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REGD. NO. JK-71/21-23 Vol No. 59

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J&K transfers 432
posts of Border
Bns to Ladakh
Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Sept 11: The Ministry
of Home Affairs had sanctioned
two Border Battalions and two
Women Battalions for the
Border Districts of the erstwhile
J&K State which also included
the then Ladakh Division. 270
posts for the Border Battalion
and 162 posts for the Women
Battalion were earmarked for
the two districts of Ladakh i.e.,
Kargil and Leh.
The posts were advertised in
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Omar, Mehbooba’s
plea to Centre on
apple, walnuts duty
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 11:
National Conference leader
Omar Abdullah today appealed
to the Centre to reconsider its
decision to remove the addition-
al duty on apples, walnuts and
almonds imported from the US,
saying the Government should
try to make its own people
happy instead of pleasing for-
eigners.
"I don't understand why the
Government has to put own
Anti-drone systems were deployed at G20 Summit venue, airport
Our ammunition has 100 kms range, this is not
for practice but operational purposes: CDS
4 times more FMs killed this year Type-V Heavy Drop System
than locals: Dwivedi showcased at NTS
Sanjeev Pargal of them you will find as part of ed, Gen Chauhan said: “At the and they have procured this
our inventory at some particular Summit venue and airport equipment in sufficient quantity
JAMMU, Sept 11: Chief of point of time,'' the CDS said at large number of anti-drone to meet the immediate require-
Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil the Symposium which will be systems were deployed by ments.
Chauhan today said the Army addressed by Defence Minister Army, Indian Air Force (IAF) On indigenous weapons, Gen
has ammunition which has the Chauhan said the
range of 100 kilometres and Aatmanirbharta
this hasn't been procured for business was
practice but for operational started few years
purposes. ago and the results
He was responding to a ques- are here for all of
tion whether India can use us to see.
drones, as the United States did, "If we go
to target terror camps across the along this particu- Bakerwal children attending a Season School, locally known as Bohaks, in the high altitude
border. lar path, the day is area of Tosa Maidan of Budgam district, some 75 kms from Srinagar on Monday. (UNI)
"I wish you go around this not far when we
particular exhibition more close- will be one of the
ly. You will find ammunition major defence and
Modi, Salman co-chair Strategic Council meet
Reject use of terror against other
which has a range of 100 kilome-
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, top Army Commanders and others at North Tech equipment pro-
tres. This hasn't been procured ducers in the
for only target practice. This has
Symposium at IIT Jammu on Monday.
world. I think the
countries: India, Saudi Arabia
to be used operationally,'' Gen Rajnath Singh and Union and Navy. Those systems have perception that Indian-made
Chauhan said in a media-interac- Minister of State in the Prime actually been picked up from weapons were not good is chang-
tion during three-day long North Minister's Office (PMO) Dr operational places - air bases ing now," he said.
Tech Symposium at IIT Jammu Jitendra Singh tomorrow. and borders". He strongly felt that if the
NEW DELHI, Sept 11: cannot be any justification for to prevent access to weapons
that began today. Asserting that G20 Summit He said the armed forces model of self-reliance any act of terror for any reason including missiles and drones to
"All that you see here, some has been successfully conduct- were cognizant of this problem
(Contd on page 2 Col 1) India and Saudi Arabia whatsoever. They rejected any commit terrorist acts against
today called on states to reject attempt to link terrorism to other countries," read the joint

India has witnessed major push for

people in trouble for pleasing
the use of terrorism against any particular race, religion or statement.
(Contd on page 2 Col 7) other countries and prevent
access to weapons, including
IED-like object
found in Pattan ‘Atmanirbharta’ in defence: Sinha missiles and drones, to commit
acts of terror.
In a joint statement issued
Excelsior Correspondent reliance in Defence Production. after the first meeting of the
“Under the leadership of India-Saudi Strategic Partnership
SRINAGAR, Sept 11:
Security forces detected an IED-
‘We have shown our Prime Minister Narendra Council co-chaired by Prime
Modi, the country has wit- Minister Narendra Modi and
like object in Pattan area today strategic strength’ nessed major push for Saudi Arabian Crown Prince
following which traffic on the Aatmanirbharta in Defence. Mohammed bin Salman, the two
* Pic on page 2 We are a responsible space sides stressed the importance of
Video on Excelsior Correspondent power and have shown our security and stability in
www.excelsiornews.com strategic strength," he said. Afghanistan and forming an
JAMMU, Sept 11: He said the launch of INS inclusive government there that
Srinagar-Baramulla National Lieutenant Governor Manoj Vikrant last year vindicated our represents all spectrums of the
Highway was temporarily sus- Sinha attended the North-Tech resolve to develop indigenous Afghan people.
pended, officials said. Symposium-2023 at Jagti capabilities. The two leaders also laid
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a bilateral meeting with
The suspected IED, kept in a Campus of IIT Jammu, today. "Our arms imports have emphasis on not allowing
the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia
bag, was found by the forces at He congratulated the reduced significantly in the last Afghanistan to be used as a plat-
Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at Hyderabad
Hanjiveera on the National Northern Command, Society of 4-5 years and defence export form or safe haven for terrorist
House in New Delhi on Monday. (UNI)
Highway in early hours, they said.Indian Defence Manufacturers reached an all-time high in the and extremist groups. culture,” the joint statement The two leaders affirmed
They said while the traffic LG Manoj Sinha being briefed at North Tech Symposium at
(SIDM) and IIT Jammu for joint- last financial year. It shows our Highlighting the importance said. their desire to enhance coopera-
IIT Jammu on Monday.
(Contd on page 2 Col 7) ly hosting hundreds of Industries commitment to innovation and of strengthening security cooper- Modi and bin Salman called tion in order to achieve security
and defence tech startups and Symposium, defence expo is and forge a synergy between Indigenous technology develop- ation in the field of combating on all states to reject the use of and stability in the two friendly
6 officers making this year's North-Tech being held in IIT Jammu," the Lt Army, Industry and Academia in ment," Sinha said. terrorism and its financing, the terrorism against other countries, countries.
Symposium a unique experience Governor said. research, development and inno- "Prime Minister Narendra Modi two leaders concurred that ter- dismantle terrorism infrastruc- "They also emphasised the
transferred with their collaboration. He observed that the three- vation in Defence technologies. and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh rorism in all its forms remains ture where it exists, and bring importance of furthering cooper-
"It is a proud moment for day mega event will showcase At the expo, Sinha also have set the target of achieving 70 one of the gravest threats to perpetrators of terrorism swiftly ation between both sides in the
Excelsior Correspondent
Academia as for the first time cutting-edge technological talked about India's emergence percent Aatmanirbharta in weapon- humanity. to justice. areas of cyber security, maritime
JAMMU, Sept 11: The since its inception North-Tech advancements of Indian Army as defence exporter and self- (Contd on page 2 Col 5) “They agreed that there "Both sides stressed the need (Contd on page 2 Col 3)
Government today ordered
transfer and posting of six offi-
cers and assigned additional
Border people seek development of tourist spots ‘Troops ready to give befitting reply’
charge to some.
Mudasir Ahmad, Sub-
Divisional Magistrate, Gurez,
MHA Secy visits Leh to assess Not even an inch of Indian land occupied by China: LG Ladakh
progress on Vibrant Villages Prog
holding additional charge of
Sub-Registrar, Gurez was trans- Army morale very high, credit goes to PM
ferred and posted as Assistant
Commissioner Panchayat, Excelsior Correspondent The programme, launched Additional Director General Excelsior Correspondent "Not even an inch of Indian Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh China.
Kupwara, against an available on February 15 this year, is of ITBP Manoj Singh Rawat land has been occupied by said he will say what is fact “You can talk to anyone.
vacancy. LEH, Sept 11: Border resi- aimed at comprehensive devel- and senior security and civil JAMMU, Sept 11: China,” he asserted when asked because he has seen himself on They say their grazing land has
Mukhtiar Ahmed Ahanger, dents of Ladakh have administration officials from Lieutenant Governor of about Rahul Gandhi's remarks the ground that not even one been occupied,'' Rahul had said
awaiting orders of adjustment in demanded development of Ladakh, Dulloo over the week- Ladakh Brig (Retd) BD square inch of land drawing sharp reactions from the
the office of Deputy tourist destinations, internet end engaged in discussions Mishra today strongly rejected which the Chinese Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh,
(Contd on page 2 Col 5) connectivity and allocation of with members of Panchayati the allegations of Congress have occupied. Central Government and the
land for the construction of Raj Institutions and local resi- leader and Lok Sabha MP "Whatsoever Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Will appear before ED rest houses to support their dents, the spokesman said. Rahul Gandhi that China has happened in 1962 representatives who had coun-
livelihood. He said the public highlight- occupied the Indian territory that is immaterial. tered the charges levelled by
on Sept 13: Abhishek The demands were made ed several pressing demands, on the Line of Actual Control But today we are in Rahul Gandhi.
during a recent visit of Atal including the installation of (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh and occupation of our The Lieutenant Governor
KOLKATA, Sept 11: land to the last said the armed forces are pre-
Dulloo, the Secretary of Border mobile towers to address *Watch video on
Senior TMC leader Abhishek Management in the Union Home absence of internet facilities, www.excelsiornews.com inch," Brig (Retd) pared for any eventuality.
LG Ladakh Brig (Retd) B D Mishra Mishra said. “God forbid if the balloon
Banerjee today confirmed that Ministry, to Chushul, Maan, development of tourist destina- speaking to media persons at IIT Jammu on
he will appear before the ED on Merak, Urgo, and Tangtse vil- opment of select villages in 46 tions and land allocation for the declared that troops are ready During his visit goes up, people will get a bloody
to give befitting reply to any- Monday. to some forward nose from us," he declared.
September 13 as summoned by lages in the Pangong area. blocks in 19 districts in the construction of rest houses to
the Central agency. Dulloo visited these villages northern border in the States of support their livelihood, as there one indulging in misadventure during his nearly 10-day long areas on the banks of Pangong Maintaining that morale of
Banerjee, who is virtually to assess the progress of Vibrant Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal are limited avenues for earning a against the country. visit to the Union Territory of lake in Leh, Rahul Gandhi, in his troops is very very high, Brig
the number two in the party, Villages Programme, a centrally Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand living in the region. He was speaking to media Ladakh last month. media interaction, had stated Mishra said: "Their intent is to
replied in the affirmative when sponsored scheme, an official and the UT of Ladakh. Additionally, requests for a persons on the sidelines of North Asserting that he won't com- quoting people that their grazing defend every square inch of
asked whether he would comply spokesman said on Monday. Accompanied by (Contd on page 2 Col 5) Tech Symposium at IIT Jammu. ment on anybody's statement, the land has been occupied by (Contd on page 2 Col 5)
with the ED's summons.
Yes," was his brief reply
when PTI asked him.
5-Judge bench delivers unanimous verdict Mayor, Dy among prominent Councillors
On Sunday, the TMC leader
posted on 'X' that he has been
served a notice by the Central
Senior officers to lose immunity in to lose Wards to reservation
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3 PDD Enggs get

addl charge
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 11: In the
interest of the administration,
three Power Development
Department (PDD) Engineers
were assigned the look after
charges of the different posts
today.
As per an order, Sunil Kumar,
Incharge Chief Engineer, present-
ly holding the post of Secretary
(Technical), PDD, has been given
the look- after charge of
Managing Director, JKPTCL,
Javad Yousuf Dar, Incharge Chief
Engineer, presently posted at
Distribution, KPDCL, Srinagar,
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corruption cases since 2003: SC
NEW DELHI, Sept 11:
Central Government offi-
cers of the level of Joint
Secretary and above can be
probed and prosecuted with-
out prior nod of the authorities
in corruption cases with retro-
spective effect from September
11, 2003, the Supreme Court
held today.
A five-Judge Constitution
bench headed by Justice Sanjay
Kishan Kaul, in an unanimous
verdict, ruled that its 2014 ver-
dict, which had struck down a
provision of the Delhi Special
Police Establishment (DSPE)
Act, 1946 providing immunity to
such officers in graft cases, will
have retrospective effect.
The top court said the 2014
judgement will come into effect
from September 11, 2003 when
section 6(A) of the DSPE Act,
which pertained to approval of
the Central Government to con-
duct inquiry or investigation,
was inserted into the DSPE Act.
In its May 2014 judgement,
the apex court had held as
invalid the Section 6A(1) of the
Act and observed that protection
in section 6A has "propensity of
shielding the corrupt".
The top court delivered its
verdict today on the issue of
whether the striking down of the
provision granting immunity
would have a retrospective effect
in view of rights protected under
Article 20 of the Constitution.
Article 20 of the Constitution
provides for protection in respect
of conviction for offences.
“Declaration made by the
constitution bench (in May
2014) in the case of
Subramanian Swamy will have
retrospective operation.
Section 6(A) of the DSPE Act is
held to be not in force from the
date of its insertion, that is
September 11, 2003," said the
bench, which also comprised
Justices Sanjiv Khanna, A S
Oka, Vikram Nath and J K
Maheshwari.
While pronouncing the ver-
dict, Justice Nath said the bench
has framed three questions to
decide.
"Whether section 6 (A) of the
DSPE Act is part of procedure or
it introduces a conviction or a
sentence? Whether Article 20 (1)
of the Constitution will have any
bearing or relevance in the con-
text of declaration of section 6
(A) of the DSPE Act as unconsti-
tutional?," Justice Nath said.
"The declaration of section 6
(A) of the DSPE Act as unconsti-
tutional and violative of Article
14 of the Constitution would
have a retrospective effect or
would apply prospectively from
the date of its declaration as
unconstitutional?" he said while
reading out the third question.
Answering the questions,
Justice Nath said section 6(A) of
the DSPE Act is a part of the pro-
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Fayaz Bukhari
SRINAGAR, Sept 11: The
Mayor of Srinagar and his
Deputy are among several
prominent councillors of
Srinagar Municipal
Corporation (SMC) who will
lose their Wards in the pro-
posed reservation.
As per the notice issued last
week, out of 74 Wards in
Srinagar, 25 have been reserved
for women under open category.
These include Ward numbers 2,
5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29,
32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56,
59, 62, 65, 69, 71 and 74.
The Women reserved wards
are Nishat, Pantha Chowk,
Ikhrajpora,Channapora,
Rawalpora Hamdaniya Colony,
Sheikh Dawood Colony, Karan
Nagar, Bemina East, Parimpora,
Mujgund,
Khankah-e
Basant
Moula
Makhdoom Sahib, Rozabal,
Bagh
A,
Nawabazar, Eidgah, Tarabal,
Alamgari Bazar, Lal Bazar, Jogi
Lanker, Boud Dal, Soura,
Ahmad Nagar and Bagh-e-
Mehtab Shankerpora.
The Ward No. 65, Boud Dal
where from Srinagar Mayor,
Junaid Azim Mattoo, was
elected in last elections as a
Corporator has been reserved.
Deputy Mayor Perwaiz Qadri
of National Conference (NC)
who represents ward No. 38
Khankah-e Moula A is losing
his Ward to reservation.
The Ward No. 69 Soura
which is represented by the for-
mer Mayor of Srinagar and sen-
ior NC leader Salman Sagar has
also been reserved. As per the
sequence Ward No. 68 Habbak
represented by Mohammad
Saleem Lone had to be reserved
but instead Soura has been
reserved.
Sagar told Excelsior that they
have filed objections with the
Chief Electoral Officer against
this. "The sequence been deliber-
ately not followed here in my
case. This is motivated and it
conveys a lot," he said.
The former Mayor, however,
said that whatever will be the
outcome of the objections he has
to fight the Municipal elections
whether from Soura or any other
Ward.
The Ward No. 2 Nishat repre-
sented by the former Deputy
Mayor Sheikh Mohmmad Imran
has also been reserved.
The Ward No. 23 Karan
Nagar and Ward No. 5 Pantha
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