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J&K our top priority, working effectively with police: DG CRPF

Jammu (NVI): Director General of CRPF, Anand Prakash Maheshwari today said that the safety and security of Jammu and Kashmir is the top priority of the force and it is working in close coordination with J&K Police to restore peace and normalcy in the Union Territory.

While addressing a Darbar of jawans and officers at District police lines Shopian, the top CRPF official said, “Jammu and Kashmir is considered as Crown of India and its security are on our utmost priority”. The senior IPS officer was accompanied by J&K Director General of Police, Dilbag Singh.

While addressing the Darbar, Maheshwari complimented the Jammu and Kashmir Police and other Central forces for their role in the successful handling of the security and law and order duties and Jammu and Kashmir.

“CRPF has been working with Jammu and Kashmir police for long time now and because of the coordinated efforts, many good results have been achieved,” DG CRPF said.

He stressed for effective mechanism among all security forces and Intelligence agencies to maintain peace and security in Jammu and Kashmir.

He emphasized for enhanced synergy and effective ideas sharing among the forces to protect the interest of the nation.

On the occasion, the visiting officers assured immediate redressal of grievance highlighted by the Jawans. They said that the welfare of Jawans has always been a priority.

On the occasion, the commandant 14th BN CRPF and SSP Shopian apprised the DGP about the present security scenario and measures taken to maintain peace and order in the district.

Pertinent to mention here, conducting joint darbar of forces not only helps officers to share their ideas with each other but also enhances deeper synergy among the jawans.

While addressing the joint Darbar, DGP J&K, Dilbag Singh complimented the officers and Jawans of Police, and CAPF for their tireless efforts and dedication in maintaining peace and order in their respective areas.

He said that at times, there were tough security situations in J&K but the police personnel along with other security agencies faced them with courage and confidence.

He said that under the able leadership at different levels from the forces, each one contributed in one way or the other in maintaining normalcy and defeated the ill designs of the anti-national elements particularly during recent times.

The DGP said that the good work done by the J&K Police/CRPF and the other forces is being recognized at every forum including the Govt of India and added that forces will continue their collective work to safeguard the interests of people in Jammu and Kashmir.

He added, “the sacrifices of forces are being remembered by the entire nation and the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the families our martyrs.”

LeT associate held in south Kashmir

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Srinagar (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Police today said it has arrested a militant associate of Lashar-e-Taiba outfit from south Kashmir.

He has been identified as Zubair Ahmed Ganai resident of Subhanpura Kulgam.

As per a police spokesperson, Zubair had been assisting the active militants of LeT operating in District Kulgam.

“As per the investigation, he was involved in providing logistic support, shelter to LeT militants operating in the area besides assisting them in transportation and travel,” the spokesperson said.

“Incriminating materials including ammunition & mobile phones were recovered from his possession. Vehicle Maruti-800 bearing registration number JK 03B-0473 used for the transportation of militants has also been seized,” he said.

A case under FIR number 03/2020 under relevant section of law has been registered at Police Station Qaimoh and further investigation in the matter is in progress, the official said.

V K Singh to review progress of Char Dham project

New Delhi (NVI): Gen (Retd) VK Singh will be on a three-day visit to Uttarakhand from tomorrow to review the progress of the Char Dham project and conduct an aerial survey of Narendra Nagar, Chamba, Chinyalisaur, Dharasu, Barkot, Jankichatti, and Uttarkashi areas.

The Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways will be accompanied by Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat. The Minister will review the progress of the Chardham project with project engineers and officials.

Char Dham National Highway (NH) connectivity programme was launched by the Prime Minister in December 2016. It comprises projects of improvement/development of 889 km length of National Highways leading to Yamunotri Dham, Gangotri Dham, Kedarnath Dham, Badrinath Dham and part of a route leading to Kailash Mansarovar yatra.

The projects under Char Dham Programme include widening of existing roads along with adequate/sufficient slope protection by way of erection of retaining walls and breast walls and by deploying drapery system, netting, anchoring, reinforced wall etc.

The projects include mitigation measures/stabilisation of chronic landslide & sinking spots/zones as a stand-alone project or part of road widening projects to avoid landslide and safety of road users. Bioengineering methods like hydroseeding are being used for vegetative growth on fragile slopes for their stability. All these measures shall safeguard the highway and habitation against natural calamity.

Cabinet approves Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill

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New Delhi (NVI): The Union Cabinet today approved the historic ‘Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill 2020’, intended to protect women’s reproductive rights.

The development comes after the introduction of the Surrogacy Regulation Bill 2020 in Parliament, and the approval of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill 2020.

These legislative measures are path-breaking steps to protect women’s reproductive rights, the government said in a statement after the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Once the Bill is enacted by the Parliament, the Central Government shall notify the date of the commencement of the Act. Accordingly, the National Board will be constituted, an official statement said.

The National Board shall lay down code of conduct to be observed by persons working at clinics, to set the minimum standards of physical framework, research centre and diagnostic equipment and expert manpower to be employed by clinics and banks.

The states and Union Territories shall constitute the state boards and state authorities within 3 months of the notification by the Central Government.

“A national board will lay down code of conduct and the state board will be set up to help implement the legal framework,” the government said.

A central database of clinics and banks will also be established, it said, adding those indulging in embryo sale and trafficking can be fined and even put behind bars as per the provisions of the bill.

The major benefit of the Act would be that it will regulate the Assisted Reproductive Technology services in the country, read an official statement.

UK launches new points-based immigration system

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New Delhi (NVI): The UK has announced new a new points-based immigration system to ensure that the country continues to attract the brightest and the best from around the world, including India. The new system, which was launched today by the UK Home Secretary Priti Patel, takes effect from 1 January 2021.

The new Points-Based Immigration System will award points for specific skills, professions, salaries or qualifications/attributes, and visas will be awarded to those who gain sufficient points. The system will provide simple, effective, and flexible arrangements for skilled workers to come to the UK.

Home Secretary Priti Patel said, “Today is a historic moment for the whole country. We will attract the brightest and the best from around the globe, boosting the economy and communities, and unleash the country’s full potential.”

The new single global system will treat EU and non-EU citizens equally, giving top priority to those with the highest skills and the greatest talents, including scientists, innovators and academics.

The minimum general salary threshold will be reduced to £25,600 (approximately Rs 23.8 lakh), down from the previously proposed £30,000.

The Home Secretary will also announce a reformed Global Talent route. This will include a new fast-track scheme for world-leading scientists, top researchers and mathematicians to come to the UK. This will run alongside the Points-Based Immigration System and will allow a small number of highly skilled workers to come to the UK without a job offer.

British High Commissioner to India, Jan Thompson, said, “The new Points-Based Immigration System is great news for Indian nationals looking to work in the UK. It puts Indian applicants on a level playing field, and prioritises those with the greatest skills and talent – something which India has in abundance.”

“This news is just the latest example of the UK’s continuing global outlook following the departure from the EU, and further evidence of the commitment to strengthening the UK-India Living Bridge,” Thompson added.

The developments come after the UK’s Graduate route announcement, which will allow eligible international students – including those from India – to stay in the UK for two years after completing their studies to work or look for work. The new Graduate route will be introduced from the summer of 2021. There continues to be no limit on the number of international students who can come to the UK to study.

Govt approves Rs 4,558 cr scheme for dairy sector

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New Delhi(NVI): The Centre today approved a Rs 4,558-crore scheme to promote dairy sector which will benefit around 95 lakh farmers.

During the Union Cabinet meeting today, Information and Broadcasting Minister, Prakash Javadekar said that this scheme will take the “White revolution” to the next level.

He further said that the Cabinet has also decided to raise the benefit under the interest subvention scheme from 2 per cent to 2.5 per cent.

Both the decisions are aimed at benefitting the farming community, the I&B minister added.

Javedekar also announced that an empowered technology group will be set up to give suggestions on policy and procurement to ministries, PSUs and even industries.

The second phase of Swachh Bharat will start soon, Javadekar mentioned.

The Cabinet also approved the creation of the 22nd Law Commission, which plays an advisory role to the government on complex legal issues.

J&K: 23 militants killed in Valley so far this year, says DGP

Evidence to expose Pak recovered in Sunday's Poonch encounter: J&K DGP

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Srinagar (NVI): Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbagh Singh today said that 23 militants have been killed so far this year in 10 anti-militancy operations across Jammu and Kashmir.

Addressing a media gathering here in Srinagar, the DGP said that so far this year, they successfully killed 19 militants in Kashmir and four in Jammu, and caught 40 Over Ground Workers (OGWs).

“Though ceasefire violation along Line of Control have been more. Recently a drone entered into territory for 11 to 12 minutes in Kathua and crossed BSF picket, later they took it back,” the DGP said.

He said that eight youths who joined militancy in 2020 have shunned violence and returned to the mainstream.

He said that Pakistan wants to maintain tension on LoC. “They are trying to push in militants and they succeeded to some extent especially when we eliminated three militants in Nagrota Jammu last time. Launching pads are active and like previous year, the launching pads have not got emptied during winter. They are waiting for opportunity to send militants,” the DGP said.

Giving details about today’s gunfight at Tral area of south Kashmir, DGP Singh said they were successful in killing three militants.

He said that three militants including Hizb commander Jehangir Rafiq Wani of Amirabad, Tral who took over as HM commander after death of Hammad Khan in January 2020 were killed in the encounter.

Other two were identified as Raja Umer of Lurgam, Tral and Uzair Ahmad Bhat form Bijbehara.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar who was also part of the press conference said that virtual private networks (VPNs) are being misused. “Some miscreants are misusing and spreading rumours by using VPNs. We have banned use of social media, still some elements are instigating people besides guiding militants,” the IGP said.

He said that our priority is to maintain law and order and whosever, “misuses VPN will have to face the law”.

He also said that Pakistan is making efforts to make people use VPNs.

PM Modi visits ‘Hunar Haat’

PM Modi at 'Hunar Haat'

New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited “Hunar Haat” organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs here today.

The PM viewed the stalls where artisans, craftsmen from across the country displayed traditional artworks and crafts in Hunar Haat.

He also interacted with several artisans at the event. More than 50 per cent of the artisans participating were women.

“Hunar Haat” reflects the government’s commitment to providing employment opportunities as well as preserving and promoting India’s indigenous traditional legacy, several of which are on the verge of extinction, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs said in a statement today.

The theme of this year’s Hunar Haat is ‘Kaushal ko Kaam’. About 3 lakh master artisans & culinary experts have been provided employment and employment opportunities through Hunar Haat in the last 3 years.

Nitin Gadkari visits logistics automotive manufacturer ‘Volvo’ in Sweden

Nitin Gadkari visit to Sweden

New Delhi (NVI): Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, who is representing India in global road safety event in Sweden, today visited the Swedish Logistics Automotive manufacturer ‘Volvo’ in Gothenburg. The Minister was accompanied by Ambassador of Sweden in India Klas Molin.

Volvo is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of heavy-duty trucks, construction equipment, buses and heavy-duty diesel engines as well as a leading supplier of marine and industrial engines.

The objective of the two-day conference is to bring road safety on the global agenda and renew the world community’s commitment to safer roads. The “3rd High Level Global Conference on Road Safety for Achieving Global Goals 2030” being held in Stockholm from February 19-20.

Gadkari will also hold bilateral dialogue with his Swedish counterpart for infrastructure Tomas Eneroth, during the event. Gadkari will also hold meeting with the World Bank Vice President Hart Schafer, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said in a statement today.

Arjun Munda presents awards for exemplary service towards STs

Arjun Munda with NCST chairman Nand Kumar Sai. (Source: @MundaArjun)

New Delhi (NVI): Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda today presented awards for the exemplary service towards Scheduled Tribes at an event here on the occasion of ’16th Foundation Day of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)’.

While inaugurating the event, Munda said, “National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) was set up to oversee the implementation of various safeguards provided to Scheduled  Tribes under the Constitution or under any other law for time being in force or under any other order to the Govt. and to evaluate the working of such safeguards.”

The Union Minister said that there should be a Data Bank of Tribal lands all over the country. NCST should have an Independent Research Team for proper research work, he said. He also assured the full support and cooperation of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in strengthening NCST.

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes was set up with effect from February 19, 2004, by amending Article 338 and by inserting a new Article 338A  in the Constitution through the 89th Amendment Act, 2003.

The awards for their exemplary service towards Scheduled Tribes in the country were presented to – Western Coalfields Ltd. Nagpur, CMD, Rajiv Ranjan Mehra and Ajay Kumar Jaiswal, Secretary, ASHA, Ranchi.

The event was also attended by Renuka Singh Saruta, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Nand Kumar Sai, Chairman, NCST and members of the Commission and many other dignitaries.

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