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Neighbours Beyond Religion: Muslims Help Perform Last Rites Of Kashmiri Pandit

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SRINAGAR: The Muslim community in the Wussan locality of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal came forward to perform the last rites of an elderly Kashmiri Pandit on Friday.
Eyewitnesses said that Avtar Krishan Koul, 75, son of Madhav Krishan Koul, passed away at her home in Wussan in the wee hours of Friday, which left the entire locality in mourning.
As soon as the news of her death spread, local Muslims made special arrangements to perform his last rites. They also helped the family by ferrying firewood to cremate the deceased.
“It is in our Islam to take care of neighbors irrespective of their religion,” said Ghulam Hassan, a local resident.
Another local mentioned, “Avtar was a remarkable person who always went above and beyond to help those in need. His kindness and generosity knew no bounds, and he was always willing to lend a helping hand, no matter what time of day or night it was.”
“Avtar was truly dedicated to his profession as a health worker. He saw it as his duty to care for the well-being of others, and he took this responsibility very seriously. He spent countless hours working tirelessly to help people in his community, never once seeking recognition or praise for his efforts,” said a native from his village.
Around a dozen Pandit families in the Wussan locality did not migrate from the Kashmir Valley during the early 1990s and instead decided to stay. Since then, the two communities have lived in harmony and have always shown compassion towards each other.
After the militancy erupted in the valley in the early 1990s, the Pandit community was forced to migrate from Kashmir. However, a small percentage of them stayed back and are currently living in many parts of Kashmir. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 21, 2023
Kashmir’s Canine Chaos Sparks Urgent Call for Action

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SRINAGAR: As incidents of dog bites increase in Kashmir, there is a growing need for sterilization and proper waste disposal. According to doctors, sterilizing and vaccinating dogs can help control their population, prevent rabies, and reduce attacks. They emphasized that sterilization is the sole scientifically-proven method of controlling the stray dog population.
“Every day, a large number of people are falling prey to dog bites. The canines are storming streets, chasing cars, pulling down bicycle riders, and often attacking pedestrians and school children,” they said.
A few days ago, a minor boy was mauled by dogs in Beighpora Awantipora in Pulwama. Doctors treating him said that the wounds were so deep that even his lungs were injured, and the incident is enough to show the gravity of dog bite menace in Kashmir. They said that the minor boy was brought to SMHS Hospital in critical condition with multiple injuries, including injuries to the scalp, chest, shoulder, thigh, and other parts. There were deep wounds on his body, and his vitals were deranged when he was brought to the hospital, they said.
“The patient is stable now, and his multiple injuries have been stitched and repaired with the help of plastic and ENT surgeons, and we are hopeful that he will recover soon,” they said.
Parents of the minor said that he was attacked by the dogs in farmland when no one was there, but the main reason behind it is the improper disposal of waste that is luring dogs. They said that both the public and the government are responsible for the improper disposal of waste, but action needs to be taken immediately as today it has happened with us and tomorrow the same can happen with others.
Despite going through such a difficult phase, nobody from the administration has even called us, they said, adding that the government must take steps immediately to eradicate the growing dog bite menace.
An official from the anti-rabies clinic SMHS said that from 1st April 2022 till 31st March 2023, as many as 6,875 bite cases were reported to ARC SMHS, and most of them were from Srinagar. Giving details, he said that among animal bites in the last year, 4,912 animal bite cases were reported from Srinagar at ARC SMHS, 317 from Budgam, 201 from Baramulla, 134 from Kupwara, 168 from Bandipora, 301 from Ganderbal, 221 from Pulwama, 138 from Shopian, 147 from Kulgam, 85 from Anantnag, and 231 from other areas.
Rabies is an invariably fatal viral disease resulting in approximately 59,000 human deaths per year globally, with 95% of cases occurring in Africa and Asia. The only way to prevent a rabies death is vaccination of an animal bite victim. In Kashmir, the burden and characteristics of dog bites are not routinely captured by the health system in place. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 21, 2023
KPDCL Collects Revenue Of Rs 1550 Cr In FY 2022-23

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SRINAGAR: The government on Friday said that it has collected revenue of Rs 1550 crore in the financial year 2022-23 in Kashmir.
Quoting an official in the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited ( KPDCL) , KNO reported that it has collected Rs 1,550 crore revenue for the financial year 2022-23 against the collection of Rs 1,385 crore in the previous financial year 2021-2022.
It is for the first time that the KPDCL has been able to recover huge amount, which according to the officials will help in reducing the deficit.
The official said that the revenue collection is increasing with each passing year as several measures have been taken to ensure that the collection is increasing to meet the needs.
“We are expecting further increase in the revenue collection for the next financial year 2023-24,” he said.
Pertinently, Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has initiated several measures, including disconnecting services to defaulters, to reduce the deficit.
The officials had said that as far as KPDCL is concerned, it has the highest AT&C losses in the country.
The J&K government purchases electricity worth Rs 7,500 crore every year and recovers only Rs 3,500 crore, reports quoting the Chief Engineer said.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 21, 2023
Special Teams To Keep Check On Stunt Biking On Eid: Traffic Police

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SRINAGAR: Foreseeing the possibility of stunt biking during the Eid-ul-Fitr festival, Traffic Police Srinagar on Friday said they have formed special teams to monitor and stop any such activity.
Senior Superintendent of Police Traffic for Srinagar, Muzaffar Ahmad Shah said that that they have apprehensions that stunt biking may occur during the Eid festival and they have made pre-arrangements to curb any such occurrence.
“In view of the Eid festivities from tomorrow, there are apprehensions that stunts using four-wheelers and bikes by young boys may occur and to curb that we have constituted special teams,” he said.
SSP City Traffic said they have identified some of the areas where pre-arrangements have been made in collaboration with the district police.
In an appeal to parents, Shah said they should ensure that no vehicle is given to minors. “The parents should keep an eye on their young children so that they do not engage in stunt acts,” he said, adding, “Parents should not give an easy hand to their children on bikes or cars unless they are sure that their kids ride or drive sensibly and more importantly are eligible.” (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 21, 2023
Eid Shopping: JK Bank Records Rs 564 Cr Transfer During The Day

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SRINAGAR: The markets across Kashmir did not exhibit any indication of revival even after the delayed crescent added a day to the Eid shopping in the subcontinent. People remained busy in managing the basics including bread, mutton, vegetables and other foods.
Jammu and Kashmir Bank that is the custodian of almost two-thirds of deposits in Jammu and Kashmir has made public some basic information about the transactions in their system. Till 5 pm, on April 21, the data suggested Rs 564 crore was transacted through a total of 16.72 lakh transactions. This includes Rs 331.89 crore of transactions using the MPay as the card transactions were at Rs 118.5 crore and UPI transactions at Rs 115.08 crore.
In the last three days, as already reported, the bank transacted Rs 2510 crore.
However, the business transactions were not very encouraging. Insiders in the banking sector told TheNewsCaravan that not much of the transactions took place using the POS (point of sale) machines that most of businesses use. During the entire day, one insider said Rs 8.51 crore was transacted in 60232 sales, which is very insignificant given the tradition and practices on the eve of Eid.
Even the cash that moved out of the banking system during the day was too little – only Rs 89 crore in 177292 crore.
“Transactions did take place but people avoided spending the money,” one banker said. “People tend to spend as less as possible. Most of the transactions did not result in movement of cash out of the system and the digital transfer in business was too little.”
In the last three days, the traders thought that the inclement weather was playing the spoilsport but Friday exhibited that while people were out and there were no rains, people avoided markets. Most of the markets remained deserted for the entire day. “Compare the figures of last Eid with this Eid, you will come to understand where the economy is heading,” one senior trader said.
Market insiders hope that the onset of marriage season may trigger some turnaround.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 21, 2023
Former JK Governor Summoned By CBI For Questioning

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SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned former Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Satya Pal Malik, for questioning in the Reliance Insurance case.
The CBI is investigating allegations of irregularities in the insurance policy sale by the company.
Malik, who was appointed as the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir in August 2018, served in the position until November 2019, when the state was reorganized into two Union Territories. He had previously served as the Governor of Bihar and the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.
More Details Awaited.

Previous articleFCIK Demands For Consolidation Of Existing Industrial Base

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April 21, 2023
FCIK Demands For Consolidation Of Existing Industrial Base

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SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has urged the central government to consolidate the existing industrial base in Jammu and Kashmir and its ambitious expansion plans for industrial development under the “New Central Sector Scheme” (NCSS) launched in 2021 with an outlay of 28400 Crores over a period of time.
This was conveyed by FCIK representatives to the Director of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Dr Kajal, and her team of officers in a meeting held at Sanat Ghar Srinagar. The FCIK was led by members of the Advisory Committee, Shakeel Qalander and Mohammad Ashraf Mir, with the participation of presidents of various industrial estates, including Lassipora, Khunmoh, Rangreth, Zainakote, Shalteng, Sanat Nagar, Baghi Ali Mardan Khan, Zakura, Ganderbal, Silk Park Zakura, and other constituents.
FCIK representatives conveyed that the desired transformation in industrial development could only take place by following the principles of natural growth, which envisages the consolidation of the existing industrial base before spreading out for expansion. While hailing the NCSS for enhanced industrial development, they said that the plan also required a change in the working atmosphere and system to facilitate existing and prospective entrepreneurs with flawless services.
Recalling the central industrial scheme of 2002 launched by the then Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the FCIK representatives regretted that the scheme could not bring any substantial change owing to inherent deficiencies. They said that the whole scheme, spread over more than a decade, could only attract investment of about 3000 crores, mostly in two districts of 22 districts of the erstwhile state of J&K. They said that NCSS-2021 may, God forbid, meet the same fate if the problems of existing enterprises were not addressed to boost existing and prospective investor’s confidence. They informed the visiting team that a whole lot of existing units were presently in complete distress and working on meager capacities much below their break-even, apart from a large number of units that had already turned sick.
FCIK suggested DPIIT to earmark a sum of 10000 Crores out of 28400 Crores under NCSS, which could be utilized for incentivizing existing industrial units on revival and rehabilitation of sick units, diversification, modernization, and expansion programs. This initiative could not only save thousands of crores of investment made in existing infrastructure but could also establish a strong foundation for desired expansion plans, said FCIK members, adding that re-enforcing of existing units had the potential of generating one million jobs in a short run.
FCIK members expressed their dismay over the non-seriousness of the local administration towards the plight of existing industry and said that the role and functionaries of the industries department required complete reformation and revamp.
FCIK also complained to DPIIT of withholding a corpus fund of 100 Crores along with some other grants approved in 1999 by the then Prime Minister on the recommendations of Task Force on MSMEs. The FCIK representatives said that J&K badly needed such a corpus with appropriate enhancement.
The Presidents and other members also registered their complaints regarding the difficulties faced by enterprises in availing incentives under NCSS-2021 and suggested changes in rules and regulations.

Dr Kajal in her response assured FCIK team to revisit provisions of guidelines for the incentive scheme in order to benefit unit holders. She said that the team was dumbfounded to know about the ground realities about existing industry. She assured to take up the matter with her high ups in the department and in turn with relevant quarters for finding a resolution to the problems brought in her notice. She asked FCIK to furnish a detailed note on all these issues with suggestions thereof. She also assured of having regular and frequent interaction with the stakeholders in future.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 21, 2023
24 New Covid-19 Cases Reported in Kashmir in Last 24 Hours

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SRINAGAR: According to officials, there have been 24 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the Kashmir valley in the past 24 hours.
Over the past week, there have been a total of 853 positive cases, with 257 currently active and 762 recovered cases.
In the last week, 303,90 rapid antigen tests and 12218 RT-PCR tests were conducted in Kashmir.
The 24 new cases include 2 from Srinagar, 2 from Pulwama, 3 from Budgam, 4 from Baramulla, 2 from Bandipora, and 11 from Anantnag. (KS)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 21, 2023
Bharat Scouts And Guides Is Contributing To Build An Inclusive And Prosperous Society: LG Sinha

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SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Rajya Puraskar Ceremony of JK Bharat Scouts and Guides on Friday at Convention Centre.
The Lt Governor, who is also the Chief Patron of Jammu and Kashmir Bharat Scouts & Guides, congratulated the Rajya Puraskar Awardee Scouts & Guides and lauded their contribution to the society.
“With its aspirational vision, Scouts & Guides is leading the change in society especially by serving vulnerable section of the community & enabling the youth leaders to drive transformative change,” said the Lt Governor.
The Lt Governor called upon the youth to follow the rich legacy of Mahamana Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya and dedicate themselves in the service of the nation.
“The young generation is the key to change and today they are eager to play a bigger role in sustainable economic growth and social cohesion. With their commitment to selfless service, Scouts & Guides is contributing to build an inclusive & prosperous society,” observed the Lt Governor.
In the fast-changing world, Scouts & Guides will have to turn their voice into action. In the partnership with local administration, they must engage in social welfare works to complement the government’s efforts and to develop new youth networks to promote peaceful, equal and just communities, he added.
The Lt Governor also urged the trainers and teaching community to nurture individual growth and leadership qualities amongst the youth.
“Young generation is the main stakeholder of the future and it is our collective responsibility to provide them with the opportunities to fulfil their potential and strengthen their involvement in development processes,” the Lt Governor said.

The Lt Governor asked the J&K Bharat Scouts & Guides to actively contribute to drug abuse prevention programmes.
The Lt Governor also reiterated the UT Administration’s commitment to facilitate the smooth operations of J&K Bharat Scouts & Guides.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor felicitated the Scouts & Guides from various schools with Rajya Puraskar Award Certificates.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 21, 2023
Sehrish Asghar, Shahid Choudhary Get PM’s Award For Excellence

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SRINAGAR: On the Civil Services Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured civil servants for excellence in implementing government’s key projects.
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi appreciated the the civil servants,for serving the nation with utmost diligence and recognised their contribution towards nation building.
The prime minister also conferred the “Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration” during the event, held in New Delhi.
From Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Shahid Choudhary and Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar bagged the prestigious PM’s award, the highest award in civil services in country, for their services in public administration, in category of Innovation (State) and Aspirational District Programme respectively.
A 2009 batch officer, Choudhary is posted as Secretary of the Tribal Affairs Department, and Director of J&K Mission Youth, and Skill Development Missions.
Shahid Choudhary took to his twitter handle and wrote, “Lifetime moment: thrilled with joy, honour and gratitude as Hon’ble Prime Minister Sh @narendramodiji felicitates our team @MissionYouthJK with Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration. Two years of untiring efforts in flashback with some smiles & tears.”
Dr. Sehrish Asgar, who has served in various departments, including the Directorate of information and public relations (DIPR) is currently posted as Deputy Commissioner of Baramulla, in north Kashmir.
VIDEO: PM Sh @narendramodi confers Awards for Excellence in Public Administration to Aspirational Districts Programme to Team Baramulla (J&K). #CivilServicesDay pic.twitter.com/02OcmuMH5G
— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) April 21, 2023
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha had congratulated both the officers for the prestigious award, “Congratulations & best wishes to @MissionYouth_JK, @listenshahid, Dist. Baramulla, @DrSyedSehrish for prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration-2022 in category of Innovation (State) and Aspirational District Programme respectively. Keep it up,” Sinha Tweeted.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 21, 2023