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J&K border residents take to cleaning bunkers in wake of Pakistan shelling

editor October 30, 2023

JAMMU: Residents along the international border have started digging out subterranean bunkers that have been built over the years as a place to take refuge, following days after Pakistani Rangers breached the truce by attacking forward posts and communities along the border. The residents are calling for more of these buildings to be built so they may escape the cross-border shelling, and a big cleaning operation is in progress to make the bunkers livable. Sarpanch of Treva village in Arnia, Balbir Kour, said, "We cannot trust Pakistan and have started a drive to clean the bunkers to make them usable."India and Pakistan have a 3,323 km border, with Jammu and Kashmir hosting 221 km of the IB and 744 km of the Line of Control. The people who live near the LoC and the IB experienced a great sense of relief when India and Pakistan declared on February 25, 2021, that a new ceasefire would be implemented along their borders in Jammu and Kashmir. A ceasefire deal was first signed by the two nations in 2003, but Pakistan routinely broke it; in 2020, there were over 5,000 recorded violations, the most in a single year. The Centre has approved the construction of 14,460 individual and communal bunkers in five districts of Jammu, Kathua, and Samba in December 2017 to protect the people along the border from Pakistani fire. These districts included the villages along the IB and Poonch and Rajouri villages on the LoC. Later, the government authorised more than 4,000 more bunkers for the population that was most at risk. A BSF jawan and a lady were hurt during the about seven-hour-long Pakistan Rangers firing in the Arnia area of the R S Pura sector on Thursday night. This was the first significant ceasefire breach since 2021. Two BSF men were hurt on October 17 when Pakistani gunfire targeted their post.In the midst of intense gunfire and mortar shelling on Thursday night, many terrified individuals—including migrant labourers harvesting paddy—ran to safer locations but later returned home when the guns stopped firing. During two flag meetings in the last ten days, the BSF and its Pakistani counterparts have already voiced a strong objection, emphasising the necessity of maintaining the ceasefire in the greater interest of peace and tranquilly along the border. Kour urged the locals to care for the bunkers like their homes, saying, "After 2018, our villages were pounded with mortars, but we could not use most of the bunkers because we paid no attention to their cleaning." She claimed that before to the truce, the populace had experienced the worst. "I'm worried about the safety of the residents of this panchayat. We currently have seven communal and fifteen individual bunkers, but more are required to protect every home within the Pakistani shelling range." Locals claim that most of the bunkers are covered in wild vegetation and floods, which serves as a haven for snakes and other deadly insects. They also lack electricity and restrooms. "Almost all of the community bunkers have been cleared," ward number five resident Prerna stated.Nirmala Devi had never been fired by Pakistan before, so this was a novelty for her. "If we keep the bunkers clean, we need not flee our villages amid shelling." In order to evaluate the loss, Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar visited the border villages on Saturday with a group of senior civil and police officials, including Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Anand Jain. In addition to Arnia, residents of Jammu, Samba, and Kathua who live near the border have also begun cleaning the security bunkers in their communities. During his visit to the areas impacted by Pakistan, President Rattan Lal Gupta of Jammu province led a team of the National Conference that criticised the government for "not doing enough" to protect the border population. "Despite being built with great fanfare, the bunkers are now worthless because of inadequate upkeep, which has left most of them submerged under rainwater. The government's inaction has resulted in the depletion of the public coffers due to the bunkers' apparent lack of value, according to Gupta. [caption id="attachment_4661" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K border residents take to cleaning bunkers…

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J&K receives investment proposal worth Rs 86,000 cr: LG

editor October 30, 2023

PULWAMA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir stated on Sunday that the Union Territory has received investment bids totaling Rs 86,000 crore, indicating the region's growing popularity as a destination for both domestic and foreign investors. "The Industries and Commerce Department has received investment bids totaling Rs 86,000 crore. Speaking at an event at the Industrial Complex at Lassipora, 35 kilometres from Srinagar, Sinha stated that people both inside and outside the nation saw J&K as a preferred investment destination.As he opened 12 outlets with a controlled atmosphere here, Sinha stated that the government was making every effort to see that these investment plans become real projects that would benefit the people of Jammu and Kashmir in terms of growth and well-being. "While we are attempting to implement these ideas, development is impossible without peace. Security personnel will carry out their duties, but citizens must speak out against efforts to sabotage the peace. We won't spare the offenders, but we won't damage or unnerve innocent people," he continued. Speaking about the 12 publically owned controlled environment stores as a profitable economic venture, Sinha predicted that farmers will benefit greatly from them."It (the new storage) will create jobs for 500–600 people and enhance capacity by 60,000 tonnes. There is still room for more; this is just the beginning. He stated that horticulture has enormous potential and boundless opportunities, noting that over the previous six months, the industry has received investment bids totaling Rs 1,250 crore. The CA businesses are a secure investment because they are consistently occupied all year long," he said. According to the LG, 259 additional CA outlets are planned, which should result in the employment of 15,000–16,000 individuals. Regarding the actions made to advance agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir, Sinha stated that the nation has acknowledged the importance of allied sectors and agriculture in the Union Territory. "The welfare of farmers, including the 2.6 lakh marginal farmers as well as the large farmers, has been given priority by the Jammu and Kashmir administration," he stated. He added that the PM Fasal Bima Yojna was being worked on to include horticulture produce. "A farmer training portal has been established. We are also considering the possibilities of lowering losses that occur after harvest. "There is no state receiving as much incentive as J&K has received from PM Modi," he continued. [caption id="attachment_4658" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K receives investment proposal worth Rs 86,000 cr: LG[/caption]

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Police Inspector Playing Cricket Shot By Terrorists In Downtown Srinagar, Critically Wounded

editor October 29, 2023

SRINAGAR, Oct 29: Terrorists shot and gravely injured a Jammu and Kashmir Police officer on Sunday in central Srinagar, according to police. According to the officials, terrorists shot Inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani while he was playing cricket at the Eidgah pitch with several local lads. The wounded cop was flown to a medical facility. He was receiving care from doctors, who said that his condition was critical.The Kashmir Zone Police said, "Terrorists fired upon & injured Inspector Masroor Ahmad near Eidgah, Srinagar," in a post on X, formerly Twitter. He was taken right away to the hospital to receive care. According to preliminary investigation, this terror act involved the use of a firearm. Section blocked off, complaint filed. [caption id="attachment_4653" align="alignnone" width="300"] Police Inspector Playing Cricket Shot By Terrorists In Downtown Srinagar, Critically Wounded[/caption]

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Sanitary pad vending machines at over 1000 J&K schools soon

editor October 29, 2023

SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry of Education (MoE) has approved the installation of sanitary pad vending and incineration machines in over 1000 government schools in Jammu and Kashmir, in response to growing concerns about the high school dropout rate among females due to menstrual hygiene difficulties. According to officials, the officially supported Samargra Shiksha programme would construct and commission the sanitary pad selling machines and incinerators in 1,025 government schools throughout the Union Territory (UT). In the upcoming days, the installation and commissioning of these equipment will begin.According to experts, surveys have shown that it is challenging for girls to attend school because of a lack of understanding about menstruation, limited access to sanitary goods, and an unwelcoming school climate. "At least 1025 government schools, including 74 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas and 951 high and higher secondary schools, were approved by MoE for the installation of sanitary pad vending machines and incinerator machines," a Samagra Shiksha official stated in a communiqué to the chief education officers (CEO) of Jammu and Kashmir.The CEOs have been requested to give the head of the designated schools' institutions instructions on where best to put the equipment on school property. "Schools where electrical fitting is not available, the expenditure incurred on it shall be met from school electric fund and annual school grant," it states. According to an official, a UNICEF survey for India also showed that more than 85% of girls in the nation utilised cloth during their periods rather than the readily accessible and safer sanitary napkins made inexpensively there.Medical professionals estimate that most girls begin their menstrual cycle around the age of twelve. To ensure that their children are ready and knowledgeable, parents should speak with their daughters and schools should start educating their pupils at a young age. [caption id="attachment_4647" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sanitary pad vending machines at over 1000 J&K schools soon[/caption]

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BCCI imposes 2yrs ban on J&K cricketer: JKCA

editor October 29, 2023

JAMMU:A cricket player from Jammu and Kashmir was banned on Saturday by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), purportedly for submitting multiple birth certificates. In a press release released on Saturday, the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) said that Bishnah, Jammu resident and cricketer Vanshaj Sharma has been banned by the BCCI for submitting several birth certificates with different dates of birth. According to a release from Brig Anil Gupta Member Administration JKCA, "For this act, he has been banned from participating in all BCCI tournaments for a period of two years from October 27." Brig Gupta announced that the player would not be permitted to play in any age group BCCI competitions after serving a two-year ban and would only be eligible to compete in the Senior Men's Tournament run by the BCCl.The JKCA official went on to say that Vanshaj Sharma moved to another state in this particular circumstance and applied there to join the Bihar U-23 Men's squad. Brig Gupta clarified, however, that even though he had switched associations, he was still detected for presenting duplicate birth certificates because his data was accessible with the BCCI since he was initially registered by the JKCA in 2021–2022. "As a consequence of which he has been banned from participating in any tournament for two years and from participating in age group tournaments for the entire life," the handout stated. [caption id="attachment_4632" align="alignnone" width="300"] BCCI imposes 2yrs ban on J&K cricketer: JKCA[/caption]

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Div Com, IGP visit border villages, spoke with affected families

editor October 29, 2023

JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, visited border areas hit by Pakistani shelling alongside Inspector General of Police for Jammu Zone, Anand Jain, to examine property losses. The Div Com and IGP were joined by Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya of Jammu, SSP Vinod Kumar of Jammu, S.P. Headquarters' Ramnish Gupta, SDM R.S. Pura, and other relevant officers. Locals, PRI members, and DDC member Suchetgarh, Taranjeet Singh Tony, were also present for the event. In the village of Bhulla Chak, the Div Com and IGP spoke with the impacted families and evaluated the damages brought on by the shelling. Following a thorough assessment of the losses, the Div Com directed Deputy Commissioner Jammu to provide relief to the victims.At Bhulla Chak and Treva, the Div Com and IGP spoke with PRI members and locals living along the boundary. They wanted to know what the border people needed to grow and what other problems they were facing. The individuals brought up a number of concerns, such as the need for more bunkers, the need to finish ongoing development projects early, the need to build bridges and monitor the incursion of water bodies, and other relevant matters. Following a patient hearing, the Div Com and IGP gave Deputy Commissioner Jammu instructions to personally follow up on the concerns brought up by the border people and promptly rectify them. Locals were reassured by the Div Com that the government is dedicated to offering border residents all the assistance they need. [caption id="attachment_4629" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div Com, IGP visit border villages, spoke with affected families[/caption]

Our Govt working in mission mode for future of youth: PM Modi

editor October 29, 2023Leave a comment

New Delhi, Oct 28: Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, stated on Saturday that the number of women hired for government positions at all levels has increased since 2014. During his opening speech at the 10th Rozgar Mela, Singh stated that the proportion of newly recruited women had more than doubled to 12–13% over the past nine years, from only around 6-6.25% in the years prior to 2014. "By passing the Women's Reservation Act and giving women in the armed forces commissioning ranks, Prime Minister Modi has strengthened the Nari Shakti. In ISRO, women are also given important tasks, he stated.According to him, women will emerge as equal participants during the "Amritkaal" in the ensuing 24 years as we move closer to the aim of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) thanks to the 30% reservation for women in the Parliament and state legislatures and the growing number of women holding government positions. The 10th Rozgar Mela is special since it has over 50,000 new appointees, of which 21% are women."Overall, more than 1.1 lakh employees—or 17% of all new hires—are women employees out of the over 6.48 lakh appointees in the 10 Rozgar Melas held in the last year," the minister stated. According to Singh, the bulk of newly appointed officials during the 10th Rozgar Mela come from the railroads. About 51,000 persons who were hired during the 10th Rozgar Mela and placed in various government ministries received virtual appointment letters from PM Modi. [caption id="attachment_4622" align="alignnone" width="300"] Our Govt working in mission mode for future of youth: PM Modi[/caption]

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DC Kishtwar dispatches Essential Medicines & Heating Appliances for Marwah & Warwan Zone ahead of Winters

editor October 29, 2023

KISHTWAR: In an admirable and proactive move, Chief Medical Officer Dr. M.Y Mir and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. Devansh Yadav of Kishtwar today sent necessary medical supplies and heating equipment to Marwah and Warwan Zone in anticipation of the approaching winter. Together with the committed employees of the CMO Office Kishtwar, the ceremony was attended by Dr Sajjad, the District Immunisation Officer of Kishtwar, BMO Dachhan Krishan Singh Katoch, and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Balbir Kumar. The Jammu & Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation (JKMSCL) was thanked by Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar for supplying the necessary medications.It is anticipated that some 26,000 people living in the Marwah and Warwan areas will benefit from this supply. In addition, heating appliances have been sent to NTPHC Inshan, PHC Afti, and CHC Marwah to make sure that medical facilities are prepared for the hard winter. He went on. He went on to say that this programme shows how dedicated the Warwan and Marwah local government is to protecting the health and welfare of their citizens, especially during the harsh winter months. [caption id="attachment_4619" align="alignnone" width="300"] DC Kishtwar dispatches Essential Medicines and Heating Appliances for Marwah & Warwan Zone ahead of Winters[/caption]

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CS Dr. Mehta Reviews Preparations For The Upcoming ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’

editor October 28, 2023

JAMMU: Present in the presence of administrative secretaries and deputy commissioners, Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta conducted an assessment of the state of preparations for the forthcoming "Vigilance Awareness Week," which will be observed nationwide starting on October 31. Officers stationed outside of the area took part via video conference. During the event, Dr. Mehta argued that the measures implemented in the previous several years had made the system more transparent and accountable. He went on to say that this has strengthened public confidence in the government.He restated that the LG Administration is totally dedicated to provide its residents a governing system free from corruption and that it will stop at nothing to achieve this goal. He noted that coordinated attempts were made to shift authority from official corridors to the hands of regular people during the current era. He reminded them that the introduction of BEAMS, e-tendering, mandatory administrative approval, and technical sanction, among other measures, had established financial discipline and led to a remarkable rise in the quantity of projects being finished here. He described it as illuminating because, with almost same funding, there were over 92,560 initiatives in 2022–2023 compared to just 9,229 in 2018–19.The Chief Secretary said that the use of IT has greatly increased transparency, allowing all project and service details to be made available to the general public. The Public Services Guarantee Act (PSGA) and RTI have given citizens the legal right to empowerment when it comes to pursuing their rights. The IGRAMS and JKGRAMS websites have made it more easier for citizens to project their complaints in front of top officials and to have them promptly resolved.The Chief Secretary instructed the district's Incharge Secretaries to closely oversee the events taking place during Vigilance Awareness Week and educate the public about its significance at the public darbars that their respective districts would host. In order to reduce the likelihood of corruption, he encouraged them to urge the public to use digital platforms or the DigiDost facility to access all services directly from the comfort of their homes. He gave the order to divide the week's festivities into thematic groups that involved various social groups. He requested that every social class in the mileau be given a chance to be heard and informed about the actions being done to combat corruption.He suggested that the first day of the week be devoted to the CVC's instructions, which fall under the topic of "Say No to Corruption; Commit to the Nation." He then instructed us to set aside additional days to honour regular people, well-meaning social activists, students, NGOs, welfare groups, and others for their contributions to eliminating corruption in J&K and for acting upon their advice. Dr Mehta also counselled the Deputy Commissioners to include every member of the Urban and Rural Local Bodies in this vigorous anti-corruption drive. He requested that at the conclusion of the week, every complaint that has been received up to this point be addressed and resolved to the complete satisfaction of the citizen who filed it.Earlier, Commissioner/Secretary of GAD, Sanjeev Verma, provided a summary of the events scheduled for this week, which runs from October 30, 2023, to November 5, 2023. He provided information on this week's activities and directives issued by the Central Vigilance Commission. In addition to emphasising the significance of the Public Interest Disclosure & Protection of Informer Resolution, 2004 (PIDPI), he announced that all staff will be taking the integrity vows this week. He said that in order to increase public awareness of the need to combat and eradicate this threat from the UT, thousands of camps will be held throughout the districts, starting at the Panchayat level. [caption id="attachment_4616" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS Dr. Mehta Reviews Preparations For The Upcoming ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’[/caption]

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Mandeep Bhandari appointed Additional Director to J&K Bank Board

editor October 28, 2023

JAMMU: On Saturday, the government of Jammu and Kashmir named Dr. Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, as an Additional Director to the Board of Jammu and Kashmir Bank. Dr. Bhandari has been appointed as the 12th Director of the Jammu and Kashmir Bank Board. Baldev Prakash, MD & CEO; Santosh Datttatraya Vaidya; RK Chhibber; Rajeev Lochan Bishnoi; Umesh Chandra Pandey; Anil Kumar Goel; Anand Kumar; Sudhir Gupta; and Shahla Ayoub are among those who are already on the board. [caption id="attachment_4608" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mandeep Bhandari appointed Additional Director to J&K Bank Board[/caption]

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