New Delhi, Oct 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch ‘Rozgar Mela’, a drive to recruit 10 lakh people, on October 22 via video-conference and appointment letters will be given to 75,000 candidates during the ceremony, the PMO said on Thursday.
The PMO said this will be a significant step forward towards fulfilling the continuous commitment of the prime minister to providing job opportunities for the youth and ensuring welfare of citizens.
According to Modi’s directions, all ministries and departments are working towards filling up existing vacancies against sanctioned posts in a “mission mode”, the statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said.
The new recruits, selected from across the country, will join 38 ministries or departments of the Government of India. The appointees will join the government at various levels in Group A and B (Gazetted), Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C. The posts on which appointments are being made include the central armed force personnel, sub-inspectors, constables, LDC, steno, PA, income tax inspectors and MTS among others, it read.
These recruitments are being done by ministries and departments either by themselves or through recruiting agencies such as UPSC, SSC and the Railway Recruitment Board. For expeditious recruitment, selection processes have been simplified and made tech-enabled, the PMO said. (Agencies)
PM Modi to launch drive to recruit 10 lakh people
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella receives Padma Bhushan in U.S.
WASHINGTON, Oct 20: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said it is an honour for him to receive the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award and he looks forward to continuing to work with people across India to help them use technology to achieve more.
Nadella, who plans to visit India next January, formally received the award for distinguished service, from India’s Consul General in San Francisco, Dr T.V. Nagendra Prasad, last week.
The 55-year-old CEO of Microsoft was named one of the 17 awardees earlier this year.
On receiving the award, Mr. Nadella said: “It’s an honour to receive a Padma Bhushan Award and to be recognised with so many extraordinary people. I’m thankful to the President, Prime Minister, and people of India, and look forward to continuing to work with people across India to help them use technology to achieve more.”
Discussion on India’s growth trajectory
During the meeting, Mr. Nadella discussed with Mr. Prasad the critical role digital technology plays in empowering inclusive growth in India. The discussion focused on India’s growth trajectory and the country’s potential to be a global political and technology leader, according to Microsoft.
“We are living in a period of historic economic, societal and technological change,” said Mr. Nadella following his meeting with Dr. Prasad.
“The next decade will be defined by digital technology. Indian industries and organisations of every size are turning to technology to help them do more with less, which will ultimately lead to greater innovation, agility and resilience,” Mr. Nadella said.
Hyderabad-born Nadella was named CEO of Microsoft in February 2014. In June 2021 he was also named the company’s Chairman, an additional role in which he will lead the work to set the agenda for the board.
The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day.
The Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service). The award seeks to recognise achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.
The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year.
Mr. Nadella plans to visit India in January 2023, his first visit to the country in nearly three years, Microsoft said. (Agencies)
Rubaiya Sayeed kidnapping case: Yasin Malik appears virtually in TADA court; next hearing on Nov 24
Jammu, October 20: Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief, Yasin Malik who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail on Thursday appeared virtually before a special court in Jammu in connection with the Rubaiya Sayeed kidnapping case, in which he is an accused.
Malik appeared today in a TADA (Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act) court in connection with the 1989 kidnapping case, according to CBI lawyer Monika Kohli.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had issued directions restricting the movement of the founder of JKLF to appear in person before a special court in Jammu.
“Hearing was held in Rubaiya Sayeed abduction case. Yasin Malik was to be produced in court as per the production warrant by the court but due to the MHA order of restrictions on his movement, he was not produced and attended the hearing virtually,” the chief prosecutor Kohli said.
The lawyer said that Rubaiya has filed an exemption application, which was approved by the court so she did not appear in court. The next date for the hearing is November 24, Malik said.
Rubaiya Sayeed, the sister of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti and daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, was abducted by JKLF militants on December 8, 1989.
Yasin Malik, who is serving life imprisonment in Tihar Jail in a terror funding case, is an accused in this case along with others.
Notably, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in May this year awarded life imprisonment to Yasin Malik in a terror funding case. It also imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on him.
Yasin Malik was sentenced to life imprisonment twice. The NIA had sought the death penalty for the separatist leader who was convicted on May 19 this year.
Malik had told the court that he was not contesting the charges levelled against him. (Agencies)
Man injured, 50 livestock perish as lightning strikes seasonal hut in J&K’s Rajouri
JAMMU, Oct 20: A man was injured while around fifty livestock perished after lightning struck a seasonal house in Thanamandi sub division area of Rajouri district, officials said on Thursday.
Police said that lightening struck a dhok (seasonal house) in Bari Behak area of Thanamandi in which three nomad families suffered loss as around fifty cattles of theirs got perished.
A local man identified as Mohd. Junaid son of Faiz Hussain resident of Gambhir Mughalan was injured in the incident. Police team led by SHO Thannamandi Shoket Hussain reached on the spot.
Vaishali Takkar Suicide Case: Ex-Boyfriend Rahul Navlani Arrested In Indore
Indore: Vaishali Takkar’s ex-boyfriend Rahul Navlani, who is the main accused in the actress’ suicide case, has been arrested from Indore.
The TV actress, known for her roles in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Sasural Simar Ka passed away on October 16 from suicide after she hung herself in her Indore home. She was aged 29.
Following this, the Madhya Pradesh police booked an accused couple, who are also neighbours of the victim. They have been identified as Rahul Navlani and his wife Disha Navlani. Now, Rahul, the prime accused in Takkar suicide case, was arrested near Indore on Wednesday. Also, efforts are on to nab his wife Disha.
Indore Commissioner of Police (CP), Harinarayan Chari Mishra said, “A reward of Rs 5000 and a lookout circular was issued against him at all the airports in view of the possibility of him running out of the country. Three teams of police were sent to different states to nab him. Today he was arrested near Indore”.
A suicide note was also recovered from the spot which suggested that she was stressed and harassed by her neighbour, businessman Rahul Navlani. In his suicide note, Vaishali had accused Rahul Navlani of torturing physically and mentally, in which Rahul’s wife Disha was also supporting him.
Rahul is married and has two children, but due to his closeness with Vaishali, he was not letting Vaishali get married. Rahul sent a personal photo of him with Vaishali to her fiancee Mitesh Gor to break the marriage which was planned to take place in Indore itself on October 20. Fed up with all this, the TV actress had ended her life.
Weather to improve gradually towards evening, no major forecast till Oct end: MeT
Srinagar, Oct 20: The weatherman on Thursday said that there will be gradual improvement in the weather towards evening and from tomorrow weather will be pleasant while there is no major forecast till October end.
Deputy Director Meteorological department Srinagar, Mukhtar Ahmad said that as predicted upper reaches in the valley received snowfall while rains lashed the plains, thereby bringing down the mercury.
Mukhtar said that the famous tourist ski-resort Gulmarg in northern Kashmir recorded season’s lowest temperature at minus 2 degrees. He said that in coming 3-4 hours weather will remain erratic and towards evening or late evening there will be gradual improvement in the weather conditions.
“From tomorrow weather will remain pleasant till ending October as there is no major disturbance in the weather system,” he said. He also said that farmers who have done their harvest should store it safely and they should not panic as there is no prediction of any major rain or snowfall for the next 10 days. (KNO)
Justice Gita Mittal leads table tennis to strife-torn Shopian in J&K
KOLKATA, Oct 20: Sports platforms provide the ideal launch pad of escape for young people, be it in a strife-torn region or country or in times of normalcy, bringing about social changes and giving refuge from a life of misery.
There are a plethora of examples around the globe, including India. The militancy-affected states like Jharkhand and Manipur saw a sea-change with women taking particular interests and excelling in hockey and weightlifting, making India proud in international meets.
The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), in its bid to bring about a social order in society, especially among the young generation, will be taking the sport to the terrorism-affected district of Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir. TTFI’s Committee of Administrators (CoA), consisting of Chetan Mittal, S.D. Mudgil and Chairperson Justice (Retd) Gita Mittal, will be launching on Thursday.
A centre that will provide a complete solution to the sports ecosystem to the children of Shopian through sports education, the TTFI said on Wednesday.
Called Edutainment and Sportainment by TENVIC, in collaboration with Jadooz Cinema, Justice Gita Mittal will inaugurate the centre at the Shopian Municipal Council on October 20 on behalf of TTFI. The Shopian initiative is a prelude to 10 such centres by 2023.
“This will be the first such effort by any National Sports Federation, and Justice Gita Mittal at the helm of TTFI has made it possible,” said Vasant Bharadwaj, CEO of TENVIC.
The CoA chairperson, on her part, said, “Kashmir is close to my heart and, I am sure, given an opportunity to excel in sport, the youth of J&K will contribute greatly to sports in the nation.”
Citing the example of how sports have changed the lives of many even in war-torn countries, Justice Gita Mittal hoped that with the advent of sports centres, the wounds of J&K people would heal and alter the narratives soon.
Thanking Justice Mittal for taking up the challenge, Bharadwaj said TENVIC was honoured to participate in nation-building and roping in Jadooz as a partner to execute their processes.
Kanika Singal of Jadooz, too, felt happy to be associated with the initiative and said, “We are excited about making our zones the nerve centre of the sport and hope to achieve the target of setting up 10 centres in J&K by March 2023 to get young champions from J&K inspiring local and international diaspora.”
J&K: Mughal Road closed for vehicular traffic due to heavy snowfall
In Jammu and Kashmir, the historic Mughal Road, the alternate national highway connecting the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu division with Shopian district in Kashmir division has been closed for vehicular traffic due to heavy snowfall.
AIR Correspondent reports that the alternate national highway has been closed due to snowfall that occurred during the intervening night and at places, there is a considerable amount of snow, especially Pir Ki Gali where thickness is said to be around 2 feet. The road will be reopened once it is cleared of the snow. However, the commuters have been advised to contact Traffic Control Unit, Jammu for any update regarding the status of the Mughal Road.
Prime Minister to hold bilateral talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres in Kevadiya, Gujarat today. They will also pay floral tributes at the Statue of Unity. Antonio Guterres will join Prime Minister Modi at the launch of the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) booklet, logo, and tagline at the same venue.
Yesterday, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Mr Guterres at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia. Dr Jaishankar said in a tweet that the two leaders exchanged views on pressing global concerns and challenges in multilateralism.
Mr Gutress, who is on a three-day official visit to India, reached Gujarat yesterday. He will participate in the 10th Heads of Missions Conference, at Kevadiya today and visit 24×7 Solar Powered Village ‘Modhera’ and the world-famous Sun Temple at Modhera in Mahesana. UN Secretary-General will also interact with locals at Modhera.
Mr Gutress is visiting India for the first time since he commenced his second term. On the first leg of his visit, he paid tributes to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai yesterday. He also delivered an address at IIT Mumbai on India @75: UN-India Partnership: Strengthening South-South Cooperation.
Snowfall in J&K higher reaches, rain in plains
Srinagar, Oct 20: Rain in plains and snowfall in higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir occurred during the last 24 hours as the Meteorological (MeT) office said on Thursday that the same weather conditions were likely to continue.
“Light to moderate rain in the plains and snowfall in the higher reaches of J&K is likely to occur during the next 24 hours,” an official of the MeT department said.
Hill stations of Gulmarg and Sonamarg received the season’s first snowfall.
The Mughal Road connecting the Valley with Poonch district of Jammu division was closed due to snowfall.
The Zabarwan Hills in Srinagar district also received light snowfall.
Minimum temperatures have dropped further due to the cold wind lashing into the plains from snow clad mountains.
People in the Valley have started wearing woollen clothes, including the thick tweed over garment called the ‘Pheran’.
Srinagar had 6.4, Pahalgam 3.2 and Gulmarg minus 2 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature.
Drass town in Ladakh region had minus 0.9, Kargil 0.2 and Leh minus 3 as the minimum temperature.
Jammu had 18.7, Katra 16.4, Batote 9.4, Banihal 8 and Bhaderwah 8.6 as the minimum temperature.