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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…

Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials

New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…

Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…

Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah
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Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials
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Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials

BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…

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Govt working to eliminate terrorists, destroy separatist ecosystem in J&K: LG
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Govt working to eliminate terrorists, destroy separatist ecosystem in J&K: LG

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated on Monday that terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is dying and that the administration is developing a well-thought-out plan to eradicate terrorists as well as dismantle the "separatist ecosystem" in the Union territory. Sinha went on to say that after Article 370 was repealed in 2019, the government has taken a number of actions to bring Jammu and Kashmir's situation closer to normal and forward-moving. He went on to say that the recent terror attacks in Union territory were merely an attempt by anti-Indian forces supported by Pakistan toSinha was addressing an event here hosted by the Bharat Prakashan, which publishes the Organiser and Panchjanya periodicals inspired by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's frame of thinking. "There isn't a sound of gunfire in Jammu and Kashmir right now. All that is audible is the clamour of development. "Terrorism is dying," Sinha declared during the function. The Jammu and Kashmir LG responded to concerns later by saying that the only remaining option was to "completely" eradicate the separatist environment because it had been severely damaged. "We will have to completely root them out in the coming days," he stated. "It is true that there have been a few instances where the bordering nation has made great efforts.However, as of right now, I can assure you that efforts are being made in accordance with a carefully thought-out plan to eradicate the entire ecology (of terrorists and separatists)," Sinha claimed. There are attempts to bring "permanent peace" back, according to Sinha. He declared, "To a great extent, success has been achieved in this direction," and expressed the confidence that the administration will keep accomplishing achievement in line with the "expectations and aspirations" of the nation's citizens.  spark debate around the globe about how things in Jammu and Kashmir are still not normal. [caption id="attachment_9085" align="alignnone" width="300"] Govt working to eliminate terrorists, destroy separatist ecosystem in J&K: LG[/caption]

CS for laying focus on completion of schemes under JJM
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CS for laying focus on completion of schemes under JJM

JAMMU: While presiding over today's Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Apex Committee meeting, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo made a strong impression on all involved that the mission's primary goal should be to finish the schemes on schedule following the conclusion of the tendering and task allocation process. Along with other top executives from the department, the meeting was attended by the ACS, Jal Shakti Department, Principal Secretary, Finance, Secretary, Rural Development, Secretary, School Education, Mission Director, JJM, Chief Engineer, Kashmir/Jammu, and other senior officers.The Chief Secretary emphasised in her speech at this conference the significance of determining the sustainable water source for each scheme in order to fulfil the objective of achieving "Nal se Jal" for every family throughout the year. He emphasised the importance of doing the crucial feasibility studies in order to ensure that the schemes are effective in providing their customers with high-quality water. He urged the department to assign senior officers to oversee each plan's development and ensure that it satisfies all the requirements for the water delivery system. He even suggested designating a certain percentage of the work to be overseen by the relevant Chief Engineers, particularly for those projects involving groundwater sources or requiring electromechanical work to be finished. Dulloo also urged for strengthening the capacity of locals to carry out the testing of water delivered to them and operation of the related programmes. In order to maintain a pool of technically competent individuals in each village to oversee their projects, he advocated for as many locals as possible to receive training in the local technical institutions. He made a strong case for increasing the number of "Nal Jal Mitras" in order to improve the efficiency of the schemes and increase the testing frequency. In order for the panchayats to be approved as "Har Ghar Nal se Jal," he also demanded that plans be made for the schemes' upkeep and operation wherever they are required. In addition to taking the necessary steps to incorporate "water conservation" into the local school curriculum, as requested by the PM, he asked for intensifying IEC activities to raise public awareness. The group was briefed by the ACS, Jal Shakti, and Shaleen Kabra on the steps being taken to expedite the mission's progress. He said that, as of right now, 14,23,305 families throughout the districts of Jammu and Kashmir had tap connections, accounting for 76% of all households. He said that, just in the current fiscal year, almost 3,27,215 new households had been added.In terms of work execution, the ACS found that progress is satisfactory, with 6478 (98%) of the assigned works already completed, 5806 (88%) works having commenced on the ground, and 1571 works having been finished by the executing agencies. Regarding the monitoring of water quality, it was reported that around 204957 tests had been carried out at 98 labs located throughout the state in various parts of Utah. Additionally, it was announced that 7530 Free Testing Kits (FTKs) had been delivered to villages, and over 33000 women had received training on how to correctly utilise them. It was also mentioned that, of the 22 district labs, 10 have already received NABL certification, and the remaining ones will follow suit shortly. It was claimed that in addition to boosting Pani Samities' capacity, NGOs are brought in as ISAs and third party monitoring is implemented throughout the UT's panchayats to guarantee quality. It was also disclosed that the Food & Drug Controller is inspecting all the water testing labs at the tehsil/subdivision level to determine their suitability and preparedness for the assigned duties. The committee then made other decisions to ensure the smooth progress of this national mission and approved in principle the implementation of 79 schemes throughout the state of Utah to include the 57837 households that were left out in various districts of the state. [caption id="attachment_9081" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS for laying focus on completion of schemes under JJM[/caption]  …

J&K’s Batool Zehra sings Ram Bhajan in Pahari language
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J&K’s Batool Zehra sings Ram Bhajan in Pahari language

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir's Batool Zehra, a first year college student from Uri has sang a Ram bhajan in Pahari language to connect J&K with the Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha celebration, to be held on 22nd January in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Batool Zehra remarked "Our dear Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conducted an 11-day fast. He is acting in this way because on January 22 the country will see Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha ceremony. Lord Ram's bhajans reverberate throughout the entire nation today. Our initiative does not overlook Jammu and Kashmir." Speaking, Batool Zehra described her inspiration for a Ram bhajan. I have Ram Bhajan on tape in my native tongue. Muslim community members are also congratulating me." Batool Zehra emphasises the lessons she learned from Islam, which inspired her to sing a Ram bhajan. "We were taught to love our country by Imam Hussain, and I am from the Saiyyad group. Our brothers and sisters are people from every community. Both Muslims and Hindus have a duty to respect one another. Lord Ram's merits made him the greatest of all human beings. Additionally, he was the model of fairness and moral behaviour." Ahead of the major temple opening, which is expected to attract dignitaries and people from all walks of life, preparations are in full gear.The sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple will see the enthronement of Ram Lalla at noon on January 22 by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Beginning one week prior to the major celebration on January 16, Vedic rites will be performed for Ram Lalla's Pran-Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya. The ceremonial installation of Shri Ram Lalla inside the temple's sanctum sanctorum will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier, on Friday, PM Modi announced a unique 11-day 'anushthan' (ritual) ahead of the Pran Pratishtha celebration at Ayodhya's Ram Temple. [caption id="attachment_9069" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K's Batool Zehra sings Ram Bhajan in Pahari language[/caption]

JKP attaches property of notorious drug peddler in Kulgam
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JKP attaches property of notorious drug peddler in Kulgam

KULGAM: Monday saw the Jammu and Kashmir Police seize a well-known drug dealer's property in the Kulgam district of South Kashmir's Qimoh neighbourhood. As part of their ongoing proactive efforts to combat the drug trade, Kulgam Police today attached a 625 square foot, double-story residential property owned by a well-known drug dealer, Mashooq Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, R/O Khudwani Qaimoh, Kulgam, in accordance with section 68-F(2) of the NDPS Act 1985.The property was found to have been obtained unlawfully during the Kulgam police's investigation and inquiry. The owner initially obtained the property through the illegal trafficking of psychotropic and narcotic drugs. Pertinently the said drug seller is involved in Case FIR number 66/2023 of Police Station Qaimoh. This action demonstrates Kulgam Police's continued dedication to fighting the drug problem. Residents of the Kulgam district have applauded the police's initiative to attach real estate that has been raised or utilised in connection with drug dealers' illegal drug trafficking. [caption id="attachment_9056" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP attaches property of notorious drug peddler in Kulgam[/caption]