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  • DC Kishtwar flags off group of 30 Orchardists for Horti- Expo 2021

    DC Kishtwar flags off group of 30 Orchardists for Horti- Expo 2021

    Muntsir Giri

    Kishtwar, FEBRUARY 20:–Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Ashok Sharma today flagged off a group of 30 Orchardists drawn from different zones of district Kishtwar for their particitapiton in Horti- Expo 2021scheduled to be held on 21st and 22nd at Gulshan Ground Jammu.

    Chief Horticulture Officer Kishtwar, Mushtaq Ahmed Wani, Staff of Horticulture department besides large number of Orchardists of District Kishtwar remained present on the occasion.

    CHO Kishtwar informed that orchadists will visit in Horti- Expo 2021 aimed to provide valuable information to the ordchadists besides apart from products and services related to horticulture, the expo will provide farmers inputs on productivity, Haverst management, indigenous technical know-how and best farming practices to the orchadists.

    While interacting with the Orchardists, DC Kishtwar highlighted the importance of Horticulture and said that the sector plays an important role in socio economic development besides contributing significantly to economy of the region.

    He asked Orchadists to get well acquainted with the latest techniques, skills and technical know-how in Horti Expo 2021 and apply same things in their orchards and also aware other farmers of the district in order to tap the Horticulture potential in their areas.

  • PAGD registered its first victory in the Pirpanjal region ۔Adv Naseem Liaqat and adv Shabir Khan Elected Chairman and Vice chairman of DDC Rajouri.

    PAGD registered its first victory in the Pirpanjal region ۔Adv Naseem Liaqat and adv Shabir Khan Elected Chairman and Vice chairman of DDC Rajouri.

    By Shafqat Wani

    Despite great efforts by the BJP, the BJP lost the DDC chairman and vice-chairman seats in today’s elections held in Rajouri and the PAGD registered its first victory in the Pirpanjal region ۔
    PAGD candidates Naseem Liaqat and Shabbir Khan were elected chairman and vice chairman.
    PAGD candidates got 8 votes and BJP candidate got 6 votes out of 14.


    It is pertinent to mention here that the DDC elections held here two months ago, where the BJP had won 3 seats out of 14 DDC seats from Rajouri district, the National Conference won 5 seats, the Congress won 3 seats, the PDP won 1 seat the Apni party won 1 seat. Independent won the 1 seat.

    The PAGD had the numbers to elect its chairman candidate in Rajouri but the BJP had nothing to contest but the BJP with the support of independent and some others candidates purpose their candidate in election.The tried his best efforts, with horse trading and they put pressure on some PAGD candidates to cast their votes in favour of their purposed candidate With the help of some agencies, some candidates were intimidated and threatened but still they lost and still they managed to buy a PAGD candidate only.

    Earlier, the maiden meeting of DDC members to elect Chairman and Vice Chairman was held on 13 February but was later adjourned and scheduled for today.

  • Social and Political Activists hails efforts of BDC Chairperson Bunjwah, thanked her for raising voice against non-functioning of BDO Office Bunjwah.

    Social and Political Activists hails efforts of BDC Chairperson Bunjwah, thanked her for raising voice against non-functioning of BDO Office Bunjwah.

    BUNJWAH February 18:–Hailing the efforts of Block Development Council chairperson Bunjwah Ms. Maryam Begum for her tremendous efforts toward the welfare of the society.

    In a video message, A Social Activist from Bunjwah Mr. Ashiq Wani, said that I heartly salute the efforts of BDC Chairperson Bunjwah who took bold decision in raising the voice against the injustice and closer of BDO Office at Block headquarter Bunjwah.

    While talking to correspondent Younes Keen, A Political Activist and President Assembly Youth congress Inderwal, said that the step taken by BDC Chairperson is welcomed by the general public of Bunjwah and is hailed by every section of the society. Adding that the office was lying defunct since from years together and no one bothered to raise the voice despite the issue was raised various times before higher authorities.

    Mr. Keen also hails the efforts of Journalist Shafqat Sheikh, who is lefting no stone unturned in raising the issues through print and electronic media and hopes that the BDO Office will now became completely functional from Bunjwah and public will not suffer anymore.

    The general public of Bunjwah also welcomes the steps of BDC Chairperson Bunjwah and urged upon BDO Bunjwah not to shift the office at Kishtwar otherwise public will hold strong protest demonstration against BDO Bunjwah and the concerned department will be held responsible for the same.

  • ALL PARTIES NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR (APNA-J&K)

    ALL PARTIES NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR (APNA-J&K)

    Prof. G.M. Athar

    Maharaja Hari Singh, the last Dogra ruler of Jammu and Kashmir State wanted to keep his kingdom away from both India and Pakistan so he submitted his Standstill Agreement proposal to the Government of India and the Government of Pakistan through an identical telegram on 12th August 1947. The Government of Pakistan accepted the Standstill Agreement in principle, pending details on 16th August 1947. The Government of India suggested the Maharaja to depute some cabinet minister to New Delhi to discuss the details of the Standstill Agreement. While the political bargaining of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir with the Government of India was going on, the Pakistan sponsored a tribal raid in Kashmir on 22nd October 1947.The announcement of the local warriors of Poonch-Mirpur to have established the Azad Government of Jammu and Kashmir under the leadership of Sardar Mohammad Ibrahim Khan on 24th October 1947 as well as the human bloodshed caused by the invaders in North Kashhmir compelled Maharaja Hari Singh to ask for military assistance from New Delhi.The Government of India demanded accession of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir with India prior to any military assistance. Maharaja Hari Singh was obliged to submit the Instrument of Accession of Jammu and Kashmir State with Indian Union with respect to defence, foreign affairs and communication on 26th October 1947. Maharaja Hari Singh in his covering letter to the Instrument of Accession had made it abundantly clear to the Government of India in advance that the provisions of the future Constitution of India will not be a binding on his government except for the subjects included in the instrument of Accession. Early in the morning on 27th October 1947 the Indian troops landed at Srinagar Airport to drag out the Pakistani tribal raiders from Kashmir. After a fight of more than a year a Ceasefire Line between India and Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir State was implemented on 1st January 1949 through the persuasion of United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP). On 28th April 1949 India and Pakistan formally accepted the Ceasefire Line in the presence of UN representatives during the Karachi Agreement.

    Government of India was interested in diluting the provisions of the Instrument of Accession so Maharaja Hari Singh was exiled to Mumbai on 20th June 1949 and his son Karan Singh was appointed as the regent because he was as yet a minor. Subsequently, New Delhi wanted to have the ratification of the Instrument of Accession by the Jammu and Kashmir State Constituent Assembly so Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir State was dismissed on 8th August and put behind the bars on 9th August 1953. Government of India appointed Bakhshi Ghulam Mohammad as the Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir to get the Instrument of Accession ratified by the Jammu and Kashmir State Constituent Assembly on 16tb February 1954. Subsequently Ghulam Mohammad Bakhshi and Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq were used to erode the autonomous status of Jammu and Kashmir from 1954 to 1965. During the Chief Ministership of Syed Mir Qasim, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, Farooq Abdullah and Ghulam Mohammad Shah many Central Government laws were extended to Jammu and Kashmir State. Even during the Chief Ministership of Ms Mehboba Mufti the GST was introduced in Jammu and Kashmir State. Finally on 5th August 2019 after arresting all the .mainstteam political leaders and their political workers, the Article 370 granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir State was unconstitutionally inoperationalised, the Article 35- of the Indian Constitution was abolished and the state was degraded into Ladakh Union Territory and Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory.

    The time has come when all the regional political parties of Jammu and Kashmir State must abandon the electoral politics and form All Parties National Alliance of Jammu and Kashmir to be called as APNA-J&K to struggle for the reverting back the Centre-State relationship in accordance with the provisions of the Instrument of Accession signed by Maharaja Hari Singh on 26th October 1947.The exile of Maharaja Hari Singh on 20th June 1949 was basically an interference by New Delhi in the internal sovereignty of Jammu and Kashmir State which must be opposed tooth and nail by every citizen of Jammu and Kashmir. The political leadership of Jammu and Kashmir must resist all political changes in the State following the forced resignation of Maharaja Hari Singh on 20th June 1949.

    Email: ghathar@yahoo.co.in

  • Lt Governor holds interaction with Foreign Envoys

    Lt Governor holds interaction with Foreign Envoys

    “Years of suffering for J&K people ended on 5th August 2019. Efforts of Hon’ble PM ushered Union Territory into a new era, bringing socio-economic development in the region and empowerment of people”, says the Lt Governor
    We have developed an ecosystem of democratic values, welfare principles & economic development in J&K: LG

    Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi has drawn up excellent ideas and initiatives of industrialization even in far flung areas of Union Territory so that more jobs could be created for our youth: Lt Governor

    We are investing more than ever before in infrastructure, industries, education, healthcare, skill development, sustainable livelihood so that every citizen of Jammu & Kashmir has a safe future and recognition, says the LG

    Peace, Progress, Prosperity and People First- that is my vision for development of Jammu and Kashmir: Lt Governor

    With the vision of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, we seek to work together as a team for the prosperity and well being of Jammu Kashmir & global community as a whole: LG to Foreign Envoys

    “Change is visible in Jammu Kashmir. Envoys’ visit to J&K is an eye opener”, remarks Eritrea Ambassador

    Jammu, February 18: (GNS)Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today held an interaction with the Foreign Envoys who were on their two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to have a firsthand appraisal of government’s efforts to restore normalcy and boost development in the Union Territory.

    As many as 24 Foreign Envoys including Excellencies – Mr. Juan Angulo, Ambassador , Chile; Mr. Andre Aranha Correa do Lego, Ambassador, Brazil; Mr. Oscar Israel Martinez Cordoves, Ambassador, Cuba; Ms. Katrin Kivi, Ambassador, Estonia; Ms. Ritva Koukku-Ronde, Ambassador, Finland; Mr. Lukmon Bobokalozoda, Ambassador, Tajikistan; Mr. Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador, France; Mr. Brendan Ward, Ambassador, Ireland; Mr. Marten Van Den Berg, Ambassador, Netherlands, Mr. Carlos Pereira Marques, Ambassador, Portugal; Mr. Ugo Astuto, Ambassador, European Union; Mr. Muhammad Imran, High Commissioner, Bangladesh; Mr. George C. Mkondiwa, Ambassador, Malawi; Mr. Alem Tsehaye Woldermariam, Ambassador, Eritrea; Mr. N’DRY Eric Camille, Ambassador, Cote d’Ivore; Mr Abdoul Wahab Haidara, Ambassador, Senegal; Mr. Klas Molin, Ambassador, Sweden; Mr. Vincenzo de Luca, Ambassador, Italy; Mr. Dato Hidayat bin Abdul Hamid, High Commissioner, Malaysia; Mr. Francois Delhaye, Ambassador, Belgium; Mr. Asein Isaev, Ambassador, Kyrgyzstan; besides Mr. Sebastian Beliwine, Cd’A, Ghanna; Mr Juan Jose Cortez Rojas, Cd’A, Bolivia; Ms. Montserrat Moman Pampillo, Cd’A Spain visited the Raj Bhavan for the interaction.

    While interacting with the Foreign Envoys, the Lt Governor spoke on the developmental changes J&K is witnessing.

    He observed that an ecosystem of democratic values, welfare principles and economic development has been developed in J&K and scores of measures are being taken by the Government for development and prosperity of the UT.

    “Years of suffering for J&K people ended on 5th August 2019. The efforts of respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ushered the Union Territory into a new era, which has brought about socio-economic development in the region and empowerment of the people”, the Lt Governor remarked.
    On reformative interventions being made by the Central government for boosting economic growth in J&K, the Lt Governor said that the central government headed by Hon’ble Prime Minister has drawn up excellent ideas and initiatives of industrialization even in far flung areas of the Union Territory so that more jobs could be created for our youth.

    While speaking on the focus areas of the UT Government, the Lt Governor said that the Government is investing more than ever before in infrastructure, industries, education, healthcare, skill development, sustainable livelihood so that every citizen of Jammu & Kashmir has a safe future and earns recognition. Our collective aim is to continue implementing people-centric, development, and industry oriented policies, he added.
    “Targeted solutions have been devised to address the issues like poverty, health, Skill development of youth, job opportunities and concrete steps are being taken to ensure that benefits of government schemes reach the last mile”, said the Lt Governor.

    Women are also being provided with more opportunities to participate in economic development of the Union Territory and concrete support is being extended to those seeking a fresh start, he added.

    Terming terrorism as the biggest enemy of human-kind, the Lt Governor said that despite relentless attempts by our neighbour to destabilize the security situation and trigger social disharmony by exporting terror, the Government is resolute towards the holistic and equitable development of J&K.

    Recently, DDC’s peaceful, violence-free and fair elections were held and the three-tier Panchayat system was established to strengthen the grass root democracy. Now, the true democracy is flourishing in the UT, which is not merely about governance but the feeling of fraternity, brotherhood, communal harmony and attitude of respect and reverence towards each other.

    Replying to the queries by H.E Mr. Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador, France and H.E Mr. Abdoul Wahab Haidara, Ambassador, Senegal pertaining to the Economic development and investment friendly reforms taken place in the UT, the Lt Governor observed that a new Industrial Development Scheme of Rs 28,400 crore has been unveiled for attracting investment in the UT, besides creating opportunities for the youth.
    Various incentives are being offered to the investors across the globe. Earlier, a mega relief and revival package of Rs 1350 crore was announced to help the J&K business sector to tide over their problems, he added.
    On being asked about the developmental measures taken by the Government, the Lt Governor observed that the Central and the UT Government are determined to preserve and create prosperity in J&K.

    “Peace, Progress, Prosperity and People First- that is my vision for development of Jammu and Kashmir”, observed the Lt Governor.
    On power generation, the Lt Governor said that despite the immense potential of Hydro Power, only 3500 MW of power was generated in J&K in the last 73 years, causing small businesses and citizens to face power problems. We have approved several projects worth Rs 54,000 crore during the last 3-4 months and we aspire to generate 3500 Megawatt in only four years to make Jammu Kashmir power surplus, he added.
    Speaking on the problems faced by the people of J&K in the last seven decades, the Lt Governor observed that the people were deprived of development, basic facilities, their fundamental rights, and various acts passed by the parliament for the benefit of the people.

    The Lt Governor said that the Hon’ble Prime Minister has ensured that all the benefits of Central Acts now reach to the people.

    To make J&K the fastest growing region in the country, the Hon’ble Prime Minister has also provided the Union Territory with Rs 58,627 crore to establish Two AIIMS, Two IITs, IIMs, and execute world class infrastructure, he added.

    J&K Administration at all levels is making tireless effort to rebuild the incredible economic and societal glory of Jammu and Kashmir. A culture of corruption had seeped far into the governance. We have transformed it into a transparent and accountable system in order to create a fair and just society, the Lt Governor maintained.
    The Lt Governor also sought support from the global community in shaping a new future for Jammu & Kashmir.
    “My effort is to create bliss, and seeds for flowering of each and every citizen of UT. You can see blooming of development in UT for yourself and fragrance spreading on the winds, I am sure, will be carried to every corner of the earth”, said the Lt Governor.

    The Lt Governor also thanked the Envoys for making this trip to see reality on the ground.

    With the vision of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, we seek to work together as a team for the prosperity and well being of Jammu Kashmir and global community as a whole, the Lt Governor concluded.

    In a Vote of Thanks, Eritrea Ambassador, H.E Mr. Alem Tsehaye Woldermariam remarked that “Change is visible in Jammu Kashmir. He said that the Envoys’ visit to J&K is an eye opener and improved the understanding of important issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir.

    Prominent among others, present on the occasion were Sh. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Sh. Farooq Khan and Sh. Baseer Khan-Advisors to the Lt Governor; Sh. BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Sh. Dilbag Singh, DGP; Financial Commissioners and Administrative Secretaries of J&K Government.(GNS)

  • Need base workers of PHE department Hold protest in Thannamandi

    Need base workers of PHE department Hold protest in Thannamandi

    By Tariq Shawl

    Thannamandi February 18:–Need base workers of PHE department registered protest in favour of their demands and met with Sub Divisional Magistrate SDM Thannamandi Dr Zakir Hussain today at Thannamandi. They have demanded to release 16 months salary and process the case for regularisation. Sub Divisional Magistrate Thannamandi Dr Zakir Hussain assured the workers that their genuine demands will be projected before higher for redressal.

  • Pooja thakur elected as Chairperson ,Saima Parveen Lone as V- Chairperson for DDC Kishtwar DC Kishtwar administers oath of office to newly elected DDC Chairperson, V-Chairperson

    Pooja thakur elected as Chairperson ,Saima Parveen Lone as V- Chairperson for DDC Kishtwar DC Kishtwar administers oath of office to newly elected DDC Chairperson, V-Chairperson

    Muntsir Giri

    Kishtwar February 18:–Mrs Pooja Thakur who got 08 votes was today declared elected as chairperson against her opponent contestant Shareefa Begum who was able to secure 06 votes in the kishtwar DDC chairperson elections which were held today in Conference Hall DC office Kishtwar.

    Whereas Saima Parveen Lone who got 07 votes was declared elected as Vice Chairperson by defeating her nearest rival contestant namely Hans Raj by 02 Votes who got 05 votes in a triangular contest.
    Independent Candidate Mohd Zafarullah got only 02 votes during contest for the post of Vice Chairperson.

    Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Ashok Sharma also administered oath of office to Pooja Thakur as Chairperson and Saima Parveen Lone as Vice Chairperson of District Development Council Kishtwar, here in a ceremony held in the conference hall DC office Kishtwar.

    Elected DDC members,Additional District Development Commissioner Kishtwar Mohd Hanief Malik, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pawan Parihar,Joint Director Planning Mohd Iqbal, Assistant commissioner Revenue Dr Amir Hussain besides others district officers ,officials and Prominant citizens remained present during oath ceremony.

    Earlier after the postponement of the elections for the post DDC chairperson and vice chairperson kishtwar due to lack of quorum on 13 Feb 2021, District administration Kishtwar headed by Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Ashok Sharma today conducted the election for the said posts of the DDC chairperson and vice chairperson in free ,fair and transparent manner.

    The entire exercise from conducting meeting for the elections,filling up of the nomination forms,Scrutiny of nomination forms,voting ,counting and declaration of results was held under close supervision of presiding officer, DC,Kishtwar.

  • Illegal occupiers evicted from government Buildings: Two more Govt buildings vacated from occupants 7 Govt buildings brought into public use in two weeks

    Illegal occupiers evicted from government Buildings: Two more Govt buildings vacated from occupants 7 Govt buildings brought into public use in two weeks

    Rajouri, February 18:— Continuing its efforts to vacate Government buildings from illegal occupants, a team of district administration Rajouri on Thursday vacated a school building and a panchayat ghar in Rajouri.

    It is informed that some portion of Government High School Chowdhary Nar and building of Panchayat Ghar Dhanore Loharan were under illegal encroachment.

    ” The school building portion was locked by the contractor over a payment issue but the administration got it vacated and handed over the building portion to school for use.” said district administration officials.

    They said that building of Panchayat Ghar Dhanore Loharan in Rajouri was not only occupied but an illegal structure was also raised on its land.The team of administration headed by Tehsildar Rajouri Mohammad Rafiq got the illegally raised structure removed and got the panchayat ghar building vacated from illegal occupants.

    In the last two weeks, seven Government buildings including panchayat ghar, Anganwari centers, schools have been vacated under the drive of district administration Rajouri headed by Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Rajesh K Shavan.

    The Deputy Commissioner have already issued directions to all the field functionaries to identify such Government buildings so that administration can get the same vacated.

  • PMGSY registers unprecedented growth JKRRDA completes 1,917 km rural roads, aims to reach 4,000 mark this fiscal CS directs setting up of Quality Management Cell, Project Planning Cell in PWD to achieve 5k progress next year

    PMGSY registers unprecedented growth JKRRDA completes 1,917 km rural roads, aims to reach 4,000 mark this fiscal CS directs setting up of Quality Management Cell, Project Planning Cell in PWD to achieve 5k progress next year

    JAMMU, FEBRUARY 17:– The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired a meeting of UT level Standing Committee of J&K Rural Roads Development Agency (JKRRDA) to review progress made under the flagship programme, ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana’ (PMGSY).

    Administrative Secretary, Public Works (R&B), Chief Engineers (PMGSY), Jammu and Kashmir, Superintendent Engineers and Executive Engineers, among others, participated in the meeting.

    While appreciating the progress made so far in the current financial year, the Chief Secretary observed that JKRRDA has registered an unprecedented achievement by completing 1,917 km of rural roads under 234 schemes with financial implication of Rs. 1200 crore, thereby providing safe and secure all-weather connectivity to 93 eligible habitations.

    The Chief Secretary maintained that JKRRDA must complete the additional 2,418 km rural roads of 293 schemes which are at various stages of completion by 31st March, 2021, to take up this year’s progress to 4,000 km. These roads will further connect 57 habitations eligible under the scheme at an estimated cost of Rs. 927 crore. “Having attained the technical expertise for fast-tracked project execution, the Department can comfortably target construction of 5,000 km road in rural areas in the upcoming year”, the Chief Secretary added.

    He directed setting up of Quality Management Cell and Project Planning Cell within the Public Works Department to promote specialization of workforce, and coordination between various project executing agencies towards the high-quality output.

    He directed Principal Secretary to periodically review district-wise progress for timely resolution of bottlenecks and associated challenges. He advised the Department to prioritize works that are free from encumbrances like land acquisition, forest clearance, court cases, and shifting of utilities while simultaneously resolving such issues/grievances in the projects facing delays.

    The Department was asked to put in dedicated efforts for the establishment of quality control labs to ensure the construction of high-quality infrastructure, besides undertaking routine inspections of the works with focussed attention on maintenance works.

    It was informed that for the next phase of PMGSY, the Department has initiated the process of finalizing its candidate road list which is expected to include 1,877 numbers of roads covering a length of 12,300 km. Further, the Department is also engaging a consultancy bridge expert to monitor the construction of bridges under the programme.

    The Committee also reviewed issues related to un-awarded works, forest clearances, raw material supply, quality standards, and e-Marg status.

    Currently, the rural road network created under PMGSY in Jammu and Kashmir stretches over 12803.59 km connecting 1,931 habitations through 2,101 schemes with an estimated expenditure of Rs. 7,228.25 crore. Pertinently, J&K figures at rank 3 in the national index.

  • Jammu Airport to remain closed for 15 days from March 5

    Jammu Airport to remain closed for 15 days from March 5

    JAMMU: Indian Air Force has written to the authorities of Jammu airport as well as the airlines operating their flights from and to Jammu airport for the closure of the runway for the period of 15 days.

    In its communication to Airport Authorities and Airlines, Senior Air Traffic Controller has written that the complete closure of runway at Jammu for 15 days towards laying of final two top DAC-II layers on runway surface has been approved by Air HQ from March 6 to March 20 and the same has been intimated to ED (Operations) Airport Authority of India, New Delhi.

    The letter titled, “Complete closure of runway for overlay of DAC-II layer: 06 Mar to 20 Mar 21” has also been sent to the airline operators which are having their flights operational from and to Jammu airport.

    Acting on this communication from Senior Air Traffic Controller, a majority of the airlines have already stopped booking the tickets for the said dates. On the daily basis, Jammu airport has more than 20 operational flights with over 3000 travellers.

    Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir BVR Subrahmanyam has written to Secretary, Civil Aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation against the decision and asking them to carry out resurfacing in such a manner that civilian air traffic is not affected during the day time. In his letter, J&K Chief Secretary has also said that closure of operations will create huge administrative issues for the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.

    Acting on the communication from J&K Government, Ministry of Civil Aviation also wrote to the Ministry of Defence for intervention. Earlier it was planned in the month of October 2019 but was postponed as Airport authorities objected to the move and Airport Director Dr P.R. Beuria wrote to Airport Authority of India. (PTI)