Jammu Bulletin

India’s power consumption rise nearly 8 pc to 847 billion units in first half of FY24

editor October 8, 2023

NEW DELHI: In the first half of current fiscal year, from April to September, India's electricity consumption increased by about 8% to approximately 847 billion units (BU), indicating an uptick in economic activity. According to the official figures, from April to September 2023, electricity consumption increased from 786 BU to around 847 BU. The extensive unseasonal rain in April, May, and June, according to industry analysts, may have had an impact on the nation's electricity consumption, which may have increased by double digits. They claimed that the exceptionally high humidity levels, which led to an increase in the use of cooling appliances such fans, coolers, and air conditioners, caused a significant rebound in both power demand and consumption starting in August. Additionally, they claimed that the increase in power use in August and September was primarily the result of the humid weather, which also boosted business activity ahead of the holiday season. The data also reveals that during April through September 2023, peak power demand reached a new high of 241 GW, up from 215.88 GW in the first half of fiscal 2022–2023.The country's electricity demand was predicted by the power ministry to reach 229 GW in the summer. Due to unseasonal rain, the demand did not reach the anticipated…

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PM praised Indian Athletes For Winning Highest-Ever 107 Medals At Asian Games

editor October 8, 2023

New Delhi, Oct 8: The highest-ever total of 107 medals won by Indian athletes at the Asian Games was hailed as a "historic achievement" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also praised the competitors' unyielding resolve and laborious efforts on behalf of the country. With their sweat, blood, and labour over the past two weeks, Indian competitors have reached the mystical mark of 107 medals at the Asian Games. What a historic accomplishment for India in the Asian Games! Modi wrote in a post on X. The fact that our wonderful athletes brought home 107 medals, the most ever, and the best performance in the previous 60 years, has the entire country in raptures.He asserted that the athletes' steadfast devotion, unwavering fervour, and dedication had elevated the nation. "Their victories have given us moments to remember, inspired us all, and reaffirmed our commitment to excellence," said Modi. Up till the athletes decide to reset it in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan in 2026, India's tally of 107 medals, which concluded its participation in the Games on Saturday, will endure in the national psyche.India's overall medal total in Hangzhou was 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze, an enormous improvement over the 70 medals the team won in Jakarta in 2018. [caption id="attachment_3693" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM praised Indian Athletes For Winning Highest-Ever 107 Medals At Asian Games[/caption]

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JKP Initiates Proclamation Proceedings Against 2 Absconding Militants In Shopian

editor October 8, 2023

Srinagar, Oct 7: In the Shopian area of south Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir police, along with the Revenue department, started proclamation proceedings against two fugitive militants on Saturday. Abid Ramzan Sheikh of Chotipora Shopian and Bilal Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Cheki Cholen, who is reportedly implicated in numerous acts of terrorism, have been the subject of proclamation proceedings, according to the police. At least eight FIRs have been filed against the pair.Shopian Tanushree, a senior superintendent of police (SSP), stated that the district police were collaborating closely with other authorities to follow the law and prosecute these individuals. She claimed that because an open, non-bailable warrant against them was still outstanding as of September 6, 2023, these proceedings had been started against active terrorists who were eluding capture. Accordingly, proclamation notice under section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) issued by the Hon'ble Court of the NIA has been pasted/circulated at their residences and other notable places in their respective native villages, along with revenue officials, with instructions that said wanted terrorists shall surrender before investigation officer or honourable court of law otherwise further proceedings will be initiated in accordance with the law against them, the SSP said.The Shopian Police also used drumming to alert the public to their continued efforts to capture the aforementioned active militants, who are necessary for the investigation of instances involving terrorism. The proclamation procedures and property attachment, according to the police, are a part of a larger effort to combat terrorism and uphold the rule of law. The Top police commander added, "We ask the people to maintain vigilance and provide information that may assist in the capture of these active terrorists. [caption id="attachment_3690" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP Initiates Proclamation Proceedings Against 2 Absconding Militants In Shopian[/caption]

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3 arrested for stealing jewelery worth Rs 1.70 lakh from passenger train

editor October 8, 2023

JAMMU, Oct 7: =According to the Railway Police, they have detained three interstate thieves for their role in the theft of gold and silver jewellery worth Rs. 1.70 lakh from a passenger train in Jammu. According to a police spokesperson, on October 10, 2022, a woman went to Police Station GRP Jammu and said that on Platform Number 1 of the Jammu Tawi Railway Station, unidentified burglars had taken her gold and silver items.According to him, a case FIR number 15/2022 under section 380 of the IPC was registered at Police Station GRP Jammu in response to the written complaint, and an investigation immediately began. He added that a number of individuals were questioned during the inquiry and that technical proof was gathered. In this regard, he noted that Albeena Malik, SDPO Railway Jammu, was in charge of the SIT, which had been established by SSP Railway Jammu Mohan Lal Kaith.According to the police spokeswoman, Inspector Madan Lal oversaw various searches that were carried out by the investigative teams in Haryana over the course of the inquiry. He claimed that three suspects were finally apprehended on October 3, 2023, confessed to their involvement in the crime, and upon their admission, the ornaments that had been stolen were found. Under the direction of Niaz Ahmed, SHO Police Station GRP Jammu, the Railway Police have recovered more than 200 grammes of gold jewellery totaling Rs 14.5 lakh during the past three months in FIRs 15/2022 and 15/2023. [caption id="attachment_3687" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3 arrested for stealing jewelery worth Rs 1.70 lakh from passenger train[/caption]

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DGP Dilbag sanctions around Rs 2 cr welfare loan, relief

editor October 8, 2023

JAMMU: Dilbag Singh, the director general of police (DGP), has approved a welfare loan of Rs 1.77 crore for 141 police officers. In order to fulfil the immediate financial needs of 106 retired police officers and the Next of Kin (NoK) of the martyred/deceased officers, he has additionally approved over Rs 22 lakh. According to an order made in this regard, the DGP has approved a welfare loan of more than Rs 1.58 crore in favour of 121 police officers for their own weddings or the nuptials of their children.Similar to this, Rs 17 lakh has been approved for 12 police officers to cover the costs of their children's higher education or professional training, and Rs 1.50 lakh has been approved for three police officers to cover the cost of circumcising their children. According to another order, 79 retired police officers and the NoK of the deceased officers have each been granted a welfare benefit of more than Rs 15 lakh to help with their financial necessities. The DGP has also approved Rs 1 lakh for each of the four NoK of the deceased police officers to be used for their daughters' weddings. Additionally, a welfare aid of more than Rs 3 lakh has been approved in favour of 23 NoK of the martyred police officers/SPOs to help them with their financial needs for medical expenses or the weddings of their children. Police officers are granted a welfare loan that is repaid and paid back in equal monthly installments from their pay, all without interest. The granted welfare relief is not, however, transferable. [caption id="attachment_3683" align="alignnone" width="242"] DGP Dilbag sanctions around Rs 2 cr welfare loan, relief[/caption]

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4 Held For Attack On Joint Team Of Police, NCB In Samba

editor October 8, 2023

Jammu, Oct 7: In the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, four persons were detained on Saturday for their suspected involvement in an attack on a joint police and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) squad. When they were attacked during a Thursday night raid on the home of drug smuggler Mushtaq Ali alias "Kaka" in Sarore, two detectives from the police and NCB, respectively, suffered serious injuries. According to a police spokesman, the attack on the police and NCB teams resulted in the arrest of four hardened offenders, namely Mushtaq Ahmad Mohd Rashid alias Shida of Samba and Farooq Ahmad and Bashir Ahmed of Jammu. According to him, the Bari Brahmana police station has received a case under the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act. Police teams are undertaking raids at various suspected hideouts, according to Samba Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Benam Tosh, and all attackers will soon be in jail. [caption id="attachment_3680" align="alignnone" width="300"] 4 Held For Attack On Joint Team Of Police, NCB In Samba[/caption]

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115 recruited constables passed out from BSF training center

editor October 8, 2023

SRINAGAR: On Saturday, 115 Border Security Force (BSF) recruit constables graduated from the BSF's Humhama Subsidiary Training Centre (STC). The event's primary guest, Inspector General BSF, Frontier Kashmir, Ashok Yadav, examined the parade. Yadav admired the parade's highlight, an outstanding show of competence, talent, and coordination. He congratulated the recruits on moving up in the BSF career ladder by becoming Constables (General Duty) and urged them to serve the country bravely and enthusiastically. The chief guest congratulated the Commandant STC BSF Kashmir and instructional staff for their successful efforts in providing extensive training to the trainees and preparing them for the challenges they…

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DC sets target of 12500 skill development trainings

editor October 8, 2023

JAMMU: Today, a conference to evaluate skill development initiatives in the district was presided over by District Development Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya. Representatives from many departments, institutes, and organisations involved in entrepreneurial development, skill training, and other initiatives attended the meeting, which aimed to coordinate and concentrate their efforts for better implementation and societal good. The meeting set the lofty goal of offering over 12,500 opportunities for skill development training. The DDC gave each group particular goals to work towards, underlining the significance of providing qualified youngsters and adults with possibilities for skill development and self-employment. Officers from the Rural Development Department, the PM Mahila Shakti Kendra, the Industries Department, the Employment and Counselling Department, SBI, RSETI, the Handlooms Department, JKEDI, KVIB, the Government Polytechnic and Industrial Training Institute, among other departments, were among the attendees. The DDC stressed to the audience the importance of rural and border inhabitants in the development of the district. No matter where they were located, he pledged to assist outreach initiatives on behalf of these communities. The gathering placed a special emphasis on women's empowerment. The DDC praised women's abilities and progressivism while emphasising the need to give them equal access to economic opportunity and respectable employment. A number of people attended the meeting, including Assistant Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Seointra, Assistant Commissioner for Development Preeti Sharma, Lead District Manager SBI, and the Principals of Government Polytechnic Colleges and Industrial Training Institutes. [caption id="attachment_3674" align="alignnone" width="300"] DC sets target of 12500 skill development trainings[/caption]

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GST Council Decides To Levy 5 Pc Tax On Millet-Based Flour, If Sold In Pre-Packaged And Labelled Form: FM

editor October 7, 2023

New Delhi, Oct 7: According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the GST Council voted on Saturday to impose a reduced 5% tax on millet-based flour when it is supplied in pre-packaged and labelled form. If sold loose, flour containing at least 70% millet will be subject to 0% GST; if sold pre-packaged and labelled, it will be subject to 5% GST. The maximum age of the President and members of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) was also resolved at the 52nd GST Council meeting, which was presided over by the Union finance minister and attended by state counterparts. The GSTAT President's age cap will be 70 years, while the members' age cap will be 67 years.The President and members of GSTAT are now allowed to be 67 and 65 years old, respectively, instead of the previous age restrictions. The Council also voted to exempt alcohol intended for human use from the tax and lower the GST on molasses from 28 to 5 percent. [caption id="attachment_3669" align="alignnone" width="300"] GST Council Decides To Levy 5 Pc Tax On Millet-Based Flour, If Sold In Pre-Packaged And Labelled Form: FM[/caption]

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“We Are At War, Our Enemy Will Pay Price” Israel PM

editor October 7, 2023

Tel Aviv [Israel], Oct 7: Following today's attack by Hamas terrorists with hundreds of rockets, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the following statement on Saturday. "Israeli citizens, we are at war. In a video released on X, formerly known as Twitter, Netanyahu declared, "Not an operation, not an escalation, at war. He said in a video statement that "We are at war and we will win," according to a translation by Reuters. He continued, "Our enemy will pay a price the likes of which it has never known. The Israeli Prime Minister's comments came after missiles from Gaza were fired into Israel.The most recent reports state that the Hamas rocket fire has resulted in at least 5 deaths and more than 100 injuries. According to The Times of Israel, Israel's south and centre were subjected to continuous rocket fire for more than 3.5 hours on Saturday morning. A statement from Lapid's office stated that "Israel is in an emergency" and that Lapid would support a "harsh military response" to the coordinated strike by Hamas. As required by the Israel Defence Force, Yoav Gallant, Israel's minister of defence, approved the draught of reserve personnel.The Jerusalem Post said that he also declared a "special security situation" on Israel's Homefront, within a range of 0 to 80 km from the Gaza Strip. He added that this allowed the IDF to further provide safety instructions to people at "close and relevant sites." The newspaper had earlier reported that Hamas fighters had entered Israel following a barrage of rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. Red alert warning sirens were set off after the strike in Tel Aviv, which is around 70 km from the Gaza Strip, as well as in the southern Israeli communities of Sde Boker, Arad, and Dimona. [caption id="attachment_3665" align="alignnone" width="300"] “We Are At War, Our Enemy Will Pay Price” Israel PM[/caption]

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