JAMMU: The government of Jammu and Kashmir has accorded sanction to purchase 16 Mobile Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) vans with crime scene processing equipment.
The sanction is subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions the purchase shall be affected through SMG and no post of the driver shall be created for manning these vehicles. The purchase of vehicles shall be made as per the approval of the MHA, Gol conveyed vide sanction ibid. The purchase shall be made after ascertaining the reasonability of rates as most economical.
A notification in this regard has been issued by the Home Department which reads, “Sanction is hereby accorded to the purchase of 16 Mobile FSL Vans with Crime Scene Processing Equipments for districts at the cost of IRS. 320.00 lacs (Rs. 20.00 lakh each), sanctioned by MHA, Gol vide No. 17012/2/2021-K.II (IV) dated: 10.05.2021, by the Director Forensic Science Laboratory, J&K”.
J&K to get 16 Mobile Forensic Science Laboratory vans
Generally cloudy weather in J&K during last 24 hours: MeT
JAMMU, Nov 19: Weather was generally cloudy in J&K during the last 24 hours, the MeT office said.
The weather office on Saturday predicted that mainly cloudy sky with light rain is likely during the next 24 hours.
“Mainly cloudy sky with possibility of light rain likely in J&K during the next 24 hours”, it said.
Srinagar recorded 2.2 degrees Celsius minimum temperature, Pahalgam minus 1.3 and Gulmarg minus 1.5.
Drass in Ladakh region registered minus 7.1 degrees Celisus minimum temperature, Kargil minus 4.6 and Leh minus 5.4.
Jammu recorded 11.7 degrees Celsius minimum temperature, Katra 10.2, Batote 5.2, Banihal 3.8 and Bhaderwah 3.4. (AGENCIES)
NIA chargesheet against 5 TRF operatives in arms recovery case
New Delhi, November :
The NIA has filed a chargesheet against five members of The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the banded terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba, in a Jammu special court in a case related to the seizure of arms in Srinagar’s Chanapora locality in May.
Aamir Mushtaq Ganie, Adnan Ahsan Wani, Ashaiq Hussain Hajam and Ghulam Mohideen Dar and Faisal Munir have been named in the chargesheet, said the agency.
The chargesheet has been filed under various Sections of the IPC, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Arms Act. The NIA said the case was initially registered on May 23 at the Chanapora police station in Srinagar following the seizure of 15 pistols, 30 magazines and 300 rounds. The agency re-registered the case on June 18.
“Investigations have revealed that the five accused are cadres of the TRF who conspired to supply the consignments of arms, ammunition and funds to terrorists of the TRF/LeT to carry out target killings in Jammu and Kashmir, thereby creating terror among people,” an NIA spokesperson said in the statement.
The NIA said investigation had also revealed that the accused persons used to receive these arms consignments from Pakistan.
“It has been found that the accused are associated with their Pakistan-based handlers/operative/commanders of the TRF/LeT, and radicalised, motivated and instigated vulnerable youth to join terror groups in Kashmir,” an NIA official said.
He said the seizure of incriminating material related to arms and ammunitions, chats about terror funds, besides other material from the mobile phones of the accused persons, has established that they were engaged in terror activities for a long time and threatened the security, integrity and sovereignty of India.
PM Modi to inaugurate Donyi Polo Airport in Itanagar today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the first greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh ‘Donyi Polo Airport’ at Hollangi in Itanagar on Saturday, said officials.
In 2019, PM laid the foundation stone for the construction of Greenfield Airport at Hollongi and inaugurated retrofitted Tezu airport. The terminal at Hollongi has been constructed at a cost of approximately Rs. 955 crores with an area of 4100 sq m and has a peak handling capacity of 200 passengers per hour.
The airport, which is said to be the first greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh, has been developed in an area of over 690 acres, at a cost of more than Rs 640 crore. With a 2,300 m runway, the airport is perfect for all weather day operations.
“The airport terminal is a modern building, which promotes energy efficiency, renewable energy and the recycling of resources.Donyi Polo Airport will be the third operational airport for Arunachal Pradesh, taking the total airport count in the North-East region to 16. From 1947 to 2014, only nine airports were built in the North-East. In a short span of eight years since then, the Modi government has built seven airports in the North-East,” announced an official statement.
Airports in five northeastern states, namely, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland have seen flights take off for the first time in 75 years.
“Aircraft movement in the North-East has also witnessed an increase of 113 per cent since 2014, from 852 per week in 2014 to 1817 per week in 2022,” pointed out the statement.
The name of the airport reflects the traditions and rich cultural heritage of Arunachal Pradesh and its age-old indigenous reverence to the Sun (‘Donyi’) and the Moon (‘Polo’).
3 Army men die in avalanche
Srinagar, November :
Three army soldiers were killed on Friday after being hit by an avalanche in the frontier district of Kupwara in north Kashmir.
The avalanche hit the post of Army’s 56 Rashtriya Rifles at Almora near the LoC in the Machil sector of Kupwara, said a senior police officer. “In an unfortunate incident, three jawans of the 56 RR achieved martyrdom in the line of duty in the Machil area when they came under an avalanche around 12 noon,” he said. He said all bodies had been retrieved from the site of the avalanche.The slain soldiers have been identified as Souvik Hajra, Mukesh Kumar and Gaikwad Manoj Laxman Rao.
India Logs 556 Covid Infections in a Day; Active Caseload Declines by 252
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
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
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
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
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.