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Kahcharai Campaign: Commercial Structure Of Former Minister Demolished

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SRINAGAR: A commercial structure belonging to a former minister was demolished in Shopian town on Friday during the ongoing eviction drive in Jammu and Kashmir.
Commercial structure belonging to Ghulam Hassan Khan, a former Social Welfare Minister was demolished at Main Chowk Shopian. KL Image by Sheikh Hilal
Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that the commercial structure belonging to Ghulam Hassan Khan, a former Social Welfare Minister was demolished at Main Chowk Shopian.
He said was demolished as part of the anti-encroachment drive to reclaim Kahcharai and State land from encroachers.
The official said no one is above law and such demolition drives will continue in the district.

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January 27, 2023
J&K Govt Creates 1,569 Posts For Transfer To Ladakh

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SRINAGAR: The J&K government on Friday ordered creation of 486 posts, 104 Gazetted and 382 Non-Gazetted) for transfer to Ladakh. Besides, it ordered creation of 1083 posts of Teacher (Grade-II/III), in applicable Pay Levels as per the relevant Recruitment Rules for transfer to Ladakh, with immediate effect. Cumulatively 1569 posts have been created by the government.
The order by the government is in with the apportionment of Assets, Liabilities and Posts of the erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir between the Union Territory of J&K and UT of Ladakh.
“S.O 339 dated 30.10.2020, provides for detailed listing of additional 325 Gazetted and 3000 Non-Gazetted posts from overall strength of the Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir to the Union territory of Ladakh,” reads a government order issued here.
Vide Government order (No. 102-Edu of 2021) dated 22 April 2021, the government noted that the School Education Department transferred 1284 Non-Gazetted posts including 1083 supernumerary posts of Teacher Grade II & III, to Ladakh.
“After considering list of posts provided by Union territory of Ladakh vide communication No. UTL/GAD/22/2020(l) dated 14.12.2020, 1756 additional posts (221 Gazetted and 1535 Non-Gazetted) were transferred to Union Territory of Ladakh on 15.11.2022,” it said, adding, “The General Administration Department, Union Territory of Ladakh vide communication No. A/23/2021-GAD-SEC dated 04.02.2022 shared revised list of additional 104 Gazetted and 382 Non-Gazetted posts for detailed listing and also requested to transfer regular 1083 Teacher Grade II/III posts instead of supernumerary posts.”
The GAD Ladakh order also intimated that if the posts are not available in a particular department, the posts from other departments with similar nomenclature and pay levels be considered and if no such posts are available, then posts of similar pay levels may be apportioned to Union Territory of Ladakh.
“In the High-level meeting held under the Chairmanship of Union Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India held on 16.11.2022, it was decided that the Government of Jammu and Kashmir shall get the remaining posts created including the 1083 supernumerary posts of Teacher Grade-II and III and list the same for transfer to Union Territory of Ladakh,” the order by the government, a copy of which lies with GNS said, adding, “the Finance Department vide U.O. No. FD-Code/99/2021-03-Part(l)-1793 dated 20.12.2022 conveyed concurrence to the creation of 486 posts (104 Gazetted and 382 Non Gazetted) for transfer/ listing in favour of the Union Territory of Ladakh in terms of S.O. 339 dated 30.10.2020.”
The Administrative Council vide its decision (No. 1/1/2023) dated 22 January this year approved creation of 486 posts (104 Gazetted and 382 Non Gazetted) and 1083 substantive posts of Teachers for transfer to the Ladakh in terms of S.O. 339 dated 30.10.2020, the order said.

“Now therefore, sanction is hereby accorded to the creation of 486 posts (104 Gazetted and 382 Non Gazetted) in the Pay Levels indicated below for transfer to the Union Territory of Ladakh,” it said, adding, “Further, sanction is also accorded to creation of 1083 posts of Teacher Grade-II/III in applicable Pay Levels as per the relevant Recruitment Rules for transfer to Union Territory of Ladakh, with immediate effect.”

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January 27, 2023
Teenager Shot At From 12 Bore Rifle, Police File Case

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SRINAGAR: A teenager was injured after hit on the face by a shot fired from a 12 bore rifle by an unknown person at Payerpora Hyhama area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Friday.
Quoting a police officer, GNS reported that information was received that one unknown person has “utilized” 12 bore illegally at Payerpora Hyhama, resulting in minor injuries on face of a teenager identified as Sahir Ahmad Khan son of Niyaz Ahmad Khan of Payerpora Hyhama.
The Injured was shifted to SDH Kupwara wherefrom he was referred to GMC Baramulla. In this regard, he said, a case (FIR No 12/2023) under section 307 IPC (attempt to murder) and 3/27 Arm Act (use of prohibited arms or ammunition) stands registered investigation taken up.

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January 27, 2023
Govt Committed To Nurture, Build Robust Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: JKEDI Director

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SRINAGAR: To nurture an entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking among youth, Jammu and Kashmir entrepreneurship development institute (JKEDI) today organized a day-long entrepreneurship awareness programme (EAP) in coordination with Himalayan Degree College at Rajouri.
Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, Director, JKEDI attended the event as the chief guest. He is on a tour to twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch.
In his address, he commended the initiative of Himalayan Degree College, Rajouri for imbibing a spirit of leadership among the students. “This spirit acts as a guiding philosophy for the holistic development of students,” the director said, discussing his experience of the overall entrepreneurial scene in J&K.
With a special emphasis on his tenure in the Industries and Commerce Department and Horticulture Department, he spoke about the learning he gained from his service career. He elucidated how the various policies of the UT Government have encouraged the spirit of entrepreneurship.
He added that the need of the hour was to generate consciousness among parents to foster entrepreneurship culture in children.
The Director also enumerated the benefits of the term loan scheme under National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) and how this initiative of the Government is generating self-employment amongst the minority community. “There is no dearth of innovation and initiative among the youth of J&K. They should set up entrepreneurial ventures rather than wait for government jobs. A focus should be placed on the creation of enterprises that make use of locally available raw materials. Unemployment is a serious challenge for all of us and only entrepreneurship is the way forward,” he added.
The gathering was also informed that the Government is revising the Guidelines of J&K Startup Policy in order to make it more startup-friendly. “This will boost the startup ecosystem of the UT and will help the innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs in J&K. We need a robust startup ecosystem in the UT. We have to nurture the innovation and passion of our youth in a positive direction. The Government is committed to this goal,” said Ajaz Ahmad Bhat.
The Director further added that the Institute was in the process of starting short-term courses in entrepreneurship for school and college students. The aim behind starting such courses was to enable young minds to develop an entrepreneurial mindset at an early stage and equip them to counter the challenges of building a new venture. In the coming days the Institute is releasing a compendium of various entrepreneurship and self-employment related schemes. This will be a great help for the youth of the UT and will enable them to make informed career choices.

The Director thanked Himalayan Education Mission Society for their cooperation and support to make this event successful. He directed all the District Nodal Officers of the Institute to provide free counselling in their office and display telephone numbers so that people can reach out and start a profitable venture. In addition to this, two model counselling control rooms have been established at the regional campuses of Pampore and Jammu.
Dr. Mehraj Ud Din Bhat and Vishal Ray, senior faculty members of JKEDI gave an overview of how to start a new business. They also gave a presentation highlighting the prerequisites to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs and students attended the event. Mohammad Muslim Wani, Chairman, Himalayan Degree College, Rajouri, Arif Ahmad Khan, Communications Officer, JKEDI, Sheikh Nowsheen, District Nodal Officer, JKEDI Rajouri, Adil Rasool, Manager Estates, JKEDI and Showkat Ahmad, Social Worker, were also present on the occasion.

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January 27, 2023
Rahul Gandhi Accuses J&K Admin Of Big Security Breach At Jawahar Tunnel

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SRINAGAR: Congress leader and Member Parliament Rahul Gandhi Friday accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration of a big security lapse at Jawahar Tunnel stating that police were missing to control the crowd that had come to his reception.
“When we crossed Jawahar Tunnel, there was a huge crowd for my reception. But there was not a single police man to manage or control the crowd. My security guards advised me not to go ahead,” Rahul said addressing a press conference at Khanabal, Anantnag, as per news agency KNO. “It is very difficult for me to go against what my security guards advise me.”
He said that he was hopeful that security arrangements would be elaborate for his future programs that includes his culmination rally at Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) office in Srinagar where he is supposed to unfurl the tri-colour on January 30 and address a mega rally.
Speaking on the occasion, senior Congress leader Jai Ram Ramesh said that Rahulw as supposed to walk 16 kms today but he could walk only 4 kms due to breach of security. He said that administration must ensure proper security for the Bharat Jodo Yatra in the days ahead especially when it reaches Srinagar.
He said due to the wrong policies of BJP and RSS, India as a nation is falling apart and the Yatra is an effort to bring the folks together. Ramesh said that BJY has nothing to do with the election politics as of now. “We keep on stating that there are two ways: one that of BJP and RSS and another that of Congress which is the Gandhian way.”

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January 27, 2023
ACB Arrests Patwari For Taking Bribe

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SRINAGAR: The Anti Corruption Bureau on Friday said it caught a Patwari red-handed while demanding and accepting bribe in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.
Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that Tariq Ahmad Shah, posted as Patwari Halqa, Hathbura, Ganderbal was caught red handed by sleuths of ACB of CBI Srinagar in a well laid trap while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 50,000 from a complainant.
He said the amount was recovered from the accused Patwari on the spot in the presence of the independent witnesses.
He said the ACB Srinagar has registered a formal case FIR .No.01/2023 under section 7 of the Prevention of corruption act, 1988. ( as amended in 2018).
The official said the accused Patwari was arrested on spot and taken into custody.

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January 27, 2023
Dry Weather Forecast In Next 24 Hours, Widespread Snow For Subsequent 2 Days In J&K

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SRINAGAR: Weatherman on Friday said that ‘mainly dry weather’ was expected in 24 hours and isolated to “widespread” light rain and snow forecast thereafter for subsequent two days in Jammu and Kashmir. Also most parts of J&K recorded a drop in minimum temperature.
Quoting a meteorological department official news agency GNS reported that Srinagar recorded a low of 1.2°C, the same as on last night’s. Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was above normal by 2.2°C for the summer capital.
Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of minus 0.6°C against minus 0.4°C on the previous night and it was 3.5°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.
Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of minus 4.3°C against minus 2.4°C on the previous night and it was 1.8°C above normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Kokernag recorded a low of minus 0.9°C against minus 0.6°C on the previous night and it was 1.7°C above normal for the place, the officials said.
Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 8.6°C against minus 10.4°C on the previous night and it was 1.1°C below normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.
In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at minus 3.7°C against minus 1.7°C on the previous night and it was above 1.2°C below normal for the north Kashmir area.
Jammu recorded a low of 5.5°C against 6.3°C on the previous night. It was 3.2°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

Banihal recorded a low of 0.6°C (below normal by 0.4°C), Batote minus 0.1°C (below normal by 1.8°C), Katra 6.0°C (0.9°C below normal) and Bhadarwah minus 0.4°C (0.4°C below normal).
Ladakh’s Leh recorded a low of minus 11.2°C, the official said.
While mainly dry weather has been forecast for the next 24 hours, the MeT said that light to widespread rain and snow was likely from January 29th night-30 ( 60%).
He said in the last 24 hours till 0830 hours, Qazigund received 5.0cm of snow, Pahalgam 3.3cm and Kokernag 1.0cm.
Kashmir is under the grip of Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day long harsh winter period that started on December 21. It does not mean an end to the winter either. It is followed by a 20-day-long period called ‘Chillai-Khurd’ that occurs between January 30 and February 19 and a 10-day-long period ‘Chillai-Bachha’ (baby cold) which is from February 20 to March 1.

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January 27, 2023
Omar Abdullah Joins Rahul Gandhi Led Bharat Jodo Yatra In Banihal

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SRINAGAR: Former chief minister and National Conference vice president, Omar Abdullah Friday joined Rahul Gandhi led Bharat Jodo Yatra in Banihal area of Ramban district.
Reports said that Omar Abdullah joined the Yatra at Banihal while several J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) leaders are presently waiting in Qazigund to join the Yatra.
Reports said former JKPCC president, Ghulam Ahmad Mir and vice president Raman Bhalla are among the leaders who join the Yatra in Qazigund.
The yatra would enter Kashmir today after it resumed from Banihal this morning and would pass through Vessu area of Anantnag.(KNO)

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With more than 7 years of experience in Journalism, Tahir Bhat is an Online Editor at Kashmir Life. Tahir has reported on Human Rights, Economy, Polity, Society.

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January 27, 2023
Residential House Gutted In Fire Mishap

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SRINAGAR: A residential house was damaged in a fire incident in Beerwah area in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Thursday evening.
Quoting local sources news agency KDC reported that a house belonging to Khazir Mohammad Malla, a resident of Peth Malpora in Beerwah area was gutted after a fire broke out, which engulfed the structure.
The reason, as per the initial details, behind the fire, was said to be a purported gas leakage.
A police officer confirmed and said that the cognizance of the fire incident has been taken and further investigation is on.

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With more than 7 years of experience in Journalism, Tahir Bhat is an Online Editor at Kashmir Life. Tahir has reported on Human Rights, Economy, Polity, Society.

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January 26, 2023
J&K Govt Puts Statutory Requirement Of 15 Years’ Service Experience For SMC, JMC Heads In Abeyance

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SRINAGAR: In a move to allow incumbent commissioners of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) to continue at their current places of posting, the Jammu & Kashmir government has put in abeyance a legal provision that mandated 15 years’ service experience for officers to be posted as administrative heads of J&K’s two biggest municipal bodies.
In a notification, a copy of which is in possession of news agency KNO, the Housing & Urban Development Department has done away with the statutory requirement of 15 years of service experience for officers to be posted as commissioners in SMC and JMC.
As per sub-section (1) of section 45 of the Municipal Corporation Act, 2000, the government shall, by notification, in the government gazette, appoint a class 1 officer of the government having a service of not less than fifteen years, as the commissioner of the Corporation.
The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2023 states that the government may appoint any suitable officer as commissioner of the Corporation, irrespective of his service experience, for the smooth functioning of the Corporations.
The legal requirement of 15 years of experience has been put on hold by invoking section 427 of the Municipal Corporation Act, which empowers the government to remove difficulties in the implementation of the Act. “If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act or by reasons of anything contained in this Act to any other enactment for the time being in force, the Government may, as occasion requires, by order direct that this Act shall during such period as may be specified in the order but not extending beyond the expiry of two years from the commencement orders have effect subject to such adaptations whether by way of modification, addition or omissions as it may deem to be necessary and expedient,” reads the provision.
According to the notification , the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2023, shall deemed to have come into force w.e.f 01.01.2023 and shall remain in force for a period of two years or till it is revoked by the Government, whichever is earlier.
The incumbent SMC commissioner Athar Aamir Khan is 2015-batch IAS officer while his Jammu counterpart Rahul Yadav is 2014 -batch officer.

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January 26, 2023