After the threats against journalists, it is Kashmiri Pandits who are now receiving threats.

The Resistance Front (TRF), said to be a shadow organisation of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT),  have threatened the Valley’s Hindus to leave the region.

The TRF has released a list of Kashmiri Hindus saying that non-locals and Kashmiri Hindus were taking away jobs and land in Kashmir.

In fact, the list of Kashmiri Hindus TRF plans to target is the same one that the government had decided to employ under a prime minister’s scheme.

This has been a source of concern for security agencies. The disclosure of names is being seen as a big breach of security as questions are being raised as to how TRF got access to this confidential document.

Twenty four people have been killed in Kashmir over the last year, the victims include Kashmiri Pandits and migrant labourers.

The Jammu and Kashmir police has taken cognizance of the threat and begun an investigation.

In an attempt to take the valuation of the state’s economy to $1 trillion, the Uttar Pradesh government aims to attract investments worth Rs 7.3 lakh crore in the real estate sector in the next five years, a government spokesperson said.
A government spokesperson added, “Urban centres are our special focus in the context of real estate. We plan to construct 64 lakh HIG, MIG, LIG and EWS homes in urban areas. These houses will be constructed close to small markets. The government will encourage private companies to invest in these housing projects.”
Citing a survey report, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had recently told officials in a meeting that in 2020-21, the contribution of real estate in the Gross State Domestic Product was 14.4 per cent, which is equal to Rs 34 billion.
Adityanath also directed officials to focus on the sector so that it provides new opportunities for growth, development and employment in the state. Nearly 20 lakh people are associated with this sector.
It has also been said in the report that at present, the population of the state is 23.09 crore, of which around 23.7 per cent of the population lives in urban areas, which is nearly 5.47 crore.
On the other hand, in 2027, the population of the state will be 24.47 crore, of which 35 per cent of the population will live in urban areas — 8.56 crore people. Therefore, more than 3.09 crore people will increase in urban areas of the state in the next five years.
The spokesperson also said that, at present, there are 10.7 lakh houses in the urban areas, whereas in the next five years, according to the population, 64 lakh houses will be required in these areas.
Therefore, there will be a boom in the real estate, which can play an important role in making the state a $1 trillion economy.
The construction of 64 lakh homes — including HIG, MIG, LIG, and EWS — will cost Rs 7.3 lakh crore. The average cost of constructing a home is expected to be Rs 1, 500 per square foot, the spokesperson added.
Private real estate companies will contribute 65 per cent of the cost of building these houses while 35 per cent contribution is to come from the authority under the government.
Nearly 75, 000 acre of land would be required to build these houses, of which 32, 000 acre is currently available with the government. Thus, the government will have to arrange 43, 000 acre of land for constructing houses.
The Chief Minister has divided the state into four parts to promote the real estate sector.
The first zone — comprising Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Meerut and NCR — is expected to witness an increase in the population as the manufacturing sector here contributes 67 per cent to the growth state value addition, said the spokesperson.
With the arrival of new companies, the means of employment will increase, which will attract people towards these cities.
Similarly, cities like Lucknow and Kanpur in the central zone will also witness a real estate boom as per the government. The manufacturing sector of this zone has a 13 per cent share in the growth state value addition of Uttar Pradesh.
In the Bundelkhand zone, Chitrakoot is pegged to witness rapid progress due to the defence corridor.
Lastly, the eastern zone — including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Mau, Gorakhpur, Sonbhadra and Ayodhya — are most likely to see new opportunities in medical, commercial real estate and tourism sectors.

Border Security Force, India’s First Line of Defence, organized a ceremonial parade at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (Punjab) on the occasion of its 58th Raising Day.

Border Security Force, the world’s largest border guarding force is deployed along 6386.36 km of International Border with Pakistan and Bangladesh. For the first time in the history of 57 years, this ceremonial Raising Day Parade has been organized in the holy city Amritsar (Punjab), in a rich traditional atmosphere of fervour and gaiety. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai took salute of the impressive parade as the Chief Guest.

During his address on the occasion, the Minister lauded the parade and the decision to organize the event in Amritsar, Punjab and the significance of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” being commemorated this year. Paying rich tributes to the bravehearts of BSF who laid down their lives in the line of duty, he reminisced the role of BSF in various historic events like the 1971 War when BSF personnel fought bravely against a numerically superior force despite being in the nascent stage of its raising.

He lauded the role of BSF as India’s First Line of Defence while deployed in every kind of terrain and extreme weather, the various welfare measures that have been implemented in the forces by Government of India and made special mention of the Plantation Drive made by BSF. He said that the nation is grateful and will always stand by the security forces for the dedicated service to the motherland. He applauded the role of BSF in protecting the sovereignty of the nation and said that the Government of India will leave no stone unturned to provide the best technological equipment, and infrastructure facilities to ensure that the operational challenges arising due to the present day geo-political scenario are fully met. Stating that all welfare requirements of troops will be accorded top priority, he elucidated the various programmes which have been initiated by the Government of India to ensure that all force personnel and their families are cared for. He also emphasised on the importance of border area development and the proactive role being played by BSF for the addressing the same.

During the parade, well turned out contingents of different Frontiers of Border Security Force marched past the inspection dais, showcasing the Seema Praharis’ valour, saga and commitment to the nation. The parade comprised a march past of 12 foot contingents including Mahila Prahari contingent, decorated officers & men, the famed Camel contingent and Camel Band, mounted column, Dog squad, communication contingent displaying the technological advances by the force, special appearance by BSF Bagpipers (men & women).

He also visited the ‘BSF Martyr’s Column at SHQ BSF Khasa, Amritsar (Punjab) and laid a wreath at the Martyr’s Column of the personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.

He bestowed the Force personnel with Police Medals for Gallantry to NoK of bravehearts who made the sacrifice in the line of duty and to the serving BSF personnel, and President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service to serving and retired personnel for their services. The prestigious ‘General Choudhary Trophy’ was awarded to 66 Bn BSF for their exceptional performance. He also released the annual ‘Borderman’ Magazine of the Force.

A thrilling Dog show by NTCD BSF trained dogs, battle drills show by Camel mounted praharis, Horse contingent, Gajraj & Chetak Drill by CSMT BSF team that involved dismantling, obstacle crossing and assembly of motor vehicle, adrenaline packed daredevil motorcycle show by Seema Bhawani women team and Jaanbaaz mens team.

Earlier, last evening on 03rd December 2022, Nityanand Rai visited borders areas of JCP Attari, witnessed “Beating the Retreat” Ceremony parade and BOP Pulmoran in Amritsar sector where he was given an operational briefing regarding the security scenario. Hon’ble Minister later addressed the gallant Seema Praharis at BOP Pulmoran in a Sainik Sammelan, partook dinner with troops during Barakhana and halted for the night at the BOP.

The entrepreneurs of auto parts manufacturing sector in Haryana and Punjab states while talking to media expressed worry suspecting drastic drop in sale of their products due to fast arrival of e-automobiles in the process of manufacturing by large number of automobile manufacturers in the country likely to adversely affect their future business suspecting a drastic drop in their sale. Most of the auto parts   manufacturers at Rohtak in Haryana and Ludhiana in Punjab manufacturing auto parts at present has started looking for a change in their manufacturing alternate products to remain in business.

According to information, there are thousands of micro, small and medium enterprises manufacturing auto parts at Rohtak, Faridabad and Gurugram in Haryana state most of them working as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for large number of automobile companies not only in India but also exporting to other countries. There are thousands of auto parts manufacturing units in Punjab also at Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Phagwara and other districts in the state supplying auto parts to automobile manufacturers as well as replacement markets in the country were seen in the state of worry about their future likely to have severe shrinkage in their business since there are nearly 2000 moving parts in a automobile requiring frequent replacement due to wear and tear, whereas in case of e-automobile vehicles there are lesser number of moving parts in the vehicles having lesser wear and tear likely to have squeezed future replacement market in these automobiles.

Information reveals, there are more than  2000 small and medium units manufacturing auto parts in Punjab doing business for amount worth over Rs 10000 crore annually, but due to non-availability of amenities they are unable to face challenges, moreover these units are facing severe challenges from spare parts being imported from China causing severe crisis to auto parts manufacturers in Haryana and Punjab states due to their lesser prices as compared to locally manufactured products.  

According to Avinash Gupta former chairman of Association of Indian Forging Industries, government should prepare a future road map timely due to fast changing trend. The president of Apex Chamber of Commerce & Industry Rajnish Ahuja told that the automobile manufacturers are frequently introducing different models of vehicles in their range severely affecting replacement market of spare parts presently reduced up to 50-60 percent. Meanwhile, President of Automobile Association of India Gurpragat Singh Kahlon said that recently government has withdrawn 15% export duty on steel as such manufacturers  are worried over hike in production cost of auto parts.  Information reveals that total sale of auto parts business in domestic market in the country has been recorded as 57 Arab Dollar having export for value worth Rs 19 Arab Dollar as per data available up to year 2021 and the industry providing employment to nearly 50 lakh persons in the country at present and total sale of auto parts in the country is likely to expand to nearly 200 Arab Dollar by the year 2025 due to fast rising number of automobile vehicles in the country. 

New Delhi :  The National Capital is all set to cast their vote for civic polls on Sunday, and the campaign for the high profile MCD election end on Friday, with top campaigners including Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Union Ministers like Piyush Goyal and Hardeep Puri reaching out to voters in full swing through public meeting and roadshows. The voting for 250 wards of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi polls will be held on December 4 and counting will take place on December 7.

Both Bharatiya Janata Party and Aam Aadmi Party and other parties have locked their horn to win the MCD election, in which Aam Aadmi Party is trying to woe the voters over its performance since coming to power in Delhi, whereas the BJP attacked AAP party chief for patronising rioter and the corrupts.

A number of 1,461 candidates are contesting in the civic polls, out of which 674 men and 742 women got validation from the State Election Commission (SEC). The main issues in the polls are long-standing problem of vehicle parking, health facilities, sanitation, encroachment, and repairing of streets, etc.

On the last day of the campaigning, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puring alleged that the Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi has established a “standard of corruption” that is higher in “leaps and bounds” than that during the earlier Congress regime, and it is thriving on politics of “chaos and freebies”. The BJP party’s top leaders wrapped up compaigning for the civic polls with over 250 vijay sankalp roadshows across the city.

Campaigning for the party in west Delhi, Thakur accused chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s government of “blatant corruption”. “Earlier Kejriwal was known for U-turns, now he is known for doing politics of lies and deceit. Today, Arvind Kejriwal’s identity is hardcore corruption. By giving protection to the corrupt, Kejriwal has looted Delhi and is now eager to loot MCD.”

Referring to Kejriwal’s promise to empower resident welfare associations, Thakur said that the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government has neither given funds to MCD, nor paid professors of 12 colleges affiliated to the Delhi University. “From where will they give money to the RWAs?” the minister questioned. He also accused the Delhi government of failing to curb air pollution and clean the Yamuna river.

The AAP conducted more than 14,862 public meetings, including  jansamvaads, nukkad sabhas, door-to-door campaign, padyatras, nukkad nataks, dance for democracy, magic shows, to reach out to voters.  However, AAP party chief campaighend door to door in Chirag Dilli village, CM Arvind Kejriwal held a roadshow in North Delhi’s Malkaganj ahead of the MCD elections.

Attacking the BJP for its campaign, which has seen several Union ministers and state Chief Ministers in attendance, Kejriwal said the BJP’s show of strength indicated its “inefficiency” and “lack of work” in the MCD over the past 15 years.

“The BJP got multiple CMs and ministers to campaign for them in the civic body polls because they did not do anything in the MCD in the last 15 years. When they are asked what work you have done, they only have one excuse: Kejriwal does not give funds… BJP has deployed seven CMs, one deputy CM and 17 Cabinet Ministers to fight against an aam aadmi like me,” he said.

“It pains my heart to see Delhi engulfed by garbage. Despite being CM, I have no power to clean garbage because the MCD is under BJP. Delhiites gave us the responsibility of schools, hospitals, electricity, and water, we fixed everything and provided free healthcare and electricity to everyone. The public gave BJP one job, they had to look after garbage but even in 15 years they could not clean Delhi,” Kejriwal said.

“The public gave us the job of fixing schools and hospitals, the result is in front of you; now give us the chance to fix garbage management,” he added.

Accusing the BJP-led Centre of not giving Delhi any money, Kejriwal said they had worked despite the odds. “The central government refuses to pay Delhi its rightful share of funds. We practically get nothing from the Centre all year. Do you see me crying, yelling and howling on the streets like them? Despite all the challenges and hurdles, we give electricity, water, education, healthcare, pilgrimage for the elderly and bus travel for women completely free of cost. We built schools, mohalla clinics, hospitals, transformed the whole system of Delhi, we did not cry for funds like them,” he said.

The Congress also conducted roadshows, padayatra, and public meetings in 247 wards across the national Capital, with all the star players including State president Anil Kumar, Former MP Ajoy Kumar, Krishna Tirath, Udit Raj, Ramesh Kumar, and Subhash Chopra on the field campaigning for the party.

“Large workforces of election functionaries and security agencies have put humongous efforts to make necessary preparations for conducting elections at 13,638 polling stations spread across Delhi. 68 Model Polling Stations and 68 Pink Polling Stations have been established for the quality experience of the voters. Adequate arrangements for the deployment of forces have been done,” said an official.

This will be the first municipal election in the national capital after the delimitation of wards. Both the BJP and the AAP have fielded 250 candidates, while the Congress will contest only 247 seats.

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced that the free yoga classes under ‘Dilli Ki Yogshala’ will continue at any cost.

Addressing yoga instructors at an event here, he said: “Don’t worry for money and extend the free yoga classes as much as you can. The free yoga classes in the national capital will continue irrespective of the availability of funds for the scheme.

“Stopping yoga (classes) is a sin, the rest of the politics can go on, ” the chief minister said, adding that “We have decided that we won’t let the classes stop, whether funds come or not.”

“When LG shut the yoga classes, we made a firm determination that at any cost, we will continue the free yoga classes in the city. This time we are providing free classes to around 17, 000 people and our target is to make it available for 25 lakh people in the capital city in coming days, ” Kejriwal said.

“Till date, free yoga classes don’t come under the ambit of government schemes, we will give you the salary through donors, ” Kejriwal said.

“We are not doing this for votes, we are doing it for the people of Delhi, we are doing it for virtue. You can vote for the one you like but the free yoga classes will continue”, he said.

“I am the Chief Minister of all — of the BJP and Congress supporters. Vote for whomever you want, but the responsibility of your health is mine, ” he said.