February 2022

Apni Party Senior Leader Dilshad Malik on Monday felicitated people on the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Meraj and urged them to imbibe the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) for making the world a better place to live in.

In a greeting message on the occasion, Dilshad highlighted need for spreading the message of the Holy Prophet (SAW) which promotes love, affection, kindness and mutual respect among the humankind. He said that cure of the ailments afflicting the world today lies in following the path shown by the Last Messenger (SAW).

Dilshad Malik described Shab-e-Meraj as the greatest miracle in the human history when Almighty Allah took His most beloved Prophet on journey to the Heavens and shared with Him the secrets of the universe. The occasion showed the most exalted position Muhammad (SAW) was bestowed by the Master of the Universe.

Srinagar, Feb 28: Jammu and Kashmir Hoteliers Club (JKHC) has taken strong note of the notice issued to the hoteliers by Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) seeking tariff details charged from the visitors from the beginning of this year.

In a statement, Chairman JKHC Mushtaq Ahmed Chaya said the hoteliers are charging genuine tariff as per the hill resort standards and as per facilities provided.

Chaya said the tourism industry especially hospitality sector received repeated set backs for past three years and the current season has been phenominal due to the efforts of the stakeholders and the tourism department.
“We have been bearing the losses for past three years due to Aug 19 decision and the subsequent Covid pandamic. However as the tourism has bounced back , the government has started issuing the notices which is unfortunate,” said Chaya.

The Jammu and Kashmir Hoteliers Club further urged the administration to give hoteliers enough time to furnish details.
“The order asking the hoteliers for tariff details should be put on hold till April month as all the hoteliers are currently busy with promotions also. The authorities should not harass the stakeholders at a time when tourism is picking up,” he said.

Chaya appealed to the LG Administration to intervene so that hoteliers can put all their energies into attracting tourists to the Valley.
“We assure the administration that hotel tariffs are genuine as per the standard. We will also furnish all the details as required but it should be put on hold till April,” he said.

Secretary General Tariq Rashid Ghani said the Hoteliers Club will hold an emergent meeting at Gulmarg to discuss the issue.

A function to celebrate “National Science Day” was held at SSM College of Engineering, Parihaspora Pattan Kashmir on 28th February 2022.

The theme for this year’s Science Day “Integrated approach in Science and Technology for Sustainable Future” was kept in view appropriately and different speakers highlighted the importance of celebrations of National Science Day so as to evolve strategy for making technology sustainable and approachable by the masses.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Saifullah Lone, Professor Department of Chemistry NIT Srinagar who was the Chief Guest on the occasion stressed upon students to develop innovative and progressive approach for making scientific interventions sustainable by embarking upon research projects in-tandem with the needs of common people.

The other speakers on the occasion included Dr. Abdul Wahid Malik, Inspire Faculty Department of Chemistry NIT Srinagar (Guest of Honour), also spoke on the occasion and appreciated the College initiative of involving Student Community on the eve of “Science Day” so as to inculcate in them scientific temper.
Inaugurating the event Dr. Sajad Hussain Din, Principal of the College expressed his ideas about scientific intervention required to be taken up for the benefit of common people and in this regard he highlighted the importance of need for research projects in this direction.

Prof. (Dr.) N.A. Shah, Registrar, Sh. Adil Rashid Naqash Chief Administrative Officer and HODs of the College besides a large gathering of students were present on the occasion. Also, students from different departments of the College spoke on the occasion highlighting importance of Science Day. Medals and Citations were distributed among the speakers (students). Er. Manzoor Ahmad Mir, HOD Electronics and Communication of the College presented vote of thanks.

Maliq Nasir, Boniyar, Feb 27 : The elected District Development Council (DDC) member Boniyar, Mohd Ismail Khan today visited Bernate village of sub division Uri and took the report to problems faced by people.

During his visit Surpanch, Wali Mohd Mir, Deputy Sarpanch and Ward Members And some prominent National Conference Workers were also present during his tour to the village.

The residents gave him a detailed report of problems faced by them.
Especially they gave the list of roads which are in dilapidated and sought the immediate renovation of these roads which include, Machipathra link road and sought the details about the opening of new link road connecting link road to Lone Mohalla.

Villagers also briefed about the shortage of electricity transformers in the area and said they need at some transformers to avoid the power crisis in the village, they also briefed him about the shortage of water pipes in the area as the water pipes have not been replaced since decades due to which they are facing a water crisis.

They also said the embankments of nallah have been wakened and it needs immediate attention.

DDC member Mohd Ismail Khan assured the villagers that he will take these issues with the higher officials and will redress these problems at the earliest.
The people of the area have thanked him for his positive responsive.

President Vladimir Putin on Sunday ordered Russian nuclear deterrent forces on alert amid tensions with the West over Ukraine.

The Russian President said that the Western countries aren’t only taking unfriendly economic actions against our country but leaders of major NATO countries are making aggressive statements about Russia.

“So, I order to move Russia’s deterrence forces to a special regime of duty,” Putin said in an address from Kremlin.

Russia had offered to hold talks with the Ukrainian officials in the Gomel city of Belarus but the talk offer was quickly turned down by the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

“Belarus is staging ground for the Russian invasion. Warsaw, Bratislava, Istanbul, Budapest or Baku can be the alternative venues for holding talks,” Zelenskiy in a video message said.

Ukraine also accused Belarus of being complicit in Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The US and her western allies have imposed sanctions on Belarus for taking the side of Russia.

Meanwhile, the Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko called on Kyiv to sit down and hold talks with Russia so that Ukraine does not lose its statehood.

JKTF Zone Sogam under leadership of Azad Ahmad wani organized a farewell party in the honor of ZEO Sogam Abdul Qadir Malla & Shabir Ahmad Wani Master BHS Darpora who are meeting their superannuation on 28th of February 2022, the function was attended by more than 60 teachers of the Zone, Every speaker on the event congratulated and appreciated the justice done by the duo towards their profession.

Bilal Masoodi Press Secretary in his speech appreciated the honesty, Punctuality, dedication and commitment towards the profession of both the retirees, while President JKTF Zone Sogam Azad Ahmad Wani congratulated the duo for meeting the superannuation in such a nice way, he further added that ZEO Sogam was a humble and parently treating officer who left no stone unturned in flourishing the Zone.

Shabir Ahmad Wani in his speech said that I had Choosed Teaching profession by Choice because being a teacher was always my hobby. He highlighted his contribution towards the department and Society He Saw majority of the participants of the function as his taught.

ZEO Sogam in his emotional speech said that sogam Zone is a fertile Zone in which he has seen dedicated honest and hardworking Teachers, he more added that he has never seen such sub ordinance in his entire career.

The Function was attended by Nisar Ahmad Famda VDP JKTF Kupwara, Headmaster BHS Darpora Mr. Mohammad Shafi Shah, Headmaster BHS Putushai Mr. Gh. Nabi Shah, I/C Headmaster BHS Chandigam Mr. Fayaz Ahmad Wani, I/C Headmaster BHS Diver Mr. Firdous Ahmad Wani and other dignitaries like Mr. Mohammad Maqbool Kumar Lect. GHSS Sogam and Secretarial staff of ZEO office Sogam.

Srinagar February 27 : Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kashmir on Sunday urged school heads not to force parents & guardians to pay the overdue charges at once, instead to create a favourable environment to collect the fee in installments.

CCIK President, Tariq Ghani said that we welcome the government’s decision of opening of schools across Kashmir valley. However at the same time we urge schools heads do not force parents to pay the overdue school fee, transportation or other charges at once, instead to collect it in installments in view of setback to economy due to Covid19.

After the scraping article 370 and Covid19 the economy of Kashmir has suffered massive loss, due to which parents are not in a position to pay the over dues at once instead the schools should create a mechanism to collect the over dues in installments, Ghani said.

The schools also should not ask for advance payment, he added.

He also urged JKBOSE Chairperson to come clear over the confusion of board exams among 10th and 12th students as many believe that there will be no board exam for 10th onwards now.

CCIK also wished good luck to all students on resuming offline classes back to after a prolonged closure of schools in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kupwara, Feb 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Jabdi, a remote village of Kupwara saved a precious life by shifting a critically-ill patient to sub district hospital Karnah for immediate medical relief as the area is still out of bounds due to heavy snowfall .

“Kupwara Police evacuating a critically ill elderly patient from snowbound forward Jabdi area to SDH Karnah. The timely evacuation helped in saving a precious life,” Kupwara police informed in a tweet.

However, the Bijaldar-Jabdi villagers while talking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) expressed resentment against the authorities for failing to clear the road to the village, bringing hardships to them.

“There are many patients who need oxygen. Due to lack of electricity, oxygen patients have to be taken to Tangdar hospital which is 40 kilometers away from here, ” said Ayaz Ahmad, a local while pleading authorities to restore electricity in the area.

“We have no choice but to carry the patients on make-shift cot to reach sub district hospital Tangdar. We do not understand what sin we have committed. We are also citizens of this country. We also have the right to live,” he said.

While appealing to district administration to restore electricity in their village and clear the road, the locals alleged that their area is still out of bounds due to which they are facing difficulties every day.

Meanwhile, Despite repeated attempts, deputy commissioner Kupwara didn’t respond to repeated calls for the comments—(KNO)

A high level Delegation of jammu and kashmir teachers forum district Baramulla led by its district President Javaid Ahmad Bhat met worthy Chief education officer baramulla Gh.Mohd Lone in his office chamber. A threadbare discussion regarding some burning issues took place in this regard. DP JKTF baramulla while representing the aspirations of teachers and students assured worthy Chief Education officer that JKTF cadre is committed to work in a cooperative way with the administration for the betterment of educational system in the district.Child is our priority and we will move forward as a team for compensating the losses incurred due to Covid 19 Bhat added.He appreciated the role of teachers during such tough situations and lauded the efforts of the students and teachers for their extraordinary performances in recent board exams. Mr.bhat said that a false narrative is being build up by some media houses against teaching community which will never be tolerated . Our teachers have shown extraordinary performances in results and unfortunately inspite of highlighting these remarkable achievements some persons are hellbent to tornish the image of teachers.

Our society, media houses and social activists should go through the actual facts before issuing any statement about teachers …Worthy CEO Baramulla gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured for smooth academic environment in the district.He sought support from JKTF in taking the district to new heights. CEO Baramulla appreciated the role of teachers throughout the Pandemic. Teachers have shown dedication, determination and sense of belongingness in tough situations and proved their mettle he said . Worthy CEO listened to issues with patience and assured their timely redressal. Worthy CEO appealed entire teaching community of the district for putting in their strenuous efforts in shaping the future of our students. The delegation was told that the meeting for TBP would be held on 5th March. The main issues that were discussed are. Reopening of schools and preparations.

Rationalisation of teaching staff.
TBP meeting for pending time bound cases

Establishment of sub centres for diet trainings viz
Baramulla, URI , Pattan and Tangmarg
Fixation issues of some teachers appointed with 10+2 and having improved their qualifications
Appreciation of teachers and students who have shown some extraordinary performances.
TBP of reduced Rets, The meeting ended with a positive note and the delegation thanked the incumbent officer for his teacher friendly approach.
The others who were part of the delegation are Provincial Member Abdul Qayoom Mir, Senior vice president Zahoor Ahmad Malla, vice president shabir Ahmad Shah , General secretary Khalid Altaf, Chief spokesperson Reyaz Rabbani, publicity secretary Syed Masood Geelani , District Advisor Fayaz Ahmad fafoo, Finance secretary Nisar Ahmad Bhat, district Media secretary Mohammad Ashraf sofi, district member Syed Gulzar Ahmad, District member Nisar Ahmad Sheikh, ZP Singhpora Kalan Mr Bilal Ahmad dar and others

Sofi Ashraf
Media Secretary JKTF BLA

Jammu, Feb 27: Fed—up by infighting in Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) and ignorant attitude towards party stalwart Ghulam Nabi Azad, his nephew Mubashar Azad, joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with his supporters at BJP headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.

Sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Mubashar Azad, who was a youth Congress leader from Doda district, was closely associated with former working president Rahul Gandhi.

Azad was welcomed by J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina and former MLA Dalip Parihar into the party fold.

Speaking on the occasion, Mubashar Azad, said that he was deeply hurt over the disrespect of his uncle, former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad by the present Congress leadership in Jammu and Kashmir and the Centre. He said that the way Congress party treated Ghulam Nabi Azad, one of the charismatic leaders of Congress party, has hurt the sentiments of the common masses and stressed that PM Modi has given recognition to the efforts of the former CM.

He added that while there is total selfish infighting within the Congress party, Modi has gained the trust of common masses and thus we pledge to stand with Modi and BJP in the interest of the society and the Nation.

On the occasion, Ravinder Raina added that these new entrants led by Mubashar Azad will not only strengthen the party in Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban and other areas but will encourage the youths from the whole region of Jammu and Kashmir to work for the Nation and the society.

He appreciated the efforts of senior BJP leaders Sunil Sharma and Shakti Parihar along with Dalip Parihar, for their efforts in strengthening the party with these young and energetic faces—(KNO)