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INDIA alliance wants to destroy Sanatan Dharma : PM

editor September 14, 2023

MADHYA PRADESH: The opposition INDIA coalition was referred to as "ghamandia" (arrogant) on Thursday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also said that it intended to destroy Sanatan Dharma. He was addressing after laying the cornerstone for 10 industrial projects in Madhya Pradesh as well as a petrochemicals complex valued at Rs 49,000 crore at the Bina refinery. "Recently, the 'ghamandia' alliance's (leaders) gathered in Mumbai. They don't have any concerns, policies, or a leader. They are assaulting Sanatan Dharma with the intention of destroying it, according to a concealed agenda, he claimed.His declaration follows those of DMK politician and minister for Tamil Nadu Udhayanidhi Stalin, who claimed that Sanatan Dharma is opposed to social justice and should be abolished. A Raja, a different DMK leader, compared leprosy and Sanatan Dharma to one other. In his speech, Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to the 140 crore Indians for making the G-20 Summit a success and claimed that it had increased national pride. The Prime Minister, criticising the Congress, claimed that people in power in Madhya Pradesh for a considerable amount of time only engaged in crime and corruption. He declared that the nation will receive 75 lakh new gas connections from the government. He stated that "Rs 50,000 crore projects are being set up in Madhya Pradesh, which will spur the state's development." [caption id="attachment_2767" align="alignnone" width="300"]…

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Dialogue must for ending bloodshed in J&K: Farooq Abdullah

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SRINAGAR: Farooq Abdullah, head of the National Conference (NC), stated on Thursday that if India and Pakistan want to stop the violence and establish a sustainable peace in Jammu and Kashmir, they must sit down for negotiations. War, according to the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, neither brought peace in the past nor will it do so now. If there is no discourse, such incidents will continue. If we believe that the violence will end, we are fools. We will continue to lose people. Dialogue is the only option.After visiting the family of Humayun Bhat, a deputy superintendent of the Jammu and Kashmir Police who was killed in a gunfight with terrorists in Anantnag, Abdullah urged reporters that both countries should put aside their stubbornness and undertake discussions. Bhat and two other security personnel, Major Ashish Dhonchak and Colonel Manpreet Singh, lost their lives in a Wednesday confrontation with militants in the Anantnag district's Kokernag area. When questioned about statements made by some BJP politicians on regaining control of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Abdullah responded that wars had neither brought about peace in the past nor will they do so in the future. Let them handle it. Who is holding them back? I won't give up.They ought to take action if they believe doing so will solve the issue. Please understand that confrontation is never the answer to a problem. Although Pakistan has fought four wars, the borders have not changed, he continued. Abdullah criticised the BJP-led Centre for asserting that terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has come to an end. It is a significant loss for both the family and the nation. In addition to this young DSP, you have seen that a colonel and a major have also died as martyrs. Despite the fact that this destruction has undoubtedly been going on for a while, I do not see it coming to an end. The government is declaiming the end of terrorism. Tell me, has it come to an end,'' he enquired. Abdullah reiterated his stance in favour of talks restarting and used the turmoil in Ukraine as an illustration. "Observe the circumstances in Ukraine. Devastation may be seen everywhere. Talks between Russia and Ukraine are necessary to bring about peace,'' he said. The NC president responded, "The talks will have to be between the two countries that are at loggerheads," when asked if he supported holding talks with Pakistan. Talking to me is pointless. This issue has existed ever since India gained its independence. In response to a query concerning Pakistan causing unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, Abdullah stated that the adjacent nation has never agreed to the current situation. How does it affect things? Pakistan has made it clear that they reject it. The UN resolutions are thrown at you. How will you inform them? They are claiming that we reject this choice, he continued. The former Union minister claimed he was not in a position to comment on the origins of these terrorists, but he added that recent events suggest they are well-trained and may come from somewhere other than Pakistan. "I cannot explain where they originate from because I am neither a member of the government nor the intelligence community.…

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CJI : SC Data Will Now Be Available On National Judicial Data Grid

editor September 14, 2023

New Delhi, Sep 14: The Supreme Court will soon be connected to the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG), a database of information about the number of cases pending and the success rate of courts from the local level to the national level, according to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud's announcement on Thursday. The service currently only displays data up to the high court level. The CJI said that data from the top court would be uploaded to the NJDG in real time as the day's proceedings in the apex court got underway."Just a quick announcement. The day is historic. The NIC and the Supreme Court's internal staff created this distinctive and educational platform. You can now examine real-time data on the status of cases year by year, the total number of registered and unregistered cases still pending, and the total number of cases determined by quorum, according to the CJI. According to the CJI, submitting data to the NJDG will guarantee accountability and openness in the judicial sector.The NJDG is an online platform developed as part of the eCourts Project that contains orders, judgements, and case information from 18,735 district and subordinate courts and high courts. District and taluka courts that are connected update data almost instantly. It provides information about the judicial proceedings and rulings of all of the nation's computerised district and subordinate courts. All high courts have joined the NJDG via web services, giving the general public with an interest in litigation convenient access. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_2761" align="alignnone" width="300"] CJI : SC Data Will Now Be Available On National Judicial Data Grid[/caption]

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Div Com reviewed land related matters of Industries Department

editor September 14, 2023

JAMMU: Today, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar went over the Industries & Commerce Department's land-related difficulties and the creation of Industrial Estates in the Districts. The Div Com examined in depth the impediments faced by the stakeholder Departments and the land acquisition for industrial estates in the districts of Kathua, Samba, Jammu, and Udhampur. Inderjeet Singh, MD of SIDCO/SICOP, Shivanant Tayal, MD of JPDCL, Chief Conservator of Forest, B Mohan Dass, Regional Director Pollution Control Board, Sat Paul, Chief Engineers of JPDCL, Assistant Commissioner Central, Angrej Singh, Director Industries, Deputy Commissioners of Kathua, Samba, Jammu and Udhampur, as well as other concerned officers, all attended the meeting in person.In addition to the progress made in settling the land-related concerns of the Industries Department that were still pending in the districts, flimsy discussions were conducted regarding the expansion of current estates and the establishment of new estates. The involved Deputy Commissioner informed the Div Com of each case's current status. It was advised that the most of the problems had been fixed and that those still outstanding will be soon. The Div Com gave the DCs instructions to work with the Industries Department to resolve the outstanding land concerns. Additionally, it was requested that the employees of the Industries Department maintain contact with revenue officers and DCs in order to coordinate timely problem solving.The DCs in Samba, Kathua, Jammu, and Udhampur were given instructions by the Div Com to demarcate the designated land and turn it over to the Industries and…

AC approves major tourist attractions in Jammu

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu Ropeway Project's Peerkho Station's installation of a vertical lift to the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex received administrative sanction from the Administrative Council (AC), which convened here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha. The anticipated cost to construct the project is 27.00 crores. The meeting was attended by Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, IAS Principal Secretary to the Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K, and Dr. Arun Kumar Bhatnagar.A complete tourist/pilgrim circuit will be created by installing the vertical lift, which will connect the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex with the Peerkho Station of the Jammu Ropeway Project and other tourist/pilgrim locations. Tourists and pilgrims visiting surrounding attractions including the Jammu Ropeway Project, Peerkho Temple, Mahamaya Temple, Bahu Fort, Bagh-e-Bahu, and Bhawe Mata Ji Temple will find the circuit to be of great convenience. The lift would make it simple for visitors to travel from Jammu District's Mubarak Mandi Complex to the other three Pracheen temples and other tourist-related locations. Additionally, it will draw tourists to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and offer them a full religious circuit. The project will increase pilgrim and heritage tourism, increase Jammu Ropeway Project revenue, and create employment possibilities. Two footbridges with a span of 34 and 30 metres each will connect the project's two components, each of which has a vertical rise of 38 and 30 metres. A Base Station, an Intermediate Station, an Upper Station, and accommodations in the capsule style with expansive views will all be included in the project. Additionally, parking will be accessible at the Intermediate Station. [caption id="attachment_2746" align="alignnone" width="300"] AC approves major tourist attractions in Jammu[/caption]

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CEO reviews Jammu’s ULB election preparations

editor September 14, 2023

JAMMU:Today, Pandurang Kondbarao Pole, the district's chief electoral officer (CEO), presided over a meeting with nodal officials and other senior authorities to discuss the district's preparations for the impending urban local body elections. The CEO emphasised the substantial change in Jammu and Kashmir at the meeting because the region now consistently holds regular ULB elections. He emphasised how crucial these elections were in distributing power to the populace and bringing government closer to the people.The CEO reaffirmed, "For the first time in recent history, power rests with Urban Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions," highlighting the increased public awareness of the significance of every vote. Elections, the CEO underscored, are a holy process distinguished by clearly defined duties and a strict respect to the established protocols, adding to the stability of our democracy. He continued by saying that regular training sessions are a crucial instrument in ensuring that elections are conducted with no room for error. The Chief Electoral Officer discussed several important topics with the Nodal Officers during the conversation. He raised the significance of election transparency by asking about the state of the electoral rolls and their rapid transmission to political parties. All nodal offices were advised to work together to help the electorate choose their representatives wisely. In order to assure the poll workers' readiness for the elections, the CEO also solicited input at the discussion regarding current and upcoming training sessions. The meeting was attended by officials from the Election Department as well as Deputy Commissioner Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Commissioner JMC Rahul Yadav, SSP Jammu Chandan Kohli, and ADCs Harvinder Singh and Sandeep Seointra. [caption id="attachment_2743" align="alignnone" width="300"] CEO reviews Jammu's ULB election preparations[/caption]

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Delegation of Apple Farmers’ Federation, DDC Chairman Budgam call on Lt Governor

editor September 13, 2023

SRINAGAR: Today at Raj Bhavan, Nazir Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the District Development Council in Budgam, met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The DDC Chairman thanked the Lt Governor for the extensive development projects being carried out in the Budgam District. Former Pahalgam legislator Rafi Ahmad Mir met with the Lt. Governor and they spoke about a number of local development-related problems. The Lt. Governor was visited by a team led by Sh Zahoor Ahmad Rather, President, J&K Committee, Apple Farmers' Federation of India, who discussed their pressing concerns.In a meeting with the Lt. Governor, a delegation of J&K National Awardee Teachers, led by Sh. Wali Mohammad Bhat, presented their concerns. Later, Dr. Farida Khan, the BDC Chairperson for…

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Militancy Has Not Ended In J&K : Farooq Abdullah

editor September 13, 2023

SRINAGAR, Sept 13: Farooq Abdullah, president of the National Conference, stated on Wednesday that until India and Pakistan engage in discussion to find a permanent resolution to all disputes, militancy in Jammu and Kashmir will not cease. "Encounters will continue to occur. It would be incorrect to claim that militancy has ended. These events occurred yesterday and they are occurring today. They will continue to occur until both countries sit down to negotiate a resolution, Abdullah said following a meeting at the party office in this city. Abdullah expressed concern that removing the additional duty on the import of apples, walnuts, and almonds from the US might result in a drop in the cost of local produce."We worry about how this would affect the fruit industries in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal, and Uttarakhand. The farmers, who have invested a lot of money, fear that if local produce prices decline, they would lose money. "I appeal to the government to take this matter seriously so that farmers are not harmed. It wouldn't be good for the nation if they lost, he remarked.The coordination committee meeting of the opposition INDIA alliance is planned to take place in the national capital on Wednesday, but the former chief minister declined to comment on the topic. "On behalf of the National Conference, Omar Abdullah attended the meeting. After the meeting, I'll let you know what was decided," he stated. [caption id="attachment_2731" align="alignnone" width="259"] Militancy Has Not Ended In J&K : Farooq Abdullah[/caption]

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Putin praises PM Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative; says it’s the ‘right thing’ to do

editor September 13, 2023

SEP 13, 2023 : Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, has commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" initiative and suggested that Russia may learn from India's success in fostering the development of its local businesses. In Vladivostok, a significant port city in the Far Eastern region of Russia that has been affected by sanctions, Putin made these comments on Tuesday during his address to the Plenary session of the 8th Eastern Economic Forum. In response to a query regarding automobiles created in Russia, Putin replied, "You know, we didn't have locally produced automobiles then, but we do now. Although they do have a more understated appearance than the Mercedes or Audi vehicles we purchased in large quantities in the 1990s, this is unimportant.I believe we ought to model ourselves after many of our allies, including India. In order to promote investment, encourage innovation, improve skill development, safeguard intellectual property, and create world-class manufacturing infrastructure, Prime Minister Modi launched the "Make in India" campaign in 2014. The "Make in India" project is built on four pillars that have been identified as having the potential to stimulate entrepreneurship in India across a variety of industries, not only manufacturing. They are concentrated on producing and utilising automobiles built in India. In my opinion, Prime Minister Modi is acting appropriately by promoting the Make in India initiative. He is correct," the Russian president declared. He continued by saying that it is entirely acceptable to drive vehicles built in Russia. We must drive our (Russian-made) cars; this is perfectly acceptable. Absolutely no violations of our WTO duties will result from this. It will deal with government acquisitions. To encourage officials to drive domestically produced vehicles, we need to establish rules about the types of vehicles that they can drive. Putin added that the 'India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor' (IMEC) won't have any negative effects on Russia and will actually help the nation. At the G20 Summit in New Delhi, the IMEC was unveiled.On Saturday, the leaders of the US, India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Italy, and the European Union formally announced the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) on the sidelines of the summit in New Delhi. Putin's "busy schedule" prevented him from travelling to the G20 summit. In response to a query regarding if the IMEC plan will affect the execution of Russia's and China's projects and what it means for Russia in general, Putin stated, "I think it is for our good; it will help us develop logistics.""First off, there has been much discussion about this project (IMEC), possibly over the past few years. The Americans actually joined it at the last minute. The only other reason I can think of for them to want to be involved is possibly for commercial reasons, but even then, I'm not sure. "In the interim, the increased volume of products travelling along this corridor will actually constitute a supplement to our North-South project. Nothing that we can see around here poses a threat to our safety, he continued. "The North-South Corridor leads to India and then the Persian Gulf.We will be able to use this corridor to travel from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean if there is a different path, which I believe involves Israel, he continued. "I'm not sure; the coworkers who presented this project ought to give it great thought. This is currently just a statement of intent," he continued. An alternative to China's contentious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is the new economic corridor. [caption id="attachment_2718" align="alignnone" width="300"] Putin…

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J&K offers one of the lowest tariff rates to its consumers

editor September 13, 2023

SRINAGAR: The J&K Power Development department responds to a news item that was published in a local newspaper in Jammu and Kashmir on September 12 by claiming that the news report is factually false and that the department was not consulted before the news item was published. The hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir have been established in both the state and federal sectors, and the UT-owned plants supply 18% of the total amount of energy needed, according to a JKPDD communiqué. It continues by saying that the majority (70%) of the power supply comes from Central Generating Stations (CGS), with the remaining (12%) coming from the Power Exchange/Private Sector.The Baglihar Hydro Electric Project (BHEP), which generates approximately 900 megawatts (MW) of power, accounts for the majority of J&K's own electricity generation, according to the communique. Other locally owned power generation plants, such as Upper Sindh, Lower Jhelum, Chenani, etc., collectively generate only 200–250 MW. According to the article, UT's own generating plants produce a total of 1100–1140 MWs of power on average. However, during the winter, when demand is at its highest and river discharge is low, this total drops to 200 MWs.The statement further states that Central Generating Stations (CGS) that are both inside and outside of J&K's border provide the remaining power needed during the winter. According to the PDD, of the 1140 MW of installed capacity in the UT sector, approximately 1030 MW (88% of the total capacity) is used in J&K, and the remaining 150 MW is sold outside of J&K in order to uphold the agreements that J&K and other entities entered into in 2009. The communiqué further states that throughout the preceding four years, J&K did not add any PPAs for selling power outside of J&K; instead, the same amount was retained as per the prior PPAs.It also states that new PPAs have been signed to double the capacity/availability of power to J&K in the upcoming years, to the tune of 2845 MW, from various power houses (hydro and solar) being developed by CPSUs/JV of J&K & NHPC at nominal price, in the year 2023. Jammu and Kashmir provides one of the lowest tariff prices to its consumers in a number of categories, emphasising its dedication to offering its citizens reasonably priced power, it continues. The communique also states that it is falsely believed that consumers will receive inflated bills when smart metres are installed; however, smart metres are known for precise energy measurement, which has been shown and proven by the department at several consumer premises and public locations. Smart metres also give customers access to real-time data on their energy usage (daily, monthly, and hourly), insights into their average daily consumption, detailed billing information, applied tariff rates, and other pertinent information. All of these features are designed to give customers the information they need to make educated decisions about their energy use, according to the communique. [caption id="attachment_2712" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K offers one of the lowest tariff rates to its consumers[/caption]

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