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More than 97 pc of Rs 2,000 notes returned to banking system: RBI

editor November 2, 2023

MUMBAI: Only over Rs 10,000 crore worth of bank notes are still in circulation, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which stated on Wednesday that more than 97% of the Rs 2,000 notes have been reinserted into the financial system. The RBI declared on May 19 that banknotes with a denomination of Rs 2,000 will no longer be in circulation. "The total value of Rs 2,000 bank notes in circulation, which amounted to Rs 3.56 lakh crore as at the close of business on May 19, 2023 when the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 bank notes was announced, has declined to Rs 0.10 lakh crore as at the close of business on October 31, 2023," the circular stated.As a result, the central bank reported that over 97% of the Rs 2,000 bank notes that were in circulation as of May 19, 2023, had been returned. The public can deposit and/or exchange the two thousand rupee notes at any of the nation's 19 RBI offices. "The people is kindly asked to use the option of mailing the Rs 2,000 bank notes via India Post post outlets. As a result, there will be no need to visit RBI offices in order to deposit or exchange the Rs 2,000 bank notes," the central bank stated. The initial request was made to the public and entities holding these notes to exchange or deposit them in bank accounts by September 30.October 7 was added to the deadline. On October 7, deposit and exchange services at bank locations were stopped. At 19 RBI offices, people have had the option of exchanging their currency or having the same amount credited to their bank accounts as of October 8. In the meantime, lengthy lines are seen at RBI offices during business hours to exchange or deposit Rs 2,000 notes. Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, and Thiruvananthapuram are the 19 RBI offices that deposit and exchange bank notes. November 2016 saw the introduction of the Rs 2,000 bank notes, which replaced the then-current Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 bank notes. [caption id="attachment_4820" align="alignnone" width="300"] More than 97 pc of Rs 2,000 notes returned to banking system: RBI[/caption]

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Four LeT terrorist associates arrested in Baramulla

editor November 2, 2023

BARAMULLA: In Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, security personnel apprehended four terrorist associates connected to the Lashkar-e-Taiba group and seized weapons and ammunition from their hands, according to police on Wednesday. A police spokeswoman said that security personnel on Monday stopped two suspicious individuals at a checkpoint at the Naradhiri Dangerpora crossroads. The individuals attempted to leave upon spotting the joint party of the forces but were skillfully detained. He stated that the two citizens of Chandoosa in Baramulla, Ghulam Hassan Mir and Mukhtar Ahmad Khan, were identified as the terrorist associates.A Chinese handgun, a handgun magazine, twelve live rounds, two hand grenades, and other potentially incriminating items were found in their hands during the search, the spokesperson added. An investigation was started after a case was filed. After the two came clean, he added, two additional people were summoned for questioning: Kawhar resident Altaf Ahmad Rather and Kunzar resident Farooq Ahmad Naqeeb. According to the spokesperson, the two accused admitted to having hand grenades, which were later found on them. As a result, the pair was taken into custody. Subsequent inquiry revealed that all four of the accused have ties to Let/TRF and have previously worked for Kunzer-based terrorist associate Mudasir Ahmad Sheikh. According to him, Sheikh is currently being held under the Public Safety Act. The representative said there is now further inquiry going on. [caption id="attachment_4817" align="alignnone" width="300"] Four LeT terrorist associates arrested in Baramulla[/caption]

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CS Dr Mehta launches virtual tour application and competitions to create awareness against Corruption

editor November 2, 2023

SRINAGAR: J&K e-Governance Agency (JaKeGA) chief secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta unveiled a virtual tour application that would allow officers to visit remote locations to gather information about public grievances and developmental efforts without having to make in-person trips. The virtual tour project combines location-based virtual interactivity with video conference elements to present a mobile app for remote site inspections. It is transformative in that it gives the officers the ability to evaluate all developmental operations objectively in addition to facilitating public contact through automated records.The application provides a straightforward process for visiting faraway locations without leaving the office building. Officers have the ability to remotely investigate and examine sites in real-time and provide the field functionaries carrying out the projects on the ground with the appropriate instructions. Additionally, the programme is AI-based, translating recorded observations into text and providing a summary in accordance with the user's needs. In addition, the application has been designed with effective site inspections in mind, setting it apart from other video calling applications that lack many of the essential functions that users expect from such programmes.Additionally, the Chief Secretary announced a number of IT Department competitions for UT residents to observe "Vigilance Awareness Week" with a same theme—"Say No to corruption, commit to the nation" Commissioner Secretary for Information Technology Prerna Puri disclosed that these events include writing competitions for essays and poetry, poster creation, and slogan writing. The public can enter any of these competitions until November 5th, and the winners will get fantastic rewards. She advised those who are interested in participating in the competitions to visit the J&K government website at http://jk.mygov.in. For each competition, the first place winner will get a cash award of Rs. 10,000. In the same way, the winners of the second and third prizes in each of the three events will get cash prizes of Rs. 8000 and Rs. 5000, respectively. Dr. Mehta expressed gratitude to the IT Department for developing these concepts, which provide regular people a chance to contribute to the development of their country and make investments in its integration. Since youngsters are the ones who suffer the most from corruption, he recommended the Department to reach out to young people, especially those enrolled in our higher education programmes, in order to raise as much awareness as possible among them about the best ways to combat corruption. Youth are entitled to an atmosphere free from corruption. The Chief Secretary expressed gratitude to the J&K people for their enthusiastic involvement in national unity-related events. According to him, the recent UT Foundation Day celebrations, which saw the participation of over 11 lakh persons, are the first in J&K history. He said that it is very amazing that nearly everyone from half of the UT homes has attended these kinds of events, which says a lot about how effectively people have adapted to the recent improvements. Along with other related IT Department executives, Commissioner Secretary, IT, CEO, JaKeGA, and SIO were present at the event.According to him, the recent UT Foundation Day celebrations, which saw the participation of over 11 lakh persons, are the first in J&K history. He said that it is very amazing that nearly everyone from half of the UT homes has attended these kinds of events, which says a lot about how effectively people have adapted to the recent improvements. Along with other related IT Department executives, Commissioner Secretary, IT, CEO, JaKeGA, and SIO were present at the event. [caption id="attachment_4813" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS Dr Mehta launches virtual tour application and competitions to…

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LG launches Srinagar Smart City’s 100 Electric Buses under Srinagar Electric Bus Project

editor November 2, 2023

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha fired off a fleet of 75 E-Buses at Nishat Bus Terminal, launching the 100 Electric Buses under the Srinagar Electric Bus Project for the Srinagar Smart City. From 8 AM to 8 PM, e-buses will operate on 15 intra-city routes and 2 inter-city routes, covering a minimum of 200 kilometres daily. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the citizens of Srinagar and the surrounding regions as well as the Srinagar Smart City Limited on this momentous occasion in his speech. Our main goal is smart mobility, which maximises transport services in a way that balances ecological and harmony. According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's objective, adding 100 e-buses is a significant step towards achieving carbon neutrality, the Lieutenant Governor stated.According to him, the Srinagar Smart City Limited is bringing the idea of "modal shift" to life by using an integrated approach to give people easy access to mobility while also promoting social sustainability. According to the Lieutenant Governor, the e-buses dedicated to the people today will guarantee that office workers and everyday commuters have access to a dependable, reasonably priced, environmentally friendly and secure public transportation system for Srinagar City and the surrounding areas. He gave the officials instructions to make sure the e-bus charging stations are operational all year round.At the inaugural event, the Lt. Governor thanked the Central Government for its cooperation and support in enhancing urban mobility in the UT. He stated that the dream of Metro Rail in Srinagar and Jammu will soon come true. The HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), emergency stop capability, CCTV, and universal access are all installed on the e-buses. For passenger convenience, a specialised mobile app and an online ticket payment system have been created.The Integrated Command & Control Centre of Srinagar Smart City is connected to every bus. Pantha Chowk will soon have a bus depot, and charging sub-stations have been created to ensure that e-buses run smoothly. Athar Aamir Khan, CEO of Srinagar Smart City Limited; G. Prasanna Ramaswamy, Secretary Transport department; Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Junaid Azim Mattu, Mayor of SMC; ULB members; representatives from Tata Motors and the Civil Administration; and other notable citizens were in attendance. [caption id="attachment_4808" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG launches Srinagar Smart City’s 100 Electric Buses under Srinagar Electric Bus Project[/caption]

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DC Doda inspects different sections of District Administrative Office

editor November 1, 2023

DODA, NOVEMBER 01: Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh conducted a thorough inspection of all sections of the District Administrative Office, here today. The DC examined different sections, including the revenue department, land records, relief section,…

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Australian Delegation Calls On Dr Jitendra; Discusses Collaboration In Space, StartUps

editor November 1, 2023

NEW DELHI, Nov 1 :Today, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that Australia and India are actively collaborating in every field related to science and technology. Dr. Jitendra Singh praised Australia for providing the Earth Station tracking facility for Gaganyaan, India's first human space mission, which is set to launch in 2025. He also mentioned the possibility of further collaboration in areas such as biotechnology and space research. He proposed industry partnerships for start-ups in the fields of agritech, aromatherapy, and lavender farming.When a high-level Australian team led by its High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, paid him a visit today, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, made this statement.According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, India has become a leader in tackling climate change challenges, as expressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 summit in New Delhi. The Global Biofuels Alliance was founded by India on the fringes of the G20 Summit, and he declared that India is prepared to impart its knowledge of clean energy and semiconductors to Australia. According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, India increased vaccine production following the Covid epidemic, and our department of biotechnology is currently leading the way in preventive healthcare. According to him, the National Research Foundation (NRF) will function as a think tank, analysing data from the industry, academia, non-scientific academia, and CSIR. It will also make decisions about international cooperation.Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Australian High Commissioner, was requested to expeditiously resolve Round 15 of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) applications. Up until now, more than 360 projects, fellowships, and workshops in areas significant to both Australia and India have been funded. India will expedite discussions to address outstanding issues as soon as possible, according to Dr. Jitendra Singh's assurance. Priority areas for cooperation were identified by the two parties as follows: Next-Gen Sustainable Mining and advanced Manufacturing; Strategic and critical minerals; Environment and Clean Technologies (Carbon capture, conversion, sequestration and utilisation); Green Energy (including hydrogen, solar, etc. and energy storage solutions); Sustainable Infrastructure; Marine Technologies; and Affordable Healthcare.The delegations also decided to strengthen student-researcher exchange programmes as a means of fostering youth-industry connections, establish joint technology incubation centres to support the early stages and growth of technology development, and increase industry participation in R&D projects using the 2+2 (Research Institutions + Industry) model to co-develop and scale up technologies. According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, India currently boasts over 150 space startups, some of which are now valued at billions of rupees. Just four startups existed in the space sector a few years ago. He suggested that IN-SPACe collaborate with the Australia Space Agency (ASA) and help Space Startups with cooperative projects.In June 2021, ASA will provide complete assistance, including a site survey at Cocos Island on behalf of ISRO. To formalise their cooperation, ASA and ISRO signed the Implementing Arrangement in January 2022. In August 2023, ISRO representatives travelled to Cocos Island and conducted a frequency survey at the suggested location. Along with senior officials from ISRO and the Department of Atomic Energy, the Indian team included Secretary, DST, Prof. Abhay Karandikar; Secretary, CSIR, Dr (Mrs.) N. Kalaiselvi; Secretary, DBT, Dr Rajesh S. Gokhale. [caption id="attachment_4802" align="alignnone" width="300"] Australian Delegation Calls On Dr Jitendra; Discusses Collaboration In Space, StartUps[/caption] …

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Ladakh contributions in protecting India known to entire nation: President Murmu

editor November 1, 2023

LEH: On Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu stated that the people of India have a unique affinity and respect for their fellow residents in Ladakh and are cognizant of their role in defending the country. As she arrived at a civic event held in her honour at Sindhu Ghat, Murmu stated that the Sindhu river is ingrained in every Indian's historical, cultural, and spiritual consciousness. According to a statement released by Rashtrapati Bhavan, she stated that people in India have a particular fondness and respect for the people of Ladakh and are aware of the efforts made by the region's citizens to the nation's defence.According to President Murmu, this region's residents are renowned for their bravery and Buddhist faith. She claimed that through Ladakh, the eternal and living teachings of Lord Buddha were dispersed over distant and vast nations. According to the president, Ladakh offers countless opportunities for the growth of ecotourism, adventure tourism, and spiritual tourism. According to her, there is a lot of room for growth in the wellness and health tourism industries in this area.The fact that Ladakh is still home to numerous indigenous communities' unique traditions is something to be happy about, according to President Murmu. She claimed that people are aware of the love and reverence for the natural world that are shown in tribal groups' artwork, dances, songs, and way of life. Murmu emphasised that in line with the "lifestyle for the environment," "we should preserve the lifestyle of tribal communities." She suggested that it would be beneficial to persuade the residents of those villages to embrace the virtues of contemporary development.This meeting point of modernity and tradition, according to Murmu, would prove to be the best route for sustained development for all inhabitants, especially those of Ladakh. The president also spoke with local tribal people and members of self-help groups (SHGs). [caption id="attachment_4799" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ladakh contributions in protecting India known to entire nation: President Murmu[/caption]

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AAP will regularise temporary employees wherever it comes to power: Kejriwal

editor November 1, 2023

NEW DELHI: Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, declared on Wednesday that whenever the Aam Aadmi Party gains power, temporary workers will be made permanent. A plan to promote 3,100 domestic breeding checkers to Multi-Tasking Staff and regularise 5,000 sanitization staff was accepted by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House on Tuesday. He said, virtually addressing a press conference, that while the BJP controlled the MCD, sanitation workers were taken advantage of. "The process of regularisation has been advanced. We have also regularised almost 30,000 temporary workers in Punjab. We will regularise temporary workers wherever we have the opportunity to take office," he declared. The MCD House has approved 54 recommendations, including ones pertaining to meat shop licences, principle training in overseas institutions, and a policy providing Rs 1,100 per child to pupils in MCD schools. [caption id="attachment_4796" align="alignnone" width="300"] AAP will regularise temporary employees wherever it comes to power: Kejriwal[/caption]

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PM , Sheikh Hasina Jointly Inaugurate Key Rail Link, 2 Other Projects

editor November 1, 2023

Agartala, Nov 1: On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina jointly launched three virtual projects, one of which is a crucial train connection between Nischintapur, Tripura, and Gangasagar, the neighbouring nation. The 65-kilometer Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Line and Unit 2 of the Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant in Rampal, Bangladesh, are the other two projects that Modi and Hasina officially opened. The Agartala-Akhaura Cross Border Rail Link's opening, which is an India-Bangladesh rail project, was described by Modi as a "historic" occasion. "This is the first rail link between the northeast and Bangladesh," he declared. The three programmes are all development endeavours with support from India.The 12.24-km rail project between Nischintapur and Gangasagar (6.78 km dual gauge line in Bangladesh and 5.46 km in Tripura) is anticipated to improve cross-border trade and cut down on the amount of time it takes to get from Agartala to Kolkata via Dhaka. We are happy to have reconnected to commemorate the accomplishments of the India-Bangladesh collaboration. During a video conference with Hasina, Modi stated, "The work we have done together over the past nine years has not happened in decades." According to Hasina, the three projects will improve the two nations' cooperation on infrastructure development.The simultaneous launch of these significant initiatives demonstrates our close friendship and cooperative relationship. Additionally, I want to thank PM Modi for his gracious hospitality when I visited him in September for the G20 Summit," she stated. According to sources, India had given Bangladesh a grant assistance of Rs 392.52 crore for the Agartala-Akhaura Cross Border Rail Link. A 65-kilometer broad gauge line was built as part of the Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Line to connect Bangladesh's Mongla Port with Khulna's pre-existing rail system.The Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company Ltd., a 50:50 joint venture between India's NTPC and the Bangladesh Power Development Board, was in charge of carrying out the 1,320 MW Maitree Super Thermal Power Project. The facility is situated in Bangladesh's Khulna division near Rampal. [caption id="attachment_4793" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM , Sheikh Hasina Jointly Inaugurate Key Rail Link, 2 Other Projects[/caption]

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Security has been beefed up across Kashmir in view of the latest terrorist attacks

editor November 1, 2023

Srinagar, Nov 1: After a recent wave of terrorist assaults in the valley that claimed the lives of a police officer and a foreign labourer, security has been stepped up throughout Kashmir, according to officials. According to the officials, security personnel have increased the amount of time they spend frisking and inspecting cars and pedestrians in this and other parts of the valley. They said that all of the city's main junctions, access and exit points, and significant routes leading to district offices have nakas and mobile vehicle checkpoints (MVCP) installed. According to the officials, paramilitary CRPF members and the Jammu and Kashmir Police have been stationed at sensitive locations, particularly in the vicinity of areas with a minority population.They added that in the regions where non-locals live, security forces are also on guard, particularly at night. They said that while the majority of non-local labourers have fled the valley due to the cold, some remain live in ghettos. There has been a recent wave of terrorist assaults in the valley. A father of seven who was a policeman was shot and killed by terrorists on Tuesday outside his home in the Jammu and Kashmir district of Baramulla. Terrorists shot and badly injured a police officer in Srinagar on Sunday, then on Monday, they killed an Uttar Pradeshi worker in the Pulwama district.According to a top police official, the security apparatus's main goal is to stop even one person from dying. The police official, who spoke under anonymity, described the attacks' methodology as mafia-style, with a new recruit being assigned a mission to demonstrate allegiance by striking a soft target before entering the terror ranks. Wednesday's Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting will be presided over by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir in response to the attacks.The officials stated that the high-level conference, scheduled to take place at the Raj Bhawan here, will cover the current security situation in J-K. This will be the first meeting for R R Swain, the recently appointed chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The meeting would be attended by the highest ranking members of the Army, in addition to Swain: Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta, Home Secretary R K Goyal, Chief Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC-in-C) of Northern Command, both General Officers Commanding (GOCs) of the Army in Kashmir and Jammu (15th and 16th Corps), and all heads of CAPFs and intelligence agencies. [caption id="attachment_4790" align="alignnone" width="300"] Security has been beefed up across Kashmir in view of the latest terrorist attacks[/caption]

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