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Reviewing power supply in J&K on daily basis: LG Sinha

editor January 6, 2024

SRINAGAR: On Saturday, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated that he checks the electricity supply in the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory every day. He added that the district of Srinagar has become an example for the nation as a whole. "I personally inspect Jammu & Kashmir's electrical supply. Every evening, I personally keep an eye on the supply scenario. At a function in Srinagar, the Lieutenant Governor stated, "I receive feedback on area-wise power supply." In addition to stating that there is no shortage of electricity in Jammu and Kashmir, he added that malfunctioning and damaged transformers are being fixed and replaced in a day. The LG Sinha praised the departing SMC Commissioner, Athar Aamir Khan, stating that Srinagar has undergone significant development and transformation and is now an inspiration to the rest of the nation. "Over the past two years, Srinagar has seen a significant transformation. As of right now, Srinagar stands out among the nation's greatest cities." stated LG Sinha. The New Year's Eve festivities at Lal Chowk on December 31st, he continued, symbolise that J&K is headed back towards its former splendour. [caption id="attachment_8487" align="alignnone" width="300"] Reviewing power supply in J&K on daily basis: LG Sinha[/caption]

Couple, Child Die As SUV Falls Into Deep Gorge In Reasi

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JAMMU, Jan 6: In the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, an SUV carrying a couple and their three-month-old child went off the road and into a 400-foot-deep ravine on Saturday, according to police. According to them, one person was seriously hurt in the incident. According to Station House Officer Suman Singh of Chassana, three people were killed and one injured when a Bolero Camper travelling from Tulli to Chassana fell into the gorge near the Zero Point at around 12:45 p.m. According to him, the car was reduced to a twisted pile of metal, and recovering the bodies proved to be difficult for the rescuers.According to Singh, the deceased have been identified as Zahid Ahmad (27), a resident of Mahore's Balmatkote village, his wife Sayra Akhter (26), and their three-month-old child. Mahore's Deval village resident Irfan Ahmad sustained injuries. The SHO stated that he has been admitted to a hospital and that his condition is critical. [caption id="attachment_8481" align="alignnone" width="300"] Couple, Child Die As SUV Falls Into Deep Gorge In Reasi[/caption]

Army’s Romeo Force, SOG police conduct search operation in Poonch

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POONCH: Search operations were carried out in the Poonch district on Saturday by the Jammu-Kashmir Police's Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Indian Army's Romeo Force, according to police. We are awaiting more information about the search operations. On December 30, 2023, the Romeo Force and SOG of the Jammu-Kashmir Police reportedly retrieved a sizable amount of weapons and ammunition from the Kasblari area of Poonch. The army then demolished the explosives right there in the Kasblari area's forest. [caption id="attachment_8478" align="alignnone" width="300"] Army's Romeo Force, SOG police conduct search operation in Poonch[/caption]

Fire In PoJK Forest Spreads To Indian Side, Security Forces On Alert

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JAMMU, Jan 6: A fire that broke out in a forest area in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir has spread to the Indian side and security forces are on alert to thwart any infiltration bid under the cover…

Weapons Seizure Case | NIA Attaches Property In Srinagar

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SRINAGAR, Jan 6: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday attached a residential house here in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a weapons seizure case, officials said. The house is located in Khan Colony…

India Closed A Window It Was “Foolish Enough” To Open: Jaishankar On Art 370 Abrogation

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BENGALURU, Jan 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that the decision to take the Kashmir issue to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in 1948 was a “fundamental error” and by abrogating…

Cold wave-like conditions in Kashmir; thin sheet of ice over Dal Lake

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SRINAGAR: As a cold wave-like weather pattern descended upon the region on Saturday, officials reported that a thin layer of ice had formed on the surface of Dal Lake here and other bodies of water in Kashmir. On Friday night, the minimum temperature in a few areas of the valley fell below minus four degrees Celsius. The 40-day severe winter "Chilla-i-Kalan" that is currently affecting Kashmir causes temperatures to plummet, causing pipes and bodies of water to freeze. During this time, there is a greater chance of snowfall, and most places—especially the higher reaches—get a lot of snowfall. According to officials, the minimum temperature in Srinagar city on Friday night was minus 5.4 degrees Celsius, which was a decrease from the previous night's reading of minus 3 degrees Celsius. It was reported that on Friday night, the minimum temperature at the ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir was 4.5 degrees Celsius, slightly lower than the minimum recorded the night before in Qazigund, which recorded a low of minus 4.6 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature of minus 6.3 degrees Celsius was recorded in Pahalgam, in the Anantnag district of south Kashmir, which is one of the base camps for the yearly Amarnath Yatra. This is a decrease from the previous night's minus 4.5 degrees Celsius, according to reports. In Kokernag town, the lowest recorded temperature was -2.9 degrees Celsius, while in Kupwara, it was -5.4 degrees Celsius. It was difficult for the occupants of the houseboats at Dal Lake to break through the layer of ice covering the lake to get to the banks. In the Kashmir valley, pipes' water also froze in some areas. Due to the protracted dry spell that Kashmir has been experiencing, there was a 79% rainfall deficit in December. The majority of Kashmir's plains have not seen any snowfall, while the upper valley has seen less snowfall than normal. Up until January 12, the meteorological department has mostly predicted dry weather. The last day of "Chilla-i-Kalan" is January 31. After that, though, there will be two more rounds of cold: a 10-day "Chilla-i-Bachha" (baby cold) and a 20-day "Chilla-i-Khurd" (small cold). [caption id="attachment_8457" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cold wave-like conditions in Kashmir; thin sheet of ice over Dal Lake[/caption]

Amit Shah likely to visit Jammu on 9 Jan

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JAMMU: On January 9, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to travel to Jammu to assess the state of security in J&K, paying special attention to Rajouri and Poonch. According to official sources, "The office of Union Home Minister has yet to confirm the schedule of his likely visit, which, in any case, is subject to fair weather conditions." He will arrive in Jammu immediately after to chair a high-level security review meeting, as per the provisional schedule. If the weather is favourable, he might travel to the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch to obtain a firsthand account of the situation there. Before concluding his visit, he might also have discussions with senior J&K BJP leaders and officer-bearers, according to sources.BJP insiders stated, "There were tidings about his probable visit. But as of right now, nothing can be said for sure because his office has not yet provided a final approval. There is currently no confirmation of any meeting with BJP leaders or office bearers, even if he shows up for a security review. On January 7, however, J P Nadda, the president of the BJP party, will be in the region to discuss LS poll strategy with leaders of the J&K unit." The Union Home Minister presided over a review meeting on the security status of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on January 2 in the union capital following a recent terror attack there. Attendees at the meeting included Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief of Army Staff, Chief Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary, Chief (IB), Heads of CAPFs, Chief Secretary, and DGP of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. In order to neutralise the threat of terrorism, Shah had reviewed the security agencies' area dominance plan for Jammu and Kashmir during the meeting. He gave an order to bolster counterterrorism operations and emphasise the necessity of totally dismantling the terror eco-system while examining the security grid's operation and Jammu and Kashmir's overall security situation. Additionally, he gave security agencies advice on how to deploy people in risky areas. [caption id="attachment_8454" align="alignnone" width="300"] Amit Shah likely to visit Jammu on 9 Jan[/caption]

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CS listens to DDC Chairpersons from Jammu

editor January 6, 2024

JAMMU: While listening to the concerns raised by the District Development Council (DDC) Chairpersons of the Jammu division today, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo promised them that the LG Administration would do everything within its power to support this democratic institution in the UT. The commissioner secretary for housing and urban development and the principal secretary for finance from the RDD departments were also present at this meeting. These Chairpersons jointly presented a memo to the Chief Secretary for his consideration during this meeting. They also brought up with him the matters concerning their individual districts in order to get an early resolution. The demands made by the council chairs regarding the revalidation of their grant savings for the purpose of implementing additional welfare initiatives in their respective constituencies were brought up.Additionally, they each requested additional funding for projects that were being carried out in their districts. With an emphasis on creating job opportunities for young people, these representatives also worked to resolve other developmental requirements in their respective areas. The Chief Secretary urged them to expedite their planning and begin the tendering process well in advance of the April start of the working season during his remarks. He gave them his word that the Finance department would approve the savings from the competitive tendering process, provided they were shared with them beforehand, so that they could use the money for additional development projects in their areas. Dulloo also stated that he would be personally visiting each of their respective regions in the coming weeks to engage with locals and public representatives. Additionally, he mentioned that they ought to be more involved in the vital planning and oversight tasks required for any area's development. In addition, he instructed them to collaborate with the administration to ensure the general advancement of their regions. In recognition of their role in resolving people's daily issues, he called them a crucial link between the public and administration and promised to give them more influence over all pertinent aspects of governance in their respective DDC constituencies throughout J&K. [caption id="attachment_8451" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS listens to DDC Chairpersons from Jammu[/caption]

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Div Com reviews implementation of Financial Assistance Scheme for PoJK DPs, West Pakistani Refugees

editor January 6, 2024

JAMMU:A meeting to review the implementation of the Financial Assistance Scheme for Displaced Persons and West Pakistani Refugees was chaired by Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, today. Provincial Rehabilitation Officer Jammu, Samba, Kathua, and Deputy Commissioners from Jammu were present. The District Committee gathered information on beneficiaries by district from the corresponding Deputy Commissioners regarding cases that have been approved and those that are still pending. The Div Com instructed the Deputy Commissioners to oversee the implementation process personally and urged them to saturate the Scheme with all eligible beneficiaries. "Spread mass awareness among the targeted beneficiaries to ensure that the benefits reach to the last person in the queue" he stated.To identify and address any bottlenecks, the Div Com requested that the DCs call a meeting with all relevant parties, including the DPs and West Pakistani Refugees. The DCs were also instructed by the Div Com to conduct camps in the areas where the targeted population resides and to designate senior officers in their office. [caption id="attachment_8444" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div Com reviews implementation of Financial Assistance Scheme for PoJK DPs, West Pakistani Refugees[/caption]

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