Precious Kashmir

2 JKAS officers transferred

Front

17/03/2022

Srinagar: The Government on Wednesday ordered transfer of two JKAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect.

According to a government order, Rajesh Lakhan, JKAS, Project Officer, Wage Employment, Poonch, has been transferred and shall await further orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department.

Abid Hussain, JKAS, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Poonch, has been transferred and posted as Project Officer, Wage Employment, Poonch. “He shall continue to hold the charge of the post of Assistant Labour Commissioner, Poonch, till further orders,” reads the order.

COVID-19: J&K reports 17 new cases, no death

Front

Precious Kashmir

17/03/2022

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday reported 17 fresh cases pushing the number of active cases to 163 while as no death was reported in last 24 hours in the UT.

With no more death, the death toll in J&K stands at 4,750 and 17 fresh positive cases reported on Wednesday have pushed the tally of positive cases to 453,493.

Officials said that among 163 new cases, 106 belong to Kashmir division while as 57 are from Jammu division, adding that the total number of positive cases in Kashmir division have reached to 287,291 including 284,762 recoveries and 2,423 deaths while as total number of positive cases in Jammu division have reached to 166,202 including 163,818 recoveries and 2,327 deaths.

The officials said that the total number of active cases in Jammu and Kashmir are 163 including 106 from Kashmir division and 57 from Jammu division.

With 39 more recoveries, the tally of total recoveries in Jammu and Kashmir has reached 448,580 which is 98.92 percent of the total cases.

“Cases tested positive in J&K include 08 from Srinagar, 00 from Baramulla, 01 from Budgam, 00 from Pulwama, 00 from Kupwara, 00 from Anantnag, 00 from Bandipora, 00 from Ganderbal, 00 from Kulgam and 00 Shopian in Kashmir division while as 08 from Jammu division include 06 from Jammu district, 00 from Udhampur, 00 from Rajouri, 02 from Doda, 00 from Kathua, 00 from Samba, 00 from Kishtwar, 00 from Poonch, 00 from Ramban and 00 from Reasi,” officials disclosed.

Meanwhile, authorities said that no fresh cases of Mucormycosis popularly known as black fungus was reported in the UT and the tally stands at 51.

LSA sanctions Rs 3 lakh for Srinagar acid victim

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Precious Kashmir

17/03/2022

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Legal Service Authority (LSA) has accorded sanction for the release of three lakh rupees in favour of Srinagar acid victim as financial assistance.

The order issued by LSA reads that sanction is accorded to the release of Rs 3 lakh in favour of District Legal Services Authority Srinagar for further disbursement to the victim as financial assistance recommended by Chairman District Legal Service Authority (DLSA).

The compensation, as per order, has been released under the Victim Compensation Scheme, 2019.

The development came after Advocate Mir Naveed Gul who has been appointed as free legal aid counsel for acid attack victim, submitted an application before DLSA, seeking release of compensation for the victim.

Advocate Gul submitted before DLSA that the victim has suffered grievous injury in the acid attack.

“The victim is entitled to the compensation as envisaged under the victim compensation scheme mentioned in section 357A, 357B, 357C Crpc. It is therefore requested to kindly release the victim compensation in favor of the grievously injured acid attack victim so that the victim will receive the required necessary treatment at an earliest,” he submitted.

On 22 February, this year, Police filed a charge sheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar against two persons accused in a recent acid attack case on a girl in Srinagar on 1 February this year. It also filed a separate challan against the juvenile in the case before JJB Srinagar.

The Police has sought punishment for the accused on two counts under Sections 326-A (voluntary throwing acid to cause grievous injury) and, 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code—(KNO)

Leopard kills Hangul in Tral

Front

Precious Kashmir

17/03/2022

Srinagar: A hangul (Kashmir stag) has been killed by a leopard in Tral forests during the intervening night of Tuesday-Wednesday, officials said.

An official said that the corpse of a female hangul was found on Wednesday morning in Shikargah area of Tral.

He said that the corpse of hangul is in their custody now and further decisions will be taken accordingly by the higher ups.

He added that the killing of hangul has made it clear that there is presence of endangered Kashmir Stag in Shikargah forests.

DG IMPARD inaugurates online ‘Orientation Programme on CSSs for PRIs, field functionaries’

City

Precious Kashmir

17/03/2022

DG IMPARD inaugurates online ‘Orientation Programme on CSSs for PRIs, field functionaries’

SRINAGAR: Director General, J&K Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (IMPARD), Saurabh Bhagat, today inaugurated online “One day Orientation Programme on Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) for Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Field Functionaries of Jammu and Ganderbal districts.

The programme was organized by J&K IMPARD in collaboration with Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.

In his inaugural address, Director General emphasized the need for capacity building of all the functionaries of PRIs so that they are able to deliver services to common people effectively in their Panchayat areas. He asked the participants to take this orientation programme as an opportunity to further enhance their efficiency and working capacity so as to live upto the expectations of their people.

Head of Centre for Rural Development and PRIs, Professor Reva Sharma, during her welcome address, threw light on various aspects of MG NREGA in the UT of J&K.

Commissioner Secretary, Rural Development Department, Mandeep Kaur, while addressing the participants, underlined the importance of active people participation for effective implementation of all vital schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(PMAY), MG NREGA, Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), Skill Development for Rural Youth and Self-Employment and related programmes.

“Public participation can be ensured through massive awareness among the common masses about all the development and welfare schemes of the government”, she maintained.

She said that the PRIs have a prime duty to give wide publicity to all the schemes through campaigns in their respective areas. They must spread awareness about various Centre Government initiatives like Apki Zamin Apki Nigrani; Yogyata se Rozgar Mahotsav; Janata ki Scheme Janata ki Nigrani; Har Gaon Swachh Gaon; Har Gaon Haryali and One Person One Golden Card.

Mandeep Kaur directed for establishment of a garbage shed in every panchayat by 15th August for disposal of garbage.

She informed that all the Panchayats would soon be provided internet connectivity to enable the Panchayat members keep pace with present technological innovations to further streamline their working. She also revealed that all the information regarding Panchayats would be uploaded by the Panchayat Secretary on the Panchayat Portal that has been set up for the purpose.

Mandeep Kaur said that rules have been framed and uploaded on the Portal laying down financial powers and responsibilities of District Development Councilors (DDCs), Block Development Councilors (BDCs) and Sarpanchs. She said that all the stakeholders can submit their suggestions within 15 days.

Other dignitaries who spoke during the programme included Prerna Puri, Secretary IT Department; Professor Anita Brandan, Former Head SIRD Rajasthan and Mohammad Mumtaz Ali, Director Rural Development, Jammu.

Spring arrives, flower sapling sales bloom in Kashmir

City

Jahangeer Ganaie

17/03/2022

By: Jahangeer Ganaie

Srinagar: With the onset of spring in Kashmir, sale of flower saplings has increased as people are increasingly picking up gardening and decorating lawns with multiple varieties of plants.

From the beginning of this month, people have been thronging nurseries and shops to buy flower saplings and seasonal plants. Eventually, it has boosted sales of vendors’ selling multiple varieties of plants and saplings.

Vendors said that people are mainly buying flower seedlings such as Pansy, Flocks, Enterum, Gayana. Besides, vegetable saplings are in high demand.

Mohammad Akbar, a flower vendor from south Kashmir said that the demand for flower saplings has gone up with the improvement in weather in the last two weeks.

“We pray the weather remains sunny in the coming days so that we continue with our business,” he said. His worry is that inclement weather might spoil their sales as it affects sowing.

Mohammad Yousuf, a nursery owner said that besides catering to local demand, many nurseries in Kashmir are now exporting flowers and saplings to other states.

He said that the Floriculture department is helping farmers to introduce new techniques for developing hybrid crops—(KNO)

CRPF to hold day-parade in JK on March 19

Jammu & Kashmir

Precious Kashmir

17/03/2022

CRPF to hold day-parade in JK on March 19

By: Yogesh Sagotra

Jammu: For the first time, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is all set to hold a day parade of its men in Jammu on March 19, to mark the CRPF day.

On Wednesday, the Director General Parade of Central Reserve Police Force parade was organised at Jammu’s MA stadium with great pomp and show. The DG CRPF Kuldeep Singh took the salute of the parade.

An official said that CRPF is going to observe its CRPF Day outside Delhi and for the first time, Jammu and Kashmir has been selected for which a CRPF Day Parade will be organised on March 19 in Jammu.

In an official statement a CRPF spokesman said that it was going to celebrate their 83rd Anniversary Parade rechristened as CRPF Day-2022 at MA Stadium, Jammu on 19 March and force is commemorating this event first time in Jammu.

“In connection with main parade of CRPF Day on 19 March, a DG parade was held in Jammu on Wednesday which is also regarded as a final rehearsal of main parade,” the statement said, adding that ” CRPF is the largest Central armed police force in the world has indeed become the most dependable force of the nation owing to its versatility, professionalism, and the bravery of its intrepid and committed men.”

The DG CRPF while speaking to media, said that the Central Reserve Police Force as a vital force in Jammu and Kashmir during the abrogation of 370 in J&K, CRPF has played significant contribution by its professionalism, skills and capability to maintain peace and tranquillity in UT. He said that CRPF has successfully conducted a number of operations and neutralised hundreds of militants and thwarted many fidayeen attempts in Jammu and Kashmir.

Will look into the matter of showing Kashmir Files movie to men: The DG CRPF said that present situation in Jammu and Kashmir was good and is improving further with CRPF assisting the administration to maintain peace. “CRPF is a force working on a multi-dimensional front and is assisting administration in Jammu and Kashmir in whatever manner help of CRPF is asked for,” he said.

Asked regarding the recent encounter that took place in Hazratbal area of Srinagar, DG CRPF said that militants are not of any religion.

“I won’t comment on this question and such should be avoided. We all should know that militants do not belong to anyone or any religion,” he said. He, however, added that every anti-national element will be eliminated in whatever place it is hiding.

Regarding the recent killing of a CRPF man in Shopian in Kashmir, DG CRPF said that this is the first incident with CRPF this year but law has taken its course and forces have nabbed the killers of “our jawan, who will be punished as per law.”

Asked about Kashmir Files movie and any plan of CRPF to show this movie to forces across the country, he refused to comment on it till he himself watches the entire movie.

“I have watched a few clips of movie and it seems good but I cannot speak much till I see full movie,” he said adding any decision for showing movie to force men will be taken after he himself sees it in full—(KNO)

Hajj, Umrah body seeks direct flight from Srinagar to Jeddah

Jammu & Kashmir

Precious Kashmir

17/03/2022

‘It will bring down cost, will provide relief to pilgrims’

By: Mubashir Aalam Wani

Srinagar, Mar 16: Jammu and Kashmir Association of Hajj and Umrah Companies (JKAHUC) on Wednesday demanded direct flight from Srinagar to Jeddah for Umrah and Hajj pilgrims.

Addressing a presser here, JKAHUC president Pervez Ahmed said that there is a huge demand from pilgrims intending to perform Hajj or Umrah to have a direct flight from Srinagar Airport to Jeddah.

He said that though Umrah services have been resumed by Saudi Arabia but there are Covid regulations and SOPs to be followed by pilgrims. All these measures aimed at preventing the spread of Covid have resulted in cost escalation.

Amid this, according to him, lack of direct flight connectivity from Srinagar Airport to Jeddah is causing trouble to pilgrims as well as making the pilgrimage expensive. Currently, pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir have to take an international flight for Saudi Arabia from New Delhi or Mumbai airports.

“Under these circumstances, the revival of the outbound pilgrim travel from J&K is a challenging task. But the members of JKAHUC are fully determined to put their best foot forward in this direction and bring pilgrim travel to its original glory,” added spokesperson. (KNO)

Bandipora: Municipal Councilor’s house damaged in mysterious fire

Jammu & Kashmir

Precious Kashmir

17/03/2022

Bandipora: A residential house belonging to a Municipal Councilor got partially damaged in a mysterious fire incident in Wangipora village of Sumbal in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district.

Reports reaching GNS said that fire broke out in the residential house of Gulshana Begum, councilor of Ward number 1 Sumbal this evening.

The firefighters and locals doused the flames and prevented the fire from spreading further, they said, adding that the residential house suffered partial damage.

Husband of the Councilor told GNS that goods & clothes worth thousands got damaged in the blaze.

Moreover, the cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained.

Over 34,000 posts of ST, OBC vacant in Ministries, Departments: Govt

National

Indo Asian News Service

17/03/2022

Over 34,000 posts of ST, OBC vacant in Ministries, Departments: Govt

New Delhi: Over 34,000 posts for Schedule Tribes and Other Backward Class (OBC) are lying vacant in the various Ministries/Departments till December 31, 2020, the Parliament was told on Wednesday.

As on December 31, 2020, a total number of 14,459 posts for ST were vacant while 20,702 posts of OBCs were vacant in the various government ministries and departments. Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions Minister Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha in a written reply.

He also said that the government monitors the progress in respect of filling of backlog reserved vacancies for SCs, STs and OBCs in ten Ministries/Departments, which contribute more than 90 per cent of total number of employees of the Central Government.

According to the data till December 31, 2020, the highest number of posts for STs -4,405 – were vacant in the Railways while the Ministry of Home Affairs has 5,479 posts of OBCs vacant.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affair has the lowest number – 43 – posts for STs vacant while 181 posts were vacant in OBC category.

Singh also said in his reply that occurrence and filling of vacancies by various recruiting agencies of Central government including Union Public Service Commission and Staff Selection Commission is a continuous process on the basis of requisitioning by the respective cadre controlling authorities while the data regarding vacancies filled by State recruiting agencies is maintained by the respective state governments.

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