Jammu & Kashmir

New Delhi: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday in an indication that the BJP is looking to ally with him for the Lok Sabha polls to boost its alliance in the western state.

Senior MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar said in Mumbai that the talks on Lok Sabha polls between the two leaders were “positive”, and details will be shared in a day or two.

The meeting drew sharp reactions from the Maha Vikas Aghadi camp, with the Congress accusing the BJP of “betraying” north Indians.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray accused the BJP of trying to “steal a Thackeray” to win elections, underlining that the brand Thackeray is indispensable in the state.

Senior NCP leader and state minister Chhagan Bhujbal, who belongs to the Ajit Pawar camp, said if MNS joins the BJP-led ‘Mahayuti’, it will increase the strength of the ruling alliance.

Raj Thackeray, who arrived in Delhi on Monday, was joined by BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde when he met Shah earlier in the day.

If the alliance is sealed, the MNS may be given one seat to contest from Mumbai where his cousin Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction enjoys considerable influence.

Raj Thackeray had parted ways with Shiv Sena, when it was undivided and led by his cousin, and founded MNS in 2006.

However, the MNS could not make much impact even though Raj is seen as a powerful orator and enjoys a certain following.

His controversial comments against north Indians in the past had drawn sharp criticism from leaders of various political parties, including the BJP.

Riding high on the Marathi manoos plank, the MNS contested the 2009 Lok Sabha elections. Though it drew a blank, the party damaged the prospects of many Shiv Sena and BJP candidates in some constituencies, especially in Mumbai.

In the assembly elections held in the same year, the MNS put up an impressive performance and won 13 seats. However, the party subsequently lost its appeal among voters and its stock dwindled, pushing it to the margins of state politics.

Barring 2009, the MNS has not been able to come anywhere close to the 13 seats it had won. In the 2019 elections, the party won just one seat in the 288-member House.

Attacking the BJP over the attempt to ally with his estranged cousin, Uddhav Thackeray alleged that his former ally was trying to “steal” a “Thackeray” to win elections.

“BJP knows very well that they don’t get votes in the name of PM Narendra Modi in Maharashtra. People vote here in the name of (Bal) Thackeray. This realization prompted the BJP to try to steal leaders from outside (BJP fold),” he said at a rally in Nanded.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleged the BJP and the MNS are trying to ally as they are afraid of Maha Vikas Aghadi’s success.

The NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) said Raj Thackeray’s meeting with Amit Shah has not surprised them as there were indications of the MNS chief’s closeness to the BJP.

NCP (SP) spokesperson Clyde Crasto claimed the MNS leader has been under the scanner of Central agencies and has been trying to save his party.

The fortunes of Thackeray’s MNS have been dwindling and the meeting could salvage him and protect his party, he claimed.

The Congress said by trying to ally with MNS, the BJP has not only betrayed north Indians but has also rubbed salt in their wounds, referring to the protests held by the Raj Thackeray-led party in the past.

Jammu, March 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called upon officials and stakeholders to focus on the goal of ‘Health for All’ and ensure healthcare services are efficient, effective, and equitable.

He was chairing a review meeting of the Health and Medical Education Department with the senior officials and Principals of Government Medical Colleges. Heads of Departments also participated in the meeting.

He reviewed the utilization of funds under various schemes, the progress of new Government Medical Colleges, and other key health infrastructure projects in the Union Territory.

The Lt Governor directed the officials to conduct an analysis of the facilities extended to the patients in Hospitals and Health centers and work out a strategy to further improve the functioning of the healthcare facilities.

He said the principals must ensure the optimal utilization of medical equipment in their respective hospitals and the 3-Tier faculty structure should be implemented without any delay.

The Lt Governor directed for increasing the utilization of AB-PMJAY – SEHAT cards in government-run hospitals, besides streamlining of procurement of medicines and online appointments in the hospitals.

On the progress of Cancer Institute Jammu, the Chair was informed that the essential equipment has been procured and the facility will be made fully operational in the next few months.

Directions were issued for monitoring the functioning of J&K Medical Supplies Corporation Limited and Drug de-addiction centres and taking dedicated measures to control diseases like Tuberculosis (TB) and AIDS.

The Lt Governor also reviewed the human resources in Hospitals, Para Medical & Nursing Colleges. He directed that the vacant posts in SKIMS should be referred to JKSSB and PSC.

The meeting discussed important matters related to healthcare projects including Cancer Institute SKIMS, Srinagar; Bone & Joint Hospital Jammu; extension of Labour Room at SMGS Hospital, Jammu; Construction of 200 Bedded additional block at LD Hospital, Srinagar; Operationalization of Integrated Ayush Hospital at Harwan, and the achievements registered under National Health Mission and Ayushman Bhav campaign.

Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor; Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Santosh D Vaidya, Principal Secretary, Finance Department; Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor; Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Secretary, Health; Administrative Secretaries; Principals of GMCs, HoDs and senior officials attended the meeting, in person and through virtual mode.

Jammu: Crime Branch, Economic Offences Wingh, Jammu has achieved a major success by recovering huge misappropriated funds amounting to Rs 1.10 crore from an ex-employee of Jamkash Vehicleads Pvt. Ltd.
SSP Crime Jammu, Benam Tosh deputed a team of highly professional officers of Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu to Indore and Delhi and after all out efforts during in-depth investigation, the team succeeded in recovering rupees one crore ten lacs embezzled funds. On July 19, 2022 , a case FIR No. 118/2022 u/s 420,406, 408,109 IPC was registered at Police Station Channi Himmat Jammu on the written complaint of Executive Director Jamkash Vehicleads Pvt. Ltd. to the effect that the accused Sheraz Mir, son of Mohd.Bashir, resident of Shant Nagar Janipur Jammu ,then working as Accountant in Jamkash Vehicleads had committed criminal breach of trust and cheating by transferring huge amount of Rs. 1.32 crores in his own bank accounts from the funds of Jamkash Vehicleads Pvt.Ltd and further invested the same amount for online betting.
The accused Sheraz Mir was arrested and about Rs 22 lakh misappropriated amount was recovered. Preliminary charge sheet against the accused was filed by Jammu Police in the court of law for judicial determination.
On July 13, 2023, PHQ J&K vide Order No. 2080 of 2023, transferred the instant case to Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu for in-depth investigation and accordingly CB started thorough probe. Recently, investigation of the case was speeded up and thus team of Crime Branch, EOW, Jammu thoroughly analysed the suspected bank accounts of the accused. Soon after further clues were struck and the CB team conducted raids at several premises in Indore and Delhi and succeeded in recovering entire remaining misappropriated amount to the tune of rupees 1,10,00,000.00 which is a major breakthrough .
With this huge recovery made by Crime Branch Jammu, entire misappropriated amount of Jamkash Vehicleads Pvt Ltd has been recovered and further investigation is underway.

SRINAGAR: A delegation by Chairman JK Hotelier Club Mushtaq Chaya and Chamber Commerce & Industries Kashmir Tariq Ghani today met Director Industries and Commerce Kashmir, Khalid Majeed at his office.

The Delegation highlighs various issues related to tourism industries and service sector, The delegation emphasised on ease of doing business in tourism sector.

The delegation also highlighted the issues and problems faced by the weaker sections connected with Industries Sector require urgent assistance and attention.

The Director Industries and Commerce Kashmir Khalid Majeed assured to the whole business Community that he will take all suggestions to the higher authority and come up with solution to all their queries which will benefit the Businesses .”

Srinagar, Mar 18: The Chamber of Commerce and Industries Kashmir (CCIK) on Monday said that they have collaborated with Jammu and Kashmir Police to eradicate the drug menace from the Union Territory.

Addressing a news conference, Tariq Ghani President of CCIK, said that the youth are getting involved in drug menace while some girls have also fallen prey to the nuisance.

“CCIK also has a social responsibility to help the youth to come out of the situation by creating awareness in this regard. I want to inform you that we have collaborated with J&K Police to eradicate the drug menace, who have assured us the complete support in this regard,” Ghani said.

He added that the religious clerics should also focus and create awareness in this regard, so that the situation is prevented from getting worse further.

Moreover, he said that the CCIK has decided that the youth after coming out of the rehabilitation centres will be provided jobs at their units.

“I appeal to the parents of these youths to come forward and not hide the involvement of their beloved,” he said.

Furthermore, he appealed the government to enhance the facilities at the rehabilitation centres so that the youth will get every possible support which they need to come out of the drug addiction.

Srinagar, March 18, 2024:
As a pre event to the main function to celebrate the International Day of Forests on March 21st 2024, the Urban Forest Division, Srinagar, J&K Forest Department in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, organized the “Green March” rally and Painting Competition under the theme “Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World”. This dynamic event saw enthusiastic participation from various stakeholders including Officers and officials of Forest Department, educators, staff and Paralegal Volunteers of DLSA Srinagar, students of Woodland House School, Simin Rose Garden Montessori, School, Iqbal Islamia Mission High School, New Bonnivant English School, Royal Public School, Haftyar Safakadal, Bav-ur-Rayaan School and community members. The students of Amar Singh College Srinagar also participated in the event.
The event commenced with the flagging off of the Green March rally by Mr. Pradeepchandra Wahule, IFS, Conservator of Forests, Srinagar Circle in presence of Mr. Jahangir Ahmad Bakshi, Secretary DLSA Srinagar, Dr. Mehraj Ahmad Sheikh, DFO Urban Forestry Division, Srinagar, , Mr. Aarif Nazir Assistant Soil Conservation Officer, Mr. Javid Ahmad, Range Officer, S. Park, Ms. Zulfi Tasneem Deputy LADC Srinagar, Nazir-be-Nazir, Chairman National Society for Protection of Water Resources, Wetland and other officers of the Urban Forest Division Srinagar. The rally, a symbol of unity and commitment to environmental conservation, resonated with the spirit of the International Day of Forests.
Following the rally, participants converged at Bal Van, where Mr. Pradeepchandra Wahule, IFS CF Srinagar Circle, spearheaded a plantation drive, underscoring the vital importance of tree planting in sustaining our ecosystems. Together with the enthusiastic involvement of students, officials of Forest Department and Para Legal Volunteers of DLSA, Srinagar, the initiative aimed to foster a culture of environmental stewardship among the youth.
Simultaneously, the vibrant energy of creativity filled the air as students showcased their artistic talents in a Painting Competition centered on the theme of “Forests and Innovation”. Their compelling artworks served as poignant reminders of the critical role forests play in driving innovation for a sustainable future. The competition culminated in a heartfelt felicitation ceremony, presided over by the DFO of Urban Forest Division Srinagar, honoring the young artists for their exceptional contributions.
Dr. Mehraj Aahmad Skeikh, DFO, Urban Forestry Division, Srinagar, expressed his gratitude to all participants, highlighting the significance of collective action in safeguarding our precious natural resources. He emphasized the urgent need for innovative solutions to address the challenges facing our forests and underscored the commitment of the Forest Department to lead efforts in this regard.

JK Revolution, 17 March:- The Chamber of Commerce and Industries Kashmir (CCIK) and the JK Hoteliers Club extend heartfelt congratulations to Khyber Hotel Umar Trumboo and Pine N Peak Pahalgam’s Mushtaq Burza and Asif Burza for being awarded the prestigious 5-star tag. This achievement not only reflects their commitment to excellence but also signifies a significant milestone in the tourism industry of Kashmir.

In a Message CCIK President Tariq Ghani and Chairman JK Hoteliers Club Mushtaq Chaya said We are grateful to the government for recognizing and awarding them the 5-star status, which will undoubtedly contribute to boosting the tourism sector.

CCIK and JK Hoteliers Club look forward to more hotels achieving this esteemed recognition in the near future. This positive impact will have a ripple effect on tourism in the region, fostering growth and prosperity. (JK Revolution)

Srinagar, 11 Mar: Zeeshan Mohiuddin “Spokesperson/ Media Incharge Chamber of Commerce & Industries Kashmir (CCIK) and Editor In Chief JK Revolution Newspaper ” extend heartfelt greetings to the people of Kashmir on the occasion of Ramadan. As the holy month begins, we wish everyone peace, blessings, and prosperity.

He said, Ramadan is a time of reflection, compassion, and community, where families and friends come together to observe fasting and engage in acts of charity and kindness. It is a sacred time for Muslims around the world, and here in Kashmir, it holds special significance.

However, amidst the observance of Ramadan, it is crucial to ensure that essential facilities are readily available to the people.

Zeeshan Mohiuddin urge the government to prioritize the provision of regular electricity and uninterrupted water supply throughout this sacred month. Access to these basic necessities is essential for the well-being and comfort of the people, especially during a time of fasting and prayer.

Zeeshan said, It is our sincere hope that the government takes proactive measures to address these needs and ensure that the people of Kashmir do not face unnecessary hardships during Ramadan. By ensuring access to basic facilities such as electricity, water, and other essential services, we can alleviate the burden on the community and foster a more conducive environment for observing this auspicious month.

JK Revolution, 11 Mar:- The Chamber of Commerce and Industries Kashmir (CCIK) and the JK Hoteliers Club extend heartfelt greetings to the people of Kashmir on the occasion of Ramadan. As the holy month begins, we wish everyone peace, blessings, and prosperity. Ramadan is a time of reflection, compassion, and community, where families and friends come together to observe fasting and engage in acts of charity and kindness. It is a sacred time for Muslims around the world, and here in Kashmir, it holds special significance.

However, amidst the observance of Ramadan, it is crucial to ensure that essential facilities are readily available to the people. CCIK and JK Hoteliers Club urge the government to prioritize the provision of regular electricity and uninterrupted water supply throughout this sacred month. Access to these basic necessities is essential for the well-being and comfort of the people, especially during a time of fasting and prayer.

It is our sincere hope that the government takes proactive measures to address these needs and ensure that the people of Kashmir do not face unnecessary hardships during Ramadan. By ensuring access to basic facilities such as electricity, water, and other essential services, we can alleviate the burden on the community and foster a more conducive environment for observing this auspicious month.(JK Revolution)