75% students have passed the Class XII examinations, the result of which were declared by J&K Board of School Education on Tuesday.
J&K BOSE Officials told GNS that 72180 students appeared in the examination and 54075 passed the examinations.
Among the successful candidates, 72% are boys and 78% are girls, they added. (GNS)
Joint Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) of the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will meet here on February 9 to take up promotion of 17 Indian Police Services (IPS) officers including two in the rank of Director Generals of Police (DGPs), four Additional DGPs and five Inspector Generals of Police (IGPs) among others.
The DPC meeting will be chaired by Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta and will be held at 4 pm on February 9 to take up the promotions which have become due, official sources told the Excelsior.
Members of the Committee, which has been constituted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Affairs, include Umang Narula, Advisor to Lt Governor of Ladakh, Shaleen Kabra, Principal Secretary Home Department J&K, Secretary Home Department Ladakh, Director General of Police (DGP) J&K Dilbag Singh and Additional Director General of Police (Head of the Police Force), Ladakh S S Khandarey.
Sources said that two Additional DGPs, whose names have been proposed for promotion as DGPs in the proposal finalized by the Police Headquarters, are Hemant Kumar Lohia and Pankaj Saxena.
Both of them are IPS officers of 1992 batch of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir cadre. Only today the Central Government extended deputation of Lohia up to Nov 29, 2023.
While Lohia is presently on deputation to the Border Security Force (BSF), Saxena is on Central deputation.
Four Inspector Generals of Police, whose promotion to the rank of Additional DGP has been mooted, include Viplav Kumar Choudhary, presently on deputation with the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Garib Dass, IGP Headquarters, Vijay Kumar, IGP Kashmir Zone and Alok Kumar, IGP Crime Investigation Vigilance (CIV) Police Headquarters.
All of them are Direct Recruits of 1997 batch of the IPS.
The Police Headquarters has also proposed promotion of five DIGs as IGPs.
They include Uttam Chand, who is on deputation with the Government of India where he is posted as Deputy Secretary Cabinet Secretariat, Vidhi Kumar Birdi, who is on deputation to the NIA, Keshav Ram, who too is on deputation and posted in the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI), Atul Kumar Goel, DlG CID and State Investigation Agency (SIA) Jammu and Bhim Sen Tuti, who is on Study Leave to United Kingdom.
Uttam Chand is Regular Recruit of 2002 batch, Birdi and Keshav Ram are Direct Recruits of 2003 batch while Goel and Tuti, also Direct Recruits, belonged to 2004 batch of IPS cadre.
Three IPS officers of 2008 batch are tipped for promotion as DIGs though they are already officiating in the same rank in view of shortage of police officers.
They are Tejinder Singh, who is on deputation with the NlA, Abdul Jabbar, DIG South Kashmir Range Anantnag and Udaybhaskar Billa, DIG North Kashmir Range Baramulla.
Selection Grade of IPS has been proposed in favour of three IPS officers of 2009 batch on completion of 13 years of qualifying service.
They include lmtiaz Ismail Parray, SSP Crime Branch Kashmir, Shailendra Rajesh Mishra and Rahul Malik, both of whom are on Central deputation and posted in the NIA and MHA respectively.
Sources said there are four sanctioned posts of DGPs (two cadre and two ex-cadre) but against them, six officers are already in position though two on Central deputation. Now, two officers in the rank of Additional DGPs are proposed for promotion as DGPs.
As far as the promotion of four IGPs as Additional DGPs is concerned, sources said there are eight sanctioned posts of ADGPs but against them, 13 officers are working in the same rank though four of them are on deputation.
Regarding the promotion of five DIGs as IGPs , sources pointed out that there are 21 sanctioned posts of IGPs (12 cadre and nine ex-cadre) but only eight officers are in position while four others are on deputation.
However, the Police Department has 11 vacancies in the rank of DIGs and has proposed confirmation/promotion of three officers of 2008 batch as DIGs as they have completed 14 years of qualifying service.
Sources said the Police Department has obtained Vigilance clearance in favour of all officers tipped for promotion.
A prominent citizens delegation of NOWGAM, met State Secretary Janta Dal United Sh. Vivek Bali has put fourth the problems of Nowgam, Shagus, District Anantnag faced by the public of Nowgam Shangus District Anantnag and it’s adjoining areas. The State Secretary JD(U) has demanded that the following Problems faced by the masses of this area may be taken due consideration for earliest acceding to fullfilment of these problems by
Govt. Authorities ,especially PWD/R&B, PHE and PDD departments and Tourism Department.
The burning demands putfourth by the State Secretary JD(U) are as under:-
1. Macdemization of 3.5 Km Interior Road in NOWGAM.
2. Mecdemization of GMS Nowgam Road to Andoo under PMGSY scheme.
3. Nowgam to Sumberuna Road widening and mecdemization.
4. Completion of pending road works of Thajiwara to Shangus.
5. Developmental maintenance of Interior road from Chinar 666 colony to Andoo-Pushroo road under PMGSY Scheme.
6. Above this the Public has demand declaration of Khanbal Kuthar Road under National Highway Roads passing through Achabal, Nowgam, Shangus, Brariangan, Sheikhpira, Uttersu for bringing the area under National Tourism Having the area a Natural Tourism attraction.
7. Providing of Padestrain paths in congested market areas of NOWGAM and Shangus. The State Secretay JD(U) Vivek Bali has requested the Honble Lieutenant Governor, Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary Works, Commissioner Secretary Works , Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Chief Engineer, Works Department Kashmir and District Development Commissioner Anantnag for acceeding to the demands at an earliest for rightful developmental infrastructure of NOWGAM Shangus Area, So that the people of the area may not face sufferings on this account.
A 48-year-old man, who had sustained severe burn injuries in a fire incident on January 20, 2022 at Jamalata area of Nawakadal Srinagar, has succumbed to his injuries on Monday at SMHS hospital here, taking the toll of deaths to two.
Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Abdul Majeed Gujri, son of Ghulam Rasool Gujri, who was undergoing treatment at SMHS here since January 20, succumbed to his injuries today.
Majeed and two others had sustained severe burn injuries in a massive blaze at Jamalata area of Srinagar in which four houses were completely gutted and one lady had died of burn injuries as well. The incident took place on January 20, 2021.
However, after battling with life for 18 days, the injured man has succumbed to his injuries, descending the entire area in a pall of gloom yet again.
The injured as per the officials had a deep wound on upper head due to LPG cylinder explosion—(KNO)
As third wave of the covid-19 ebbed, J&K government on Sunday lifted weekend restrictions and also allowed coaching centres to resume offline teaching with a rider.
However, according to an order by State Executive Committee headed by Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, the night curfew shall continue across Jammu and Kashmir as well as there shall be full adherence to Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB).
As regards the education institutions, the SEC ordered that all Colleges, Schools, Polytechnics, ITIs, etc shall continue to adopt “online” medium of teaching. “There shall be no in-person teaching,” the order, a copy of which lies with GNS reads.
“Coaching Centres for Civil Services/Engineering/NEET etc. are permitted to adopt offline medium of teaching at 50% of their capacity subject to condition that both faculty members as well as students are fully vaccinated and the Head of the centre ensures due precautions such as CAB and adherence to SOP,” the order reads further, adding, “Educational institutions shall be permitted to direct attendance of vaccinated staff for administrative purposes only.” The Head of the institution, it said, must ensure that guidelines related to social distancing and Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) are strictly followed.
“Night Curfew shall continue to remain in force in all Districts from 10 pm to 6 am with complete restriction on non-essential movement,” the order adds further.
All the Government Department(s)/Office(s) have been asked to minimise conducting in-person meetings or interactions etc. “All Administrative Secretaries/ Head of the Department(s)/ Institution^) shall ensure optimal use of virtual mode for conducting official meetings etc.”
To reduce the rate of transmission within J&K, it said, all efforts shall be made by Authorities through active involvement of PRIs, Community Leaders, Market Associations and Federations.
“IEC campaign for containing surge in Covid cases/3rd Wave shall be undertaken immediately by all District Magistrates (Chairperson, District Disaster Management Authorities) in their respective jurisdictions highlighting the necessity of Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB),” the order reads, adding, “The Department of Health and Medical Education, Jammu and Kashmir shall sensitise people about the Variants of Concern/Variants of Interest (VoC/Vol) of Covid-19 including the new Variant B.1.1.529 (Omicron)”.
The State Executive Committee also reiterated that all the offices should regulate the attendance of its employees in such a manner so as to ensure that appropriate Social Distancing Norms are maintained.
“Pregnant Women Employees will be exempted from Physical attendance. They shall be allowed to work from home,” it said, adding, “Employees with disabilities shall also be given option to work from home.”
The maximum number of people permitted to attend any indoor gathering shall be strictly restricted to 25, it said.
Banquet Halls in all the Districts of J&K are permitted to allow gathering up to 25% of the authorised capacity (with verifiable RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test for Covid19 not older than 72 hours), in open spaces only, it said.
“Cinema halls, theatres, multiplexes, restaurants, clubs, gymnasiums and swimming pools are permitted to function at 25% of the authorised capacity with due precautions such as CAB and adherence to SOP,” he said, adding, “All Deputy Commissioners shall intensify testing and ensure full utilisation of available RT-PCR and RAT capacities. There shall be no drop in testing levels.”
Chief Medical Officers of all districts have been asked to submit a daily report regarding the utilisation of available RT-PCR capacities to the District Magistrates concerned. “Besides, District Magistrates shall also go for capacity expansion of the RT-PCR testing as per the requirement.”
The Deputy Commissioners have been asked to focus on the positivity rates of the Medical-Blocks under their jurisdictions. “Intensified measures related to Covid management and restriction of activities shall be undertaken in these Blocks.” (GNS)
Aaqib Renzushah, Youth Leader J&K called upon the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor J&K, Shri Manoj Sinha and discussed several important matters which included Development and Uplifting of Shehr-e-Khaas, and Generating employment in the valley and a Dire need of addressing the pressing issues of people of Srinagar and also establishing a One Stop Centre of Youth Welfare and registering their complaints and grievances.
There were a few other issues discussed in terms of Extensive Youth Engagement Programs and Upliftment of Sports. The LG extended his full support and has also assured for few follow up meetings in coming days to put the aforesaid projects in full swing.
The hour long meeting was also joined by the few Councillors of SMC and Youth Activists of Kashmir.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to shift the acid attack survivor to Chennai hospital tomorrow for eye treatment and four tickets have already been provided to the victim’s family on Sunday.
Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the administration on the advice of doctors has decided to shift the acid attack victim to Chennai hospital for specialized eye treatment.
They said the government has provided four tickets to the family and they are scheduled to leave for Chennai hospital at 09:00 AM from Srinagar Airport.
The official sources said that a doctor will be accompanying the victim to Chennai hospital.
It is worth mentioning that Apni Party led by Syed Altaf Bukhari has also provided one ticket to the victim family.
It has been learnt that besides the victim, her parents, younger sister and paternal cousin will leave for Chennai hospital tomorrow.
Pertinently, a 24-year-old acid attack survivor has suffered severe burn injuries while the doctors have said that she is unlikely to regain her eyesight as the cornea of her eye has got damaged—(KNO)
Jammu and Kahsmir recorded 1148 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday— the lowest in the past 26 days. Nine persons also succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, the officials told GNS.
511 of the fresh cases, they said, were reported from Jammu Division and 640 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 446648. J&K had reported 1148 cases on January 11.
They said five deaths were reported from Jammu Division and for from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall toll to 4715—2307 in Jammu and 2408 in Kashmir.
Regarding the district wise details of the fresh cases, they said, Srinagar reported 197 cases, Baramulla 54, Budgam 116, Pulwama 38, Kupwara 62, Anantnag 63, Bandipora 22, Ganderbal 28, Kulgam 48, Shopian 12, Jammu 168, Udhampur 63, Rajouri 11, Doda 117, Kathua 32, Samba 25, Kishtwar 1, Poonch 6, Ramban 36 and Reasi 52.
Besides, they said, 4393 Covid-19 patients recovered during the time— 1378 from Jammu Division and 3015 from Kashmir. So far 424521 people have recovered, leaving the active case tally at 17412—5698 in Jammu and 11714 in Kashmir.
They said there was no new confirmed case of mucormycosis (black fungus) reported today. So far 51 black fungus cases have been confirmed in J&K, the officials said. They also informed that 21158 doses of covid-19 vaccine were administered during the time in J&K. (GNS)
As a part of Public outreach programme, a Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meeting was facilitated by Ganderbal Police at Police Station Sonamarg. The meeting was held while following social distancing norms and other protocols.
The meeting was conducted on the directions of SSP Ganderbal Shri Nikhil Borkar-IPS and was chaired by SHO PS Sonamarg. The meeting was attended by Snow-bike owners, Transporters and respectable citizens of Sonamarg.
During the meeting, the chairing officer discussed various issues with the participants including fair pricing for transportation & snow biking, besides maintenance & cleanliness in and around the areas of tourist hotspots. They were also requested to cooperate with the Police on every front so that the crime is eradicated within the society. The chairing officer also briefed the participants about the apprehensions of spread of Covid-19 and were requested to spread awareness among masses to follow Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB).
The chairing officer also requested them to co-operate with Police in maintaining law & order in the area and in identifying anti-national & anti-social elements.
The participants in the meeting assured their full co-operation to Police in tackling social evils and also appreciated the efforts of Police in facilitating community interaction meets where participants express their opinions freely.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has declared two days of state mourning as a mark of respect for singer Kumari Lata Mangeshkar – who passed away in Mumbai this morning.
“As a mark of respect to Kumari Lata Mangeshkar, who has passed away, the Government of India has decided that there shall be two days State Mourning on 06.02.2022 to 07.02.2022 throughout the country. It has been decided that: a) The National Flag shall fly at half-mast during the mourning on all buildings and places where it is flown regularly; and b) There shall be no official entertainment during the mourning”, reads a notification as per GNS.
These decisions are brought into notice of all the concerned for information and necessary action, it reads further. (GNS)
