A K BHALLA
Home Minister Amit Shah to review J-K security situation on Sunday
Home Minister Amit Shah to assess Jammu and Kashmir security amid recent terror attacks. Focus on intensifying counter-terror operations and reviewing preparations for the upcoming Amarnath pilgrimage.
Lok Sabha polls: Former CMs lose seats in J&K, jailed Engineer Rashid wins
In the recent general election post Article 370 abrogation, former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti lost. The BJP retained its seats, and independent candidate Engineer Rashid emerged victorious, defeating Abdullah. The election reflected public anger over the 2019 decisions in the region.
Three-tier security deployed for counting of votes in Jammu, Kathua
Three-tier security measures have been implemented at the counting centers in Jammu and Udhampur Lok Sabha constituencies ahead of the vote counting. Over 23.94 lakh votes in these constituencies will decide the fate of 34 candidates, including top leaders. Enhanced security and logistical arrangements have been made, with CCTV surveillance and trained staff for a smooth counting process scheduled for June 4.
National Conference, Congress ink J&K-Ladakh pact
Congress and National Conference form alliance for Lok Sabha elections in J&K and Ladakh. NC contests Kashmir Valley seats, Congress Jammu seats and Ladakh. PDP not part of the coalition. Emphasis on ideological unity and co-existence.
PM Modi freed J&K from clutches of Article 370, terrorism and separatism: Anurag Thakur
Thakur lauds BJP for liberating Jammu and Kashmir from Article 370, terrorism, separatism. Modi's development efforts over 10 years, decline in terror attacks and civilian killings, and projects like AIIMS, IIM, IIT, Udhampur constituency, and Katra-Delhi expressway are highlighted.
BJP trying to divide people on communal lines: J-K Congress leader
Jammu & Kashmir Congress's Raman Bhalla criticized the BJP, alleging efforts to divide people on communal lines, creating turmoil nationwide. Bhalla highlighted failures post the region's special status revocation, citing land loss for the poor and job insecurities. He accused the BJP of burdening the poor with extra taxes, stifling dissent, and targeting voices against them. Bhalla debunked BJP's job creation claims as empty promises and accused them of misusing agencies to harass opposition figures.
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Normalcy to resume within a day or two as truck drivers return to work: AIMTC
Truck drivers were protesting the "stringent punishments" outlined in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which imposes up to 10 years in prison or a fine of Rs 7 lakh for drivers causing serious road accidents due to negligent driving, who then flee the scene without informing the authorities.
MHA notifies to enforce provisions of Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Act, 2023
Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla issued the notification that declared December 26, 2023 (Tuesday) as the date on which the provisions of Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Act, 2023, shall come into force.
India to achieve 500 GW renewables target before 2030 deadline: RK Singh
Addressing FICCI's India Energy Transition Summit 2023, Singh also said had India not lost two years due to COVID-19, the nation would have achieved 50 per cent of its power generation capacity from RE non-fossil fuels, by now. India has 424 GW of power generation capacity which includes around 180 GW from non-fossil fuels and another 88 GW is in the works, the minister said. The country has a target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
India to achieve 500 GW renewables target before 2030 deadline: R K Singh
The country has a target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. "We will achieve 500 GW of renewable energy (RE) well before 2030," R K Singh said. Singh also said India's energy transition programme is at the top in the world. The RE capacity addition is the fastest in the world.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands Cellular Jail gets immersive tech upgrade
The revamped show at the Cellular Jail is an upgrade to the existing, conventional sound and light show which comprised lighting effects on the walls of the jail structure, accompanied with a voice over on a sound system, the release added. The specific objective of the project focused on bringing out the history, turmoil and the gruesome story of the Cellular Jail, while placing the historic site on the global tourism map.
Dismantle terror ecosystem: Amit Shah during J&K review meet
Shah reviewed the functioning of the security grid and gave directions to follow the policy of zero-tolerance against terrorism. He also examined the developmental works being implemented in J&K and emphasised on timely completion of projects, the home ministry said in a news release. "He directed the officials to strive their best to achieve 100% saturation of the beneficiaries under various schemes and ensure the benefits of development reach every section of the society," the ministry said.
Union home secretary reviews J&K security
The meeting was attended by other senior officials of the ministry, paramilitary forces, the Jammu and Kashmir administration and police. There have been reports of panic among the Kashmiri Pandits working in the valley after the Terrorist Resistance Front (TRF), a terrorist group, released a “hit list” that included 56 people from among them.
Government appoints Former CEA K Subramanian as Executive Director for India at IMF
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the appointment of Subramanian for a period of three years w.e.f 01.11.2022 or until further orders, whichever is earlier, the order said. Subramanian stepped down as the CEA following completion of his three-year tenure in October last year.
Provide adequate central security force to protect rebel MLAs, Maharashtra Governor urges Centre
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Sunday urged the Centre to make adequate provision for Central Security Forces to be readily deployed in case the situation warrants it to ensure the security of the rebel MLAs and their families.
Meghalaya govt appoints retired IAS officer as interlocutor to facilitate talks with banned militant outfit
Dkhar is a former deputy commissioner of East Khasi Hills and West Jaintia Hills districts. Retired IPS officer A.K Mishra, who is the advisor of the Union Home Ministry, will coordinate between the center and the state government on the talks with the HNLC.
Union home secretary in West Bengal for meeting with state chief secretary
Ajay Bhalla's visit to Kolkata for a meeting with West Bengal Chief Secretary H K Dwivedi is the first after a row erupted over the summoning of the then state chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay by the Centre for not being present at a cyclone review meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May.
Jammu and Kashmir may get advanced drone shield
The larger plan is to extend the deployment of anti-drone technologies designed to detect, intercept and inactivate drones within a possible 5-6 km range, to vital or key security installations within J&K, apart from using them to secure the border with Pakistan.
Union home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla holds meet on J&K security
This comes after two low-intensity explosions were reported on May 27 in the technical area of Jammu Air Force Station.
Home secy Bhalla to review projects in J&K
Several major road projects, two new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences and seven new medical colleges are being set up, according to the home ministry.
Govt reconstitutes empowered groups on COVID-19; oxygen, vaccination included too
According to an official order, the issues related to oxygen production, import, establishment of PSA plants will be dealt with by an empowered group, whose convenor will be the Secretary in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and it will have 10 members.
Centre asks union territories to ramp up testing; augment lab, hospital infrastructure
After a detailed discussion on various issues relating to COVID, the union home secretary asked the officials to maintain constant vigilance against the grave situation in union territories, according to an official statement.
Congress leader accuses govt of failing to tackle COVID pandemic, calls situation 'worrisome'
The former minister said the infection is growing exponentially in Jammu and Kashmir and there seems to be no plan with the government to tackle the threat.
Home Secretary says e-human resource management system will become effective tool for all ministries
With the advanced version of e-HRMS, employees will be able to not only see all their details with respect to service book, leave, GPF, salary, etc., but also apply for different kind of claims/reimbursements, loan/advances, leave, leave encashment, LTC advances, tour etc. on a single platform, a statement issued by the Personnel Ministry said.
Barco launches new video processing and presentation control systems
Barco’s latest generation PDS includes eight 4K inputs and two 4K fully seamless mixing program outputs, designed to deliver all content as intended. The modular and scalable architecture supports a wide variety of show configurations.
India well prepared, coronavirus impact will be 'much smaller and manageable': Niti Aayog member
The impact of the coronavirus outbreak in India will be "much smaller and manageable" as the big decision of nationwide lockdown and travel restrictions were put in place much before other countries, a Niti Aayog member said on Wednesday.
Intra-state network constraints affecting power supply in India: Power Secretary A K Bhalla
"The peak rated requirement is about 155 GW. In term of power capacity and requirement, yes (India is a power surplus country)," Power Secretary A K Bhalla said.
Government to use mobile app for on-the-spot power connections
As far as village electrification is concerned, the task is almost complete as the number of villages remaining to be electrified will be 1,370 by May 1, 2018.
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