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29 voters registered at single address in Bhopal: Digvijaya

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29 voters registered at single address in Bhopal: Digvijaya

Bhopal, Nov 30: Congress Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh has claimed that 29 unrelated voters have been registered at a single address in the Narela assembly constituency of Bhopal district.

He visited polling booth 189 in Pushpa Nagar in Narela on Saturday to look into the matter.

“At booth number 189 in the Narela assembly constituency, in house number 70, where the Madhya Pradesh Shikshak Sangh office is located, 30 people have been shown as residents, even though only one person actually lives there. The remaining 29 names are bogus additions,” Singh told reporters.

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3 RS MPs from J&K to take oath today

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3 RS MPs from J&K to take oath today

Jammu, Nov 30: Three newly elected National Conference (NC) Members of Parliament (MPs) Chowdry Muhammad Ramzan, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo and Shammi Oberoi will take oath as Rajya Sabha (RS) members from Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow, December 1, 2025.

Winter session of the Parliament, which is commencing from December 1, will continue till December 19, 2025.

NC MPs will be administered oath of office by the Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman C P Radhakrishnan.

The trio was among four members elected in the biennial elections to four vacant seats in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha), from Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir on October 24 this year.

Fourth seat was won by Bharatiya Janata Party’s J&K president Sat Sharma. Sharma has already taken oath of office on November 6.

With the presence of four newly elected MPs, the Union Territory will have its five members, three from NC and two from BJP, in the Rajya Sabha.

BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana is the nominated member in the House of Elders.

In all, J&K is represented by 10 MPs in the Parliament as Lok Sabha too has five MPs from the UT – two each from NC (Mian Altaf, Aga Syed Ruhullah) and BJP (Dr Jitendra Singh, Jugal Kishore Sharma) and one independent Engineer Rashid.

From NC, while both Ramzan and Kichloo are seasoned politicians and former ministers, Oberoi is a first-timer.

Ramzan has represented the NC in J&K Legislative Assembly four times from Handwara in 1983, 1987, 1996 and then again in 2008.

Kichloo has served as an NC MLA twice from Kishtwar in 2002 and 2008 and as MLC in J&K Legislative Council in 2015.

Interestingly, Oberoi is commencing his sojourn in politics from the House of Elders of the Parliament.

BJP’s Sat Sharma, a former minister, is also an experienced hand. Presently J&K BJP president, Sat Sharma contested the 2014 assembly elections from Jammu West and served as a cabinet minister till April 2018.

Sharma, a staunch RSS ideologue and Chartered Accountant by profession, earlier also served as J&K BJP chief from 2015 to 2018.

Given their entry in the RS, J&K will be represented by its full strength of MPs in the Upper House of the Parliament, after a hiatus of over four years.

These seats had been lying vacant since 2021 when the term of office of 4 members elected from erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir expired on their retirement.

These members included Mir Mohammad Fayaz, Shamsher Singh, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Nazir Ahmed Laway.

Mir Mohammad Fayaz of PDP and Shamsher Singh of BJP had retired on February 10, 2021 followed by Ghulam Nabi Azad of Congress and Nazir Ahmed Laway (elected as PDP candidate) on February 15, 2021.

However, the elections to these vacant seats could not be conducted due to non-availability of required electorate (Members of J&K Legislative Assembly) at the time of occurrence of those vacancies.

 

 

 

 

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Aryans Luddi team shines in MRSPTU inter-zonal youth fest, bags 3rd position

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Aryans Luddi team shines in MRSPTU inter-zonal youth fest, bags 3rd position

Srinagar, Nov 30: The Luddi team of Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, near Chandigarh, showcased their talent and enthusiasm by securing the 3rd position in the MRSPTU Inter-Zonal Youth Festival.

A statement of the Aryans issued here said that competing against various colleges affiliated with Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda, the Aryans students delivered a vibrant and energetic Luddi performance that won appreciation from judges and audiences alike.

Congratulating the team, Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges, Anshu Kataria, said that Aryans students have consistently excelled in cultural, technical, and literary activities, bringing glory to the institution. He said that such achievements reflect the dedication, hard work, and creativity of the students and the cultural department.

Over 25 colleges and thousands of students showcased participated under this year’s youth fest theme ‘Virsa te Vikas’, celebrating culture, creativity, and youth empowerment at Aryans campus.

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Keep Himalayan valleys on your winter holiday itinerary: PM Modi

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Keep Himalayan valleys on your winter holiday itinerary: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India has immense potential to become a major destination for winter tourism and lauded the steps taken by the Uttarakhand government in this regard.

In his monthly ‘Mann ki Baat’ radio address, Modi said that while fewer than 2,000 tourists visited Adi Kailash until three years ago, this number has now increased to over 30,000.

The prime minister said that several countries have built successful tourism models around winter sports and activities such as skiing, snowboarding, trekking and ice climbing.

India, with its diverse landscapes and mountain regions, is well-positioned to develop similar opportunities, he said.

The prime minister urged citizens to consider the Himalayas when planning vacations, as the region offers memorable experiences during the winter season.

“During these winter days, the Himalayan valleys become a part of an experience that lasts a lifetime. If you are planning a trip this winter, be sure to keep the Himalayan valleys in mind,” he said.

Modi said these days, winter tourism in Uttarakhand is attracting a lot of people. Destinations like Auli, Munsyari, Chopta, and Deyara are gaining popularity during the winter season.

He said a few weeks ago, Uttarakhand’s first High Altitude Ultra Run Marathon was held at Adi Kailash, at an altitude of over 14,500 feet in Pithoragarh district, which saw participation of more than 750 athletes from 18 states across the country.

“The 60-kilometre-long Adi Kailash Parikrama Run began at 5 am in the biting cold. Despite the cold conditions, the enthusiasm of the people was palpable. While fewer than 2,000 tourists visited Adi Kailash until three years ago, this number has now increased to over 30,000,” he said.

The prime minister mentioned that Uttarakhand will also host the Winter Games in the coming weeks, with preparations for snow-based sports such as skiing and snowboarding already underway.

Additionally, he highlighted that improvements in connectivity, infrastructure and the introduction of a new homestay policy have supported the growth of winter tourism in the state.

Modi also referred to the growing trend of destination weddings in hill states, particularly on the banks of the Ganga, as part of the broader appeal of winter travel.

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Rohit Sharma breaks Shahid Afridi’s record for most sixes in ODI history

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Rohit Sharma breaks Shahid Afridi’s record for most sixes in ODI history

Ranchi, Nov 30: India’s stalwart Rohit Sharma played a superb innings against South Africa in the first ODI on Sunday and another feather to his already illustrious cap by breaking the former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi’s world record for most sixes in ODIs by hitting three maximums at the JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday.

While the Afridi ended his career with 351 ODI sixes, Rohit went one up and notched up his ODI career’s 352nd maximum to script history.

Batting first, Rohit put on a show for India while also building a brilliant 136-run second-wicket partnership alongside Virat Kohli. After Yashasvi Jaiswal’s early dismissal, the duo powered Team India’s scoreboard and took on the bowlers with style.

In the 15th over, Rohit hit Prenelan Subrayen for back-to-back sixes. With the first hit, he completed 350 career maximums, becoming the only Indian batter to achieve the feat in the 50-over format. After the second hit, the 37-year-old equalled Afridi’s record for most ODI sixes.

After getting to his 60th ODI half-century in the 19th over, Rohit notched up his 352nd ODI six to climb to the top of the elite list. Only three cricketers have scored over 300 sixes in the format, with Chris Gayle being the third, besides Rohit and Afridi, with 331 maximums.

Rohit’s time with the bat in the first ODI against the Proteas ended in the 22nd over when Marco Jansen trapped him lbw and the opener had to walk back to the pavilion, scoring 57 off 51 deliveries. His knock included five fours and three sixes as the Mumbai batter walked back after breaking a major record.

He continued from where he left off in his last international outing and scored his third consecutive half-century in the format. After notching 50+ scores in the second and third ODIs against Australia last month, including turning the half-century in the third ODI into a match-winning century, Rohit carried this momentum into the ODI series opener against the Proteas and has now made a strong case for his selection for the 2027 World Cup.

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J-K MPs to swear in at Rajya Sabha tomorrow after five years

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3 RS MPs from J&K to take oath today

Srinagar, Nov 30: Jammu and Kashmir will have representation in the Rajya Sabha after nearly five years, as three National Conference leaders are set to take their oath as members of the Upper House of Parliament on Monday, the first day of the Winter Session.

As per Kashmir News Service (KNS),  Shammi Oberoi, Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, and Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan will be administered the oath by Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan.

With this, Jammu and Kashmir will formally resume participation in Rajya Sabha proceedings following a prolonged gap since the reorganization of the state and the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

The three leaders were elected in the Rajya Sabha polls held on October 24 for the four seats allocated to the Union Territory.

The National Conference secured three of these seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party won one seat, with its nominee Sat Sharma having already taken the oath earlier.

Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan, a former minister with multiple terms in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, will bring his legislative experience to the Upper House.

Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, also a former minister from Kishtwar, and Shammi Oberoi, the party treasurer, will join him in representing the National Conference in Parliament.

Ahead of the session, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju convened a meeting of floor leaders on Sunday to discuss coordination during the Winter Session.

The three-week-long session, scheduled from December 1 to December 19, will see the government push several key legislative proposals, including the ‘Atomic Energy Bill, 2025’ to regulate atomic energy use, the Higher Education Commission of India Bill, and eight other draft legislations.

The session is also expected to witness opposition scrutiny on issues such as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and Union Territories, along with other pressing matters including air pollution in the national capital.

For Jammu and Kashmir, the participation of the newly elected Rajya Sabha members marks a significant step in restoring the Union Territory’s voice in national policymaking.

The leaders will formally take part in parliamentary debates and discussions from Monday, marking the return of J&K’s representation in the Upper House after a hiatus of nearly five years.

The Winter Session will consist of 15 sittings, providing an opportunity for the new members from Jammu and Kashmir to engage in the Rajya Sabha.

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Deputy CM reviews Rs 119 crore Pargwal bridge project in J-K’s Akhnoor

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Deputy CM reviews Rs 119 crore Pargwal bridge project in J-K’s Akhnoor

Jammu, Nov 30: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary inspected ongoing work on the Rs 119 crore Pargwal bridge project in the Akhnoor sector here on Sunday, urging for an accelerated pace to ensure its timely completion.

The 1,640-meter bridge over the Chenab River will significantly improve connectivity for over one lakh border residents in Pargwal, Jourian, Khour Palanwalla and nearby areas, an official said.

The project will also enhance links between the Chamb and Akhnoor constituencies, facilitating easier access to markets, healthcare and education for local communities, he added.

During the review, Choudhary emphasised the need to maintain high-quality standards to ensure durable flood protection along the bunds on both sides of the bridge.

He directed the executing agency to mobilise additional resources and work in double shifts to meet the March-April 2026 deadline.

“No delays shall be tolerated on this vital bridge project,” he said, while asserting that the government is keenly watching the completion of all road and bridge projects.

The deputy chief minister also stressed the fast execution of the 3.6 km approach road across Sajwal (Pargwal–Indri Pattan) in Jourian.

He assured that the necessary patchwork on the road leading to Pargwal will be completed before its widening by the Border Roads Organisation.

Of the total Rs 119 crore allocated, Rs 80 crore has already been released to the concerned agency to ensure unhindered and faster execution, Choudhary said.

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90 officers transferred in major reshuffle in J-K finance department

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90 officers transferred in major reshuffle in J-K finance department

Srinagar, Nov 30: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Finance Department of Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday issued a comprehensive transfer and posting order affecting more than 90 officers across various departments, corporations, and institutions.

According to Government Order No. 381-F of 2025 dated November 29, 2025, the transfers and postings have been ordered “in the interest of administration” with immediate effect.

Below is the breakdown of the complete list:

Rajesh Talwar, Director Finance, Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, transferred and posted as Principal, Northern Zonal Accountancy Training Institute, Jammu, replacing Ms. Bharti Sambhyal.

Imtiyaz Ahmad Wani, Director Finance, Transport Department (also holding charge of Labour & Employment), posted as Director Resources, Finance Department; to assume charge after Showkat Hussain Mir’s retirement on December 31, 2025.

Abdul Majid Bhat, Director Finance, Higher Education Department, posted as Director Finance, General Administration Department vice Ashok Kumar.

Satnam Singh, Director Finance, Tourism & Culture, posted as Director Finance, Disaster Management, Relief & Rehabilitation Department vice Kulbhushan Kumar; will also hold additional charge of Director Finance, Transport Department.

Ashok Kumar, Director Finance, GAD (also holding charge of Election Department), shifted as Director Finance, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs vice Ramesh Singh; retains additional charge of Director Finance, Election Department.

Latif Ahmad Poswal, Director Finance, Jal Shakti Department, posted as Director Finance, Home Department vice Manav Gupta.

Manzoor Ahmad Wani, Director Finance, SKUAST-Kashmir, posted as Director Finance, SKIMS Soura vice Intikhab Ahmad Sheikh.

Madan Lal, Director Finance, SKUAST-Jammu, posted as Director Finance, Science & Technology Department vice Rashim Deepika; also to hold charge of Director Finance, Cooperative Department.

Ramesh Singh, Director Finance, FCS&CA, posted as Director Finance, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra vice Neeraj Gupta.

Bharti Sambhyal, Principal NZATI Jammu, posted as Director Finance, SKUAST-Jammu vice Madan Lal.

Sukhwant Kour Sasan, Director Finance, Cooperative Department, posted as Director Finance, Higher Education Department vice Abdul Majid Bhat.

Haroon Ahmad Bhat, Director Finance, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, posted as Director Finance, SKUAST-Kashmir vice Manzoor Ahmad Wani.

Neeraj Gupta, Director Finance, SMVDU, posted as Director Finance, JPDCL, relieving Abdul Majid Bhat of additional charge.

Kulbhushan Kumar, Director Finance, Relief & Rehabilitation (also holding charge of School Education), posted as Director Finance, School Education on a full-time basis.

Intikhab Ahmad Sheikh, Director Finance, SKIMS Soura, posted as Director Finance, Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs vice Rajesh Talwar.

Syed Shabir Ahmad, Director Finance, Funds Organization Kashmir, posted as Director Finance, KPDCL.

Anil Kumar Dogra, Director Finance, Revenue Department, given additional charge of Director Finance, Labour & Employment Department.

Harjeet Kour, FA/CAO Education Migrant Cell Jammu, posted as Chief Pay & Accounts Officer, JKPDCL Jammu, replacing Kajal Jasrotia; retains additional charge of CAO, Education Migrant Cell Jammu.

Manav Gupta, FA/CAO Home Department, posted as FA/CAO, Jal Shakti Department vice Latif Ahmad Poswal.

Amit Mahajan, Deputy Director Audit & Inspections Jammu, posted as FA/CAO, J&K Medical Supplies Corporation Ltd. vice Mohd Arshad Chowdhary.

Prem Lata Patial, Deputy Director LF Audit & Pensions Jammu, posted as Joint Director, Audit & Inspections Jammu vice Amit Mahajan.

Rashim Deepika, FA/CAO Science & Technology, posted as FA/CAO Tourism & Culture Department vice Satnam Singh.

Amit Kumar, FA/CAO J&K Prisons Headquarters, posted as FA/CAO, Jammu Municipal Corporation vice Sandeep Singh.

Darshan Lal, FA/CAO IMPARD (with additional charge of J&K Minerals Ltd.), posted as FA/CAO, J&K Minerals Ltd. full-time.

Kajal Jasrotia, Chief Pay & AO JKPDC Jammu, posted as Joint Director (Central), Local Fund Audit & Pensions Jammu vice Shabana Azmin.

Ashu Behl, FA/CAO Social Welfare Jammu, posted as FA/CAO, JPDCL Jammu.

Irfan-ul-Haq, Deputy Director Audit & Inspections Kashmir, posted as Joint Director, Divisional Fund Office Kashmir vice Syed Shabir Ahmad.

Pawan Kumar, Chief Pay & AO Chief Engineer JPDCL Jammu, posted as FA/CAO, SMVD Shrine Board Katra vice Mahesh Sharma; retains additional charge of CAO, Medical College Kakryal.

Deepshikha Sharma, FA/CAO Health Services Jammu, posted as Chief Pay & AO, JKPDC vice Neha Thappa.

Ashok Kumar, FA/CAO Chief Engineer JKTPTCL, posted as FA/CAO, District Fund Office Jammu vice Reena.

Mohd Arshad Chowdhary, FA/CAO JKMSCL, posted as FA/CAO School Education Jammu vice Monika Bhandari.

Ch. Imran Mehmood, FA/CAO JKTPO (also holding charge of J&K Handicrafts S&E), posted as FA/CAO Bureau of Public Enterprises, retaining Handicrafts charge.

Rifat Ara, FA/CAO Provident Fund Commissioner J&K, posted as Joint Director, J&K Funds Organization vice Ishfaq Ahmad Pandith; retains PF Commissioner charge.

Mahesh Sharma, FA/CAO SMVD Shrine Board Katra, posted as FA/CAO, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board vice Vikas Attri.

Maheen Yaseen, Senior Instructor ATI Kashmir, posted as Joint Director, Local Fund Audit & Pensions Kashmir vice Aasiya Drabu.

Jozy Ara, FA/CAO Social Welfare Kashmir, posted as Treasury Officer, Additional Treasury Lal Mandi vice Sajad Ahmad Kumar.

Aasiya Drabu, Deputy Director LF Audit & Pensions Kashmir, posted as FA/CAO, Srinagar Development Authority, replacing Arshid Ahmad Lone.

Ela Choudhary, Senior Instructor NZATI Jammu (also holding charge of Jammu Smart City Ltd.), posted as FA/CAO, Jammu Smart City Ltd.

Shafat Ahmad, FA/CAO (attached) Directorate of Accounts & Treasuries Kashmir, posted as FA/CAO, Jehlum Tawi Flood Recovery Project.

Nadish Khursheed, FA/CAO DFO Srinagar, posted as FA/CAO, Chief Engineer Irrigation & Flood Control Kashmir vice Belal Ahmad Bilal.

Ishfaq Ahmad Pandith, Joint Director Funds Organization, posted as Joint Director (Central), DGAT vice Talit Mehmood Khan.

Nimisha, FA/CAO PF Commissioner Office Jammu (also holding SEIS charge), posted as FA/CAO JKESIS full-time; continues PF Commissioner charge.

Sabreena Kadir, FA/CAO DFO Ganderbal, posted as FA/CAO LCMA Srinagar vice Peerzada Ahtisham-ul-Haq.

Tasawaf Amin, FA/CAO GMC Handwara, posted as FA/CAO J&K Tourism Development Corporation vice Farhad Sidiquee.

Syed Mubashira Hussain, FA/CAO School Education Kashmir, posted as FA/CAO J&K Prisons Headquarters vice Amit Kumar.

Nidhi Gupta, District Treasury Officer Samba, posted as Chief Pay & AO, Chief Engineer JKPCL Jammu vice Rajni Gupta.

Jivtesh Singh, District Treasury Officer Kathua, assigned additional charge of CAO, District Fund Office Kathua.

Rajni Gupta, FA/CAO Chief Engineer JKPCL Jammu, posted as FA/CAO Health Services Jammu vice Deepshikha Sharma.

Arzoo Khan, FA/CAO Bureau of Public Enterprises, posted as FA/CAO J&K Khadi & Village Industries Board vice Shabina Kousar.

Yasir Arafat, Treasury Officer Khanyar, posted as Joint Director (Central), Audit & Inspections J&K vice Abdul Jalil Khan.

Sareer Ahmad Mir, District Treasury Officer Ganderbal, given additional charge of CAO, District Fund Office Ganderbal.

Mohammad Shafi Wani, CAO GMC Baramulla, given additional charge of CAO GMC Handwara.

Farah Anjum, CAO/Senior Instructor NZATI Jammu, posted as FA/CAO Financial Organization PDD Jammu, relieving Sarita Sharma.

Vaneet Singh, CAO Family Welfare (also holding NHM charge), posted as CAO, J&K Health Society (NHM) full-time.

Altaf Hussain Hajam, Chief Pay & AO KPDCL Kashmir, posted as CAO, District Fund Office Srinagar vice Nadish Khursheed.

Reena, CAO District Fund Office Jammu, posted as CAO Social Welfare Jammu vice Ashu Behl.

Mohd Hanief, CAO DFO Poonch, posted as Treasury Officer, District Treasury Poonch vice Mohd Shafeeq.

Mohd Yassain, CAO J&K Industries Ltd., posted as CAO IMPARD vice Darshan Lal.

Arshid Ahmad Lone, CAO SMC (also holding SDA charge), posted as Chief Pay & AO, Chief Engineer KPDCL vice Altaf Hussain Hajam.

Shabana Azmin, Deputy Director Local Fund Audit & Pensions (Central), posted as Senior Instructor, NZATI Jammu vice Ela Choudhary.

Mohd Shafeeg, District Treasury Officer Poonch, posted as CAO Chief Engineer R&B Pir Panjal Rajouri, holding additional charge of CAO BGSBU Rajouri.

Farhad Sidiquee, CAO JKTDC, posted as CAO J&K Trade Promotion Organization vice Imran Mehmood.

Shiwani Bhan, CAO Relief Commissioner (Migrant), posted as Chief Pay & AO, Chief Engineer JPDCL Jammu, while retaining Relief Commissioner charge.

Sandeep Singh, CAO Jammu Municipal Corporation, posted as CAO High Court of J&K & Ladakh vice Haroon Ahmad Bhat.

Abdul Jalil Khan, Deputy Director (Central) Audit & Inspections, transferred and asked to await adjustment in DGAT.

Ershad-ul-Haq Khan Manhas, Treasury Officer Tankipora Srinagar, posted as CAO District Fund Office Shopian, relieving Muzafar Ahmad Rather.

Akhtar Ali, CAO Chief Engineer R&B Central Kashmir, posted as CAO Social Welfare Kashmir vice Jozy Ara.

Vikas Attri, CAO Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, posted as CAO Financial Commissioner Revenue vice Priya Badyal.

Vivek Attri, CAO Directorate of Estates, posted as CAO, J&K State Health Agency (Ayushman).

Shoiab Mohammad, CAO Anti-Corruption Bureau, posted as CAO Public Works (R&B) Central Kashmir vice Akhtar Ali.

Talit Mehmood Khan, CAO Deputy Director (Central), posted as CAO Directorate of Estates J&K vice Vivek Attri.

Sajad Ahmad Wani, CAO JTFRP (also holding charge of J&K ERA & Mission Youth), posted as Deputy Director Budget, Finance Department.

Monika Bhandari, CAO School Education Jammu, posted as CAO Chief Engineer Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. Jammu vice Ashok Kumar.

Mohammad Saleem, CAO Chief Engineer R&B Pir Panjal, posted as CAO District Fund Office Poonch vice Mohd Hanief.

Roshina Waheed, CAO SC, ST & OBC Corporation, posted as CAO J&K Industries Ltd.; retains charge of SC, ST & OBC Corporation.

Akhtar Hussain, CAO (under orders), posted as Deputy Director Local Fund Audit & Pensions Jammu vice Prem Lata Patial.

Zahoor Ahmad Khanday, CAO DFO Pulwama, posted as CAO School Education Kashmir vice Syed Mubashira Hussain.

Sajad Ahmad Kumar, Treasury Officer Lal Mandi, posted as Deputy Director Audit & Inspections Kashmir vice Irfan-ul-Haq.

Neha Thappa, Chief Pay & AO JKPDC, posted as CAO Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MRDA), Jammu.

Rafiq Ahmad Shah, CAO SKIMS Soura, posted as CAO Srinagar Municipal Corporation vice Arshid Ahmad Lone.

Mehar Chand, Incharge CAO DFO Kathua, posted as CAO GMC Kathua full-time.

Priya Badyal, Incharge CAO Financial Commissioner Revenue, posted as CAO Directorate of Family Welfare vice Vaneet Singh.

Shabina Kousar, Incharge CAO J&K KVIB, posted as Senior Instructor NZATI Jammu vice Farah Anjum.

Sonam Singh, Incharge CAO awaiting posting, posted as District Treasury Officer Samba vice Nidhi Gupta.

Owais Qadir Jan, Incharge CAO, posted as Treasury Officer Additional Treasury Khanyar Srinagar vice Yasir Arafat.

Mohd Tariq Malik, Incharge CAO awaiting posting, posted as CAO Anti-Corruption Bureau vice Shoiab Mohammad.

Shabir Ahmad Zagoo, District Treasury Officer Pulwama, assigned additional charge of CAO District Fund Office Pulwama.

Annie Jamwal, Accounts Officer (Probation), posted as Accounts Officer Directorate of Tourism Jammu vice Janak Raj.

Janak Raj, Incharge AO Directorate of Tourism Jammu, posted as Accounts Officer, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, relieving Prabhjot Singh.

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Messaging Apps like WhatsApp to work only with active SIM; DoT tightens cyber norms

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Messaging Apps like WhatsApp to work only with active SIM; DoT tightens cyber norms

New Delhi, Nov 30: The Centre has issued directions that would ensure app-based communication services, the likes of WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, and others, are continuously linked to a user’s active SIM card.

All players providing app-based communication services in India have been asked to submit compliance reports to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) within 120 days from issue of the directions.

The department warned that failure to comply with norms will attract action under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, and other applicable laws.

The directive would impact how users access services of messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Arattai, Snapchat, Sharechat, Jiochat, Josh, in India.

The Centre’s latest directive means that these messaging services would only work if the SIM is present and active in the user’s device.

Issuing the direction on November 28, the telecom department said it has come to the notice of the central government that some of the app-based communication services that are utilising mobile number for identification of its customers/users or for provisioning or delivery of services, allows users to consume their services without availability of the underlying SIM within the device in which the said platform or app is running.

“…and this feature is posing challenge to telecom cyber security as it is being misused from outside the country to commit cyber-frauds,” it said.

The DoT asserted it has become necessary to issue directions to providers of app-based communication services to prevent the misuse of telecommunication identifiers and to “safeguard the integrity and security of the telecom ecosystem”.

“The Department of Telecommunications, in exercise of the powers conferred upon it under the Rules, hereby directs TIUEs (Telecommunication Identifier User Entity) providing App Based Communication Services utilising mobile number for identification of customers/users or for provisioning or delivery of services in India, to…from 90 days of issue of these instructions, ensure that the App based Communication Services is continuously linked to the SIM card (associated with Mobile Number used for identification of customers/users or for provisioning or delivery of services) installed in the device, making it impossible to use the app without that specific, active SIM,” the directive said.

Within 90 days, any web version of the app must automatically log users out at least once every six hours. Users can then sign in again by re-linking the device using a QR code.

“From 90 days of issue of these instructions, ensure that the web service instance of the Mobile App, if provided, shall be logged out periodically (not later than 6 hours) and allow the facility to the user to re-link the device using QR code,” it added.

The directions come into force immediately and will remain in force until amended or withdrawn by the DoT, it added.

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PM Modi in ‘Mann ki Baat’

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PM Modi in ‘Mann ki Baat’

New Delhi, Nov 30: The dedication of India’s youth is the greatest strength of ‘Viksit Bharat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday citing recent achievements across diverse sectors ranging from space manufacturing to farming.

In his monthly ‘Mann ki Baat’ radio address, the prime minister listed the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’, the Constitution Day celebration at the Central Hall, and the hoisting of ‘Dharmadhwaja’ atop the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya among the inspirational developments in November.

He also highlighted the inauguration of the world’s largest LEAP engine MRO facility in Hyderabad and the induction of INS ‘Mahe’ into the Indian Navy.

“Just last week, Skyroot’s Infinity Campus gave a new boost to India’s space ecosystem. This is a reflection of India’s new thinking, innovation, and youth power,” PM Modi said in the 128th episode of his ‘Mann ki Baat’ address.

PM Modi referred to a video on social media of a unique drone competition organised by ISRO.

“In this video, the youth of our country, especially our Gen-Z, were trying to fly drones in conditions similar to Mars,” he said, adding that the youth were trying to fly drones solely with the help of cameras and in-built software in the absence of GPS support on Mars.

PM Modi recalled that the young team tasted success after several rounds of failure when the drone crashed.

He said the scientists at ISRO too were disappointed when the Chandrayaan-2 lost contact, but built upon the failure to finally succeed with Chandrayaan-3.

“It was the success of the new confidence built after coming out of failure. I saw that same spark in the eyes of the young people seen in this video,” he said.

“Every time I see the dedication of our youth and the spirit of commitment of our scientists, my heart fills up with enthusiasm. This dedication of the youth is one of the greatest strengths of Viksit Bharat,” the prime minister said.

The prime minister spoke at length about bee farming initiatives across the country, achievements in the field of sports, India winning the bid for hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2030, and his visits to South Africa for the G20 Summit and Bhutan.

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