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| Bapu’s ideals source of inspiration for entire humanity: LG Sinha | | Addresses Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations | |  SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 02: Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today paid tributes to Pujya Mahatma Gandhi on his Janm-Jayanti. The Lieutenant Governor said the ideals of Bapu are a source of inspiration for the entire humanity and it is the collective responsibility of the society to inculcate the values of non-violence, truth, tolerance and compassion in the young generation.
“We live in a time when global challenges threaten to undermine peace and stability. We must follow the ideals of Pujya Bapu to address contemporary challenges,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor was addressing the UT-level function commemorating the 156th birth anniversary celebration of Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, at Srinagar.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor said the leadersh... | |
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| J&K to clock nearly 10 % growth, economy on path to touch Rs 2.65 lakh crore | | |  Jammu, September 2: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is stepping into a new era of growth and development, leaving behind years of conflict and underdevelopment.
Once known mainly for unrest, the Union Territory is now being seen as one of India's fastest-growing regions, with its economy projected to touch Rs 2.65 lakh crore.
Since 2019, a series of structural reforms, policy changes, and massive infrastructure investments have reshaped the region's future, according to repo... | |
| | | | LBA puts four preconditions for dialogue with Centre | | | |
Jammu, October 2: The agitating groups in Ladakh on Thursday rejected the magisterial inquiry announced by the Union Territory administration into the September 24 violence in Leh that claimed four lives. They reiterated their demand for a judicial probe to be conducted by a retired Supreme Court judge.
The Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), a powerful and influential religious body in the region, announced four preconditions for resuming dialogue with the Union Government.
Addressing media persons after a meeting of the LBA Apex Body, its president Chering Dorjay Lakrook—who is also co-chairperson of the Leh Apex Body (LAB)—said the LBA was ready to ... | |
| | | | Family gets access to meet Wangchuk in Jodhpur Jail | | | |
Jammu, October 2: In a significant development, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted permission to the family members of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to meet him at Jodhpur Jail in Rajasthan, where he has been lodged following his arrest in the aftermath of the September 24 violence in Leh.
Confirming the development, Chering Dorjay Lakrook, co-chairperson of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and president of the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), said that Wangchuk’s family members have already reached New Delhi and are on their way to Jodhpur to meet him.
He described the government’s decision as a small but important step in addressing the concerns... | |
| | | | Leh violence inquiry to conclude in 4 weeks | | | |
Leh, Oct 2: A magisterial inquiry ordered into the September 24 violence in Leh that left four people dead and scores injured would be completed within four weeks, officials said.
The inquiry was ordered by the Leh deputy commissioner, who appointed Sub Divisional Magistrate Nubra Mukul Beniwal as inquiry officer.
Last month, security forces opened fire in Leh town during a shutdown called by the Apex Body Leh to advance talks with the central government over its demand for statehood for Ladakh and safeguards under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Beniwal, in a public notice, said the inquiry committee is charged with ascertaining facts and circumstances that led to the seriou... | |
| | | | Over 100 yrs, RSS resisted greed, focused on character building: Bhagwat | | | | Nagpur, Oct 2: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said the Sangh, despite being lured by greed and invited to join politics, has stuck to its core mission of ‘vyakti nirman’ (character building) for the past 100 years.
Addressing swayamsevaks at the annual Vijayadashmi event in Nagpur, which also marked the centenary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Bhagwat said his speech aimed to share conclusions drawn from the organisation’s century-long experience.
He stressed the need for gradual, step-by-step reforms in the global system to avoid destruction. India must present a development model based on a “holistic and integrated outlook” and present it to the world, he said.
The worl... | |
| | | | Inspiring address by Bhagwat: PM Modi | | | 
New Delhi, Oct 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the annual Vijayadashmi address of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat as inspiring, and said he highlighted India’s innate potential to attain new heights of glory.
He said on X, “An inspiring address by Param Pujya Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat Ji, highlighting the rich contributions of the RSS to nation-building and emphasising the innate potential of our land to attain new heights of glory, thereby benefiting our entire planet.” ... | |
| | | | Amit Shah lauds RSS for ‘nation-building’ | | |  New Delhi, Oct 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday lauded the RSS on its centenary, saying the organisation’s workers have always been devoted to the service and security of the nation, renouncing all comforts and luxuries.
Shah, who termed himself a “proud swayamsevak”, said that from the leaders at the top to workers at the grassroots, numerous personalities have been shaped by the Sangh over its 100 years.
“Heartfelt congratulations on the centenary year of the world’s largest vol... | |
| | | | CB chargesheets notorious female fraudster in job scam case | | | |
Jammu : The Crime Branch has charge-sheeted notorious female fraudster of Samba district and her two accomplices for major job scam involving an amount of half crore rupees .
This notorious female fraudster belongs to Ramgarh area and , by hatching criminal conspiracy with her accomplices , has been allegedly duping innocent people of their hard-earned money on the pretext of providing government jobs .
The instant case was registered in 2024 against alleged female fraudster of Ramgarh , her accomplices namely Dalip Singh S/o Dayal Singh R/o Gurha Brahmana Bantalab, Jammu and Subhash Chander R/o Ramgarh on the complaint of Bubal Kumar from Kot Bh... | |
| | | | Dengue cases on rise in Jammu | | | |
Jammu, Sep 2: Dengue cases have been rising the past fortnight, with Jammu recording the highest number of cases in the region, officials said.
So far this year, over 1,100 cases have been reported across the Jammu region, which is slightly lower than last year, they said.
Health officials pointed out that heavy rains and waterlogging have created conditions for mosquito breeding. “Water is stagnating in several places, which is leading to mosquito growth,” they said.
“There has been an increasing trend of dengue cases in Jammu region,” health department officials said.
Jammu is undergoing intense citywide thermal fogging and spraying by the Jammu Municipal Corporation to pr... | |
| | | | Northern Railway extends Katra-Banihal train operation | | | |
Jammu, Oct 2: To meet the increasing passenger demand and ensure smooth travel, the operation of special train Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Banihal-Katra has been extended for four days in the Jammu Division of Northern Railway.
“This proved to be a better option for passengers than road transport,” said an official.
For passenger convenience, he added, the operation has been extended for four days from October 3 to 7.
The decision was taken by Divisional Railway Manager Vivek Kumar, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal, and Senior Divisional Operations Manager Arish Bansal in view of the increase in passenger traffic, especially during the festive season.
The ... | |
| | | | Handwara Police attach property of terrorist handler | | | | Kupwara, Oct 2: In a series of actions against the terrorist ecosystem, Handwara Police attached the property of an alleged terrorist handler at Palpora village in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
During the course of investigation in the case registered at Police Station Kralgund, it was established that a JKNOP Nazir Ahmad Ganai is operating from Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir and is actively involved in guiding and handling terrorist activities in Handwara, said the police.
“Accordingly, as per the provision of law, proceedings to attach his property were initiated in the said case and after obtaining necessary legal sanctions from the competent authority, land belongi... | |
| | | | Punjab: Over 31,000 arrested, 1,300 Kg Heroin seized in 7 months | | |  Chandigarh, Oct 2: Punjab Police has arrested over 31,000 drug smugglers and recovered more than 1,300 kg of heroin in the last seven months under the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign, officials said on Thursday.
They said a total of 20,641 FIRs were registered during this time — March 1 to October 1.
The ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign was launched on March 1 to eradicate the drug menace in Punjab.
Punjab Police, on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, has bee... | |
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