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“Sad that politics is being done on this”: Speaker Birla on security breach incident in LS

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

NEW DELHI: Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla said on Monday that a high-level committee is looking into the security breach that occurred on December 13 and that he was troubled by the "politicisation" of the matter. During Question Hour, the Speaker informed the members that the Lok Sabha secretariat is responsible for overseeing Parliament's security and that the suspension of certain opposition members had nothing to do with the events of December 13 but rather with the members' bringing of placards to the House. He claimed that some of the recommendations made to him at the all-party meeting to improve the security of the parliament had already been put into practice and that a high-level committee had started its investigation.The Speaker asked the members to take their seats and stated that he will continue to consult with them on the matter. "It is regrettable that this issue is being politicised...It is disrespectful to the House's dignity to enter the Well and shout slogans. I want to talk about important issues with your (the opposition's) cooperation," he said. Amit Shah, the home minister, is under pressure from the opposition parties to make a statement regarding the events of December 13. The Speaker adjourned the House until noon while the members persisted in their protest. [caption id="attachment_7420" align="alignnone" width="300"] "Sad that politics is being done on this": Speaker Birla on security breach incident in LS[/caption]

LeT module tasked to kill off-duty cops busted: DGP

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Srinagar, Dec 17 : Three militants involved in the December 9 attack on a police constable in Bemina were taken into custody after police in Srinagar busted a militant module that was out to kill police officers who were not on duty. At a press conference held today at the Police Control Room (PCR) in this location, Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain stated that following extensive investigations and impenetrable evidence, police had determined that three individuals were responsible for the attack: Danish Ahmed Mala Sector A, Hamdaniya Colony, Bemina; Mehnan Khan, son of Mehraj Din Khan of Khawajapora, Rainawari; and Imtiyaz Ahmed Khanday, son of Taria Ahmed Khanday, Hamdaniya Coloney Sect A, Bemina."FIR number 112/23 has been registered in Police Station Bemina under Section 7/27 307, IPC 16, 18, and 38 ULAP," he stated in this regard. According to the DGP, the three were working for Pulwama-born handler Hamza-Burhan, who is based in Pakistan.Danish Malla, the mastermind among the three terrorists, devised a plan to attack Muhammad Hafiz Chak, a police constable who was returning home on December 9 after doing his duty. Six bullets were fired at him; two went through, and one struck his spine, which the physicians had to remove. "The constable who was injured is stable," he said. At Hamdaniya Colony, Bemina, Imtiyaz Ahmed Khanday had fired at the constable Hafiz. He said that Imtiyaz Ahmed Khanday produced the weapon of offense—a Canik TP09 pistol made in Turkey—as well as one magazine and one 9 mm round during questioning.Seven rounds, one magazine, and a second CanikTP09 pistol manufactured in Turkey were taken from Mehnan Khan. Two magazines and fifty-seven 9mm rounds were found from Danish Mall, the speaker added, mentioning the terrorists' ties to Lashkar-e-Toiba/TRF. According to the police chief, the trio that was arrested had prepared a long list of police officers that they intended to target during the course of their investigations. "While there were other people on the list as well, police officers made up the majority of the targets," he said.According to Swain, additional weapons, including CanikTP09 pistols, are being dropped from drones and forcefully entered J&K. He continued, "Such weapons are easy to carry because of their light weight." When asked if there was a link between the module and the death of police inspector Masroor Ahmed Wani, who was attacked on October 29 while playing cricket at Eidgah in Srinagar, the DGP replied that the National Investigation Agency was looking into the matter. He applauded police for their thorough investigation and successful prosecution of the accused in the Bemina cop attack case. [caption id="attachment_7417" align="alignnone" width="300"] LeT module tasked to kill off-duty cops busted: DGP[/caption]

Dawood Ibrahim Hospitalised In Karachi After Suspected Poisoning: Reports

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NEW DELHI, Dec 18: TV reports state that Dawood Ibrahim, the fugitive who masterminded the 1993 Mumbai blasts, has been admitted to a hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. It is said that he was poisoned. According to reports citing sources, Dawood has also been detained at the hospital under strict security. The neighbour of India denied the claims that the wanted criminal has been in Pakistan for decades, despite multiple reports claiming otherwise. His nephew also reported to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in January 2023 that he had remarried in Pakistan and was now residing in Karachi with his family.Over 250 people lost their lives and thousands more were injured as a result of the 1993 bombings. The NIA claims that Dawood, along with Anees, Chhota Shakeel, Javed Chikna, Tiger Memon, and others, is the leader of the global terrorist network known as D Company. The NIA further states that the syndicate is actively collaborating with LeT, Jaish, and Al Qaeda and is engaged in a variety of terrorist and criminal activities, including the smuggling of arms, narcoterrorism, money laundering, the circulation of FICN, and the unauthorised possession and acquisition of crucial assets for the purpose of raising terror funds.A cash reward of Rs 25 lakh has been announced by the NIA for information leading to the arrest of Dawood Ibrahim and other members of his international terror syndicate, D-Company. The NIA filed a case against Dawood Ibrahim and company in 2022. Cash rewards of Rs 20 lakh for Shakeel Shaikh, alias Chhota Shakeel, and Rs 15 lakh each for Haji Anees, alias Anees Ibrahim Shaikh, Javed Patel, alias Javed Chikna, and Ibrahim Mushtaq Abdul Razzaq Memon, alias Tiger Memon, were also announced by the NIA in exchange for information leading to the arrest of Dawood's four main associates.Dawood is listed as a "individual terrorist" under the Fourth Schedule of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967, and was designated a "global terrorist" by the UN under UNSC Resolution 1267. [caption id="attachment_7414" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dawood Ibrahim Hospitalised In Karachi After Suspected Poisoning: Reports[/caption]

Gulmarg coldest place in Kashmir at minimum temp of – 8°C

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SRINAGAR: According to officials on Monday, Gulmarg in north Kashmir saw the coldest night of the season, with minus eight degrees Celsius, while Srinagar city saw a warmer night because of the overcast skies. One of the base camps for the yearly Amarnath Yatra, Pahalgam in the Anantnag district of south Kashmir, recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.8 degrees Celsius, a drop of more than four notches, according to reports. On Sunday night, Srinagar's lowest temperature was 0.5 degrees Celsius. Kokernag recorded 1.1 degrees Celsius, Kupwara minus 2.2 degrees Celsius, and Qazigund 0.8 degrees Celsius. For the next few days, the weatherman has predicted that the valley will mostly experience dry conditions. [caption id="attachment_7411" align="alignnone" width="300"] Gulmarg coldest place in Kashmir at minimum temp of - 8°C[/caption]

JKP train women in arms to join VDGs

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DODA: A group of 250 women are being trained by the police in the Doda district to become Village Defence Guards (VDGs), which will enable them to stop terrorist activities in their communities. These rural women from the hilly district of Doda are receiving training in firearms and other fighting techniques in order to thwart the evil schemes of the peace enemy. "Motivated to play their roles in safeguarding their villages, these women came forward and opted for weapon training as over a dozen villagers were killed in Kulhand massacre by the terrorists in the year 2006," sources said. There are currently 875 VDGs with over 6000 members, of which only 4600 are compensated. Training in firing, area domination, and patrolling is provided to these VDG members. These VDG members, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Doda, are doing well and assisting law enforcement and other security agencies in monitoring anti-national elements. According to the SSP, the police have established firing ranges in Doda, Bhaderwah, and Gandoh where these VDG members receive regular training and practice firing. [caption id="attachment_7407" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP train women in arms to join VDGs[/caption]

Area domination operations launched in Poonch, Rajouri

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JAMMU: Area-wide dominance operations have been initiated in several locations within the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch with the aim of eliminating terrorists and their supporters, as well as locating their hiding places in forested areas, upper reaches, and other areas. In the Rajouri district's Thannamandi area, a few hideouts were broken during the operations, yielding a significant amount of weapons, ammunition, and explosives. Officials claim that joint teams of the Army, police, and paramilitary forces have been searching for militants in forests, mountains, and other vulnerable areas where they may have taken refuge."The officials stated that the area domination operations will increase pressure on the militants in the upper reaches and forests, resulting in encounters and their elimination." Just yesterday, at Thannamandi, security forces retrieved four grenades, materials to make IEDs, two pistols with four magazines, four hand grenades, bags, blankets, trousers and other items. It appears from the recoveries that the militants may have stayed nearby. Alternatively, it's possible that the Over Ground Workers (OGWs) dumped the shipment and intended for it to be picked up later, but the security forces recovered it in time. [caption id="attachment_7404" align="alignnone" width="300"] Area domination operations launched in Poonch, Rajouri[/caption]

Chinar Warriors rescue over 60 stranded tourists in Gulmarg

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GULMARG: The Chinar Warriors came to the aid of up to 61 tourists who were stranded at Gulmarg in northern Kashmir on Saturday, December 16. Following nonstop snowfall in the region on Saturday, the tourists—including women and children—were stranded. The Indian Army released a press release stating that the tourists became stranded due to the drop in temperature caused by the snowfall. To lessen their suffering, the Army jawans gave them sleeping bags, heating equipment, and hot meals. J&K's Gulmarg is a well-known tourist destination throughout the world. The area was transformed into a wintry paradise on Saturday following another round of snowfall. Numerous roads in the area were reportedly blocked by the snowfall, making life more difficult for the locals.However, the Chinar Warriors have previously assisted the valley's inhabitants. The group planned a medical camp at Taratpora and Ramhall on Saturday. In order to save lives and property on Friday, the group assisted the fire department in putting out the fire in the Manasbal neighbourhood of Kashmir's Bazipore area. The Chinar Warriors are members of the Chinar Corps, the XC Corps of the Indian Army. They oversee military operations in the Kashmir Valley and have participated in all military confrontations with China and Pakistan, their neighbours. [caption id="attachment_7401" align="alignnone" width="300"] Chinar Warriors rescue over 60 stranded tourists in Gulmarg[/caption]

CS addresses 41st National Pensioners Day celebrations at Jammu

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JAMMU: Atal Dulloo, the chief secretary, stated today that since retirees have devoted the majority of their lives to serving their country, we should honour and respect them in all aspects of life. The Central Government Pensioners Welfare Association Jammu (CGPWAJ) organised the 41st National Pensioners Day celebrations at Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), where the Chief Secretary gave a historic speech. On the occasion were retired Civil Service officers and officers from other central departments, as well as State Election Commissioner B.R. Sharma, Patron CGPWAJ, S.S. Wazir, President CGPWAJ, Vice President CGPWAJ, and General Secretary CGPWAJ, K.B. Jandial.Speaking to the assembly, the Chief Secretary thanked the retired officers for their commitment and unwavering work throughout their careers. He thanked the elderly for their tenacity, diligence, and commitment, which have built a strong foundation for a prosperous country. Atal Dulloo emphasised the significance of honouring and respecting the retirees, acknowledging their role in forming the future of the country and asserting that they have served as role models for aspiring officers in terms of performance and behaviour. The Chief Secretary also cited the Supreme Court's historic ruling, which recognised that pensions are rights rather than gifts that enable retirees to live respectable lives after dedicating their valuable time to the public good. In his speech, Dulloo praised a number of CGPWAJ projects and gave them the assurance that the UT administration is dedicated to resolving their complaints. On this occasion, the Chief Secretary also gave recognition to the retirees who had reached the age of 85 or older. Speaking at the event, President CGPWAJ Kuldeep Khoda stated that since the decisions made by the pensioners have shaped the future of our younger generation, they should be a source of guidance for upcoming officers.Patron CGPWAJ, S.S. Wazir, spoke extensively about the accomplishments and operations of the organisation in his speech, and General Secretary, K.B. Jandial, educated the audience on the significance of the day. Vote of thanks was presented by Vice President CGPWAJ. Earlier, on the fringes of the festivities, the Chief Secretary opened the Geriatric Wellness Awareness Camp, which was organised by the Central Government Pensioners Welfare Association Jammu (CGPWAJ) and the Directorate of AYUSH J&K. Ayurvedic treatment of certain age-related diseases was discussed in a health talk given by medical officers from the AYUSH Department as part of the event. Dr. Arun Gupta discussed a range of illnesses, geriatric syndromes that are common in the elderly, and Ayurvedic treatment for them.Additionally, he emphasised the benefits of Ksharsutra, Panchkarma, and Yoga in the treatment of a range of geriatric health conditions. Similarly, Dr. Monika Gupta discussed how Ayurvedic-based mental health care interventions and yoga can be used to manage mental health issues in the elderly population. She forced the pensioners to perform Dhyana, Bhramni Pranayama, and other yoga poses. [caption id="attachment_7398" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS addresses 41st National Pensioners Day celebrations at Jammu[/caption]

J&K Congress to discuss with AICC devising means to safeguard land jobs of locals: Rajni Patil

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

JAMMU: Following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the repeal of Article 370, AICC Jammu and Kashmir incharge Rajni Patil stated on Sunday that the central leadership of the Congress will be consulted in order to come up with a plan to protect locals' jobs and land. On December 11, the Supreme Court affirmed the Center's decision to repeal Article 370, which gave the former state of Jammu and Kashmir special status. The court also ordered that statehood be restored "as soon as possible" and that assembly elections be held by September 30 of the following year. Patil also reaffirmed that the J&K assembly election should be the starting point for the implementation of the law providing for the reservation of 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies."JKPCC's demand for seeking means to safeguard land and jobs besides natural resources and other identities of the locals shall be taken up with the All India Congress Committee (AICC) for respecting aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir," she stated to reporters. "Throughout the whole Bharat Jodo Yatra in J&K, people had adamantly brought up this issue with Rahul Gandhi. Citing Article 371 that grants "special status" to twelve states, Patil stated, "Our Constitution is quite flexible to accommodate the divergent aspirations and demand of the vast country which is full of diversities, which is our strength." In an apparent jab at the central BJP leadership, "which is on top of the world" in light of the recent results, she said that history is witness to the fact that every pride has fallen, citing Ravana as an example. In the most recent assembly elections, Patil asserted that the BJP had received 4.81 crore votes, while the Congress had received 4.91 crore. "So the Congress is a strong force all over the country including in J&K" . Speaking to employees, she said that if the Modi administration had been sincere, the women's reservation law would have been put into effect in time for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections; instead, it has been postponed until after 2029, which she described as "injustice to half of the population".Patil backed the previous government employee pension plan and declared that it would be carried out here as well if the Congress took over in J&K. In his brief speech, Vikar Rasool Wani, the president of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), urged the party's cadres to prepare for the assembly elections and "expose the wrong policies" of the BJP, which he claimed had "destroyed the future" of youths and imposed enormous taxes on the populace. The Congress will vigorously bring up issues pertaining to all segments of society, such as the unemployed, workers, and daily gamblers. If the people wish to overthrow this regime, it is their only remaining option," he continued. [caption id="attachment_7395" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Congress to discuss with AICC devising means to safeguard land jobs of locals: Rajni Patil[/caption] …

Lt Governor attends Mahamana Malaviya Mission’s event at Bengaluru

editor December 17, 2023Leave a comment

Mahamana is the light on our path. His life-long campaigns had awakened the conscience of the entire nation and made profound impact on society, economy & education: LG Through his works, Pt Madan Mohan Malaviya…

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