utthan Foundation Trust's seminar at Ghazipur; pays tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya[/caption]

Mehbooba : BJP Delaying Local Bodies Polls In J&K As It Realised It Will Be Wiped Out

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SRINAGAR, Sep 27: Mehbooba Mufti , PDP chief, said on Wednesday that the BJP is "delaying" the panchayat and local body elections in Jammu and Kashmir because it has "sensed defeat" and suggested that, if it wins back power, the ruling party at the federal level may abolish the electoral process nationwide. The BJP is postponing the poll because they understand that they would be completely destroyed in Jammu and that the parties and systems they tried to impose in Kashmir are failing because the population is not ready to accept them.The previous chief minister of J-K claimed that the BJP used to "indulge in a drama" and demonstrate to the entire world that they were in charge of organising elections for panchayats and local bodies in J-K. "I believe they have stopped this farce now. On the one hand, these individuals claim before the Supreme Court that things have changed for the better in J-K since Article 370 was repealed and that the populace is content. On the other hand, the same government now asserts that J-K's security (situation) prevents the holding of elections, she said.You can see for yourself how many contradictions there are, she said. Mehbooba claimed that the actual cause was that all of the BJP's "experiments" in J-K, particularly in the valley, had been a failure. "They attempted to develop a hybrid political structure, but it was unsuccessful. The people of Jammu have turned against them; they are out on the streets; and they are aware that the BJP has duped them by inciting them to support Kashmir, by inflicting losses upon them, by inciting conflict among J-K residents, and by sowing Hindu-Muslim division.The BJP, according to the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, does not accept the Constitution and seeks to overthrow the nation's democratic system from J-K. "The BJP will end the election system not only in J-K, but possibly in the entire country in the coming years," she claimed, if it wins the Lok Sabha elections and returns to power. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_3263" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mehbooba : BJP Delaying Local Bodies Polls In J&K As It Realised It Will…

India will soon emerge as global economic powerhouse: PM

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GUJARAT: The goal, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is to make India a global growth engine. He also predicted that India will soon become a global economic superpower. Speaking during a celebration to honour the conclusion of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit's 20 years, Modi claimed that while the idea for a "Vibrant Gujarat" was first planted as a modest seed, it has since grown into a large tree. "We created Vibrant Gujarat to transform the state into India's economic engine." After 2014, our goal has been to transform India into a global growth engine, he told an audience of executives and industrialists. We are at a point when, in his words, "India will soon emerge as a global economic powerhouse." The prime minister promised that India would be one of the top three economies in the world "in front of your eyes" in a few years.Modi emphasised how the Vibrant Gujarat events, which had humble beginnings, have grown into an institution and that several governments have since imitated it by holding their own investment summits. Modi compared the success of Vibrant Gujarat and how it went through several stages to Swami Vivekanada's observation that every effort goes through three stages: first it is derided, then it encounters opposition, and eventually it is accepted, especially when the idea is ahead of its time. The prime minister added that the success of Vibrant Gujarat happened at a time when the federal government (the previous UPA administration) was ''indifferent'' to the state's economic development. [caption id="attachment_3260" align="alignnone" width="300"] India will soon emerge as global economic powerhouse: PM[/caption]

Jaishankar : India-Russia Relations “Very, Very Steady”

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New York, Sep 27: According to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, India-Russia relations have remained "very, very steady," and "we take great care" to ensure that they are healthy. In a conversation on Tuesday at the Council on Foreign Relations in this city, Jaishankar claimed that after the conflict in the Ukraine in February 2022, Russia's relations with Europe and the West had been "so severely disrupted" that Moscow was now looking to Asia and other regions of the world. He noted that both the Soviet era and the post-Soviet era have occurred, adding that "the India-Russia relationship has actually held very, very steadily." "I believe there is an understanding in both nations that needing to get along and wanting to get along has some sort of structural justification as large powers on the Asian continent. After speaking before the 78th UN General Assembly, Jaishankar said, "We take tremendous effort to make sure the partnership is working. Even though Russia is dispersed throughout both Europe and Asia, according to Jaishankar, it has traditionally viewed itself as a European force. "My expectation would be" that, he said, ostensibly alluding to the sanctions imposed by the US on Moscow as a result of its invasion of Ukraine. Its relations with Europe and the West have been badly affected since 2022.According to Jaishankar, "Russia is actually turning to Asia and to other parts of the world, but primarily to Asia because that's where there is a lot of economic activity and it is also an Asian power even though it has not always seen itself as that." "In fact, I believe Russia will make very determined efforts to forge substitute ties, many of which will be in Asia. And this would be reflected in commerce and economy, perhaps in other areas as well. "I know that China-Russia would have a particular profile and salience in this, but I would also say that our own relationship with Russia has been extremely stable since the mid-50s," he continued.And it's interesting to note that over the past 70 years in world politics, practically all of the connections between the US and Russia, Russia and China, and Europe and Russia have seen significant ups and downs. Although there have been both extremely good and very awful times in that relationship, the two countries' ties have remained remarkably stable. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_3246" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jaishankar : India-Russia Relations “Very, Very Steady”[/caption]

Anti-drone system to be deployed along international border : Shah

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AMRITSAR: On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the deployment of an anti-drone technology along the international border to increase security. Shah also urged the Northern Zonal Council's members, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Jammu Kashmir, Ladakh, and Chandigarh, to use mutual conversation and an open mind to settle their water-related disagreements. "The Modi administration is dedicated to enhancing the border security system. The boundaries of our nation would soon be protected by an anti-drone system, he promised. A significant issue facing the border guarding personnel is the smuggling of weapons, ammo, and drugs into Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir from across the international boundary. According to the home minister, the administration has been effective in combating terrorism and drug trafficking under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He claimed that during the past five years, under Prime Minister Modi's direction, the function of zonal councils has shifted from one of advising to one of action platform. With 21% of the nation's area and 13% of its population, the Northern Zonal Council, according to Shah, has a significant role to play in the growth and security of the nation. According to him, the Northern region produces more than 35% of the world's food grains.According to Shah, the Northern Zonal Council's states and Union Territories provide the majority of the soldiers and police officers who make up the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Army, which secure the nation's frontiers. He requested that all of the member states and UTs provide primary attention to issues that affect everyone as a whole, such as the country's cooperative movement, the school dropout rate, and starvation. No youngster in the nation should continue to be malnourished, according to the home ministry. He asserted that lowering the school dropout rate is everyone's responsibility and that encouraging the cooperative movement will help the nation's more than 60 crore citizens advance towards prosperity. In order to benefit the nation's farmers, he urged all member states and UTs to adopt natural and organic farming. He stated that the entire country is supporting the state at this time of need and pledged to provide all assistance from the Centre to the Himachal Pradesh administration in handling the situation brought on by the recent floods. The Northern Zonal Council responded positively to the home minister's request by applauding Chandrayaan-3's outstanding performance, the world's recognition of India's G20 leadership, and the passage of the women's reservation bill. Along with others, the meeting included participation from the chief ministers of Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, the lieutenant governors of Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, and the administrator of Chandigarh. The Zonal Councils give members the chance to communicate personally at the highest level and act as a helpful venue for addressing difficult and complex issues in a friendly and cooperative environment. The Zonal Councils assist in creating a coordinated strategy among the states on crucial topics of socioeconomic development through discussion and the exchange of ideas. [caption id="attachment_3240" align="alignnone" width="300"] Anti-drone system to be deployed along international border : Shah[/caption]

PM : India’s diplomacy touched new heights in last 30 days

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NEW DELHI: According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, some of the decisions made at the G20 Summit have the potential to alter the course that the world takes in the twenty-first century. India's diplomacy has reached new heights in the past 30 days. The Prime Minister said he met 85 international leaders during the past 30 days while speaking to students, faculty, and administrators at the G20 University Connect's closing event here. In reference to the G20 Summit that took place in Delhi earlier this month, he stated, "It is not a little accomplishment to gather so many countries together on one platform in today's polarised world situation. He argued that for the country to continue its growth process, clean, clear, and stable governance are essential. "I'd want to provide you an evaluation on the previous 30 days. You can then get a sense of the size and speed of New India. You must keep August 23 in mind! Everyone was in a state of prayer when all of a sudden everyone began to smile. India said in a voice audible around the globe, "India is on the Moon." The country now celebrates August 23 as National Space Day forever. India launched its solar mission shortly after the moon mission was a success, he continued. The Prime Minister said the G20 Summit might have been reduced to a diplomatic and Delhi-centric programme, but India made it a people-driven national movement. He said that India's diplomacy had reached new heights in the previous 30 days.The Prime Minister claimed that as a result of India's efforts, six more nations have joined the BRICS group. "A 100 percent agreement on the Delhi statement made headlines throughout the world...some decisions made during the G20 Summit may affect the course of the 21st century.Getting so many nations together on one platform is no minor feat in the divided international environment of today, he said. The Prime Minister listed various efforts that were undertaken to empower the underprivileged, SCs, STs, OBCs, and the middle class among the accomplishments of his government over the previous 30 days. The PM Vishwakarma Yojana was introduced by the government for craftsmen. Through the "Rozgar Mela," more than a lakh young people have received jobs from the central government in the past 30 days. The country was proud of itself because the women's reservation bill was the first to be passed in the new Parliament building, he said. PM Modi stated that he is not shocked by the G20 Summit's success since it is guaranteed to be successful when young people are involved. "Youths advance only when there are possibilities, optimism, and openness. Think Big is my message to the youth," he remarked. [caption id="attachment_3234" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM : India's diplomacy touched new heights in last…

SC Raises Issue Of Pendency Of 70 Collegium Recommendations With Centre

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New Delhi, Sept 26: The Supreme Court on Tuesday voiced its disappointment at the "delay" in the appointment of judges and requested that the attorney general use his authority to find a solution while 70 collegium recommendations remained unacted upon by the government. Attorney General R Venkataramani requested a week to come back with directions on the pending proposals for judges' appointment to the high court after a bench of justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia highlighted the issue. "I'm quiet today because the attorney general has asked for a very short time, but I won't be quiet the next time," he said. In the course of the hearing, Justice Kaul instructed Venkataramani to "use your good office to see that these issues are resolved." "There were 80 recommendations pending until 10 names were cleared last week," the bench declared. Currently, there are 70 suggestions, of which 26 are for judicial transfers, seven are for reiterations, nine are waiting without having been submitted to the collegium, and one is for the Chief Justice's nomination to a highly contentious high court. It noted that all of these recommendations had been waiting since November of last year. According to Justice Kaul, there has been a seven-month pause since the suggestions that are still waiting underwent basic processing. "We have made an effort to move things along and keep a careful eye. To ensure that a significant amount of work is completed before I leave office on December 25th, I have promised the attorney general that this topic will be discussed every 10 to 12 days. Justice Kaul is a member of the collegium of the apex court, which oversees the recruitment of judges to the top court and the high courts.In the past, the Supreme Court and the Centre have frequently clashed over the collegium system for appointing judges, which has drawn criticism from a variety of sources. The Union Ministry of Law and Justice was being held in contempt of court, according to a petition filed by the Advocates Association of Bengaluru, for allegedly failing to follow the deadline given by the court in a 2021 ruling.Prashant Bhushan, an attorney representing the non-profit organisation Common Cause, produced a chart outlining the government suggestions that were still pending throughout the hearing. What is more concerning, according to him, is that even after the collegium recommends a number of names all at once, the administration separates them and makes only a few appointments. According to my information, numerous lawyers have withdrawn their consents because this has a negative effect on their morale, he stated.The government has held nine such names waiting without returning them, according to Justice Kaul, who agreed with Bhushan's opinions. "I concur that it is really concerning how qualified applicants are withdrawing their consent to serve as judges. On October 9, Justice Kaul said that he had posted the case for further hearing. "We try to get the best talents, but due to pendency, lawyers whose names have been recommended for judgeship have withdrawn their names," he added. For the petitioners, "The Advocates Association of Bengaluru" and Bhushan, senior attorney Arvind Dattar stated that the deadline must be adhered to by the Centre with a "hard push."Due to the delay in appointments, which also affects their seniority, Justice Kaul claimed that some candidates have lost interest and withdrew their names. "Due to the role I currently hold, I am aware of one or two such excellent individuals. With AG's promise, I'll bring up this subject every ten days. I had several ideas for comments, but because the attorney general is only asking for seven days, I'm holding back," he remarked.Bhushan requested the bench to issue a directive to ensure adherence to its decision, which set a deadline for approving the collegium's recommendation. "I'm quiet today because the attorney general has asked for a very short time, but I won't be quiet the next time," he said. Use your influence to see that these problems are remedied, Justice Kaul advised. Justice Kaul stated earlier that he had requested the former Attorney General, KK Venugopal, to use his good offices to ensure that names were cleared, but he had only had partial success.On February 13, the Supreme Court issued a directive to the Centre directing it to ensure that "most of what is expected is done" in relation to recommendations made by the supreme court collegium regarding the appointment and transfer of judges. The highest court had already voiced its displeasure, describing it as a "very serious issue," over the delay in approving recommendations for the transfer of high court judges.The government had informed the supreme court during an earlier hearing in the case on January 6 that every effort was being made to "conform" to the deadlines established by the top court for processing the names suggested by the collegium for appointment of judges to constitutional courts. One of the arguments before the supreme court was "wilful disobedience" of the deadline set forth in its decision from April 20, 2021 to help with the prompt appointment of justices. In that decision, the Supreme Court stated that if the collegium unanimously reiterates its recommendations, the Centre must nominate justices within three to four weeks. [caption id="attachment_3227" align="alignnone" width="300"] SC Raises…

Encourage Vaishno Devi pilgrims to visit Jammu zoo: CS to officials

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JAMMU: A K Mehta, chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, has encouraged officials to encourage Vaishno Devi pilgrims to visit the zoo on their way to the cave shrine because a lion and a tiger will be introduced to Jambu Zoo here next month. Mehta paid a visit to the Jambu Zoo in Nagrota on Monday to assess the visitor services offered in addition to the general efficiency of the zoological park. In May, the public was allowed access to the Jambu Zoo. The 13 cages at Jambu Zoo, which is one of the biggest in north India, house species that were relocated from Manda Zoo in Jammu. Animals from other zoos in the nation, including a Royal Bengal Tiger and an Asiatic lion, will live in five additional cages. "Lakhs of pilgrims are visiting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills, and they need to be encouraged to stop here for refreshments as the zoo which falls on their route to the cave shrine," the chief secretary remarked. He demanded that large, permanent hoardings promoting the zoo be put up at the airport, the train station, and along the path to the shrine. He stated, "The tiger can be brought in easily by October 15 and the lion by October 25," and that they would draw tourists, particularly kids.Mehta encouraged decision-makers to consider adding a hippopotamus into the zoological park as an additional attraction. The chief secretary stated that the zoo's visitor volume needed to be increased. "Schoolchildren and other nature enthusiasts could also receive education about animals, their behaviour, and the key characteristics associated with them." Mehta demanded that the zoo's cafeteria and natural interpretive centre be made operational right away after noticing their closures. The chief secretary paid a visit to various animal enclosures and praised the employees for taking such wonderful care of all the animals. Mehta observed some of the "sinking" land areas and ordered that specialists be engaged for any quick, low-cost solutions to resolve this problem. [caption id="attachment_3218" align="alignnone" width="300"] Encourage Vaishno Devi pilgrims to visit Jammu zoo: CS to officials[/caption]

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