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  • Night Temperatures Remain Below Normal, More Rains from May 6

    Night Temperatures Remain Below Normal, More Rains from May 6

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    SRINAGAR: Amid forecasts for mainly clear weather with a chance of a brief spell of rain and thunderstorms in the evening, night temperatures continued to remain below normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

    A meteorological department official stated that rain was expected at many places from May 6-8, and from May 9-12, the weather was expected to be mainly dry. The weather conditions were also favourable for spraying and harvesting, and farmers can take advantage of this on May 9-12.

    Regarding temperature, Srinagar recorded a low of 9.6°C, which was 0.1°C below normal for the summer capital, compared to the previous night when it was 10.3°C.

    Qazigund recorded a low of 7.8°C, which was below normal by 0.7°C for the gateway town of Kashmir, compared to 7.2°C on the previous night.

    Pahalgam recorded a low of 3.6°C, which was 1.3°C above normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, compared to 2.0°C on the previous night.

    Kokernag recorded a low of 7.0°C, which was 1.4°C below normal for the place, compared to 6.7°C on the previous night.

    Gulmarg recorded a low of 2.2°C, which was 2.1°C below normal for the world-famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, compared to 3.8°C on the previous night.

    In Kupwara town, the mercury settled at 7.4°C, which was 1.0°C below normal for the north Kashmir area, compared to 9.6°C on the previous night.

    Jammu recorded a low of 17.3°C, which was 5.3°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, compared to 17.6°C on the previous night.

    Banihal recorded a low of 7.7°C, which was below normal by 2.4°C; Batote 9.7°C, which was 2.8°C below normal; Katra 15.1°C, which was 4.1°C below normal, and Bhaderwah 8.0°C, which was below normal by 1.2°C.

    Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 0.2°C and 5.4°C, respectively, the official added. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • FCIK Upset As Stakeholders Excluded From SICOP/SIDCO Boards

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    SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) expressed its disappointment regarding the recent reconstitution of the Boards of Directors of Jammu and Kashmir Small Scale Industries Development Corporation (SICOP) and J&K State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (SIDCO). The reconstitution resulted in the exclusion of industrial stakeholders from the boards. Prior to 2019, it was the norm for the boards to include representatives from industrial stakeholders. However, the reconstituted boards consisted of 10 government officials each.

    FCIK expressed surprise that the government issued the orders on the same day as the Chief Secretary’s call for collaboration and regular interaction between the industry and the government to address the grievances of industries in the Union Territory (UT). FCIK claimed that it was part of the boards of all industrial-related corporations and committees since their inception, and this yielded positive results towards the development of the industrial sector.

    FCIK analyzed the proposed schemes and programs of these corporations objectively and critically while being part of the boards to make them industry-friendly. FCIK expressed concern that the current setup paved the way for unilateral anti-industry decisions without opposition from any stakeholders.

    FCIK observed that most of the decisions taken in the boards without any outside stakeholders resulted in the growth of stress and the debacle of the existing industry. One of the decisions taken was about collecting part premium with every change in the constitution of an industrial unit. FCIK stated that this decision was aimed at filling the coffers of corporations, ignoring the fact that these corporations were primarily for the growth and promotion of the industry.

    FCIK regretted that the industries and commerce department in the UT had changed its vision and strategic planning process. Most of its efforts and time were utilized for alluring prospective enterprises, which led to the neglect of the existing industry. FCIK urged the government for effective engagement to translate stakeholder needs into industrialization goals and create the basis of strategy development of industry under the ambitious Central Sector Scheme of 2021.

    FCIK hoped that the government would issue orders for the reconstitution of all industrial-related boards and committees by including members from genuine stakeholders. FCIK stated that the government should take cue from the central government departments, which work on the feedback and physical involvement of stakeholders.

    FCIK hoped that the stakeholder engagement would help build involvement and confidence to have collaborative partnerships for pooling knowledge, experience, and expertise to co-create solutions for a common vision and future ambition. FCIK added that this would allow impartiality and objectivity to work while reaching a consensus. The National Board for MSMEs had only 18 official members out of 47 members on the board, the rest being from industrial associations.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • No Parking Charges For Drop And Go At Srinagar Airport: Director

    No Parking Charges For Drop And Go At Srinagar Airport: Director

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    SRINAGAR: There will be no parking charges for vehicles for drop & go in the departure area at the Srinagar International Airport, its Director said on Monday.

    The development cme after a person tagged the Director of Srinagar International Airport Kuldeep Singh Rishi on Twitter, asking him why people have to pay for parking charges if one is just dropping off passengers or picking them up without using the parking space.

    “Can you also tell us why we have to pay parking charges if one is just dropping off passengers or picking them up without using the parking space ,” the person asked in a tweet.

    Responding to the tweet, the Director said there will be no parking charges for drop & go in the departure area; however, the vehicles parked in the parking area will have to pay the charges.

    “No parking charges for Drop & Go in Departure area Parking fees for parking the vehicles in the parking area Please do not leave your vehicle in No Parking area to avoid congestion Please contact Terminal Manager in case of overcharging/ wrong charging Mob 9419016404,” Rishi posted on his Twitter handle.

    In an appeal, the Director said people should always park their vehicles in the parking area only for the convenience of other users at the airport.

    Similarly, last Sunday, a Twitter user asked for the paint of the speed breakers for their clear visibility to avoid any inconvenience to which the Director airport posted pictures of painted speed breakers and wrote, “You say it We obey it.” (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )