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Sadhna Top Has A Cafeteria

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SRINAGAR: Aimed to obviate the hardships suffered by the general public of Karnah sector, a cafeteria has come up at Sadhna Top in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district for the first time in the last 7 decades.
Sadhna Top is a mountainous pass in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. It connects the Karnah sector with the rest of Kashmir valley.
Prone to snow avalanches, mudslides, and untimely closure, the mountainous pass has always been a challenge for the people of the Karnah sector. Mainly during inclement weather and winters, people face immense hardships. People often get stuck for hours due to the area being prone to shooting stones, slides, and unfit to travel during downpours.
Given the strategic importance, passengers also have to undergo security checking.
An official said that the cafeteria was opened to do away the hardships suffered by the people of Karnah while they had to wait on the mountainous pass , sometimes for hours, to complete the security check and other formalities.
He said that the cafe will have heating arrangements and will be run by a local person.
“Two toilets have been constructed for the women and existing toilets will be used by men,” he said.
About the increasing tourist footfall in border areas like Teethwal, the official said that the cafe will also be a boon for tourists coming to Karnah.

“There is no such facility between Chowkibal and Tangdhar (Karnah Sector),” the official said.
He also informed that the cafe will be called “Karna’s Kitchen.”
Meanwhile, people have hailed the efforts of the Army involved in helping to make travel more convenient and feasible for the general public.
Abdul Rashid, a local from Tangdhar said that the cafeteria undoubtedly will be a source of ease for the general public travelling toward either Karnah or Chowkibal.
“Not only men and women but rather children and elderly also have this lone road to travel. Hourly jams and inconveniences due to untimely snowfall and rains would halt traffic for hours. It would leave all to starve in the woods at the mountainous pass on god mercy,” he said.
Azhar Ahmad, a local tourist guide, said that the cafeteria will be of high importance for the patients and tourists. “Patients can avail water, tea and rest at the facility which wasn’t available for many decades now. Tourists can relax and have coffee and snacks at their will while they enjoy the scenic beauty of higher altitude,’’ he said.
Azhar said that this place is covered by lush green forests and can be pivotal to attract more tourists to border places. “In the longer run, it will be very beneficial for border residents in many ways including attracting tourists,’’ he added—(KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 3, 2023
Youth Injured After Being Stabbed, Hospitalized

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SRINAGAR: A youth was injured on Wednesday after being stabbed in the Marhama area of Bijbehara in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
According to an official, the victim has been identified as Adil Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohammad Amin Bhat and a resident of Khalpora Marhama, who was attacked with a knife in his native area.
The official further added that Adil sustained chest injuries and was subsequently shifted to the hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable.
Sources revealed that the police have taken cognizance of the incident and identified the attacker. Efforts are underway to trace and arrest the culprit. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 3, 2023
Missing Man Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances

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SRINAGAR: A man who had been missing for the past few days was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Reasi on Wednesday.
According to a police officer, the body of Rahul Sharma, son of Ramesh Chander and a resident of Gadal Reasi, was discovered in the Sermegha area of Tehsil Bhomag in the Reasi district.
The officer further stated that legal and medical formalities have been conducted on the body and it has been handed over to the legal heirs.
Reasi police have initiated an investigation into the matter. (KS)

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May 3, 2023
Govt Has Brought Greater Transparency And Accountability To Financial System Since 2019: CS

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SRINAGAR: Finance Department on Wednesday organised a day-long workshop on “Transformation and Reforms in Financial Management” at SKICC.
The workshop aimed at apprising the participants about the priorities of the government and implementation of its schemes through digital platforms for better outcomes at the field level.
Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta who was Chief Guest on the occasion highlighted major reforms taken up by J&K government to bring greater transparency and accountability in the financial system making it more robust and outcome oriented. He said that since 2019 many reforms had been taken in the financial management system which has resulted in producing far better outcomes.
Chief Secretary said that the key reforms introduced by the government in its financial structure envisaging added transparency and accountability and has brought UT’s fiscal system at par with any other system in the country. He maintained that implementation of transformative reforms such as Budget Estimation and Allocation Monitoring System (BEAMS), online submission of bills through J&K PaySys, mandatory administrative approvals, technical sanctions and e-tendering, digital payments, GFR, GeM and related measures have greatly helped the financial systems in J&K to be efficient, transparent and result oriented.
Dr Mehta complimented the finance department for bringing in necessary changes for the overhaul of the system and said that the department has been at the forefront in eradication of corruption at all levels. “Today we could safely conclude that the financial system in J&K is one of the most transparent systems anywhere and is among the key changes that have taken roots in the UT after 2019” he added.
Chief Secretary said that the government has completed 92000 works during 2022-23 which was unthinkable in the recent past as the number of completed works would be around 9000 before 2019.
He also said that the feedback taken from the panchayats is highly encouraging as no complaint is being received from them regarding the works. He said that works are taking place 3-4 times more on the same amount of money and without facing any obstacles as this year 43000 works have been completed in panchayats which was just about 3000 before this system was put in place. He said that the officers involved in this transformation should feel proud to be part of this journey.

Regarding the number of beneficiaries receiving old age pension, widow pension, the CS said that number of beneficiaries has increased from 4.5 lakh to 10 lakh without putting any further burden on the state exchequer. He also said that 11.5 lakh beneficiaries have been weeded out from the CAPD department without anyone complaining about the same. He said that the money is reaching where it is intended to reach and there is no siphoning of public money now due to DBT and digitisation of services.
He recalled that the officers of the finance department are the protectors of the public exchequer and they should make this department most happening department in the country and achieve the financial discipline for achieving saturation of all the beneficiary led schemes.
Dr Mehta said that promoting good governance in the financial management has been one of the core objectives of the government and people are able to oversee works being executed in their areas on a real time basis on EMPOWERMENT portal.
CS also reiterated that the government has zero tolerance against any kind of irregularity in any recruitment process undertaken by any recruiting agency of the J&K Government. He assured that the confidence of our youth in these institutions is paramount for the administration and it would be safeguarded at any cost to ensure that the government jobs are acquired by deserving candidates on merit only.
Some of the main topics which came under discussion during this day-long workshop includes Role of GST as a fulcrum of J&K’s Own Tax Revenues, People’s participation through EMPOWERMENT/ JANBAGHIDARI, E-Audit and performance auditing, PFMS and CNA/SNA Module, Introduction of IT in GP Fund, Co-relation between Finance and Investigations, and Digital Payments & DBT.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 3, 2023
Kupwara Gets JK Bank CRM At Sub-District Hospital

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SRINAGAR: Going forward on ease-of-banking through digital and alternate channels, J&K Bank on Wednesday dedicated a Cash Recycler Machines (CRM) for public at Sub-district Hospital Kupwara in Kashmir.
Deputy Commissioner (Kupwara) Dr Doifode Sagar Dattatray (IAS) inaugurated the CRM along with Zonal Head (Baramulla) Imtiyaz Ahmad Bhat in presence of Cluster Head (Kupwara) Shadab Mehboob, LDM Mehboob Elahi Khan, CMO Kupwara, President Trade Federation (Kupwara), President Bar Association amid gathering of valuable customers, local residents and officials of the Bank.
Speaking on the occasion, DC Kupwara hailed the Bank for providing the hi-tech banking facility to the people especially for visitors to the hospital and its staff. He advised the public to avail the various schemes of the Bank for their financial upliftment.
Urging the people to avail the benefits and ease of digital banking, Zonal head reiterated the Bank’s growing focus on digital and alternate banking channels for the convenience of its customers and people at large.
Locals appreciated the Bank’s effort saying the terminal will address the issue of banking needs of people especially patients, attendants and staff beyond banking hours and on holidays.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 3, 2023
Three Healthcare Institutions In JK Get National Certification Under LaQshya Programme

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SRINAGAR: In a significant development and improvement in quality of Labour Rooms and Maternity Operation Theaters, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), has accorded National Certification to three prestegious healthcare institutions of Jammu and Kashmir under LaQshya program in recognition of high standards of quality and ensuring respectful maternity care in labour rooms and maternity OTs.
The certified institutions included Government Lalla Ded Hospital Srinagar, District Hospital, Ganderbal and Government Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.
These facilities were assessed by a team of highly qualified and empanelled assessors from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in the month of February and March, 2023. The National Certification will be valid for a period of three years subject to annual verification of the scores by the State Quality Assurance Committee.
Secretary, Health & Medical Education, Bhupinder Kumar, while congratulating the facility staff of these three hospitals for this achievement, emphasized upon all Medical Colleges, District Hospitals and CHCs to work hard for implementation of LaQshya standards in Labour Rooms and Maternity OTs for improving care around birth so that maternal and newborn health is further improved.
Mission Director, NHM J&K, Ayushi Sudan, also congratulated the three facilities and their teams for the achievement.
She said that a lot of other facilities are being taken up for the NQAS, LaQshya and MusQan quality certification which will improve the standards of services across the UT of J&K and thus will be instrumental in improvement of various health indicators to a considerable extent

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 3, 2023
CRPF Personnel Shoots Self With Service Rifle

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SRINAGAR: A CRPF man posted in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle on Wednesday.
An official said that a CRPF personnel shot himself dead with his own service rifle at Railway
He identified the trooper as SI/GD Mohan Singh from Madhya Pradesh of 90th Battalion CRPF.
He added that further investigation has been taken up to enquire the matter and reasons behind taking this harsh step—(KS)

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May 3, 2023
Div Com Kashmir Urges Religious Leaders And PRIs To Combat Substance Abuse

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SRINAGAR: Let us collectively employ our efforts & resources to eradicate the substance abuse to secure the young generation from sliding into the menace of drugs, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri remarked while chairing an NCORD meeting.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir Division through virtual mode besides Director, Social Welfare Department, Kashmir; Director, School Education Department, Kashmir; ADC, Srinagar; Director Health Services, Kashmir; Joint Director, Rural Dev. Department; Excise Commissioner, Kashmir; Principal SP College, HOD, Department of Psychiatry IMHANS, GMC, Srinagar, Joint Controller, LMD, Nodal Officer DMHP/ATF DHSK, Kashmir, Dy. Drug Controller Kashmir, Tehsildar, J&K Waqf Board and other officers.
At the outset, Incharge Divisional Control Room, Tahir Magrey gave a detailed presentation on Burden of Mental Health disorders and Substance Abuse, status of substance users in Kashmir division, measures taken to destroy poppy crop and bhug plants by enforcement agencies, counseling and rehabilitation process, functioning of drug de-addiction centers, surveillance on unorganised and organized drug trafficking activities etc.
Speaking on the occasion, Div Com directed DCs to divert abandoned government buildings or unutilized buildings to the nearby departments so that these structures shall not become hubs of drug addicts. He also asked for regular surveillance of such places.
He impressed upon the officers to spread awareness at grass roots level about the negative impact of drugs in the society.
He instructed them to classify villages according to the number of individuals involved in substance use, and label those hamlets as green, yellow and red depending upon severity.
While acknowledging the pivotal role of religious leaders and PRIs, he asked DCs to sensitize religious leaders, Imams and public representatives to create awareness among people to curb substance abuse.
Div Com exhorted officers to adopt a proactive approach to stop the spread of drugs among youth.

In order to break the nexus of drug trafficking, Bidhuri vouched for detention of drug traffickers under different NDPS laws while asking for activation of counseling centres for others to rehabilitate them.
Besides, Div Com also instructed Divisional & District officers to publicize helpline numbers of SUKOON & E-MANS so the victims of drug abuse will receive proper counseling.(GNS)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 3, 2023
Cloudburst Triggers Flashflood In South Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: Flash flood triggered by a cloudburst created panic in some villages of Devsar in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday.
Quoting an official, KNO reported that a cloudburst occurred in the upper reaches of Lammar-Hallan area in Devsar today afternoon.
“Soon after the cloudburst, there was a sudden downflow of water, creating panic in the area,” he said.
Naib tehsildar Lammar, Hyder Hussain said that no loss of life or injury has been reported in the incident, while situation is under control.

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May 3, 2023
Singapore International Graduate Award 2024 For PhD Candidates.

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SRINAGAR: Agency for Science, Technology, and Research, Singapore is offering a merit-based fully funded scholarship to outstanding international PhD students.
Candidates with a passion for research, with good English writing and speaking skills can apply. Applicants applying for PhD in Science and Engineering are only eligible for this scholarship.
Students can pursue PhD in Science and Technology under this scholarship at top institutes in Singapore. However, students must apply for a full-time research programme as this scholarship does not support part-time programmes.
The duration of the scholarship is four years.
The required documents include an identification card or passport, academic transcripts of masters, and two recommendation reports.
The scholarship will cover all costs related to studying abroad. A monthly stipend of 2,000 USD ( 1, 63,634 INR) which will increase to 2,200 USD (1,79,997 INR), will be provided to the candidates after passing the Qualification.
Eligible candidates need to apply two weeks before the deadline. The deadline for the scholarship is 1 June 2023.
For further information and to apply, click here https://sms-applicant-app.a-star.edu.sg/

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May 3, 2023