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Over 1 Million Drug Addicts In JK: Central Ministry

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SRINAGAR: According to the National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India carried out by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment through the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir has almost one million drug addicts.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment disclosed this information in response to a query by National Conference Member of Parliament Hasnain Masoodi in the Lok Sabha. The query had requested information on the total number of suspected drug addicts in Jammu and Kashmir and the total number of facilities for addiction treatment, de-addiction, and rehabilitation in the Union Territory.
According to the Ministry’s response to National Conference MP Hasnain Masoodi’s inquiry about drug addiction in Jammu and Kashmir, the Ministry referred to a survey which revealed that around 108,000 males and 36,000 females were found to be using cannabis, 534,000 males and 8,000 females were using opioids, and 160,000 males and 8,000 females were using various sedatives. The Ministry also stated that a significant number of males and females were addicted to cocaine, Amphetamine-Type Stimulants (ATS), and Hallucinogens in the region.
The Ministry’s figures on drug-addicts in Jammu and Kashmir may be underestimated as the survey was conducted several years ago and the drug problem has since become more widespread in the region. The Ministry informed the Parliament that it endorses the establishment of Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs) in government hospitals across the country, a program being implemented by AIIMS New Delhi. Out of the 46 ATFs established so far, 10 are operational in Jammu and Kashmir, according to the reply provided to the Member of Parliament.
Additionally, the Ministry supports the establishment of Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts, which not only provide treatment to drug victims but also offer services such as preventive education, awareness generation, motivational counselling, detoxification/de-addiction, aftercare, and reintegration into mainstream society.
The Ministry’s reply to the Member of Parliament stated that although 46 Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs) have been established across the country, only 10 are currently operational in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Additionally, the Ministry supports the establishment of Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts, of which there are 340 in the country but only one in Jammu and Kashmir.
Similarly, out of 40 Community-based Peer-led Intervention (CPLI) Centres established so far, only two are operating in Jammu and Kashmir. Furthermore, the Ministry has set up 71 Outreach and Drop-in Centres (ODICs) across the country, with three currently operating in the UT of J&K. The Ministry also supports the establishment of District De-addiction Centres (DDACs) in districts without IRCA, ODIC, and CPLI centres, of which there are currently five in Jammu and Kashmir out of a total of 15 supported by the Ministry.
In response to a question about the menace of narcotics, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Lok Sabha that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) had destroyed poppy on 288 acres of land in J&K in 2018, 1123 acres in 2019, 893 acres in 2020, 292 acres in 2021, and only 88 acres in 2022. However, given that poppy is grown on a significant portion of land in the Kashmir valley, the figures suggest that no significant progress has been made in its destruction.
On the other hand, cannabis destruction has increased with 37 acres destroyed in 2018, 295 acres in 2020, 523 acres in 2021, and 443 acres in 2022, but the performance of NCB is still not satisfactory considering the large area of land used for growing cannabis in Kashmir valley.

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March 30, 2023
Over 1 Million Drug Addicts In JK: Central Ministry

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SRINAGAR: According to the National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India carried out by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment through the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir has almost one million drug addicts.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment disclosed this information in response to a query by National Conference Member of Parliament Hasnain Masoodi in the Lok Sabha. The query had requested information on the total number of suspected drug addicts in Jammu and Kashmir and the total number of facilities for addiction treatment, de-addiction, and rehabilitation in the Union Territory.
According to the Ministry’s response to National Conference MP Hasnain Masoodi’s inquiry about drug addiction in Jammu and Kashmir, the Ministry referred to a survey which revealed that around 108,000 males and 36,000 females were found to be using cannabis, 534,000 males and 8,000 females were using opioids, and 160,000 males and 8,000 females were using various sedatives. The Ministry also stated that a significant number of males and females were addicted to cocaine, Amphetamine-Type Stimulants (ATS), and Hallucinogens in the region.
The Ministry’s figures on drug-addicts in Jammu and Kashmir may be underestimated as the survey was conducted several years ago and the drug problem has since become more widespread in the region. The Ministry informed the Parliament that it endorses the establishment of Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs) in government hospitals across the country, a program being implemented by AIIMS New Delhi. Out of the 46 ATFs established so far, 10 are operational in Jammu and Kashmir, according to the reply provided to the Member of Parliament.
Additionally, the Ministry supports the establishment of Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts, which not only provide treatment to drug victims but also offer services such as preventive education, awareness generation, motivational counselling, detoxification/de-addiction, aftercare, and reintegration into mainstream society.
The Ministry’s reply to the Member of Parliament stated that although 46 Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs) have been established across the country, only 10 are currently operational in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Additionally, the Ministry supports the establishment of Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts, of which there are 340 in the country but only one in Jammu and Kashmir.
Similarly, out of 40 Community-based Peer-led Intervention (CPLI) Centres established so far, only two are operating in Jammu and Kashmir. Furthermore, the Ministry has set up 71 Outreach and Drop-in Centres (ODICs) across the country, with three currently operating in the UT of J&K. The Ministry also supports the establishment of District De-addiction Centres (DDACs) in districts without IRCA, ODIC, and CPLI centres, of which there are currently five in Jammu and Kashmir out of a total of 15 supported by the Ministry.
In response to a question about the menace of narcotics, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Lok Sabha that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) had destroyed poppy on 288 acres of land in J&K in 2018, 1123 acres in 2019, 893 acres in 2020, 292 acres in 2021, and only 88 acres in 2022. However, given that poppy is grown on a significant portion of land in the Kashmir valley, the figures suggest that no significant progress has been made in its destruction.

On the other hand, cannabis destruction has increased with 37 acres destroyed in 2018, 295 acres in 2020, 523 acres in 2021, and 443 acres in 2022, but the performance of NCB is still not satisfactory considering the large area of land used for growing cannabis in Kashmir valley.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 30, 2023
Young Girl Fom Central Kashmir Writes Quran After Memorizing It

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SRINAGAR: A young girl from central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district has written the holy Qur’an after memorizing it.
Salima Jan from the Anderwan area of Ganderbal is pursuing BA and wrote the Qur’an during morning and evening times and completed it in around four months.
Salima said that due to the religious environment at their home, she a passion for writing the Qur’an.
“I started writing the Quran in November last year and completed it in March,” she said, adding, “My family has been very supportive and they provided me with everything I needed to complete the work.”
Salima said she has learned the Qur’an from many clerics and has memorized it by heart.
Her parents said it is a proud moment for them and the whole locality. “Remaining connected with one’s religion in today’s era is rare. We are proud of her,” they said. (KNO)

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March 29, 2023
Employees Salary Increased: DA of central employees increased

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The central government has given a big gift to the central employees. The government has increased the Dearness Allowance of the employees by four percent. After this increase, DA has increased from 38 percent to 42 percent.
The increase in DA will be applicable from January 1. That means the employees will also get arrears for January and February. This decision will benefit about 47.58 lakh central government employees and 69.76 lakh pensioners. This increase in DA has been done after the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Increased for the first half
This increase in DA and DR has happened from January 2023 to June 2023 i.e. for the first half. With this announcement, the government will have a financial burden of Rs 12,815 crore every year. The government increases the DA of the employees every six months. Dearness Allowance (DA) is a part of the salary structure of government employees. In view of the inflation rate, the central government increases the DA of the employees. Higher the inflation, higher is the increase in DA.

How much will be the increase in salary?
After the four percent increase in DA, let us also understand the increase in the salary of the employees. Suppose the basic pay of a central employee is Rs 18,000. If we look at 38 percent, then DA becomes Rs 6,840. On the other hand, if we look at 42 per cent, then it will become Rs 7,560. That means there will be an increase of Rs 720 in the salary of the employee.
If we look at the maximum basic pay, then the dearness allowance on the basis of Rs 56,000 becomes Rs 21,280. Now if it is seen according to the increase of four percent, then it will jump to Rs.23,520. In this way, there will be an increase of Rs 2,240 in the salary.
DA reached from 17 percent to 42 percent
Earlier, the government had increased the DA by four per cent in the last half as well, which increased the DA from 34 per cent to 38 per cent. The government had increased the DA of the employees by three percent in March 2022. After this increase, the dearness allowance of the employees had increased from 31 per cent to 34 per cent.
Let us tell you that after a long time in July 2021, the central government increased the dearness allowance of central employees from 17 percent to 28 percent. After this, in October 2021, it was increased to 31 percent, giving another 3 percent hike.
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( With inputs from : kashmirpublication.in )

March 25, 2023
Power Shutdown To Affect Several Areas In Central Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: Residents of several areas in Srinagar are set to face power outages as the Power Controller Kashmir has announced a series of shutdowns in the coming days.
According to a statement released by the Power Controller Kashmir, the power supply to the Grid Station Lisser will remain affected on March 26 from 10 am to 4 pm. The receiving station Panzgam will face a similar shutdown on March 27 from 10 am to 4 pm.
Residents of Ahmadnagar, Umerhair, and Gulabbagh will also face power outages on March 26 from 10 am to 5 pm, as the power supply to these receiving stations will be affected. Similarly, the power supply to receiving stations TRC, Nedous, and Rajbagh will remain affected on March 26 from 10 am to 5 pm.
Finally, residents of Barbarshah and Basant Bagh will face a power shutdown on April 02 from 10 am to 2 pm.
The statement has advised people in these areas to take necessary precautions to avoid inconvenience during the power outages. (GNS)

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March 25, 2023
Man Found Dead In Central Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: A man was found dead on Saturday morning by the locals in Rambagh area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district.
Reports reaching the news agency GNS said that a man was found dead by locals this morning, who immediately informed the concerned police station about the incident. Soon a police party reached to the spot and took the body into their possession for legal formalities.
The deceased has been identified as Salman Irshad Wani (25) son of Irshad ahmad Wani, a resident of Rambagh.
Meanwhile, a police official also confirmed and said that a case has been registered in this regard for further investigations. (GNS)

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March 25, 2023
Florida Governor reappoints Indian American to University of Central Florida Board of Trustees

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Washington: A prominent Indian American businessman and community leader was on Friday reappointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the board of trustees of the prestigious University of Florida.
“Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Digvijay “Danny” Gaekwad to the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees,” the Governor’s office said in a statement.
Gaekwad, of Ocala, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NDS USA, the Founder of Danny G Management, the Founder of Danny Development and Investments, and the Owner of DG Hospitality.
“He is the immediate past Chair of the Visit Florida Board of Directors and currently serves on the Enterprise Florida and Space Florida Board of Directors,” the media release said.
Born in Baroda as the son of a Judge and grandson of a Colonel in the Indian Army, he graduated in Political Science from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. He arrived in the United States with his wife Manisha in 1987 to live the American Dream.
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March 25, 2023
‘Misuse of central agencies’: 14 parties move SC; seek guidelines on arrest

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New Delhi: Fourteen political parties led by the Congress on Friday moved the Supreme Court against the alleged misuse of investigative agencies in arresting opposition leaders, and sought guidelines on arrest.
Senior advocate A.M. Singhvi mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud for early hearing.
The top court agreed to hear the matter on April 5.
The counsel clarified that they are not attempting to affect the ongoing investigations.
The political parties sought laying down guidelines for law enforcing agencies and courts on arrest, remand, and bail.
The top court was informed that a majority of cases are against the opposition leaders.
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March 24, 2023
Central University Jammu Interview for a post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) & Application form

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Central University Jammu Interview for a post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) & Application form
Eligible candidates are invited for walk–in interview for a post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF),to work in the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), New Delhi sponsored major research project ref. CRG/2022/002384, to be held on 24 th March 2023 at 11:00 AM at Department of Physics and Astronomical Sciences, Central University of Jammu, Rahya-Suchani (Bagla)
Name of the Temporary Post : Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Number of Post : One (01)
Name of the Research Project : “A Comprehensive study of nuclear structure properties of odd–mass nuclei in transitional region“
Name of the Sponsoring Agency : SERB, New Delhi
Tenure of the Project : 03 Years
Consolidated monthly compensation / Fellowship : : Rs. 31,000 + 9% HRA
Essential Qualifications and experience: Master’s degree in Physics , NET/GATE

Candidates are required to bring filled application in the prescribed format (given below), detailed CV with recent photograph.
Dated: 22-3-23
For Application Form click link below:
Walk-in Interview for a post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Department of Physics.

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March 22, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Universities List, 142 Central and Participating Universities – TheNewsCaravan

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S.No.Name of Universities1Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University2Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (PG Satellite Centre, Amethi)3Banaras Hindu University4Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram5Central University of Andhra Pradesh6Central University of South Bihar7Central University of Gujarat8Central University of Haryana9Central University of Himachal Pradesh10Central University of Jammu11Central University of Jharkhand12Central University of Karnataka13Central University of Kashmir14Central University of Kerala15Central University of Odisha16Central University of Punjab17Central University of Rajasthan18Central University of Tamil Nadu19Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak20Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Manipur Centre21Dr. Harisingh Gaur Vishwa Vidyalaya22Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Bilaspur23Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University24Jawaharlal Nehru University25Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya26Manipur University27North Eastern Hill University28Pondicherry University29Sikkim University30Harkamya College of Education Affiliated to Sikkim University31Loyola College of Education, Namchi Affiliated to Sikkim University32Government Pharmacy College Sajong (GPCS) Rumtek Affiliated to Sikkim University33Himalayan Pharmacy Institute, Majhitar Affiliated to Sikkim University34Namgyal Institute of Tibetology Affiliated to Sikkim University35Delhi Technological University36Tripura University37Central University of Hyderabad38Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar39Central Sanskrit University, Delhi40National Sanskrit University, Tirupati41B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University42Madan Mohan Malviya University43Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya44Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University, UP45Devi Ahilya Vishvavidyalaya, Indore46Sardar Patel University of Police47Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, TN48Apex University, Rajasthan49Nirwan University, Jaipur50M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly51Footwear Design & Development Institute, GoI52Manav Rachna University, Faridabad53Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad54Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi 55Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Belur Main Campus (Kolkata) 56Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Narendrapur Campus (Kolkata)57Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Ranchi Campus
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March 22, 2023