The nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan on May 28, 1998, in Chagai mountains of Balochistan have resulted in devastating consequences for the region and its people, according to activists. The radiation emitted from the atomic explosions have caused serious health problems for the people, particularly the children. It has also seriously impacted the water bodies and flora of Balochistan. #nuclear #nucleartests #Chagai #balochistan #health #Pakistan #atomic What We Offer In-Depth Analysis and Exclusive Reports: Our team of experienced journalists and analysts delve deep into the complexities of regional and international issues, providing you with exclusive reports and thorough analysis. Whether it’s the intricate political dynamics of Balochistan, the ongoing developments in POK, or the security challenges in Kashmir, we bring you stories that matter. Timely and Accurate Updates: Stay informed with our timely updates on the latest events and trends. From breaking news to detailed feature stories, NVI ensures you are always ahead of the curve with accurate and reliable information.
Persecution of Hindus, Christians and other minorities in Pakistan
Minorities, like Hindus and Christians, have been suffering immense atrocities in Pakistan. Very frequently, some or the other member of a minority community, whether Hindu or Christian, is subjected to humiliation, tortrure and cruelty in various forms. While men are thrashed and even lynched, their girls are raped and forcibly converted to Islam to be married to a Muslim man against their choice. Most tragically, the victims of these victims get no support from the police, the government or even the judiciary. #pakistan #minorities #Hindus #christians
India’s neighbours participate in Modi’s grand oath-taking ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the visiting leaders who congratulated him for the historic third consecutive term in office.
New Delhi, June 9: Narendra Modi took oath as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive time, in a grand ceremony on Sunday evening that saw the leaders of seven neighbouring countries invited as honoured guests.
Modi, clad in white kurta and churidar and donning a blue jacket, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashparati Bhawan here.
The 74 year old leader took the oath in the name of God to loud cheers from the large number of guests, which included leaders from India’s neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean Region.
The leaders who attended the ceremony included President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe; President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu; Vice-President of Seychelles Ahmed Afif; Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina; Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth accompanied by his spouse; Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’; and Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay. Leaders of Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan were accompanied by Ministers.
Following the swearing-in ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the visiting leaders who congratulated him for the historic third consecutive term in office. Thanking them for gracing the occasion, Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and ‘SAGAR Vision’.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized that in his third term, India will continue to work for the peace, progress and prosperity of the region in close partnership with the countries, even as it pursues its goal of VIKSIT BHARAT by 2047, a statement said.
In this context, he called for deeper people-to-people ties and connectivity in the region. He further added that India would continue to amplify the voice of the Global South in the international arena.
The leaders also attended a Banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President while welcoming them and conveying her wishes to Prime Minister Modi in the service of the nation, stated that India’s democratic exercise was not only a moment of pride for its people, but an inspiration to millions around the world.
The participation of leaders from India’s neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region on the momentous occasion of swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, underlines India’s deep-rooted bonds of friendship and cooperation with the region, a statement said.
Journalists, opposition groups boycott controversial Punjab Defamation Bill
The central Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the media bodies announced a total boycott of coverage concerning all government affairs as a mark of protest.
Islamabad, June 9: The controversial Punjab Defamation Bill 2024 was officially brought into effect and became a full-fledged law in Pakistan after the province’s Acting Governor Malik Ahmed Khan signed it. Seen as a draconian bill which curbs press freedom in the country, the bill was boycotted by various organisations and opposition groups in the National Assembly.
Drawing great ire from journalist groups and civil society organisations, the central Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the media bodies announced a total boycott of coverage concerning all government affairs at both the provincial and federal proceedings in the National Assembly as a mark of protest.
The Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA), Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AEMEND), held an emergency meeting to discuss the development and decided to record their protest against the law.
Just hours after the bill was passed, a joint petition was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) by journalists Riaz Ahmad Raja and Jaffar Ahmad Yar challenging its legality. The petition asked the high court to strike down the defamation law, saying it violated the fundamental rights of citizens protected in the Constitution.
The plea lamented that journalists were not consulted before the passing and approval of the defamation law, arguing that it was ludicrous and unconstitutional to allow a person to bring a claim of defamation without any proof.
Mewar University Revokes Suspension of Kashmiri Students
NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 22 (NVI): Mewar University in the Gangrar area of Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, on Tuesday revoked the suspension order for Kashmiri students who had been protesting against the university authorities over the unapproved nursing course.
According to an order, the decision comes in response to a request from Kashmiri students and on the advice of the Government Administration.
As previously reported by NVI, thirty-five Kashmiri students at Mewar University in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, were suspended after staging a protest against the university authorities over an unapproved nursing course.
The students had been protesting for many days due to the university’s failure to secure necessary approvals from the Rajasthan Nursing Council (RNC) and Indian Nursing Council (INC) for the B.Sc. Nursing program.
The students had claimed they were suspended without any concrete resolution to their demands. Despite raising the issue with university authorities multiple times, the matter remains unresolved.
The University Administration, however now said that it is currently in discussions with the students to find an amicable solution to the issue surrounding the B.Sc Nursing program. (News Vibes of India)
Fire breaks out in Lasjan, Srinagar
NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 22 (NVI): A fire broke out in a residential house in Lasjan area of Srinagar district on Tuesday, officials said here.
An official said that the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) arrived at the location and extinguished the flames.
“So far, no loss of life or injuries have been reported as of the filing of this report,” he said. (News Vibes of India)
LG Manoj Sinha visits Gagangir, Ganderbal Attack site
NVI Correspondent
Ganderbal,Oct 22 (NVI): Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha travelled to Gagangir, Ganderbal to interact with officers and workers of Project Implementing Agency and to review the security measures on the project site.
During his visit, the Lt Governor chaired a meeting of Officers of Police, Civil Administration, Project Implementing Agency and other security agencies and directed that the security grid should be further strengthened to ensure zero terror incidents in order to push rapid social and economic development.
In the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor underlined the need for securing the vital infrastructure projects across J&K UT and putting in place a multi-pronged and foolproof mechanism for coordination with project implementing agencies to prevent security breaches. He said the safety and security of workers and officers working on key infrastructure projects is the highest priority for the government.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasised the need for stricter access control and regular patrolling around the project sites. He also directed the security forces and the police to conduct coordinated counter-terrorism operations pro-actively to wipe out terrorism in J&K UT.—(News Vibes of India)
J&K Govt sanctions ₹ 1.7 Crore for Kishtwar fire victims
NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 22(NVI): The Jammu and Kashmir government has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs. 1.7 crore from the J&K Relief Fund for the fire-affected victims of Mulwarwan in the Kishtwar district.
The fire, which occurred on October 14, 2024, caused significant damage to the village.
According to an official order, the Chief Minister has approved the release of Rs. 1.7 crore to assist 85 fire-affected families, with each family set to receive Rs. 2 lakh.
The amount has been transferred via NEFT into the official account of the Deputy Commissioner Office, Kishtwar, and will be disbursed to the victims shortly.
This financial support, as per the order, aims to provide immediate relief to the affected families and help them recover from the losses incurred during the fire.
The government has urged the local authorities to ensure the swift and fair distribution of the assistance. (News Vibes of India)
Poonch Cyber Cell Recovers ₹96,300 from Fraudster
NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 22: The Cyber Cell of Poonch district has recovered an amount of Rs. 96,300 from a fraudster who had been deceiving people through various tactics and extract money from them.
An official said that the complainant approached the Cyber Cell after being cheated, prompting immediate action.
The team quickly began investigating the matter and, through focused efforts, managed to recover the full amount from the fraudster, he said.
“District Police Poonch, equipped with advanced technology and expert human resource remains at the forefront in the fight against cybercriminals,” he added.
Missing Kulgam Siblings Traced in Delhi
NVI Correspondent
Kulgam, Oct 22 (NVI): Two siblings from Kulgam district, who had been missing since last week, have been traced in Delhi.
The siblings, Saima Reyaz and her brother Zubair, who went missing from the Bogund area of Kulgam, were located on Tuesday in Delhi, a senior police officer confirmed NVI.
The officer added that both were found and were on their way home.—(News Vibes of India)
Jammu Schools to Observe 5-Day Pooja Break
NVI Correspondent
Jammu, Oct 22 (NVI): The Directorate of School Education, Jammu, has announced a five-day Pooja holiday for all educational institutions, both government and private, up to the Higher Secondary level in Jammu Division.
According to an order issued by the Director of School Education, Jammu, the holidays will be observed from October 29, 2024, to November 2, 2024, for both Summer and Winter Zones.
The directorate has also directed all institutions to adhere to this schedule.—(News Vibes of India)
J&K Police Deny False Social Media Reports on Non-Local Workers in Kashmir
NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 22 (NVI): The Jammu and Kashmir Police has dismissed recent social media reports suggesting that non-local workers have been asked to leave the valley.
In a Tweet on Tuesday, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K Birdi clarified that these claims are baseless and urged the public not to be misled by such false information circulating online.
The IGP reiterated the police’s commitment to ensuring security and maintaining a safe environment for all individuals, including non-locals pursuing their livelihoods in the region.
“Social media reports claiming the local administration has asked non-local workers to leave the valley are false. The Jammu and Kashmir Police is committed to ensure security and fostering a safe environment for all individuals,” Tweeted Kashmir Zone Police. “To pursue their livelihoods without fear or intimidation. General public is advised not to pay heed to such false information on social media platforms: IGP Kashmir,” reads another tweet. (News Vibes of India)
J&K Govt Sanctions ₹14.85 Crore for 90 MLA’s Vehicles
NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 22: (NVI) : The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the release of additional funds amounting to Rs. 14.85 crore for the procurement of 90 Mahindra Scorpio vehicles for the Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).
This sanction was issued as part of the Motor Garages Capex Budget for the year 2024-25. The funds, which will be drawn from the “Purchase and Replacement of Vehicles” allocation, will be placed at the disposal of the Director, Motor Garages, J&K.
The vehicles will be procured through the Government e-Marketplace (GEM) portal in compliance with the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, after completing due e-tendering procedures and formalities.
The order also states that the funds are to be used specifically for the purpose of vehicle procurement and must not be diverted or re-appropriated for any other use.
The department has been instructed to ensure that there is no idle parking of the funds, and no new posts, including drivers, shall be created as part of this procurement.
The Director, Motor Garages, has been tasked with ensuring that all financial transactions related to the procurement are secured and guaranteed, with the utilization certificates and red accounts to be submitted by March 31, 2025.—(News Vibes of India)
Mehbooba says non-locals being asked to leave Kashmir, Police denies
NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 22(NVI): PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti today claimed that after the terror attack in Ganderbal district, the local administration was “pressurising” non-local laborers to leave Kashmir but the police quickly dismissed it as “completely baseless”.
In a social media post, Mufti said if the non-locals are asked to leave, it would only create more difficulties and send a negative message.
Mufti urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to intervene and ensure the laborers are given sufficient time to make arrangements.
“After the barbaric attack at Sonamarg there are reports that the local admin is pressurising non local labourers to leave the valley immediately. While I understand their obvious sense of panic but asking them to leave in this manner is not a solution. Will only create more difficulties & sends a very bad message to the country. J&K recently witnessed peaceful terror free elections & this knee jerk reaction will only prove otherwise. Might also cause outrage against Kashmiris working & studying in other states. Request Chief Minister @OmarAbdullah & LG @manojsinha_ ji to intervene & at least give them enough time,” Mehbooba said.
Soon after Mufti’s tweet, Ganderbal district police issued a rebuttal.
“The recent post in the social media about non-local labourers being asked to leave, is completely baseless. The J&K police is committed to maintain security and a sense of safety to all intending to earn their livelihood,” it said. (News Vibes of India)
