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DGP sanctions Rs 3.72 cr special welfare relief, loan

editor January 4, 2024

JAMMU: The families of ten police officers who have passed away will receive Rs 2.20 crore in special welfare relief, according to Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain. Furthermore, welfare loans totaling more than Rs 1.51 crore have been approved for 119 active police officers, in addition to financial support of Rs 2 lakh for the Next of Kin (Nok) of two police officials who were killed in action. Notably, dependents and legal heirs of the deceased police officers have each been awarded Rs 22 lakh as special relief. The Police Headquarters (PHQ) through their respective units/Districts has promptly given Rs 1 lakh each to the families/Nok for immediate funeral expenses out of the special relief amount. The Contributory Police Welfare Fund is used to pay out welfare loans and other financial aid.42 police officers have been granted a welfare loan of Rs 42 lakh for self-marriage, and 63 police officers have each been approved a welfare loan of Rs 1.50 lakh to cover their sons' or daughters' wedding costs. Furthermore, eleven police officers each received a welfare loan of Rs 1.5 lakh for their wards' further or professional education. Two police personnel each received Rs 50,000 for their wards' circumcisions or Akhandpaths, while another police officer received Rs 1 lakh for his son's technical education. The welfare loans are repayable and deducted interest-free from police officers' salaries in equal monthly installments. Additionally, for the marriage ceremonies of the daughters of Ct. Raj Kumar and Ct. Mushtaq Ahmad, who were martyred, the DGP Swain has granted Rs 1 lakh each. [caption id="attachment_8313" align="alignnone" width="206"] DGP sanctions Rs 3.72 cr special welfare relief, loan[/caption]

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CRS inspects Banihal-Khari section of USB Rail Link, trial run conducted

editor January 4, 2024

RAMBAN: The second round of the statutory inspection of the recently completed 14.869 km track between Banihal and Khari section along the much-discussed Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) was carried out on Wednesday by Commissioner of Railways Safety (CRS), Dinesh Chand Deshwal. The Khari Railway Station is located in this J&K district and is part of the 111 km remaining in the USBRL project, which when completed will provide a rail link connecting Kashmir with the rest of India in the upcoming months. The station is situated between Banihal and Katra. The people who live in the isolated, picturesque area were happy when the Northern Railways successfully ran the first trial run of an electric train from Banihal Railway Station to Khari Railway Station on December 6 of last year.According to sources, the prospects of commissioning this section to connect Khari with the Kashmir valley by train have improved following the second round of the mandatory inspection by CRS Deshwal for the opening of the Banihal-Khari track. The USBRL Chief Administrative Officer, the construction officers and other relevant officials accompanied the CRS during the inspection. The CRS first led a tram inspection of the track from Banihal to Khari and then took a special train back to Banihal from Khari. In addition to other infrastructure, the CRS and his team examined tunnels, viaducts, etc. at Railway Station Khari. In the late afternoon, a high-speed train consisting of five bogies was also tested on the recently laid track, travelling back and forth from Banihal to Khari. According to sources, the train schedule will be made public following CRS's submission of the report. There are four small and major bridges along the track that runs between Banihal and Khari, most of which are tunnels. Speaking with reporters at Banihal, CRS Deshwal stated that the inspection was necessary before extending the train service to Khari and that the infrastructure was ready for commissioning. "We are finishing this (the inspection) as a process and verifying passenger safety before resuming train operations.The completion of the Government's testing and commissioning guidelines is ongoing," he insisted. It is important to note that of the 272 km total length of the USBRL project, 161 km were completed in phases. The first phase, which included the 118 km Qazigund-Baramulla section, was completed in October 2009. Subsequently, the 18 km Banihal-Qazigund section was completed in June 2013, and the 25 km Udhampur-Katra section was completed in July 2014. Beginning in 1997, the project is the most difficult railway infrastructure project being worked on since independence. Due to significant cost increases, the project has missed multiple deadlines. [caption id="attachment_8310" align="alignnone" width="300"] CRS inspects Banihal-Khari section of USB Rail Link, trial run conducted[/caption]

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Drug free society possible only with public support: DDC Jammu

editor January 4, 2024

JAMMU: During a public grievance redressal camp held at the office of Sub Divisional Magistrate Jammu North, District Development Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya today called for increased societal cooperation in combating the drug menace. SHO Janipur actively participated in the delicate discussions about drug eradication that took place in the camp. The DDC emphasised the importance of working together: "Public support is critical to make the society truly drug-free, even as the administration is committed to cracking down on drug peddlers and creating awareness." In addition to this important subject, the camp tackled several other public issues. Additionally, ex-municipal corporators raised awareness of important public needs by speaking out. Sachin Kumar Vaishya emphasised the significance of close citizen-administrator cooperation. "Change can sometimes be met with initial resistance, but united we can overcome any obstacle," he said. "Every individual, whether from the administration or the public, can become a torchbearer for positive change." Participating actively were locals from Durga Nagar, Muthi, Mishriwala, and other areas who voiced concerns about urban development, roads and infrastructure, and revenue issues. Executive engineers, other district officers, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Harbaksh Singh, Chief Planning Officer Uttam Singh, and Chief Education Officer Jagdeep Padha were present at the camp. [caption id="attachment_8304" align="alignnone" width="300"] Drug free society possible only with public support: DDC Jammu[/caption]

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Electricity reaches 2 remote villages along LoC after 75 yrs of independence

editor January 4, 2024

KUPWARA: For the first time in their seventy-five years of independence, two isolated villages in Jammu and Kashmir's Keran Sector along the Line of Control were connected to electricity on Wednesday. "In a historic moment, the residents of Kundiyan and Patroo villages in the Keran area of the Kupwara district experienced the joy of electricity for the first time in 75 years," a government spokesperson stated. He said that Divisional Commissioner for Kashmir, V K Bhiduri, officially opened the two 250-KV sub stations established under the Samridh Seema Yojna. According to the spokesman, the people were grateful to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's administration for bringing grid connectivity to the previously isolated communities. "Cheers and jubilation filled the air as lights illuminated their houses, marking the end of decades-long wait," the spokesperson continued. He said that the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Electric Division, Kupwara, finished the electrification project in a record two months. [caption id="attachment_8301" align="alignnone" width="300"] Electricity reaches 2 remote villages along LoC after 75 yrs of independence[/caption]

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Massive demolition drive held in Kangan areas

editor January 3, 2024

GANDERBAL, JANUARY 03: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, a massive demolition drive was conducted today against illegal constructions at Margund, Satrina and Doctors Colony Plang during which various structures were razed to the…

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DC reviews progress of ongoing PWD projects in Poonch District

editor January 3, 2024

POONCH, JANUARY 3: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Yasin M. Choudhary chaired a meeting in the Conference hall of DC Office Complex to review the progress of projects undertaken by different sub divisions of PWD (R&B) Department.…

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Div Com Jammu chairs meeting of Experts Committee on Road safety constituted by High Court

editor January 3, 2024

JAMMU, JANUARY 03: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar today chaired the meeting of the Committee of Experts constituted by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to find out the reasons behind road…

Conference Of DGPs, IGPs To Be Held In Jaipur On January 5-7; PM, Shah To Attend

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New Delhi, Jan 3: The three-day conference of DGPs and IGPs in Jaipur starting on January 5 will cover a number of important topics, including pro-Khalistani groups' activities, cyber frauds, and terror threats in Jammu and Kashmir, officials announced on Wednesday. Before speaking to them in a formal session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will engage in conversation with the nation's top law enforcement officials. Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, will be in attendance for the entire multi-session conference. Other significant topics anticipated to be covered during the meeting include the Maoist issue, interstate police coordination, the recently passed three criminal laws, and matters related to the general elections, according to a Union Home Ministry official.Approximately 250 officers holding the positions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Director General of Police (DGP) will be present in person for the conference, with over 200 more expected to participate virtually. The official stated that numerous officers have been assigned to give presentations on particular topics, including Left Wing Extremism, online fraud, cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, activities of pro-Khalistani groups, and counterterrorism. There will be in-depth discussions about how to handle all of these new internal security issues. The annual meeting was held in New Delhi up until 2013.The Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Intelligence Bureau decided to move the event outside of the nation's capital the following year, following the election of the Modi government. As a result, it was hosted in Guwahati in 2014; the National Police Academy in Hyderabad in 2016; the BSF Academy in Tekanpur in 2017; Pune in 2019; and the Rann of Kutch in 2015. During the Covid pandemic in 2020, the meeting was conducted virtually; in 2021, it was held in Lucknow in a hybrid format. January 2023 saw the conference take place in New Delhi. The focus of the growing number of business sessions and topics is on enhancing law enforcement to better serve the public interest.Prior to 2014, national security issues dominated the discussions. According to a second official, since 2014, the focus of these conferences has alternated between national security and fundamental policing concerns, such as law and order, community policing, crime prevention and detection, and enhancing public perception of the police. In the past, the conference was focused on Delhi, with officers gathering specifically for the gathering. Since 2014, officers from all cadres and organisations have been able to develop a stronger sense of unity by staying on the same premises for two to three days, the official continued.The official went on to say that direct communication between the head of government and the top brass of the police has led to a convergence of opinions on the most important issues facing the nation and the creation of workable recommendations. The subjects for the past few years have been chosen following in-depth conversations with the top police officials. Following selection, multiple presentations are held in front of DGP committees to promote involvement and include suggestions from junior officers and the field. Consequently, all presentations are now comprehensive, rich in content, and include a number of persuasive, doable suggestions.The prime minister and the home minister attend the first business session, which is focused on the thorough follow-up of recommendations from previous conferences, which has become the standard since 2015, the official stated. The conference secretariat, under the direction of the Intelligence Bureau, keeps a close eye on recommendations with assistance from state nodal officers. The official added that decisions made in the last few conferences resulted in significant policy changes that improved policing. These changes included raising the bar for efficient policing in both urban and rural areas and improving contemporary policing techniques based on smart parameters. [caption id="attachment_8282" align="alignnone" width="300"] Conference Of DGPs, IGPs To Be Held In…

Commercial Units In Reasi Directed To Install CCTVs Within 21 Days

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JAMMU, Jan 3: For the public's safety, commercial buildings in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir are required to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras within 21 days. Vishesh Paul Mahajan, the district magistrate of Reasi, also requested that within the same time frame, the proprietors of hotels, guest houses, restaurants, dhabas, shopping centres, and other commercial establishments at Katra and Ransoo provide the police station and tehsildars with the employee records of their respective establishments. The well-known shrines of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi at Katra and Shri Shiv Khori Shrine at Ransoo Tehsil in Pouni are located in the Reasi district, and a sizable number of pilgrims from all over the nation visit them every day.The district magistrate stated in a Tuesday order that installing CCTV would improve public safety, prevent terrorist attacks, and aid in the control of crime. "The installation of CCTV outside such establishments would work as a force multiplier, which would inspire further confidence in general public/customers visiting these establishments to deter criminals, anti-social and anti-national elements from committing crimes," Mahajan said, ordering the CCTVs to be installed within 21 days. The order stated that any violation would result in the legal ramifications outlined in section 188 of the India Penal Code.In a separate order, Mahajan requested information about the workers in commercial buildings in Katra and Ransoo, stating that it was felt that employee verification was important for the public's safety as well as the safety of pilgrims visiting shrines. Within a 21-day period, the owners of the business establishments were requested to provide their respective police stations and tehsildars with information about their employees, including Aadhaar numbers, addresses, and mobile phone numbers. [caption id="attachment_8273" align="alignnone" width="300"] Commercial Units In Reasi Directed To Install CCTVs Within 21 Days[/caption]

Criminal Detained Under PSA In Udhampur

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JAMMU, Jan 3: According to police, an accused criminal was taken into custody on Wednesday in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir under the strict Public Safety Act (PSA). According to a police spokesperson, Ashraf Ali, also known as "Shifu," is a resident of Ramnagar who has grown to be a threat to public safety and tranquillity. As a result, the district magistrate has ordered his detention under the PSA. He claimed that Ali's PSA file was prepared by Udhampur Senior Superintendent of Police Joginder Singh due to his ongoing involvement in theft, bootlegging, and the smuggling of cattle. [caption id="attachment_8270" align="alignnone" width="300"] Criminal Detained Under PSA In Udhampur[/caption]

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