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Projects Worth Rs 1,25,000 Crore Proposed For JK: Nitin Gadkari

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SRINAGAR: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that developmental works worth Rs 1,25,000 crore are being taken up by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in Jammu and Kashmir.
Gadkari was interacting with media at Srinagar on Monday after completing inspection of strategic Zojila and Z Morh tunnels.
He said that since 2014, around 500 km road network has been completed in the region, and about 1700 km roads are being constructed at a cost of Rs 75,000 crores.
“About 41 significant tunnels are being constructed in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at a cost of Rs 45,000 crore. Ropeways worth Rs 5,000 crore will be constructed in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, he added.
The Minister said that in order to make the journey between Jammu and Srinagar comfortable, three corridors worth Rs 35,000 crores are being constructed. He said that the earlier distance of 320 kms between Jammu and Srinagar will get reduced by 70 km after the completion of these corridors.
The design of four laning of Jammu-Srinagar highway is based on geo-technical and geo-scientific investigations to reduce the obstacles caused by landslides, the Minister informed the gathering.
Gadkari said that a new 78 km four-lane ring road is being constructed in Srinagar at a cost of Rs 4,660 crores.
The Minister further said that a four lane road will be constructed from Khanabal to Panjtarni to ease up the journey of Amarnath pilgrimage.

He said that by the improvement in road infrastructure, J&K is going to witness three to four times increase in tourist footfall in coming years.
Gadkari said that 38 per cent work has been completed on the Zojila tunnel till date and work is on at full pace to complete the remaining work. He added that the Z Morh tunnel will be thrown open in October 2023.

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April 10, 2023
JKAS Officer Bags Admission In Top Global Universities

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SRINAGAR: Athar Amin Zargar, an officer in the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS), has been offered a place in two highly competitive Master’s programs in public policy at the world’s top-ranking universities, the London School of Economics (LSE), and the National University of Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (NUS). This is an impressive accomplishment, considering the stiff competition and the institutions’ reputation as leading schools for public policy.
Zargar, who is currently serving as the Sub Divisional Magistrate at Thathri sub-division of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir, has been recognized for his outstanding work in the public sector. He has been involved in various infrastructure development projects, including dams, bridges, roads, and building construction. Additionally, he has assisted new entrepreneurs in establishing their businesses in the conflict region of Kashmir. In 2018, he became the Block Development Officer, generating employment for 12,000 rural households and building footpaths, schools, playfields, and bridges in rural areas. Since 2020, he has been responsible for maintaining law and order and executing welfare schemes and services of the government as the sub-divisional magistrate at Thathri.
Zargar’s contributions extend beyond his professional accomplishments. He has introduced and provided guidance for starting snow skiing in the Doda district, founded and heads a trekking group named “Team Caliper,” and established white water rafting on the river Chenab. His work has earned him recognition, including the National Award for 2018-19 from the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, and a state award from the government of Jammu and Kashmir for implementing the National Food Security Act.
Zargar’s admission to LSE and NUS is a testament to his leadership skills and dedication to public service. This achievement highlights his academic and professional capabilities, opening doors to new opportunities and exposure to different cultures and ways of thinking. Zargar’s journey from an engineering graduate to a public servant is a remarkable one. His achievements reflect his commitment to making a positive difference in society and serve as an inspiration to young people aspiring to work in the public sector.
Zargar’s offers from top universities worldwide are expected to prepare him for a future role in public service on a larger scale. The LSE and NUS are renowned institutions that attract top talent from across the globe, and Zargar’s success is a reflection of his outstanding work and leadership qualities.

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April 10, 2023
Over 95 Percent Qualify Class 8th Exams In JK

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SRINAGAR: With an overall pass percentage of over 95 percent, State Council of Educational Research and Training Monday declared results of 8th standard in hard and soft zones of Jammu, Kashmir divisions.
Quoting an official, KNO reported that in both hard and soft zones, at least 95.02 percent students from the government schools have qualified the exams including 93.85 in Jammu division and 95.85 in Kashmir division respectively.
He said that 98.58 percent students of private schools in both soft and hard zones have also qualified the exams. “97.84 percent students of private schools from Jammu and 95.53 from Kashmir division have qualified the exams.”
The official said that a total of 17,554,7 students were enrolled for the exams and 16,956,4 candidates qualified the exams. (KNO)

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April 10, 2023
Leopard Captured After Injuring Man In JK

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SRINAGAR: Wildlife authorities on Monday captured a leopard after it attacked and injured a man in Poonch district.
Official said that Zafar Iqbal son of Mohammad Sadiq Gujjar, a resident of Marha village in Surankote, was attacked by the leopard in the wee hours in the area. The people nearby made hue and cry which made the animal run away and left the person seriously injured, the said.
The locals brought the injured person immediately to SDH Surankote for treatment. After giving first aid, they said, the injured was referred to District Hospital Rajouri for further treatment.
Later, Wild Life Team Surankote Headed by Ranger Officer Wildlife Idress Khan along with team rushed to the spot and captured the leopard.
Mushtaq H. Choudhary, Wildlife Warden Rajouri-Poonch, said the animal has been shifted to veterniary hospital Rajouri. (GNS)

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April 10, 2023
Two Girls Jump From Moving Car To Escape Alleged Molestation

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SRINAGAR: A teenage duo escaped an alleged molestation bid at the hands of a private vehicle driver and another onboard person by jumping out of a moving car in Handwara area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
“Today in April 10, 2023, information was received by PS Kralgund that two teenage girls had sought lift from a private vehicle at Rasripora to go towards Watergam”, reads a police statement.
“However, on boarding the vehicle, the driver and another person attempted to molest the girls, upon which they jumped off the vehicle at Rasripora”, reads the statement adding an FIR no 33/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered at PS Kralgund and investigation initiated.
“In public interest, parents and guardians are urged to counsel their children and wards to avoid taking or accepting lifts from strangers”, reads the statement further.
As per reports a driver and his accomplice allegedly attempted molestation of two girls, believed to be in her teenage years, after the latter asked for a lift. The girls have received some bruises and are being treated at a nearby health facility.

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April 10, 2023
ASI Among Two Cops Suspended For Taking Bribe

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday suspended two cops after a video of them taking bribe from a driver in Ramban district went viral on social media.
In a statement, a police spokesperson said that a video was doing rounds on various social media platforms wherein a traffic cop deployed at Ramban Bazar to Trishol Morh was seen indulging in an unprofessional conduct by accepting money from a driver at Naka Trishol Morh.
The statement reads that taking a serious view of the incident, selection grade constable Mohammed Latief and his in charge ASI Bini Kumar were placed under suspension with immediate effect.
It reads further a departmental enquiry has been initiated against the duo. (KNO)

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April 10, 2023
Class 8th Results Likely On April 10

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SRINAGAR: State Council of Education Research and Trainings (SCERT) is all set to declare result of class 8th examination on Monday.
According to an official communique, joint director SCERT has been directed to declare the result of class 8th, session 2022-23 after fulfillment of all the codal formalities
“A copy of the result details (gazette) of each DIET will be shared with this Council for records,” it reads.
Earlier, School Education Department had decided to declare the results of the class 8th simultaneously for all schools in Jammu and Kashmir.
The decision was taken owing to adoption of Uniform Academic Calendar by School Education Department from the current academic session.
The Term II examination of class 8th was held between February 27 and March 10 of 2023 in soft zone areas of Kashmir and Jammu division followed by commencement of exam in hard zone areas from March 24 and were scheduled to culminate on April 8 of 2023.

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April 10, 2023
Doctors Decry ‘Unjust Selection Order’ For Registrars And Faculty

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department Civil Secretariat has issued a new government order on the selection criteria for engagement of faculty and other positions in all government medical colleges and government dental colleges of J&K. The new criteria have been formulated by a committee of principals from all government medical and dental colleges and have been accepted by the administrative department.
The new selection criteria, issued under Government Order No.282-JK (HME) of 2023, dated April 4, 2023, are applicable for engagement on faculty posts, including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor/Lecturers, and Registrars/Demonstrators/ Tutors in all Government Medical Colleges and Government Dental Colleges of J&K.
The assessment criteria for selection for the post of Professor have been divided into three categories. The first category includes academic qualifications, with 50 points allotted on a pro-rata basis concerning marks in MBBS/BDS. The second category covers special attributes, such as teaching experience as Professor/Associate Professor in government-recognized institutions. The weightage for teaching experience will be calculated at one point for every completed quarter year beyond the basis of eligible teaching experience. The third category relates to research publications, with at least four publications required, including two as Associate Professors.
However, the new government order has received criticism from doctors from national medical colleges across India. In response to the order, doctors have demanded an unambiguous equivalence to the scoring system to equate the marks or percentage of MBBS, or the implementation of a true competitive examination in the form of MCQs, to be put in place for these posts.
“The Criteria of including MBBS Marks on the selection of Registrar & Consultants is highly impractical. This undermines all the extra qualifications & research work by Doctors applying for the job,” stated the FAIMA Doctors Association.
The spokesperson for Resident Doctors Association GMC Srinagar has released a statement calling for the government of the union territory of J&K and its policy-making bodies to reconsider the decision and revoke the unjust order.
The doctors have expressed concern that subjecting marks percentages from different evaluation systems to compete under a single umbrella will create an unjust and unethical platform for future recruitments of Registrars, leading to alarming repercussions and sidelining of genuine competitors. “It has been highlighted that there are differences in grading practices between universities and countries, which is the main reason for the discrepancy in MBBS marks.
In light of this, there have been calls for a standardized MCQ paper to be used as the main criteria for selecting candidates for registrarship, medical officer, and other faculty positions,” said a doctor from a national medical college.

The doctors have implored the government to take immediate action to rectify the situation and ensure that future recruitments are based on a fair and just system. It is unfair to rely solely on MBBS marks as the main criteria for selection, given the variability in grading practices. A standardized MCQ paper would be a more objective and fair way to evaluate candidates for these positions.
This new government order has been deemed unjust and discriminatory towards the doctors who have trained at national medical colleges. They have demanded that the government take immediate action to rectify the situation and ensure that future recruitments are based on a fair and just system.

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April 10, 2023
National Doctors Decry ‘Unjust Selection Order’ For Registrars And Faculty

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department Civil Secretariat has issued a new government order on the selection criteria for engagement of faculty and other positions in all government medical colleges and government dental colleges of J&K. The new criteria have been formulated by a committee of principals from all government medical and dental colleges and have been accepted by the administrative department.
The new selection criteria, issued under Government Order No.282-JK (HME) of 2023, dated April 4, 2023, are applicable for engagement on faculty posts, including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor/Lecturers, and Registrars/Demonstrators/ Tutors in all Government Medical Colleges and Government Dental Colleges of J&K.
The assessment criteria for selection for the post of Professor have been divided into three categories. The first category includes academic qualifications, with 50 points allotted on a pro-rata basis concerning marks in MBBS/BDS. The second category covers special attributes, such as teaching experience as Professor/Associate Professor in government-recognized institutions. The weightage for teaching experience will be calculated at one point for every completed quarter year beyond the basis of eligible teaching experience. The third category relates to research publications, with at least four publications required, including two as Associate Professors.
However, the new government order has received criticism from doctors from national medical colleges across India. In response to the order, doctors have demanded an unambiguous equivalence to the scoring system to equate the marks or percentage of MBBS, or the implementation of a true competitive examination in the form of MCQs, to be put in place for these posts.
“The Criteria of including MBBS Marks on the selection of Registrar & Consultants is highly impractical. This undermines all the extra qualifications & research work by Doctors applying for the job,” stated the FAIMA Doctors Association.
The spokesperson for Resident Doctors Association GMC Srinagar has released a statement calling for the government of the union territory of J&K and its policy-making bodies to reconsider the decision and revoke the unjust order.
The doctors have expressed concern that subjecting marks percentages from different evaluation systems to compete under a single umbrella will create an unjust and unethical platform for future recruitments of Registrars, leading to alarming repercussions and sidelining of genuine competitors. “It has been highlighted that there are differences in grading practices between universities and countries, which is the main reason for the discrepancy in MBBS marks.
In light of this, there have been calls for a standardized MCQ paper to be used as the main criteria for selecting candidates for registrarship, medical officer, and other faculty positions,” said a doctor from a national medical college.

The doctors have implored the government to take immediate action to rectify the situation and ensure that future recruitments are based on a fair and just system. It is unfair to rely solely on MBBS marks as the main criteria for selection, given the variability in grading practices. A standardized MCQ paper would be a more objective and fair way to evaluate candidates for these positions.
This new government order has been deemed unjust and discriminatory towards the doctors who have trained at national medical colleges. They have demanded that the government take immediate action to rectify the situation and ensure that future recruitments are based on a fair and just system.

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April 10, 2023
Massive Fire Leaves Two Families Homeless In JK

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SRINAGAR: A massive overnight blaze rendered two families homeless in Kanyari Payeen area of Sonawari in North Kashmir’s Bandipora District
Reports said that during the intervening night of Sunday-Monday, two residential houses of Habibullah Kaloo & Noori Begum got completely damaged along with belongings in the mysterious overnight fire incident.
Cowshed along with livestock was also charred to death in the incident, reports added.
Meanwhile, the victims have urged the administration to take the first hand assessment of the incident and provide the compensation to the fire victims. (GNS)

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April 10, 2023