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DC Srinagar inspects progress of works of SDH Hazratbal, Multi-Level Car Parking Hazratbal,Additional Block of JLNM Hospital

editor October 22, 2023

SRINAGAR: The 50-bed Sub District Hospital in Hazratbal, the multi-level car parking complex in Hazratbal, the additional block of the JLNM Hospital Rainawari, and other development projects in the district were among the major developmental projects that the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Srinagar, Muhammad Aijaz Asad, visited on Saturday. The Chief Planning Officer of Srinagar, the Superintending Engineer of R&B, the Block Medical Officer of Hazratbal, the Executive Engineers of R&B, the Officers of the JKPCC, the JK Housing Board, and other relevant parties joined the Deputy Commissioner during the visit. The Deputy Commissioner was informed during his inspection of the status of the 50-bed Sub District Hospital Project at Hazratbal that the first phase of the project's construction on the plinth and basement is ongoing at a cost of Rs 14.73 Crore. On this particular occasion, the DC requested that the executing agency responsible quicken the pace of work on the famous project in order to guarantee its timely completion and benefit the enormous population in and around the Hazratbal districts. In a similar vein, the DC examined the G+3Multi-Level Car Parking building project, which is expected to cost Rs 11.32 crore and is being carried out close to Hazratbal Shrine. During the event, the DC was notified that more than 90% of the construction work for the Multi-Level parking project, which can hold 164 cars across four stories, has been finished. During their interactions with the officers of the relevant executing agency, the DC emphasised the need for them to move quickly on the remaining portion of the project in order to guarantee that the facility is utilised for the benefit of the public. Afterwards, the DC also went to JLNM Hospital Rainawari to see the ongoing building of a new hospital block, which is being funded by the JK Housing Board and is expected to cost Rs 27.66 crore. On this particular occasion, the DC was informed about the current state of the building work by the Medical Superintendent and Deputy Medical Superintendent. The DC asked the people in charge of the site to expedite the work and guarantee the project's timely completion. Additionally, the DC requested that the hospital administration guarantee improved patient care. [caption id="attachment_4300" align="alignnone" width="300"] DC Srinagar inspects progress of works of SDH Hazratbal, Multi-Level Car Parking Hazratbal,Additional Block of JLNM Hospital[/caption]

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DC Rajouri inspects RDD works in Block Pangrain

editor October 22, 2023

RAJOURI: The Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal, examined the work being done by the Rural Development Department in block Pangrain today with the intention of evaluating the status of various developmental projects and guaranteeing their efficient execution for the benefit of the rural populace. The Deputy Commissioner examined a number of projects, one of which was the Panchayat Thandikassi segregation shed, which is expected to improve waste management techniques in the area. He also examined the protection work's completion, which represents an important step in defending the area's infrastructure from any threats. The B2V road, a vital conduit for connectivity, and the plastic waste treatment unit, a significant step towards environmentally sound practises, were both included in the inspection.During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner expressed satisfaction with the progress made and praised the teamwork of the officers and authorities involved in the works. The speaker underscored the significance of operating with increased fervour and embracing a mission-driven methodology in order to fulfil the high standards held by the rural populace. The CPO Mohammad Khurshid, ACD Vijay Kumar, XEN REW Zahir Khan, and BDO Pangrain, who offered insightful commentary and specialised knowledge throughout the visit, accompanied the Deputy Commissioner. During his visit to the Government Middle School in Katarmal, the Deputy Commissioner demonstrated the administration's dedication to education and creating a positive learning atmosphere for the children. The purpose of the school premises inspection was to find any possible areas for improvement and make sure the pupils' educational needs are being addressed. [caption id="attachment_4297" align="alignnone" width="300"] DC Rajouri inspects RDD works in Block Pangrain[/caption]

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DDC calls for efficient delivery under HADP

editor October 22, 2023

JAMMU: Given that India's agriculture is a significant economic sector, it is important that we make coordinated efforts to advance it. In today's meeting to assess the district's performance of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, the district development commissioner, emphasised the value of agriculture in India. During the discussion, the DDC emphasised that in order to enhance the lives of families who depend on agriculture, officials must carefully implement sector-specific programmes. He underlined that benefits under the HADP and other government programmes should be distributed fairly. Representatives from the departments of horticulture, fisheries, sheep husbandry, and animal husbandry gave information on the state of the programmes pertaining to their respective disciplines.The Animal Husbandry department covered the topics of subsidies, operational difficulties, and the approval procedures for programmes such as the Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme and the Integrated Dairy Development Scheme in relation to the livestock and poultry industries. The department of Sheep Husbandry talked about programmes including Pashu Sakhi, MAITRI, Rashtriya Gokul Mission, National Animal Disease Control Programme, and Integrated Poultry Development Programme. The DDC recommended promoting Pashu Sakhi and giving women priority when it comes to benefits. He also emphasised the importance of making sure that government programmes benefit the most worthy individuals.The production of mutton, wool, and pelt, as well as processing and assistance for Farmers Producer Organisations and Self Help Groups, were also discussed during the meeting. Initiatives including the Mini Feed Mill, Bio Floc Unit, Backyard Mini Recirculating Aquaculture System, and Carp Unit Construction were discussed by the Fisheries department. The gathering also had the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana as a major focal point. Information regarding polyhouses, root stock banks, farm mechanisation, automation, and other topics was presented by the horticulture department. The construction of rearing homes by the Sericulture department was also discussed at the conference. Yoginder Katoch, the chief planning officer, and representatives from the relevant departments attended the meeting. [caption id="attachment_4293" align="alignnone" width="300"] DDC calls for efficient delivery under HADP[/caption]

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Not Holding Assembly Polls In J&K Despite Situation Being ‘Normal’ Is Matter Of Grave Concern: Azad

editor October 21, 2023

SRINAGAR, Oct 21: Former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad stated here on Saturday that although the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is "normal," the ongoing delay in holding assembly elections is a cause for "grave concern." Speaking at a public gathering in Batamaloo, Azad stated that although the current state of affairs has "not been more normal in the last 30-35 years" than it is, this may be the first instance in J-K's history when assembly elections have not been held in such a lengthy period of time.Elections were held after five to six years, according to Azad, "when the situation was bad in J-K, there was bloodshed and leaders left the Valley, Kashmiri Pandits left the Valley." "However, elections have not been held in the last nine years despite the fact that the situation is normal today and has not been more normal than this in the previous thirty to thirty-five years." The head of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) and a former congressman expressed significant worry over this. According to Azad, this was the area's first rally in the previous 36 years."I appreciate you being here; the quantity of people doesn't important, but it's amazing that there is calm in this region and that a political gathering could happen. In the past 35 or 36 years, this is, I believe, the first political gathering held here. "No one had the guts to hold a meeting here when I was the Chief Minister or in the Congress. Since, however, things were not going well in this department. Now that the city is at peace, I'm glad," he remarked. Although the Lieutenant Governor's administration was doing its duties, the former Chief Minister of Jamaica stated that it could not take the role of elected officials.While the administration is carrying out its duties, this is not one of them. We are expecting them to perform a task that is not theirs but rather belongs to ministers, MLAs, and elected representatives, he added. I'm not saying LG isn't doing his duties, or that officers aren't working hard enough. He remarked that a Chief Minister or an elected MLA goes around, talks to people, and finds out what problems they are facing. "That doesn't happen now since an officer's job is to operate the office, not to do that. He stated, "If MLAs are appointed secretaries, they will delete the files in a single day.Subsequently, in an interview with reporters, the chairman of the DPAP stated that his party has consistently insisted for assembly elections since only lawmakers are able to adequately represent the people. "The secretariat would suffer if the officers operate like MLAs, notwithstanding their intelligence and goodness. Thus, the MLA election ought to happen," he declared. Azad mentioned the state of affairs in the Gaza Strip and said that people were expecting the powerful nations to bring about peace. Sadly, when the powerful nations themselves become interested in restoring peace and tranquilly, who will do so?He stated, "We can only pray because of the way things are in Gaza—the way children are dying, the way there is no food, water, or milk, and it has become the world's largest prison—the powerful countries could have stepped in and helped, but since they haven't, we are left with no other option. In order to put an end to their suffering, he urged everyone to pray for the people of the Gaza Strip. [caption id="attachment_4288" align="alignnone" width="300"] Not Holding Assembly Polls In J&K Despite Situation Being…

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BSF fires warning shots along IB in Jammu

editor October 21, 2023

JAMMU : According to government reports, on Saturday, BSF forces opened fire with a few warning shots when a group of individuals escorted by Pakistan Rangers approached the international border near this location. Requests for a formal statement regarding the event in the Arnia area of R S Pura sector were made repeatedly, but the Border Security Force (BSF) did not return calls or messages. The sources state that at noon, a BSF jawan fired two warning shots when a group of more than twenty persons entered Indian land with a herd of bovine animals and three Pakistan Rangers men with them.The reports added that the people went back to the Pakistani side and that there was no reprisal from the other side. On October 17, unprovoked shooting by Pakistani troops on an Indian position in Arnia resulted in the injuries of two BSF men. At a flag meeting on Thursday at the commandant level, the BSF voiced a strong objection alongside the Pakistan Rangers. [caption id="attachment_4285" align="alignnone" width="300"] BSF fires warning shots along IB in Jammu[/caption]

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CS inspects execution of SSCL works along Dal & Jhelum

editor October 21, 2023

SRINAGAR: Today, Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta toured the whole city of Srinagar to examine the various projects being undertaken by Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) at Zero Bridge, Foreshore Road, Nishat, Shalimar, and Nishat. Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bidhuri of Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Aijaz Asad of Srinagar, VC LCMA, officers from SSCL, R&B and other departments joined him. Chief Secretary instructed responsible parties to finish the outstanding work, including the seating arrangements, by October 31st in order to prepare the recreational Multi Utility Zone for public use, while on site inspecting Sunset Point (Dal Lake).Dr. Mehta also went to Nishat, where he examined the parking lot's tiling job in addition to painting the walkway that borders Dal Lake. He gave the SSCL officers instructions to finish the project by October 31 because continuous development was taking up the majority of the current working season. During his visit to Shalimar, he gave the order to have the electric poles in the centre of the major road removed and to make the road's median more attractive. At that time, the local traders asked the Chief Secretary to order the concerned parties to finish the garden's renovations in order to draw more guests. For the convenience of guests and tourists, Dr. Mehta instructed SMC to install the mobile restrooms close to Shalimar Garden and other public areas and tourist attractions. He gave them the order to do all of the work by November of this year. During his visit to Zero Bridge, the Chief Secretary gave the interested parties instructions to remove visual pollution on the Jhelum bund by putting the electricity lines underground through the ducts underneath. The end of the current month is the deadline he set for the improvement projects. Concerned officials were also instructed to finish the ongoing construction by the end of October and to move quickly to develop parking underneath the Abdullah Bridge. Dr. Mehta made a strong impression on the officers regarding the additional works at Doledemb and Foreshore Road, emphasising that they must be dedicated to the public by the end of November this year. The Divisional Administration gave the Chief Secretary assurances that all projects will be finished on schedule and made public as soon as possible. [caption id="attachment_4282" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS inspects execution of SSCL works along Dal & Jhelum[/caption]

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Soldier Injured In Sniper Fire From Pak Side Along LoC

editor October 21, 2023

SRINAGAR, Oct 21: In the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, sniper fire from the Pakistani side wounded a soldier, according to officials on Saturday. The event happened late on Friday night in the Keran sector. On Friday night, the Pakistani Army opened fire with a sniper round at an Indian army station in the Keran area. In this incident, Soldier Saurav Kumar sustained injuries. For expert care, he was evacuated to the army's 92-base hospital in Srinagar. The officials said, "Doctors have determined that the soldier's condition is stable and out of danger." [caption id="attachment_4279" align="alignnone" width="300"] Soldier Injured In Sniper Fire From Pak Side Along LoC[/caption]

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Vinod Kumar appointed SSP Jammu; Joginder Singh SSP Udhampur

editor October 21, 2023

JAMMU: On Saturday, Vinod Kumar, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) official, was named the new Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Jammu. Chandan Kohli, who was previously appointed as deputy secretary in the cabinet secretariat, was replaced by Kumar. According to a J&K Home Department order, IPS Joginder Singh, director of the special security force (J&K), was transferred and posted as SSP Udhampur, while Kumar, who was currently assigned as SSP Udhampur, was transferred and placed as SSP Jammu. In lieu of Singh, IPS Swarn Singh Kotwal, commandant of SDRF 1-battalion Srinagar, was transferred and assigned to the position of director of the J&K special security force.According to the order, Kohli was appointed as deputy secretary in the senior executive cadre of the cabinet secretariat on a deputation basis for a term of four years, with the permission of competent authority. This led to the transfers and postings. According to the statement, Kohli was freed of his duties to allow him to start the new job at the Centre. [caption id="attachment_4272" align="alignnone" width="300"] Vinod Kumar appointed SSP Jammu; Joginder Singh SSP Udhampur[/caption]

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Fight against terrorism reaching its logical conclusion in J&K: DGP Dilbag

editor October 21, 2023

SRINAGAR: Director General of Police (DGP) for Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh, stated on Saturday that while efforts are ongoing to establish peace as a permanent feature of the UT, police have brought the war against terrorism nearly to its logical end. Speaking during the police commemoration day at Zewan in Srinagar, DGP Dilbag Singh stated that the threat of terrorism has affected J&K for more than thirty years. "The battle to eradicate terrorists from J&K territory is coming to a natural end. The current state of peace in J&K is being worked to remain permanent, according to the DGP.He noted that despite ongoing attempts to sabotage peace, police are making a lot of effort to thwart any such attempts. According to him, eight police officers were killed in anti-militancy operations this year. "Some officers from the army and other forces also lost their lives," he added. According to the DGP, Kashmir's condition has drastically changed in the last several years. "J&K is on the path of peace and development," he stated. 1606 police officers have died while performing their duties, according to the J&K police chief, who paid heartfelt homage to the fallen heroes. "We honour our martyrs with beautiful honours as we stand with them today.He continued, saying that the families of police martyrs are supported by the entire police force. "J&K and the entire nation is highly indebted to them," he stated. In the meantime, 200 police officers participated in a blood donation camp organised by J&K police. [caption id="attachment_4269" align="alignnone" width="300"] Fight against terrorism reaching its logical conclusion in J&K: DGP Dilbag[/caption]

Power position better than previous yrs: LG

editor October 21, 2023Leave a comment

SRINAGAR: According to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, his administration has been able to give the public access to more electricity than in prior years. The LG stated that there has been a significant increase in transmission and distribution capacity over the past three years while speaking to a press conference about the state of the power system in Jammu and Kashmir at Raj Bhavan. "We have been able to provide more electricity to the people compared to before, but it is also a reality that our losses have increased," he stated. According to Sinha, the administration is making every effort to satisfy the peak demand for power throughout the winter. According to him, his administration seeks minimum curtailment in places where 100% metering has been accomplished.According to the LG, the administration is attempting to implement widespread metering in the UT. "In the first phase, smart metres are being installed in Srinagar and Jammu," he stated. According to him, J&K purchases power for about Rs. 10 per unit, but provides it to clients who fall below the poverty line for Rs. 1.25 per unit. "There is already a huge subsidy, but you all know how much money comes from the billing," he stated. According to Sinha, the Union Cabinet made a crucial decision this week when it approved the interstate transmission system for the 13 GW renewable energy project in Ladakh, which is part of the green energy corridor phase two project. According to him, Jammu and Kashmir would gain a great deal from the Ladakh energy project since it would lessen reliance on hydroelectricity, which decreases in the winter. J&K will greatly gain from it. The initiatives will lessen the Valley's reliance on hydro energy output, which decreases in the winter, by providing an alternate power supply via the current 220 KV Leh-Alusteng-Srinagar Transmission System', he stated. According to the LG, if necessary and feasible, J&K may want to build extra transmission lines in order to obtain more electricity from the aforementioned RE projects. "The transmission line for evacuating power will run through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to Kaithal in Haryana, integrating with the National Grid and interconnection to Ladakh's existing grid and the 220kV Alusteng Grid in Ganderbal district of Kashmir through Leh-Alusteng-Srinagar line, to provide power to J&K," he stated. "It is certain that the power transfer from Ladakh will positively impact the entire Kashmir valley, improving power availability round the year, especially during power deficit winter months," he stated. According to him, the power situation in the Jammu region would also improve because there will be a proportionate decrease in the amount of power sent to Kashmir from the 400kV Kishanpur and Jatwal central sector grids located in Jammu. "This reduction will free up tied capacity at these grids, thereby improving availability in Jammu throughout the year," he stated. "The power supply from the said BESS-supported renewable energy generator, located near Kashmir, will mitigate the low voltage conditions experienced during winters in the valley due to the decrease in hydro generation," he stated. The project is expected to cost Rs 20,773.70 crore in total and be operational by the 2029–2030 fiscal year. The Central government would provide Rs 8309.48 crore, or 40% of the project's total cost, in financial aid. The LG stated that all preparations for winter readiness have been finished."Stock of essentials including ration, wheat, LPG cylinders and medicines are being stocked ahead of winter," he stated. According to Sinha, roadways would no longer be harmed during the snow removal process because of the purchase of contemporary snow removal equipment. [caption id="attachment_4257" align="alignnone" width="300"] Power position better than previous yrs: LG[/caption]

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