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Ukraine wants to end war, says Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said that Kyiv wanted to hold a “peace summit” in February, which marks one year since the conflict began, to end the war with Russia, according to NHK World.

During an interview with Associated Press, Kuleba said that Ukraine is seeking cooperation from the United Nations to hold the “peace summit” in February, which marks one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has already proposed a 10-point peace plan that includes Russia’s withdrawal from all Ukrainian territory. Zelenskyy hopes his plan will be on the peace summit agenda.

During the interview, Kuleba suggested the training of Ukrainian soldiers outside the country to learn how to use the US Patriot air defense system, NHK World reported.

He said that the Patriot missile battery will be operational in less than six months and that Ukraine will do whatever it can to win the war next year.

On Monday, in a video, the Ukrainian president said he spoke by phone with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought India’s help in the implementation of a peace formula with Russia.

“I had a phone call with PM Modi and wished a successful G20 presidency. It was on this platform that I announced the peace formula and now I count on India’s participation in its implementation. I also thanked for humanitarian aid and support in the UN,” tweeted the Ukrainian President.

Meanwhile, PM Modi strongly reiterated his call for an immediate cessation of hostilities, saying that both sides should revert to dialogue and diplomacy to find a lasting solution to their differences, read a Prime Minister’s Office press release.

He also conveyed India’s support for any peace efforts and assured India’s commitment to continue providing humanitarian assistance for the affected civilian population, added the release.

The two leaders discussed opportunities for strengthening bilateral cooperation. PM Modi requested the Ukraine authorities to facilitate arrangements for the continued education of Indian students, who had to return from Ukraine earlier this year.

Earlier on Monday, Ukraine called for Russia to be removed from the United Nations, where Moscow can veto any resolution as a permanent member of the Security Council.

“Ukraine calls on the member states of the UN… to deprive the Russian Federation of its status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and to exclude it from the UN as a whole,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.

The Ukrainian president appears to be trying to lay the groundwork for peace talks with Russia, according to NHK World.
But the war shows no sign of ending as Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure, and the Ukrainian military is thought to be responsible for explosions at a military base in Russia.

Intense cold grips Kashmir, fog envelops Jammu

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Srinagar, Dec 28 (IANS) Intense cold gripped Ladakh and Kashmir Valley and dense fog covered Jammu city in the morning on Wednesday.

The Meteorological (MeT) office said mainly a clear sky with cold and dry weather is likely to continue in Ladakh and J&K during the next 24 hours.

The intense cold gripped Ladakh and Kashmir Valley while dense fog affected the normal life in Jammu.

Srinagar had minus 5.6, Pahalgam minus 7.4 and Gulmarg minus 6 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature.

In Ladakh region, Kargil had minus 11.8 and Leh minus 13.4 as the minimum temperature.

Jammu had 2.7, Katra 6.2, Batote 1.5, Banihal 3.3 and Bhaderwah minus 0.8 as the minimum temperature.

Mock Drill on Covid-19 preparedness held in Bhadarwah

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Bhadarwah Hospital ready to tackle any situation-BMO Bhadarwah

By King RJ

Bhadarwah, Dec 26: After directions from Health Ministry to remain cautious and prepared to deal with any eventuality related to COVID-19, a mock drills on Covid-19 preparedness was also conducted in Bhadarwah on Tuesday in view of rising covid-19 cases in some countries.

BMO Bhadarwah Dr Varsha Kotwal along with Dr Sandeep Kotwal (Physician Specialist) and others conducted mock drill on Covid-19 preparedness in SDH Bhadarwah and reviewed the functioning of all sections of Hospital including Oxygen Generation Plant, ICU Wards, Covid Wards, Medicine Store and other important factors to consider in view of surge in Covid cases.

BMO Bhadarwah said that as of now, there is no case of Covid in Bhadarwah, but on the directions of higher authorities, we are conducting mock drill on covid to get prepared for any situation and to make sure people get proper treatment if required.

“Mock drill is conducted today to see how prepared we are. We need to have full monitoring & keep all the logistics ready. There is excess oxygen in our Hospital and other requirements,” BMO informed, saying that we are fully equipped to tackle any situation.

Dr Varsha also appealed to the public to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour with immediate effect.

It is notable that as there have been reports of a surge in Covid cases in some countries, the operational readiness of health facilities is being reviewed in all States and Union Territories in case of another wave.

Azad joins Christmas celebrations, appreciates India’s Unity in diversity

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Jammu, Dec 27: Democratic Azad Party Chief Ghulam Nabi Azad on
Wednesday joined the Christian community to celebrate the Christmas in
Udhampur. On the occasion, Mr Azad said that India’s strength lies in its true
diversity and it is reflected in colourful festivals across the country throughout
the year. “In our country we celebrate festivals from all religions since we are
diverse in nature. We respect all religions and our constitution gives freedom
to all human beings to practice the religion of his or her choice,” he said. Mr
Azad said that extremism is the real danger to our secularism and we all
citizens of country must hold together the secular values. He said no one should
encourage extremism since India is a home to all religions.
“We all pray in our own ways but our secular values have kept us united as
nation,” he said.
On the occasion special prayers were arranged by the community led by
Bishop Satoash Thomas, Bishop Ashish Matto, Bishop Sadiua and chairman
Rajan Sabharwal.
People from all walks of life joined the function and prayed for the humanity
in general and country in particular.
The leaders from the community thanked to Mr Azad for joining them on this
special occasion. Mr Azad was also thankful to the community for inviting him
to grace the occasion. Among others who were present on the occasion were
John Matoo, Pr Charandas, Pr Radhey Thakur, Rajan Saberwal, R.S.Chib
General Secretary DAP, Pritam Kotwal, Ashwani Khajuria, Priti Khajuria,
Latif Mohd, Sardar Tej Bahadur, Sobat Ali, Ashwani Handa, Vishal Chopra,
Anoop Khajuria and others.

GAMC Akhnoor organised Seminar on Nasha Mukhti Abhyan

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Under the able guidance of respected Principal cum Dean, Prof. (Dr.) Shashi Sudan Sharma , the Department of Jurisprudence and Toxicology/Agad Tantra, GAMC Akhnoor, organised a seminar on Drug Abuse and it’s Prevention in connection with the Nasha Mukti Abhyan. The occasion was graced by Hon’ble DDC member Sh. Suresh Kumar, Principal GNM Nursing College Akhnoor and SDPO Akhnoor Sh. Mohan Lal. Associate professor Dr. Harmeet Kour and Assistant professor Dr. Sreekala Vijayan did presentations along with students. Dr Narendar Sharma, Nodal Officer, delivered the vote of thanks. The session was followed by lunch for all the participants.

BSS Jammu Branch organizes Bhandara at Railway Station

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JAMMU. Dec 27: Station Director of Jammu Tawi Railway Station, Uchit Singhal, in the presence of Secretary of Bharat Sevashram Sangha (BSS) Jammu Branch, Swami Satyamitrananda and Sishir Maharaj today inaugurated a Bhandara organized by BSS at Railway Station, here for the pilgrims of Mata Viashno Devi vis people and tourists.

While speaking on the occasion, Uchit Singhal appreciated the social work done by the organization by reaching to the affected community members at the time of the natural calamities in the J&K.

He said that BSS is engaged in hosting social welfare activities all over the country. It is contributing towards development of the people at large, and in particular the financially-weak and neglected sections.

BSS is contributing in the spheres of health, education and self-employment, he added.

Secretary of BSS Jammu Branch, Swami Satyamitrananda threw light on the life of the founder of BSS Yogacharya Srimat Swami Pranvananda Ji Maharaj and the activities of Sangha in J&K UT.

He informed about the distribution of relief material and establishment of Langars for the uprooted people in the J&K UT especially in Jammu division for the last many years.

Prof. Muthusamy of SMVDU Presented a Paper at ICOFT MADE 2022 Conference at
NIT Pondicherry

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Prof. Eswaramoorthy Muthusamy, Faculty, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, presented a
paper at 3rd International Conference on Furustic Technologies on Manufacturing, Design,
Automation and Energy (ICOFT MADE 2022) at National Institute of Technology Puducherry
Karaikal from 14-16 December 2022.  Also, the faculty member along with this
student, Amit Kumar Bhagat, authored a technical paper titled “An Experimental Study on
Flexible Phase Change Material for Compact Electronic Device Applications”, presented by Dr
Muthusamy in which he emphasized the utilization of flexible phase change materials for
better thermal control to avoid overheating the LED amp and enhance the life. Several
plenary speakers from external top QIS ranking institutes from USA, UK and Sweden were
delivered on the advanced ongoing research topics. Researchers from India, China, Thailand
, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, USA,  presented their research work through online
and offline mode.  Prof. Gana Moorthy, Emeritus Professor IIT Madras (Former Director
IIITDM Kanchipuram) presented the valedictory address. Dr. Muthusamy also chaired
sessions on “Automation and Energy” stream.

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY INDIAN (NDPI)

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DAP “Vinaashakaale Vipareeta budhhi” says NDPI chief
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir National Democratic Party Indian (NDPI) chief Rajesh Gupta on Tuesday said the doors of his party are open for secular-minded people and closed for those with a communal mindset.
He termed the Democratic Azad Party headed by Ghulam Nabi Azad branch of the BJP and claimed it is “collapsing under its own weight”.
NDPI leader said, (Vinaasha kaale Vipareeta budhhi) “when the time of one’s destruction comes, his or her mind thinks the opposite of what it should”.
Gupta also extended support to the Kashmiri Pandit migrant employees and Jammu-based reserved category staffers who are on protest strike here since May demanding relocation outside the Valley following targeted killings by terrorists. “The Democratic Azad Party headed by Ghulam Nabi Azad is a branch of the BJP but those who have gone there from the Congress are secular-minded people. NDPI president said the voters were swayed by pro-Jammu rhetoric and several glamorous slogans given by the saffron leadership to woo the masses. The gullibility of the Dogras was exploited to the full to attain the high seats of power. The spell bound people blindly reposed their faith in the BJP giving it a landslide victory from Jammu region in assembly seats as well as the parliamentary elections, he said. “Not only that, the people of the region continued to vote heavily in favour of BJP in the municipal and DDC elections as well under the hope and belief that BJP leadership would fulfill its promises sooner than later. The situation as of now has invariably grown from bad to worse under central BJP dispensation with the Jammu region having been deprived of even its nominal share in the recent past,” said Gupta.
The Jammu and Kashmir NDPI chief accused the BJP of “using the plight of Kashmiri pandits across the country to garner votes”. He added “Instead of sympathizing with them and resolving their issues, the government is harassing them and threatening to stop their salaries.“While in opposition, the BJP always forcefully raised the issue of security of Kashmiri Pandits and other minorities in Kashmir. But since 2014 they did nothing and are only shedding crocodile tears for them,” Gupta claimed.NDPI leader said the party workers will not hesitate to join the migrant Kashmiri Pandit employees in their protest.

Councillor Sahil Gupta along with NAC Team inaugurates Lane Drain Project worth Rs 11 Lakh

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Bishnah (Jammu)

Bharatiya Janata Party Leader and Councillor Sahil Gupta along with Municipal Committee Bishnah Team inaugurated Lane/Drain Project in his Ward No 7 Worth Rs 11 Lakh.

Councillor Sahil Gupta along with Executive Officer Madam Rangeeta Sharma, BJP Sr Leader Prem Sharma, Chairman Rajan Sharma, Vice Chairman Romesh Lal, Former Vice Chairman Jai Bharat Started the work.

BJP Sr Leader Prem Sharma Appreciated works of Councillor Sahil Gupta for his Ward.

EO Rangeeta Sharma and Chairman Rajan Sharma Praised Sahil Gupta work and told Ward No 7 is completed with Tile work and this is the First Ward in Whole Bishnah (Ward 1 to 13) which is fully Developed.

Sahil told MC Bishnah Provided Funds of Rs 11 Lakh for his Ward and laying of Tiles and Grating work is Started. Gupta thanked MC Bishnah Administration and Congratulated Public of his Ward for the Work’s.

Prominent Citizens Vijay Kumar, Ratan Lal, Tushar Digra, Arun Sharma, Pawan Sharma, Neha Mehra and others were Present on the Spot.

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Flock OTT thanks PM Modi for opening Kashmir to entertainment market

Mumbai 27 Dec: Chief Operating Officer Flock Entertainment OTT Irfan Marazi on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for opening Kashmir to the entertainment market. 

Irfan said, After the removal of Article 370, “Armaan” web series is the first web series to be completely produced in Kashmir, in which Kashmiri actors and Kashmiri colleagues have supported wholeheartedly.

“Successfully producing this web series would have been impossible without the help and leadership of the Modi government, Irfan said- adding the media and entertainment (M&E) industry is estimated at INR 126k cr (US$ 19.4 bn) this makes the sector larger than India’s consumer durables and online retail industries.While keeping this in mind “ I firmly believe the M&E sectors can be developed in the UT of J&k which can have a windfall effect on the direct & indirect employment and GDP of the UT itself”

The web series shot in Wadi-e-Kashmir, which is in the headlines all the time, is named “Armaan.” A romantic thriller that touches upon every aspect of love, marriage, and betrayal. From Chashm-e-Shahi to Dal Lake, Armaan web series has been shot on location in Wadi-e-Kashmir.

Pertain to mention here,  Zarina Wahab and Ashmit Patel will be seen playing the lead characters in “Armaan” web series. 

“All Kashmiri artists believe that without the help of the Modi led Government, it would have been impossible to do anything in Kashmir in the direction of entertainment,” he further said. Adding 

“Flock is not stopping at a new web series for Kashmiris but also presenting international cinema dubbed in Kashmiri to them. These days, Flock OTT is also doing special work on Urdu and Punjabi web series, which will soon be in the public domain,” Irfan further said.

CEO of Flock OTT, Preeti Kumeria, believes that without the help of the people of Kashmir, and support of local administration this web series could not have been made. 

“The support of the Kashmir administration was very important for this web series, and their cooperation is incomparable. As beautiful as Wadi-e-Kashmir is, equally beautiful are the people there and their understanding,” Kumeria explained. 

“Kashmiri Youth is very talented, and should be exposed to everyone at any cost,” said Flock OTT MD and eminent actor Vijayendra Kumeria adding he said that through this web series “Armaan” many Kashmiri artists and the hidden art of Kashmir will come to the limelight.