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Nearly 20,000 Girls Married With Government Help

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by Faiqa Masoodi
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir government has booked an expenditure of Rs 3715 lakhs and Rs 5200 lakhs for the year 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 respectively, as marriage assistance to girls belonging to economically weaker sections of the society.
An official from Social Welfare Department said that for the year 2021-2022, a total of around 9000 girls from all the 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir registered with the department under the State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) and an amount of around Rs 3715 lakh was disbursed among them.
After certain changes in the operations of the SMAS scheme in the year 2022, officials said, more girls were covered under its ambit and the amount paid was also increased.
Around 10,000 girls from Kashmir got enrolled with the department after the scheme was revamped and were provided monetary assistance of 5200 lakh by the department of social welfare, the official said.
The scheme was launched in 2015 by Government and has been functioning under department of Social Welfare, Jammu and Kashmir since then.
Under the SMAS scheme the government would earlier provide financial assistance of Rs 25,000 and money for around five grams of gold which would in total amount to Rs 40,000 for the marriage of a girl belonging to low-income family group.
However, the scheme was restructured in the year 2022, with an aim to make it more transparent and its operations hassle free.

Deputy Director social welfare, Akhoon Ashraf said the main aim of the scheme is to raise funds to help the families get their daughters married.
After restructuring, came the new guidelines that gave this scheme a fresh lease of life and made it more viable for the people, he said.
Akhoon Ashraf said one of the major flaws of the old scheme was that it was survey based and would cater to a limited number of girls.
Earlier, the benefits under the scheme were limited only to the girls of marriageable age who figured in the poor girl’s survey conducted by Social Welfare Department, he said.
“A particular number of girls were chosen on basis of a particular study and they would be the only beneficiaries of the scheme. In this process a lot of deserving destitute girls would be left out,” he added.
However, the restructuring changed the scenario and now all the girls falling in the below poverty line are eligible to get benefits of the scheme.
“Now any girl of legally marriageable age belonging to the families of Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) or Priority Household (PHH) ration card holders, will be eligible for one-time financial assistance of Rs. 50,000. There is no need to be a part of any survey now,” he said.
Ever since the scheme was revamped in 2022, the department provided assistance to more than 10,000 girls and disbursed an amount of more than 5200 lakhs among them, he said.
Akhoon Ashraf said that in order to avoid the last moment glitches, the would- be brides should apply at least two months prior to the date of wedding and the assistance would be provided to them on time.
Adding further he said that after restructuring, the scheme has been made completely online. The entire process has been digitized and it’s an end to end online system now. (http://jansugam.jk.gov.in/)
“The girls apply online now, upload their documents online and get the amount directly transferred into their bank accounts, thus making the entire process hassle free,” he said.
The scheme requires the concerned District Social Welfare Officer to verify the details of the beneficiary regarding marital status, age and non-availing of benefits under other schemes like Ladli Beti, besides ensuring disbursement of the financial assistance before the date of marriage through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Maintaining that forms submitted at times have a lot of discrepancies in them, Akhoon Ashraf said that the families or the girls who need to avail the benefits of this scheme should very carefully submit the documents on the website so that the chances of their forms getting rejected become meager.
“We sometimes get forms that have a lot of discrepancies in them. Applications without requisite details or incomplete details come up to us. In this case we are bound to reject the forms,” he added.
He said that all the eligible prospective brides and their families should read the guidelines carefully to fully avail the benefits of the scheme.
“SMAS is a scheme designed for the economically weaker sections of society. Do the documentation process properly, apply online and take your well deserved money home,” he said.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 7, 2023
SIT To Investigate Illegal Leasing And Sale Of Temple Properties In Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been directed by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to investigate the unauthorized leasing and usage of temple properties in the Kashmir region.
Aadil Fareed, Assistant Commissioner under the Divisional Commissioner, has written to all deputy commissioners in Kashmir, quoting a communication received from the LG’s office.
The letter requests the deputy commissioners to “identify any cases of illegal leasing of temple properties in your district and take appropriate action under the rules, while keeping this office informed. Additionally, please provide an updated inventory of Religious Minority Properties (such as temples, Gurdwaras, and others) to this office within one week.”

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April 7, 2023
JKSCERT Likely To Announce 8th Class Results, Details Here

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir State Council for Educational Research and Training (JK-SCERT) is likely to announce results of 8th standard on April 10.
A top official informed the news agency— Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the results have been prepared and all the process has been completed.
“We have completed all the requisite process and most likely, the results will be announced by April-10,” the official said.
It also said that the academics will be started immediately in a week’s time after announcement of the results.
Pertinently, the examinations of the 8th standard commenced from February-27 and culminated on March-10.
Meanwhile, the official also said that the Annual Transfer Drive (ATD) for teaching staff of School Education Department will take some time to start.
“The ATD will take some time to start and when everything will set, we will open the online links accordingly,” the official said.
On asking about the disparity of working hours in schools in and out Srinagar Municipal Limits, the official said, “We will decide soon the new timing fir the schools falling under Srinagar Municipal Limits.

It is pertinent to mention that the timing for government and private schools in Srinagar Municipal Limits usually used to be from 9Am to 3Pm in April while outside the Municipal limits, it used to be 10Am to 4Pm.
However, the government recently announced that the working hours in schools in Srinagar Municipal Limits would be from 9Am to 2Pm while the timing for school outside Municipal Limits remained unchanged resulting in one hour of disparity. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 7, 2023
Weather Improves In JK, Likely To Stay Mainly Dry Till April 10

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SRINAGAR: After a few days of intermittent rainfall, the weather improved in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and is likely to stay “mainly dry” till April 10.
A meteorological department official here said that light rain at isolated places towards late afternoon/evening was expected on April 11.
Regarding the temperature, the MeT official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 4.4°C against 6.3°C on the previous night and it was 2.5°C below normal for the summer capital.
Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 3.0°C against 4.0°C on the previous night and it was 2.7°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.
Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of minus 1.8°C against 2.4°C on the previous night and it was 4.0°C above normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Kokernag recorded a low of 3.6°C against 3.1°C on the previous night and it was 1.8°C below normal for the place, the officials said.
Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 1.6°C, the same as on the previous night and it was 2.1°C below normal for the world-famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.
In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 1.7°C against 3.6°C on the previous night and it was 3.8°C below normal for the north Kashmir area.

Jammu recorded a low of 13.7°C against 14.7°C on the previous night. It was 4.1°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.
Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 7.1°C (below normal by 0.3°C), Batote 1.4°C (below normal by 1.4°C), Katra 12.6°C (2.5°C below normal), and Bhadarwah 4.3°C (1.7°C below normal). Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 6.0°C and minus 0.6°C respectively, he added. (GNS)

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April 7, 2023
Fully Funded Scholarship In Italy, Details Here

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SRINAGAR: The University of Padua, Italy, is offering a fully funded scholarship to candidates wishing to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s program.
The university offers 53 scholarships across 32 departments in the field of Science, Engineering, Arts, and IT.
The applicant must have an excellent academic record. Candidates wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree must have a secondary school certificate.
Documents required include a CV, ID card, marks sheet, motivation letter, and language proficiency certificate. In addition, specific documents may be required for the chosen degree.
The selected candidates will be offered a full tuition fee and a scholarship of €8000/year (₹719,768.90 INR).
The application deadline is May 2, 2023.
For further information and to apply, click here

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April 7, 2023
Emergency Operation Centers To Be Set Up In All Districts Of JK

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SRINAGAR: In order to minimize the damage caused by the earthquakes and other natural disasters, the Jammu and Kashmir government is planning to set up state-of-art Emergency Operation Centers (EOC) in all 20 districts, as per media reports.
The moves will minimise the damage caused by the natural disasters as the UT falls in the earthquake zone 1V and V and is highly prone to flood damage, according to a government statement.
The government of Jammu and Kashmir has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NDMA, Government of India for the implementation of an Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) to coordinate disaster calls in Dial No 112, ANI reported.
The process of construction of the EOC has been started in Budgam district which will have a complete disaster management plan under National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) 2019 and it will be implemented in all districts.
Detailed attention will be paid to disaster risk prevention, mitigation initiatives and guidelines, building the capacity of all stakeholders in UT to deal with disasters and promoting community-based disaster management and roles for all relevant stakeholders and defining responsibilities with clarity.
For capacity building, around 1.5 lakh community volunteers will be engaged in three phases including 15,000 volunteers in the first phase, 35,000 volunteers in the second phase and 1, 00,000 volunteers in the third phase.
The survey report states that the focus is on building the capacity of all stakeholders to respond promptly to disasters in a planned manner so as to reduce loss of life and economic losses in various forms.
ANI reported that hazard mapping, hazard assessment, and impact assessment will be standardized for different sectors and regions while emphasis will be placed on forecasting and early warning of various meteorological events and hazards.

The Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction is working on identifying various hazards that threaten the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 7, 2023
Technological Advancement in Apps: From Online Shopping to Betting, how is the Online Experience with Apps?

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The 21st century is one of rapid technological development. In an incredibly short time, we went from brick phones to smartphones. And that is just a tiny sample of the incredible advancement that marks the 2000s.
One of the most notable developments involves the sphere of digital technology. The internet is now an omnipresent aspect of our lives. We can access the world wide web using any computer, smartphone, or other electronic device. Best of all, thanks to 5G and public Wi-Fi networks, we can do so from anywhere.
People download, purchase, and use mobile apps to pass the time, do some shopping, or even make a few spins at online casinos. In this environment, it is unsurprising that the mobile app market is thriving. In this article, we would like to explore how the app market has changed and talk a little about people’s experiences with apps.
The Changing Markets
Some might find the number of markets touched by digital technology surprising. The internet has affected everything from advertisement to shopping to gambling and sports betting. People are far more likely to purchase their clothes, gadgets, or groceries online than go to the store. After all, shopping while commuting is much more convenient than taking the extra hour to visit a supermarket.
Similarly, gamblers and bettors are likelier to play or bet online. Thanks to the emergence of the iGaming industry, casino games and sports odds are much more prominent than ever before. And, of course, sports betting apps are incredibly well-known and popular among fans of sports and gambling. These websites cover all of the most beloved sports, from football to cricket and much more.
So, the question on our minds is this: how have apps influenced these industries and the world? Is their influence positive or negative? We attempt to answer these questions in this article and much more.
The Pros and Cons of Apps

Mobile apps have, without a doubt, significantly impacted society. If you own a smartphone, you use apps whether you want to or not. And since smartphones are pretty much omnipresent, there is no person in the world right now that isn’t affected by apps.
Since apps are a standard part of our society, the question is whether they are overall positive or negative. To answer that question, we will look at the pros and cons of apps and attempt to draw a conclusion.
The Pros
One of the most apparent benefits of an app is convenience. Rather than searching the web, we only need to pull up an app that relates to what we need. In need of groceries? There is an app for that. Looking for music? Spotify and SoundCloud are there for you. Need to look up a film? The IMDb and Letterboxd apps have you covered. In the mood to spin a few reels? There are dozens of gambling apps out there. So, convenience is undoubtedly the biggest advantage that apps have to offer. However, it is not the only one.
Apps Can Help with Art
Making music in 2023 is easier than ever. Aspiring musicians can purchase sound equipment for relatively cheap. You may not even need instruments, depending on the type of music you want. But what is incredible is that you can use certain apps to create beautiful melodies that will resonate with a crowd.
Music is one of many aspects of art that apps can help with. There are so many free and incredible apps detailing art history which can help aspiring artists get some context and inspiration. And all of this is available at your fingertips.
Good for Business
Entrepreneurs and business owners can certainly benefit from apps. In the same way, businesses use websites for easily accessible information about their products, they now utilize apps to do the same. Through apps, businesses can improve customer service and communication, making accessing their products more effortless. On top of that, communication apps make interactions among employees much easier, improving productivity. And speaking of communication…
Apps Have Improved Communication
Thanks to apps like Messenger, Viber, Skype, and Discord, people are in constant communication. Human beings are social animals, and our mental health and happiness depends on others. Thanks to communication apps, we can now talk to our friends and family, whether we are across the street, or across the ocean.
More importantly, these apps let us communicate with people from all over the world, leading to understanding of different cultures, and thus a more tolerant and progressive society. So, the benefit of these apps extends beyond simple communication.
The Cons
There aren’t many negative aspects of using apps. However, there are some. The biggest disadvantage of having a phone filled with apps is that you rarely have a moment of peace. The constant notifications, pings, and reminders can undoubtedly get annoying. Some scientists have managed to link continuous exposure to messages to a decrease in concentration and focus. However, evidence for this is inconclusive.
Of course, we could ignore these constant annoyances or simply turn off the notification option. However, doing so leads to anxiety caused by the fear that you will miss out on something. The anxiety has been dubbed “fear of missing out” or FOMO, a serious issue that many young people in the 21st-century deal with. The root cause of FOMO seems to be the digital dependency of the current generation. Luckily, there are ways to combat the fear of missing out, including daily physical and mental exercises.
Conclusion
The development of digital technology cannot be understated. In a comparatively short amount of time, we have come incredibly far. Our smartphones are basically miniature computers that we can carry in our pocket anywhere we go. And apps make our lives a lot easier. Even so, it is important to remember to look up from our smartphones once in a while, and experience the lives that these machines make a lot more convenient.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 7, 2023
Police Produces Chargesheet Against Man For ‘Murdering’ Sister- In- Law

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SRINAGAR: Police on Thursday produced a charge sheet in the court of law against a murder accused who chocked her brother’s wife to death when the victim resisted his sexual assault at Kadalbal Pampore area of south Kashmir.
The charge sheet was produced by Awantipora police after the completion of three months investigation.
Pertinently, after the murder of Rozy Jan wife of Muzafar Ahmed Ganaie, police had registered an FIR vide number 5/23 and SDPO Imtiyaz Ahmed Mir was appointed investigating officer to crack the case.
The deceased was murdered by her brother-in-law namely Altaf Ganie when she resisted sexual exploitation by the accused.
During the investigation, all cogent evidences including oral, documentary, circumstantial, medical and technical were collected by the Investigating Officer and the case was chargesheet against the accused within the mandatory period of 90 days.
Meanwhile, SSP Awantipora extended his gratitude to all those people who cooperated with the police and got their statements recorded impartially. He also appreciated the efforts of the investigating officer Imtiyaz Ahmed SDPO Pampore for concluding the investigation of the case within the stipulated time.
The case stands registered at police station Pampore. (KNT)

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April 6, 2023
BOSE Examination Clashes With Jamia Millia Entrance, Students Protest

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SRINAGAR: The students of class 12th have appealed to authorities of the J&K Board of School Education to reschedule the examination of their physical education paper, saying that it overlaps with the entrance test being conducted for undergraduate courses at Jamia Millia University.
A delegation of students told news agency KNO that they want the authorities to reschedule the examination of the physical education paper scheduled on 29th April as the Jamia Millia University entrance test is also being held on that day.
“We request principal secretary, Education Alok Kumar and chairman Board of School Education PR Manhas to reschedule examination of the physical education paper so that hundreds of aspirants from Kashmir Valley can appear in the entrance examination being conducted by Jamia Millia University,” they said. (KNO)

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April 6, 2023
Man Killed In Road Accident, Residents Stage Protest

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SRINAGAR: A man was killed after he was hit by a vehicle at Chowgam area of Qazigund in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Thursday, officials said.
An official said that a man was hit by a dumper vehicle (JK03E-4288) at Chowgam and he was immediately rushed to emergency hospital Qazigund where from he was referred to GMC Anantnag for treatment, where doctors declared brought dead.
“The deceased has been identified as Abdul Hameed Dhobi son of Ghulam Rasool, resident of Chowgam Qazigund,” the official said, adding that police have taken cognizance of the incident and started further investigation.
Meanwhile, after the accident, the residents of Chowgam village staged a protest and demanded restrictions on heavy vehicles including trucks and dumpers on Chowgam route.
They said they are facing immense hardships due to free movement of heavy vehicles in Chowgam. “This trend has not only caused inconvenience but also led to several accidents as well,” the protesting residents said. (KNO)

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April 6, 2023