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CJP protest: Delhi HC refuses urgent listing of PIL on violent police crackdown
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JSPM stages protest, reiterates demand for separate Jammu state
Jammu, July 21: The Jammu State People's Movement (JSPM) on Monday organised a peaceful protest at Tawi Bridge, Jammu, to reiterate the democratic aspirations of the people of Jammu Province and to convey two important messages to the Government of India, the movement said in a statement. The protest coincided with the gathering of Kashmir-based political parties in New Delhi demanding the restoration of the erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir. JSPM said that this demand does not represent the aspirations of the people of Jammu. While attempts continue to project the restoration of the pre-2019 arrangement as a common demand of both regions, the people of Jammu do not wish to return to a political system under which they experienced decades of discrimination in political representation, allocation of resources, establishment of institutions, public employment and overall development, it said. JSPM believes that Jammu and Kashmir have distinct histories, identities, developmental priorities and political aspirations. The restoration of the erstwhile state cannot be presented as the collective will of the entire region, it said. The people of Jammu seek a separate Jammu State within the Union of India, enabling responsive governance, balanced development and the protection of Jammu's historical, cultural and geographical identity, the movement said. The Movement also expressed concern that despite the constitutional changes of August 2019, many of Jammu's long-standing concerns remain unresolved. The aspirations of the people of Jammu cannot remain subordinate to narratives framed elsewhere. The time has come for Jammu's voice to be heard independently and on its own merits, it said. The second objective of the protest was to urge the Government of India to initiate a meaningful and structured dialogue with the civil society of Jammu, JSPM said, expressing disappointment that the 29 MLAs elected from Jammu Province have failed to effectively articulate the region's genuine concerns and aspirations or build a united voice for Jammu's interests. JSPM believes that the future of Jammu cannot be decided without directly engaging its people. It called upon the Government of India to initiate consultations with representatives of Jammu's civil society, including former civil servants, ex-servicemen, academicians, professionals, business organisations, youth groups and other stakeholders, so that Jammu's aspirations are understood first-hand. The Movement also expressed concern over the continuing demographic changes taking place in parts of Jammu Province. JSPM urged the Government to take timely policy measures to preserve the region's demographic balance, historical identity and social harmony, so that future generations inherit the same plural and inclusive Jammu that has always been the strength of this region. JSPM once again clarified that its movement is not against the people of Kashmir. We hold no ill will towards them. Our struggle is against a political arrangement that, in our considered view, failed to provide Jammu equitable representation and development for decades, it said.
Green Line services of Namma Metro in Bengaluru disrupted for 45 minutes after power breakdown
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Samardung Tunnel Tragedy : PM Assures Full Support After Speaking to CM
Gangtok, July 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) on Monday to ask about the tragic event at [] The post Samardung Tunnel Tragedy : PM Assures Full Support After Speaking to CM appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Katra records 107.1 mm rainfall in past 24 hours, highest in J&K
Srinagar, July 21: Katra recorded the highest rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir at 107.1 mm in the past 24 hours, followed by Rajouri with 63 mm and Poonch with 61.5 mm, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said. Reasi recorded 54.5 mm of rainfall, while Chahta Jammu AWS received 42.5 mm during the period. Other areas that received significant rainfall included Jammu (35 mm), Gulmarg (29.4 mm), Srinagar (27.8 mm), Awantipora (33 mm), Udhampur (28.2 mm) and Ganderbal (21.5 mm), according to the weather data.
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Delectrik Systems to Deploy India's First Utility Scale Flow Battery of 100 MWH Capacity
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KVK Gbal drives agri progress with tech-driven resource kits for tribal communities
Shuhama, Jul 20: Krishi Vigyan Kendra Ganderbal, operating under the aegis of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) organized an input distribution cum awareness programme under the ICAR-sponsored project entitled Strengthening Livelihoods and Agricultural Resilience of Tribal and Marginal Farmers in Ganderbal through Technology-Driven Resource Packages. Conceived under the visionary leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, this initiative aims to bridge the developmental gap by delivering science-backed, sustainable farming technologies directly to the most remote and marginalized tribal communities. The event was graced by Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar Sahab (Former MLA) as the Chief Guest, along with Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth (Director Extension) as the Guest of Honour. The dignitaries underscored transformative power of sustainable technologies in minimizing farm drudgery, boosting crop yields and securing long-term economic prosperity for tribal farming families. The session started with Welcome Address by Dr. Gazala Nazir, Scientist KVK Ganderbal. Dr. Ajaz Ahmad Malik, Head of KVK Ganderbal and Principal Investigator of the project, emphasized that the initiative delivers an integrated, eco-friendly package of inputs and machinery tailored to strengthen local farming systems and build resilient rural households. Dr. Malik further stated that the project will cover more than 8 villages and nearly 800 households, aiming to transform tribal agriculture into a model of sustainability and prosperity. In his presidential address, Jenab Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar, former MLA commended KVK Ganderbals persistent efforts in reaching out remote farming communities. He stated that empowering tribal farmers with modern technology and high-quality inputs remains vital for regional socio-economic advancement and applauded the Kendra's commitment to transferring agricultural research straight from the lab to the field. In her address, Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Extension, SKUAST-K, appreciated the extension outreach of KVK Ganderbal and stressed transforming traditional farming into a commercially viable enterprise. She explained that KVK's broader mission is to foster sustainable resilience within tribal farming communities, reiterating the institution's commitment to enhancing farmers' livelihoods through continuous capacity building, practical field demonstrations, and climate-smart agricultural strategies. Later, input distribution was conducted among tribal farmers of district Ganderbal. The event concluded with a formal vote of thanks presented by Dr. Faiqa Syeed, Scientist, KVK Ganderbal expressing sincere gratitude to all the dignitaries, participants and stakeholders for their active participation inthe event.
Gangtok, July 21: Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) has shared his sorrow over the tragic incident at the under-construction Samardung Tunnel of the NHPC [] The post Samardung Tunnel Gas Leak Tragedy : CM Mourns Samardung Tunnel Tragedy, Promises Full Support for Rescue Operations appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
KPDCL issues advisory, puts field machinery on alert
Srinagar, Jul 20: In view of the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has issued a comprehensive advisory for general public and directed all field functionaries to remain on high alert to safeguard public life, protect electrical infrastructure and ensure continuity of essential power supply services. The advisory stated that adverse weather conditions may lead to uprooting of trees, landslides, waterlogging and flooding, which could damage overhead power lines, distribution transformers, electric poles and other power infrastructure. It further noted that temporary interruptions in power supply may be necessary at certain locations to ensure public safety and facilitate emergency restoration works. People have been advised not to touch or approach electrical conductors, poles, transformers, feeder pillars or any other electrical installations during inclement weather, as these may become live due to leakage of electric current. Every fallen conductor or damaged pole should be treated as live and dangerous. The advisory advised to avoid waterlogged areas where electrical installations or overhead power lines are present and not to cross flooded locations containing electrical infrastructure. Residents have been cautioned against attempting any electrical repairs during rainfall or while standing on wet surfaces. In case water enters residential or commercial premises, consumers should switch off the main electrical supply only if it can be done safely. The advisory has urged residents of flood-prone and landslide-prone areas to remain vigilant, as waterlogging, soil erosion, falling trees and landslides may damage electrical infrastructure. Citizens have also been advised to maintain a safe distance from overhead power lines while operating machinery, pruning trees or undertaking outdoor activities, and to avoid taking shelter beneath electric poles, transformers or overhead lines during thunderstorms and lightning. The public has been requested to immediately report any damaged electrical installation, sparking, snapped conductor, leaning pole or any other hazardous condition to the nearest KPDCL office. Consumers have also been urged to cooperate with KPDCL restoration teams and facilitate unhindered access to electrical installations to ensure prompt restoration of power supply. Meanwhile, all Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineers, Sub-Divisional Officers and field staff of KPDCL Distribution have been directed to maintain continuous monitoring of the distribution network throughout the period of adverse weather. Emergency response teams have been instructed to remain fully prepared with adequate manpower, vehicles, tools, safety equipment, poles, conductors, transformers and other restoration materials. The advisory also directs that priority be given to restoring power supply to hospitals, healthcare institutions, water supply installations, communication facilities, security establishments and other essential services. Field officers have been instructed to carry out preventive inspections of vulnerable feeders, substations, transformers and overhead line corridors while strictly adhering to electrical safety procedures during restoration works. They have also been directed to maintain close coordination with the District Administration and other line departments in case of road blockages, landslides or tree falls affecting electrical infrastructure. All subordinate offices of KPDCL Distribution have been asked to coordinate with the designated Nodal Officer, Hashmat Rasool Raina, and ensure hourly updates on feeder status during the period of inclement weather. Any major breakdown, prolonged outage, collapse of electrical infrastructure or public safety incident is to be reported immediately. KPDCL has further directed that consumers be kept informed about prolonged outages, restoration activities and safety precautions through all available communication platforms. The Corporation has appealed to the public to remain vigilant, strictly follow official safety advisories and extend full cooperation to KPDCL personnel engaged in restoration of power supply. All officers and officials have been instructed to ensure strict compliance with the advisory until further orders.
Srinagar, Jul 20: In view of incessant rainfall and prevailing inclement weather conditions, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, who is also the Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex to assess the preparedness and mitigation measures put in place by all line departments across the district in view of the inclement weather forecast & prevailing weather conditions. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Rifat Aftab Qureshi, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, CEO DDMA, Aadil Fareed, IAS Probationer, Alfred Thomas, Regional Transport Officer, Qazi Irfan, SP Headquarter, Umar Shah, SP Traffic, Zaheer Abbas, Joint Commissioner SMC, Nuzhat Khurshid, Secretary SMC, Tahir Ahmad Magrey, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Director IMD Srinagar Station, Mukhtar Ahmad, Superintending Engineers of R&B, PHE Hydraulic, KPDCL, UEED, Mechanical Irrigation, I&FC, SMC, SDM West, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Executive Engineers, all Tehsildars, Officers from NDRF, SDRF, Health, Legal Metrology, Fire & Emergency, Forest, FCS&CA, Civil Defence and other Departments. At the outset, the Chairman DDMA emphasized the need for close coordination among all line departments and formulating an efficient plan to ensure prompt response to any weather-related eventuality in the district. He directed the Officers to remain in a state of readiness by mobilising all men and machinery on ground particularly at vulnerable spots to prevent any damage. The DC stressed the importance of round-the-clock monitoring and close monitoring of identified vulnerable areas and taking swift action in case of any embankment breaches or flood-related emergencies. He underscored the need for seamless coordination and effective communication among Officers, field functionaries and with the public during any emergencies to ensure swift response and minimize inconvenience. The DC emphasized undertaking advance dewatering measures and ensuring prompt intervention to prevent waterlogging, particularly at critical infrastructure and essential public facilities, including major hospitals, power stations, Government Offices, major roads and other vulnerable low-lying areas across the city. The DC further underscored the importance of seamless coordination among the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), District Police and the District Administration to ensure a swift, coordinated, and effective response to any eventuality. He directed the concerned agencies to pre-position adequate manpower, rescue teams, and essential equipment, besides mobilizing field staff well in advance, particularly in the vulnerable areas of Fakir Gujri, Hawan, and other higher reaches of the district, to effectively deal with any situation arising from any weather-related emergencies. The DC instructed all line departments to maintain close coordination with the local Revenue authorities and ensure immediate on-ground intervention wherever the situation warrants.
FCS&CA to undertake advance lifting, distribution of foodgrains for AugOct 2026
Srinagar, Jul 20: To ensure uninterrupted availability of foodgrains to beneficiaries during the forthcoming monsoon season, Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), J&K has decided to undertake the advance lifting and distribution of foodgrains allocated under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and Non-Priority Household (NPHH) schemes for the months of August, September and October, 2026. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to address any logistical and transportation challenges that may arise during the rainy season and to ensure uninterrupted food security across the Union Territory. Accordingly, the Department has made advance allocation of foodgrains for the three months, enabling the beneficiaries to receive their entitled ration through a single transaction. The entire distribution process has been targeted for completion on or before 31st August, 2026. To facilitate smooth implementation of the initiative, the NIC, J&K has been requested to enable the one-time transaction facility in the e-PoS devices for distribution of foodgrains pertaining to the months of August, September and October 2026. The Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, while speaking in this regard, said that the advance lifting and distribution of foodgrains would strengthen the departmental preparedness and enable an effective response to any situation arising during the monsoon season. He said that the initiative would ensure uninterrupted availability of foodgrains and safeguard the food security of eligible beneficiaries throughout the Union Territory. The Commissioner Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department, reiterated that the advance lifting, transportation and distribution of foodgrains shall be undertaken in close coordination with all the stakeholders, including the Food Corporation of India (FCI), the Jammu & Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) and the district administration. Necessary instructions were passed on to the Director, FCS&CA, Jammu and the Director, FCS&CA, Kashmir to personally monitor the lifting, transportation and distribution of the allocated foodgrains. This will ensure that the exercise is completed within the stipulated timeline and that no eligible beneficiary is deprived of his or her entitlement, he added. The Department issued necessary directions to all concerned officers, Fair Price Shop dealers and other stakeholders to ensure timely lifting, transportation and distribution of the allocated foodgrains, with the entire exercise to be completed by 31st August, 2026, in the interest of public convenience and uninterrupted food security.
Dulloo chairs review of facilities at Amarnath Yatra base, transit camps
Srinagar, Jul 20: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the implementation of the recommendations put forth by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for further improving and upgrading the facilities at the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Base Camps and Transit Camps, stretching from Lakhanpur to the Holy Cave Shrine. The recommendations were based on extensive ground assessments carried out by the CAPF teams during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. The meeting was attended by senior officers from the Civil Administration, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board and the security establishment, including Administrative Secretaries, senior officers of the Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), BRO/BEACON, Heads of Departments, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police of the concerned districts, Director, Information, besides other senior officers. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary undertook a comprehensive review of the recommendations and observations highlighted by CEO, SASB, Dr Mandeep K.Bhandari as contained in the reports submitted by the CAPF teams. Regarding the same the respective Administrative Secretaries and Deputy Commissioners concerned presented the status of implementation of each recommendation, outlining the measures already undertaken and the timelines for completion of the remaining works. The recommendations covered a wide spectrum of interventions aimed at further enhancing the safety, convenience and overall experience of the pilgrims. These included upgrading accommodation facilities and other basic amenities at the Base and Transit Camps, improving sanitation, cleanliness and hygiene standards, strengthening disaster preparedness through enhanced firefighting arrangements and waterproofing of tents, besides ensuring reliable power and water backup at identified locations. The meeting also reviewed measures for maintaining hygienic conditions at community kitchens (langars), washrooms and bathing facilities, improving drainage systems, and ensuring safe electrical wiring of tents and camp infrastructure to prevent any untoward incidents. In addition, emphasis was laid on improving queue management at key locations, preventing overcrowding, streamlining traffic regulation, augmenting parking facilities and creating additional rain shelters at vulnerable stretches of the Yatra route to provide greater comfort and convenience to the pilgrims. Stressing that the safety and well-being of the pilgrims remain the foremost priority of the Government, the Chief Secretary directed all the concerned departments and district administrations to critically examine each recommendation and ensure its expeditious implementation. He emphasized that every feasible measure should be taken to strengthen the existing arrangements so that devotees undertaking the pilgrimage are provided with safe, seamless and hassle-free facilities throughout their journey. He further impressed upon all the departments to maintain close coordination and regularly monitor the progress of the identified works, ensuring that any shortcomings noticed during the ongoing Yatra are promptly addressed through corrective measures before the next yatra here.
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Namchi, July 21: The death toll from the gas leak at the under-construction Samardung Tunnel of the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project in Jholungey, [] The post Samardung Tunnel Gas Leak Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to Seven, Rescue Operations Continue Through the Night appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Flash floods kill at least 20 in Afghanistan and leave more than 100 missing
Unfortunately, severe floods today in Parun city and several other areas of Nuristan Province have caused heavy loss of life and property among our fellow citizens, says Afghan authorities
Six killed in floods, landslips in Northeast
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Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary flags off special train carrying 1,100 pilgrims to Somnath Dham
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J&K Govt bans bike taxi operations on aggregator platforms until further orders
Srinagar, July 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has prohibited the operation of two-wheelers on motor vehicle aggregator platforms across the Union Territory until a dedicated regulatory framework for bike taxi services is notified. Speaking to the media, Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan said the decisionhas beentaken to ensure compliance with the Jammu & Kashmir Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2023, under which only vehicles duly permitted to operate as commercial vehicles can be onboarded by aggregators. He saidit had come to the department's notice that certain aggregator platforms had either onboarded or were planning to onboard two-wheelers in violation of theexisting rules. As of now,there is no notified policy permittingbike taxi or two-wheeler aggregator operations in Jammu and Kashmir. Therefore, no aggregator licence holder shall onboard or operate any two-wheeler until further orders, Mahajan said. The Transport Commissioner directed all aggregator licence holders to immediately remove any two-wheelers already listed on their platforms and refrain from offering such services. He warned that any violation of the circular would invite legal action under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the applicable rules, and the conditions of the aggregator licence, including suspension or cancellation. The circular has come into force with immediate effect and will remain operative until a separate policy governing bike taxi services is notified by the government.
Rudi Garcia is not continuing as Belgium coach after reaching World Cup quarterfinals
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Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75
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Supreme Court proposes SIT probe into Ram Temple case
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