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Anurag Thakur Inaugurates Night Ski Demonstration In LED Suits At Gulmarg

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SRINAGAR: Ahead of formal inauguration of third edition of Khelo India 2023, a series of events were organized here at Highland Park, Gulmarg to mark the beginning of the biggest sporting extravaganza from tomorrow.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurates Night Ski Demonstration in LED Suits at Highland Park Gulmarg
On the occasion, Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Singh Thakur, inaugurated Night Ski Demonstration in LED suits by skiers.
Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, R R Bhatnagar, Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Secretary Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez, Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, Dr Sehrish Asgar and Secretary, J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul besides large number of sports lovers were present on the occasion.
Other events that lit the ambience of Snow Capped Gulmarg were Mashaal show by skiers besides LED dance group and Fire Cracker shows.
Addressing on the occasion, Union Minister said Khelo India is one of the major sports events initiated by the government which has received overwhelming response and participation from across the country. He informed that 1500 players from across India are taking part in this 3rd edition of Khelo India to compete for different sports.
“This will be a historical event which will give a unique and memorable experience to the participants,” Union Minister maintained.
While sharing his first time experience of playing Snow Cricket at Tangmarg, Union Minister said, “I have played multiple games and Cricket but it was really great to play this pleasant sport which has given me a unique feeling”.
He lauded the UT administration for launching this innovative game in J&K saying that efforts would be initiated to introduce this sport in other states having the similar climate.

He complimented Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, led government for transforming sports profile of the UT and taking the fit India movement to every nook and corner of J&K.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 9, 2023
Unity Crucial For Safeguarding Interests Of People Of J&K: Dr Farooq Abdullah

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and MP from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday asked people to unite against the divisive forces that are trying to disenfranchise them of their identity, land and resources.
This he said while stressing on the importance of maintaining unity in the ongoing struggle for restoration of J&K’s rights in Budgam. “I see no way of achieving anything in J&K without a lasting unity between different sections of our society. Unity in diversity must be our creed to last for all times and under all circumstances, otherwise there is no end in sight to our common problems in the shape of poverty, unemployment,” he said.
The cost of not forging unity will be borne out by our future generations, he said, “Recent developments across Jammu and Kashmir have heighten people’s fears. They talked of hand holding youth and bridging ‘Dil Ki Doori’. Hearts aren’t won by making poor and hapless people homeless. Far from winning the hearts, they have further alienated the people. Kashmiris, Gujjars, Dogras or Paharis are already suffering on multiple accounts. Snatching roofs from their heads will only precipitate the already grim situation. I hope the government retracts from the path it has chosen in Jammu and Kashmir.”
Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, and Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq were also present on the occasion.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 9, 2023
Around 5000 Kanals Of Custodian Land Retrieved In Last Two Years Across Kashmir: Govt

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SRINAGAR: The government on Thursday said that around 5000 kanals of custodian land have been retrieved across Kashmir in the last two years and that the people whose property is being illegally occupied by the land grabbers should approach the department to take a due course in this regard.
Quoting custodian Evacuee Property Department, Kashmir, Tariq Hussain Naik news agency KNO reported that the department has been putting every effort to identify the custodian land that has been notified years ago.
“We have been working from the last two years to ascertain how much land is notified and how much land is in the records in the Revenue department. Almost 80 per cent of our reconciliation has been completed with the Revenue Department so far,” he said. He also added that so far, the department has been able to retrieve around 5000 kanals of custodian land in different districts across Kashmir.
He added that there is a misconception and to end it, the people should know that the custodian land is only a private property. “We are retrieving the land and the process under Evacuee Act is being followed. If a property is notified once, it will remain so until and unless somebody will not claim the land through proper procedure,” he said.
Stating that the retrieval of custodian land at present is not new, but it is a continuous process; however, he said that nobody will be displaced or disturbed anywhere.
“As per the procedure, if a structure is being raised anywhere illegally on the custodian land, we demolish it, but if a structure is already raised years ago, then we have a provision for that and we will have to notify it following which the rent is being fixed,” he said.
He also said that if the land of any person has been grabbed illegally by anyone, he or she should approach the department and a due course will be taken as per the provision of the Act to restore the property under section 14 of the Evacuee Property Act.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 9, 2023
First Time In India, Lithium Reserves Found In Reasi: Confirms Geological Survey

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SRINAGAR: The Geological Survey of India on Thursday said it has found lithium deposits for the first time in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
According to a statement, GSI said it has found 5.9 million tonnes of Lithium inferred resources in the Reasi district.
It said lithium inferred resources (G3) of 5.9 million tonnes have been found in Salal-Haimana area of Reasi.
The lithium deposits are very critical for India as the government has been focussing on electric cars.
Quoting District Mineral Officer Reasi Shafiq Ahmad news agency KNO reported that there was presence of Bauxite in composite form and during its further processing Lithium was also discovered.
“GSI has now approved it and it will be taken for auction after Lithium reserves were found. We had explored it earlier also but now this time it has been approved by GSI,” he said.
He added it will now be taken up for auction at the country and UT level as it is a major mineral and has been found first time in the country.
Deputy Commissioner Reasi Babila Rakwal said that they are further working on it and she will soon get the exact input from the concerned officials.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 9, 2023
KPDCL Launches Afresh Massive Disconnection Drive Of Chronic Defaulters

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SRINAGAR: Taking cognizance of poor revenue realization despite providing a reliable power supply amid harsh winters, the Sub Divisions of KPDCL launched a fresh massive disconnection drive of chronic defaulters.
In the first place, connections of only 1329 consumers were disconnected to sensitize the masses to clear their liabilities on account of electricity bills and develop habits of paying electricity bills in time.
Presently, KPDCL is overburdened with huge arrears on account of domestic electricity dues of around 804 Cr and this sample base of 1329 defaulters had accumulated arrears to the tune of Rs 12.67Cr. The Disconnection drive has successfully realized substantial arrears as on date and is expected to be cleared soon.
Time and again, the general public is informed of the Amnesty Scheme launched by the Govt of JK (UT) for its domestic electricity consumers with large outstanding dues, wherein a consumer can pay his outstanding bill in maximum 12 easy monthly installments.
It is impressed upon all the consumers of KPDCL with huge electricity bill outstanding dues that this successful disconnection drive shall be continued with greater force.
Important to mention that KPDCL has come out with large infrastructure additions for providing better, more efficient and reliable power supply while keeping extremely low tariff rates to its consumers.
Although the Department has played an active role in motivating and facilitating revenue realization by way of social awareness of judicious electricity use and timely payment of electricity bills, still a large percentage of KPDCL consumers are hesitant in clearing their long outstanding electricity dues.
All consumers in general and defaulters, in particular, are advised to clear their electricity outstanding dues or avail Amnesty Scheme without further delay and help KPDCL to avoid the inconvenience to consumers by the act of disconnection of their power supply.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 9, 2023
Two Doctors Banned From Private Practice

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SRINAGAR: The Health & Medical Education Department, J&K has banned two doctors from the Government Medical College Baramulla from conducting private practice across Jammu and Kashmir.
The ban affects Dr Zafarullah, an Assistant Professor of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Dr. Shafaqat Ahmad Lone, an Associate Professor of ENT, Officials said that both are posted at GMC Baramulla.
According to Government Order No: 123 JK(HME) of 2023 the ban on private practice has been imposed on the two doctors for referral of patients from Public hospital to Private Hospitals for availing treatment/benefits.
The order prohibits them from conducting private practice across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Pending enquiry to the allegations, regarding the issue related to the referral of patients from Public hospital to Private Hospitals for availing treatment/benefits under AB PM-JAY & AB PM-JAY SEHAT Scheme and illegal up-coding of packages, two doctors are hereby banned from doing any private practice across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, with immediate effect,” order reads.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 9, 2023
Govt Sacks Assistant Prosecuting Officer From Service

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday sacked an Assistant Prosecuting Officer from service, three years after eight gram contraband substance was recovered from his possession in Rajouri.
Quoting an order news agency KNO reported that Waseem Ahmed Qureshi, the then Assistant Public Prosecutor in the Court of Judicial Magistrate, Ukhral while on his way to Rajouri on 04-05-2020 was found to be in possession of 8 gms of Contraband substance by a Police party of Rajouri Police.
“A case FIR No. 230/2020 u/s 8(a), 21/29 of NDPS Act, 1985 was registered in Police Station, Rajouri. The Officer has acted in a manner unbecoming of a public servant and has also failed to maintain absolute integrity thus violating Rule 3(1)(i) and (iii) of J&K Government Employees(Conduct) Rules, 1971, Waseem Ahmed Qureshi, Prosecuting Officer (under suspension) was arrested on 10.02.2022 by Jammu Police for his alleged involvement in a case FIR No. 18/2022 u/s 8/12/22/25/29 of NDPS Act registered in Police Station, Nowabad for possession of Contraband substance. The Officer has acted in a manner, unbecoming of a public servant and has also failed to maintain absolute integrity thus violating Rule 3(1)(i) and (iii) of J&K Government Employees (Conduct) Rules, 1971 and his after his suspension vide Government Order No. 119- Home of 2020 dated 29.05.2020, failed to report in the office Deputy Director, Prosecution Ramban, where he was attached, w.e.f. 17.10.2021. The action of the Officer of not obeying the orders of the authorities is in Rule 3(1)(i) and (iii) of J&K Government Employees (Conduct) Rules, 1971,” it added.
Accordingly, in terms of Rule 33 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1956, the government ordered an inquiry. “The Competent Authority, approved the report submitted by the Inquiry Officer and directed imposition of a penalty, provided in Rule 30(viii) of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1956, upon the delinquent officer.”
Pursuant to the decision of the Competent Authority and before imposing the penalty on Qureshi, a show cause notice dated 23 December 2022 alongwith the summary of the proceedings of the Inquiry was served upon Qureshi, giving him an opportunity to show cause, within a period of 15 days, as to why the penalty be not imposed on him, it reads.
“Instead of responding to the show cause notice, the delinquent officer vide his reply dated 10.01.2023, inter-alia, stated that he should be given more time to respond to the show cause notice,” it further reads.
“The reply submitted by the delinquent officer was examined in consultation with the DG, Prisons, J&K and it was observed that the delinquent officer was attempting to evade the penalty by narrating misleading facts,” the order said, adding, “It was further observed that the facts narrated in the reply had already been considered by the Inquiry Officer and the delinquent officer had failed to give any cogent reason, warranting consideration for imposing a lesser penalty.”
“The reply given by the delinquent officer alongwith all the details were again placed before the Competent Authority and the Competent Authority chose not to change the decision of imposing the penalty of ‘dismissal from service of the State which ordinarily disqualifies from future employment’ upon the delinquent officer,” the order reads.

“Now, therefore, in terms of Rule 30(viii) of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1956, Shri Waseem Ahmed Qureshi, Prosecuting Officer is dismissed from service, with immediate effect, which will also disqualify him from future employment,” it added.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 9, 2023
Power Shutdown Schedule Announced

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JAMMU: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Sidhra, Tawi Vihar Colony, Majin, and its adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 10 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Similarly, the power supply to Bakshi Nagar, Rajpura, Gurha, Rehari, Sarwal and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 10 from 8 am to 10 am.
Likewise, the power supply to Hiranagar Town, Chakra, Bobiya, Ladwal, Ganguchack, Hospital, CRPF Camp and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 10 from 10 am to 5 pm.
Meanwhile, the Superintending Engineer, O&M Circle, Jammu JPDCL has informed that the power supply to PHE, Krishna Nagar, Chand Nagar, Jewel Chowk and their adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 10 from 8 am to 12.30 pm.

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February 9, 2023
BJP Leader’s Commercial Building On State Land Seized

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SRINAGAR: The Anantnag administration on Thursday took possession of a commercial building constructed on the State land in the Srigufwara area of the district, allegedly belonging to a BJP leader.
BJP Leader’s Commercial Building On State Land Seized
Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that Sofi Yousuf—who is associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party—has encroached 25 marlas of State land at Srigufwara, Bijbehera, by raising a commercial building.
“The two-storey commercial building comprises eleven shops,” he said.
Today, the concerned officials visited the spot, took possession of the building and handed it over to the Rural Development Department (RDD) Kashmir for public use, the official said.
Meanwhile, Sofi Yousuf claimed he has valid documents of the land. “I can produce them before the concerned authorities,” he said.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 9, 2023
286875 Kanals Of State Land Retrieved In Rajouri District

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SRINAGAR: The District Administration Rajouri has launched a massive anti-encroachment drive in all Tehsils of the district and retrieved over 286875 Kanal and 14 Marlas encroached state land so far.
As per the eviction plan and on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, a series of anti-Encroachment drives have been conducted across the district in the past one month.
The teams of police and revenue officers/officials conducted drives in Rajouri, Darhal, Thanamandi, Nowshera, Qila Darhal, Sunderbani, Siot, Kalakote, Terayth, Beripatan, Manjakote, Moughla and Khawas .
The state land retrieved from the illegal occupants includes 7671 Kanal and 05 marla kacharai land and 279204 Kanal and 9 marlas of state land, including Roshni Land.
Deputy Commissioner, Vikas Kundal said anti-encroachment drives will continue in all the parts of the district till the entire encroached land was retrieved.
The revenue authorities have been directed to erect sign boards to earmark the land as state land, to avoid further encroachment.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 9, 2023