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Day: September 26, 2025

  • Will never let BJP come to Power in J&K: Omar Abdullah ; “We’ll continue our work even without statehood”

    Will never let BJP come to Power in J&K: Omar Abdullah ; “We’ll continue our work even without statehood”

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    Centre Betrayed Promises I Never Backed Violence

    SRINAGAR SEPT 26:-Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday hit out at the BJP, saying his party would never allow the saffron party to come to power in the Union Territory.

    Speaking to reporters, Omar said it was unfortunate that Wangchuk was arrested for raising genuine demands. “The way the central government was behind him since yesterday , it was expected they would act like this. Some promises were made to people in Ladakh before the Hill Council elections, just like promises were made to us here. But after securing participation in elections, the Centre turned away from them,” he said.

    The CM alleged that the BJP has a habit of making commitments during elections but not fulfilling them later. “People in Ladakh participated in elections and even helped BJP win, but their promises remained unfulfilled. Similarly, some promises were made to us on the basis of which people voted and we formed a government. But again, they went back on their word,” he said.

    Responding to criticism from the Leader of Opposition that he was exaggerating the situation in Ladakh, Omar said he has never justified violence. “I am not the LG of Ladakh, nor is its security my responsibility. The real question is why the promises made to Ladakh and to us were not kept,” he said.

    Omar further lashed out at BJP, saying the party was trying to link statehood with its own political power. “Is it the compulsion of BJP that statehood will only be restored if their leader becomes the Chief Minister? If that is the case, then let them declare openly that J&K will not get statehood until BJP forms the government. We will never allow them to come to power here,” he added.

    Omar said that his party would continue to serve people regardless of the Centre’s stance. “If they want to stop our statehood, let them. We will manage even without it, and we will continue to do our job,” he added.

  • Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 1.0 ; Rajouri district figures among Top National Level performers; Bags ₹2 cr Cash award

    Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 1.0 ; Rajouri district figures among Top National Level performers; Bags ₹2 cr Cash award

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    RAJOURI, SEPT 26: Rajouri district has emerged as one of the Top Performing Districts under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 1.0 initiative, securing a prestigious cash award of ₹2 crore.

    The recognition has been conferred on the basis of verified data authenticated by the Central Nodal Officers (CNOs).

    Under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner, Abhishek Sharma, the district administration worked tirelessly to ensure the successful implementation of JSJB activities. In the zone-wise performance evaluation Rajouri secured the top spot at National level highlighting the district’s efficiency, transparency and commitment towards citizen-centric governance.

    As part of the ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ program, the district successfully geo-tagged 4,208 rainwater harvesting structures, including 132 Amrit Sarovars, 894 ponds, 510 bowlis, 2,270 harvesting tanks and 408 dugwells. These initiatives have proved instrumental in enhancing rainwater harvesting capacity and ensuring long-term water sustainability in the district.

    Driven by the Prime Minister’s vision of water security, the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative emphasizes conservation through community partnership and ownership, adopting a whole-of-society and whole-of-government approach.

    At the national level, 13 states were categorised into five zones, and in Zone 5, where the UT of J&K was placed, Rajouri emerged as the national topper.

    The ₹ 2 crore award would be utilized to further strengthen ongoing developmental initiatives and to enhance public welfare measures in the district.*

    Expressing satisfaction over this remarkable achievement, the Deputy Commissioner lauded the dedicated efforts of all departments, field functionaries and stakeholders. He stated that this award is not only recognition of Rajouri’s progress but also a motivation to continue striving for inclusive and sustainable development.

    NO: PR/DDI/J/2994//

  • Startup India Challenge organized at BGSBU in collaboration with JKEDI

    Startup India Challenge organized at BGSBU in collaboration with JKEDI

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    RAJOURI, SEPT 26: Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Friday organized the Startup India Challenge at the University Auditorium, Polytechnic Block. Registrar BGSBU Abhishek Sharma was the Chief Guest.

    The Registrar in his detailed address emphasized the significance of startup initiatives in shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship. He urged students to actively engage in developing sustainable business ideas. He further assured that the University is committed to provide an enabling platform to make it a hub of startup culture. He informed the gathering that the University would soon invite Business pioneers of national repute to interact with students and guide them on their entrepreneurial journeys. He also revealed that several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading institutions and organizations are in the pipeline to strengthen the startup ecosystem at the University. Moreover, he announced that a National Advisory Committee will soon be constituted to provide expert mentorship and strategic direction to aspiring entrepreneurs at BGSBU.

    The program began with a Welcome Address by Dr. A. A. Shah, Faculty In-charge, Startup and Innovation Cell, who reiterated the University’s commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem. This was followed by the address of the Chief Guest.

    The Keynote Address was delivered by Dr. Mubashir Malik, Head, Department of Information Technology & Engineering (ITE). Mr. Mehraj, District Nodal Officer JKEDI also gave a detailed presentation on various startup programs and opportunities offered by JKEDI for aspiring entrepreneurs.

    During the event, 17 innovative startup ideas were presented before a jury comprising four distinguished judges. After thorough evaluation and deliberations, three ideas were shortlisted for the final round of assessment.

    The program witnessed enthusiastic participation of about 500 students, along with Deans, Principals, Directors, Heads of Departments, University Officers, JKEDI officials and other dignitaries. The event served as a dynamic platform for students to showcase their entrepreneurial potential and engage with experts from academia and industry.

    NO: PR/DDI/J/2997//

  • Defence Ministry inks Rs. 62,370-cr deal with HAL for 97 LCA Mk1A jets for IAF

    Defence Ministry inks Rs. 62,370-cr deal with HAL for 97 LCA Mk1A jets for IAF

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    RAJOURI-DELHI SEPT 25:-The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Thursday signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters, for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at a cost of over Rs. 62,370 crore (excluding taxes).
    The delivery of these aircraft will commence in 2027-28 and be completed over six years.
    The LCA Mk1A, the most advanced variant of the indigenously designed and manufactured fighter aircraft, will have an indigenous content of more than 64%. The new contract incorporates 67 additional items compared to the earlier LCA Mk1A deal signed in January 2021. Key upgrades include integration of advanced indigenous systems such as the UTTAM Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar, ‘Swayam Raksha Kavach’ electronic warfare suite, and control surface actuators, boosting the Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) initiative.
    The project is backed by a strong vendor ecosystem of nearly 105 Indian companies directly engaged in component manufacturing. Production is expected to generate nearly 11,750 direct and indirect jobs annually over the next six years, giving a major fillip to the domestic aerospace industry.
    The acquisition, being undertaken under the ‘Buy (India-IDDM)’ category of the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, aligns with the Government’s push for indigenisation and is expected to significantly enhance the IAF’s operational capabilities.