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  • G-20: Security Bunkers Converted Into ‘Smart Bunkers’

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    SRINAGAR: Ahead of the G20 meeting, Srinagar Smart City is revamping and repairing security bunkers by converting them into “smart bunkers” at various locations.

    A contractor has been assigned to construct smart bunkers at seven sites in Srinagar city. “It is part of the facelift and repair of the bunkers ahead of the G20 meeting,” he said, adding, “I have only been assigned seven sites.”

    Preparations for the upcoming G20 meeting are in full swing, with authorities in the valley fast-tracking work to ensure completion before the event. The city is undergoing a makeover with newly laid footpaths and realigned roads.

    Visibly, the smart bunkers consist of iron net protection with bulletproof shields inside them. The outer layer is covered with photos of tourist spots in the valley.

    The task of renovating the existing security bunkers as part of beautification in the valley has been given to Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL). (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Fresh Deadline Set For Construction Of Bunkers Along LoC

    Fresh Deadline Set For Construction Of Bunkers Along LoC

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    SRINAGAR: Amid heightened tensions along the border belts, particularly in Rajouri and Poonch districts, authorities again have intensified the construction works for underground bunkers constructed for the safety of the people living along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu province.

    The District Development Commissioner Rajouri Vikas Kundal chaired a crucial meeting and directed the officials to complete construction of all bunkers by June 30.

    The meeting was informed that against the target of constructing 1892 bunkers, the work on 1528 bunkers is complete in all respects.  The DDC also reviewed block wise progress in respect of bunker construction. He set June 30, 2023 as the deadline for completing work on the remaining bunkers.

    Reviewing the allotment of the tenders for the bunkers, he set the May 15 deadline for completing the pending allotments.

    The DDC emphasized the officers to put in all possible efforts to ensure that the set targets are achieved well in time so that necessary benefits are provided to the border residents with the completion of bunkers.

    Though there has been no major ceasefire violation since India and Pakistan signed a fresh agreement to maintain calm along the borders on February 25 this year, in the last few years, dozens of border residents have died in relentless shelling and firing by Pakistan along the border.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Ceasefire impact: No more community bunkers, border residents in Kashmir demand better roads, play fields

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    Uri, Feb 19: As the guns have fallen silent along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, the residents now demand better road connectivity, play fields and better infrastructure of government schools.

    Earlier, the border residents were demanding community bunkers but with the improvement in situation, they are now demanding better roads, repair of government buildings and residential houses besides upgradation of sports infrastructure.

    Locals of Uri area of northern district of Baramulla, while talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) complained that the roads, government buildings, and residential houses are in shambles while there is a dire need of upgrading the sports infrastructure.

    “The road stretches at Dardkote in Uri are dotted with potholes which speaks volumes about the tall claims of the government of improving road connectivity,” the residents said. “The road is dotted with huge potholes and has not been repaired for the last several years and the authorities concerned are least bothered about the sufferings of people”, said Faisal Khan, a Sarpanch. “The road acts as an important link which connects several areas and thousands of commuters, transporters pass through potholes every day. “The road is in a bad condition. Big pot holes filled with water dots, making the movement of people very difficult.”

    The residents expressed concern over the condition of government schools. “Four classes are functioning in a single room at Dardkote,” they said, adding that similar conditions are in maximum government based schools”.

    The administration makes tall claims about changing the sports infrastructure at the best, but the areas like Uroosa, Dardkote, Chakra, Isham, Nawa Runda and Govalta in Uri are without a single playground.

    The villagers, particularly youth, told KNO that no space is available in their villages for playing sports. “We have appealed and requested the concerned officials several times to demarcate a piece of land for the playground but to no avail. “We are leading a confined life which is taking a heavy toll on our mental and physical health,” they added.

    The residents, however, urged the LG administration and the concerned authorities to look into the genuine demands of people, so that they could have a sigh of relief—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )