Day: February 12, 2019

  • Rs 50 for a cup of tea and Rs 50 for mobile charging’ Kashmir-bound stranded passengers rue their fate*

    Rs 50 for a cup of tea and Rs 50 for mobile charging’ Kashmir-bound stranded passengers rue their fate*

    Kashmir-bound passengers stranded in Jammu for past three weeks due to highway closure have been facing immense problems. The callous attitude of local Jammu population towards them has made things more worse even as the RSS and BJP backed anti-Kashmir protests are intensifying sending a shock and scary waves for the people from Kashmir especially among women and kids.

    Sensing trouble, the Jammu city Police Chief asked stranded passengers not to assemble anywhere for the registration. He made it clear that nowhere in Jammu city, stranded passengers are being registered for air lifting.

    The stranded passengers who are short of money and other resources are finding it hard to fill their belly. “You won’t believe, I was asked to pay Rs 50 to charge my cell phone by a shopkeeper in Jammu. That time I realized, some people in Jammu city have extensive greed for money who seek pleasure in exploiting the helpless. I truly believe in Kashmiriyat and am sure if these people will face the same situation in Kashmir, they will get a red carpet welcome,” said Ghulam Muhammad Bhat from Aligund Tral to news agency CNS.

    These passengers who have been urging the government to take immediate steps to clear the road or airlift them to Kashmir are spending their nights at bus stand, shrines, mosques and hostels. “We look like beggars here. Administration is doing nothing for us,” said another stranded passenger.

    As the RSS and BJP backed protests against stranded passengers intensified on Tuesday, some philanthropists from Sikh community opened up the gates of several Gurudwaras for these Kashmir bound stranded passengers. The local protesters accuse Kashmiri stranded passengers of raising pro-Pakistan slogans during an anti-government demonstration.

    “Dear all Kashmiris especially Muslim brothers and sisters who are stranded at Jammu Bus Stand due to closure of Jammu Srinagar Highway are requested to go to any Gurdwara in Jammu like Chand Kour, BC Road ,Nanak Nagar and Digiana Ashram. Sikh community has started free Langar and accommodation for everyone,” wrote one Channi Singh on his facebook account.

    Reports said that over 1000 people are stranded due to closure of the highway due to snowfall and landslides.

    “Government should airlift stranded passengers as there are women and children who are suffering badly,” they said adding that prices of commodities have been hiked as there is no market checking to put rates in order. “Some of the shopkeepers are taking undue advantage of our miseries,” they said and alleged they have to pay Rs 50 for the cup of a tea. (CNS)

  • 13 Corporaters join PDP, “Our party under Mehbooba Mufti is a vibrant force: Khurshid Aalam

    13 Corporaters join PDP, “Our party under Mehbooba Mufti is a vibrant force: Khurshid Aalam

     

    Srinagar, February 12: At least 13 corporators joined People’s Democratic Party on Tuesday.

    Reports said that the corporators who joined PDP are the supporters of Deputy Mayor Sheikh Imran. Those who joined the party are Sumaira Akhtar, Nazira, Inayat Ahmed, Aqib Renzu, Arif Baba, Waheed Dar, Farooq Mir, Ashraf Palapori, Fancy Ashraf Jan, Shezad, Nighat, Kulsuma and Firdous Ahmed.

    All these corporters joined the party in presence of senior party leaders Abdul Rehman Veeri, Muhammad Khurshid Aalam, Muhammad Ashraf Mir and Ajaz Ahmed Rather.

    Sources said that SMC Deputy Mayor Sheikh Imran is likely to join PDP in coming days.

    PDP senior leader Muhammad Khurshid Aalam told news agency CNS that besides these 13 corporters, 4 others were also ready to join the party, however, they are stranded in Jammu. He said PDP has become the party with largest number of Corporaters in its kitty. He said that the joining of Corpora

  • *Missing notice*

    *Missing notice*

     

    Surinder Singh son of Chamail Singh resident of Siot Nowshera is missing from his house from Sunday evening.

    Family members of the missing man have lodged a report in police station.

    People are requested to have a sharp look and to inform police on phone numbers 01292262515, 9419142993 in case the missing boy is spotted anywhere.

    Your help can save a precious life.

    Notice issued by District Police Rajouri

  • Jammu sikh community make an example of humanity..

    Jammu sikh community make an example of humanity..

    Some students of Jammu including Bajrangdall activists pelted stone on stranded Kashmiris in Jammu due to road closed and another side Sikh community make an example of humanity  and they  have opened free Langer (Food) for the stranded Kashmiri muslims passengers at several places at Jammu .

  • District administration Rajouri to organise Pirpanjal Premier League(PPL)  Teams from Twin border districts to participate_

    District administration Rajouri to organise Pirpanjal Premier League(PPL) Teams from Twin border districts to participate_

     

    Rajouri Feb.12: The District Development Commissioner, Rajouri, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today convened a meeting with District youth services and sports officer ,Rajouri,Swarn Singh,Abdul Khabir Nodal officer Khelo India, officer of the NYK and other officers of other concerned department to finalize the arrangements for organising pir panjal premier league under Khelo India on 16-17 February 2019.

    DDC said the main aim of organizing this T-20 format cricket PPL is to promote the sports culture among youth of the twin districts and channelise their energy in a positive and constructive manner.
    It was also decided that four teams, two from Rajouri and two from district Poonch will participate in the tournament. The winner Team will get a trophy and cash prize of ₹50,000. The runner up Team will get a trophy and cash prize of ₹ 25,000. Besides, the man of the match and man of the tournaments will also be rewarded. The tournament will be held at District Police line Rajouri. All The players shall be provided complete uniform team wise.

    The DDC instructed the concerned officers to extended full cooperation to the organizers of the event and provided requisite infrastructure and sports material including mat, balls, uniforms.

    The meeting was attended by SSP, Rajouri, Yougal Manhas, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, Sher Singh, District Youth services and sports officer, Swarn Singh, Nodal officer Khelo India, Dr. Abdul Khabir.

  • Guv’s another snub to NC, PDP; says no to new divisions  Sets up high-level Panel to address Kargil’s concerns  Come to submit recommendations to Govt soon

    Guv’s another snub to NC, PDP; says no to new divisions Sets up high-level Panel to address Kargil’s concerns Come to submit recommendations to Govt soon

    JAMMU: In another major snub to National Conference and People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Governor Satya Pal Malik has ruled out sanction of any more divisions in Jammu and Kashmir and announced formation of high-level Committee of Secretaries, headed by Principal Secretary, Planning Development and Monitoring Department (PDMP), Rohit Kansal, to take up the issues raised by the people of Kargil following grant of divisional status to Ladakh.
    Speaking to reporters, the Governor said this (the grant of divisional status) was long standing demand of Leh and Kargil, which has been conceded by the Government.
    “It was necessary (to grant divisional status to Ladakh),” he said.
    In response to a question on demand raised from some quarters especially by National Conference and PDP for divisional status to ‘Chenab Valley’ and Pir Panjal range, Malik replied in negative.
    National Conference and PDP have been openly supporting the demand for grant of divisional status to ‘Chenab Valley’ comprising Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts and Pir Panjal range including twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch.
    National Conference vice president and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had gone to the extent of declaring that when his party is voted to power, it will grant divisional status to `Chenab Valley’ and Pir Panjal range. However, the BJP has categorically opposed such a demand saying it was motivated by vested political interests of the two parties (NC and PDP).
    “It (divisional status) was imperative for both the districts of Leh and Kargil,” Malik said.
    This was another snub of Governor Satya Pal Malik to National Conference and People’s Democratic Party of Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti respectively, the previous being on the charges leveled by the two leaders that the Malik was politicizing the Raj Bhawan.
    In response, Malik had stated that the Raj Bhawan was representative of the President of India, whose Government is in New Delhi. “If they (the two parties) continue to abuse the Government, somebody has to reply,” he had stated.
    Meanwhile, the Governor today announced formation of a high-level Committee of Secretaries to look into the issues raised by the people of Kargil after grant of divisional status to Ladakh. The people of Kargil, cutting across their party affiliations, have been demanding rotational status of divisional headquarters i.e. six months in Leh and six months in Kargil.
    Official sources told the Excelsior that the Committee of the Secretaries will be headed by Principal Secretary, Planning Development and Monitoring Department (PDMP), Rohit Kansal and will have Secretaries including Administrative Secretary, Ladakh Affairs Department.
    Terms of reference of the Committee are being worked out, they said, adding a formal order to this effect would be issued shortly.
    “The Committee is being mandated to visit Kargil, meet the stakeholders, listen to their issues and submit recommendations to the Governor as to what could be done to address issues raised by the people,” sources said.
    Setting up of the Committee is being considered as a significant step by the Governor’s administration to cool down the highly surcharged atmosphere in Kargil, where the people have hit the streets for past three days ever since the Government announced divisional status to Ladakh with permanent headquarters of the Divisional Commissioner, Inspector General of Police and other senior officers in Leh.
    An official handout issued tonight said the Governor and the Government have taken note of the sentiments of the people of Kargil, following the decision to create a new Administrative / Revenue Division of Ladakh. The creation of the division has been a long standing need of the people of Ladakh.
    “Ladakh has two districts, Kargil and Leh, and the Government is equally sensitive to the needs and aspirations of both districts. It is also aware of the administrative needs of the region and the connectivity challenges.
    “It is with this in mind that the Government decision also included the formation of a Committee of very senior officers of the State to determine the location and scope and size of Division level offices, their staffing, size and most importantly, their location in the division,” the spokesman said.
    This Committee will submit it’s report only after interacting with all stakeholders and understanding their needs. It will submit this in a very short time.
    The Government urged all parties to be patient. “Everyone’s interest will be taken care of as that is the objective of the Government.”

  • Majid Jahangir Accorded Warm Send Off

    Majid Jahangir Accorded Warm Send Off

    SHOPIAN :- The District Administration Shopian today organised an impressive function to bid farewell to outgoing Assistant Commissioner Revenue Majid Jahangir who had been transferred and posted as Special Officer Auqaf after one and a half year tenure in the district.

    Deputy Commissioner Dr. Owais Ahmed, Addl. DDC Mohd Salim Malik, Addl. DC Shabir Ahmad Bhat, Assistant Commissioner Development Zubair Shah, DSWO Mohammad Shafait, District Informatics Officer Nuvaid Khan among others were present on the occasion.

    On the occasion, speakers while enumerating various qualities the official possess extended their best wishes to him for all endeavours in future. The Deputy Commissioner Dr. Owais highly acknowledged contributions of officer in smooth and proactive functioning of district administration and appreciated the way he has delivered the services assigned to his chair while maintaining utmost transparency and accountability.

    ADDC, ADC and ACD while wishing him good luck for new posting said he has unique leadership qualities, have vast knowledge and experience in the field of administration, possess a compassionate a heart to understand the problems of common folk and full of optimism and hope. They added that his unwavering integrity and dedication towards work has made him a distinguished fellow.

    Speaking on the occasion, Majid Jahangir thanked district administration especially DDC, ADDC and ADC for extending all sort of support in performing of his official duties and expressed his resolve to work with added zeal for common masses. He said his tenure at Shopian has been a great learning experience which enriched his professional acumen.