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Cyclone Mandous triggers heavy rainfall in TN: Chennai roads waterlogged, trees uprooted

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Cyclone Mandous triggers heavy rainfall in TN: Chennai roads waterlogged, trees uprooted

Chennai and several other parts of Tamil Nadu witnessed heavy rainfall and strong winds amid cyclonic storm Mandous, which according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said had crossed the Mamallapuram coast and is weakening in strength after completing its landfall process late on Friday night.

Several areas in Chennai saw waterlogging and squally winds uprooting trees in Chennai and in the nearby Chengalpattu district. The rainfall triggered by the Cyclone has caused severe Waterlogging in low-lying areas. Roads in the MMDA Colony in Chennai’s Arumbakkam were seen waterlogged. A video showed a large tree uprooted in Egmore, causing several damage to a petrol bunk nearby.

Cyclonic Mandous had made landfall off Mamallapuram on Friday evening influencing moderate to heavy rainfall in coastal Tamil Nadu.

Mandous is all set to weaken to a deep depression and later a depression on Saturday.

S Balachandran, DDGM, RMC Chennai, said “Cyclone Mandous crossed the coast and is in deep depression and its strength is weakening. It is moving towards the Northwest direction so areas in northwest districts will witness strong winds of 55-65 kmph which will further decrease by evening to 30-40 kmph.”

Earlier today, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) requested people to avoid going out until Cyclone Mandous weakens. It is said that almost 65 trees fell in three hours and motor pumps are being used to remove water stagnation in low-lying areas.

Notably, National Disaster Response Force personnel are on standby. The Tamil Nadu government put out a list of helpline numbers in case of any flood-related emergencies.

The Greater Chennai Traffic Police Saturday in a tweet announced that vehicular movement along the East Coast Road (ECR) resumed at 6 am. The stretch had been closed since 10 pm last night, due to the cyclone.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday said that all the precautionary measures have been taken. “The government has taken all the precautionary measures and the officers are regularly monitoring the situation,” said Stalin.

Stalin visited and inspected the state emergency operation centre, Chepauk amid the cyclone’s severity. He said that the monitoring of the cyclone has also been deployed district-wise.

“Whatever the situation may be Government will ensure the protection of the people. District wise the monitoring of the cyclone has also been deployed,” said Stalin.

Stalin urged the people to follow the orders of the government and corporate with the government. Meanwhile, Dindigul Collector has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Sirumalai and Kodaikanal for Saturday.

Heavy rains with strong winds were experienced in Puducherry on Friday. Red alerts were sounded in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh.

Doppler Weather Radar Karaikal and Chennai are monitoring the cyclone.

Congress celebrates Himachal Pradesh victory at Jammu

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Congress celebrates Himachal Pradesh victory at Jammu

JAMMU, Dec 8: Congress today celebrated it’s victory in Himachal Pradesh, where it wrested power from BJP. Congress won one of the two states which went to polls, defeating double engine Government of BJP.

Led by JKPCC president Vikar Rasool Wani along with working president Raman Bhalla and other senior leaders, the Congress activists including, DCCs, Youth Congress and NSUI celebrated the victory at Shaheedi Chowk headquarters of the party.
Sweets were distributed amidst beating of drums by the Congress leaders and workers over the victory in Himachal Pradesh.
Talking to media persons PCC President Vikar Rasool Wani congratulated the people of Himachal Pradesh and the Congress leadership for victory of the party, defeating BJP .
He said that the outcome of the results is that BJP lost one state out of two besides loosing MCD and a by poll in UP, as its double engine campaign failed.
Expressing gratitude to the people of Himachal for bringing Congress back to power besides defeating in by polls in Rajasthan, Chattisgarh as well as in MCD, Vikar said though BJP retained Gujarat by division of opposition votes. The AAP only cut into votes of Congress and opposition votes benefitting BJP to retain power.
He said that Modi factor did not work as it lost Himachal, by polls and Delhi but it was only the strategy of division of votes that worked to BJP benefit in Gujarat.
The PCC congratulated the party high command including Sonia Gandhi, Malika Arjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi. The party has wrested one out of two states which went to polls indicating decline of BJP and rise of Congress despite double engine government of BJP.
Raman Bhalla congratulated the party high command and central and Himachal state leadership of congress for the victory defeating double engine Govt of BJP.
He said that the BJP managed Gujrat by the division of opposition votes as AAP cut into opposition votes. He said although the Gujrat results were already known since PM Modi and Home Minister besides the capitalist friends of BJP are all from Gujrat but congress still got over 30 percent votes share. The Himachal results will have postive impact on J&K elections too, he Added.
Prominent who took part in celebrations include Ravinder Sharma, Yogesh Sawhney, Manmohan Singh, Rajnish Sharma, Indu Pawar, Hari Singh Chib, Krishan Bhagat, Uday Bhanu Chib, Gurdarshan Singh, Pawan Raina and others.

CS Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta releases 3rd edition of IASOWA magazine ‘UDAAN’

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CS Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta releases 3rd edition of IASOWA magazine ‘UDAAN’

JAMMU, Dec 9: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today released the third edition of IAS Officers Wives Association (IASOWA), J&K Magazine ‘UDAAN’ at Convention Centre here.
Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar; Secretary General Administrative Department (GAD), Dr. Piyush Singla; President, IASOWA, Dr. Amita Mehta; senior officers and other members of the IASOWA were also present on the occasion.
Speaking after the release of magazine, Dr. Mehta applauded the efforts of IASOWA for timely publication of the magazine which covers diverse contents of public importance. He commended the management of magazine and members for establishing such a good platform to promote different kinds of social activities.
The Chief Secretary expressed happiness on the fact that despite having pressing engagements at home, the ladies have carved out time for such a noble work. He advised them to continue this good work and create awareness among public about various positive things happening on the ground through this publication.
Speaking on the occasion, President IASOWA, Dr. Amita Mehta applauded all the members of IASOWA and others associated with this publication for bringing out such a vibrant publication.
In her speech, Dr. Amita also highlighted the various activities carried out by IASOWA like donation drives, plantation drives, health camps and other events of public importance.

J&K based clothing brand becomes official styling partner for Mrs. World 2022

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J&K based clothing brand becomes official styling partner for Mrs. World 2022

For the first time in the history of national and international pageants , WAZIR🍁C , a J&K based women apparel brand , founded by Ms. Chitvan Wazir , has been made the official styling partner for Mrs. India World 2022 , Mrs. Sargam Koushal for her Mrs. World 2022 pageant . Mrs. Koushal has already left for Las Vegas (USA) to represent India in the prestigious Mrs World Pageant 2022.

WAZIR. C was appointed by Mrs India Inc. Organisation to craft the official garments for Mrs. India that she shall be wearing while representing India at the international platform.

While speaking to the media , Ms. Chitvan Wazir , Founder of Wazir.C said that the garments have been designed keeping in mind the spirit of the brand and the fact that Sargam shall be representing not only our country but also shall be addressing the plight of the women artisans of Kashmir and the need to restore and revive the dying art of kashmiri handwork and pashmina.

Wazir.C is an ethical label that employs women artisans from the conflict ridden hamlets of Kashmir and intends to revive and restore the dying kashmiri heritage and handwork . The conflict prevailing in Kashmir has always caught the global eye . This conflict has left women , the most marginalised lot and the women artisans have been deprived of all sources of sustenance and livelihood given that a lot of households have lost their male breadwinners to the conflict .

Ms. Wazir further added , “Through this opportunity , the brand ,through Mrs World stage would like to being out the message of peace with our theme being “Let Peace Prevail” to the global platform so that our country is put on the right pedestal, upholding the values with which we have always been associated with – peace , equality and love .

In J&K, Congress focusses on social media to counter BJP

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In J&K, Congress focusses on social media to counter BJP

JAMMU: Noting that the country is under an ‘undeclared emergency’ with mainstream media blindsided with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s narratives and agendas, the Jammu and Kashmir Congress is making efforts to strengthen its social media cell.

The grand old party is of the belief that social media remains the only tool to help bust the ‘fake narratives’ of BJP and make the public aware of the ideology and activities of Congress.

A meeting of the party’s Social Media department was organised by Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Social Media Chairperson Bilal Rashid in its Jammu office on Friday.

The meeting was chaired by party’s J&K president Vikar Rasool Wani, JKPCC General Secretary Shahnawaz Choudhary and other senior leaders and social media volunteers of party.

Wani said that in today’s time of undeclared emergency under the present regime when mainstream media is not giving coverage to activities of congress party, ‘we are left with social media platforms to aware common masses about ideology and activities of our party’.

“Social media is the only tool to expose failures of BJP. We should use our platforms to highlight challenges and issues faced by common people by anti-people policies of BJP regime,” said the JKPCC chief.

Shahnawaz Choudhary said that there is urgent need to strengthen infrastructure required for smooth functioning of social media team of Congress which will ‘help us in busting fake narratives of BJP’.

Bilal Rashid said that our team will try its best to propagate message of party to common masses in addition to exposing fake narratives set by BJP in Jammu and Kashmir.

He further said that message of Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Shri Rahul Gandhi is also reaching to nook and corner of Jammu and kashmir by efforts of our volunteers.

He thanked PCC President and other senior leaders for their appreciation and support to Social Media team of Jammu and Kashmir Congress.

Various Congress leaders were present in the meeting including Pranav Shagotra, Pawan Raina, Jahanzaib Sirwal, Ritu Choudhary, Anirudh Sawhney, Deepanshu Bhat, Munish Saproo, Irshad Khatana, Jatin Raina, Jeevan Sanotra, Ankush Sudan and others.

33rd senior national Tennis Ball Cricket Championship started at MA Stadium

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33rd senior national Tennis Ball Cricket Championship started at MA Stadium

33rd senior national championship today inaugurated at MA Stadium Jammu. The championship is being organized by J&k Tennis Ball Cricket Association and sponsored by Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council. Chief secretary sh. Arun kumar Mehta( IAS)
was the chief guest on the occasion.where secretary sports council Ms. Nuzhat gul was guest of honor , R. K Goyal and sh. Puneet were special guest on the occasion. More then 60 teams (1200 players)from jammu and Kashmir to kanya kumari participated in this mega championship . Today j&k men’s team deafeted Telangana by 72 runs
Speaking on the occasion, Arun kumar Mehta said that organizing such programmes always boosts the morale for youth for performing their duties with more zeal and zest and with more responsibilities.
Ms. Nuzhat gul in her address observed that sports not only help in developing physical and mental health, it also develops the life skills of a student’s personality.Director youth services and sports speaking on the occasion said that constructive use of time and discipline is a major characteristic of any sportsperson. On this occasion, Rajkumar Goyal said that sports not only keeps a person fit but also develops his brain. Participation in sports inculcates patience, restraint, hard work and team spirit in the youth, which will be useful for them in the future. Puneet Arora said that in order to stay away from drugs, the youth should actively participate in sports. Only sports can save the youth from getting trapped in the clutches of drugs.

‘Everyone is frustrated in J&K youth turns to drugs
early Assembly polls require’, says, Rajesh Gupta

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‘Everyone is frustrated in J&K youth turns to drugs<br>early Assembly polls require’, says, Rajesh Gupta

National Democratic Party Indian (NDPI) has demanded early Assembly polls and restoration of Statehood in
J&K.
In a meeting NDPI J&K  UT president, Rajesh Gupta  said, “situation in J&K has worsened due to the steps taken
in 2019 and after it. “No matter how you evaluate it-economically, politically, or by any other metric-the
situation has worsened as a result of these unfortunate events. Additionally, there are no public
representatives, such as an MLA, Minister, or Chief Minister, because elections were not held. When there are
no doctors, teachers, or even employment, where will people go? Which door will they knock on?” he asked.
“And for that reason, everyone in the area, whether a young person or a laborer, is frustrated. Despite having
the best credentials, young people lack employment and turn to drugs,”. There is a complete governance
deficit,” he said.
NDPI Chief hit at central government for downgrading the historical state and snatching rights to land and jobs
besides trade and business opportunities at the cost of locals and said that Government has failed to achieve
any of the claimed benefits of Aug, 2019 decision. He said Jammu and Kashmir is deprived of democracy for
more than three and half years and there is total uncertainty about Assembly elections and restoration of
statehood despite commitment on the floor of the house by the PM and HM.
NDPI leader said NDPI stands guarrantee to peace, harmony, dignity, restoration of statehood and rights to land
and jobs. He claimed that in J&K, the administration has punished candidates who had qualified for various jobs
as corruption and malpractices prevailed here. However communal and divisive forces are the biggest enemies
of peace and harmony and overall development of the J&K UT and people must unitedly defeat such forces for
their better future. 
Blaming present government for unprecedented price rise, huge taxations of all sorts, record unemployment
and an atmosphere of  authoritarian rule, NDPI leader said that a bureaucratic  rule can’t be substitute to
elected government, since  they are not neither answerable nor approachable to the people.
Those who attended the meeting were Umesh Manhas, S. Kuljeet Singh, Tilakraj, Rajiv Luthra, Sandeep Anand
and others

JKSSB allowed to conduct JKP SI, JE exams; DB stays judgement on writ petition

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JKSSB allowed to conduct JKP SI, JE exams; DB stays judgement on writ petition

JAMMU: In a big development, a division bench of Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday stayed the judgement quashing the recruitment process for Jal Shakti Department Junior Engineer-civil and Jammu and Kashmir Police Sub Inspector.

Staying the judgement of Writ Court passed on Thursday by Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, the bench comprising of Justice Sindhu Sharma & Justice Vinod Chatterjee Koul allowed the Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) to continue with the selection process.

However, the JKSSB has been asked to withhold the results of the selection process, till the petition is decided.

The court has further granted three weeks time to JKSSB to file its response.

Mission 70: Fresh espionage thriller on Kashmir, by Poonch’s Shahid Kazmi, streaming this week

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Mission 70: Fresh espionage thriller on Kashmir, by Poonch’s Shahid Kazmi, streaming this week

MUMBAI: Espionage dramas in the backdrop of Kashmir valley has always lured viewers from India and abroad. “Mission 70” is a high-octane Indian spy thriller and is gearing up to release simultaneously on the most-awaited new OTT platform – ‘Mask TV’ from December 9, 2022.

“Mission 70” is directed by eminent Shahid Kazmi who hails from Kashmir. He is the brother of international acclaimed filmmaker Rahat Kazmi and also has ventured into dozens of films and TV shows.

Canned exclusively in the picturesque locales of Kashmir valley and local towns including the surrounding border areas of Pakistan; the web-series is jointly produced by Chiranjeevi Bhatt and Anju Bhatt under the banner of Tag Productions.

It features famous and noted Kashmiri actors like Arjun Manhas and Sanam Zeeya in the lead roles and is ably supported by Mir Sarwar, Hussein Khan, Rani Bhan, Uday Bhatt, Mona Manhas and Raja Sarfaraz in key roles.

Director Shahid Kazmi says, “Mission 70 is a story set in Kashmir. It has an intense plot layered with patriotic and political drama with a perfect balance of entertainment and thrill. Overall with many surprises in store, the series is filled with some awe-inducing moments too.”

The director further reveals, “Interestingly this will be my third outing with lead pairs Arjun Manhas and Sanam Zeeya after doing two films with them, “Shaadi Ke Patasey” in 2019 and “Sabne Bana Di Jodi” in 2020.”

Mansie Bhatt, one of the directors of Mask TV adds, “It is one of the brilliant original spy thrillers. The story is filled with some jaw-dropping revelations and twists with excellent performance from the actors. It will be a 6-episode series of around 30-minutes duration. It is a must watch series.”

The streaming platform ‘Mask TV’ is set in a new paradigm with a bouquet of quality entertainment of all genres suitable for any age.

Speaking on the occasion, Chiranjeevi Bhatt, the producer and CEO of Mask TV says, “It is a proud moment for all of us. A dream has just come true. We all – my father, mother, sister and our team have been striving hard to realize our aspirations of reaching new heights of excellence. My mom has given us a title song for our OTT platform which I believe is the first of its kind.”

Anju Bhatt, one of the promoters and producer of this show conveys, “Music has always been my forte. I felt that having a promotional title song could easily connect with the viewers. Similarly, this show too has four melodious songs which blends with the story like a hand in glove.”

Beaming with joy, Sanjay Bhatt, the core Mentor of ‘Mask TV’ says, “I have always been a movie buff. We had even produced many successful television series for Doordarshan in the 90s. Business commitments kept me away in Hong Kong for more than 15-years. During lock down and home-stay back in India, I saw the digital world taking the drivers’ seat. As the world around us evolves, it is important that we take a more nuanced approach to understand the changing belief and habits of the consumers. Our streaming platform, ‘Mask TV’ is being launched to deliver a plethora of convenience pertaining to all important things that are consumer based and enjoyed within the comforts of home with the whole family. Be it entertainment, games, business, lifestyle, health, travel, leisure and other important aspects.”

The catalogue of Mask TV has further interesting original shows lined up like “Mussoorie House” to be streamed from December 13; “Bhookh-Kahani Ek Jaanwar Ki” slated on December 15; “Double Shades” on December 18 and “Project Angels” (specially based on transgenders for the first time) on December 20 amongst many others. Their favourite old shows telecast on Doordarshan in the 90s is also being re-aired on this OTT platform like “Manzilein” which has an ensemble of cast comprising of Alok Nath, Anang Desai, Zaakir Hussain, Anju Bhatt, Madhuri, Sanjeev, Akshay Anand, etc. It also includes the new versions of “Hunsgulle – Season 2”, “Kisse Afanti Ke” and 26- episodes of “Haal Kaisa Hai Janab Ka?”. To begin with they have a multiple package of around 35 shows which are out of the box entertainers including comedy to tickle our funny bones.

7th Blood Donation Camp organized by Shri Sain Charitable Trust

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7th Blood Donation Camp organized by Shri Sain Charitable Trust

Jammu, December 9 : 7th Blood Donation Camp was organized by Shri Sain Charitable Trust (Trikuta Group of Colleges) in memory of Late Dr. Roop Lal Sharma Ji, founder chairman, Shri Sain Charitable Trust for Higher Education and Research on his Birth Anniversary.

54 volunteers from different Colleges, including Teaching and Non teaching staff, students, PG Scholars and internees participated in the camp whole heartedly.

Mrs. Suman Sharma Chairperson, Shri Sain Charitable Trust on the occasion called upon the masses to come forward voluntarily for this noble cause and she desired for conducting such camps in near future also. She also appreciated the students and the staff members of the Colleges under the Trust for their participation.

Managing Directors Mr. Ritesh Sharma and Mr. Ravish Sharma, Principal of different Colleges under the Trust, Dr. Nitin Mahajan Vice Principal, CEO’s Mrs. Japna Sharma and Mrs. Jasudha Sharma.

Mr Sunil Singh SDPO, Domana was the Chief Guest on the occasion whereas Mr Kuljeet Singh Sarpanch Raipur-B Jammu was the Guest of Honour. The Blood Donation Camp was organised in Association with Jammu Blood Donors and Welfare Society (NGO). In the end Chairperson of the Trust extended her gratitude towards SDPO Mr. Sunil Singh, Sarpanch Kuljeet Singh, Mr Vishal Arora and the Technical team of Been Enn General Hospital for the presence and support in making this event successful.

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