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Wholesale Inflation Remains In Negative For 6th Month At -0.26% In Sep

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NEW DELHI, Oct 16: According to the Wholesale Price Index, wholesale inflation in India remained zero through September for the sixth consecutive month, according to official statistics released on Monday. It entered the negative range in April of this year. Similar to this, the WPI was reported to be negative in the early stages of Covid in July 2020. According to official figures issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, wholesale inflation in September was (-) 0.26 percent compared to (-) 0.52 percent in August and (-) 1.23 percent in July.The main cause of the deflation in September is a decrease in prices for food items, mineral oils, textiles, basic metals, and chemicals and chemical products when compared to the same month last year. Following the statistics ministry's announcement on October 12 that headline retail inflation had dropped to a three-month low of 5.02 percent in September, the WPI data was released on October 13. Every month on the 14th (or the following working day), the government publishes index numbers for wholesale pricing. The index figures are created using information gathered from official sources and particular manufacturing facilities located throughout the nation.In October 2022, wholesale inflation as a whole was 8.39 percent; it has subsequently decreased. Notably, up until September of last year, inflation measured by the wholesale price index (WPI) had reached double digits for 18 straight months. While still above the optimum 4% scenario, retail inflation in India is currently over the RBI's 2–6% comfort range in September. Retail inflation in September was 5.02 percent. With the exception of the most recent pauses, the RBI has increased the repo rate by a total of 250 basis points since May 2022 in an effort to combat inflation. An weapon of monetary policy that normally works to reduce demand in the economy and lower inflation is raising interest rates. [caption id="attachment_4044" align="alignnone" width="300"] Wholesale Inflation Remains In Negative For 6th Month At -0.26% In Sep[/caption]

“Honour for us to host this historic IOC Session”: IOC member Nita Ambani at opening ceremony

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NEW DELHI: Nita Ambani, an esteemed member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Founder Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, extended her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inaugurating the opening ceremony of…

Release Hostages, Allow Humanitarian Aid In Gaza: Un Chief

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UNITED NATIONS, Oct 16: Antonio Guterres, the head of the UN, has asked Israel to permit quick and unhindered access to humanitarian aid for Gaza Strip residents and has urged Hamas to free all hostages promptly and unconditionally. There is a complete siege on the 2.3 million-person, by Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. In response to continuous clashes with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, Israel has shut off all supplies of food, water, and gasoline.Israel will establish a "complete siege" on the region, according to Defence Minister Yoav Gallant's statement on Monday."As Secretary-General of the United Nations, it is my responsibility to make two strong humanitarian appeals at this dramatic moment, as we are on the brink of the abyss in the Middle East," Guterres said in a statement on Sunday. The UN Secretary-General pleaded with Hamas to swiftly and unconditionally free all hostages. For the benefit of the population in Gaza, Guterres emphasised that Israel must be given quick and unhindered access to humanitarian personnel and supplies."These two goals are both legitimate in and of themselves. They must be put into action because doing so is morally correct; they should not be used as negotiating chips.Gaza is running out of water, electricity, and other necessities, the UN chief sounded a stark warning. He pointed out that the UN has stores of food, water, non-food products, medical supplies, and gasoline in Egypt, Jordan, the West Bank, and Israel that can be sent in a matter of hours. "To ensure delivery, our selfless staff on the ground, along with NGO partners, need to be able to bring these supplies into and throughout Gaza safely, without impediment to deliver to those in need," Guterres said.Since the most recent battle between Israel and Hamas broke out following the militant group's attack on various locations within Israel on October 7 and Israel's subsequent declaration of war, the United Nations and other humanitarian organisations have been working around the clock to preposition aid. On Sunday, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that Israel has continued to attack Gaza heavily from the air, sea, and land for nearly unbroken periods of time. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, there have been 455 Palestinian dead and 856 wounded in Gaza over the last 24 hours.Following Israel's demand that Palestinians in Gaza move to the southern half of the strip, OCHA reported that by Saturday afternoon, almost 600,000 IDPs were being accommodated in Gaza's central and southern regions alone, under increasingly precarious conditions.It was noted that this number has greatly increased since that time. The emergency shelters authorised by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) are home to about 300,000 people; the remainder are housed in public spaces and with host families. On Sunday, the OCHA reported that the city of Sderot in southern Israel had nearly completely been evacuated. Smaller Israeli settlements around Gaza have already been completely evacuated in recent days, and it's also been reported that many Ashqelon City inhabitants have also fled.According to the UN agency, 2,670 Palestinians have died and 9,600 have been injured since hostilities began. The number of Palestinian deaths in Gaza over the eight days Israeli warfare has now eclipsed the 2,251 deaths that occurred during the almost seven-week-long 2014 escalation. The Palestinian Civil Defence estimates that there may be more than 1,000 persons missing and presumed trapped under the rubble. According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, as of October 15, 47 families, or roughly 500 persons, had died. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_4038" align="alignnone" width="300"] Release Hostages, Allow Humanitarian Aid In Gaza: Un Chief[/caption]

Agniveer Amritpal Singh Committed Suicide, Military Honours Not Extended To His Funeral As Per Rules: Army

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New Delhi, Oct 15: The Army claimed on Sunday that Agniveer Amritpal Singh killed himself while doing sentry duty by shooting himself, and that military honours were not provided to his funeral since deaths caused by self-inflicted wounds are not accorded such honours. According to the Army, it does not make a distinction between soldiers who joined the army before or after the Agnipath system was put into place.There have been claims that because Singh was an Agniveer soldier, military rites were not accorded at his funeral. Singh died while performing sentry duty in the Rajouri sector, according to a statement released by the Army's White Knight Corps, which is based in Nagrota, owing to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Army said in a statement on Sunday night that some "misunderstanding and misrepresentation" of the events surrounding Singh's tragic death had taken place. According to the Indian Army, Agniveer Amritpal Singh's suicide by shooting himself while on sentry duty was a "grave loss to the family and the Indian Army."According to the statement, "in accordance with the established practise, the mortal remains were transported under Army arrangements along with an escort party to the native place for the last rites after conduct of medico-legal procedures." According to the Army, in terms of eligibility for benefits and protocols, the Armed Forces do not distinguish between soldiers who enlisted before or after the adoption of the Agnipath system. According to the statement, "the Armed Forces accord due respect to unfortunate instances of death arising from suicide/self-inflicted injury, irrespective of the type of entry, along with deep and enduring empathy with the family."However, such circumstances are not eligible for military funerals under the current Army Order of 1967, which is in style. Since then, the relevant policy has been continuously followed without discrimination, it said. The Army reported that since 2001, there have been an average of 100 to 140 troops lost each year as a result of suicides or other self-inflicted injuries. In these situations, military funerals have not been provided. According to the statement, financial help and relief payments made in accordance with entitlements—including emergency financial support for holding funerals—are given top priority.Such tragic occurrences of loss weigh heavily on the family and the Forces community as a whole. The Army stated that during such moments, it is crucial and incumbent upon society to protect the respect, privacy, and dignity of the family while also sharing their sorrow. "Armed Forces have a reputation for adhering to policies and procedures, and they will do so going forward. The Indian Army requests the assistance of all societal groups as it adheres to its established procedures, it said. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_4035" align="alignnone" width="300"] Agniveer Amritpal Singh Committed Suicide, Military Honours Not Extended To His Funeral As…

LG chairs review meeting with Bandipora District Administration

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BANDIPORA: Today, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha presided over a review meeting with the Bandipora District Administration to assess the state of the district's infrastructure projects, Centrally supported programmes, and UT sector initiatives. Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, the chief secretary, Sh Abdul Gani Bhat, the chairman of the district development council in Bandipora, Sh Vijay Kumar, the ADGP in Kashmir, Sh Sarmad Hafeez, the secretary of the youth services and sports department, Sh Vijay Bidhuri, the divisional commissioner in Kashmir, and other senior officials were present at the meeting. The Lt. Governor gave the district administration specific instructions to carry out a winter action plan in order to improve the quality of life for residents.He gave the Power Development Department instructions to promptly replace any damaged transformers and to maintain a buffer stock for remote and snow-covered areas. The Lt. Governor gave the Power, Education, Health, Agriculture & Horticulture, and Tourism Departments instructions to work in a mission mode to support Bandipora's growth and development after reviewing the sector-by-sector developments. The district's development would be accelerated by tourism. He emphasised that in order to fully realise Bandipora's enormous tourism potential, the administration and stakeholders must take immediate action. The Lt. Governor urged the district administration and other stakeholders to work together to promote cooperatives in the district and implement the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme effectively. We must also work diligently to achieve the goal of TB by utilising all available health care programmes.He murmured, "Mukt Bandipora." He also instructed the Social Welfare department to pay ASHA and Anganwadi staff their honoraria on time. The development picture for the District and the advancements made on the Transit Accommodation for Employees at Odina and other significant infrastructure projects were given by Dr. Owais Ahmad, Deputy Commissioner of Bandipora.Later, the Lt. Governor spoke with a number of delegations made up of PRI representatives, Tribal community members, and district students and gave them assurances that their concerns will be addressed in a timely manner. [caption id="attachment_4032" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG chairs review meeting with Bandipora District Administration[/caption]

DC lists measures for optimal use of multi level bus stand

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JAMMU: District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya convened a meeting with the district administration to discuss operational issues and work with stakeholders at the location in an effort to close gaps and improve the effectiveness and prudent functionality of the multi-level parking garage at Jammu Bus Stand. Officers from the Jammu Development Authority, including SSP Traffic Jammu City, Faisal Qureshi, and SP North, Kulbir Handa, as well as Additional Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Piyush Dhotra, Tehsildar Jammu Kamal Preet Singh, and Superintending Engineering attended the meeting. The District Magistrate's visit was primarily focused on listening intently to the complaints of business owners, bus drivers, and other stakeholders operating in and around the bus station.The meeting's goal was to come up with practical ways to encourage both the general public and bus operators to utilise the bus stand's amenities, including the parking spaces, to the fullest. The DC stressed the necessity for strict adherence to the boarding and deboarding procedures, stressing the need of aiding passengers without impeding or harming bus operators financially, as well as guaranteeing peaceful coexistence at the bus stop. At the meeting, it was decided that combined teams would be responsible for stopping the buses and enforcing the boarding and disembarking of passengers at the appointed locations. In order to offer a positive environment for the general public visiting the bus stand, the discussion also covered the operation and maintenance of necessary amenities including restrooms, stores, and cafeterias inside the bus stand complex. The discussion during the meeting also focused on ways to improve amenities at the Inter-State Bus Terminal in Narwal, opening the door to moving all interstate sleeper bus services there. [caption id="attachment_4029" align="alignnone" width="300"] DC lists measures for optimal use of multi level bus stand[/caption]

2 drug peddlers held with 239 kg poppy straw in Udhampur

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JAMMU: Under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhampur Dr. Vinod Kumar, Udhampur Police on Sunday recovered a sizable commercial quantity of poppy straw (Bhukki) and detained two people during naka checking at Jakhani naka along the district's highway. According to police, "Police party of Police Station Udhampur while conducting routine vehicle checking at Jakhani National Highway (NH) and intercepted on a vehicle Ashok Leyland (JK04H-3149) coming from Kashmir towards Udhampur."Two smugglers were detained for transporting the illegal poppy straw after the police squad doing the check on the truck discovered 239 kg of it inside."Police added that during questioning, the driver of the truck disclosed his identity as Nazir Ahmed son of Habib Ullah Budoo of Choon, Budgam and his associate Pervaiz son of Abdul Majeed Bhat of Beerwah, Budgam."In this regard, PS Udhampur has filed Case FIR No. 532/2023 U/S 8/15 NDPS Act, and further investigation is ongoing, according to the police. [caption id="attachment_4025" align="alignnone" width="300"] 2 drug peddlers held with 239 kg poppy straw in Udhampur[/caption]

On the occasion of Navratri, LG Sinha shares the inspiring stories of Nari Shakti of the UT

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SRINAGAR: The women change-makers of the UT of Jammu Kashmir were honoured in the 31st edition of "Awaam ki Awaaz" by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The Lt. Governor extended his warmest greetings on the auspicious occasion of Navratri and reaffirmed the J&K Government's commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment. "Goddess Durga is a representation of women's emancipation. The Lt. Governor wished that the Navratri festival would motivate everyone to work for the advancement of Nari Shakti and the creation of a society that values gender equality.In this month's programme, the Lt. Governor presented the inspiring stories of women entrepreneurs and emphasised the administration's efforts to provide an environment that encourages female entrepreneurs and helps them reach their full potential. Ms. Rabiya Rasool, a businesswoman from Srinagar and the proprietor of the "Carpets" company, is a representation of conviction, devotion, perseverance, and unwavering courage. According to the Lt Governor, she is also bringing back the historic Ardabil style of carpets, which will encourage and inspire other young businesspeople. He praised Sanchaita Pradhan Khajuria and Mansi Gupta for their efforts to preserve J&K's distinctive aesthetic and cultural heritage. Sanchaita's business, "Shilpkari Bazar Business," promotes Basohli and Bina art.He claimed that she is a tremendous source of inspiration and encouragement for all women. Mansi Gupta is a catalyst for change who encourages other women to take control of their own lives. The Lt Governor said that her business, MG Design Studio, is working hard to bring back the Samba art form of Calico painting. One of the primary programmes of the UT Administration that aids female entrepreneurs in rising and succeeding is the HAUSLA scheme. The Lt Governor said that it assisted numerous women, like Zariefa Hamid, Shivani Sharma, and Sanyokta Bhagat, in understanding the significance of the e-commerce sector and developing their company concepts. Zariefa Hamid's business, Misal Embroidery, which produces Pashmina Shawls, has been able to attract customers from all over the world thanks to the support and help given to her. Today, Shivani Sharma uses technology to run her preschool. She is changing the operating and business paradigms with her creative ideas, he claimed. Sanyokta Bhagat from RS Pura overcome a number of obstacles to establish herself in the apparel industry, he continued. The Khushi cluster federation from block Ghordi, Udhampur, which plans to go international with the launch of pine handicraft on e-commerce platforms, was singled out for particular mention by the Lt Governor. According to him, this will guarantee more lucrative marketing connections for the goods produced by Udhampur's highly skilled artisans, craftsmen, and small businesses. Zeenat Mushtaq received praise from him for her significant contribution to the business community in J&K. In order to pass on to the next generation the marketing expertise and business principles she has acquired, Zeenat now plans to take part in national and worldwide expos. The Lt. Governor shared the insightful advice given by Sheikh Mohammad Saleem of Srinagar, Sankarshan of Samba, and Mushtaq Ahmed Lone of Budgam regarding how to advance cooperative societies, improve the performance of the Cooperative Consumer Federation and Primary Agriculture Credit Societies, and turn the Swachh Abhiyan into a Jan Abhiyan. [caption id="attachment_4022" align="alignnone" width="212"] On the occasion of Navratri, LG Sinha shares the…

MeT predicts heavy snowfall in higher reaches on Monday

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SRINAGAR: Metrological Department Jammu and Kashmir has predicted widespread rain and snowfall at many places and said even heavy snowfall can't be ruled out in higher reaches in Monday. "𝙒𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙣/𝙎𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡(…

Earthquake tremors jolt Delhi, neighbouring areas

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NEW DELHI: On Sunday, there was a 3.1-magnitude earthquake that was felt in the Delhi-NCR area. The earthquake's centre was located 10 km beneath the surface, nine kilometres from Haryana's Faridabad. This occurred a few days after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook western Nepal, sending significant vibrations to regions of North India, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. It was the most powerful of several quakes that rocked the nation one after another. A significant 6.3 magnitude earthquake also occurred in Afghanistan on Sunday, roughly 34 kilometres outside of Herat, the province capital. It took place a little more than a week after numerous powerful earthquakes and aftershocks decimated entire villages across the nation. [caption id="attachment_4015" align="alignnone" width="300"] Earthquake tremors jolt Delhi, neighbouring areas[/caption]

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