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J&K DDC polls: 51% voter turnout; counting of votes on December 22
20Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K DDC polls: 51% voter turnout; counting of votes on December 22

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the District Development Council (DDC) elections concluded on Saturday with an overall voter turnout of approximately 51 per cent.Now, the counting of votes will be taken up on December 22. This was the first time that the union territory exercised its democratic right after the abrogation of Article 370.“In the eighth and final phase of polling on Saturday, nearly 51 per cent turnout was recorded across 28 constituencies spread over 18 districts of the union territory,” State Election Commissioner (SEC) K.K Sharma said.Addressing a press conference, Sharma said the polling was peaceful and largely incident-free, barring a few minor incidents. "We had a successful last phase of the polls which recorded a turnout of 50.98 per cent for the
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India denies Pak’s claims about attacks by Indian troops on UN vehicle
20Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments

India denies Pak’s claims about attacks by Indian troops on UN vehicle

Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday rejected Pakistan’s allegations that Indian troops deliberately targeted a vehicle of the United Nations along the Line of Control saying a detailed investigation found the claims to be factually "incorrect and false".MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said Pakistan should responsibly investigate its "lapses" instead of repeating "baseless and fabricated" allegations against India to cover up its own "failure" in ensuring the safety and security of UN personnel in territory under its control.On Friday, Pakistan had alleged that Indian troops targeted a vehicle of United Nations Military Observers (UNMO) in the Chirikot sector along the Line of Control (LoC).Srivastava said that India has conveyed its findings and views on "these misrepres
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India farmers’ interests ‘my top-most priority’: PM Modi
17Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments

India farmers’ interests ‘my top-most priority’: PM Modi

As the farmers’ protests against the three new farm laws by the Indian government enters Day 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his government's commitment towards the farmers and said that protecting their interests was its topmost priority."The present agricultural laws had been the demand of farmers since a long time. Even those who are in the opposition today were supporting these bills earlier when they were in power, but could never take a decision on them and pacified the farmers with false assurances. I once again repeatedly convey to my farmer brothers that for each and every one of the farmers' doubts, my government will stand with you. The interests of farmers has been the top-most priority of my government right from day one,” PM Modi said at a virtual ceremony of proj
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US Congress passes defence policy bill that calls out Chinese aggression against India
16Dec By Grace TsoiNo Comments

US Congress passes defence policy bill that calls out Chinese aggression against India

The USD 740 billion defence policy bill has officially been passed by the United States Congress which, among other things, include calling out Chinese aggression against India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was passed on Tuesday by the US House of Representatives and the Senate, include key components of Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's resolution language urging the Chinese government to end its military aggression against India along the LAC.The House and Senate versions of the bill were reconciled by a bipartisan Congressional conference committee earlier in December.The inclusion of this provision, which Krishnamoorthi led as an amendment when the bill passed the House, reflects the US government's...
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J&K LG inaugurates e-Customer Care Centre of KPDCL
14Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K LG inaugurates e-Customer Care Centre of KPDCL

Lieutenant Governor of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, inaugurated cloud-based e-Customer Care Centre of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) at Bemina.Speaking on the occasion, Sinha observed that the new facility is aimed at providing real time enquiry and grievance redressal to consumers. “With the functioning of the Customer Care Centre, the Power Supply Grievances Redressal Mechanism has been institutionalized for handling power supply related complaints”, he said.He further assured that the new Centre will ensure minimum downtime and quick power restoration. “Action taken reports will be generated to fix the accountability and ensure transparency.”“The Customer Care Centre, facilitated with modern technology will work round the clock to
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Sheep farming a profitable business activity: DDC Sidha
14Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments

Sheep farming a profitable business activity: DDC Sidha

In Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, KK Sidha, the District Development Commissioner of the region handed over 10 ewes each among 12 unemployed youth, free of cost, for establishing their own income-generating units.District Sheep Husbandry officer and other officers of Sheep Husbandry department of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir were also present on the occasion.The beneficiaries were selected through a draw of lots under Integrated Sheep Breeding and Rearing scheme of Sheep Husbandry Department. On the occasion, the DDC said that establishing sheep farm is a profitable business activity and asked unemployed youth to come forward and take the benefits of the schemes launched by the government in this section.He assured the youth, sheep rearers, and prospective entrep
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Voting Underway for Phase VI of J&K DDC Election
13Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments

Voting Underway for Phase VI of J&K DDC Election

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the sixth phase of District Development Council (DDC) elections, the first ever democratic exercise after the abrogation of Article 370 last year, is being conducted across 31 constituencies amid high security.Simultaneously, the voting is also being held on 334 panch and 77 sarpanch seats. The counting of votes in the DDC elections is slated on December 22.State Election Commissioner K.K Sharma has said that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure peaceful poling besides special emphasis have been made to keep the voters safe from COVID-19.Over 7.48 lakh voters will decide the fate of 245 candidates, including 100 women contestants in this phase of DDC polls. The eight-phased maiden DDC elections commenced on Novemb...
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Pakistan circulating fabricated dossiers, spreading fake news: India
13Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments

Pakistan circulating fabricated dossiers, spreading fake news: India

Soon after Pakistan accused India for spreading disinformation, India retaliated by saying when looking at disinformation, the best example is the "country next door which is circulating fictional and fabricated dossiers and purveys a regular stream of fake news".Indian Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava was speaking in response to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan quoting an EU disinformation lab report to accuse India of subversive activities through fake media organisations.Srivastava said that as a responsible democracy, India does not practice disinformation campaigns."In fact, if you are looking at disinformation, the best example is the country next door which is circulating fictional and fabricated dossiers and purveys a regular stream of fake news," he sa...
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J&K: 13-year-old Tabin Reyaz charismatic writing turning him into a sensation
7Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K: 13-year-old Tabin Reyaz charismatic writing turning him into a sensation

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Anantnag district, 13-year-old Tabin Reyaz has become a sensation for his unique art of storytelling. He aspires to become a writer and pen down stories and articles to motivate others.Tabin, a resident of Hassan-Noor Village in the Aishmuqam area of Anantnag, studies in class 7.He passionately writes short stories, articles and other kinds of write-ups as well, he likes to pen down the challenges and experiences being faced by him in life, in the form of short stories that have already attracted many writers in the district.He is also writing a book which will be completed in the next few months. His family is proud of him for putting in such efforts at a young age.Tabin Reyaz said that since childhood, he was interested in ge
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J&K: Four-day Khelo Kashmir sports event commences in Srinagar
6Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K: Four-day Khelo Kashmir sports event commences in Srinagar

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, a four-day long ‘Khelo Kashmir’ martial arts sports competition, organised by Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports (NSNIS), commenced in Srinagar on Sunday.The event has been organized in collaboration with local sports organisations at Indoor Sports Hall at Polo Ground in which hundreds of players are participating.Due to government protocols, amid pandemic only three sports-- Taekwondo, Karate and Kickboxing -- are being played in this event.The players participating in this event hailed this step taken by the NSNIS as it will help them to overcome the losses they suffered in sports activities."These types of tournaments need to take place as it would give experience to all the children. They will represent Kashmir in different t
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