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Day: March 18, 2024

  • India-US Defence Ministers discuss bilateral/regional security & defence cooperation issues.

    India-US Defence Ministers discuss bilateral/regional security & defence cooperation issues.

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    RAJOURI NEW DELHI MARCH 18:–Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his counterpart US Secretary of Defence, Lloyed Austin on Monday in a telephonic conversation discussed a range of bilateral, regional security & defence cooperation issues.
    The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that both the Minister reviewed the recent bilateral events such as the INDUS-X Summit held in New Delhi (in February), and the bilateral Tri-Service exercise ‘Tiger Triumph’ which has also commenced in India on March 18, 2024.
    In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said: “Had a telephonic conversation with my friend, @SecDef Mr Lloyd Austin and briefly discussed a range of biletral, regional security and defence cooperation issues. We also discussed ways and means
    to implement the India-US Defence Cooperation Roadmap which was concluded last year”.
    The US Secretary of Defence appreciated the important role being played by the Indian Navy in conducting anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean Region.
    The two Ministers discussed ways and means to implement the India-US Defence Cooperation Roadmap which was concluded last year.
    Other defence industrial cooperation issues such as repair of US naval ships in Indian shipyards were also briefly discussed.
    Both the Ministers had last met in New Delhi in November 2023 during the India-US Ministerial 2+2 Dialogue.

  • 680 polling station for 4,84,632 electors at 602 places: DEO Rajouri.

    680 polling station for 4,84,632 electors at 602 places: DEO Rajouri.

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    RAJOURI MARCH 18:–District Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Rajouri, Om Prakash Bhagat in a press meet briefed about the preparedness and arrangements made by the District Administration for the smooth conduct of forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
    The DEO, Om Parkash Bhagat emphasized the importance of all political parties and contesting candidates adhering to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC)throughout the electoral process.
    He also informed that District Rajouri comprises two Parliamentary Constituencies i.e. Jammu and Rajouri-Anantnag Constituency.
    “Nowshera, Rajouri, Budhal and Thanamandi Assembly Constituencies are associated with Rajouri-Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency while Kalakote-Sunderbani constituency is in Jammu Parliamentary Constituency,” said Om Parkash Bhagat.
    As per 2011 Census the total population of Rajouri district is 6,42,415 out of which 4,84,632 are electors including men, women & third gender.
    DEO informed that in the district 3708 electors are persons with disabilities (more than 40%) while 194 voters are of 100 years and above age.
    According to DEO Rajouri district has 680 polling stations, including 15 model polling stations, across Urban & Rural areas with 350 stations planned for webcasting and additional provisions for shadow areas.
    “Adequate human resources have been mobilized, including 5 AROs, 680 BLOs, 27 ZOs, and 71 Sector Officers. Comprehensive training programs conducted by state, district, and assembly-level master trainers ensure the competency of election personnel in carrying out their duties effectively,” said the District Election Officer.
    “Minimum facilities such as ramps, drinking water, furniture, electricity, and toilets are NJ provided across all polling stations to facilitate a seamless voting experience for voters,” he added.
    Sufficient EVMs and VVPATs are available, ensuring the integrity and transparency of the electoral process,” said Om Parkash Bhagat.
    Media persons were also sensitized to use the print and electronic media for advertisement only after approval from MCMC committees, adhering to MCC guidelines of ECI.
    They were also asked to restrain themselves from ‘Paid News’ without following ECI guidelines.

  • First code of conduct violations seen in Kathua and Udhampur : Safeer Choudhury JK AAP leader Alleged. 

    First code of conduct violations seen in Kathua and Udhampur : Safeer Choudhury JK AAP leader Alleged. 

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    JAMMU MARCH 18:–Safeer Choudhary Senior Leader Aap addresed a press on the issue of First code of conduct violations seen in Kathua and Udhampur In view of enforcement of model code of conduct,the transfer order issued by office of financial commissioner (Rev) were recinde ab-initio with the directions to all subordinate offices to do the same.

    Consequent upon the direction issued in this regard and to follow the guidelines/ instructions issued by Hon’ble Chief Election Commission of India and subsequently media invitation on 15-03-2024, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir and Dy. Commissioner Kishtwar respectively have recinded all the transfer/posting orders issued on 15th & 16th of March 2024 with the directions to all officials to continue at their pervious place of posting even if they have joined at their new place of posting.

    But it is very strange rather unfortunate to say that transfer / posting order issued by DC Kathua and DC Udhampur on the same date are not being recinide ab-initio which is a clear violation of model code of conduct and harassment of subordinate staff by the implementation of such order and thereby reflecting the personal interests of the officer.

    Safeer Choudhary further said The Hon’ble Election Commission of India is earnestly requested to personally intervene in this matter and issue order to quash all such transfer /postings order issued in hustle and bustle after the enforcement of model code of conduct.