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J&K Govt asks it’s employees to attend Republic Day function as ‘Official Duty’

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JAMMU: As part of their official responsibilities in the Union Territory, the government of Jammu & Kashmir has requested that its staff members attend events on January 26. The Hon. Lieutenant Governor will preside over and take the salute during the Republic Day, 2024 major event, which is being hosted at Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu. It is required of all government and public sector enterprise employees stationed in Jammu to attend the event as part of their official duties. All department heads and chief executive officers of public sector enterprises are required to guarantee their own attendance at the event, as well as that of the staff members under their supervision. [caption id="attachment_9117" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Govt asks it’s employees to attend Republic Day function as ‘Official Duty’[/caption]

Verification Of Arms Licences Issued By Other States Must Be Done By Feb 15

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PATNA, Jan 16: Bihar residents who possess a firearm licence are requested to turn it in to the local police station or the appropriate authorities if the licence was obtained from another state and verification is still pending. In a circular to this effect, the state home department stated that the verification had to be completed by February 15. The agency has also called for rigorous compliance with a standard operating procedure for verification of arms permits. According to the statement, the action is intended to stop the influx of illicit weapons from Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland, and other northeastern states. Additionally, the home department has requested that district judges (DMs) firmly uphold the state's total prohibition against celebratory gunfire.“All DMs must ensure that the verification of weapon licences issued from other states must be completed by February 15 by the firearm owners. According to a letter from the home department, "Firearm owners whose licences have not been verified must deposit their weapons to the nearest police station or the competent authority until the verification is completed by February 15." It stated that these permits will be deemed unlawful if they are not validated by February 15 and that the owners will face appropriate legal action. The goal of adopting the standard operating procedure is to identify those having illicit guns, said a senior official of the home department on condition of anonymity.580 persons in the state have (arms) licences from Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland, and other northeastern states, according to earlier records. Of them, 288 do not have unique identifying numbers (UINs) and 174 do. The letter stated, "The actual number of such weapons will be much higher, even though 98 arms holders have applied for UIN numbers." The official stated that any arms licence issued by the relevant authorities must have the UIN written on it by law under the Arms Rules, 2016, and that any permit that does not have UIN is void. “It must be understood that UIN is to be issued to a licensee. He said there are rumours that many Bihari residents are obtaining weapons licences illegally from other states and that some of them are participating in organised crime within the state. In addition, the home department has requested that DMs make sure that the total prohibition against celebratory firing is strictly adhered to. "Celebration gunfire has been observed during weddings and other events, and movies or pictures are created and shared on social media. The law does not allow for this. All DMs are instructed to pursue legal action against offenders in the event of non-compliance," the letter stated. [caption id="attachment_9114" align="alignnone" width="300"] Verification Of Arms Licences Issued By Other States Must Be Done…

Govt Levies 50% Export Duty On Molasses; Extends Lower Import Duties On Edible Oil Till Mar 2025

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NEW DELHI, Jan 16: Starting on January 18, the government would levy a 50% charge on the export of molasses, a byproduct of sugarcane that is used as a raw ingredient to produce alcohol. A statement from the Finance Ministry stated that molasses that comes from the extraction or refinement of sugar will be subject to an export tariff of 50%. The Finance Ministry also announced that the current concessional duty rates on imports of refined and crude edible oils, including palm, soy, and sunflower, will be extended by one year, ending on March 31, 2025.In June of last year, the basic import duty on refined soybean oil and sunflower oil was lowered from 17.5% to 12.5%. India imports a minor amount of crude soft oil, especially soyabean, from Argentina in addition to palm oil, which is primarily from Indonesia and Malaysia. Oil made from sunflowers is imported from Russia and Ukraine. [caption id="attachment_9110" align="alignnone" width="300"] Govt Levies 50% Export Duty On Molasses; Extends Lower Import Duties On Edible Oil Till Mar 2025[/caption]

Cold wave in Kashmir, Srinagar records -4.6°C

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SRINAGAR: [caption id="attachment_9107" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cold wave in Kashmir, Srinagar records -4.6°C[/caption] , officials reported on Tuesday. According to them, the low temperature in Srinagar city on Monday night was minus 4.6 degrees Celsius, which was a decrease from the negative 4.3 degrees Celsius the night before. It was minus 4.4 degrees Celsius at Qazigund and minus 3.1 degrees Celsius at Gulmarg, a ski resort in north Kashmir. According to officials, Pahalgam, located in the Anantnag region of south Kashmir and used as one of the base camps for the yearly Amarnath Yatra, experienced a minimum temperature of minus 5.4 degrees Celsius.Kokernag town had a minimum temperature of -2.3 degrees Celsius, while Kupwara recorded a minimum temperature of -4.4 degrees Celsius. According to the government, Kashmir has had a dry and mainly snowless winter, which has led to chilly nights and warmer than normal days. According to them, Srinagar's daytime temperatures were more than eight degrees warmer than average for this time of year. The 40-day severe winter "Chilla-i-Kalan" that is now affecting Kashmir causes temperatures to drop sharply, causing pipes and other bodies of water to freeze. During this time, there is a greater likelihood of snowfall, and most places—especially the higher reaches—get a lot of snowfall. Due to the lengthy dry season that Kashmir has been experiencing, there was a 79% rainfall deficit in December and no precipitation in most of the territory during the first two weeks of January. While the upper portions of the region have gotten less snow than typical, most plain areas of Kashmir have not seen any snowfall. Up until January 21, the meteorological department has mostly predicted dry weather. The last day of "Chilla-i-Kalan" is January 31. After that, though, there will be two further rounds of cold: a 10-day "Chilla-i-Bachha" (baby cold) and a 20-day "Chilla-i-Khurd" (little cold).

Want to hop on to Rahul’s ‘Mohabbat Ki Dukaan’ bus? You’ll need a ticket!

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NAGALAND: For the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, anyone wishing to ride Rahul Gandhi's "Mohabbat ki Dukaan" bus must obtain a "special ticket," which has an image of the former Congress president dressed as his yatra avatar. The 'ticket' features a walking Gandhi in a T-shirt and trousers, signed by Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh. Posing with the ticket, Ramesh remarked in a post in Hindi on X, "This is the ticket for the 'Mohabbat Ki Dukaan' bus in which Rahul Gandhi is travelling in the Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra."Those who want to meet and talk to Rahul Gandhi in this journey of justice against the injustice of the last 10 years, have been given such tickets and called in the bus," he stated. Gandhi is travelling in a specially designed Volvo bus equipped with a hydraulic lift that allows the leader to address the assembly from above the bus. 'Mohabbat ki Dukaan' is printed on the bus, which Congress leaders are referring to as 'Mohabbat Ki Dukaan on wheels.' During the Kanyakumari to Kashmir Bharat Jodo Yatra, Gandhi coined the phrase "Mohabbat Ki Dukaan" and declared that he was opening a "shop for spreading love" in "Nafrat ka Bazaar," or "market of hate." Along with his party comrades, Gandhi landed in Khuzama village in Kohima district, which borders Manipur, on Monday evening, leading the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to Nagaland. The march, which will take place primarily by bus but also on foot over 6,713 miles through 100 Lok Sabha constituencies in 15 states, will come to an end on March 20 or 21 in Mumbai. [caption id="attachment_9104" align="alignnone" width="300"] Want to hop on to Rahul's 'Mohabbat Ki Dukaan' bus? You'll need a ticket![/caption]

Ravinder Raina starts BJP’s wall writing campaign in J&K

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JAMMU: In Jammu and Kashmir, J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina launched his party's wall-writing campaign on Monday. He sketched the party's emblem on a wall close to the party offices here, according to a press statement. The party's national president, J P Nadda, launched the campaign in Delhi earlier that same day. Speaking at the event, Ravinder Raina stated that the "wall writing" is a component of the party's campaign for the approaching Lok Sabha elections. In addition to writing "Ek Baar Fir Modi Sarkar" on the wall, he made a call to vote so that the Modi government would be re-formed and Jammu and Kashmir would continue to grow together with the rest of the country. He declared that by making sure that every booth in the area has wall writings, the Abhiyaan will be implemented on a ground level. "The political stability brought about by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union administration has strengthened the nation on all fronts and advanced it alongside its citizens. The party workers need to labour nonstop until the elections in order to carry out this development mission at the same pace, according to Raina. Additionally, he requested that they do everything in their power to ensure that the worthy public is aware of the public welfare programmes the Modi administration has started. In order to obtain unprecedented support for the Modi government in the next Lok Sabha elections, Raina encouraged party cadres to embrace the goals, policies, and accomplishments of the Modi government while carrying out development and public welfare initiatives in the community. [caption id="attachment_9101" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ravinder Raina starts BJP’s wall writing campaign in J&K[/caption]

Army’s 16 Corps GoC asks troops to remain steadfast in maintaining peace in Doda-Kishtwar

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JAMMU: Lt General Navin Sachdeva, the General Officer Commanding of 16 Corps, gave troops strict instructions on Monday to continue upholding the calm in the Doda-Kishtwar area. Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva, who just assumed the role of GoC for the White Knight Corps, is conducting a ground-zero visit to assess the security environment and the troops' operational readiness in the Jammu area. "Lt Navin Gen Sachdeva GOC, White Knight Corps visited Counter Insurgency Force (Delta) to ascertain operational preparedness in the Doda and Kishtwar region," the White Knight Corps stated on X.The GoC commended the units and the army for their excellent levels of operational readiness. It stated that he gave them strict instructions to uphold calm and harmony in the area. As a component of the Rashtriya Rifles, Delta Force is responsible for the Kishtwar, Doda, and Ramban districts in the Jammu region. [caption id="attachment_9098" align="alignnone" width="300"] Army’s 16 Corps GoC asks troops to remain steadfast in maintaining peace in Doda-Kishtwar[/caption]

ADGP Jammu chairs security review meet ahead of R-Day

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JAMMU: The Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu Zone, Anand Jain on Monday chaired a detailed security assessment meeting at the Zonal Police Headquarters to painstakingly plan for the Republic Day celebrations. Officers from the Army, BSF, CRPF, Armed Forces, District Police, and civil administration were present at the meeting, according to a statement. In order to create a strong security framework, ADGP Jammu, Anand Jain, emphasised throughout the meeting how important it is for law enforcement agencies, intelligence units, and stakeholders to work together. The assessment covered traffic management, crowd control, and the use of advanced surveillance technology to improve situational awareness.Anand Jain advocated for good grassroots coordination to enable the smooth implementation of the national event, emphasising the need for individuals allocated to Republic Day tasks to get full briefings. Particular focus was placed on ensuring that MA Stadium was properly secured through security measures. Anand Jain took the initiative to direct intelligence agencies, especially SSP Jammu, to use all resources at their disposal for sophisticated intelligence collection in connection with Republic Day-2024 in order to prevent any anti-social or anti-national actions. Supervisory officers were advised to remain extremely vigilant inside their designated jurisdictions. Anand Jain emphasised the need of coordination and the need of successful cooperation between intelligence agencies, the Army, the PMF, traffic, and the Security Wing in their respective domains. In order to minimise disturbance for the general public attending the ceremony, SSP Jammu/SSP Traffic City, Jammu, was charged with identifying and designating appropriate parking spaces in advance and ensuring orderly parking and traffic arrangements. Key personnel from multiple units attended the conference, which was centred on working together to ensure a safe and well-run Republic Day celebration in 2024. [caption id="attachment_9094" align="alignnone" width="300"] ADGP Jammu chairs security review meet ahead of R-Day[/caption]

Drive to decongest Jammu city begins

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JAMMU: To improve the city's mobility and curb the menace of encroachment, the district administration Jammu today conducted an anti-encroachment drive across various bazaars in Jammu city. The drive was carried out collectively by Jammu…

Railway security in Jammu reviewed ahead of Republic Day

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JAMMU: According to officials, the Jammu region's railway security was examined on Monday in advance of Republic Day, and police were told to stay vigilant to prevent any unfortunate incidents. Mohan Lal Kaith, Senior Superintendent of Police (Railways), Jammu, presided over a high-level meeting where the topic of police operational readiness at the region's railway assets was discussed, according to the statement. As per the officials, the security protocols implemented for trains, bridges, tunnels, and rail lines were deliberated upon considering the current threat environment and the upcoming Republic Day. "All the officers were asked to remain alert to avoid any untoward incident in view of the Republic Day function on January 26," according to an official.The SSP (Rails) emphasised the importance of stepping up ground security and being extremely watchful and aware. The emphasis during the discussion was on the need for Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) officers to work together to undertake round-the-clock patrols in order to increase its effectiveness, according to the officials. Kaith went on to say that in order to rule out any acts of sabotage, train stations should make full use of its security apparatus and frisk guests extensively. The SSP instructed all station house officers (SHOs) and officers in command of police posts to personally carry out routine checks, especially at night, to make sure that instructions are carried out in full on the ground, according to the authorities. The SDPOs were instructed to routinely oversee and keep an eye on the performance of the officers and staff, and they noted that any deviation in performance was to be promptly reported to the SSP so that corrective action could be taken against the officials in question. An assessment of the intelligence inputs was also conducted during the conference. [caption id="attachment_9088" align="alignnone" width="300"] Railway security in Jammu reviewed ahead of Republic Day[/caption]

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