New Delhi, Nov 21: India logged 406 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,46,69,421, while the active cases dipped to 6,402, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.
The death toll climbed to 5,30,586 with 12 fatalities which includes 11 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.One death has been reported from Rajasthan in a span of 24 hours.
The active cases comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.80 per cent, according to the ministry website. A decrease of 87 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,41,32,433, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.19 per cent. According to the ministry’s website, 219.86 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.
India’s COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16. It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19. The country crossed the grim milestone of two crore on May 4 and three crore on June 23 last year. It crossed the four-crore mark on January 25 this year. (Agencies)
Active Covid cases in country decline to 6,402
Ancient sculpture found in Devsar, kulgam
Kulgam, Nov 21: An ancient sculpture carved in a black stone has been recovered in Devsar village of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday afternoon, an official said.
An official said that today a digging for Construction of bridge was started by JCB at Lankarpombay area of Devsar during which a black stone was spotted by some workers, who accordingly informed the police.
He said that soon after getting information, Police rushed to the spot and took the carved stone into their possession.
Meanwhile, a police official said the sculpture is carved in a black stone. “It is being handed over to the department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums, J&K Government,” he said. (KNO)
Dry weather, partly cloudy sky likely in J&K in next 24 hrs: MeT
JAMMU, Nov 21: Weather was dry in J&K during the last 24 hours as the MeT officials said on Monday that dry weather with partly cloudy sky is expected during the next 24 hours.
“Dry weather with partly cloudy sky is likely in J&K during the next 24 hours,” an official of the MeT department said.
Srinagar had 3.7, Pahalgam minus 3.5 and Gulmarg minus 3.4 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature today.
Drass town in Ladakh region had minus 11.5, Kargil minus 6.8 and Leh minus 9.2 as the minimum temperature.
Jammu had 8.9, Katra 9.1, Batote 4.7, Banihal 6.2 and Bhaderwah 2.6 as the minimum temperature. (Agencies)
PM Modi to address rallies in Gujarat’s Surendranagar, Jabusar and Navsari today
Ahead of the Gujarat Assembly polls scheduled for next month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday will address three back-to-back Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Vijay Sankalp Sammelan rallies in the poll-bound state.
PM Modi’s first rally on the day will be in Surendranagar at 11 am, the next will be in Jabusar at 1 pm, and then in Navsari around 3 pm.
On the other side, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to hold four public meetings in Dwarka, Somnath, Junagadh and Kutchh districts of the state.
At around 11 am, Shah will address the first meeting in the Khambhaliya Assembly constituency in Dwarka district. Then at 1 pm, in Somnath at Kodinar, he will address another rally.
The other two meetings that the Home Minister will address are at 3 and 4 pm in the Mangrol Assembly constituency in Junagadh and Bhuj Assembly constituency in Kutchh respectively.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is also a BJP’s star campaigner for the Gujarat elections, will also address a public meeting in the Mahemdavad assembly constituency.
Earlier on reaching his home state on Saturday, PM Modi held a road show in Valsad and also addressed the people.
The Prime Minister, who had four scheduled public meetings, started his campaign on Sunday from Somnath. Later he also held election rallies in Dhoraji, Amreli and Botad.
Speaking at the rally in Dhoraji, the Prime Minister took an apparent swipe at Rahul Gandhi and said that during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, the Congress leader walked with a woman who tried everything to derail the Narmada Project.
The Voting for the 182-member State Assembly will be held in two phases on December 1 and 5. The results will be announced on December 8.
Heroin Worth Crores Recovered In Uri Baramulla: Police
SRINAGAR, Nov 21: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday claimed to have arrested a man and recovered four packets of herion worth crores from him in Uri area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said.
In a statement, a police spokesperson said that a joint checkpoint of police and 03 Rajput unit of army was established at AD Post.
“During the routine checking, a drug peddler namely Imtiyaz Ahmed Bhat, a resident of Sahoora Uri, on seeing the naka party tried to evade arrest. He was apprehended and four packets of suspected contraband was recovered,” the spokesperson said.
“A case under NDPS Act has been registered in Police Station Uri and investigation set in motion,” the spokesperson said.
He said that the general people have hailed the efforts of security forces and expressed support in eradicating the menace of drugs from the society.
“People are requested to come forward with information regarding Drug Peddlers of their areas so that drug menace can be eradicated from the society,” the statement said.
Infighting within Congress cause of concern ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra in Rajasthan
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra will pass through Rajasthan in the cold days of December but political temperature within the party is high, with leaders supporting former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot demanding solutions to existing issues.
Even as infighting between the Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Pilot camps continues, Gurjar leader Vijay Singh Bainsla has dared the party to organise the yatra without resolving pending issues of the community he belongs to.
At the same time, the opposition BJP is geared up to launch its ‘Jan Akrosh Movement’ from November 29 to counter the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ and corner the Gehlot government at a time when it completes four years next month.
Deputy Commissioner District Kishtwar and Group General Manager (In-Charge), Dulhasti Power
Station made a joint visit to ITI Institute, Kishtwar
Dr. Devansh Yadav (IAS), Deputy Commissioner, District Kishtwar and Sh. MK Kashyap, Group General
Manager (in-charge) Dulhasti Power Station made a joint visit to ITI Institute Kishtwar on 19.11.2022. On
arrival at ITI campus, Sh. Mandeep Dogra, Principal, ITI and other staff members welcomed Dr. Devansh
Yadav (IAS), Deputy Commissioner, District Kishtwar and Sh. M K Kashyap, Group General Manager (In-
charge).
Dr. Devansh Yadav (IAS), Deputy Commissioner, District Kishtwar and Mr. MK Kashyap, Group General
Manager (I/C), Dulhasti Power Station met Mr. Mandeep Dogra, Principal, ITI Institute, Kishtwar and also
visited the ITI premises and also interacted with students, encouraged and motivated them to acquire
technical knowledge.
Sh. MK Kashyap, Group General Manager (In-Charge) Dulhasti Power Station also took stock & reviewed the
STRIVE (Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement) scheme and attended the Institute
Management Committee (IMC) meeting. Future plans were discussed in this meeting. Sh. MK Kashyap, Group
General Manager (In-Charge) Dulhasti Power Station is also the Chairman of Institute Management
Committee, ITI Kishtwar.
Dr. RP Singh, Group Deputy General Manager (HR), Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh, Deputy General Manager
(Finance), Shri Ashok Kumar Dhanwal, Senior Manager (HR) were also accompanied during this visit.
Jammu And Kashmir | 3 soldiers make supreme sacrifice in Kupwara
SRINAGAR, Nov 19: Three soldiers, part of a patrol party near the LoC in Machhal sector in J-K’s Kupwara, made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, said defence officials.
As per the officials, a routine link patrol was undertaken on the night of November 17-18 in the Machhal sector. During the patrol, Gunner Souvik Hazra complained of breathing difficulty. After an initial assessment, it was planned to evacuate him to the nearest post. During the move to the nearest post, the tail of the patrol party came under a massive snow slide. A search and rescue was immediately launched with troops from the nearest post also moved to undertake the operation.
The defence officials said that in the meanwhile, the medical condition of Gunner Souvik Hazra, who was diagnosed with hypothermia, started deteriorating. An air evacuation request was raised at about 10.30 AM and he was evacuated to 168 MH, Kupwara. The braveheart later succumbed to his medical condition at the Military Hospital.
The search party at the snow slide site located Lance Naik Mukesh Kumar. He was moved to the nearby post and further evacuated to 168 MH, Kupwara at about 2.30 PM by helicopter. The braveheart, however, succumbed to his medical condition at the Military Hospital. Naik Gaikwad Manoj Laxman Rao was however still missing.
Meanwhile, a specialised rescue team and Avalanche rescue dog from Z Gali were airlifted and immediately inducted to locate the missing individual. After an extensive search, Naik Gaikwad Manoj Laxman Rao was recovered at around 4.30 PM and was air evacuated to 168 MH, Kupwara. The braveheart also could not be revived and succumbed to his medical condition.
As per defence officials, Late Naik Gaikwad Manoj Laxman Rao was forty-one years old and joined Army in 2002. He belonged to Village Chunchkkede, Post Dhule, Tehsil, Dhule District in Maharashtra. The braveheart is survived by his wife.
Lance Naik Mukesh Kumar was twenty-two years old and joined Army in 2018. He belonged to Village Sajwantgarh, Post Rodu, Tehsil Ladnun, District Nagaur in Rajasthan. The braveheart is survived by his mother, informed officials.
Gunner Souvik Hazra was twenty-two years old and joined Army in 2019. He belonged to Village Khamarberia, Post Onda, Tehsil Bankura Sadar, District Bankura in West Bengal. The braveheart is survived by his uncle, informed officials.
The mortal remains of the three bravehearts will be taken for last rites to their respective native places, where they will be laid to rest with full military honours. In this hour of grief, the Indian Army stands in solidarity with the bereaved families and remains committed to their dignity and well-being. (Agencies)
SCIENTIFIC INNOVATIONS UNVEILED AT RICH HARVEST
RHS had the privilege to host SCIFARI-2022 under the banner of Sahodaya Schools Complex
on 19th November. Budding Scientists from 25 Cbse Schools participated in the mega event.
The young scientists displayed their acumen through working models on the theme:
“Innovations for Sustainable Development”.
The eminent jury members–Dr Sumit Gandhi from IIIM, Dr Harish Chander from Jammu
University, Dr Avtar Changotra from Cluster University and Dr Rakesh Sharma from Sher-e-
Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu declared their
judgment after a lively interaction with all the participants.
The Chief Guest on the occasion Th. Gulchain Singhji Charak ex- minister R&B and Higher
Education, Advocate Gambhir Dev Singhji Charak – Managing Director Rich Harvest and Mrs
Ruchi Charak- Director Rich Harvest were accorded a warm welcome by the Rich Harvest
Principal Ms Anita Bhatia.
The distinguished guests sought divine blessings by lightning the ceremonial lamp. Ganesh
Vandana by 9th & 10th girls elevated the mood to a higher dimension. The next item- a
group song- urged everyone to save water for posterity. The Dogri Song by class 8 students
brought the house down with thunderous applause.
The Chief Guest gave away the most coveted prizes to the proud winners: IN SENIOR
CATEGORY, the first prize was bagged by KC INTERNATIONAL, 2ND BY RICH HARVEST, 3RD BY
APS MIRAN SAHIB and consolation prizes went to APS KALUCHAK AND INDIAN PUBLiC
SCHOOL KATHUA.
IN JUNIOR CATEGORY: FIRST PRIZE WENT TO SAI INTERNATIONAL, 2ND Prize went to
INTERNATIONAL DELHI RISING SCHOOL and 3rd prize was awarded to SHEMFORD
FUTURISTIC. The consolation prizes were won by HERITAGE SCHOOL and JAMMU SANSKRITI
KATHUA.
The Chief Guest applauded the efforts of all the participants. He emphasized that learning
should be based on inculcating values taught to us by Mother Nature as Nature is the best
mentor.
JKPSC KAS Mains Result 2022 Declared, Check Qualifiers List
JAMMU, Nov 19: Jammu & Kashmir Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination, 2021-Declaration of result reg. Notification No. PSC/Exam/2022/33 Dated: 19.11.2022 On the basis of the results of the Jammu & Kashmir Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination, 2021, held by the J&K Public Service Commission from 08.04.2022 to 18.04.2022.
The candidates who have qualified for Personality Test for selection to the J&K Combined Competitive Services i.e, Junior Scale of J&K Administrative Service, J&K Police (G) Service and J&K Accounts (G) Service is given below:
Candidature of these candidates is provisional subject to their being eligible in all respects. The candidates will be required to produce the original certificates in support of their claims pertaining to age, educational qualifications, category and disability, if any, etc. at the time of their Personality Test. They are therefore advised to keep the said documents ready with them.
The Personality Test /viva-voce of these candidates shall be held w.e.f. 05.12.2022 in the office of the J&K Public Service Commission at Resham Ghar Colony, Jammu. The e-Summon Letter for Personality Test of candidates being called for Interview may be downloaded from the Commission’s Website https://www.jkpsc.nic.in from 01.12.2022