Bollywood Actor, Director Satish Kaushik Passes Away At The Age Of 67

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March 9, 2023

Bollywood actor and director Satish Chandra Kaushik passed away, Anupam kher informs in a tweet.He was 67.

“Actor Satish Kaushik passes away, “Actor Anupam Kher tweets along with a picture of both actors.

In a tweet in Hindi, Kher wrote, “I know “death is the ultimate truth of this world!” But I never thought in my dreams that I would write this thing about my best friend #SatishKaushik while alive. Such a sudden full stop on a friendship of 45 years!! Life will NEVER be the same without you SATISH! Om Shanti!”

Satish Chandra Kaushik who was born on April 13, 1956, was an actor, director, producer, comedian and screenwriter.

Police Resorts To Lathi-Charge To Disperse Protesting JKSSB Aspirants in Jammu

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March 8, 2023

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Police Resorts To Lathi-Charge To Disperse Protesting JKSSB Aspirants in Jammu

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Jammu: Police on Wednesday resorted to lathi-charge to disperse protesting JKSSB aspirants demanding ban against the purported grant of contract to APTECH Ltd. which conducts various exams in Jammu & Kashmir.

Agitating JKSSB aspirants started the protest at Dogra chowk near the Press Club of Jammu but contingent of police deployed, prevented them from agitating on the road.

Also Read: Job aspirants protest against JKSSB, demand ban on Aptech for conducting examsT

To foil the march, police resorted to lathi-charge and dispersed scores of protestors.

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Conversing with the media, an injured protestors, said:” The police is beating us with batons and which were bought by our taxes and also their uniforms which they are wearing”.

“We came here to agitate peacefully but the police is raining batons on us, they are fighting with us”, he allegedly added.

“We were protesting peacefully and didn’t even blocked road and were only demanding the ban of Aptech company”, he added.

“The police is protecting that company and thrashing the students here, they hit a student on his head and instead of taking that injured person to hospital, they stuffed him in the bus and is taking him to the police station”, another protestor told media sitting in the police bus.

“The govt is playing with the future of aspirants and the students are crossing their age limits giving JKSSB exams”, a woman agitating protestors told media.

“For how long we will have to sit in our homes. They advertise posts for us then tell us scam has happened in exams “, she added.

“Why the govt has given tender to Aptech firm to organise exams, which is involved in so many scandals”, she asked.

Minor sold to a man, raped for 11 months, rescued

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March 8, 2023

A 17-year-old married woman from a village of Ludhiana district was allegedly abducted by her neighbor who further sold her to a man in Rajasthan, said Ludhiana rural police.

However, the woman somehow managed to make a call to her husband after eleven months who further informed police and got her rescued.

The woman further told police that the man to whom she was sold, kept her in captivity for eleven months, raped her and also forcibly solmenised court marriage with her.

The police rescued the girl and lodged an FIR against two accused – Tej Kaur alias Bholi and Ram Kumar Bath of Dodasar village of Churu district of Rajasthan.

The victim stated that she was married at a very young age. She was living with her husband in a village of Ludhiana. The accused Tej Kaur alias Bholi is their neighbour.

The victim added that the accused invited her to her home for lunch in March 2022. She was not aware that the food was laced with sedatives. Soon after consuming the food she lost consciousness. After she gathered some consciousness she found herself in Rajasthan.

The victim added that the accused Ram Kumar Bath forced her to solemnize a court marriage with her and threatened that if she refused he would kill her. She told the accused that she is already married, but he did not pay heed to her.

She alleged that the accused raped her for 11 months. He did not allow her to go out of the house and talk to anyone. She somehow managed to call her husband.

Sub-Inspector Kamaldeep Kaur, who is investigating the case, said that an FIR under sections 376 (rape), 372 (Selling minor for purposes of prostitution, etc), 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of IPC and section 4 of protection of children from sexual offences act (POCSO) has been lodged against the accused at Jagraon city police station.

Promise To Reverse Decisions Not In Interests Of J&K People If Voted To Power: Altaf Bukhari

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March 8, 2023

Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari Wednesday promised to reverse all such decisions of the Jammu and Kashmir administration which are not in the interests of the people if his party comes to power.

Interacting with reporters after a function here to celebrate the party’s third foundation day, he said if his party forms government after Jammu and Kashmir assembly election, whenever it is held, decisions like imposition of property tax, would be reversed.

While municipalities need money to carry out developmental activities, the administration should not have imposed property tax yet. They should have waited for the economic situation to improve in the Union territory, Bukhari said.

”If they do not revoke this decision, then after coming to power following the election, whenever it is held, all such decisions which are not in the interest of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, I promise to the people that we will not shy away from changing each of them,” he said. Bukhari said that his party is ready for elections and, in a democracy, people have the right to elect their own government.

”The time has come that the people of Jammu and Kashmir be given this right and our attempts to raise this issue whether here or in Delhi will continue,” he said. On the issue of protests against the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) by job aspirants, Bukhari said his party supports them fully and appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to cancel the contract of the firm Aptech to conduct written tests for recruitment for various posts. ”On the day of Holi, please fill the lives of these youth with colours, and cancel the contract… Also, take action against those officials who awarded them the contract,” he said.

Girl student found dead mysteriously in Jammu

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March 8, 2023

Girl student found dead mysteriously in Jammu

Jammu: In an astonishing incident, a medical student has been found dead mysteriously in Janipur area of Jammu, yesterday.

As per the report, the victim came to spend holi vacations in her home situated in Talib Tillo in Jammu from Delhi and was found dead mysteriously in a residence in Janipur along with a man who was also critical and is currently receiving treatment in ICU of GMC, Jammu.

Also Read: Job aspirants protest against JKSSB, demand ban on Aptech for conducting exams

The victim was pursing MBBS from a college in Delhi, the report said.

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After reaching the site of incident yesterday the police shifted the body of the deceased to the morgue of GMC Jammu and after medico-legal formalities her body was handed over to the family, the report said.

The cause of the death is not known yet.

The police has launched an investigation in this matter.

J-K bodybuilder wins silver at Arnold Classic in US

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March 8, 2023

Bodybuilder Pushpinder Bharti from Jammu and Kashmir has won silver medal at Arnold Classic, Columbus Ohio, USA.

The Arnold Classic is one of the world’s premier bodybuilding competitions. It was established in 1989 and is named after six-time Mr. Olympia turned Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The feat of the bodybuilder from Jammu and Kashmir is being appreciated on social media.

“Proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir, congratulations to the son of Jammu, Shri Pushpinder Bharti ji for winning the Silver Medal at Arnold Classic, Columbus Ohio, USA. (sic),” BJP Jammu and Kashmir said in a Facebook post.

Job aspirants protest against JKSSB, demand ban on Aptech for conducting exams

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March 8, 2023

Job aspirants protest against JKSSB, demand ban on Aptech for conducting exams

Scores of Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) job aspirants gathered here in Press Enclave on Wednesday to protest against the purported grant of contract to APTECH Ltd. for conduct of various exams.

In Jammu hundreds of agitators also staged a similar protest at Dogra chowk expressing the same demands.

Also Read: Locals in Jammu wants Rohingyas to be deported alleging they’re impacting their business

The protesters demanded that the LG administration must investigate as to why paper leaks and scams only occur in Kashmir.

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“All blacklisted companies should be banned in Jammu and Kashmir, until action is taken against these blacklisted companies, no student will sit for any competitive exams,” the protestors said.

“We have seen APTECH Ltd. involvement in numerous scams in other parts of the country including in Rajasthan, Leh, Ambala, and others. “Many national papers have also highlighted these scams, nothing significant is being done to allay the apprehensions of the job aspirants” they alleged.

“We want the LG administration to rise on this occasion and take necessary measures for the larger benefit of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir”, they added.

Aspirants and political leaders across the spectrum have castigated JKSSB for hiring Aptech after the latest recruitment examination calendar was issued.

Woman found dead under mysterious circumstances in Poonch

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March 8, 2023

Body of a 50-year-old woman was found under mysterious circumstances in Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said.

Report said that the body was found by police in an open field near Ari Bridge at Mendhar area of the district this morning.

The deceased was later identified as Shahmim Akhter (50) wife of Mohammad Ashraf of Ari village.

Meanwhile, police shifted the body to Sub District Hospital Mendhar for autopsy, they said. “We have started inquest proceedings,” a police officer said.

350 modern health infrastructure projects coming up in J&K: LG

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March 8, 2023

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said 350 modern health infrastructure projects were coming up in Jammu and Kashmir and that the health of citizens was the biggest asset of the government.

Addressing the 5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrations under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu through virtual mode, the LG emphasised on making collective efforts to popularise generic medicines among the masses and extend the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana to every nook and corner of J&K.

Congratulating all the stakeholders on the occasion, he said, “Besides extending quality, affordable generic medicines to common people, the scheme is providing excellent opportunity of self-employment to women and youth.”

The LG highlighted the reforms introduced to ensure quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for the people of J&K.

“Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are strengthening the health sector to ensure the well being of all. Our biggest asset is the health of the citizens. Around 350 modern health infrastructure projects are coming up in J&K for a resilient health system and strong socio-economic growth,” he said. “Along with conventional economic metrics like GDP, we should also focus on Gross Health and Happiness of people. Healthy and happy society can enable economic benefits and all-round development.”

The LG said that affordable medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras had resulted in saving of huge sums for families across the country.

“Approximately 32,000 patients are visiting 227 Kendras every day in J&K,” the LG said. “It is our endeavour to start 75 Jan Aushadhi Kendras in every district to mark Amrit Kaal.”

He said weeklong events have been organized across J&K to commemorate the Jan Aushadhi Diwas.

The LG felicitated Jan Aushadhi Kendras and other stakeholders for their contribution in promoting generic medicines and menstrual health and hygiene.

Administrative Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department Bhupinder Kumar, Principal, GMC Jammu, Dr. Shashi Sudan Sharma and Nodal Officer of PMBJP were also present on the occasion.

All Pension portals to be integrated into Single Portal: Dr Jitendra

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March 8, 2023

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today announced that the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare has decided that all the Pension portals like Pension Disbursing Bank portals, ANUBHAV, CPENGRAMS, CGHS etc. will be integrated into a Single portal in the form of the newly created “Integrated Pensioners’ Portal” (https://ipension.nic.in) to ensure “Ease of Living for elder citizens”.

Addressing the Bankers Awareness Workshop in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Dr Jitendra Singh said, in tune with Vision of Prime Minister for an “Integrated Approach to bring Ease of Living”, the move will mitigate the problems faced by the pensioners with the banks like Change of bank, Submission of life certificate, Submission of death certificate of pensioners, Pension slip and retrieval of pension slip, Income tax deduction data/form 16, Pension receipt information, the websites of Pension Disbursing Banks will also be integrated with the Integrated Pensioners Portal.

The Minister also pointed out that the task of Integration of Pension Seva Portal of SBI and Canara Bank with Bhavishya portal have been completed. With this integration, the pensioners can now get their pension slip, status of submission of Life Certificate and Form-16 through the Integrated Pensioners’ Portal. He also informed that all 18 Pension disbursing banks will be integrated in Integrated Pensioners’ Portal.

Dr Jitendra Singh said, DoPPW will take care of not only serving/retiring employees but also work for the Ease of Living of our pensioners and Digital Life Certificate is another step towards this direction. He pointed out that in November 2014, an Aadhar based scheme for online submission of digital life certificate, “Jeevan Pramaan” was launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure transparency and “Ease of Living” for pensioners while submitting their life certificate.

Dr Jitendra Singh said, initially submission of DLCs using biometric devices was commenced and later, the Department engaged with MeitY to develop the milestone Face-Authentication Technology-based system based on UIDAI Aadhaar software through which it became possible to give DLC from any Android based smart phone. This breakthrough technology has reduced the dependence of pensioners on external bio-metric devices and has made the process more accessible and affordable to masses by leveraging biometric systems available on smartphones, he added.

The Minister informed that the Pension Department has undertaken a Nation-wide Digital Life Certificate through Face Authentication campaign in the November, 22 which has resulted into 30 lakhs pensioners submitting their life certificate digitally.
Secretary, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, V.Srinivas said in his address that DoPPW has commenced a series of awareness programs for Bankers with a view to provide information about the latest pension rules/procedures reforms and welfare initiatives to Bank’s field functionaries, handling pensions.

This Awareness programs also provide a platform for strategizing and conceiving new initiatives for the benefit of Pensioners. This facilitated introduction of the path for integration of Bhavishya Portal with the pension paying portals of the Banks. So far State Bank of India and Canara Bank has integrated their portals with Bhavishya – IPP and process is on with Punjab National Bank.

The workshops held were an excellent two-way learning process and will go very far in reducing Pensioners’ Bank related grievances since the Pension dealing Bank officials were made aware of all the measures/OMs taken/issued by DoPPW for Ease of Living of Pensioners. Such Awareness Programs also convey a strong message of the seriousness of this Department to focus on hitherto neglected expectations of the Pensioners from Banks.