Chennai: Left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed (3/7) and Glenn Maxwell (59 off 41) led Royal Challengers Bangalore to six-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL 2021 match, here on Wednesday.
Put in to bat, Glenn Maxwell’s fifty (59 off 41) helped RCB post a modest total of 149/8 in 20 overs.
Apart from Maxwell, skipper Virat Kohli (33) Shahbaz Ahmed (14) and Kyle Jamieson (12) also made valuable contributions.
In reply, SRH were restricted to 143/9 after 20 overs, losing the match by 6 runs. With this win, RCB moved to the top of the table.
Chasing a modest total, SRH lost opener Wriddhiman Saha (1) cheaply in the beginning of the third over. However, skipper David Warner (54) and Pandey revived SRH innings.
The duo smashed boundaries every over to keep the SRH in the chase as they needed 73 off the last 10 overs.
However, Kyle Jamieson gave RCB the much-needed breakthrough by removing Warner in the 14th over.
After Warner’s dismissal, the required run rate increased after his wicket. Bairstow, Pandey and Samad tried to target Shahbaz Ahmed but mistimed their shots to return to the pavilion in the 17th over.
Vijay Shankar (3) and Jason Holder (4) too struggled as SRH kept on losing wickets. Even Rashid Khan’s 9-ball 18 cameo was not enough to get them over the line. This is SRH’s second loss on the trot while chasing.
Shahbaz Ahmed (3/17) was the star performer for RCB with the ball.
Earlier, RCB were off to a decent start with Kohli and opener Devdutt Padikkal (11) hitting a few boundaries.
However, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/30) gave Sunrisers their first breakthrough in the third over off the innings by removing Padikkal. Shahbaz Ahmed was the next to get out after playing a quick cameo, leaving RCB at 47 for two.
At the halfway mark, Maxwell raised the tempo as the big-hitting Australian smashed Shahbaz Nadeem (1/36) for two sixes and a four in the first three balls of the 11th over, with Kohli joining the party with a boundary.
From there on, Kohli and Maxwell joined hands to revive RCB’s innings. The duo tried to up the tempo by hitting some sixes and boundaries.
They stitched a 44-run partnership before Jason Holder got rid of Kohli in the 13th over.
AB de Villiers, who came to bat next, also couldn’t do much as got out to Rashid Khan. The Afghan spinner struck once again, getting rid of Washinton Sundar (8).
RCB suffered lost quick wickets before the death overs which had a major impact on RCB’s final score. Maxwell smashed three fours and a maximum in the last three overs to take RCB to 149/8.
Jason Holder (3/30) and Rashid Khan (2/18) were the top SRH bowlers.
IPL 2021: Sahabaz, Maxwell star in RCB’s six-run win over SRH
Covid-19 And Joblessness
Over a longer time period, unemployment increased across the globe and covid-19 pandemic only added to the abysmal scenario, as per the latest surveys.
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), 114 million jobs were lost in 2020 compared to 2019.
A recent report by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) which is sometimes used as a substitute for evaluating the health of the labour market shows that the unemployment spike is not confined to just urban centres. The national unemployment rate and rural joblessness too have gone up sharply in the past several weeks’ especially in the last fortnight.
While the national unemployment rate was 6.65% in the week ended March 28, it went up to 8.58% in the week ended April 11. Rural unemployment rose to 8% from 6.18% in the same period, as per the CMIE latest survey report. The informal sector has been already hit hardest along with retail and hospitality in the formal space. The reason for such a scenario is attributed by the economists to surge in covid-19.
While cases are only rising, it has started to pinch given the fact that the pandemic already hit the global economy hard, increasing poverty in practically every country, reducing employment and pulling people down from middle-income groups into low-income groups and in some cases to the brink of poverty.
Washington-based Pew Research Center in its report on March 18 this year and Oxfam’s report on inequality released earlier this year shine a light on economic travails as does this year’s Global Hunger Index rankings.
The World Bank says that the covid-19 pandemic caused an increase in extreme poverty last year, for the first time in 20 years. All these reports point out the ugly situation and more worse if the pandemic was allowed to a free run as is the case in contemporary times. Controlling the covid-19 pandemic is pivotal for revival of the various sectors including the tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. Ignoring it could prove disastrous. The present situation marked by a record number of cases every single day has been due to the irrational exuberance early in the present year. Government and people it seems had assumed that COVID-19 was over. The lapse is now hitting the revival and that too hardest. A key intervention would be to protect the labour force, ensuring vaccinations to all in industry and workplaces. Employers must ensure that all facilities as regards covid-19 behavior are ensured. On the other hand the government and public need to take measures needed, without wasting any further time, to stop the wildfire spread of the covid-19.
COVID second wave: Pre-schools in uptown Sgr continue offline classes for kids
By: Gul Owais
Srinagar: As the government has ordered closure of schools upto Class 12th across Jammu and Kashmir due to spike in COVID-19 cases, many pre-schools in Srinagar are open for the students.
These institutions are violating the government directives and are also putting the lives of small kids at risk.
Pertinently, to contain the spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir, the government on April 04, 2021 announced that schools from primary to Class 9 will remain closed for two weeks starting Monday. Classes 10, 11 and 12 will also be closed for one week in all schools from Monday till April 11 in the entire J&K,” the office of J&K LG tweeted. However, all exams for Class 10 and 12 shall be held as per the schedule.
However, an order issued only yesterday said that after taking an overall assessment of the situation pertaining to the spread of COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir, the state executive committee has decided that all schools in the Union Territory shall remain closed till April 18.
Nonetheless, the pre-schools teaching less than four-year-old kids have been kept open at some places, sources said.
They said a pre-school in Humhama area of Srinagar, is still functioning normally despite the government’s directive about the closure of the schools.
When this reporter contacted the faculty members of the pre-school, they confirmed that the physical classes are going on, saying that they also hold virtual classes whenever need arises.
It has also come to the fore another pre-school in Rawalpora is also open for the physical classes. However, there was no confirmation in this regard.
Meanwhile, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Syed Abdul Hanief Balkhi said that necessary action will be initiated in this regard. “We will send a team to verify the reports and if any violations are found, necessary action will be initiated,” he said.
Ramadan commences amid second COVID-19 wave
Srinagar: The holy month of Ramadan commenced on Monday and it’s for the second consecutive year that the sacred month will be observed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020, also people couldn’t assemble in large numbers to offer congregation and night prayers in mosques. This year also the COVID norms are in force as the second wave of the pestilence has made things difficult for everyone.
It’s in place to mention here the Jammu and Kashmir administration last week imposed Corona night curfew in eight district of the union territory. However, on Sunday Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, tweeted: “Have directed DCs/SPs to facilitate observance of prayers/religious functions during the holy month of Ramadan during curfew timings, wherever necessary.”
A medico while talking to Precious Kashmir said, “The Covid virus getting mutated has led to the resurgence of pestilence. People will have to avoid large gatherings. Wearing of masks is must and people visiting the mosques should ensure that they maintain distance from each other.”
It’s in place to mention here that J&K on Monday recorded this year’s highest spike in COVID-19 cases as more than 1200 people tested positive for the virus across the union territory.
An expert said, “Despite rise in COVID cases markets remain crowded. There is no social distancing maintained in public transport. If people keep on taking the present wave causally the government won’t be left with any other option other than imposing a lockdown. People will have to behave responsibly to prevent yet another closure of businesses.”
A medico said that there is every possibility about J&K witnessing rise in cases in coming days as the experts have predicted that the “second wave peak” is about to come. “Number of patients visiting the hospitals is increasing with each passing day. The space is getting filled. If the cases keep on increasing we will need more facilities to accommodate the critical patients as they need life support systems to survive. The coming days are going to be tough,” the medico added.
Many religious organizations have urged people to offer prayers in local mosques rather than central mosques in their areas. “We are taking all the possible steps to ensure that too many people don’t assemble in one mosque only. People are sensible enough and are aware about the fact that they have to keep themselves safe. We have assured the administration that we will cooperate in every possible way,” said a cleric.
COVID-19: J&K records this year’s highest spike, 1269 test positive; 3 die
By: Nadeem Nadu
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 1269 fresh covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the highest daily count this year, taking the overall infection tally to 140650.
There were also three deaths reported during the time—two from Jammu division and one from Kashmir Valley, officials said. So far 2037 people have succumbed to the virus— 754 in Jammu and 1283 in Kashmir.
582 cases were confirmed from Jammu Division and 687 from Kashmir Valley, the officials told GNS.
Providing district wise details, they said Srinagar reported 423 cases, Baramulla 98, Budgam 42, Pulwama 28, Kupwara 24, Anantnag 29, Bandipora 12, Ganderbal 15, Kulgam 9, Shopian 7, Jammu 191, Udhampur 265, Rajouri 17, Doda 2, Kathua 26, Samba 11, Kishtwar 0, Poonch 6, Ramban 2 and Reasi 62.
A number of these cases were confirmed at diagnostic laboratories of CD hospital and GMC Anantnag.
The CD cases include female (43) from Batagund, three females (47, 08, 35) from Dharmgund, male (60) from Zakura, male (60) from Dargah, male (45) from Habak, male (37) from Khanyar, male (31) from BB Cantt Srg, male (NA) from NA, female (75) from Awantipora, female (32) from Umer Colony B, two females (54, 23) from Buchpora, male (70) and female (64) from Srinagar, female (NA) from Kulav, male (70) from Tral, male (NA) from Srinagar, male (70) from Barzulla Srg, male (25) from NA, male (08) from Sonwar Srg, male (30) from Eidgah, male (45) and female (42) from Peerbagh, female (64) and male (70) from Hyderpora, male (56) from Shimla, female (65) from Mehjoor Nagar, female (72) from Peerbagh, male (85) from Shivpora, male (40) from Punjab, male (NA) from HMT, female (NA) and male (70) from Srinagar, female (56) from Shivpora, female (41) from HMT, male (NA) from Fatehkadal, male (50) from Qamarwari, male (40) from Rawalpora Srg, male (75) from Buchpora, female (23) from Srinagar, male (65) from Buchpora, male (65) from Al Hamzah Colony Srg, male (NA) from Sumbal, male (70) from Rawalpora Srg, male (58) from Bemina Srg, male (NA) from Tangdhar, male (29) from Baramulla, male (49) from J&K, female (65) and male (70) from Batmaloo, female (90) from Bemina, male (36) from Hyderpora, male (29) from Beerwah, female (26) from Harwan, female (26) from Brein Nishat, eight males (63, 75, 70, 44, 69, 80, 72, 60) and four males (65, 45, 47, 45) from NA, female (24) from Ganderbal, male (37) from HMT, male (38) from Elahibagh, male (32) from Pulwama, female (55) from Khag Budgam, male (70) from Noorbagh, male (NA) from Nagam, female (46) from Rawalpora, male (40) from Qazigund, two females (42, 70) from Baghat, male (65) from Bemina.
The GMC Anantnag cases include female (55) from Malaknag, male (65) from Shopian, male (60) from Qazigund, male (70) from Anantnag, male (NA) from Dogripora, male (34) from Yaripora Kulgam, male (40) from Anchidora, male (25) from Brariangan, male (37) from Shangus, six males (56, 45, 45, 65, 48, 42) from H C Gam, male (25) from Kulgam, male (55) from Danaw, female (32) from Kulgam, male (31) from Katrusoo.
Moreover, they said, 493 more COVID-19 patients have recovered—101 from Jammu Division and 392 from Kashmir Division. There are 8681 active cases—3267 in Jammu division and 5414 in Kashmir.
COVID-19: India records 1,61,736 new cases, 879 deaths
Vaccinations cross 10.85 cr doses
New Delhi: India on Tuesday reported 1,61,736 new cases of COVID-19 during the past 24 hours, pushing the total case tally to 1,36,89,453, the data by the Union Health Ministry stated on Thursday.
The death toll mounted to 1,71,058 with 879 more fatalities in the past day. The fatality rate stood at 1.25 per cent.
According to the Ministry data, the active cases rose by 63,689 to stand at 12,64,698. It is now 9.24 per cent of the total caseload.
The past 24 hours saw 97,168 people recovering from the deadly virus, taking the total recovery count to 1,22,53,697, which is 89.51 per cent of the case tally.
Meanwhile, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said that a total of 25,92,07,108 samples have been tested so far for coronavirus. Out of this, 14,00,122 were tested in the past one day.
On the vaccination front, a total of 10,85,33,085 people have been vaccinated across the country till now with 40,04,521 vaccinations administered in the past 24 hours.
COVID vaccinations cross 10.85 cr doses
Meanwhile, the cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 10.85 crore on Tuesday as the ‘Tika Utsav’ entered the third day, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said here.
Cumulatively, 10,85,33,085 vaccine doses have been administered through 16,08,448 sessions, as
per the provisional report till 0700 hrs this morning, the Ministry said.
These include 90,33,621 Health Care Workers (HCWs) who have taken the 1st dose and 55,58,103 HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 1,00,78,589 Front Line Workers (FLWs) (1st dose), 49,19,212 FLWs (2nd dose), 4,17,12,654 1st dose beneficiaries and 22,53,077 2nd dose beneficiaries more than 60 years old and 3,42,18,175 (1st dose) and 7,59,654 (2nd dose) beneficiaries aged 45 to 60 years.
Eight states account for 60.16 per cent of the total doses given so far in the country, the Ministry said.
‘Over 40 lakh vaccination doses were administered in the last 24 hours,’ the Ministry said.
As on Day-87 of the vaccination drive (April 12), 40,04,521 vaccine doses were given. Out of which, 34,55,640 beneficiaries were vaccinated across 52,087 sessions for 1st dose and 5,48,881 beneficiaries received 2nd dose of vaccine.
In terms of the number of daily doses administered globally, India continues to remain at the top with an average of 41,69,609 doses administered per day, the Ministry further said.
Let’s combat vaccine nationalism: China
Beijing: As the COVID-19 pandemic is still spreading globally and the world economy is still facing the risk of recession, China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged countries to join hands and combat “vaccine nationalism”.
“This unprecedented epidemic has made us realise deeply that the world is indeed a community with a shared future,” Wang said at an event at the foreign ministry on Monday.
Wang said that China has provided anti-epidemic materials to more than 160 countries and international organisations around the world so far and is providing urgently needed vaccines to more than 100 countries and international organizations.
China, he said, will continue to make its efforts to maintain the stability of the global anti-epidemic materials supply chain and provide support to countries in need.
“China will stick to solidarity and mutual assistance and join hands with other countries to eventually defeat the COVID-19 pandemic,” Xinhua news agency quoted Wang as saying.
He said China will adhere to opening-up and cooperation, and work with other countries to promote the recovery of the world economy.
“China, which continues to open wider to the outside world, will further deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with other countries and inject more impetus into the recovery of the global economy,” Wang said.
International cooperation not one-way street: Jaishankar
‘Will not close the door on others, equitable access to vaccines critically important’
New Delhi: India on Tuesday declared that it will not close the door on others and called for building a Global Fairness Coalition to ensure equity and access to vaccines for all to beat the coronavirus pandemic.
“Equitable access (to vaccines) is critically important in this (fight against the pandemic),” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at the Raisina Dialogue, the government’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geoecomics, that began on virtual platform in the capital.
He said that in diplomacy today, doing good is being smart and India’s Vaccine Maitri policy reflected the larger outlook of Vaisudhaiva Kutumbakam (world is one family).
India has supplied COVID-19 vaccines to 80 odd countries since January.
Jaishankar said India’s ability to manufacture a range of Covid-19 vaccines as an example of global cooperation and said this couldn’t be seen as a “one-way street”.
“Those who question international cooperation, I want people to understand that our ability to make vaccines is a result of international cooperation. International cooperation is not a one-way street where we give to others, somewhere short changing ourselves,” he added.
Jaishankar stressed that India must and will rise as an “enlightened power” and it “will not close the door on others.”
India and South Africa have proposed a temporary waiver of intellectual property (IP) rules related to COVID-19 vaccines at the World Trade Organisation so that drugmakers in poor countries can start production of effective vaccines sooner.
The EAM said post- COVID resilience requires additional engines of growth. He said equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccines can be done with the creation of additional manufacturing capabilities in countries such as India. Without that, “distributive justice by itself will not be adequate.”
Jaishankar also called for greater cooperation among developing countries saying that South-South cooperation should be converted to “practical initiatives.”
“The New India will step forward and do its part,” he stressed.
SKIMS stops routine admissions, surgeries: DAK
‘Cancer patients will suffer if their surgeries are delayed’
Srinagar: With SKIMS hospital stopping all routine admissions and surgeries, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday said patients will suffer immensely due to closure of these services.
“While it is critical to contain Covid resurgence, it is vitally important to take care of non-Covid patients as well,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan.
SKIMS hospital has ordered closure of all routine surgeries and admissions from April 7 in view of resurgence of Covid-19 cases.
“This could be detrimental for patients,” DAK President said.
“Cancer patients can progress in no time and their disease will spread if their surgeries are delayed.”
“Even delaying simple surgery like gall bladder stone removal could lead to major issues in the long run,” he said.
“Most chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, heart, lung, liver and kidney disease require monitoring and drug dose modifications, and if not done they can land up in complications.”
“Hundreds of patients every day are referred to this premier health institution for advanced care. Their fate hangs by a fine thread now,” he added.
“While we fight the novel coronavirus, we must ensure that the price to be paid is not with the lives of non-Covid patients.”
“That fight will be immoral and not worth waging,” Dr Nisar said.
“Non-Covid patients have been paying the price since the pandemic began.”
“We lost many lives last year because of reduced access to healthcare,” he said.
“At least 25% of those deaths could have been prevented, had we been able to take care of non-Covid patients as well.”
“We can’t wait for Covid to go and ignore patients who are suffering from other ailments,” said Dr Nisar.
“We need to implement strategies by which we can manage both Covid and non-Covid patients.”
“Hospitals should have separate wards with dedicated ICU’s for corona patients so that there is no disruption to the care of non-Covid patients,” he said.
“The existing healthcare infrastructure and manpower in hospitals is sufficient and adequate to address the increasing cases of Covid and at the same time manage non-Covid patients.”
LG visits Ramban asks NHAI to employ locals in ongoing projects
Directs district administration to construct community sanitary complexes along highway
Ramban: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Ramban and chaired a marathon meeting in which he reviewed the working of District Administration, besides taking stock of the effective implementation of development activities & flagship schemes by various departments.
The Lt Governor directed the Deputy Commissioner and other district officers to adopt an action oriented approach for prompt redressal of public grievances; besides reaching out to people with all the basic amenities. He further asked the concerned functionaries to closely monitor the ongoing development works for their implementation in right earnest and to achieve the set targets on developmental front.
The Lt Governor laid specific thrust on important public issues like 100% saturation of social security & beneficiary-oriented schemes and speedy completion of languishing projects.
While reviewing the healthcare sector, the Lt Governor observed that the Ayushman Bharat –SEHAT has been launched with a noble objective of providing universal health coverage in J&K and passed strict directions to CMO to achieve 100% coverage under the scheme.
He further directed for sensitizing the people about the benefits of the schemes, besides speeding up the process of distribution of Golden cards.
While reviewing the COVID-19 containment efforts of the District Administration, the Lt Governor directed the Deputy Commissioner to take all precautionary measures, especially in view of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and to ensure that COVID-19 appropriate behaviour is adopted by the people in the district. He also laid special emphasis on making serious efforts to intensify testing and vaccination.
The Lt Governor also reviewed the status of staff strength of the Health Department, especially Doctors and stressed on rationalizing the human resources for providing better healthcare services to all.
The Lt Governor observed that the area being accident prone, directions were already passed for establishment of Trauma centre in order to provide requisite medicare facilities to the people.
Terming better road connectivity as a key feature in the socio-economic development of any region, the Lt Governor reviewed progress of PMGSY road projects under execution in Ramban and Banihal divisions and directed for completion of all road projects in the district to strengthen the road network. He also took stock of rates of construction material being used in various projects.
The Lt Governor asked the NHAI to provide employment to local youth in ongoing national projects, besides providing them skill development training in required trades.
NHAI authorities were also directed to ensure proper maintenance of existing national highways, besides constructing crash barriers and parapets at all vulnerable locations to avoid road mishaps.
While reviewing the functioning of Jal Shakti department, the Lt Governor directed the said department to complete all the projects taken up under languishing and other schemes in stipulated time period.
He observed that under Jal Jeevan Mission, Government is targeting to provide piped water supply (Har Ghar Nal se Jal) to every household and called upon all the stakeholders to complement Government’s efforts for its effective implementation on ground.
During the meeting, threadbare discussion was also held on development and growth of the industrial sector in the district. The Lt Governor directed the Deputy Commissioner to submit a comprehensive plan for the establishment of Industrial estate in Ramban.
He also passed specific directions to the District Administration to identify suitable land for establishing Solid Waste Management plants.
The Lt Governor directed the functionaries of Rural Development Department to take comprehensive measures for the timely completion of Panchayat Ghars, besides starting the work on newly sanctioned infrastructure to facilitate the PRI representatives.
With a view to extending hand-holding to the young Entrepreneurs who are interested in starting their own business ventures, the Lt Governor instructed the Lead Bank Manager to ensure loan facility being made available to youth identified during the Back to Village programme.
Education and Social Welfare departments were directed to register all eligible students under Scholarship Schemes by ending May. Directions were also passed to Director School Education to rationalize the teaching staff in the district.
Emphasizing on strengthening the e-Governance ecosystem, the Lt Governor called for regular updating of all Government departments’ websites with latest information. He further asked the officers to acquaint themselves with all online services being made available for the ease of the people.
The Lt Governor, while reviewing the Power Sector, directed the Executive Engineer JPDCL to ensure metering of every household, besides collecting pending revenue (Electricity bills) from consumers. He also took stock of transformers repairing and maintenance status in the district.
The Lt Governor also reviewed the preparedness being made by the district administration for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and passed necessary directions to the administration for ensuring the provision of adequate facilities to the visiting Yatris.
He also directed the district administration to construct community sanitary complexes along the national highway and asked them to prepare a comprehensive maintenance and sanitation plan for the same.
A detailed review of the progress under Social welfare, ICDS, NRLM, Fisheries, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Agriculture, Horticulture & allied sectors, public services, Aadhar seeding with ration cards, besides implementation of developmental projects under Back to Village programmes, was taken by the Lt Governor during the meeting.
The Lt Governor also reviewed the security scenario of the district. While presenting a report on security issues, SSP Ramban, PD Nitya apprised the Lt Governor with a security plan besides highlighting the importance of creating new police units in various parts of the district.
Earlier, Mussarat Islam, Deputy Commissioner Ramban gave a detailed overview of the development scenario in the district.
Meanwhile, the Lt Governor interacted with several delegations including DDC Chairperson, DDC members, BDC Chairpersons, Municipal Councils, PRIs, Bar Association Ramban and Political parties and took first hand appraisal of their concerning issues and demands.
Underlining the important role of PRIs in grassroot development, the Lt Governor observed that the government has doubled the District Development plan (District Capex Budget) for the year Financial Year 2021-22 and asked all the members of three-tier of Panchayati Raj Institutions to prepare a comprehensive development plan for implementing allocated plan/ projects to ensure overall development of the district.
Responding to the issue pertaining to development of sports infrastructure, the Lt Governor directed DC Ramban to identify a suitable land for the sports stadium. He also asked the DC to address all genuine issues highlighted by the various delegations and public representatives.
On being apprised of the issue of construction of a bridge over the river Chenab in Maitra, the Lt Governor informed that the funds have been allocated to complete the same for the convenience of general public.
The Lt Governor also directed the NHAI to construct an overhead bridge to facilitate the people, especially students of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Banihal.
A delegation led by the DDC Chairperson, Ramban, Shamshad Shan and Vice-Chairperson, Rabia Beig highlighted the issues pertaining to establishment of University Campus in Ramban, Women Degree College Banihal, start of work on Sawalkote Hydro Power Project, fire tenders for all blocks, up-gradation of schools, Blood Bank for Banihal Hospital and construction of a new Accidental Hospital at Ramsoo.
Similarly, a delegation of BDC Chairpersons highlighted the issues related to land and damage compensation, enhancement of funds in BDC development plan and Tribal plan.
Delegations of MC Ramban, Batote and Banihal raised various development issues like potable water supply, expansion of Bus stand Ramban.
Delegations of political parties, civil society and Bar association also highlighted issues of public importance and sought early redressal of the same
BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Dr. Raghav Langer, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Sh. Mukesh Singh, IGP Jammu; Abdul Jabbar, DIG DKR range; JS Johar SSP Traffic; Chief Engineers, HoDs of various departments, District and Sectoral officers attended the meeting.
