The Muslim brethren on Sunday helped perform last rites of an elderly Kashmiri Pandit woman in Tarhama Kunzar village of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
Reports reaching the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that as soon as the news of 65-year-old Kashmiri pandit woman’s death spread in the area, the members of Muslim community came together to help the Kashmiri Pandit family in performing her last rites.
The local muslims and surrounding neighbours visited the home of the deceased to express their condolences with the deceased family—(KNO)
Three days after his death, body of a senior officer of Rural Development Department (RDD) who died while performing his duty in Tulail area of Gurez on Friday, was airlifted from Gurez on Sunday afternoon.
An official told the news agency—Kashmir news observer (KNO), that a Block Development Officer (BDO), identified as Abdul Saleem Darzi of Anantnag, posted at Tulail had suffered a massive cardiac arrest while he was on duty.
He said the officer was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival, However, the body was not immediately airlifted from Gurez due to bad weather conditions.
The official said that the body was airlifted today via an army helicopter from Tulail to Sonerwani helipad, from where the body was taken to his ancestral home in an ambulance by the district administration.
Meanwhile, the locals from Gurez said that the government should understand the difficulties which people face there in the winter season.
“We have been begging the government for a long time to give us a tunnel but no one has considered our demand yet, ” Nazeer Ahmad a local said.
“If there would have been a tunnel, the body of this officer would have reached his ancestral home immediately but unfortunately, his family has been waiting for his body from the last two days,” he added.
Notably, Gurez is located 85 km from the district headquarter. It remains cut-off from the rest of the Valley during winter months due to accumulation on Bandipora-Gurez road—(KNO)
Rock slide triggered by heavy rains blocked Uri- Kaman Post highway, Beacon authorities cleared the road to ensure smooth travel
Reyaz Rashid
Uri, Feb 28: Heavy rains and snow triggered massive rock slide which blocked highway near Kaman Post in frontier sector Uri Baramulla however, Beacon authorities on acted swiftly to ensure smooth passage to travellers and traffic. Officiating Commander (OC) 53 RCC said that early morning commuters faced huge rock slide triggered by heavy rains and snow which blocked on National highway near Uroosa Kamapost in Uri Baramulla. “On receipt of information,the maintenance team and the road clearance team was immediately rushed on the site which carried out clearance of the strategically important road link upto LOC was connected ” Heavy rock slide was removed and from road using mechanical equipment and manual resources to ensure smooth traffic movement”, the official said.
Eleven days after being fired upon here, Akash Kumar son of Rasmesh Kumar Mehra—owner of popular eatery (Krishna Dhaba) here—succumbed to the wounds at a hospital in Srinagar, officials said on Sunday.
They said Akash (25) , a resident of Janipur Jammu, at present Dalgate Srinagar, died at the SMHS hospital at around 3:20 a.m.
The officials told news agency that he had bullet wound in right side of lower armpit and abdomen. He was ventilator, they said.
OnFebruary19,Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar while addressing a press conference in Srinagar said that three bike-borne newly recruited militants were arrested for carrying out the attack.
He said that the bike and pistol used in the attack by the trio have been seized. He said all three arrested were newly recruited militants and “confessed” to have carried out the attack.
Process of issuance of NOCs by line Departments to be fast tracked
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BARAMULLA, FEBRUARY 27:
Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Mohammad Aijaz Asad today chaired District Level Single Window Committee Meeting of Geology and Mining department in order to fast track the process for issuance of Non Objection Certificates among successful e-bidders for the extraction of minor minerals from river beds and other Nallahs.
Meeting was attended by ADDC Aijaz Abdullah Saraaf, ADC Mohammad Ahsan Mir, ACR, District Minerals Officer among other concerned Officers.
On the occasion, a comprehensive discussion on the subject was held during which the DC directed the District Heads of concerned Line Departments to visit the sites of e-auctioned Minor Mineral blocks and expedite issuing NOCs among the successful e-bidders through single window committee. He directed all the concerned departments to jointly visit the site for conduct of physical verification. He also emphasized upon the bidders to submit their mining plans, environmental clearance and other necessities within the stipulated timeframe so that NOCs are issued through single window clearance mechanism.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned authorities to work in coordination and said that strict monitoring is required to ensure that nobody indulges in illegal mineral extraction. He also said that judicious utilisation of these natural resources is necessary for achieving the goal of sustainable development. Meanwhile deadline of a week’s time was given to the stakeholder Department for furnishing of the NOCs.
Justice Magrey Presided over as Chief Guest; Terms Social Justice Vital for Maintaining Social Stability
Reyaz Rashid
BARAMULLA FEBRUARY 27 :
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Baramulla in collaboration with Human Aid Society organized a day long awareness cum workshop on ‘Social Justice and Role of NGOs’ at Dak Bungalow Baramulla on Saturday. Adminstrative Judge for Srinnagar District and Executive Chairman for Legal Services Authority Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey was chief guest while as Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Mohammad Aijaz Asad was the guest of honour. Principal District and Sessions Judge Baramulla (Chairman DLSA) Sanjay Parihar, Sub-Judge Baramulla (Secretary DLSA) Faizan ul Haq Iqbal, SSP Abdul Quyoom, district and sectoral officers, representatives of several NGOs including Chairman Human Aid Society Bashir Ahmed Mir and Chairman BWJA Haji Karamat Qayoom,civil society members, prominent citizens among other functionaries attended the workshop.
On the occasion, an array of lectures were presented by the resource persons comprising of legal experts, paralegal volunteers and other eminent personalities who highlighted several aspects associated with the role of NGOs towards social justice and equality. The chief guest, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey while addressing the gathering applauded the participants and termed the social justice and equality vital for maintaining social stability. He said that constitution of India gives some fundamental rights and liberties and there is a need to uphold them while discharging one’s duties. He added that rights and duties go hand in hand and everyone should identify his/her role in the society. Appreciating the role of NGOs, Justice Magrey said that these organizations need to be strengthened as they play an important role in social justice and empowerment. He further said that smooth delivery of justice will be ensured only if the govt functionaries and other stakeholders perform their duties with open conscience and with full devotion. Justice Magrey also added that social injustice is a threat to the stability and sustenance of a society and every effort should be made to ensure that justice and equality prevail. Justice Magrey, who is also the Executive Chairman of State Legal Services Authority highlighted the role of judiciary in carrying out welfare activities outside their domain of work as what is termed as Judicial Activism. He gave a brief appraisal of National legal Services Authority Act and said that judiciary is playing its part in this regard with zeal and vigor. Chairman Human Aid Society Kashmir Bashir Ahmed Mir highlight the role of NGOs ultimate coordination of NGO in Baramulla during pendemic a great success. ” All the NGOs where brought under one umbrella by former Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr. G N Itoo and we could spend one and half crore rupees on relief and containment of Covid-19 pendemic,”Mir said.
Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Ajaz Asad in his address underlined the role of NGOs towards dissemination of justice and said that district administration works in tandem with several NGOs while carrying out various welfare activities. He added that welfare of the society is possible only when all the stakeholders play their constructive role in their respective domains. Moreover, DC said that there is a need to widen the social base of NGOs so that their range of activities is expanded positively. Chairman Baramulla Working Journalists Association Karamat Qayoom highlighted the significance of social justice in contemporary world and role of civil society and media in in granting justice to all individuals in the society.
Bar Association President Abdul Salam Rather said that it is over collective responsibility to work for social justice and become the ambassadors of social justice in our society. Meanwhile, appreciation certificates were distributed among NGOs for their role in COVID-19 besides other institutions who performed their exemplary services during the pandemic were also awarded. Earlier, Principal District and Sessions Judge Chairman and DLSA Baramulla Sanjay Parihar presented the valedictory address wherein he welcomed the chief guest and other participants. He gave a brief introduction of District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Baramulla and highlighted its role towards welfare of the society. Secretary DLSA Faizan ul Haq presented the vote of thanks during which he expressed gratitude of the participants who showed their enthusiastic participation in the programme.
An officer of Rural Development Department on Friday died due to heart attack while on duty in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district.
An officer, identified as Saleem Ahmad Darzi, posted at Tulail as Block development officer , suffered a heart attack while he was on duty at Tulail in Bandipora. “He collapsed while performing ablution (Wudu ) for Friday Prayers,” officials said.
He was immediately referred to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.
Meanwhile Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmad expressed deep shock over the demise of the officer. He said efforts are on to bring the body from Gurez valley as soon as the weather improves. “I am in touch with the Divisional Commissioner also so that a special chopper is arranged for carrying the body,” he added.
Says Gulmarg emerging first choice of international tourists; Sports to be part of country’s education policy, sports raises moral, self-confidence; all participants to be brand ambassadors of India
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GULMARG, FEBRUARY 26 :
Prime Minister Narender Modi Friday said Khelo India International Games Festival that is being held in the world famous ski-resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district signifies that J&K is touching new heights in peace and development.
Addressing over 600 participants including international players through virtual mode at Gulmarg, the Prime Minister Modi said that every Indian is keenly looking at the grand festival. “This festival sends a message across the country—One India, strong India,” he said, as per news agency news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)
The Prime Minister Modi said that the participation of national and international players in the Khelo India International Games Festival Gulmarg will raise the moral and self-confidence of every participant. “This festival will also add to the challenges and competition before the J&K teams and help them further excel in the winter games,” he said.
He said with Gulmarg hosting the grand event, the development signifies that J&K is touching new heights in peace and developmental fronts. “Jammu and Srinagar will have Khelo India Centres to be followed with such centres in all districts of India,” he said.
He said that challenges left by the deadly pandemic are dying down slowly and sports activities are picking up. “Sports is not just a hobby but you learn team spirit and you learn to build self-confidence,” PM Modi said. “There are many small countries in the world that are earning fame by excelling in various fields of sports.”
He said there will be a sports policy that will be followed in each state and UT where sports professionals and talented youth will be identified. “Seniors will have to teach juniors,” he said and wishing all the best to over 600 players including international players who are part of the grand event—(KNO)
The closing ceremony for winter coaching classes was organised at Govt Primary School Yamrad, a small hamlet in Rajwar,Kupwara. The winter coaching classes were organised by Army for poor children during harsh winters.Students from first to eighth were being taught Maths, English and Science by three teachers. The closing event included motivational talk by the Company commander followed by National Anthem, a small show by the kids and finally distributing gifts to kids. The Awam expressed their heartiest gratitude and hailed army for organising the winter tuition classes amidst harsh brunt of ‘Chillai Kalan’ and ‘The Pandemic’ which further helped in strengthening the bond between Awam and Jawaan.
In a bid to educate various stakeholders more especially those aspirants desirious to obtain driving licence, Motor Vehicles Department Baramulla today organised a day long awareness programme under the supervision of Assistant Regional Transport Officer Baramulla Mubashir Jaan.
During the programme, the concerned Resource Persons acquainted the participants about Road Rules And Regulations and were briefed about latest information in the field of Road safety. Other necessary aspects viz types on driving licences, Road safety tips, Road user behavior etc were also thoroughly discussed in the programme.
Speaking at the event, the ARTO complimented the participants and said that MVD is taking several measures to disseminate awareness regarding road safety and other necessities among the masses. He underlined the objective of conducting the programme and said that public safety is our top most priority for which these novel initiatives are being taken.
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