SHYAM SOOD
RAJOURI DECEMBER 20:– Despite the constitution of high power committees, headed by the Superintending Engineer (SE), Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL), and Executive Engineer, JPDCL Rajouri and supported by the trained personnel of MES, the electricity could be restored only in about 15% areas in and around district HQs at Rajouri.
When contacted Sandeep Seth, SE, JPDCL straightway said: “Facing multiple problems in the restoration of power supplies in the absence of manpower (employees who are on indefinite strike)”.
The Power Department employees are on indefinite strike in favour of their demands.
The men in olive green uniforms finding difficult to trace the faults reportedly caused by the employees before heading for a strike.
“For the last more than 48 hours army personnel continuing their efforts to restore power supply in more than 80% areas and for that, they are in continuous touch with the engineers of different companies to remove the defects,” said sources.
Another senior officer of the Power department was of the view that due to many problems the army personnel will face difficulties in restoring the power on the entire feeders.
At present, there are about 112 feeders of 11KV line and at present, about 15% are working and the people suffering a lot in the absence of power for the last more than three days.
Inhabitants of Manjakot, Kotranka, and in some parts of Sunderbani, Kalakot, Nowshera, and Rajouri tehsils are facing complete shutdown of the power.
While addressing the people of Union Territory of J&K on Monday, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said: “Hundred percent power supplies will be restored by tomorrow (Tuesday)”.
White Knight Corps in a Tweet said: “Indian Army restores electricity in Rajouri & Poonch. To ensure uninterrupted power supply to population of Rajouri & Poonch districts in the chilling winter, Indian Army restored the disrupted electricity services due to the ongoing strike of govt employees”.
It will be clear by tomorrow evening in how many areas the electricity was restored.
Day: December 20, 2021
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Electricity crises continue to hit Rajouri people despite claims of power restoration.
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100% electricity to be restored by tomorrow;Says some people don’t want change on ground, Govt committed to ensure 24 hours electricity in next 5 years LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, December 20 (KNO): Admitting that the people have suffered immensely in the last two days due to the strike called by the Power Development Department (PDD) employees, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that 100 per cent electricity across Jammu and Kashmir will be restored by tomorrow.
He, however, said that some people don’t want to ensure 24 hours electricity to the people and that they expect the administration to function according to their will, which is never going to happen.
Sinha, who was addressing a gathering during a function today, said that the people across Jammu and Kashmir have suffered badly due to the strike called by the PDD employees.
The people across Jammu and Kashmir have been expecting 24 hours electricity since long and some reforms have been made by the administration in the last eight months, he said, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), adding that in the next four-five years, the consumers will be able to get 24 hours electricity.
However, he said that some people don’t want the change to happen for a long time and never took any step in this regard.
With regard to the restoration of electricity in affected areas, he said that Army, NHPC, and other persons have been roped in to restore the electricity, adding that 60 per cent electricity has been restored till yesterday and by tomorrow 100 per cent electricity will be restored across Jammu and Kashmir.
“Unlike other places, J&K lacks 24-hour electricity. With the assistance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 236 projects of transmission and others have been completed,” he said, adding that the government will be able to ensure 3500 MW electricity to the people in the coming four-five years to ensure 24 hours electricity.
He further said that the administration is not going to function as per the will of some people, but will take reformative measures for the wellbeing of the people—(KNO)
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Shakir Bhat conveyed his “heartfelt condolences” to Syed Nisar Bukhari over his mother’s death.
Handwara December 20:–North Kashmir GNS Online Corrospondant Shakir Bhat Condolance over the demise of Mother of Syed Nisar Bukhari of Hajibal Baramulla
In a condolence message issued here, Bhat prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and courage to his family, relatives, friends and associates to bear this huge loss. “May Almighty Allah grant eternal peace to the departed soul. Bhat extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and pray for endurance to them to face this difficult time.
“My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. Your mother was an amazing woman and she will truly be missed.“I will always remember the special times your mother and I spent together.
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DC Rajouri chairs introductory meet with all District/Sectoral officers;Quality disposal of genuine public concerns should be the topmost priority: DC
Launches a calendar of activities for GGW
RAJOURI, DECEMBER 20: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal today chaired a maiden introductory meeting with all District/Sectoral Officers here in the Conference Hall of the PWD Dak Bungalow.
Among the others, SSP, Mohd Aslam; ADDC, Pawan Kumar; DFO Rajouri, Arshdeep Singh; DFO Nowshera, Neelima Shah; ADC Rajouri, Sachin Dev Singh; ADC Sunderbani, Vinod Kumar Behnal; ADC Nowshera, Sukhdev Singh Sambayal; ADC Kalakote, Krishan Lal; ACR, Tahir Mustafa Malik; ACD, Sushil Khajuria; CEO RDA, Vivek Puri; DSEO, Bilal Rashid Mir; ACP, Abdul Rashid Kohli; PO ICDS, Kartar Singh; AC Defence, Saleem Qureshi besides all District and Sectoral officers attended the meeting.
Addressing the officers, the Deputy Commissioner enjoined upon them to make endeavours aimed to ensure prompt execution of works and holistic development of the district. He further asked the officers to work with utmost dedication and commitment for the general welfare of the public.
He asked to ensure complete interdepartmental coordination leading to the planned execution of works and development in the district.
DC also asked the officers to remain stationed at their Headquarters and don’t leave their offices without prior permission of the DM.
He also launched a calendar of activities for Good Governance Week which will be celebrated across the district from 20 to 25th of December.
Highlighting the objective of the Good Governance Week, the DC said that the program aims to take good administration down to villages and dispose of public grievances.
He also informed that a series of activities will be organised to redress pending public grievances and provide quality services to them at their doorsteps.
Directing the officers to make added efforts for the successful celebrations of Good Governance Week, he said the week would be celebrated under the Aegis of the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav with the theme ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur’.
DC asked them to adopt a people-friendly attitude to ensure redressal of public grievances in a time-bound manner without causing any inconvenience to the general public.
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DC Rajouri reviews implementation and progress of scholarship schemes in district;Make added efforts for effective implementation of welfare schemes: DC to officers
Fixed 03 days deadline for clearing scholarship pendency at school level; 02 days at College level
Rajouri, December, 20:- The implementation of various scholarship schemes for ST, OBC, physically Handicap and Economically Backward Classes was today reviewed by Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal here at a meeting.
Among the others, CEO Education, Abdul Majid; Principals of GDCs, District Social Welfare Officer, Wakeel Ahmed Bhatt, Tehsildars besides other concerned officers attended the meeting.
Discussing the scholarship schemes being implemented by the Social Welfare and Education department including ST, SC, OBC and Pahari for pre and post-matric students, the DC sought a detailed report from the HODs about the scholarship disbursed among the students so far who in turn briefed about the same.
DC asked the concerned officer to take concrete measures to cover all eligible beneficiaries under the schemes and ensure that no eligible student in the district is left out from availing of the benefits of scholarship schemes.
He also directed the CEO of Education to clear the pendency concerning disbursement, and registration of students under scholarship within three days and Principals of GDCs in two days.
While reviewing other welfare schemes being implemented by the department in the district, the DC exhorted the officers to ensure effective implementation of all schemes in a focused and concerted way so that the desired objectives are achieved at the grassroots level.
He also stressed holding mass awareness programs about various schemes of the Social Welfare Department utilising the latest methods of mass communication as well as social media at village and block level.
