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Biggest ever: Rajya Sabha suspends 45 MPs in a day; 11 until privilege committee’s report received

editor December 19, 2023Leave a comment

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Monday suspended 45 opposition MPs for their "misconduct" during House proceedings, marking the largest action in the House's history in a single day. Of the 45 MPs on suspension, 34 will remain so until the end of the Winter Session, which ends on December 22, and 11 will remain so until the Rajya Sabha's Committee on Privileges' reports are received. "This is the biggest ever suspension in the history of Rajya Sabha, when 45 legislators were suspended in a day," according to Rajya Sabha Secretariat sources.Congress leader Pramod Tiwari, Jairam Ramesh, Amee Yajnik, Naranbhai J. Rathwa, Syed Nasir Hussain, Phulo Devi Netam, Shaktisinh Gohil, KC Venugopal, Rajani Ashokrao Patil, Ranjeet Ranjan, Imran Pratapgarhi, and Randeep Singh Surjewala; TMC members Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Mohammed Nadimul Haque, Abir Ranjan Biswas, Santanu Sen, Mausam Noor, Prakash Chik Baraik, and Samirul Islam; and DMK member M Shanmugam are among those suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session. The following people are in the list: N R Elango, Kanimozhi NVN Somu and R Girirajan; Manoj Kumar Jha and Faiyaz Ahmad of Rashtriya Janata Dal; V Sivadasan of CPI (M); Ram Nath Thakur and Aneel Prasad Hegde of JDU; Vandana Chavan of NCP; Ram Gopal Yadav and Javed Ali Khan of Samajwadi Party; Mahua Maji of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha; Kerala Congress (M) MP Jose K Mani; and Independent legislator Ajit Kumar Bhuyan.In addition, Congrrss's Jebi Mather Hisham, L Hanumanthaiah, Neeraj Dangi, Rajmani Patel, Kumar Ketkar, and G C Chandrashekhar, CPI's Binoy Viswam and Sandosh Kumar P, DMK's M Mohamed Abdulla, and CPI (M) lawmakers John Brittas and AA Rahim are among the 11 MPs whose names were suspended and forwarded to the Rajya Sabha Committee of Privileges. During this Winter Session of the Parliament, 46 Rajya Sabha MPs have been suspended in total. Derek O'Brien of TMC was placed on suspension last week and had his name forwarded to the Committee on Privileges. Those names referred to the Privileges Committee will remain on hold until the panel submits its report to the House; the committee has been asked to provide a report in three months. Following the suspension of 33 Lok Sabha members for "misconduct" for the duration of the monsoon session, the Rajya Sabha took new action just hours later. The Chairman asked the suspended members to vacate the precincts after the House adopted the motion for suspension. The House was then adjourned for the day by him. Piyush Goyal, the leader of the Rajya Sabha, made the motion to suspend the MPs. The Rajya Sabha convened at 4.30 pm after several adjournments during the morning. The disruption of proceedings was caused by the MPs' trooping into the House well and their persistent sloganeering. Shortly after, the suspension was declared. [caption id="attachment_7462" align="alignnone" width="300"] Biggest ever: Rajya Sabha suspends 45 MPs in a day; 11 until privilege committee's report…

Illegal mining: Police begins cancellation of registration of 1,378 vehicles in Jammu

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JAMMU: According to officials, the police started the process of cancelling the registration of 1,378 cars that were involved in illicit mining operations in the Jammu district on Monday. 1,378 multiple vehicles involved in these illegal operations have been seized by the police as a result of their decisive action against illegal mining activities, they said. According to an officer, the relevant department has started the process of cancelling the registration of any vehicles linked to these unlawful mining operations. He continued by saying that it was discovered that the seized cars were actively engaged in illicit mining operations, flouting environmental laws and endangering the surrounding ecosystem severely.Under Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vinod Kumar, "illegal mining will not be tolerated as a means of exploitation of our natural resources." According to him, the police's actions are intended to stop these illegal activities and discourage people from taking part in activities that endanger public safety and the environment. Declaring that the Jammu Police is making every effort to look into and stop these illegal operations, the SSP threatened to cancel the registration of any cars whose owners or operators were found to be involved in illegal mining activities. "Swift and stringent measures are being undertaken to ensure that vehicles involved in illegal mining are promptly removed from circulation, reinforcing the commitment to preserving the environment and upholding legal norms," he stated. The SSP went on to say that anyone with relevant knowledge of similar illicit activity is urged to come forward and help law enforcement protect the integrity of the natural resources. [caption id="attachment_7459" align="alignnone" width="300"] Illegal mining: Police begins cancellation of registration of 1,378 vehicles in Jammu[/caption]

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra resonates triumphantly across all 116 Connected Panchayts in District Kishtwar

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

KISHTWAR, DECEMBER 18: The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) reached a significant milestone in Kishtwar District by completing coverage of 116 connected Panchayats in District Kishtwar today. Thousands of the populace in all the 13…

ACR reviews winter preparedness; Stock, supply position of essential commodities in Ramban District

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

RAMBAN, DECEMBER 18: Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Ramban, Giasul Haq today reviewed the winter preparedness including stock and supply position of essential commodities here at a meeting of Sub Divisional level officers. Reviewing the arrangements made by…

Illegal Mining | Police Begins Cancellation Of Registration Of 1,378 Vehicles In Jammu

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

JAMMU, Dec 18: According to officials, the police started the process of cancelling the registration of 1,378 cars that were involved in illicit mining operations in the Jammu district on Monday. 1,378 multiple vehicles involved in these illegal operations have been seized by the police as a result of their decisive action against illegal mining activities, they said. According to an officer, the relevant department has started the process of cancelling the registration of any vehicles linked to these unlawful mining operations. He went on to say that the seized cars were discovered to be heavily engaged in illicit mining activities, flouting environmental laws and endangering the surrounding ecology."Exploitation of our natural resources through illegal mining will not be tolerated," declared Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vinod Kumar. According to him, the police's actions are intended to stop these illegal activities and discourage people from taking part in activities that endanger public safety and the environment. Declaring that the Jammu Police is making every effort to look into and stop these illegal operations, the SSP threatened to cancel the registration of any cars whose owners or operators were found to be involved in illegal mining activities."We're taking quick action to make sure that cars used for illicit mining are taken out of service as soon as possible, demonstrating our dedication to protecting the environment and following the law," he continued. The SSP went on to say that anyone with relevant knowledge of similar illicit activity is urged to come forward and help law enforcement protect the integrity of the natural resources. [caption id="attachment_7448" align="alignnone" width="300"] Illegal Mining | Police Begins Cancellation Of Registration Of 1,378 Vehicles In Jammu[/caption]

5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ladakh, Tremors Felt Across J&K

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

JAMMU, Dec 18 : On Monday, authorities reported that an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck the Ladakh region and that tremors were felt throughout Jammu and Kashmir. An official from the Meteorological Department stated that the earthquake started in Kargil and occurred at 03:48 PM. He stated that while the tremors were felt throughout Jammu and Kashmir, there had not yet been any reports of casualties or property damage. The National Centre for Seismology posted on X, stating, "Earthquake of Magnitude:5.5, Occurred on 18-12-2023, 15:48:53 IST, Lat: 33.41 & Long: 76.70, Depth: 10 Km, Region: Kargil Ladakh." [caption id="attachment_7445" align="alignnone" width="234"] 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ladakh, Tremors Felt Across J&K[/caption]

Mehar Tunnel Excavation Along Jammu-Srinagar Highway Suspended After Bulges Appear On Sidewalls

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RAMBAN/JAMMU, Dec 18: The 270-kilometer Jammu-Srinagar national highway has "pressure and bulges" developing on its sidewalls, which has forced the suspension of excavation work for the Mehar tunnel, officials announced on Monday. Over a year and a half ago, work on the 780-meter C-type tunnel began in order to avoid the Mehar-Cafeteria section of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, which is prone to slides. After a significant landslip damaged the tunnel's mouth in June of this year, excavation on the Cafeteria Morh side of the tunnel was put on hold. Thus far, excavation work has covered almost 400 metres.An official from DMR Construction, the company doing the construction, stated that after "pressure and bulges" were found on the side walls, the excavation work was halted for the safety of the workers. On December 12, all equipment and labour were removed from the tunnel project. A senior DMR Construction official, Vinay Kumar, stated that the company has notified the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and that joint teams of experts and designers are expected to visit the tunnel for a comprehensive investigation. Due to the slow progress of the four-lane expansion of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, multiple deadlines have already been missed since the project began in 2011. [caption id="attachment_7442" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mehar Tunnel Excavation Along Jammu-Srinagar Highway Suspended After Bulges Appear On Sidewalls[/caption]

RS Passes Bills To Extend Women’s Reservation To J&K, Puducherry Amid Din, Adjourned Till 4 PM

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: After two bills to provide women's reservation in the legislative assemblies of Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir were approved by voice vote in the House amid a furore from the opposition over the security breach in Parliament, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned until 4 pm on Monday. The Lok Sabha last week passed two bills: the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill. The opposition parties, who have been demanding that Union Home Minister Amit Shah give a statement regarding the December 13 security breach in the House, have been continuously chanting slogans as the Upper House passed the Bills.Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar stated that there is "collective concern" regarding the security breach following the Bills' passage. Such incidents have also happened in the past. Speaker Lok Sabha has already constituted a high-level inquiry committee for an in-depth investigation of the incident and the formulation of a concrete action plan to ensure that such incidents do not occur. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that this august institution operates in the safest and most conducive atmosphere. The House will eventually be informed of its findings, the chairman stated.As the commotion persisted, Dhankhar declared that he was in a "helpless situation" and hoped that Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of the Opposition, would see him in his chamber. The House was then adjourned until 4 pm by the chairman. The Rajya Sabha met again at 2 pm after two adjournments in the morning session when opposition parties led by the Congress brought up the issue of a security breach in Parliament. Nityanand Rai, the Minister of State for Home Affairs, introduced the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill, both of which were passed in less than twenty minutes.Rai urged every member to vote "in favour of women's rights" by supporting the bills. Members expressed their support for the proposed laws during their brief remarks on the Bills. A few participants urged the federal government to schedule elections in Jammu and Kashmir as soon as possible. [caption id="attachment_7439" align="alignnone" width="300"] RS Passes Bills To Extend Women’s Reservation To J&K, Puducherry Amid Din, Adjourned Till 4 PM[/caption]…

Some suspended LS MPs protest with placards on steps of Parliament

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

NEW DELHI: On Monday, a few of the 13 suspended Lok Sabha members demonstrated in front of Parliament, holding placards and calling for Home Minister Amit Shah to issue a statement regarding the incident involving the security breach. With placards in hand, Congress MPs Mohammed Jawaid, Hibi Eden, Benny Behanan, Dean Kuriakose, and S Venkatesan of the CPI(M) protested against the government while seated on the steps of Makar Dwar of Parliament. According to Jawaid, the purpose of the protest is to convey the message that the events of December 13 were a major security breach, and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi ought to have addressed the House about it and explained to the citizens of the nation why it occurred."You (BJP leaders) praised the new Parliament building, claimed that it was fully secure, it has not even been four months and during a debate intruders came in the Lok Sabha chamber, what can be a bigger breach...so either the PM or the Home Minister (Amit Shah) should make a statement in the House," the congressman from Kishenganj said. On the suspension of the lawmakers, Jawaid stated, "We have seen in the four-and-a-half years, whenever someone has asked for answers from the prime minister, the home minister, Adani, suspension is a small thing, membership is being terminated, as we saw in Rahul Gandhi's case." As they entered and left the Parliament building, a number of opposition MPs stood in solidarity with the legislators who had been suspended and took pictures with them. On December 13, two protesters with opposition parties leaped from the visitors' gallery into the Lok Sabha chamber, demanding a statement from Shah. Shah's resignation has also been requested by some members. The government has maintained that the Lok Sabha secretariat is in charge of maintaining security in the Parliament complex and that it has been doing so in accordance with the Speaker's orders. It has also previously pointed out a great deal of these infractions, charging the opposition with politicising the matter.Due to their disruptive behaviour, thirteen opposition MPs—nine from the Congress and Kanimozhi of the DMK—were barred from the Lok Sabha for the balance of the session, which ends on December 22. The suspension has been met with criticism from opposition parties, who point out that their members have been suspended for bringing up the matter, while BJP MP Prathap Simha, who helped two accused carry smoke canisters on their way, has escaped punishment. [caption id="attachment_7436" align="alignnone" width="300"] Some suspended LS MPs protest with placards on steps of Parliament[/caption]

People Say Kashmir Is Mini-Switzerland, I Say Switzerland Is Mini-Kashmir: Bhagyashree

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

SRINAGAR, Dec 18: Actor Bhagyashree says that Kashmir is peaceful and stunning, and he questions why people travel abroad when India has so much natural beauty. The 54-year-old, who gained notoriety in 1989 with her feature debut "Maine Pyar Kiya," claimed that many travellers are eager to see the Valley but are afraid. "This place always brings to mind the couplet by Amir Khusro, 'If there is Paradise on Earth, it is here, it is here, it is here.'" During your lifetime, make sure to visit Kashmir. I don't know why people travel to Europe or Switzerland because this place is so serene and lovely. Why travel abroad when there is so much beauty in our own nation? At an Anantnag tourist resort, Bhagyashree said Kashmir is compared to Switzerland by some here, but I argue that Switzerland is more like Switzerland. Here, you experience inner serenity. You will never run into trouble because people are so wonderful, she continued. The actor also lauded the hospitality and food of Kashmir. She went on, "The people are as sweet as jaggery and the food is very tasty." Most recently, Bhagyashree appeared in the viral video "Sajni Shinde Ka," which also starred Nimrat Kaur and Radhika Madan. [caption id="attachment_7433" align="alignnone" width="300"] People Say Kashmir Is Mini-Switzerland, I Say Switzerland Is Mini-Kashmir: Bhagyashree[/caption]

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