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Weather Likely To Remain Dry Till April 15 In JK

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SRINAGAR: No significant change in weather is expected and it is likely to be mainly dry, the meteorological department said even as the minimum temperature recorded an increase at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
“Mainly dry weather is expected during the next 24 hours,” a meteorological department official said, adding, “no significant change is expected and it is likely to be mainly dry for subsequent two days.”
Regarding the temperature, the MeT official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 7.4°C against 7.1°C on the previous night and it was 0.2°C below normal for the summer capital.
Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 4.4°C against 4.8°C on the previous night and it was 2.1°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.
Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 2.5°C against 3.0°C on the previous night and it was 0.3°C above normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Kokernag recorded a low of 7.5°C against 7.7°C on the previous night and it was 1.4°C above normal for the place, the officials said.
Gulmarg recorded a low of 3.6°C against 3.5°C on the previous night and it was 2.1°C above normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.
In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 5.8°C against 5.2°C on the previous night and it was 0.5°C below normal for the north Kashmir area.

Jammu recorded a low of 17.9°C against 17.4°C on the previous night. It was 1.3°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.
Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 6.9°C (below normal by 1.3°C), Batote 12.0°C (above normal by 1.5°C), Katra 16.7°C (0.2°C below normal) and Bhadarwah 7.7°C (0.7°C below normal). Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 1.8°C and 1.4°C respectively, he added. (GNS)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 12, 2023
PSC Gets Two New Members

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SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday appointed Tariq Ahmad Khan, former director general, Planning department and Sanjeev Gupta, District and Sessions Judge(retired) as members of Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission.
In a notification, the General Administration Department said that the LG has appointed Tariq Ahmad Khan, director general (expenditure division), Planning and Sanjeev Gupta, District and Session Judge as members of Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission.
An order issued in this regard read, “SO 199-in exercise of powers conferred by Clause 2 of the Article 316 of the Constitution of India read with Section 93 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019 and SO 3937 (E) dated October 31, 2019 read with order issued in terms of sub-clause (i) of clause (c) of the Proclamation issued by the President dated October 31, 2019, the Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is pleased to appoint Sanjeev Gupta, District and Sessions Judge (Retd) and Tariq Ahmad Khan, Director General (Expenditure Division), Planning (Retd), as Member of the PSC of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.”
As per the order, the newly appointed members shall hold the office for a term of six years from the date one enters upon his office or attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 12, 2023
CS Emphasizes On Digital DPRs and Billing Of All Works Under OMMAS Only

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SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Tuesday highlighted the need for introducing the Online Management and Monitoring System (OMMAS) for raising bills of all works under execution by different Departments such as Public Works Department, PDD, PHE etc throughout JK. He impressed on all the concerned Departments to look into their readiness within 15 days and decide about the timeframe to onboard themselves onto this online system of bill preparation, submission and monitoring.
Dr Mehta also directed formulation of DPRs in digital mode of all the projects to be taken up in the UT so that automated and hassle free checking can be introduced. He said that the digital DPRs will make the process of analysis easy and less cumbersome and shall bring about much needed efficiency. He also stressed on use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in gauging the efficiency and output of employees so that deadwoods are identified easily by the system.
On the occasion he also launched auto-appeal feature for 08 more online services offered by different Departments. The feature is going to auto escalate the appeals in case the services are not provided to the applicants within the time limits set under the Public Services Guarantee Act (PSGA).
Dr Mehta complimented the IT Department for integrating this vital feature in the digital services offered by these Departments to the citizens. He stressed upon need for integrating the Auto-appeal feature for all the designated 48 services offered over Service Plus immediately and rest of services by May 2023.
The Chief Secretary said that the auto-appeal feature for services related to everyday life of the people like birth and death certificates are critical for enhancing ease of living. He emphasized that benefits like old age and widow pension, scholarships under various social security schemes etc should also be included in the system without any delay.
He observed that this feature would act as a turning point in maintaining transparency and accountability in services to the public and eradicating corruption. He stated that auto escalation feature of online services is going to put an end to malpractices besides promoting fairness, a priority set by the current dispensation in all its affairs including offering of government employment and public contracts to its citizens on the basis of merit alone.
The Chief Secretary was apprised that with onboarding these 08 services, the total number of services with active auto-appeal feature has reached 22 in the UT. It was further said that the feature like auto-appeal is going to bring much greater transparency in these services in future as these would ensure their delivery as per the timeframe set for them under PSGA.
The Services which were today brought under the Auto-appeal system include issuance of unmarried/widow/divorce certificate; issuance of family income/property certificate for Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme; Issuance of Dependent Certificate; Issuance of Income Dependency Certificate; Issuance of OBC Certificate; Issuance of Street Vending/RehriLisence; Application for Road cutting permission under Municipal Corporations; and Application for Road cutting permission under Municipal Councils/Committees.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 12, 2023
MHA Convening Meet On JK In Delhi

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SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is convening a crucial meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in Delhi on Wednesday to discuss ongoing preparations on G-20 summit, security situation and the developmental pace in the UT.
Quoting a top MHA official, KNO reported that the Ministry has invited officials from JK including LG Manoj Sinha, DGP Dilbagh Singh, Chief Secretary Arun Kumar, DG CID and Home Secretary for a meeting scheduled at 5 pm at North Block, New Delhi.
“The meeting will be chaired by top officials of MHA. It will discuss preparations for G-20 summit meetings to be held in Srinagar in the month of May, security situation and the pace of various developmental projects going on in J&K,” the official said, wishing not to be named.
He said that the MHA would discuss the status of preparations for hosting the G-20 dignitaries and the venues where the events would be held. The official said that the meeting will also discuss the status of militancy in J&K and the overall security scenario prevailing in J&K.
The official said that the meeting would also deliberate on the status of militancy, law and order situation and the progress achieved “thereof in rooting out the terrorism from JK soil.”

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 12, 2023
Dial 103 To Report Stunt Biking: Traffic Police

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SRINAGAR: Traffic Police Srinagar on Tuesday conducted a counselling session of stunt bikers in presence of their parents after identifying those involved in stunt biking through social media.
A senior traffic police official said that a productive counseling session was held for the youth involved in stunt biking, in the presence of their parents who appreciated the initiative.
During the session, the boys were briefed about the adverse aftermath of the incidents arising due to stunt biking, the official said.
In a tweet, city traffic police wrote, “Traffic city Srinagar acting against stunt bikers held counseling session with violators and their parents who appreciated the initiative. Any information regarding stunt biking may be reported on 103 number.”
The official added that they have issued a number 103 for the general public where they can report any occurrence of stunt biking happening in Srinagar.
“As of now, we are counseling them but those found involved again will be booked under the relevant laws,” he said.
The drive by traffic police follows a horrific road accident on Boulevard near SKICC earlier this month that resulted in the on-spot death of a 20-year-old Srinagar boy. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 11, 2023
JK Bank Partners With CIMSME To Boost MSME Growth

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SRINAGAR: J&K Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chamber of Indian Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (CIMSME) in order to accelerate the growth of manufacturing enterprises. CIMSME is the apex chamber of MSMEs in India, representing their interests and issues with the government and various regulators while being an active participant in MSME-related policymaking.
During the signing of the MoU, General Manager Ashutosh Sareen signed on behalf of J&K Bank, while President Mukesh Mohan Gupta signed for CIMSME in the presence of MD & CEO Baldev Prakash, Executive Director Sudhir Gupta, General Manager Narjay Gupta, Director (CIMSME) Subhash Joinwal, DGMs, and other senior bank officials. The divisional heads of the bank also joined the function through VC Mode.
MD & CEO Baldev Prakash praised CIMSME for its role in promoting MSMEs and expressed pleasure over the signing of the MoU. He said, “As a responsible financial institution, we understand that the MSME sector plays a critical role in fostering entrepreneurship and generating huge employment opportunities, thereby contributing greatly to the country’s GDP. Moreover, MSME lending is profitable for the banking industry, and we need to translate this MoU into solid business growth, especially in the rest of India because this is the sector which complements the large industries in the form of subsidiary units that are vital to the entire ecosystem.”
MD Baldev Prakash asserted that the MSME sector will bolster the economy of the Union Territory and the country alike, and that the bank will ensure that bankable leads generated by CIMSME are processed in a time-bound manner.
President (CIMSME) Mukesh Mohan Gupta spoke on the occasion and expressed his pleasure at the tie-up with J&K Bank. He emphasized the need to educate lenders and borrowers of the MSME sector about various schemes and processes to avail the facilities. He further added, “We will soon be coming up with a web portal for ease of both MSME lenders and borrowers.”
Executive Director Sudhir Gupta stated that the signing of the MoU with the apex chamber is akin to forging a partnership that will go a long way in promoting the culture of enterprise across the country while adding to the bank’s business profile.
Under the tie-up, CIMSME will not only source the MSME/Startup proposals across the country but will also conduct due diligence of these proposals as per the bank policy and RBI guidelines. Once CIMSME is satisfied with the financials and track records of the company/firm, the leads will be shared with the bank for further processing.
J&K Bank has provided benefits of employment to around 92000 youth till March 2023, under the J&K Government’s flagship programmes ‘Back to Village 4.0’ and ‘My Town My Pride’ – a feat that has been hailed by the UT Government and people alike.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 11, 2023
G-20 Summit: Div Com Kashmir Sets Deadline For Completion Of Important Works

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SRINAGAR: Taking first hand review of ongoing works under G-20 Summit, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Tuesday issued clear cut directions to all Officers, Officials and contractors associated with these works to complete them within set timelines.
The Div Com issued this direction during a high level meeting held here to take review of works completed, and ongoing works under G-20 Summit.
Among others, the meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Commissioner SMC/ CEO Srinagar Smart City Limited, V.C LC&MA, Director Floriculture, Labour Commissioner J&K, SSP Security, SSP Traffic City, C.Es of PW (R&B), PHE (Jal Shakti), I&FC (Jal Shakti), KPDCL Kashmir and other Officers and Officials besides Contractors of works going on under G-20 Summit.
At the outset, the Div Com said that the works are for the people and should be completed at an earliest for their convenience. He sought feedback from the participants regarding the needs and requirements vis a vis meeting work completion deadlines.
During the meeting, the Div Com took detailed work wise status from the concerned Officers and Contractors involved in the respective works.
The Div Com gave a deadline of 10 days to most of the works including concrete works, footpaths, tiling works, drainage works, underground works, landscaping and turfing that are still going on including the blacktopping works and installation of signages.
He instructed the concerned to check if there is need of labour component and directed the Labour Commissioner J&K to provide labour to them to meet the demand.
He also directed them to start parallel works to ensure timely completion of all works.

The Div Com gave a deadline of upto Eid to complete the blacktopping works. (GNS)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 11, 2023
Budget 2023-24 To Give Major Infrastructural Push To Transform Power, Road Sectors In JK

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SRINAGAR: The budget 2023-24 will give a major infrastructural push to four core areas of health, drinking water, power and road connectivity aimed at providing succour to the common people and improving developmental parameters of UT at the national level, government said in a statement.
The budget has earmarked funds for providing Functional Household Tap Connections to all 18.36 lakh households of Jammu and Kashmir by 2023- 24 with a minimum of 55 litres per capita per day (LPCD) drinking water supply of prescribed quality (confirming to BIS 10500) on a regular, longterm and sustainable basis.
About sixty water supply schemes are likely to be completed during 2023-24. To bring efficiency in planning and revenue collection, the government will introduce digitalization of consumer records and implementation of an online billing systems in entire Jammu and Kashmir.
The construction of prestigious Tawi Barrage, an artificial lake project which will boost tourism of Jammu city, will be completed during 2023-24.
According to the budget document, 6000 Kilometer of blacktopping of roads is expected to be achieved during 2023-24 under all schemes. Besides, 353 new projects worth Rs 1292 crore have been prioritized to be sanctioned under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)-XXVIII with NABARD funding.
In last year’s budget, safety audit of bridges having completed 20 years was completed and now in this budget Safety audit for the bridges having completed 10 years has to be conducted during 2023-24.
JK government is also putting efforts on maintenance of road/bridge assets and also for road safety measures.
The year 2023-24 will see further Improvement in daily hours of power supply with Urban- 24 hours and Rural 22 hours besides a reduction in transformer damage rate, a drop in Transmission and Distribution/ Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses.

Under Budget 2023-24, there will be an additional length of LT/HT network (1324.073 km) besides renovation and modernization works would be undertaken at existing 220/132 KV Grid Sub Stations apart from protection/ replacement works at critical towers and insertion of new towers.
To improve power connectivity in remote areas that receive heavy snowfall, Sonamarg will be provided 24×7 power supply during winters with underground cabling through Z-Morh Tunnel besides underground cabling would be done at Nunwan for reliable power supply to holy cave of Shri Amar Nath Ji.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 11, 2023
JK Reports 97 Fresh Covid-19 Cases

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir reported 97 fresh covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday.
They said that 49 cases were reported from Jammu division and 48 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 480230. Among the cases, 174353 are from Jammu division and 305967 from Kashmir Valley.
Providing district wise details of the cases, officials said that 28 cases were reported Jammu, 14 from Srinagar, 10 from Budgam, seven from Kulgam, six Samba, four each from Udhampur and Kishtwar, three each from Rajouri, Baramulla, Ganderbal, two each from Reasi and Pulwama besides one each from Kathua, Poonch and Bandipora.
There was no death either from Jammu division or Kashmir valley during the time. So far 4788 people have succumbed to the virus and among them include 2355 from Jammu division and 2433 from the Valley.
Besides, they said, 52 Covid-19 patients recovered during the last 24 hours, seven from Jammu division and 45 from Kashmir Valley. There are now 471 active cases, 200 in Jammu and 271 in Kashmir. (GNS)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 11, 2023
SCERT Rolls Out New Syllabus, Academic Calendar For 2023-24 Session

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SRINAGAR: The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has recently launched a new “Syllabus cum Academic Calendar” for the upcoming academic session 2023-24. The syllabus is intended for the foundational stage and classes 1 to 8 of the schooling system in Jammu and Kashmir. This comprehensive document was developed in collaboration with experts from the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 to improve the quality of education in the region.
The syllabus aims to shift the focus from rote learning to competency and experiential-based learning, thereby enhancing the quality of education. The syllabus is aligned with the latest guidelines and instruction manuals issued by NCERT, New Delhi, and maps the learning outcomes with the contents of the prescribed textbooks of J&K Board of School Education.
The syllabus also emphasizes the importance of inclusive education and provides teachers with the knowledge and skills to create an inclusive classroom environment. Additionally, it provides resources such as tactile diagrams/maps, talking books, audio-visual materials, Braille, etc., to support children with special needs.
The document is available in parts on the website of the SCERT for easy access by teachers, students, and parents. With the launch of this new syllabus, Jammu and Kashmir has become the first Union Territory to create such a comprehensive document, outpacing all other states and union territories in the country. It is expected that this new syllabus will enhance the quality of education in Jammu and Kashmir and help students develop the skills and competencies needed for success in the 21st century.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 11, 2023