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India Logs 556 Covid Infections in a Day; Active Caseload Declines by 252

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New Delhi, Nov 19: India’s tally of Covid cases rose by 556 in a day to reach 4,46,68,523 while active cases declined by 252 during the same period to reach 6,782, according to Union Health Ministry data updated Friday.
The death toll has climbed to 5,30,570 with 17 more fatalities, including 15 reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,41,31,171, while the case fatality rate was 1.19 per cent. Active cases comprise 0.02 per cent of the total infections while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.79 per cent.
According to the health ministry’s website, 219.85 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive.
India’s COVID-19 tally 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.
India crossed the grim milestone of two crore on May 4, three crore on June 23 last year and four crore on January 25 this year. (Agencies)

Searches underway in Kashmir over terror threats to local journos

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SRINAGAR, Nov 19: In connection to the terror threats against local journalists, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday conducted searches at 10 locations in Srinagar, Kulgam and Anantnag districts.
“Massive searches in connection with investigation of case related to recent threat to journalists started by Police at 10 locations in Srinagar, Anantnag and Kulgam,” the police said in a tweet.
After resignations by five Kashmiri journalists over the anonymous online threats to over a dozen of them, the police have lodged an FIR under UAPA (Unlawful activities Prevention Act).
Recently, a list of over a dozen journalists were made public who were accused of working for security agencies.(Agencies)

Winter Session of Parliament from December 7 to 29: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi

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New Delhi, Nov 19: The Winter Session of Parliament will be held from December 7 to December 29 this year, said Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi.
There will be a total of 17 working days in the upcoming Winter Session.
“Winter Session, 2022 of Parliament will commence from December 7 and continue till December 29 having 17 sittings spread over 23 days. Amid Amrit Kaal looking forward to discussions on Legislative Business and other items during the session. Looking forward for constructive debate,” the Union Minister said in a Twitter post.
The first day of the upcoming session is likely to be adjourned in the wake of the death of sitting members. Amongst the sitting MPs who passed away recently include Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Sources also say that since the Covid numbers have declined significantly and most members and staff of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariat are completely vaccinated, the session is likely to convene without any major Covid-induced restrictions.
This will be the first session during which Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, will officiate proceedings in the Upper House.
The government will draw up a list of Bills to be passed during the upcoming session while the Opposition will demand a discussion on pressing matters.
The Monsoon Session commenced on July 18 and adjourned on August 8. The session saw 16 sessions spread over a period of 22 days.
During the session, six Bills were introduced in Lok Sabha. Seven Bills were passed by Lok Sabha and 5 bills by the Rajya Sabha during the last session. One Bill was withdrawn. The total number of Bills passed by both Houses of Parliament during the session was 5.
During the last session, 5 short-term duration discussions were placed including price rise in both Houses. The productivity of the Lok Sabha was approximately 48 per cent and that of the Rajya Sabha 44 per cent. (Agencies)

Kejriwal Model is the only proven model that can Make India No.1

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AAP leader & Social activist Gurmeet Singh Baaghi said that Arvind Kejriwal is the only leader who has a vision for the country. He understands the problems being faced by the common people and their needs, and the way for development. He has the capability of taking the country in the right direction. Delhi budget has been increased from 31000 crores to 78000 crores, this is not less than miracle and only Arvind Kejriwal can do this. Kejriwal Model is the only proven model that can Make India No.1 . The country can be developed only by giving free world-class education to the children, better health services and job opportunities to youth. The nation will develop only by adopting the Model given by Kejriwal.
Baaghi said that Delhi has become a laboratory for developing various policies of development. Whether it is giving 200 units free electricity, 20,000 litres free water, free bus rides for women or free and world class education, all political parties are promising these schemes in other states where elections are being held.
He added that there are three pillars of AAP ideology hardcore patriotism, honesty and humanity and because of its ideology, Aam Aadmi party provided Free uninterrupted Power supply, free water supply, free rides for women, Marshals have been deployed to strengthen women’s safety, Teachers were sent abroad for training, Happiness classes in schools help relieve children’s stress,built more than 20,000 new classrooms, free and world class education to the people of Delhi and Punjab. Delhi’s education system, healthcare, electricity and water supply are being praised all over the world. It is only Arvind Kejriwal who knows how to take the country in the right direction through his impeccable leadership.

Dr JS Soodan, Dr Bhardwaj, Dr Utsav acquaint dairy farmers with latest trends and machinery

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Jammu: To acquaint the dairy farmers with the latest trends and machinery involved in milk and dairy products processing cum marketing, the SKUAST Jammu under the supervision of VC JP Sharma has been organizing exposure visits to various dairy farms. In this regard, Dr JS Soodan, Dr Bhardwaj, Dr Utsav today organized exposure visit to Dairy farm at Sehora owned by JKDFA Provincial President Sandeep Singh Chib. The said programme has been organized under the guidance of VC JP Sharma Jammu. Through these programmes, the dairy farmers get an opportunity to interact with experts to get the latest know-how about the innovations in Dairy Processing and Marketing. It provides dairy farmers an opportunity to get well equipped with the latest skills, knowledge and techniques for boosting the milk production.During interaction with Experts, Chib discussed with the experts about common problems of dairy animals like availability of the good quality of semen, repeat breeding, prolapse etc. Experts also sort out these queries.

Pak sponsored terrorists making attempts to create disturbances in Jammu: Rajesh Kesri

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Shiv Sena Hindustan J&K President Pt Rajesh Kesri lauded J&K Police for foiling a major weapon smuggling bid with the arrest of three members of a terror module in Jammu and recovering three AK-56 rifles, one pistol, nine magazines, 191 rounds of ammunition and six grenades before they could have delivered arms and ammunition to a terrorist in Kashmir. Addressing a press conference in Jammu, Kesri claimed that the terror groups have tried to fuel the terrorism in Jammu region besides supplying arms to the terrorists in Kashmir from Jammu after they were dropped from drones on the International Border. Such incidents in the recent past are a matter of concern. The enemy country trying to revive terrorism in Jammu region,” he said interacting with media persons. The situation should be taken seriously because the enemy can attempt again to revive terrorism but as long as we stand united, the Pakistan cannot succeed in its nefarious design,” he added. Kesri further said that the enemy always try that there be no peace anywhere in the J&K. Such attempts continue on the part of the enemy Security forces failed their nefarious design with the joint efforts and the support of the public,” he said.He said with everybody’s cooperation civilian population, local administration, police and army, the terrorism will be wiped out from the region. As far as Jammu region is concerned, it has not witnessed any major militant activity before or after the airstrike,” but more vigil is required. Alleging that the recently arrested terrorists was part of a new terror plan to target the people of Jammu, Kesrisday demanded a probe into the matter by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).There is need to widen probe into the terrorist’s case by investigating into various aspects of security in the region. “As it is a serious matter, we urge J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha that probe into all aspects of this case should be conducted by NIA to uncover this new terror plan trying to make inroads in Jammu region,” Kesri said.He said that probe should be held against the terrorist to know about the larger terror conspiracy, people involved and his links with other such elements.”We want a full probe against those behind the conspiracy, their links and their targets in Jammu region. We also want to know who their targets were”, he said. Lauding the para military forces and police in Jammu and Kashmir, Kesri said, they have foiled the nefarious designs of terrorists and “have worked hard to stamp out terrorism from the union territory”. Prominent among those present on the occasion include State Vice President Balveer Kumar, Laba Baba, Vijay Luthra, Sanjeev Sharma, Raj Kumar, Suresh, Darshana Devi, Des Raj, Rakesh, Rajesh.

BJP regime humiliated dogras by demoting J&K State to UT: Harsh Dev

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Samba, 18-11-2022: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) organized a massive rally in Samba today to draw the attention of the govt towards the basic problems faced by the common masses who were suffering due to their gross neglect at the hands of an apathetic and indifferent administration. The AAP workers took out a massive rally which started from Vijaypur and culminated at Samba where the gathering was addressed by several Party leaders including Ex-Ministers Mr. Harsh Dev Singh and Mr. Yash Paul Kundal besides other senior Party leaders. The rally was organized by AAP District President Samba Mr. Lovelu Sambyal.

        Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh who was the Chief Guest on the occasion said that J&K had suffered socially, politically and economically after its re-organization and division into two union territories. “With J&K having been divested of its statehood status, the trade, tourism and economy of the erstwhile princely dogra state of the country has been adversely impacted. While the economy fast dissipated and the development scenario witnessed a downward slide, the ever growing unemployment seemed to be the only notable feature of the saffron rule. The past few years witnessed massive public uprisings against the anti Jammu and anti people policies of the ruling dispensation which continued to be suppressed through iron fist of police and civil administration. Taking repeated somersaults on almost all its professed promises, the narcissistically pleased and power intoxicated BJP continued to use the coercive apparatus of state to silence all those who dared raise their voice for justice and sought fulfilment of promises made by it during elections. Rather than honouring the commitments made by it during last polls, it was trying to crush the dissenting voices by causing dissensions in and breaking the opposition parties. Describing the BJP’s handling of dissent and disquiet as oppressively bizarre, undemocratic and morally sinister, Mr. Singh appealed to the people not to succumb before the machiavellian designs of the power hungry rulers. He assured that AAP would stand with people through thick and thin and continue to expose and oppose the BJP for its political debauchery and subterfuge”, roared Mr. Singh.

Addressing the huge gathering, Mr. Harsh Dev lambasted the BJP for having done the greatest disservice to J&K by demoting it to the level of UT. It has humiliated the dogras by dismantling the oldest dogra state. The extension of several draconian laws after abrogation of Art 370 including opening of lands and jobs to outsiders had in particular, come as a rude shocker for the people of J&K. The unemployed youth of Jammu region have been the most disappointed lot with their share in services have been abysmally reduced. The Daily wagers, the contractuals, the underemployed have all felt cheated in the BJP regime.

Mr. Yash Paul Kundal alleged that a deep rooted culture of corruption was prevalent in the UT, wherein the vigilante organizations needed to keep a close watch over the functioning of various Deptts particularly PHE, Education, PWD, Power, CAPD and RDD. He said that the lackadaisical approach of the concerned authorities was responsible for the power and drinking water crisis in the majority of the rural areas. He called for early construction of works taken up under the languishing projects scheme. He sought early clearances of liabilities and other work done claims of contractors and mates pending for the last 2-3 years in PWD, PHE, PDD etc. He sought immediate release of compensation to the farmers whose lands and other structures were acquired for construction of PMGSY roads. He regretted that there were no takers for the sufferings of the people with corrupt officers enjoying full patronage of the political bosses.

Prominent among those who spoke on the occasion included Lovelu Sambyal, Rajesh Padgotra, Basharat Ali, Om Parkash Attri, Raj Mohd Salaria, Narayan Dass, Rakesh Singh, Appu Singh and Mrs. Manju Singh besides others.

Govt Prohibits Private Tuitions By Teaching Faculty Of School Education Department

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JAMMU, Nov 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government Friday announced prohibition on any activity or assignment including the private tutions by teaching faculty of School Education Department.
The Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Alok Kumar has said, “ it has been observed that some members of teaching faculty of School Education Department are undertaking coaching assignments in private institutions and coaching centres even during school hours in violation of Rule 10 of the Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees (Conduct) Rules, 1971 as well as Chapter (IV) Section 28 of RTE Act, 2009.”
Kumar in a circular ordered, “ No teaching faculty shall undertake any activity or assignment including teaching in private educational institution or coaching centre, unless they obtains prior sanction from the competent authority. Any violation in this regard shall invite disciplinary action against the

Youth singer Waqar Khan to join NC on Friday

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SRINAGAR, Nov 18: Famous singer Waqar Khan on Friday has joined National Conference in presence of the party president Dr Farooq Abdullah.
NC Vice President Omar Abdullah and other senior leaders were also present on the occasion.
While confirming the news JKNC took to Twitter and wrote: “Prominent social activist and youth icon @im_waqarkhan along with scores of his supporters joined JKNC in presence Dr Farooq Abdullah, OmarAbdullah.”

Farooq Abdullah continues to be party president: NC

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) Friday said that Farooq Abdullah continues to remain party president and has not stepped down from the post.

Earlier, reports have been doing rounds that Dr Farooq Abdullah has resigned from the post of president citing several reasons including health issues as one

NC Chief Spokesperson, Tanvir Sadiq also cleared the air and said that Dr Farooq continues to be the party president.

Issuing a statement, National Conference said, “Dr Farooq Abdullah Sahib has informed his colleagues of his decision to step down as president of JKNC. In spite of the best efforts of senior colleagues in the party, Dr Sahib was adamant that he wouldn’t review his decision. In light of this sudden announcement which has caught everyone by surprise the party General Secretary, as per the party constitution, has been tasked with conducting the election for the party president which will be completed on 5th Dec. Until that time Dr Sahib continues as President of the party.