Trikuta college of physical education students participated in 15 days yoga camp cum competitions/activities like yogasana , poster making , symposium etc., which was organized by Directorate of physical education and sports university of Jammu on 19th and 20th of June 2022. Further added here, that the students of Trikuta college of physical education once again showcased their talent in different activities and won meritorious positions, medals and certificates. The chairperson Management, the Principal and the teachers convey their best wishes to the meritorious students of B.P.Ed for their stellar and marvelous performance in the competition. The meteoric success mapping the potential and knowledge of the learners has added another jewel in the crowning glory of the college Shallu Devi, Qazim Abdullah, Nidhi Singh, Sajid Ali Shah, Babli Sharma, Abhay Samnotra, Neetika Thapa, Radhika Thakur.
BJP OBC Morcha Organize Plantation Drive At Rs Pura
On the directions of Braham Jyot Satti, President BJP OBC Morcha JK-UT ; BJP OBC Morcha is organizing social tasks and serving humanity across Jammu Kashmir .
Today Varinder Kumar (District General Secretary BJP OBC Morcha ) in collaboration with Forest Department organized Plantation Drive at Rs Pura .
Forest officials and BJP OBC Morcha Office Bearers were present on the occasion .
They planted huge number of saplings of locally available trees and plants in respective area and briefed the importance of trees and oxygen .
They briefed benefits of Trees and said Plantation drives combat many environmental issues like deforestation, erosion of soil, desertification in semi-arid areas, global warming and hence enhancing the beauty and balance of the environment. Trees absorb harmful gases and emit oxygen resulting in an increase in oxygen supply.
Speaking on the occasion Braham Jyot said trees are best friends and saviours of humans . Plantation process makes surroundings rich and healthy .
He said Trees gives us clean water to drink, air to breathe, shade and food to humans, animals and plants. They provide habitats for numerous species of fauna and flora, firewood for cooking and heat, materials for buildings and places of spiritual, cultural and recreational importance.
He said trees are natural source of Oxygen . They not just release oxygen they also absorbs carbon dioxide and other pollutants .
He said Trees create jobs, provide flowers, fruit, fodder and fuel to communities and living creatures, offer shade to nomads and their livestock, give shelter to birds and animals, prevent soil erosion and flooding, improve water catchment, generate oxygen, reduce pollution .
To a great extent, the negative effects of air pollution and noise pollution on the human body are reduced. Along with this, the temperature of the earth also stops rising, that is, trees and plants help us in many ways, but still nowadays trees are being cut indiscriminately.
He praised the work of whole BJP OBC Morcha team and said BJP OBC Morcha is working for all segments across Jammu Kashmir
Heroin worth Rs 2 crore recovered in Udhampur
Police on Wednesday recovered 250 grams of Heroin worth nearly Rs 2 crore during a smuggling bid during which one of the two smugglers died in a road accident while his accomplice has been arrested in J&K’s Udhampur, officials said.
“On 3.08.2022 at about 2230 hours patrolling party of police station Udhampur which was on patrolling duty near Gole mela patrol pump noticed two persons moving in a suspicious manner, ” police said.
“On seeing police party both persons ran towards main road. One person while on run was knocked down by unknown vehicle and said person got seriously injured. Police party on duty immediately shifted the injured person to District Hospital from where he was referred to GMC Jammu and during treatment he succumbed to his injuries,” it added.
The deceased has been identified as Mukhtiar Ahmed son of Khalil ur Rehman of Prada tangdhar kupwara. His other accomplice namely Jagtar Singh son of jarnail Singh of Pakhopur Taran Taran punjab was immediately nabbed. Police said after thorough search of his vehicle heroine approximately 250 gm of was found along with huge cash amounting to rupees 19134030/- (One crore ninety one lakh thirty four thousands and thirty of different denominations was recovered.
A a case under relevants sections has been registered and investigation set into motion, police said adding preliminary investigation reveals that both the persons were involved in the narco trade while detailed investigation of the case is going on.
No Progress On Resumption Of India-Pak Trade Talks: Centre In Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, August 4: Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Thursday said that there has not been any progress between India and Pakistan since 2019 regarding the resumption of trade.
In August 2019, relations between India and Pakistan worsened when Pakistan decided to downgrade diplomatic ties with India, recall its high commissioner from New Delhi, expel the Indian envoy to Islamabad and suspend bilateral trade.
On being asked whether there has been any progress concerning the resumption of trade ties with Pakistan since 2019, the minister in his written response to Rajya Sabha in his written response in Rajya Sabha said: “In August 2019, Pakistan announced the suspension of bilateral trade with India. Pakistan partially relaxed its ban on trade with India in September 2019 by permitting trade in certain pharmaceutical products. There has not been any progress regarding resumption of trade with Pakistan since then.”
In June, Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari emphasized the country’s interest in trade and engagement with India saying that Pakistan was isolated on the world stage due to past policies.
India revoked Article 370 to withdraw the special status to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories – Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh.
Meanwhile, in another response in the Rajya Sabha, the minister said around 546 Indians or believed to be Indian fishermen are in Pakistan custody.
“As per available information, 546 Indian or believed to be Indian fishermen under Pakistan custody are from the state of Gujarat. It has been reported that Indian fishermen along with their boats are apprehended by Pakistani authorities for allegedly fishing in Pakistani waters and charged under the Fisheries Act of Pakistan.”
“Government attaches the highest priority to the welfare, safety and security of Indian fishermen. As soon as cases of apprehension of Indian fishermen and their fishing boats by Pakistan are reported, immediate steps are taken by the Indian Mission in Islamabad towards seeking consular access from the Pakistan Government. All possible assistance, including legal assistance, is extended to the fishermen for their early release and repatriation, along with the release of their boats.
Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon amid uproar on misuse of Central investigation agencies with both opposition and treasury benches raising allegations against each other over the issue. (AGENCIES)
Man dies during chase, another held with heroine, cash in J&K: Police
A man died after being hit by a vehicle, while another one was arrested along with heroine and cash over one crore during a dramatic chase by police in Udhampur district, police said on Thursday.
In a statement, police said that on Wednesday patrolling party of police station Udhampur which was on duty near Gole Mela patrol pump noticed two persons moving in a suspicious manner.
The statement reads that on seeing the police party both persons ran towards main road and one person while on the run was knocked down by unknown vehicle, injuring him seriously.
It reads that police party on duty immediately shifted the injured person to district hospital from where he was referred to GMC Jammu and during treatment he succumbed to his injuries.
“He (deceased person) has been identified as Mukhtiar Ahmed s/o Khalil ur Rehman of Kupwara. His other accomplice Jagtar Singh S/o Jarnail Singh of Punjab was immediately nabbed and after thorough search of his vehicle heroine approximately 250 gm was found along with huge cash amounting to Rs 1, 91, 34, 030 of different denominations,” it reads.
The statement said a case under relevant sections has been registered and investigation has been set into motion.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that both the persons were involved in the narco trade. However, detailed investigation of the case is going on,” it added.
Mumbai court extends Sanjay Raut’s ED custody till August 8
A Mumbai Special Court extended Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut’s custody to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) by four days till August 8, here on Thursday.
Raut, who was arrested in the wee hours of Monday in an alleged money-laundering case, was remanded to ED custody till August 4 and produced before a Special PMLA Court this afternoon.
The ED sought an extended custody for Raut till August 10 as it had secured certain documents and wanted to probe related matters, besides investigating other accused in the case.
At the hearing, Raut and his lawyer Ashok Mundargi informed the Special Judge M. G. Deshpande of lack of proper ventilation in his jail cell, but the ED lawyers dismissed the charges saying he is lodged in an airconditioned cell.
It maybe recalled that the ED had raided Raut’s residence in Bhandup at dawn on Sunday, interrogated him at his home for nearly 10 hours before detaining him at the agency’s office for further interrogation, and finally arrested him shortly after midnight on Monday.
Fake SIM card case: Charge sheet filed against vendors for forgery
State Investigation Agency of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday filed chargesheet before Kupwara court against SIM card sellers for allegedly using forged documents.
The charge sheet was filed before the court in case FIR No. 08/2022 u/s 420, 468, 471, 120-B, 201 IPC of P/S CIK/SIA against two accused persons namely Idress Ahmad Baba alias Idress Pir son of Abdul Ahad resident of Wuder Payeen Handwara and Asif Ahmad Dar son of Mohd Jamal Dar resident of Khaipora Rajwara Handwara who are in judicial custody, news agency GNS reported.
The accused are agents of franchisee namely Bin-amin communication Zachaldara Handwara. The case was registered in Police Station CIK/SIA Srinagar. The franchisee/POS was found issuing SIM cards through uploading fake documents and using fraudulent means for carrying out illegal activities, the SIA said.
On the basis of evidence collected, allegations were proved against the above mentioned accused persons who had issued SIMs by forging the election cards of different persons without their knowledge, it added.
Reliance Jio may launch 5G services in India on Independence Day
New Delhi, Aug 4: As the race to launch 5G services for millions of smartphone and internet users take steam, Reliance Jio may launch its 5G services on August 15.
Earlier this week, Akash Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Jio Infocomm, said that they will celebrate ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ with a pan-India 5G rollout.
Jio is committed to offering world-class, affordable 5G and 5G-enabled services. We will provide services, platforms and solutions that will accelerate India’s digital revolution, especially in crucial sectors like education, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing and e-governance,” he had emphasised after emerging as the leader in the 5G spectrum auction, including the pricey 700 MHz band.
With ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav,’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared his vision of building a new Aatmanirbhar Bharat by the year 2022.
The initiative is to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and the history of people, culture and achievements.
The official journey of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ commenced on March 12 2021 which started a 75-week countdown to our 75th anniversary of independence and will end on August 15, a day when pan-India 5G roll out can be announced.
“Jio is fully ready for 5G rollout in the shortest period of time because of its nationwide fibre presence, all-IP network with no legacy infrastructure, indigenous 5G stack and strong global partnerships across the technology ecosystem,” according to the company.
Jio said its 5G network will enable the next generation of digital solutions that will accelerate India’s AI-driven march towards becoming a $5 trillion economy.
“The speed, scale and societal impact of Jio’s 4G rollout is unmatched anywhere in the world. Now, with a bigger ambition and stronger resolve, Jio is set to lead India’s march into the 5G era,” said Akash Ambani.
According to a Nomura report, 700 MHz band could potentially give Reliance Jio “an edge in terms of network quality, especially indoors, and this could increase investors’ concerns on further spectrum outgo for Bharti if R-Jio were able to offer significant differentiation in network quality (vs Bharti) with 5G on 700 band”.
Not afraid of Modi, will not be intimidated: Rahul Gandhi on Herald case
NEW DELHI, Aug 4: Launching a scathing attack on the prime minister, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi Thursday said he is “not afraid of Narendra Modi” and will not be “intimidated” by the Enforcement Directorate action in the National Herald case.
Gandhi’s reaction came a day after the ED sealed the office of Young Indian in Herald House in the national capital, and the Delhi police briefly barricaded his residence and the party office here.
Gandhi termed these actions an “attempt at intimidation”.
“We will not be intimidated. We are not afraid of Narendra Modi,” he told reporters outside Parliament. “They may do whatever they want. It does not matter.”
“I will continue to work to protect the country and democracy and maintain harmony in the country. I will continue to do my work whatever they may do,” he said in his first response after the ED sealing the Young Indian office.
On the barricading issue, he said “truth cannot be barricaded”, and added his party will continue to protest.
The former Congress chief said the BJP government thinks its can “silence us by putting some pressure on us”.
“But we will not be silenced,” he said. “What Narendra Modi and Amit Shah are doing in this country and against democracy, we will stand against it whatever they may do. It does not matter.
Fresh batches of pilgrims proceed to pay obeisance at Amarnath cave
Fresh batches of more than 550 pilgrims proceeded through the twin routes of Pahalgam and Baltal to Amarnath on Thursday to pay obeisance at the Holy Cave Shrine, officials said.
They said more than 300 pilgrims had paid obeisance at the cave shrine till 11 am taking the total number of people who paid obeisance at the cave shrine to 2, 99,646 so far since the pilgrimage commenced on June 30.
New batches of devotees were allowed to proceed from the traditional Nunwan Pahalgam base camp in south Kashmir and shortest Baltal via Dumail in Ganderbal district on Thursday amid pleasant weather conditions.
As many as 247 pilgrims including 31 women and 1 child proceeded from Baltal on foot and on ponies via Domail to cave shrine of Amarnath to pay obeisance earlier in the day.
As many as 147 pilgrims were also airlifted by chopper from Baltal for paying their obeisance there till 10 am on Thursday. More than 300 pilgrims also proceed from the traditional Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam and at halting points of Chandanwari and Panjtarni in south Kashmir on the day.
Kashmir Weather, an independent observatory mostly dry weather will remain dry and there is a possibility of a short shower towards afternoon/evening.