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Azad slams NC, PDP for deceiving J&K people

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POONCH: Ghulam Nabi Azad, a former union minister and the head of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), has criticised the PDP and National Conference for misleading the people of Jammu and Kashmir by using strong rhetoric to gain power. Speaking at a sizable public gathering following today's road march across the border town of Mendhar in district Poonch, Azad 'trained guns' at PDP and National Conference leaders, accusing them of misleading innocent Jammu and Kashmiri citizens with cries like "autonomy" and "self-rule." But they lost sight of those catchphrases after they came to power. To seize power, they exploited the innocent as a voting bloc. The public, he argued, ought to be aware of this and not allow these political parties to use them. A former Union Health Minister attacked the People's Democratic Party and the National Conference for their power-hungry politics and shady partnerships. He cited the ways in which the PDP and NC worked with the BJP to seize power. He emphasised that although the BJP had not appointed him as a member of parliament or as a minister, figures such as Omar Abdullah had been ministers in earlier BJP-led administrations. Azad charged that the NC and PDP put their own interests ahead of the needs of the people. Citing the power-hungry goals of the NC and BJP, he issued a warning about possible future partnerships between them.The Chairman of the DPAP stressed how important it is for the Gujjar and Pahari people to remain united. He called on the two communities to unite and oppose any attempts by political parties to sow discord between them. He emphasised that the region's growth and development depend on keeping this togetherness. While praising the Pahari group for receiving ST classification, Azad stressed that the Gujjar people's quota should be kept unaltered because it is essential to their socioeconomic advancement and empowerment. He warned against the polarising strategies of other political parties and insisted on maintaining a laser-like focus on solving public issues. Azad reaffirmed his commitment to promoting wealth, peace, and development.He emphasised how crucial it is to revive programmes like "Roshni" in order to properly handle land ownership concerns and fight corruption. The former chief minister promised to put in endless effort to combat corruption and advance government transparency. He reiterated that he is still committed to bringing about possibilities for everyone and enhancing the socioeconomic climate in the area. Vice chairman GM Saroori, party general secretary RS Chib, Anita Thakur, Imran Zafar, Riyaz Naz, Masood Choudhary, Salman Nizami, Sunita Arora, Zahid Malik, and Ishfaq Mirza were among the notable attendees during the event. [caption id="attachment_11057" align="alignnone" width="300"] Azad slams NC, PDP for deceiving J&K people[/caption]

DM Udhampur orders closure of Hotels, Banquet Hall under prevention & Control of Pollution Act

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UDHAMPUR: Four hotels and a banquet hall have been forced to close for violating pollution control regulations by District Magistrate Udhampur Saloni Rai. Following the J&K PCB's directive and with the appropriate authority's approval, the DM used sections 33(A) of the Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1974, and section 31(A) of the Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act 1981 Act, in conjunction with section 5 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, to take legal action against five hotels and a banquet hall that fall under the Udhampur District's jurisdiction. The hotels include the Hotel Singh Axis, Hotel Singh Shine, Banquet...The closure of the designated establishments was enforced by a group of Revenue, Police, and PCB officials under the direction of Tehsildar Udhampur, Jai Singh, and Tehsildar Chenani, Pankaj Singh Bahu. In addition to assisting with the closure of the aforementioned businesses, the combined team advised the hotel owners to strictly follow the PCB's rules. Ensuring environmental compliance and controlling pollution in the area are the goals of this effort. [caption id="attachment_11054" align="alignnone" width="300"] DM Udhampur orders closure of Hotels, Banquet Hall under prevention & Control of Pollution Act[/caption]

Bilal Mukhtar assumes charge as General Manager DIC Ganderbal

editor February 15, 2024Leave a comment

GANDERBAL, FEBRUARY 15: Bilal Mukhtar (JKAS) Thursday officially assumed the charge as General Manager (GM) District Industries Centre (DIC) Ganderbal. He received a vibrant welcome from the Officers and officials of the DIC Ganderbal upon…

Div Com Kashmir for comprehensive transport plan for City

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SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 15: For the convenience of general public, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today directed Officers of Smart City, SRTC and RTO Kashmir besides private transporters to chalk out a comprehensive plan…

Lt Governor attends Annual-day function of Sant Hare Ram Dass Public School, Mandal

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LG appreciates the school under Shri Shiv Mandir Nyas Trust for its significant contribution in education, society's welfare, integration and solidarity JAMMU, FEBRUARY 15: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the Annual-day function of Sant…

DGP RR Swain To Hear Public Grievances At Baramulla On Feb 17

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February 15: This is to inform the public that the DGP's Public Grievances Redressal/Interaction programme is set to take place at the District Police Lines, Baramulla, on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 3 p.m. The Baramulla District inhabitants alone are eligible to participate in the grievance/interaction initiative. In order to take part in the campaign, anyone who have complaints about police services should go to the District Police Line (DPL) and register at the dedicated help desk. If someone wants to report something to the DGP J&K, they need to provide a written application with all the information they have, including a working mobile number.The DGP's Public Grievance Redressal initiative is only intended to handle complaints against police services, it is emphasised once more. Please be advised that complaints regarding these particular areas will not be considered during the grievance redressal programme as it does not cover issues related to general transfers or the hiring of Special Police Officers (SPOs). [caption id="attachment_11041" align="alignnone" width="300"] DGP RR Swain To Hear Public Grievances At Baramulla On Feb 17[/caption]

Former NC minister joins BJP in Jammu

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JAMMU: Mushtaq Ahmad Shah Bukhari, a well-known Pahari leader and former minister from Jammu and Kashmir, joined the BJP here on Thursday, giving the party a significant boost ahead of the parliamentary elections. Two-time Surankote, Poonch district MLA Bukhari resigned from the National Conference in February 2022 following a disagreement with party president Farooq Abdullah on the designation of Pahari-speaking people as Scheduled Tribes. At the party headquarters here, retired senior superintendent of police Shabir Geelani and former bureaucrat G M Khuwaja were among the hundreds of followers of Bukhari who were welcomed into the party by Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina and other party leaders."I have adhered to my pledge to join a party that satisfies our long-standing demand for ST status." Bukhari told reporters, "I am grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Raina for providing justice to Paharis who have fought for the ST status for 40 long years." Four communities—the Gadda Brahmin, Koli, Paddari Tribe, and Pahari Ethnic Group—have been added to the list of Scheduled Tribes in Jammu and Kashmir by the BJP-led central government. The former minister declared at a function that "we will not hesitate in supporting any party which will help the community in achieving its demand of ST status." This comment did not sit well with the NC leadership, and they requested him to explain himself. This was after he resigned from the NC. After leaving the meeting, he tendered his resignation from the party's basic membership, claiming to have had a "heated argument" with Abdullah about the matter. Raina stated, ''Bukhari is not only a political heavyweight but also a deeply spiritual figure who has a great deal of influence over people (from his group) in Jammu and Kashmir. His entry into the BJP will help the party's grassroots efforts.He declared that there would be only one party remaining in Jammu and Kashmir and that there would be a wave of support for the BJP and the prime minister who had given justice to all segments of society who had been denied their rights for the previous 70 years. He also stated that the lotus, the BJP's election symbol, would bloom throughout Kashmir, not just in Dal Lake. The Lok Sabha polls are scheduled for April or May. [caption id="attachment_11038" align="alignnone" width="300"] Former NC minister joins BJP in Jammu[/caption]

In setback to INDIA Bloc, Farooq Abdullah says NC won’t go for any pre-poll alliance

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15-feb :Dr. Farooq Abdullah, the current member of parliament for Srinagar constituency and president of the National Conference (NC), shocked the INDIA bloc on Thursday by declaring that the party will not form any pre-election coalition.According to the news agency, Dr. Farooq told reporters at the party headquarters in Srinagar that he wanted to be clear that the NC will run as an independent and will not form an alliance before the election. When questioned about J&K assembly elections, he stated that they anticipate holding the elections concurrently with the Lok Sabha elections. [caption id="attachment_11035" align="alignnone" width="300"] In setback to INDIA Bloc, Farooq Abdullah says NC won’t go for any pre-poll alliance[/caption]

Explosive Shell Defused Near LoC In J&K Poonch

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MENDHAR/JAMMU, Feb 15: According to officials, the Indian Army defused an antiquated explosive shell on Wednesday close to the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch area of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the soldiers, they discovered the Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL) shell while on patrol in the Mankote sector's Balnoi district. The professionals from the army eventually safely defused the shell, according to the officials. [caption id="attachment_11032" align="alignnone" width="300"] Explosive Shell Defused Near LoC In J&K Poonch[/caption]

Farmers protest: Protesters block railway track at Rajpura in Patiala

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PATIALA: As the farmer's protest enters its third day on Thursday, it has become a full-fledged crisis ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Protesting farmers from Rajpura in Punjab's Patiala are halting trains and sitting on rails at Rajpura Railway Station. Meanwhile, an official stated that rail movement on the Northern Railway's Ambala division has been impacted by the ongoing farmers' protest. The North Western Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer, Captain Shashi Kiran, stated that the farmers' protest will affect the following rail services: Cancelled Rail Services (from the starting station): On February 15, the Bathinda-Shri Ganganagar train, number 04753, would be cancelled.On February 15, the Shri Ganganagar-Bathinda service train, number 04756, is scheduled to be cancelled.Rail services (from the starting station) partially cancelled: Train 14736, Ambala-Shri Ganganagar, scheduled to leave Ambala on February 15, would not run beyond Bathinda; that is, it will be cancelled between Bathinda and Shri Ganganagar. Train 14735, the Shri Ganganagar-Ambala service, is scheduled to depart from Bathinda on February 15. Consequently, it is cancelled between Bathinda and Shri Ganganagar. Route Altered Rail Service: On February 15, 2024, the Amritsar-Ajmer Express train number 19612 will run on a modified route that passes through Tarn Taran Jn.-Beas. On Thursday, the Punjabi farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest against the federal government began its third day. The central government and farmer unions will meet on Thursday at 5 p.m. to talk about these issues. The farmers are marching to Delhi in support of 12 requests they have made of the federal government. This time, the Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, headed by farmer union leaders Jagjeet Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher, and the non-political Sanyukt Kisan Morcha have called for the demonstration. The farmers who were protesting said that they terminated the 2021 protest because the Centre had guaranteed them higher crop prices. In accordance with the Swaminathan Commission findings, they are calling for the passage of legislation that would ensure a minimum support price (MSP) for all crops. In addition, they want a plan to give farmers and farm labourers pensions, as well as a total remission of all debt. [caption id="attachment_11029" align="alignnone" width="300"] Farmers protest: Protesters block railway track at Rajpura in Patiala[/caption]

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