Jammu & Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir association of social workers (JKASW) a leading child rights organisation of Jammu and Kashmir hosted ” Inter cluster learning and sharing program” at Municipal committee hall Hajin. Around 150 Adolescent Girls, 70 parents & Community from 15 villages of Hajin block of district Bandipura and intervention areas of JKASW’S took active part in the program.

The aim of the program was to provide adolescent girls an opportunity to directly interact with the Government and other stakeholders who directly or indirectly have impact on their lives. Adolescent girls shared their experiences, learnings and challenges they face at community and institutional levels. The program also helped different stakeholders to directly interact with the adolescents and bridge the gap which hampers adolescents from reaching out and seeking support from already existing government and non governmental institutions.

The program saw a huge gathering of ICDS supervisors, community heads, parents and Adolescent Girls. Besides these, prominent government Officials- ZEO Hajin, BMO Hajin, BDC Hajin, Tehsildar Hajin, DMHP Bandipura, who applauded the efforts of JKASW and their work on child rights.

The participants also applauded the efforts of JKASW to give adolescent girls a larger platform who put forward their views and opinions and were of the view that such programs shall be held regularly where girl’s themselves highlights the issue they face on day to day basis.

Eradication of Drug Menace is a Coordinated Effort, Every Stakeholder Should Play its Part: SSP Baramulla*

Baramulla, March 16: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drug abuse and to educate the youth about its ill consequences, Department of Information and Public Relations Baramulla in collaboration with Police Drug De-addiction Center Baramulla and National Service Scheme(NSS) Government Degree College Baramulla today organized a day long seminar on ‘Drug Abuse’ in which a huge number of students, civil society members, religious heads among other prominent stakeholders showed their participation.

Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Bhupinder Kumar presided over the seminar as the chief guest where as SSP Baramulla Rayees Mohammad participated as the guest of honour.

A series of lectures were delivered by the resource persons apart from college students who highlighted several aspects associated with drug addiction and the required remedial measures that needs to be taken to prevent our youth from this hazard.

The chief guest, in his address complimented the organizers as well as the participants participants and highlighted the need to protect our young generation from the menace. He said that drug abuse poses a serious challenge to our society and urged upon different sections of the society to act vibrantly against. He assured that every possible initiative from the district administration, shall be taken to nip this menace in the bud.

Enlisting various initiatives that are being taken towards youth engagement and empowerment, DC said that young generation is more vulnerable and the need is to target this section through their constructive engagement towards productive pursuits.

Highlighting the role of teachers, Bhupinder Kumar said that a teacher has a major role to play in this regard as he acts as a friend, philosopher and guide for a student. Meanwhile, he stressed upon the parents to closely monitor their children whether they are indulged into fallacious activities inflicted upon them through different mediums including mobile phones, internet etc. He also urged upon them to let their wards to choose different career avenues as it helps them to channelize their potential in a positive way.

SSP Baramulla, during his address signified the main aim of the seminar and said that lack of parental care and affection is the main cause that thrusts our youth towards drug addiction. He highlighted the role of parents and said that mother has a greater say in social development of a child as she acts as the first teacher and guide. He also reiterated the role of police department and said that stringent actions shall be taken against drug peddlers. He further that eradication of drug abuse is a coordinated activity for which every stakeholdern has to play its part.

Meanwhile, a short movie title “Ujdha Chamman” was screened by Police drug de-addiction centre Baramulla which evoked quite applause from the audience.

At the conclusion, commendation certificates were distributed among the best speakers.

District Information Officer Baramulla Jahangeer Akhoon, presented the vote of thanks.

Srinagar, Mar 15 : Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kashmir (CCIK) president along traffic and police officials Tuesday tours Srinagar city to create awareness among shopkeepers, traders about parking rules.

According to a statement issued to media said, that CCIK president Tariq Ghani, along with SSP traffic, Muzaffar Shah, DP traffic Tarqi Ahmad, DSP police police, SHO Kothibagh, Isaaq Ahmad and other officials, visited trade city Lal Chowk, residency road, Maisuma, Badshah Chowk, and Hari Singh High Street to review the parking problems traders facing.

Ghani urged traders, shopkeepers to avail the benefits of parking slots made for them to park their vehicles for smooth flow of traffic.

Customers will be also given time to park their vehicles so that people could complete their shopping and traders too won’t get affected. “Shopkeepers too should aware the customers to park their vehicle’s in well manner so that traffic would ply smoothly”, Ghani said.

Srinagar, March 09: A 22-year-old youth tried to end his life by slitting his throat in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday evening.

An official told News Agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC) that a youth name (withheld), a resident of Ompora area tried to end his life by slitting his throat with some sharp object. “He allegedly had some dispute with his brother,” he said.

The said person has received nine stitches on his throat and is under treatment at district Hospital in Budgam.

A Police officer confirmed the incident and said further investigation has been initiated. (KDC)

SRINAGAR MARCH 09:-  The Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad accompanied by Senior Superintendent  of Police, Rakesh Balwal Wednesday visited the family of Rafiya Nazir of Saderbal Check in Hazratbal area of the District who was killed in a grenade explosion at Amira Kadal on Sunday to provide ex-gratia relief and express solidarity with the bereaved family members.

While interacting with the family members of the deceased girl, the DC expressed sympathies with them and also expressed condolence with the bereaved family who lost their young member in the militancy related incident.

The DC assured the family that all possible support shall be provided to them from the government.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner handed over Rs 1 lakh cheque as ex-gratia relief to Nazir Ahmad Tinda, father of the deceased girl and told that another relief amount of Rs 5.0 Lakh shall be provided under Central Assistance Scheme.
Meanwhile SSP Srinagar assured the family of action under the law against the criminals.

PDP Sarpanch who was shot at and critically injured in a militant attack in Khonmoh area of Srinagar succumbed to the injuries, officials said.

“He succumbed to the injuries,” Medical Superintendent of the SMHS hospital here told GNS.

“He had 1-2 bullets in his chest and was immediately operated upon. However he succumbed to the wounds,” the Medical Superintendent added.

Earlier suspected militants fired upon the Sarpanch of PDP Sameer Ahmad Bhat at Khonmoh. He was shifted in injured condition to SMHS hospital and in the meanwhile entire area of cordoned off by police and army. However when this report was filed, no arrest had culminated.

A police officer told GNS that a case has been registered and further investigations taken up. (GNS)

One person was killed and 15 others injured in a mysterious blast at busy Slathia Chowk in Udhampur district on Wednesday, officials said.

A police officer told GNS that there was a blast this afternoon in the busy market, leading to on the spot death of a civilian and injuries to 15 others.

Soon after the information, senior police officers along with experts reached the spot and are trying to ascertain the nature the blast which hitherto remains mysterious.

The identity of the deceased as well as the injured persons was being ascertained, the police officer. (GNS)

A function was organized in the Open Air Auditorium of SSM College of Engineering Divar Parihaspora Pattan on 08-03-2022 to celebrate social, economic, cultural, political achievements of women. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day was “BREAK THE BIAS” and different speakers highlighted the importance of breaking the bias that still exists in the society.

Registrar of the College Prof. (Dr.) N.A. Shah presented the key note address, highlighting the importance of celebrating the International Women’s Day.
On this occasion Director SSMD, Mrs. Insha Tauseef also stressed upon the women to express themselves in a positive manner without any bias towards any particular school of thought so as to move forward in a positive and progressive manner.

The other dignitaries present on the occasion included Lt. Col Satindar Singh (16 Core Badambagh) , Captain Baghishree (16 Core Badambagh), Saba Bhat (CEO GUIDE THE PROFESSIONALS AND FOUNDER OF KAASH NEW DELHI), Sana Imtiyaz (Entrepreneur), Dr. Sadaf (Community Health Officer), Dr. Sabia Bashir (Community Health Officer), Rukhsaar Sayed Shah (Sports Entrepreneur).

On this occasion Dr. Sajad Hussain Din Principal, Prof. (Dr.) N.A. Shah, Registrar, Er. SSA Rufai Principal SSMPTC, Sh. Adil Rashid Naqash Chief Administrative Officer, Heads of the Departments, Faculty Members and a huge number of students of the College were present.

The students of the College presented a Cultural programme in which mostly girl students took part and the programme was appreciated by one and all.
Concluded the function vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Sajad Hussain Din Principal of the College who stressed upon the women present on the occasion to continue to play their role in the society for betterment of the humanity.

Jammu and Kashmir police Tuesday said that it has resolved the murder case of 8-year-old kid whose body was found today in the woods of Kupwara after almost three weeks and the two main accused have been arested.

“Since February 15, we had been probing all angles. We searched wetlands, woods and mainholes etc. During the course of investigations, it came to know that one Amir Khan and his mother hatched conspiracy to abduct and kill 8-year-old Talib,” SSP Kupwara Yougal Manhas told reporters as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)

He said that over some personal rivalry with victim’s family, Amir Khan and his mother murdered the 8-year-old Talib and burried him in woods in Awoora area of Kupwara district.

The SSP said both accused have bewn arrested and further questioning is on—(KNO)