SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha listened to the people's grievances and assessed the activities & functions of government offices at the grassroots, during the "LG’s Mulaqaat- Live Public Grievance Hearing”, today at the Civil Secretariat. The Lt Governor observed that one of the basic elements of governance architecture is providing opportunity to the people to become a stakeholder in the development process.
Sunday 31 July 2022
History of Jammu and Kashmir Police is written in golden letters for its commitment: DGP
SRINAGAR: Attestation-cum-passing out Parade of 15th batch constables was held at Police Training Centre, Manigam Today. Hon’ble Lt. Governor J&K, Shri Manoj Sinha who was chief guest took the salute at an impressive march past from the passing out trainees and inspected the parade. The Hon’ble Lt. Governor congratulated the passouts and their parents, and also distributed awards among the position holders.
COVID-19: JK reports 704 fresh positive cases, 1 death from Jammu division
JAMMU / SRINAGAR: The Government today informed that 704 fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) have been reported today; 210 from Jammu division and 494 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 464766. Also, 01 COVID death has been reported from Jammu division.
Moreover, 555 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 229 from Jammu division and 326from Kashmir division. According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel Corona virus (Covid-19), out of 464766 positive cases, 4859are Active Positive (1788 in Jammu Division and 3071in Kashmir Division), 455136 have recovered and 4771 have died; 2342 in Jammu division and 2429 in Kashmir division.
J&K Police is most versatile force with admirable record of service to nation: LG
GANDERBAL: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the Attestation cum Passing out Parade of the 15th Basic Recruit Training Course Batch of J&K Police Constables at Police Training School, Manigam. A total of 538 new recruits have completed their rigorous training today at the PTS Manigam. Out of 538, 360 brave constables have already served as SPOs.
An oath was administered to the passing out cadets for performing their duties with dedication and honesty. The Lt Governor took the Rashtriya Salute and inspected the parade, besides taking the salute at an impressive March Past by the contingents. He also felicitated the cadets who excelled during their training course.
Tribal Affairs Department finalises modalities for 25 new hostels
SRINAGAR: The Tribal Affairs Department (TAD) today finalised modalities for establishment of 25 new hostels for students at block level in various districts and steps for completion of more than 10 languishing hostel projects, aimed at providing much required residential facilities for education of tribal students both in cities and remote rural areas.
The proposals were finalised in a meeting chaired by the Secretary, Tribal Affairs, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary which was attended, among others, by Special Secretary TAD, Mohammad Harun Malik, Director, Tribal Affairs Department, Mushir Ahmed Mirza, Jt Director Planning, Shama un Ahmed, Dy Director TRI, Dr Abdul Khabir, Asstt Director Sushil Kumar and technical officers.
Apni Party wants to end regional differences, communal hatred in J&K: Altaf Bukhari
HIRANAGAR (KATHUA): Apni Party President Syed Mohammed Altaf Bukhari today said his Party is committed to end Regional differences and will bring the two communities close to each other for the unity and prosperity of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir. Altaf Bukhari was addressing a one day worker’s convention in Hiranagar of Kathua District. The convention was organized by District President Kathua and Ex-MLA Prem Lal.
In his address, he said that the people of both the Regions were betrayed and differences were created for one reason or the other to continue the politics of Regional divide and to harm communal harmony among Hindus and Muslims by the traditional political parties.
CEO NITI AYOG visits B'la; reviews progress of Baramulla, Kupwara under ADP
BARAMULLA: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), Parameswaran Iyer today paid visit to Baramulla district to get first hand appraisal of various development indicators and parameters identified under centrally sponsored “Aspirational Districts” programme besides reviewing implementation of other schemes in the district Baramulla and Kupwara.
The CEO was accompanied by Rakesh Ranjan, Managing Director, Aspirational District Programme (Govt of India), Raghav Langer Secretary Planning Development and Monitoring Department J&K ,Who is also the Prabhari Officer for Aspirational District Baramulla.
DEO Srinagar holds 2nd round of meeting with representatives of Political Parties
SRINAGAR: The District Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner), Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today convened a meeting with representatives of various political parties to discuss the rationalization of Polling Stations/Booths of all 8 Assembly Segments in Srinagar District at Banquet Hall, here. During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held over the proposed Draft of Polling Stations to record comments of Political Parties for rectification.
Speaking on the occasion, the District Election Officer said that the proposal of rationalization of polling stations/booths has been created keeping in view the convenience of the voters and must include all essential facilities, besides on the basis of encouraging voter turnout. He said any new proposal by political parties that falls within the norms will be considered and approved.
Saturday 30 July 2022
COVID-19: JK reports 703 fresh positive cases; 2 deaths from Jammu division
JAMMU / SRINAGAR: The Government today informed that 703 fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) have been reported today; 209 from Jammu division and 494 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 464062. Also, 02 COVID deaths have been reported from Jammu division.
Moreover, 458 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 212 from Jammu division and 246 from Kashmir division. According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel Corona virus (Covid-19), out of 464062 positive cases, 4711 are Active Positive (1808 in Jammu Division and 2903 in Kashmir Division), 454581 have recovered and 4770have died; 2341 in Jammu division and 2429 in Kashmir division.
J&K Judicial Academy organizes workshop for Civil Judges of UTs of J&K, Ladakh
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Judicial Academy today organized a One Day Workshop on ‘Stress and Behavioural Management-Personal Care and Developing Self-Help Techniques’ for Civil Judges (Jr. & Sr. Division) of UTs of J&K and Ladakh through physical as well as virtual mode.
The workshop was organised under the noble vision of Justice Pankaj Mithal, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy) and inspiring guidance of Justice Sindhu Sharma, Chairperson, and Justice Javed Iqbal Wani and Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Members of Governing Committee for Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy.
Mission Youth launches various initiatives in Education, Sports and Entrepreneurship
SRINAGAR: Mission Youth J&K today finalised arrangements for various youth engagement initiatives in different sectors including education, entrepreneurship and sports in coordination with concerned departments. The initiatives have been launched for a meaningful, outcome-based and constructive engagement of youth.
BVIEER, SCERT hold Geospatial Workshop to promote Sustainability in Schools
SRINAGAR: A three-day workshop on “Sustainability in Schools—A geospatial Approach” organized jointly by the Pune-based Bharati Vidyapeeth deemed University, Institute of Environment Education and Research (BVIEER) and the State Leadership Academy (SLA) of J&K State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) concluded today at the auditorium of the S.P Higher Secondary School, here.
J&K Pollution Control Committee Jammu intensifies enforcement of Single Use Plastic Ban
JAMMU: In compliance with the decision taken by the Government of India to enforce complete ban on Single Use Plastics from July1, 2022, Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee has intensified its campaign against the banned material from World Earth Day in a mission mode. The Committee has been holding mass awareness campaigns, cleanliness drives and providing alternatives to public in the Districts of Jammu and Kashmir under guidance and supervision of Chairperson, JKPCC Dr. Neelu Gera; Member Secretary, JKPCC, K. Ramesh Kumar; Regional Director, JKPCC, Jammu, Sat Paul and Regional Director Kashmir, Rafi Ahmad Bhat.
Friday 29 July 2022
IIED Centre of NIT Srinagar bags Best Innovation Council award from MoE
SRINAGAR: The Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IIEDC) of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has bagged ‘Best Innovation Council Award’ of North West Region by the Innovation Cell of Ministry of Education (MoE) in Jaipur. The Innovation Cell of MoE had organized Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) regional meet for North West Zone including Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Chandigarh, Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh in Amity University Jaipur.
There were two categories of awards floated by MoE for Best IIC Institute and Best Innovation Prototype. Among 450 registered IIC institutes in the North West region, 117 institutes participated in Journey and Achievements of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the year 2021-2022.
COVID-19: JK reports 727 fresh positive cases; 2 deaths - 1 from Jammu division, 1 from Kashmir
JAMMU / SRINAGAR: The Government on Friday informed that 727 fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) have been reported today; 206 from Jammu division and 521 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 463359. Also, 02 COVID deaths have been reported; 01 from Jammu division and 01 from Kashmir division.
Moreover, 572 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 346fromJammu division and 226from Kashmir division. According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel Corona virus (Covid-19), out of 463359 positive cases, 4468 are Active Positive (1813in Jammu Division and 2655in Kashmir Division), 454123 have recovered and 4768 have died; 2339 in Jammu division and 2429 in Kashmir division.
We cannot achieve big things in life unless we dream big and strive hard to achieve it: LG to students
KATRA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the 8th convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra. The Lt Governor said, “our success as a nation can only be achieved by promoting a culture of ideas and innovation in classrooms with dedication, discipline and determination”.
Addressing the gathering of students, teachers and parents, the Lt Governor said, “Teachers should dream of making SMVD University one of the preeminent universities in Northern India and students must aspire to fulfil the dream of 130 Crore Indians”. “We cannot achieve big things in life unless we dream big and strive hard to achieve it”, the Lt Governor added.
MVD to link Pollution Under control Certificate with Vahan portal: Transport Commissioner
SRINAGAR: The Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) will soon link Pollution Under Control Certificate with Vahan portal. This was disclosed by Transport Commissioner, J&K, Bhupinder Kumar while chairing a review meeting of the officers of the Motor Vehicle Department.
Transport Commissioner directed the RTOs/ARTOs to immediately mobilise the resources to ensure that all the Pollution Checking Centres in their jurisdiction are made online and integrated with Vaahan. NIC was asked to immediately provide technical support, wherever required, so that the linking of PUC with Vahan is ensured by 15, August 2022.
Progressing J&K - Saubhagya Scheme providing electricity connections to un-electrified households of rural areas across J&K
JAMMU: Saubhagya scheme has successfully provided last mile electricity connections to all un-electrified households in rural areas of J&K besides providing Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) based standalone system for un-electrified households located in remote and inaccessible villages/habitations across Jammu and Kashmir.
The J&K Power Department Development proactively worked hard in ensuring electrification to every village which is visible from the fact that almost 3,57,405 households have been electrified in whole UT till date.
Govt. develops online facility for citizens to register, download Golden cards
SRINAGAR: To achieve 100% saturation of Golden cards, the Government has developed online facility for the citizens of J&K through which they can register for Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)-SEHAT scheme and download their golden cards at the comfort of their homes.
The citizens have to visit website setu.pmjay.gov.in and register themselves with details of ration card issued by Food and Supply Department, J&K and Aadhar Card and download their Golden cards. The initiative has been taken to ensure all the citizens get golden cards which provide 5 Lakh health insurance cover.
Thursday 28 July 2022
Govt already working on ambitious project to develop religious tourism circuit to strengthen links between pilgrimage and local economy: LG
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today laid the e-foundation of Yatri Queue Management System (Sky Walk), Gayatri Bhavan & other infra projects of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine from Raj Bhavan here. The Lt Governor, who is also the Chairman of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, on the occasion observed that the shrine board is taking every measure to provide better facilities and modern amenities to make the pilgrimage convenient and hassle-free.
“The Government is already working on the ambitious project to develop a religious tourism circuit to strengthen the links between pilgrimage and local economy”, the Lt Governor added. Hon’ble Members, SMVDSB, Mahamandleshwar Shri Swami Vishveshvaranand Giriji Maharaj; Dr Ashok Bhan; Sh Kul Bhushan Ahuja; Dr. Neelam Sareen; Sh Suresh Kumar Sharma (Retd. Judge) and Sh Raghu K. Mehta attended the occasion in person & through virtual mode.
LG directs IIT Jammu & HED to engage with fellows on regular basis to address their concerns
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a meeting to review the progress of Lieutenant Governor's Sustainable Development Fellowship Programme here at Raj Bhawan. The Lt Governor observed that the ‘Lieutenant Governor's Sustainable Development Fellowship (LGSDF)’ programme provides a unique opportunity to talented young professionals to contribute towards strategic planning and implementation of development policies.
He directed the IIT Jammu and Higher Education Department (HED) to engage with the fellows on a regular basis to address their concerns, capacity building, encouraging independent ideas, integrated and holistic approach to make the programmes more effective in terms of impact and outcome. At the outset, the LGSDF fellows briefed the chair in detail about their work and contributions through a series of presentations and also shared their ideas for traffic management and urban development.
We are peace loving people & anyone who attempts to disturb peace here would be dealt with firmly: DGP
JAMMU: The Director General of Police J&K, Shri Dilbag Singh who is on visit to Jammu Division visited Kahtua today where he chaired a crime review meeting at DPL Kathua and attended progrmmes in connection with Azadi Ka Amrit Maha Utsav organized by IRP 19th BN. The crime meeting was attended by SSP Kathua, Ramesh Chander Kotwal, Principal PTS Kathua, Shri Roop Raj,all SDPOs, SHOs and other officers.
While addressing the crime meeting at DPO Kathua, the DGP said that the jurisdictional officers must take all the measures to improve investigation and disposal of cases. He stressed upon the officers to speed up the disposal of all pending cases and directed that quality of investigation and disposal of these cases has to be improved for increasing the conviction rate.
Citizens must take the lead in Ecological Movement for Regeneration: LG
SAMBA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today launched the “Green Jammu & Kashmir Drive” here from AIIMS Vijaypur. The target for the current year is planting of 1.5 cr saplings. To mark the day, the Lt Governor felicitated Village Panchayat Plantation Committees for outstanding performance in plantation drives in their respective panchayats. Notified Jammu and Kashmir Social Forestry (Plantation) Rules-2022 were also unveiled on the occasion.
The Lt Governor reiterated the J&K government’s commitment towards sustainable management of rich natural wealth to combat climate change and ensure a better future for younger generations. “Protection & conservation of natural resources and striking a perfect balance between nature & development is our top most priority”, said the Lt Governor.
Ensure that Academic Session is not delayed at any cost: Kansal
JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department (HED), Rohit Kansal today chaired a meeting with Registrars and Deans of all the Universities of J&K to review the process regarding commencement of academic session 2022-23 in the universities and Colleges. While reviewing the progress on ongoing admission process, the Principal Secretary stressed upon the participants that the last date of admissions should be fixed so that the students of all Boards including CBSE get adequate opportunity for admission to colleges and universities here. “Our priority is to streamline the admission process and examination process, and ensure that no candidate should be deprived of admission in any college of Jammu and Kashmir”, Kansal remarked.
COVID-19: JK reports 685 fresh positive cases, 1 death from Kashmir division
SRINAGAR: The Government today informed that 685 fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) have been reported today; 262 from Jammu division and 423 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 462633. Also, 01 COVID death has been reported from Kashmir division.
Moreover, 443 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 231 from Jammu division and 212from Kashmir division. According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel Corona virus (Covid-19), out of 462633positive cases, 4316are Active Positive (1954in Jammu Division and 2362in Kashmir Division), 453551have recovered and 4766 have died; 2338 in Jammu division and 2428 in Kashmir division.
Progressing J&K - Citizens hailing path breaking digital initiatives of J&K Govt
JAMMU: J&K Government has launched several path breaking citizen centric IT initiatives aimed at bringing greater transparency in governance and ease of living for citizens. In the last two years, dedicated efforts have been made by J&K Administration to create an enabling environment for digital inclusion and promoting digital literacy to bridge the gap between government programs and citizen requirements. J&K, through innovation, implementation and inclusion is setting unprecedented benchmarks in digital initiatives and leading by example in Prime Minister’s Digital India campaign.
Pertinently, J&K is number one in the ranking of UTs in e-governance. Host of initiatives like E-office, BEAMS, Awam ki Awaaz, MyGov, e-Unnat, Digilocker, Aapki Zameen Aapki Nigrani have brought transparency & accountability in governance and made transformational changes in the lives of people. As many as 209 government services have been integrated with Rapid Assessment System for real time feedback of citizens.
CS reviews adoption & implementation of iGOT Karmayogi in J&K
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today convened a meeting to review the adoption and implementation of iGOT Karmayogi in J&K. The meeting was on National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (Mission Karmayogi) which is being complemented by Integrated Government Online Platform popularly known as iGOT Karmayyogi.
The meeting was attended by the Director General, J&K IMPARD, Saurabh Bhagat, Director Trainings IMPAm Dr. J. A. Jabeen, Joint Director Priyanka Bhat, Dy Director Umar Shafi, Faculty members Dr Khurshid ul Islam and Dr Bilal Bhat of J&K IMPARD and Nodal Officer iGOT Karmayogi Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Dar.
Conference on NEP-2020 concludes at P.S.P.S. Govt. PG College for Women, Gandhi Nagar
JAMMU: the 2-Day conference on New Education Policy (NEP) - 2020 concluded today here at P.S.P.S. Govt. PG College for women, Gandhi Nagar. The Conference was an initiative of the Department of Higher Education and the colleges which hosted this landmark and momentous conference for the first time in Jammu division were Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, P.S.P.S. Govt. PG Colleges for Women, Gandhi Nagar, MAM College, SPMR College of Commerce, Jammu Division.
Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice-Chancellor Jammu University was the chief Guest , while Rakesh Badyal, Special Secretary, HED, J&K; Prof. Yasmeen Ashai, Director Colleges ,HED, J&K presided over different sessions. The concluding session began with a formal welcome address by Prof. G.S. Rakwa, Principal, MAM College. Prof. S.P. Saraswat, Principal, Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, gave a brief overview about the two-day conference.
Wednesday 27 July 2022
COVID-19: JK reports 692 fresh positive cases; 2 deaths - 1 from Jammu division, 1 from Kashmir
JAMMU / SRINAGAR: The Government today informed that 692 fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) have been reported today; 261 from Jammu division and 432 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 461947. Also, 02 COVID deaths have been reported; 01 from Jammu division and 01 from Kashmir division.
Moreover, 432 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 223 from Jammu division and 209 from Kashmir division. According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel Corona virus (Covid-19), out of 461947positive cases, 4074are Active Positive (1923in Jammu Division and 2151in Kashmir Division), 453108 have recovered and 4765have died; 2338 in Jammu division and 2427 in Kashmir division.
Involved in duping a Baramulla man for ₹36.35 lacs, Police arrests 2 Nigerian fraudsters from New Delhi
KASHMIR: Cyber Police Kashmir Zone in its recent action against fraudsters have arrested 02 Nigerian fraudsters from New Delhi involved in duping a man from Baramulla for ₹36.35lacs in an online scam. Police received a written application from a resident of Baramulla alleging therein that while surfing Facebook, he came in contact with some unknown fake Facebook user T.Jessica, who impersonated as a purchase manager of a renowned pharmaceutical company Abbott.
The said lady enticed the complainant through Facebook messages that she has been promoted as Secretary in the said company and eventually asked the complainant to start a business of (Kandu Nut/Palm Seeds/Sea Nuts). The complainant was convinced/motivated by using fake offers, orders, high returns and emails etc. to purchase the said product.
Progressing J&K - J&K on a mission to become largest clean energy-producing UT
JAMMU: J&K is on a mission to become one of the largest clean energy-producing UT in the country with an objective to reduce dependency on conventional sources of energy and enable J&K in attaining self-sufficiency in its energy needs. J&K Government recognizes that renewable energy can also significantly increase J&K’s and the Nation’s energy security.
To achieve this milestone, the work is going on to implement the Government of India’s Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme, Phase-II for the residential sector in Jammu to ensure that the electricity needs of the city are fully met from solar energy.
Tuesday 26 July 2022
Government has taken several initiatives for the development of Jammu & Kashmir
NEW DELHI: The Government has taken several initiatives for the development of Jammu & Kashmir, some of which are: - 1. The progress of projects being implemented in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir under the Prime Minister's Development Package-2015 has been accelerated. 53 projects pertaining to 15 Ministries are being implemented at a cost of Rs.58,477 crores in various sectors such as Roads, Power, Health, Education, Tourism, Agriculture, Skill Development etc., out of which 29 projects have been completed/ substantially completed and the remaining projects are at advanced stage of progress.
To cater to growing tourist footfall, admin making availability of rooms through Home‐Stay initiative: Chief Secretary
MANASBAL (GANDERBAL): In order to cater growing footfall of tourists to Kashmir valley, the Administration is committed to make availability of 50,000 rooms for the increasing demand of accommodation through Home‐Stay initiative. This was stated by Chief Secretary J&K, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta while inaugurating Home‐Stay Cluster at JharokhaBagh here.
J&K’s Academic calendar now in sync with the rest of India
JAMMU: “The National Education Policy-2020 aims to break down silos and create a multi disciplinary, flexible educational ecosystem that will equip learners to be not just employable but also better equipped for fast changing world” , this was stated by Principal Secretary Higher Education Department, Rohit Kansal today at Jammu. He was chairing the inaugural session of the Two-Day National Conference on NEP, at the Padma Shri Padma Sachdev, Government PG College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.
Progressing J&K - Digital Initiatives launched in J&K easing the life of common masses
JAMMU: Jammu & Kashmir has embarked on an unprecedented developmental trajectory since August 2019, wherein transformational initiatives in all sectors have been launched with the aid of information technology to ease the life of people. One such reformative measure is ‘Budget Estimation and Allocation Monitoring System (BEAMS)’. It empowered the J&K citizens to oversee works being executed in their areas on a real time basis.
The administration has successfully implemented innovative initiatives in this regard which inter alia included BEAMS, online submission of bills through J&K PaySys, mandatory administrative approvals, technical sanctions and e-tendering, digital payments, GFR, GeM and related measures which have greatly helped the financial systems in J&K to be at par with any other developing financial system in the country.
State Health Agency rolls out ambitious door to door campaign to achieve 100% AB-PMJAY SEHAT saturation by August end
SRINAGAR: State Health Agency (SHA) has rolled out an ambitious door-to-door exercise to achieve 100 percent saturation under the Ayushman Bharat PMJAY SEHAT scheme by the end of August month. Principal Secretary Health and Medical Education, M K Diwedi in a high-level meeting directed for launching result-oriented door- to -door campaigns in all areas of J&K for 100 percent saturation by end of August this year.
He impressed upon the Chief Medical Officer and Block Medical Officers to employ all the resources including Asha workers for reaching out to left out population from ambitious welfare programme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Monday 25 July 2022
Illegal connection, theft is cancer of electricity system; I urge citizens to launch a sustained campaign against it: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today expressed gratitude towards the Government of India and Hon’ble Union Power Minister Sh RK Singh for sanctioning Phase-I package of Rs 5641.91 Cr for complete revamp, strengthening of the power distribution infrastructure under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in both Urban & Rural Areas of J&K.
The Lt Governor termed the sanctioning of the Phase-I as a significant development in the power sector in the UT which will ensure uninterrupted and reliable power supply to the citizens of J&K. The Lt Governor was speaking at an event organized to mark the beginning of ‘Ujjwal Bharat-Ujjwal Bhavishya, Power @2047’ celebrations in J&K, at SP College, Srinagar.
ACB arrests Junior Assistant, Orderly for accepting bribe of ₹4000
SRINAGAR: Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) received a complaint against Mushtaq Ahmad Mir posted in tehsil office Baramulla for allegedly demanding bribe of ₹4000 from complainant for settling his case pending disposal with Tehsil office Baramulla etc.
It was found that a case was filed by Police Station Baramulla against complainant and other under sec 109 CrPC with tehsil office Baramulla on 05-08-2021 which was pending disposal with tehsil office and for which the Junior Assistant posted in the tehsil office Baramulla namely Mushtaq Ahmad Mir who was handling the case file demanded bribe of Rs 4000 from complainant through orderly Khalida Tugoo posted in the same office. Under these circumstances the complainant approached the ACB and requested for taking necessary legal action against the accused Public servant .
Digi- Mela in districts to generate awareness about digital solutions & new technologies: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated Digital Jammu & Kashmir week and launched several digital initiatives here at SKICC. The Lt Governor also inaugurated Digi-Mela in districts which will generate awareness about digital solutions and new technologies. The Lt Governor said that Digital J&K week programme will showcase citizen centric IT initiatives that have helped in bringing about greater transparency in governance & ease of living for citizens.
Physics Curriculum Development (PCD) Workshop begins at NIT Srinagar
SRINAGAR: To bring the desired transformation in academic curriculum through NEP 2020, the weeklong workshop on 'Physics Curriculum Development' (CCD) began on Monday at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar. The workshop is being organized by PG Department of Physics and the inaugural function of program was presided over by Director NIT, Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Sehgal, who was the chief patron on the occasion.
Progressing J&K - Govt. giving significant push to hydroelectric power generation across J&K
JAMMU: The J&K government is giving a significant push to generation of hydroelectric power with projects of more than 6300 MW capacity in pipeline for making UT of J&K power surplus. To improve the current power capacity substantially, J&K has initiated a large-scale capacity augmentation programme. In 70 years, J&K was able to harness only 3500 MW, and now generation capacity is set to be doubled in four years and tripled in seven years.
Since August 2019, 2451 MVA has been added to the total capacity as compared to the 8394 MVA capacity achieved in seven decades. J&K Government launched various initiatives to strengthen and improve power infrastructure in the UT which had remained dilapidated for the last several decades.
Peace is of utmost importance in J&K, only a peaceful environment will pave the way for a better future for people: Syed Altaf Bukhari
SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Monday said that the way people throng the party’s public rallies indicates that they are determined to be part of the realistic politics in Jammu and Kashmir. Bukhari was addressing the mega party convention at Dak Bungalow Khanabal in Anantnag, wherein the locals, party workers, and functionaries gave him a rousing welcome with traditional music and drum beats. They were raising slogans hailing Apni Party’s visiting leaders at the venue.
Sunday 24 July 2022
The epitome of sacrifice, Dr. Awasthi was a powerful medium of personality transformation who gave new direction to youth of future: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today addressed a national seminar organized in commemoration of the 16th Punyatithi of nationalist thinker Dr. Suresh Awasthi. Addressing the Seminar through virtual mode, the Lt Governor paid his tributes to Dr Suresh Awasthi and threw light on the life of the great political thinker. Dr Awasthi was the epitome of sacrifice and selfless-service towards the nation. An ardent nationalist thinker, educationist, and philosopher of humanism, Dr Awasthi ji always remained a powerful medium of personality transformation and played significant role in giving a new direction to the youth of the future, said the Lt Governor.
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