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  • All Smart City Projects To Be Completed Soon: CEO Smart City Limited

    All Smart City Projects To Be Completed Soon: CEO Smart City Limited

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    SRINAGAR: CEO Srinagar Smart City Limited, Athar Aamir Khan on Tuesday said that the works going on in Srinagar City will be completed well before the G-20 summit.

    “Many projects have been prioritized for the G-20 summit and almost all of these projects are about to complete. There are different timelines for different projects and the government is trying to ensure that the projects are completed well before the G-20 summit,” CEO Srinagar Smart City Limited told reporters.

    Athar Aamir Khan said that the people are facing inconvenience as the roads are under construction. “We are trying to complete the projects at earliest. The macadamisation process has also been started and the Residency Road and MA Road to be macadamized later tonight,” he said.

    He further said that the works going on at Polo View and other areas are also at the final stage.

    “Work on some other projects in Dalgate-Gojawara, Old City areas like Malaratta, Nowhatta, Bohri Kadal, Zaina Kadal has been started and it is being ensured that the work is completed soon,” he said.

    About Ganta Ghar (Clock Tower), he said that the work is going on while some outside portions including clock and other things are being brought from outside and they have already been transit—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • G-20 Summit: CS Conducts City Tour; Directs For Accelerating Pace Of Work

    G-20 Summit: CS Conducts City Tour; Directs For Accelerating Pace Of Work

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    SRINAGAR: In order to take stock of developmental works being carried out in view of hosting G-20 at Srinagar and preparations for Eid-ul-Fitr, the Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on Thursday conducted an extensive tour of the Srinagar city to make on  spot appraisal of ongoing developmental works.

    The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Commissioner SMC & CEO Srinagar Smart City; VC Lakes Conservation and Management Authority; Chief Engineer Srinagar Smart City Ltd and other officers from line departments besides from Police and Traffic departments.

    During the tour, the Chief Secretary visited IG Road, Jhelum Riverfront Development Project, Residency Road, Maulana Azad Road, Gupkar Junction, Boulevard Footpath, Nishat Garden precinct, Northern Foreshore Road including cycle track, Shalimar Canal and DargahHazratbal Shrine.

    Dr Mehta while taking stock of the works carried out at all these locations directed the concerned officers to further accelerate the pace of work and ensure completion of all these projects within fixed deadlines.

    He also directed to make all necessary arrangements for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival including sanitation, cleaning, traffic management etc.

    Reviewing the progress of Dal Lake cleansing at Nishat precinct, the Chief Secretary directed the VC, LC&MA to expedite the Houseboat sewerage connections and cleanliness of remaining patches of Dal with special focus on shoreline. He also directed him to start water sports activities in Hazratbal basin by 15th of May.

    The VC, LC&MA apprised the Chief Secretary that the EOI is being floated by I&FC and Tourism Departments shortly. He further revealed that the activities identified for water sports include Waterpark, Jet skies, Zorbing balls, Parasailing etc.

    Later, Dr Mehta visited Hazratbal Shrine where he gave necessary directions to the concerned officers for face-lifting of compound wall and other make-over works for the comfort of the devotees.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • MHA Convening Meet On JK In Delhi

    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 )

  • G-20 Summit: Div Com Kashmir Sets Deadline For Completion Of Important Works

    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 )