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  • Industrial Visit- Program enters to 2nd Day

    Industrial Visit- Program enters to 2nd Day

    Jammu March 18:–The ongoing program of Industrial visit being organised by National Council for Urban and rural develompent Society (NCURDS) on behalf of NCSTC, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, enters to 2nd Day.


    On the second day the students were taken to Malik Industries Bari Brahimna a unit of manufacturing of Fuel, Briquettes, Moulded Rubber Goods, Thermocol Packing, Block Mould, Sheet and Themocol Balls in addition to Amin In Industries manufacturing unit of Sewaian and Noodles so as to expose the students to the latest applications of Science and technology.

    With in Malik Industries the students got first hand experience about latest machines used for different operations to manufacture diffrent theromocol and plastic goods and packing items. The students here got an opportunity to correlate the theoretical experience of the class room with the practical part about the working and principle lying behind polymerisation and recycling. Later the students visited Amin Industries where the students were exposed in a decent and coherent way to the working and functioning of food processing units. In different groups they first observed and experienced the processing of raw Material to Packing of Noodles and sewaian.


    The students were overwhelmed on when the processing machines started as they were eager to see how large number of units are being processed in a short span of time. Dr. Ashaq Hussain Program Coordinator along with Zaffarullah Khan, Arshad Hussain and Zakir Hussain accompanied the students for the visit of the day.

  • Medical shops’s touts freely luring patients/attandents to purchase medicines.

    Medical shops’s touts freely luring patients/attandents to purchase medicines.


    Shyam Sood
    Rajouri March 18:    –It has been found that the representatives of private medical shops freely & frequently visiting the government hospitals to lure the patients /attendants to purchase medicines from their shops.


    It has also been found that at some places doctors posted in the health centres running medical shops outside the centres on the names of their family members/relatives and forcing the patients to purchase recommended medicines from these shops.


    Pertinent to mention, that the government of UT of J&K providing free medicines to the patients in the government hospitals.Reportedly in an order issued in the past by the Health Department, the doctor has to recommend medicines available in the hospital store.“But the order is violated with impunity all most in all the government hospitals & doctors recommends medicines available at their preferable medical shops” said a senior health official.


    In order to increase their sales, owners of medical shop have adopted such tactics and they are sending their employees to Out Patient Department (OPD), Emergency and other wards to lure the patients /attendants.


    These touts misguiding the attendants about the quality of the medicines made available by the government free of cost in the hospitals and forcing them to purchase medicines from their shops. Recently matter has been brought by the patients in the notice of Dr Iqbal Malik, BMO, Kandi Health Block.


    BMO in a circular issued today has warned such shop owners for strict action against them.
    “It is warned to all private Medical Shops outside CHC ,Kandi (Kotranka , not to send any person inside the hospital premises in future, failing which the same shall be informed to the district administration & the police for appropriate action” the circular reads.

  • Farooq-Azad talks on cards

    Farooq-Azad talks on cards

    jammu : With Prime Minister, Narendra Modi having spoken high about former Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad, talks between the veteran Congress leader and his counterpart from the National Conference, Dr Farooq Abdullah are on the cards.
    Sources said a lobby in New Delhi close to both the leaders is of the opinion that Dr Abdullah and Azad should hold talks with regard to Jammu and Kashmir.
    Sources said the Bharatiya Janta Party is “comfortable to negotiate” any political demand on Jammu and Kashmir like the restoration of statehood if it comes through leaders like Azad who is “known for his nationalist outlook since day one.”
    Sources said the lobby close to the regional parties based in Kashmir believe that Azad can prove a “game-changer in speedy realization of their demands and thus be helpful even for holding early polls.”
    Sources said the talks between Azad and Abdullah are likely to take place in the summer capital in the coming days.
    Sources said the talks would focus mainly on demand for restoration of the statehood and early Assembly elections.
    It is pertinent to mention that on February 9, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi got emotional in Parliament as he bid farewell to veteran Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and said that his legacy in national politics will be hard to replace.
    “As a leader of the opposition, it’s easy to engage in party politics, but Ghulam Nabi Azad Ji rose above this and always prioritised the prosperity of the country first,” PM Modi said. “During the pandemic, it was Azad’s proposal to call an all-party meet to fight the crisis as one nation,” the PM added.
    Modi’s appreciation for Azad came despite the fact that the latter had upped his demand for restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir during the same Parliament session.
    Azad had said the BJP should table a bill to go ahead with the restoration of the statehood soon.
    After Modi’s appreciation for him, Azad during his recent visit to Jammu, had reciprocated by showering praises on the PM.
    The development had drawn serious criticism from some of the Congress colleagues in Jammu. But Azad remained defiant.
    “All this suggests that something is cooking up on Kashmir and Azad has a lead role… This is what parties like National Conference want to cash upon,” said a political analyst based in Jammu.

  • Parliamentary delegation to discuss JK elections

    Parliamentary delegation to discuss JK elections

    Jammu: In a significant development, New Delhi is all set to discuss holding of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir in the coming weeks.
    Sources said some of the regional political parties based in Kashmir held “informal discussions” with some of the senior leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party in the national capital seeking early elections.
    Sources said the BJP leadership conveyed it to the Kashmir politicians that the right-wing party was not averse to holding of elections.
    It was reliably learnt that the BJP-led government at the center is mulling to depute a Parliamentary delegation on the task, which will include a visit to Jammu and Kashmir as well.
    Sources said the BJP looks ahead to send the Parliamentary delegation on a special visit to both Jammu and Kashmir regions to take feedback from the grassroots about the “democratic situation” in the Union Territory. Sources said representatives from at-least three parties based in Kashmir have expressed willingness to hold deliberations with any such visiting delegation.
    Till now, since the abrogation of the special status, most of the Kashmir-based parties had been staying away from meeting the visiting Parliamentary delegations.
    “But after the softening of the stand of the Kashmir based parties (like the National Conference towards the BJP), things seem be improving,” said a politician on the condition of anonymity.
    It was reliably learnt that the Parliament delegation would also review the security situation in the wake of recent terror strikes, especially in the summer capital of Srinagar.
    A senior leader in the BJP said the party was keen to see “democracy getting active in full swing” through the holding of Assembly elections adding that the decision is this regard was to be taken by the Election Commission of India.
    “They issue of holding elections has to be decided by them(Election Commission of India) alone,” the senior leader told on the condition of anonymity

  • Councillor Ambika Saraf and Gurdeep Singh Saraf Vice President JKPDP Poonch joined BJP

    Councillor Ambika Saraf and Gurdeep Singh Saraf Vice President JKPDP Poonch joined BJP

    Adil Hamdani

    Mandi, March 16:–Today senior JKPDP District Vice President Poonch Gurdeep Singh Saraf along with councillor Ambika Saraf and many other members joined BJP at state BJP Headquarters in presence of BJP state president Ravinder Raina. Gurdeep Singh said that development of Poonch remained his priority while deciding to join BJP. He said that in last many years there was vacuum in leadership in Poonch and no development visible on ground. He said that through this process he along with other worker will be able to address problems faced by poor population of this backward area. He said that he shall be available to public and will raise such issues at national level. The others who presents there are Ravinder Kumar bitta, Amritpal Singh, Ranjeet Singh, Dalip Singh, Advocate Amarjeet Singh, Shambhnath sharma.

  • Administration turning a blind eye towards miseries of common man: PDP Hike in Prices of essential commodities burdening poor.

    Administration turning a blind eye towards miseries of common man: PDP Hike in Prices of essential commodities burdening poor.

    Srinagar,March March 16:– Peoples Democratic Party has censured the administration for recent hike in prices of essential commodities further burdening the common man already reeling under financial distress.

    In a statement issued here, Party General Secretary G N lone Hanjura has underlined that the induced inflationary shock instead of reprieve measures has created more financial burden for the common man.

    “Our economic sector which was devastated post August 5 and further destroyed by Corona virus was only limping back to normalcy has yet again been put under severe strain because of hike in gas prices, petrol and diesel tariffs and now increase in electricity dues,” Hanjura said.

    Comparing Delhi; an electricity consuming state with Jammu and Kashmir an electricity generating state Hanjura said the electricity unit cost in Delhi is less than in J&K.

    “People in Budgam were shocked to receive the electricity bills with thrice the normal bill amount even when electricity is erratic and nowhere to be seen. How can poor families afford to pay such exorbitant amounts? All this when J&K is an electricity surplus state supplying electricity to the rest of the country,” Hanjura added.

    Emphasising the need for administration to reconsider and intervene to stop the skyrocketing prices of essential commodities Hanjura said that administration should give up its apathy towards the common people and stop deriving sadistic pleasure from the miseries of the poor.

  • Consignment of Charas seized in Rajouri, peddler nabbed

    Consignment of Charas seized in Rajouri, peddler nabbed

    Rajouri March 16:– Jammu and Kashmir police in Rajouri achieved a success on anti drugs front with recovery of a major consignment of Charas like substance arresting a peddler.

    Additional Superintendent of Police Nowshera, Girdhari Lal Sharma said that a team of Dharamsal police station headed by PSI Arun Bawa under the supervision of SHO Dharamsal Neeraj Chowdhary and SDPO Nowshera Zakir Shaheen Mirza was on routine naka checking at Solki Naka when an auto JK11A 9647 was signalled to stop.

    ” On routine checking, the auto rickshaw was put to frisking and suspected narcotics was found placed well on the back seat of the vehicle.” he said.

    Addnl SP informed that in presence of gazzeted officer, the vehicle was put to thorough frisking and three sealed packets of Charas were recovered with 3 kilograms and 600 grams of narcotics material have been seized in total.

    ” Accused identified as Shahid Ahmed Kabir son of Kabir Hussain Qureshi has been arrested and the vehicle has been seized.” Addnl SP further said adding that investigation into the matter is going on.

  • ASSESSMENT CAMPS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FROM MARCH 20 IN RAJOURI DISTRICT.

    ASSESSMENT CAMPS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FROM MARCH 20 IN RAJOURI DISTRICT.


    Shyam Sood
    Rajouri March 16    :–In order to provide assistance to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), District Social Welfare Department Rajouri is going to hold Assessment Camps for assessing the Divyangians (PwDs) for the distribution of Aids & Appliances.
    The Assessment Camps will be held across the district from March 20 to March 30.


    According to Wakeel Ahmed Bhatt, District Social Welfare Officer, the first camp will be held on March 20 at Dak Bunglow at Rajouri, the second camp will be held on March 22 at Higher Secondary School (HSS) at Darhal while the third camp will be organised at Dak Bunglow at Kotranka on March 24.


    The fourth camp will be held on March 25 in HSS at Nowshera, 5th camp will be held HSS at Thanamandi on March 26 while 6th camp will be organised at Community Hall at Khawas on March 27.


    The 7th camp will be held in Community Hall at Kalakot on March 29 and last camp will be held at Dak Bunglow at Sunderbani on March 30.
    The Assessment Camps for assisting the Divyagians (PwDs) will be held by DSWD in collaboration with Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment under ADIP scheme of Government of India.


    The ADIP Scheme is in operation with the main objective to assist the needy disabled persons in procuring durable, sophisticated and scientifically manufactured, modern, standard aids and appliances that can promote their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation by reducing the effects of disabilities and enhance their economic potential.


    Assistive devices are given to PwDs with an aim to improve their independent functioning and to arrest the extent of disability and occurrence of secondary disability.

    “The teams from the Auxiliary Production Centre (Artificial Limb Manufacturing Corp of India) shall assess the PwDs for the distribution of Aids& Appliances in the district” said Wakeel Ahmed Batt, DSWO.

  • Officially 10% wastage of Covid vaccine in Rajouri district.

    Officially 10% wastage of Covid vaccine in Rajouri district.


    Shyam Sood
    Rajouri March 15    :–Official sources said that about 10% wastage of Covid-19 vaccine has been reported in all session sites in Rajouri district, which is a matter of worry for the higher authorities.


    The matter has been taken seriously by Director General Family Welfare.Deputy Chief Medical Officer Rajouri has been asked to look into the matter and take remedial measures.


    Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO) on Monday has issued directions to Medical Superintendent, Associated District Hospital and to all the Block Medical Officers to take necessary steps so that the wastage of Covid-19 vaccine in all the sessions should not exceed 4% in the future.
    He/She advised the BMOs to open the Covid-19 vial only when eight or more persons are present for the vaccination.


    The main reason for the wastage of Covid-19 vaccine is that the employees open the vials, even when between 3-4 people come for the vaccination.
    It is very difficult to follow such directions because sometimes people (less than 8) force the employees for the vaccination that can’t be denied, said a senior health officer.


    Each 5 ml vial of the Covid-19 vaccine has 10 doses in total. “Once opened for inoculation needs to be fully used within four hours, else remaining doses go waste and need to be destroyed” said Dr, Mehmood, BMO, Manjakot.


    A senior health officials said that it is very difficult for the health officials deputed at the sites of sessions (deputed for vaccination) to control the wastage of vaccination.


    “People living in remote and hilly areas reaching the session sites after covering long distances on foot & they can’t be denied for the vaccination or asked to wait till more than 8 people were present for the vaccination” he said.


    In remote and rural areas, even the senior citizens, avoiding vaccination for many reasons, including religious, due to opposition of the vaccination, apprehensions of side-effects etc, and are coming in less number for the vaccination.

  • JKRETTF appealed for transfer policy in favour of teachers appointed under RET scheme

    JKRETTF appealed for transfer policy in favour of teachers appointed under RET scheme

    Jammu/Srinagar, March 15 :–Jammu Kashmir Rehabar-e-taleem teachers forum ( JKRETTF) appealed LG administration for implementation of transfer policy in favour of teachers appointed under RET scheme some two decades ago.


    According to a press handout issued here, said that about 60 thousand teachers were appointed under RET scheme in JKUT and they are still performing their duties at their first place of postings including the female teachers who are married away from their home districts / education zones and are the worst suffers due to the stagnation at one place said Chief spokes man of the forum.


    Press note reads that forum chairman FA Tantray have appealed the LG administration, advisor to Governor and administrative secretary of education department BK singh to kindly intervene in this grave issues of teachers who are suffering badly and include him into the transfer policy.


    Forum chairman more said that despite of assurance made by the previous governments and officers of the education department ,teachers specially female teachers who are regularized and married away from their home districts/education zones are not able to dwell as per socio-religious norms due to the nature of their postings, which severely hamper their familial duties and obligations and create a rift in their immediate family life which results in broken house and parental bounds. Tantray said that teachers appointed under RET scheme are performing their duties at their initial /first place of posting and due to stagnation at initial place of posting from about last two decades it also effects the quality education Badly.He said that transfers also refresh the employee for next assignments. He appealed the LG administration and top executives of the department to kindly do the needful and include the teachers appointed under RET scheme into transfer policy on Humanitarian grounds ,so they can feel a sigh of relief.