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LG chairs review meeting with Bandipora District Administration

editor October 16, 2023Leave a comment

BANDIPORA: Today, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha presided over a review meeting with the Bandipora District Administration to assess the state of the district's infrastructure projects, Centrally supported programmes, and UT sector initiatives. Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, the chief secretary, Sh Abdul Gani Bhat, the chairman of the district development council in Bandipora, Sh Vijay Kumar, the ADGP in Kashmir, Sh Sarmad Hafeez, the secretary of the youth services and sports department, Sh Vijay Bidhuri, the divisional commissioner in Kashmir, and other senior officials were present at the meeting. The Lt. Governor gave the district administration specific instructions to carry out a winter action plan in order to improve the quality of life for residents.He gave the Power Development Department instructions to promptly replace any damaged transformers and to maintain a buffer stock for remote and snow-covered areas. The Lt. Governor gave the Power, Education, Health, Agriculture & Horticulture, and Tourism Departments instructions to work in a mission mode to support Bandipora's growth and development after reviewing the sector-by-sector developments. The district's development would be accelerated by tourism. He emphasised that in order to fully realise Bandipora's enormous tourism potential, the administration and stakeholders must take immediate action. The Lt. Governor urged the district administration and other stakeholders to work together to promote cooperatives in the district and implement the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme effectively. We must also work diligently to achieve the goal of TB by utilising all available health care programmes.He murmured, "Mukt Bandipora." He also instructed the Social Welfare department to pay ASHA and Anganwadi staff their honoraria on time. The development picture for the District and the advancements made on the Transit Accommodation for Employees at Odina and other significant infrastructure projects were given by Dr. Owais Ahmad, Deputy Commissioner of Bandipora.Later, the Lt. Governor spoke with a number of delegations made up of PRI representatives, Tribal community members, and district students and gave them assurances that their concerns will be addressed in a timely manner. [caption id="attachment_4032" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG chairs review meeting with Bandipora District Administration[/caption]

DC lists measures for optimal use of multi level bus stand

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JAMMU: District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya convened a meeting with the district administration to discuss operational issues and work with stakeholders at the location in an effort to close gaps and improve the effectiveness and prudent functionality of the multi-level parking garage at Jammu Bus Stand. Officers from the Jammu Development Authority, including SSP Traffic Jammu City, Faisal Qureshi, and SP North, Kulbir Handa, as well as Additional Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Piyush Dhotra, Tehsildar Jammu Kamal Preet Singh, and Superintending Engineering attended the meeting. The District Magistrate's visit was primarily focused on listening intently to the complaints of business owners, bus drivers, and other stakeholders operating in and around the bus station.The meeting's goal was to come up with practical ways to encourage both the general public and bus operators to utilise the bus stand's amenities, including the parking spaces, to the fullest. The DC stressed the necessity for strict adherence to the boarding and deboarding procedures, stressing the need of aiding passengers without impeding or harming bus operators financially, as well as guaranteeing peaceful coexistence at the bus stop. At the meeting, it was decided that combined teams would be responsible for stopping the buses and enforcing the boarding and disembarking of passengers at the appointed locations. In order to offer a positive environment for the general public visiting the bus stand, the discussion also covered the operation and maintenance of necessary amenities including restrooms, stores, and cafeterias inside the bus stand complex. The discussion during the meeting also focused on ways to improve amenities at the Inter-State Bus Terminal in Narwal, opening the door to moving all interstate sleeper bus services there. [caption id="attachment_4029" align="alignnone" width="300"] DC lists measures for optimal use of multi level bus stand[/caption]

JK Govt clarifies PMJAY-SEHAT Scheme implementation amidst misinformation

editor October 15, 2023Leave a comment

JAMMU: The execution of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana - SEHAT (PMJAY-SEHAT) scheme has been the subject of complaints and claims, according to the Secretary of Health and Medical Education, Bhupinder Kumar, who spoke at a news conference today. One of the main accusations included a loss of 500 billion rupees. According to the government, the entire premium paid to Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company (BAGIC) for the policy period of December 26, 2020, to March 14, 2022, was Rs. 304.59 Crores, whereas BAGIC paid out Rs. 398.41 Crores in total claims to hospitals (both public and private). As a result, the claim of a loss is unfounded because the insurance company suffered a 93.82 crore loss in money.There has also been misinformation spread regarding the contract renewal and termination clause. The maximum duration was specified at three years and was renewed every 12 months, as per the agreement between BAGIC and the State Health Agency. The contract said that any extension beyond the first year would be subject to mutual agreement; nevertheless, the insurance company chose to end the partnership after the first year due to financial losses. The State Health Agency of J&K agreed into a temporary Stop Loss agreement with BAGIC in order to prevent service interruptions until a new insurance provider was chosen. The government took on all of the risk of losing claims during this time. The agreement serves the public interest by ensuring the continuity of healthcare services at a reasonable cost.According to the government, the number of eligible families remained the same throughout the policy period, which ran from December 26, 2020, to December 25, 2021, and the subsequent interim period of 79 days, totaling 21.24 lakhs, in defiance of claims that it was increased to the insurance company's advantage. The National Health Authority (NHA), Government of India, issued instructions for the execution of the scheme, which the Government of Jammu and Kashmir emphasised it would follow. This includes adopting the Health Benefits Packages (2.2 version) for implementation and using the Model Tender Document to transparently choose insurance providers.The government has paid insurance firms a total of Rs. 1175.32 Crores in premiums since the PMJAY-SEHAT scheme was introduced. In exchange, insurance companies paid out claims to affiliated hospitals totaling Rs. 1,249.33 crores, helping around 5.67 lakh patients. Patients with fatal and life-threatening illnesses have received critical medical attention thanks to the programme. The risk has been transferred to insurance companies as a result of the insurance model, which has caused them to pay almost Rs. 74 crores in addition to the premium to accredited public and private hospitals. The UT's healthcare system has been reinforced by this model, which has also greatly decreased out-of-pocket costs for families who need hospitalisation.Additionally, a 104 Call Centre and a feedback system utilising QR codes have been put into place, and nearly 99% of patients gave their treatment experience an Excellent or Good grade. The government emphasised that the accusations are unfounded, fraudulent, and meant to damage the scheme's reputation. It reaffirmed its dedication to offering the general population high-quality healthcare services. Jammu Divisional Commissioner During the press conference, Dr Vikas Sharma, Ramesh Kumar, Additional Secretary in the Chief Secretary's office, Vishal Sharma, Joint Director of HQ Information, Naresh Kumar, Deputy Director of Information PR Jammu, and others were also present. [caption id="attachment_3989" align="alignnone" width="300"] JK Govt clarifies PMJAY-SEHAT Scheme implementation amidst misinformation[/caption]

IT dept recovers over Rs 42 cr cash during raids on Karnataka contractors

editor October 14, 2023Leave a comment

BENGALURU: As part of its tax evasion investigations against some Karnataka-based contractors and others connected to them, the Income Tax Department on Friday discovered more than Rs 42 crore in cash hidden in a residential building here, according to official sources. Prior to assembly elections in five states, the searches set off a political brawl between the BJP and the Congress, which are currently in power in Karnataka. According to official sources, the department has sent out cash counting devices and more personnel to determine the total quantity of cash recovered. The searches are currently in progress. According to officials, a substantial portion of the cash was taken from a vacant apartment block in Karnataka's capital where it was kept hidden in cardboard boxes. More over Rs 42 crore in cash has been found so far, and searches are still being conducted. The department is also looking into whether this money, which seemed to be undeclared, was intended to be transferred to nearby Telangana, where assembly elections will be conducted next month. The recovery was the focus of criticism from BJP leader and former deputy chief minister C N Ashwath Narayan, who claimed that the funds were obtained from contractors as commission to finance elections in five states. "This provides proof to support the 'ATM government' charges (against the Congress government). This is the little consignment of the 'ATM government' collection that has been discovered. There are many such items.This cash has been collected. He asked more contractors to speak up about the money they had reportedly paid, adding, "This is just a sampling. Speaking to reporters, BJP leader and MLC N Ravi Kumar asserted that the money taken from the contractor's premises had a value of Rs 42 crore and that it was kept there in 23 boxes of notes with a value of Rs 500. He claimed that there was talk in the city that the funds were raised for the Telangana elections and claimed they were funds obtained as "commission" to pay off contractors' outstanding debts to the government totaling Rs 650 crore. Ravi Kumar wanted an investigation. Similar accusations have been made against the in charge Congress by a number of senior BJP leaders. Siddaramaiah, the chief minister of Karnataka, rejected the "baseless" accusations and declared that "no state (unit of Congress) will ask (for money). We won't also give it... Do you have a copy? Has the money handed to other states been viewed by the BJP members who are making the accusations? What justifies making such unfounded claims? When asked about the I-T searches, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar responded, "Without politics, I-T won't come. Politics is what is taking place. We are also aware of what is going on in Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and other states. Nothing will occur when the BJP is in power; when it is not, these things occur.D Kempanna, the president of the Karnataka State Contractors' Association, was questioned regarding rumours that thousands of rupees in cash had been found in one of the organization's office holders' homes. He said that the contractor had various other enterprises, including farming and stone crushing, and had not been involved in any contract work for eight years. He emphasised that the law would run its course. [caption id="attachment_3955" align="alignnone" width="300"] IT dept recovers over Rs…

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CGM SBI ,Political Leaders & J&K Sharnarthi Action Committee delegation call on LG

editor October 14, 2023

JAMMU: Former Minister Priya Sethi visited Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan to discuss the preservation of Jammu's spiritual and cultural legacy. Former lawmaker and prominent BJP leader Devender Singh Rana also visited the Lt. Governor and briefed him on a number of matters of public significance. A delegation from the Jammu Kashmir Sharnarthi Action Committee, led by its president Gurdev Singh, presented the Lt Governor with a list of demands and asked for his help in resolving the pressing problems involving the 1947 POJK Displaced Persons. The delegation's members received assurances from the Lt Governor that the central government would be made aware of their legitimate concerns and demands. Later, the Lt. Governor was briefed on the extension of SBI's services and their commitment to actively aiding the socio-economic development of the UT of J&K by Vinod Jaiswal, Chief General Manager, State Bank of India, Chandigarh Circle. [caption id="attachment_3943" align="alignnone" width="300"] CGM SBI ,Political Leaders & J&K Sharnarthi Action Committee delegation call on LG[/caption]

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J&K Govt hosts civic reception in honour of President Murmu

editor October 12, 2023

SRINAGAR: Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, attended a civic event held in her honour this evening at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar. The President expressed her gratitude to the people of Jammu and Kashmir during her speech, thanking them for their kind welcome during her maiden visit as the President of India. She was pleased to see prominent Jammu and Kashmiri people who had achieved success in many sectors present. She claimed that they have improved the standing of the entire nation as well as this particular region. According to the President, Kashmir has long been a significant hub for art, culture, and education.The fourth Buddhist Council took place in Kashmir about 2000 years ago. According to scholars, Shankaracharya wrote Saundarya Lahari and Ananda Lahari in Srinagar around 1300 years ago to extol…

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India and Italy strengthen defence ties with bilateral talks and agreements

editor October 10, 2023

NEW DELHI: India's Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, engaged in talks with his Italian counterpart Defence Minister, Guido Crosetto, in Rome during the first leg of his official visit to Italy and France. These discussions laid…

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JK Govt removes W&W LC for corruption

editor October 10, 2023

SRINAGAR : In accordance with its stated policy of having no tolerance for employee misconduct or corruption, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the dismissal of Ruquiya Akhter, the Watch and Ward Woman of the former J&K Legislative Council, which is now under the supervision of the Department of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs. According to Clause (vii) of Rule-30 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956, the employee has been terminated from employment because it was determined that they had engaged in misconduct and flagrant violations of the Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees (Conduct) Rules, 1971.at the course of the investigation, it became clear that while the official was working at the J&K office of the Advocate General, a bogus appointment order had been issued, and she had been receiving large sums of money into her account by luring unwary applicants with the prospect of a government post. The investigation officer came to the conclusion that all of the allegations made against the official were true. She will not be eligible for any pension benefits as a result of her dismissal from duty under the aforementioned provision. The official's termination order is intended to serve as a warning to other employees who are engaging in corrupt behaviour. [caption id="attachment_3785" align="alignnone" width="300"] JK Govt removes W&W LC for corruption[/caption]

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NHAI Issues SOPs To Reduce Incidents Of Altercation At Toll Plazas

editor October 9, 2023

New Delhi, Oct 9: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Monday said it has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to safeguard commuters and toll operators, reduce incidents of altercations and strengthen security at toll…

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Dr Jitendra Singh addresses ‘India-Sweden Innovation Day’ meet, promises deeper collaboration

editor October 9, 2023

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, addressed the 10th "India-Sweden Innovation Day" meeting today. He pledged deeper cooperation between the two nations and called for strengthening India-Sweden bilateral cooperation to effectively address pressing global challenges while remaining steadfast in the pursuit of immediate goals on the path to a more prosperous future. Dr. Jitendra Singh, who spoke on behalf of the Indian government, said that businesses on both sides should be encouraged to collaborate in research and exchange human resources.Dr. Jitendra Singh noted that nine Swedish companies visited India this year as part of the India-Sweden Innovations Accelerator programme in order to expand their export and investment opportunities in the area of green technology and strengthen ties between Sweden and India in this field. The Minister mentioned that in 2023, both nations would mark the fifth anniversary of the Sweden-India Joint Declaration on Innovation Partnership for a Sustainable Future as well as the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. The 10th India Sweden Innovation Day's theme is "Innovation for a Better World," according to him, and it is a momentous occasion.Dr. Jitendra Singh reaffirmed that the goal of this historic occasion is to realise a net-zero future by leveraging our individual areas of expertise and driving ecologically sustainable growth. Dr. Jitendra Singh said that in May 2022, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji reaffirmed their commitment to encouraging cooperative research and innovation across a variety of fields, including polar and space research. The relationship, according to the minister, spans a number of industries, including energy, clean technology, new materials, space, the circular and bio-based economy, health and life sciences, and transportation and eMobility.In accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, he also said that the India-Sweden Innovation Partnership builds links between institutions, R&D-intensive industries, and creative entrepreneurs. Dr. Jitendra Singh reported that the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has announced the INDIA-SWEDEN Collaborative Industrial Research & Development call in association with the Swedish Government Agency for Innovation Systems (VINNOVA). According to him, this effort is a crucial component of the larger Sweden-India Innovation Partnership, which seeks to increase competitiveness and find creative solutions to urgent global problems like climate change and sustainable development.Dr. Jitendra Singh pointed out that the joint call for proposals between Sweden and India in the area of the circular economy was first made public last year. Three large projects in all were supported through this call, which was co-funded by nine Indian and nine Swedish funding organisations for the Joint Programme. On March 13, 2023, a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) was formally approved, creating a cooperation between the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT), the Department of Science and Technology, and the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB).This partnership aims to promote knowledge exchange and the advancement of research while strengthening collaboration and research ties between academic institutions in Sweden and India through the organisation of seminars, workshops, and conferences. Dr. Jitendra Singh also thanked Andreas Carlson, Minister of Infrastructure, Government of Sweden, for participating in the 10th annual India Sweden Innovation Day. Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that India is ready to strengthen the bilateral partnership, particularly in the area of science and technology, as well as to support our innovation ecosystem. The Minister went on to say that the success of our bilateral diplomatic relations has been a result of our shared values and dedication to fair trade and globalisation.I am really happy to observe that the area of India and Sweden's bilateral relationship that is growing the fastest is innovation cooperation, he continued. Swedish ambassador to India Tanmaya Lal, Robin Sukhia, president of the Sweden-India Business Council, and Sanjoo Malhotra, CEO of India Unlimited also spoke at the event in addition to Hon. Jan Thesleff, the ambassador of India to Sweden. [caption id="attachment_3776" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dr Jitendra Singh addresses 'India-Sweden Innovation Day' meet, promises deeper collaboration[/caption]

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