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Day: February 17, 2023

  • DDC, MC finalise old bus stand site for multi-car parking facility Design the blueprint as per the site: Vikas Kundal asks PWD officials.

    DDC, MC finalise old bus stand site for multi-car parking facility Design the blueprint as per the site: Vikas Kundal asks PWD officials.

    GNS ONLINE RAJOURI 
    SHYAM SOOD 

    RAJOURI, FEBRUARY 17:–With the selection of the old bus stand site for the construction of am multi-car parking facility, it is hoped that in the future the inhabitants of Rajouri town, especially the old town, may get relief from traffic congestion on the roads.

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    In this connection, a joint meeting of the Municipal Council and Councillors was chaired by the District Development Commissioner (DDC), Vikas Kundal to finalise the site for the construction of multi-car parking facility.
    The meeting was attended by the President of MC, Arif Jatt, along with councillors Sanjay Sharma, Rajinder Gupta, Shahida Dar, Pushpinder Gupta, Rajesh Gupta, and Mushtaq Hussain, besides ADC, Sachin Dev Singh; EXN PWD, Maqbool Hussain; EO MC, Yaqoob Hussain, and other officials.
    Vikas Kundal reviewed the options available for the location of the multi-car parking facility and directed the officials to finalise a site that is convenient for the public and does not affect the day-to-day activities of the nearby shops and establishments.
    After a detailed discussion, the old bus stand site was selected for the same.
    Vikas Kundal directed the PWD authorities to design the blueprint as per the site and the vehicles plying in the area.
    He also instructed them to ensure that the shops are not affected during the construction work.
    “The multi-car parking facility will provide the much-needed parking space to the residents and visitors to Rajouri besides easing the traffic congestion on the roads and will also provide an opportunity for the town’s commercial establishments to grow,” said the DDC, Vikas Kundal.
    “MC Rajouri has been directed to ensure that the construction work is completed within the stipulated time and that the facility is made operational at the earliest,” he added.
    The DDC expressed gratitude to the councillors of MC Rajouri for their cooperation in finalizing the location for the multi-car parking facility & urged them to continue their efforts towards the development of the town and to work towards providing the best facilities to the residents of the district.

  • Bunjwah residents face acute power cuts for weeks together, Consumers alleged harrassment and use of abusive language by employees of PDD posted in Bunjwah

    Bunjwah residents face acute power cuts for weeks together, Consumers alleged harrassment and use of abusive language by employees of PDD posted in Bunjwah

    GNS ONLINE CHENAB VALLEY

    SHAFQAT SHEIKH

    The much-highlighted issue of unscheduled power cuts in the Bunjwah region has thrown life out of gear for residents across the Kishtwar and Doda district particularly the Bunjwah region with a population of 40000 souls. “The power supply in the area is inconsistent round the clock and has continuous shutdown from week to week in a month and more than 20 hours in a day”. A Social Activist Mohd Ashraf Wani while addressing media said that a complete shutdown continues from week to week that is likely to hit every sector of the society where unscheduled power cuts have become a headache for consumers. Adding that many repeated requests being made before higher authorities about the curtailment of electricity but until day no improvement came to be seen as both officers are handed in gloves and employees posted in the Bunjwah area are continually harassing the general society and creating a fear on the pretext of hiking power tariffs. Alleging that all these employees are registering power connections to innocent consumers who have not even constructed a separate house or whose house is still under construction house is still under construction by way of harassing them to collect a hefty amount from these consumers.
    Adil Hussain, a local resident, said that these employees misbehave and use abusive and unparliamentary language with the consumers by way of creating fear in society. Adding that there are various complaints against these employees and allegations of corruption and misuse of electrical materials but unfortunately, the higher authorities are defending them and harassing the consumers.
    The demand for electricity has increased in the Chenab valley, but the department does not have a proper system on the ground as the field staff employees are collecting huge amounts in the name of the commission. Not only power cuts, but the poles and wires installed in the Bunjwah region are also damaged, as they are not repaired for several years. It is a matter of concern that the Power Development Department in Bunjwah had become only a name as no improvement came to be seen on the ground. As it was not enough that electricity cuts and flat rates were routines of PDD, despite collecting huge amounts as monthly fares from consumers, PDD failed to replace wooden poles without insulators and wires attached to green trees. It is important to mention here that various repeated requests were made before concerned officers of PDD regarding various issues of electric cuts in Bunjwah, besides assuring for redressal of grievances, authorities forced consumers to pay monthly bills, said one Ashiq Wani of Bunjwah.
    The general society of bunjwah had demanded the personal intervention of the J&K Lieutenant Governor and Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar to personally intervene in this matter and take necessary steps in providing a better electricity supply in the Bunjwah region and taking stern action against all those employees who are continuously harassing innocent consumers by way of creating fear among them on the pretext of hiking power tariffs.
    (The author is Freelance Writer and Columnist from Bunjwah Kishtwar and can be reached at freelancershafqat@gmail.com 09419974577)

  • DDC Rajouri inaugurates new office building of District Information Centre Rajouri

    DDC Rajouri inaugurates new office building of District Information Centre Rajouri

    GNS ONLINE RAJOURI 

    RAJOURI, FEBRUARY 17:– District Development Commissioner (DDC) Rajouri, Vikas Kundal, inaugurated the new office building of District Information Centre Rajouri in a government building, today. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Imran Kataria, DSWO, Wakeel Ahmed Bhat, DIO, Narinder Kumar and local media representatives.

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    The new office building of the District Information Centre has been set up in a spacious and modern government building, which will help to improve the quality of information dissemination in the district.
    Speaking on the occasion, the DDC emphasized the importance of effective communication in today’s fast-paced world and hoped that the new office building will help in achieving this objective.
    “The District Information Centre plays a crucial role in disseminating information related to government policies, schemes, and other important updates among the citizens of the district. The new office building is equipped with the latest technology and modern facilities that will help the District Information Centre to carry out its functions more efficiently and effectively,” said DDC Vikas Kundal.
    He further added that the District Administration is committed to promote transparency and accountability in its functioning, and the District Information Centre will play a significant role in achieving this goal.
    The DDC said that the District administration is working on the plan to provide the government buildings to all the government offices working from the rented accommodations.
    The DDC said the newly inaugurated office building will also provide a platform to local media representatives to interact with the district administration and cover important events and developments in the district.
    “The District Information Centre will act as a bridge between the district administration and the local media and facilitate smooth and effective communication,” he said.
    The DDC also appreciated the hard work of officials and staff of the District Information Centre in setting up the new office building. He also urged them to continue their efforts towards ensuring efficient functioning of the District Information Centre and promoting transparency in the district administration.
    NO: PR/DDI/J-6109//