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Day: May 23, 2024

  • 146th NDA’s Convocation: 205 Cadets conferred bachelor’s degree.17 Cadets from friendly countries were also conferred degrees.

    146th NDA’s Convocation: 205 Cadets conferred bachelor’s degree.17 Cadets from friendly countries were also conferred degrees.

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    COAS Gen Manoj Pande witnesses Cadets’ Activity Display.

    Rajouri/Delhi, May 23:–A total of 205 cadets conferred the prestigious bachelor’s degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University in the Convocation Ceremony of 146th course National Defence Academy on Thursday.
    Vice Chancellor, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala & Vice Chancellor (Addl Charge), Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Prof. (Dr) Sat Prakash Bansal was the chief guest in the convocation ceremony organised at the Habibullah Hall in NDA, Pune.
    82 cadets were conferred degrees in science stream, 84 cadets in computer science stream and 39 cadets in arts stream. 17 cadets from friendly foreign countries were also awarded degrees during the Convocation Ceremony.
    In addition, the B Tech stream comprising of 132 cadets of Navy and Air Force cadets also received ‘three years course completion’ certificate as these Naval and Air Force cadets will be conferred with the degree after completion of one year training at their respective pre-commissioning training academics i.e. Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala and Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, respectively.
    The academic report of Spring Term-2024 was presented. The Chief Guest congratulated the cadets of the passing out course for successful completion of their gruelling training from one of the premier training academies of world repute.
    He congratulated and conveyed his sincere gratitude to all the parents who motivated their wards to join this prestigious ‘Tri Services’ training institute of the Indian Armed Forces.
    Earlier, as a prelude to the Passing out Parade, a Cadets’ Activity Display exhibiting exceptional standards of skills acquired through various aspects of military training was conducted at Bombay Stadium, National Defence Academy, Pune involving spectacular awe-inspiring acts of combat and adventure.
    The display was graced by Chief of Army Staff, Gen Manoj Pande. The audience also included various senior dignitaries and the proud parents of the Passing Out Course and the cadets of 146th Course.
    The display started with welcome of the august gathering by the standing salute and flag hoisting in a true cavalry tradition.
    The event showcased an ensemble of 270 cadets and 38 horses displaying high standards of training, complete synchronization of actions and physical excellence.
    The event started with a daring and fearless equestrian display by the cadets left everyone spellbound and awestruck.
    The cadets of the NDA demonstrated a display of Joint Manship by undertaking a synchronised Tri-Services Attack Demo.
    This was succeeded by a display of audacious and breathtaking sky diving display by the elite Akash Ganga Team.
    The cadets then displayed their physical training standards in a well synchronised and exhilarating sequence consisting of skipping rope exercises and gymnastic manoeuvres.
    This was followed by an outstanding display of musical ride which captivated the audience.
    The event ended with the tableau formation bidding ADIEU to 146th Course by the High Horse Team

  • LS Polls-2024: 3-Anantnag-Rajouri PC all set to go for polls on May 25.18.36 lakh electorate including 9,33,647 male, & 9,02,902 female.

    LS Polls-2024: 3-Anantnag-Rajouri PC all set to go for polls on May 25.18.36 lakh electorate including 9,33,647 male, & 9,02,902 female.

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    21 polling booths for Kashmiri migrants in Jammu. 2338 polling stations including 2116 in rural & 222 in urban areas.
    86,394 first-time voters and 540 centenarians in the constituency.

    RAJOURI, MAY 23 :–All preparations have been completed for the smooth conduct of polling in Anantnag-Rajouri Parliament Constituency (PC) in the 6th phase on Saturday -May 25, which is the only PC in J&K that falls in both Jammu and Kashmir divisions.
    The election of newly carved out Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, which is the most watched election in UT of J&K will not only decide the fate of prominent political parties-National Conference & PDP- but it would also be a litmus test for Kashmiri, Gujjar-Bakerwal and Pahari speaking voters.
    Following the 2019 J&K Reorganisation Act was passed & J&K state was divided into two Union Territories (UTs- J&K and Ladakh), a process was started for fresh delimitation of Assembly & Lok Sabha constituencies.
    To narrow the gap of Assembly & Lok Sabha constituencies between Kashmir & Jammu divisions, Delimitation Commission increased Assembly Constituencies (AC,) seats from 83 to 90 (6 are in Jammu & 1 in Kashmir now) and now Kashmir division has 47 Acs & Jammu 43 Acs.
    Similarly, instead of 3 PCs in Kashmir and 2 in Jammu division, Delimitation Commission kept 2 PCs each for Jammu and Kashmir divisions and made the 5th Anantnag-Poonch-Rajouri PC which covers both the provinces.
    The campaigning for the 6th phase of the Lok Sabha election ended on Thursday at 5 pm.
    As 7 Assembly Constituencies of Rajouri (4) and Poonch (3) border districts are clubbed with Anantnag-Rajouri PC, there are threats of terror attack (s) and shelling from across the LoC.
    For free, fair, and smooth conduct of elections, both the administrations have deployed 167 additional companies of CAPF.
    District Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Rajouri, Om Parkash Bhagatsaid that out of 542 polling booths in the district, 278 are vulnerable while 45 are under direct shelling from across the LoC while in Poonch district out of 171 polling stations 55 are situated along LoC .
    “In case of shelling, bullet proof vehicles of Police Army & CAPF have been kept in ready position to shift the voters to alternate polling stations already planned, ” said DEO.
    He added there are 5 villages in the district which falls between LoC and fence & out of these five, the voters from high school Sair & middle school Makri will be shifted to bunkers-which are converted as alternate polling stations- in case of any mishappening/shelling.
    There are 389721 eligible voters in 4 Assembly Constituencies namely Rajouri, Budhal, Thanamandi & Nowshera, out of which 202809 are male and 7 are transgenders.
    As per Election Commission 18 polling stations in Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat are managed entirely by women and people with disabilities (PwD).
    Out of the eligible 18.36 lakh electorate, 9,33,647 are male, 9,02,902 female, and 27 third-gender voters.
    There are 86,394 first-time voters in the constituency, and 540 centenarians.
    Out of 2338 polling stations in the constituency, 2116 are in rural area and 222 in urban areas.
    21 polling stations and eight auxiliary centers have been set up in Jammu for about 27000 eligible migrant voters (Kashmiri Pandits) to cast their votes in the May 25 election for the Anantnag-Rajouri PC.
    21 candidates are in the fray for the 3-Anantnag-Rajouri PC, including former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti (PDP); former minister and prominent Gujjar leader Mian Altaf (NC); Zaffar Manhas (J&K Apni Party), and advocate Mohammad Parray (DPAP).
    Pahari leader Zaffar Manhas is banking on support from the Pahari community & BJP and allies to bolster his numbers.
    A tough triangular contest is expected between Mehbooba Mufti, Mian Altaf and Zaffar Manhas in this seat and Mian Altaf has the edge with support of traditional NC voters & Pahari voters, who are still confused in the absence of a BJP candidate.

  • Exciting Clash Between RDCA A and RDCA B in Under-14 Category (Say No to Drugs Yes to Sport)

    Exciting Clash Between RDCA A and RDCA B in Under-14 Category (Say No to Drugs Yes to Sport)

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    POONCH MAY 23:–In a thrilling under-14 cricket match RDCA A triumphed over RDCA B by 16 runs. Electing to bat first RDCA A posted a competitive total of 139/8 in their allotted 16 overs. Danish Aslam top-scored with a brisk 22 off 17 balls while Shaid contributed 20 off 23. Ghulam and Zahid from RDCA B each claimed a wicket to keep the score in check.

    In reply RDCA B fought valiantly but were bundled out for 123. Amir stood out with a quickfire 28 off 17 balls and Ghulam added a solid 22 off 19. Ubaid’s impressive bowling spell of 3 for 17 was instrumental in RDCA A’s victory and earned him the Player of the Match award.

    The match organized by the RDCA management was a commendable effort to nurture young talent. The event was graced by chief guest Tariq Ahmed with coach Talit Waseem and academy chairman Pervaiz Malik Afridi present who praised the young players for their performances.

  • Campaigning for LS polls concludes in Jammu & Kashmir

    Campaigning for LS polls concludes in Jammu & Kashmir

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    SRINAGAR MAY 23:– (PTI:– The high-pitch electioneering for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls ended in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday as the campaigning for the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency came to a close in the evening.

    The newly-carved out Lok Sabha seat in the south Kashmir-Pir Panjal region is scheduled to go to polls on Saturday, marking the conclusion of voting in Jammu and Kashmir as polling has already been held in the four other constituencies of the Union Territory.

    The Anantnag-Rajouri constituency has 20 candidates in the fray, including People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, who is hoping to return to Parliament following her defeat in the 2019 Lok sabha polls.

    With record-high polling in Srinagar and Baramulla, political observers feel that the south Kashmir constituency will also register a higher-than-expected voter turnout.

    The aggregate turnout in the four Lok Sabha seats of Jammu and Kashmir that have already gone to polls was around 59 per cent.

    The polling in Anantnag-Rajouri was earlier scheduled for May 7 but was deferred by the Election Commission (EC) due to inclement weather in the region.

    Authorities had received more than 2,200 applications from the contesting candidates and political parties, seeking permission for various electioneering activities.

    While 1,920 applications for rallies, roadshows and meetings were approved, 303 pleas were rejected on various grounds.

    Mufti is facing a tough challenge from prominent Gujjar leader and former minister Mian Altaf Ahmad, who is the National Conference (NC) candidate.

    Apni Party’s Zafar Iqbal Manhas will be hoping to turn the table on both the PDP and the NC after he managed to get the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) support in the Pir Panjal region.

    The Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) of former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has fielded Mohammad Saleem Parray from the seat.

    According to poll authorities, the fate of the 20 candidates will be decided by more than 18.36 lakh voters of Anantnag-Rajouri.

    A total of 18,36,576 voters are enrolled in the five districts of Kulgam, Anantnag, Poonch, Shopian and Rajouri of the parliamentary constituency, including 9,33,647 male and 9,02,902 female and 27 third-gender voters.

    Around 18,000 differently-abled people and 540 people aged above 100 years are eligible to cast their ballots.

    The EC has set up 2,338 polling stations across the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency. Four election staff, including the presiding officer, will be stationed in every polling booth. In all, more than 9,000 polling staff, including reserves, will be deployed.

    There are 19 border polling stations in Rajouri and Poonch.

    Polling will be held from 7 am to 6 pm and before that, there shall be a mock poll in the presence of polling agents. The voting will continue after 6 pm if voters are found standing in queues outside polling booths.

    Seventeen polling booths (“pink” polling stations) will be managed by women, 15 by differently-abled people and eight by youngsters. Also, there will be 15 “green” polling stations to spread the message about the environment.

    The purpose behind these special polling stations is to spread awareness among certain sections of the society, such as women, differently-abled and first-time voters, to motivate them to come forward and exercise their right to vote.

    All the polling stations in Anantnag-Rajouri will have CCTV cameras for live webcasting to the control rooms set up at the district and CEO office. The cameras will be positioned in such a way so that they do not violate the secrecy of vote.

    There are a few polling stations that fall in communication-shadow areas. Suitable alternative arrangements have been put in place in such areas by providing satellite phones, wireless sets and special runners.(PTI)

  • Lok Sabha Elections-2024 ; DEO Rajouri reviews preparations for Polling Day

    Lok Sabha Elections-2024 ; DEO Rajouri reviews preparations for Polling Day

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    RAJOURI, MAY 23:– District Election Officer Rajouri Om Prakash Bhagat today chaired a meeting with Zonal and Sector Officers to discuss and strategize the preparations for the Lok Sabha Election-2024 Polling scheduled on May 25 in Rajouri- Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency.

    The meeting emphasized the importance of ensuring a smooth, fair and transparent electoral process. The sector and zonal officers were acquainted with their role and responsibilities during pre polling, polling day and after polling.

    On the day of polling, sectoral officers were tasked with executing a myriad of duties aimed at facilitating a seamless voting process. The responsibilities include conducting frequent inspections of polling stations, monitoring the presence of security forces, supervising the activities of polling agents and promptly addressing any issues or complaints that may arise during the voting process.

    Additionally, officers were entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the proper handling and sealing of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) at the conclusion of polling.

    District Election Officer Om Prakash Bhagat reiterated the importance of performing these duties with utmost dedication and diligence to uphold the integrity of the electoral process and ensure the democratic rights of citizens are safeguarded. He emphasized the critical role of each officer in fostering a conducive environment for free and fair elections.

    Meanwhile, the final randomization of polling parties was done by DEO Rajouri in presence of General Observer this morning.

    Among the others, Commandants of IR and Armed Police, ASP Musadiq Majid Basu; ACR, Mohammad Jhangir Khan; Dy DEO, Shakeel Mir and other sectoral and zonal officers attended the meeting.

    NO: PR/DDI/J/556//