Precious Kashmir

Union Minister Jitendra Singh hosts lunch for J&K’s R-Day Tableau team

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28/01/2022

New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh hosted a lunch for the Jammu & Kashmir Tableau team members who had performed in the Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath in the national capital.

The team of artists, along with choreographers and musicians, have also been given appointment to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

The members of the team expressed their overwhelming joy at the support and encouragement offered by Dr Jitendra Singh and also the hospitality given by him. They said, this was the first-of-its-kind experience they had gone through and they were absolutely excited about it.

Pertinent to mention that, unlike on several earlier occasions, this was a rare Republic Day function at Rajpath, New Delhi in which the Jammu & Kashmir Tableau was primarily dominated by culture and art of the Jammu region and the face of the Tableau displayed Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan along with other monumental projects like world’s highest Rail Bridge in Reasi and institutions like AIIMS, IIT and IIM, which have come up in the region during the recent years under the Modi Government. The background music and lyrics were also based on Jammu’s popular folk songs, “Sadha-e-Jammu”, “Sadhi Bakhri Pehchan”.

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr Jitendra Singh said, in the last nearly eight years, a conscious effort has been made to provide equitable development and equitable attention to every region of Jammu & Kashmir. This has ignited confidence and self-esteem in every section of society and every region, he said.

Complimenting the members of the team for their distinguished performance, Dr Jitendra Singh said, he would like the people back home to understand the amount of effort, hard work and focussed preparation for several months, which had been put in for this performance. He also appreciated the perseverance and difficult competitive trial through which the team members had gone through for getting their Tableau included in the Republic Day programme at the national level.

Dr Jitendra Singh said, very few people are aware that entry of any State or UT Tableau in a Republic Day programme at national level has to go through different stages of competition and trial, and many States and UTs get excluded in the process and lose the opportunity to be included in the Republic Day programme. For this, he also complimented the hard work put in by the officials of the Department of Culture and consistent support rendered to them by the freelance groups engaged by them.

Dr Jitendra Singh had a detailed interaction with each of the members of the team individually and said they were the Cultural Ambassadors of the region. He assured each one of them every possible support for upgradation of their skill and performance. (KNO)

Missing tourist guide’s body found in Gulmarg

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Precious Kashmir

28/01/2022

Srinagar: A tourist guide’s body was found in Drang area of Gulmarg on Thursday, a day after he had gone missing in the famous tourist destination.

Reports said the tourist guide namely Firdous Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat of Katipora Tangmarg went missing while he was accompanied by a group of tourists while they were on trekking from Kangdori towards Gulmarg.

The ‘guide’ halted on way, while asking the tourists to continue the movement. The tourists, on not finding him, reached out to the police, informing them of the person having gone missing.

Confirming it, a police official said that on receiving the information, a rescue operation was launched to trace the missing person. “His body has been recovered and family has been informed,” the police officer said.

The body would be handed over after medico-legal formalities, he said. (GNS)

Post snowfall, KPDCL restores 100% electricity within 6 hrs across Kashmir

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Precious Kashmir

28/01/2022

Post snowfall, KPDCL restores 100% electricity within 6 hrs across Kashmir

‘Men, machinery on toes to ensure speedy repairing of damaged feeders’

Srinagar: Unlike previous years, the efforts made by the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has brought relief among the consumers across the Valley post snowfall as the electricity was restored within just 6 hours after the recent snowfall covered most parts of Kashmir last week.

The consumers from different parts of the Valley said that the power scenario has improved to a large extent this year.

They added that the work done by the KPDCL on the ground post snowfall is quite appreciable as the electricity remained affected for just 5-7 hours following which the grid stations and further damages witnessed during the snowfall were repaired.

Officials within the KPDCL informed that the men and machinery was already kept in a ready mode to ensure that the people don’t suffer after the fresh snowfall. “The administration had directed the department to keep men and machinery ready to tackle any situation,” they said.

Following the directions, the KPDCL established control rooms and took other measures as well in wake of the weather advisory to ensure that the people don’t face any hardships post snowfall.

The consumers said that it was for the first time that the electricity didn’t remain affected for a longer period and the ground staff was seen repairing the damaged lines and reviving stations soon after the snowfall occurred.

An official document available with KNO said that Kashmir valley witnessed its first snowfall of this winter season on the night of 3rd January, which resulted in a number of 11kv & 33kv feeder outages, particularly in north Kashmir.

“After snowfall on 3rd January, Kashmir Valley received heavy snowfall on Friday afternoon, the 7th January 2022 which continued more or less steadily till 9th January. Swift Restoration Teams/ Squads, which were stationed at the Control Rooms set up at Divisional and Sub Divisional level, swung in action after occurrence of snowfall and fault rectification was initiated in the extreme weather conditions.”

“It was ensured that the restoration process was swift and due to the resolute efforts of field staff, 95% restoration was achieved within 8 hours of fresh snowfall event while the remaining 5%, pertaining to far flung areas, was restored within 24 hours,” it said.

“Due to overnight snowfall of 3rd Jan 2022, the load was reduced to 1394 MW (at 9:00 AM) against normal of 1550-1600 MW, which was restored back by the evening. Similarly, load which had reduced to 1321 MW on 6th Jan (9:00 AM) was restored back to normal (1590 MW at 7:00 PM),” it added.

“The major impact of snowfall was encountered by heavy snowfall during the intervening night of 7th & 8th Jan, due to which load plummeted to 635 MW (at 6:30 AM). The load was however restored to 90% of normal by evening (1306 MW at 7:00 PM). However overnight steady snowfall resulted in recurrence of faults which were cleared swiftly. By 9th of January evening, normal load was served (Above 1500 MW).”

“Even during all the snowfall days, except 8th of January, KPDCL through its efforts and swift restoration was able to supply more daily energy (more than 350 MUs per day) than the previous year,” it said. (KNO)

Release ‘long overdue’ payment of entrepreneurs: KCC&I to deptts

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Precious Kashmir

28/01/2022

Srinagar: Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry Thursday urged departments who have withheld the payments of entrepreneurs to release the same to save them from humiliation and mental agony.

Farooq Amin , Secretary General, the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Inc) held a meeting of the Micro Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC), Kashmir under the Chairmanship of Director, Industries & Commerce Kashmir on January 24 in the conference Hall of J&K SICOP, Srinagar.

“Secretary General expressed its concern over the long overdue payments from almost last 4 years and insist to clear the dues as most of them turned NPA’s because of strict bank policies,’ the KCC&I said in a statement.

“Secretary General at the same time urged the Director industries to take up the issue with the higher authorities of all those departments who have withheld the payments of these entrepreneurs so that our industrialist don’t suffer any more,” the statement said, adding, “He also said that all these long overdue payments must be compensated with interest incurred during the period that will enable these entrepreneurs to run there businesses smoothly again.”

He insisted that if the situation remains same then no young Entrepreneurs can get encouraged to start their fresh business in J&K, the statement reads. “Secretary General also urged LG Manoj Sinha and Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta to look in to the matter and resolve this pending payment issue of crores of these small entrepreneurs of J&K and save them from humiliation and mental agony.”

JKP Border Battalion aspirants submit memorandum to Div Com Jammu

Jammu & Kashmir

Precious Kashmir

28/01/2022

JKP Border Battalion aspirants submit memorandum to Div Com Jammu

Jammu: A delegation of aspirants seeking recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir Police Border Battalion Thursday called on Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer.

The Aspirants apprised the Divisional Commissioner that they had applied for the post of Head Constable advertised by Jammu and Kashmir Police recruitment Board in 2019 and appeared in Physical and medical tests. But now the JKP HQRS (police recruitment board) has reissued advertisement notice for recruitment of head Constable in the border battalion.

The Aspirants demanded withdrawal of the fresh advertisement issued by JKP HQRS. They further demanded to conduct the written examination of already qualified candidates and issue a separate advertisement for more vacancies.

The Divisional Commissioner gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured that the matter would be taken up with police authorities.

73rd Republic Day celebrated at Diesel Loco Modernization Works, Patiala

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Precious Kashmir

28/01/2022

Patiala: 73rd Republic Day, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, was celebrated at Diesel Loco Modernization Works, Patiala, a Production Unit of Indian Railways, with a lot of fervor and gaiety.

S. N. Dubey, Principal Chief Administrative Officer hoisted the National flag followed by playing the National Anthem in the presence of PHODs/HODs & other DMW Officers , members of Women Welfare Organization, Staff Council & SC/ST Associations.

On the other hand, Railway Protection Force Contingent was also worth seeing during Republic day Parade. In view of Covid-19 Pandemic, the program was organized with due compliance of COVID appropriate behavior.

The Administrative Building was decorated with beautiful tricolor lights. Social distancing, wearing masks, & other preventive measures were followed strictly by those who attended the function.

Dubey highlighted the performance of DMW in achieving production figure of Rs. 1565 Crore during April-December, 2021 which is around 28% more than corresponding figure of previous year.

During this period DMW manufactured 08 new WAP7, 72 WAG9H Electric Locomotives and 63 DETC (Diesel Electric Tower Cars) along with 60 Motorized Bogies, 209 Motorized Wheel Sets & 86 New Hitachi Traction Motors.

On this occasion, Dubey said that it is a proud moment for DMW for winning National Award 2021 for Environment & Cleanliness from Ministry of Railways.

Lalita Dubey President DMW Women Wefare organization along with its members donated 2 Wheel Chairs to DMW Railway Hospital.

Paying rich tributes to slain, Dubey reminded DMW staff the qualities like patriotism, hard work, unity, mutual co-operation and justice that are need of the hour so that our hard earned “Freedom” could be preserved forever.

While concluding, she appealed to all DMW employees to maintain National Integration and harmony and strive continuously to improve the quality and production of DMW.

30-yr-old man crushed to death at Mirgund highway

Jammu & Kashmir

Precious Kashmir

28/01/2022

Srinagar: A 30-year-old man was killed in a road accident at Mirgund highway in Baramulla district on Thursday.

Official sources said that a man identified as Muhammad Yaseen Sofi, son of Gazanfar Sofi of Pattan Schanabal was hit by an unknown vehicle today.

The man was brought to SMHS hospital here by Police party from Police Post Mirgund for treatment.

However, the doctors at SMHS declared him as brought dead. (KNO)

Naidu to chair meeting of RS floor leaders ahead of Budget Session

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Indo Asian News Service

28/01/2022

Naidu to chair meeting of RS floor leaders ahead of Budget Session

New Delhi: Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu will chair the meeting of the Rajya Sabha floor leaders on January 31, ahead of Budget Session of the Parliament.

This meeting will take place virtually as precautionary measure against the Covid-19 spread.

In the customary meeting ahead of the important session, the Chairman will ask for the co-operation of all political parties for the smooth running of the House.

Recently, the Rajya Sabha Chairman also tested positive for Covid-19 and now he has been recovering, sources said.

The government has called an all-party meeting on January 31 to discuss issues and legislative business for the budget session.

The all-party meeting of floor leaders will be held virtually.

Floor leaders of all the political parties in both the Houses of Parliament are invited for the meeting to discuss issues and legislative business in the ensuing smooth functioning of the Budget Session.

The meeting will be held virtually at 3 p.m.

The Budget session of parliament will be held in two parts.

First part will be held from January 31 till February 11, and the second part will be held from March 14 to April 8.

BCCI explore ways to restart domestic cricket season

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Indo Asian News Service

28/01/2022

BCCI explore ways to restart domestic cricket season

Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) office-bearers met on Thursday to explore ways to restart the Indian domestic cricket season, which was postponed indefinitely, earlier this month, due to rise in Covid-19 cases across the country.

Having already conducted the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy this season, the Ranji Trophy was due to begin on January 13 but 10 days ahead of the scheduled start, the BCCI postponed it along with CK Nayudu Trophy and Senior Women’s T20 League keeping in mind the safety from the Covid-19.

“The BCCI does not want to compromise the safety of the players, support staff, match officials, and other participants involved and hence, has decided to put the three tournaments on hold till further notice. The BCCI will continue to assess the situation and take a call on the start of the tournaments accordingly,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah had said in a statement on January 4.

“BCCI thanks and continues to appreciate the efforts of the healthcare workers, state associations, players, support staff, match officials, and all the service providers who put their best foot forward to host more than 700 matches across 11 tournaments in the current 2021-22 domestic season,” it added.

A few days later, the board postponed the U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy knockouts too.

The office-bearers’ meeting, which took place on Thursday was called following representations from many state associations, which wanted the Ranji Trophy to begin immediately. During the meeting, which was called at a short notice, the BCCI office-bearers felt that the efforts should be made to restart the domestic season.

“There were initial discussions and the overriding sentiments are for us to restart the season. Nothing concrete has been decided yet, but yes, the board will see if the Ranji season can be revived,” a source, who was part of the meeting, confirmed the development to Cricbuzz.

Suggestions were made by the state affiliates that the season can be scheduled in such a way that it can be organised on either side of the IPL, which needs a free window in April and May.

Earlier, the BCCI had a contingency plan to hold the Ranji league phase before the IPL and knockouts after it. With the BCCI planning to start the IPL from March 27 and run it till May-end, the Ranji league matches could start in February and run till mid-March. The knockouts could be in June-July.

The tangible decline in the Covid-19 cases in different parts of the country is giving hope to players as well to restart the domestic season.

According to the BCCI, mid-way into the season, 748 matches have been completed with Vijay Hazare Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, U19 Challenger Trophy, U-19 Women’s Challenger, Vinoo Mankad Trophy, Women’s U-19 One-Day Trophy, Women’s senior One-Day Trophy, Women’s Senior One-Day Challenger Trophy and Men’s U-25 State A trophy seen through.

Notably, the Indian board in the beginning of January 2022 had also started to disburse the match fees it owed to hundreds of domestic cricketers — male and female — for the numerous tournaments that had to be shelved due to COVID-19 in the 2020/21 season.

The Ranji Trophy was cancelled for the first time in its 85-year history in 2020-21 for the senior men and many players struggled financially. In the women’s category, the T20 tournament was shelved due to the pandemic.

Land pass book can be used for grant of financial assistance

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Ibni Maqbool

28/01/2022

Land pass book can be used for grant of financial assistance

‘Entries to have evidentiary value’

By: Ibni Maqbool

Srinagar: The administration of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday unveiled the rules governing issuance and applicability of land pass books to landowners in the Union Territory.

According to “The Jammu & Kashmir Land Passbook Rules-2022”, the entries made in pass books under these rules shall be presumed true and correct until the contrary is proved.

The rules state that the entries in the pass book shall carry the same evidentiary value as if these were certified copies of the record-of-rights and other public record for all intents and purposes before the courts and the financial institutions including banks.

“The land pass book may be used as a document for grant of any financial assistance by any financial institution,” the rules state.

According to the rules, a financial institution granting any financial assistance to the holder of land pass book shall inform the issuing authority i.e. tehsildar concerned.

“ The tehsildar concerned on receipt of the information from the financial institution shall make an appropriate entry in the revenue records including land pass book and the entries so made shall have the effect of creating the charge in favour of the financial institution on the holding against which the entry has been made and the holder of pass book shall be debarred from alienating the said holding until the outstanding amount of the financial assistance granted by the financial institution has been repaid together with interest due (if any) thereon,” the rules state.

As per rules, each revenue village in the tehsil of the Union Territory shall be the unit for issuance of land pass book to a landholder.

“The deputy commissioner of the district shall cause to prepare land pass book for every landholder of the revenue estate in his district as per form IV appended to these rules to enable the landholder to make its use for credit facilities and for other matters connected with or incidental thereto,” the rules state.

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