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For Statehood, Sixth Schedule, Ladakh Leaders Protest In Delhi

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SRINAGAR: Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, an amalgam of trade unions, social, political and religious groups from Ladakh held protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Wednesday.
The protest was meant to press for their four demands including full statehood, sixth schedule under Indian Constitution, job reservation, a separate Public Service Commission for Ladakh, and two parliamentary seats for Leh and Kargil.
“It has been four years and we cannot see any development happening in Ladakh even as we were promised development when the UT was made,” the protestors was quoted as saying by reports.
They said government’s ignorance towards the Ladakh forced them to reach the national capital as the development and safeguards and reservation for locals they expected didn’t come so far.
“We are concerned about our cultural identity, political representation as well as job security. LG and a few other bureaucrats can’t decide our future,” they said.
A protester said that they are disheartened witnessing young people not being able to gets jobs.
“The government has supposedly promised twelve thousand roles, but these are merely on paper. Over the last three years since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, the government has not been able to develop a plan for Ladakh,” he stated.
On January 26, Wangchuk, the Ladakh-based engineer turned innovator had announced a five-day long hunger strike at 18,380 feet high Khardung to invite attention of the BJP-led Centre to the demands of the people of Ladakh, including extension of sixth schedule of the Constitution and environmental protection form unchecked industrial and commercial expansion.

The Apex and Kargil Alliance objected to the composition of the High Powered Committee announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs and headed by the Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanad Rai to discuss safeguards for the Union Territory of Ladakh. They demanded their four points to be included in the agenda of the committee.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 16, 2023
World Bank Grants Extension Of One More Year To Rs 1500 Crore Project In J&K

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SRINAGAR: Noting the remarkable progress made over the last 2.5 years, the World Bank has extended the deadline for completion of its Rs 1500 crore project in Jammu & Kashmir by one more year, but made it clear to the Central Government and J&K authorities that any works not completed by December 31, 2023 would need to be completed with the government’s own resources.
In a letter to Union Finance Ministry and J&K administration, a copy of which has been accessed by news agency KNO, the World Bank has accepted the Union Finance Ministry’s request to extend the deadline of the project to December 31, 2023.
“We also refer to the letter from the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance F.No. 05/06/2014-FB.VIII/V dated December 19, 2022, requesting the Association to extend the Closing Date of the Credit by 12 months. We are pleased to inform you that the Association concurs with the request and has established December 31, 2023, as the later date for purposes of Section IV.B.2 of Schedule 2 to the Financing Agreement,” reads the letter written by WB’s Hideki Mori, Acting Country Director, India to Rajat Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary (MBC), Department of Economic Affairs Ministry of Finance and Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K.
But the WB has made it clear to them that any works of the project not completed by the closing date of December 31, 2023, including for L.D. Hospital, Srinagar, would need to be completed with the government’s own resource.
After the 2014 floods, the Jehlum-Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP) was approved by the World Bank in June 2015 for reconstruction of the damaged public sector infrastructure and strengthening J&K’s disaster management mechanism.
The closing date of the Rs 1500 crore project was June 30, 2020, which has been extended to December 31, 2023. The project has faced multiple challenges, including COVID-19, which led to substantial implementation delays.
According to the World Bank, the project has shown remarkable progress over the last 2.5 years in improving the pace of public infrastructure construction, completing livelihood support activities, implementing CERC component activities to boost healthcare services for COVID response, and augmenting disaster preparedness capabilities One of the notable contributions of the project has been the installation and commissioning of 30 oxygen generation plants in rural areas of J&K which include areas like Gurez, Tangdar and Bani basoli. The project has committed 100% of the credit with signed contracts including the cost variations and funds earmarked for implementation support.
Out of 213 contract packages under the project, 159 (74 percent) have been completed till December 15, 2022. These includes completion of: 41 schools and higher education buildings, 10 road packages, one bridge, silk and wool factories and showroom with new machineries; procurement and deployment of: mobile pumps, search and rescue equipment; and trainings and technical support to handloom and handicrafts sector and artisans; and several technical studies and assessments.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 15, 2023
Former J&K DGP M M Khajuria Is No More

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SRINAGAR: Former Director General of Police (DGP), J&K, M M Khajuria passed away on Wednesday evening after brief illness.
M M Khajuria
Khajuria was the 2nd DGP of Jammu and Kashmir from 16-01-1985 to 25-05-1986.
According to reports, he is survived by three daughters, all settled.
Meanwhile, the Director General of Police J&K, Dilbag Singh, and all ranks of Jammu & Kashmir Police have condoled and expressed grief over the sad demise of M.M Khajuria DGP (Retd) .
In a statement, DGP has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and relatives of the deceased officer on behalf of the Jammu and Kashmir Police Pariwar and prayed for the departed soul.
The DGP J&K has said that the departed officer will be remembered for his services to the people and to the department.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 15, 2023
15-Year-Old Boy Found Hanging

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SRINAGAR: A 15-year-old boy was found hanging at his house at Chandar, Dharmari in Reasi district on Wednesday following which police have started investigation into the matter.
Quoting officials while divulging the details with the news agency KNO identified the deceased as Azhar Ahmed (15), son of Bashir Ahmed of Chandar Dharmari in Tehsil Thuroo of Reasi.
The body, they said, was shifted to PHC Dharmari by police team of Arnas Police Station and investigation has also been set into motion.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 15, 2023
Degrees Obtained In Science Subjects Through Distance Not Valid For Promotion, Higher Studies: SED

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SRINAGAR: School Education Department Wednesday said that a high level committe at University of Kashmir has categorically resolved that degrees acquired by the candidates in Science subjects via distance mode are neither eligible for appointment as lecturers at Plus-2 level nor for admissions to M.Phill or Ph.D programmes.
Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Alok Kumar said this in reference to the petitions filed by different respondents seeking inclusion in the seniority list of Environmental Science discipline and for promotion to the post of Lecturer Environmental Sciences.
Quoting department news agency KNO reported that, “It has been found that the claim of the petitioners does not merit consideration based upon the observations and findings and as such the claim of the petitioners for their inclusion in the seniority list of Environmental Science discipline and consequent claim for promotion to the post of Lecturer Environmental Sciences is hereby rejected.”
“Environmental Sciences falls within the category of Science Stream where practical are the part of curriculum and therefore such degrees are necessary to be obtained through regular mode only unless such courses are allowed specifically through Distance Mode by Distance Education Council (DEC) or All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE),” reads the judgement.
It also said that the issue regarding validity of degree acquired through distance mode was taken up with the University of Kashmir.
In reference to referral, the Department was conveyed that, “The University in this regard has categorically communicated the decision regarding the distance mode degree, it is resolved by the high level committee that candidates holding masters degree in science subjects awarded through the distance mode from other universities are neither eligible for appointment as lecturers in the Higher Education Department (Plus-2) level nor for admissions to the M.Phill or Ph. D programmes.”
Stating the reason as to why the degrees cannot be perused, KU has said, “The laboratory component which forms an indispensable part of the curriculum and requires a continuous guidance for the whole period of 4 semesters is not given its due importance in the distance mode learning.”
“Hence in light of the facts, it is clearly evident from the records and rules that the distance mode degree of PG in Ecology and Environment is neither recognized by the University nor equivalent to the corresponding PG Degree of Environmental Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar,” it reads.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 15, 2023
Waqf Board Member Books Under Section 420

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board member, Sohail Kazmi, was on Wednesday booked for duping unemployed youth on pretext of government job.
As per information received, a case under FIR number 12/2023 under section 420 IPC has been registered against Sohail Qazmi at Police Station Peermitha, Jammu.
Quoting sources the news agency KNO reported that Dr K L Sharma filed a written complaint that Sohail Kazmi duped the unemployed youth of Rs 5 lakhs from the complainant in lieu of providing the fourth class job in government department in 2021.
“When the candidate was not selected then the complainant approached to Kazmi and requested to repay the amount of Rs 5 Lakh but the accused refused to repay the said amount.”

Previous articleSeveral Cases Of Hepatitis-A Reported In Shopian Village

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February 15, 2023
Waqf Board Member Booked Under Section 420

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board member, Sohail Kazmi, was on Wednesday booked for duping unemployed youth on pretext of government job.
As per information received, a case under FIR number 12/2023 under section 420 IPC has been registered against Sohail Qazmi at Police Station Peermitha, Jammu.
Quoting sources the news agency KNO reported that Dr K L Sharma filed a written complaint that Sohail Kazmi duped the unemployed youth of Rs 5 lakhs from the complainant in lieu of providing the fourth class job in government department in 2021.
“When the candidate was not selected then the complainant approached to Kazmi and requested to repay the amount of Rs 5 Lakh but the accused refused to repay the said amount.”

Previous articleSeveral Cases Of Hepatitis-A Reported In Shopian Village

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February 15, 2023
Several Cases Of Hepatitis-A Reported In Shopian Village

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SRINAGAR: Few cases of Hepatitis-A have been reported in Ganowpora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district following which the health department has started taking sampling in the village.
Quoting a health official the news agency KNO reported that few cases of Hepatitis-A have been reported in Ganowpora area, who were tested outside the district.
He said the health department has taken cognizance and has started sampling in the area.
Meanwhile, locals alleged that the main reason behind the cases of Hepatitis-A is contaminated water as they are getting water without any filtration.
They also said they don’t have proper health care facilities available in the area, thereby forcing them to visit Pulwama even to get tests done.
Locals said that despite bringing the issue of filtration into the notice of the authorities several times, nothing has been done so far.
They appealed to the higher ups to look into the matter so that locals won’t suffer anymore.
Meanwhile, Chief Medical Officer Shopian Dr Arshid Tak said that a few cases of Hepatitis-A have been reported in Ganowpora area.

“We have started sampling in the area—both water and blood samples have been taken and sent to the laboratory,” he said, adding that they have asked people to take precautions and have provided them medicine as well.
He also urged people not to panic as Hepatitis-A is usually a short-term infection and does not become chronic.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 15, 2023
Power Shutdown: Here Is The List Of Areas

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JAMMU: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Parade, Kalijani, Pacca Danga, Link Road, Purani Mandi and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 16 from 12 noon to 2 pm.
An official handout reads that similarly, the power supply to Nagri, Jarmal, Airwan, Jakhbar, Saidpur, Pandori, Khokyal, Industrial Area, and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 16 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Likewise, the power supply to Miran Sahib, Tanda, Sibal, Kirpind, Darsopur, Kotli, MES, JIC, Food Mall, Trishul Bottle and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 16 from 10 am to 2 pm, reads the statement.
Likewise, the power supply to Suhagpur, Pandorian, Rehal, Nandpur, Part of Arnia, Allah, BSF, Nandpur, Treva, Chaatha, SKUAST, Indira Nagar, Chakroi, Satriyan, Pindi, Hansa, Flora, BOP, Seed Farm and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 16 from 9 am to 2 pm, it reads.
Likewise, the power supply to Jhajjar Kotli, Dansal, Jindrah, Battal Manwal, Surinsar, Kishanpur, Mansar and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 16 from 9 am to 2 pm, it added.
Likewise, the power supply to Patoli Brahmana, Domana, Barnai, Purkhoo, Mishriwala, Baba Talab, ShamachakGurhaSinghu, Batera, Dabbin, Chorpur, Manyal, Dhramkhu, TirthTalab, GREF, Gumpul, Sua No.1, Garkhal, Gharota, Ranjan, Navodya, Amb, Vidyalaya, Bhalwal, Kangarmorh, IRP, Hospital Bhalwal, Kopte, Thater, Nardani, Pooja Colony, LaxmiPuran, SwarnVihar, Bharat Nagar, Ganga Nagar, Bantalab, Radio Station, BSNL, CRPF, Ayush Hospital, Jagti, Nagrota, PHE, Katal, Batal, Sainik School, Migrant Colony, Bamyal Jagti and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 16 from 9 am to 2 pm, reads an official handout.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 15, 2023
Under CSR, J&K Bank Collaborates With SKIMS To Help Poor Cancer Patients

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SRINAGAR: Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program, J&K Bank presented an amount of Rs 14.40 Lacs to the premier healthcare institution of Jammu and Kashmir for procurement of Platelet/Therapeutic Plasma Apheresis kits for treatment of poor patients suffering from cancer and severe blood dysfunctional diseases.
JK Bank’s Divisional Head Kashmir, Syed Shafat Hussain on Wednesday handed over the cheque to Director SKIMS, Professor Parvez Koul
An official statement reads that in a function organized at SKIMS Soura, the Bank’s Divisional Head Kashmir, Syed Shafat Hussain today handed over the cheque to Director SKIMS, Professor Parvez Koul in presence of Head Paediatric Oncology Department Dr Javed Rasool and Head BU SKIMS, Syed Irfan besides other officials of SKIMS and the bank. Pertinently, the event coincided with the ‘International Childhood Cancer Day’, which is observed on 15th February all over the world to raise awareness about childhood cancer and honours all the children and families experiencing the effects of the disease.
Speaking on the occasion, Syed Shafat Hussain said, “Healthcare is critical for every society and with rise in the number of patients suffering from terminal ailments in J&K, we do feel the need to step in and do our bit. However, as a socially responsible institution, it is a very humble contribution from J&K Bank to SKIMS Srinagar for the patients who cannot afford these kits critical for their treatment.”
“Besides empowering the people financially, J&K Bank has been contributing to the society through its CSR activities meant for helping the economically weaker sections especially in health sector. We believe our little support would help many patients and alleviate the hardships of their families,” an official handout quoted Syed Shafaat Hussain as having said.
According to statement, Director SKIMS Srinagar thanked the Bank for the contribution and expressed hope that amid rising number of patients suffering from such dangerous diseases and dysfunctionalities, the Bank would increase its CSR spend towards healthcare as a large number of the patients hailing from weaker socio-economic background visit SKIMS Hospital for treatment in pediatric oncology every year who find it difficult to afford expensive Apheresis kits containing Platelet/Therapeutic Plasma. “With J&K Bank’s earlier support, we have been able to increase the survival rate among the children suffering from cancer and many of them are today present in this function to collectively thank J&K Bank for their help and support,” he added.
Pertinently, in the last year also, J&K Bank had contributed an amount of Rs. 7.85 lacs to SKIMS for procuring these kits which have been utilized for the treatment of hundreds of poor patients especially children.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 15, 2023