Day: December 7, 2024

  • Police intercept vehicles carrying minor minerals without permission

    Police intercept vehicles carrying minor minerals without permission

    GNS ONLINE NEWS PORTAL

    RAJOURI DEC 07:-Kandi Police Station team of Rajouri district has taken action against tractor trolleys operating illegally and transporting mineral material.

    Rajouri Police intercepted these three tractor trolleys carrying minor minerals from river Aans without permission.

    The vehicles include:Tractor Trolley JK11G/4990, driven by Freed Ahmed, son of Ali Mohd, resident of Jaglanoo, Kotranka.Tractor Trolley JK11H 2504, driven by Mohd Altaf, son of Mohd Iqbal, resident of Jaglanoo, Kotranka.
    Tractor Trolley Chasis No. 006518563C1 driven by Shafayat Ali, son of Wali Mohd, resident of Hubbi, Kotranka.

    We take environmental regulations and law enforcement seriously police said adding that these intercepts demonstrate our commitment to protecting our natural resources.

  • Dy.CM holds Public Darbar at Narian Rajouri ; ‘Directs officers to conduct field visits for effective grievance redressal

    Dy.CM holds Public Darbar at Narian Rajouri ; ‘Directs officers to conduct field visits for effective grievance redressal

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    RAJOURI DEC 07: Deputy Chief Minister, Surindar Kumar Choudhary today presided over a public Darbar at Narian to address the grievances and developmental concerns of the local population.

    The event witnessed a warm reception from the general public, who welcomed the Deputy CM with enthusiasm and expressed their gratitude for the government’s commitment to addressing grassroots-level issues.

    The residents of Narian and surrounding panchayats raised various issues related to infrastructure, public services, and welfare schemes.
    During the Darbar, the locals brought several issues and demands before the Deputy CM like construction and upgradation of Dagani road, Sankat road, Narian to Dagani road, motorable bridge in Sangpur panchayat, as well as the Zinda Peer bridge, concerns over mining-related issues, demarcation of mining blocks, repairs to irrigation canals and crates near riversides, requests for improved water supply, replacement of wooden electric poles in Dagani, Sangpur, and nearby panchayats. They also demanded enhanced ambulance services, bank branch in the area, inclusion of left-out beneficiaries under PMAY, operationalization of Aanganwadi centres, and a Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Sangpur, inflated electricity bills and the need for registration of genuine beneficiaries under labour welfare schemes.

    The Deputy CM, Surindar Choudhary listened patiently to the grievances and issued on-the-spot directions to concerned officers for redressal.

    He emphasized on the importance of transparent governance and directed the officers to conduct field visits to ensure grievances are addressed effectively.
    On the occasion, key decisions were taken like like inclusion of critical road projects in phased development plans on a priority basis, assurance of water supply to every household under the Jal Jeevan Mission, immediate replacement of wooden electric poles in the affected panchayats, preparation of a proposal for inclusion of five additional panchayats into Nowshera block and timely demarcation of mining blocks to address public concerns. Also, directions were given to Labour Department for registration of genuine beneficiaries as well as officers were asked for speedy redressal of grievances, particularly for welfare schemes and public utilities.

    The Darbar was attended by senior officers, including ADC Sunderbani (holding additional charge of ADC Nowshera) Rajeev Magotra; CMO Manohar Rana; ExEn R&B Rajouri Sardar Khan; ExEn R&B Nowshera and Kalakote Mohammad Aftab; ExEn PMGSY Rajouri Shahid Mustafa, and ALC Pradyot Gupta, among others.

  • Several sociopolitical Activists condemn the FIR lodged against Safeer Choudhary and others.

    Several sociopolitical Activists condemn the FIR lodged against Safeer Choudhary and others.

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    JAMMU DEC 07:-A joint press conference was held today in Jammu, where representatives from various socio-political organizations, including the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), along with activists and community leaders, gathered to condemn the FIR lodged against socio-political activist Advocate Safeer Choudhary, religious clerics Mudaser Jalali and Dr. Rajinder Prasad Thappa. The FIR was filed under Sections 126(2) and 191(2) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for allegedly organizing a peaceful protest on November 30, 2024, in response to the tragic killings in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.

    The press conference was initiated by Sunny Kant Chib, Chairman of the Human Rights Council of India, Jammu and Kashmir, who spoke passionately about the importance of protecting fundamental rights and defending democracy. He strongly condemned the FIR as an attempt to suppress voices calling for justice and communal harmony.

    Following him, Altaf Hussain Shah, Vice President of AAP Jammu Province, emphasized the need for safeguarding citizens’ constitutional rights, including the Right to Freedom of Speech, Religion, and Peaceful Assembly. He expressed his deep concern over the selective targeting of activists and religious leaders involved in the peaceful protest and highlighted the chilling effect such actions could have on democratic participation in the region.

    Hamidullah Bhat, District President of AAP Anantnag, spoke out against the attempts to stifle dissent through unjust legal actions, stressing that the protest had been peaceful and aimed at promoting justice and unity among communities. He warned that actions like these undermine the democratic values that the nation is built upon.

    Hafiz Mohd Sabir, Imam of Jamia Masjid Qamar Colony Sunjwan Jammu, also addressed the conference, reinforcing the call for unity among all religious and social communities in the region. He emphasized that the protest was not only a response to the violence in Sambhal but also a demonstration of solidarity in the face of growing attempts to divide and intimidate peaceful citizens.

    Gulzar Hussain, AAP Youth Sangathan Mantri Jammu Province, passionately urged the authorities to stop targeting individuals based on their activism and religious background. He emphasized the importance of protecting the right to protest peacefully, which is enshrined in the Constitution, and warned that any attempt to curtail this right would have long-term negative consequences for the country’s democratic values.

    In addition, Dr. Sameer Choudhary, NYF State President, and Asif Gill, socio-political activist, also addressed the gathering, both condemning the police’s actions as a violation of democratic norms. Dr. Choudhary called for a transparent and impartial investigation, while Asif Gill expressed concerns about the growing climate of fear and repression, which threatens the right of citizens to voice their grievances.

    Leaders from various religious and socio-political backgrounds joined forces to demand the immediate quashing of the FIRs against the activists and religious leaders, and an impartial investigation free from communal bias. They reiterated that the protest was peaceful and aimed at seeking justice and promoting communal harmony in light of the tragic events in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.

    The conference concluded with a united call to defend constitutional rights and to ensure justice for the activists. The leaders urged the authorities to act fairly and impartially, warning that suppressing peaceful dissent would set a dangerous precedent, erode public trust in democratic institutions, and deepen societal divisions. The collective stance was clear: a united front in defense of democracy, justice, and the fundamental rights of every citizen.