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BARAMULLA, MARCH 09: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar, who is also chairperson of District Disaster Management Authority, distributed Emergency Response Kits among Aapda Mitra volunteers of the district at Dakbanglow Baramulla.

These volunteers have completed 12 days Disaster Management training at SDRF Ist Battalion Srinagar.

The Volunteers have been acquainted with the knowledge and skills to deal with any kind of disaster.

The upskilling of Aapda Mitra will go a long way in conducting the rescue operations during the disaster.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that upskilling of Aapda Mitra Volunteers with disaster management rescue techniques focuses on creating specialized rescue teams to respond and deal with the eventualities during any disaster

The DC further outlined the scope and mandate of the trained volunteers who shall be in a state of readiness to tackle and rescue the people during any disaster.

Additional District Development Commissioner Baramulla Aijaz Abdullah Saraf, DYSP Traffic Rural, Mujahad Nazir, Tehsildar HQ and other concerned officers and officials were present on the occasion.

Waris Fayaz

Sopore, Mar 09: A student of 8th standard of Imperial Institution Nathipora in Sopore was injured after being assaulted by his colleague on Thursday afternoon.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the student was attacked by his colleague after appearing in class 8th exam in government high school at Tujjar today.

He said the student identified as Salib Ashraf received head injury after being hit by a sharp edged tool by his colleague.

“He was immediately rushed to sub district hospital Sopore, where his condition is stated to be stable.”

Meanwhile, police have taken cognisance of the incident and launched a probe in this regard—(KNO)

Srinagar, Mar 09: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday raided three places including houses of Hurriyat leader Qazi Yasir and Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Movement chairman Zaffar Bhat in a case linked to allotment of MBBS seats in Pakistan, sources said here.

Sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the central probe agency along with local police today morning raided the house of Mohammad Akbar Bhat alias Zaffar Bhat, who is the chairman of J&K Salvation Movement, in Bagh-e-Mehtab area of Srinagar.

They said another team of the central probe agency also raided the house of Hurriyat leader Qazi Yasir in Qazi Mohalla area of Anantnag today morning.

“A team also is carrying out raids at the house of one Syed Khalid Geelani in Baghat area of Srinagar,” he said.

He said the raids at both places were going on and further details will be shared accordingly.

The official said raids are being conducted in connection with the case of allotting MBBS seats to J&K residents in different colleges in Pakistan—(KNO)

Waris Fayaz

Sopore, Mar 08 : On women’s international day, Baramulla’s deputy commissioner, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar on Wednesday said that the the administration would ensure safe transportation for the women especially the college going students and soon special services while as free environment would be ensured in public transport as well.

Sehrish as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) while addressing the gathering at Women’s Day function at GDC Sopore, said that under Nayi Soch they have started the project like One Stop Solution Center (Women Cell), women empowerment and drug related issues or whatever the atrocities the women are facing would be dealt.

Upon a query related to harassment of women especially college going students in transport service, the deputy commissioner said that they would ensure safe and smooth transportation so the outgoing girls understand the safe environment they would now be able to move in and around the district.

As of now, it’s not possible to start the women’s special services across the district, however those routes having students flow would get the special services soon, besides hassle free and safe environment for the women would be ensured in public transportation.

Sehrish also said that the women cell – where issues related to women are dealt with have so far received 200 cases since October and 90 percent of the cases have been resolved. “The pending cases were sort of divorce and property related issues of which the necessary legal proceedings have been initiated”, she added.

Pertinently, the women’s day was celebrated at government degree college Sopore, which was organized by the local municipal council, wherein the DC Baramulla, Syed Sehrish was chief guest. ADC Sopore, presidents of MC Baramulla and Sopore were present on the occasion, besides other dignitaries—(KNO)

Baramulla, March 08: Celebrating International Women’s Day for economic and social empowerment of women, an overwhelming Participation was witnessed in Government Degree College Sopore where Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar presided as the chief guest.

The event of International Women’s Day was organised by the district administration in collaboration with Municipal Council Sopore.

The present era marked the biggest social change due to removal of inequality among genders which gave due recognition to women of our country.

Women must identify their strengths in order to work upon them for socio-economic empowerment of the women folk.

The DC made these remarks while addressing a large gathering of womenfolk on the occasion of International Women’s Day organized in GDC Sopore under the banner of Nayi Soch.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar said that the world is changing and women are taking up every field and making their contribution at all levels and the government has initiated several schemes for women empowerment. She also threw light on the rights of women and discussed various centrally sponsored women centric welfare schemes that are aimed at providing hand-holding to the women to make them self-reliant and urged the female folk to avail benefit of these schemes.

Other speakers while highlighting the significant role played by women in social, economic, political, educational and judicial fronts said that mass awareness about the rights of women and to acknowledge their achievements is the need of the hour.

DC further asserted that inheritance of property rights and removal of gender disparity are the important measures to be op ut in practice for socio-economic upliftment of the women.

Highlighting the Helplines (181- Women Helpline), DC said that women in distress and the victims of domestic violence should come forward and seek help through these Helpline numbers. DC said that district administration has established One Stop Center OSC in Baramulla for legal assistance to the women who are suppressed through domestic and other types of violence

During the function, a variety of colorful performances including a skit were performed to highlight the rights of the women which got a quite applause from the audience.

Earlier, Deputy commissioner Baramulla Dr Sehrish Asgar laid a foundation stone of additional accomodation building at Government Hr Sec School Sopore and participated in a plantation drive at Government Degree College Sopore as a part of activities on International Women’s Day.

Meanwhile, a felicitation ceremony was organized during which Deputy Commissioner felicitated and honored the meritorious girl child who has shown exemplary services in different fields.

President Municipal Council Sopore,Masarat Kar , President Municipal Council Baramulla Touseef Raina, Additional Deputy Commissioner Sopore Tariq Ahmad Reshi, Principal Government Degree College Sopore, Students, citizens and others were present on the occasion.

BARAMULLA, MARCH 06: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar today chaired a meeting of concerned officers, here to review the progress of indicators under District Good Governance Index (DGGI).

It is important to mention that the District Administration Baramulla has been making all concerted efforts to improve the service delivery system at ground level and all efforts are on to register best performance with regard to indicators of GGI.

On the occasion, the DC took a detailed review of each department and received updated status and feedback regarding indicators submitted by various district officers.

She stressed upon them to gear up their field activities and improve their performance under DGGI in all sectors including PMAY (Urban), Jal Shakti, Atal Pension Yojana, PM-JAY Sehat besides Employment and Mumkin schemes.

Directing officers for ensuring the feasibility in the works, the DC said that the performance of all Departments is now measurable as per the parameters of Good Governance Index on certain sectors and selected indicators, besides quantity and quality of every work is being monitored to check the performance to ensure efficient and prompt public delivery system.

The officers were also directed to convene regular meetings with their subordinate officers/ field functionaries to have updated performance under monthly/Annual DGGI information which is monitored at UT level by the Chief Secretary.

Srinagar, March 07 : Police on tuesday claimed to have arrested two militant associates of Lashkar-i-Toiba oufit in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

In an handout to GNS, the police said that Joint forces of Baramulla Police and 176 Bn CRPF on a specific information regarding presence of militants in Village Monchkhud Kunzer launched a joint CASO in the said village. During CASO two suspect persons were apprehended, identified as:Khurshid Ahmad Khan son of Mushtaq Ahmad Khan & Reyaz Ahmad Khan son of Gh Mohi ud Din Khan both residents of Zandpal Kunzer.

The spokesperson further stated that from their possession following two AK 47 Magazines, 15 AK 47 rounds, 20 Blank posters of banned LeT (TRF) were recovered.

During questioning suspects revealed that they are working as militant associates with banned militant outfit LeT (TRF) and were taken into custody immediately, he said.

It is pertinent to mention here that the militant associate obtained these illegal ammunition with intent to carry out militant activities in Kunzer and adjacent areas, he said.

Case under sections of Arms and UA (P) Act stands registered in Police station Kunzer and investigation set in motion, reads the statement.(GNS)

March 06: Acting tough against social crimes, Police in Pulwama have arrested 10 gamblers and seized huge amount of stake money from their possession.

Acting on a specific information regarding gambling activities in Chewa Kharud, a police party from PS Pulwama raided the gambling site and arrested 10 gamblers. They have been identified as Mohd Ashraf Bhat resident of Prichoo Pulwama, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat resident of Bagi Mehtab Srinagar, Imtiyaz Ahmad Bhat son of Ab Rehman Bhat resident of Chanapora, Mushtaq Ahmad Wani son of Fatah Mohammad Wani resident of Monghama Pulwama, Feroz Ahmad Malik son of Ab Aziz Malik resident of Chadoora, Ashiq Ahmad Sofi son of Gh Mohd Sofi resident of Rainawari Srinagar, Mehraj Ahmad Malla son of Khazir Mohammad Malla resident of Sumbal, Anwar ul Haq son of Akbar ud Din resident of Tangpora Srinagar, Tariq Ahmad Sheikh son of Sonaullah Sheikh resident of Shalpora Aloch Bagh and Younis Ahmad Zarger son of Nazir Ahmad Zarger resident of 90 feet Soura.

Officers have also seized stake money of ₹3,96,200 and playing cards from the gamblers.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 45/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Pulwama and further investigation has been initiated.

Persons found indulging in criminal activities shall be dealt as per law. Community members are requested to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with the local police units.

Suhail Khan

Sopore, Mar 6 : Scores of sweepers working in School Education Department protested in Sopore, asking authorities for regularisation of their services.

A sizable number of women working in the department across Sopore, as per GNS, gathered at Iqbal Market, raising slogans in support of their demands. 

“We have been continuously raising our voices, but nobody seems interested to listen to our pleas. We are working on meagre wages, but who cares?” the protesting women sweepers lamented.

They said, we are working tirelessly in the School Education Department after being appointed in 2006, and since then, there have only been false hopes about our welfare.

The protesting sweepers demanded that their services be regularised at an earliest.

They also appealed to the LG administration and Director of School Education to look into their demands and address them accordingly.

The protesters later on dispersed peacefully after intervention from police. (GNS)

PoJK integral part of India, no power can keep it away for long; 50 lakh youth participated in sports events across UT; All banks directed to provide full support to youth setting up their own ventures

Jammu, Mar 06 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said that the government has identified land for the construction of PoJK Bhawan for the displaced PoJK people, who have suffered a lot over the past so many decades while as the colonies they are living in will be “regularized shortly.” He was quick to add that PoJK was an integral part of India and no power can keep it away from the Union.

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of an event titled special governance for PoJK people, in Jammu, the LG, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the divisional administration Jammu has identified land where PoJK Bhawan will come up for the displaced PoJK refugees. “These people have suffered a lot and their children are the worst sufferers. We will soon have a PoJK Bhawan and the colonies where these people are living at present will be regularized shortly,” he said, adding that the children of displaced PoJK refugees will be given priority in jobs and education.

He said that the government is committed to resolve all issues being faced by the PoJK refugees. “PoJK will come up as per the aspirations of refugees,” the LG said, adding that the divisional administration and the revenue officials will hold deliberations with the displaced PoJK people before setting the ball rolling for the PoJK Bhawan.

He said that PoJK is an integral part of India and no power on earth can keep it away from the Union for long. “I urge all the PoJK people including women and youth to play their part in building a strong India and Vibrant India,” he said.

He said PoJK will benefit from every scheme of the government. “Industrial boom is coming up in J&K. Rs 13000 Cr work related to Industries have already started and more is in the offing. There was a shortage of land bank which is being looked into,” the LG said.

He said that the way a huge list of KP youth have been received the administration for entrepreneurship, similarly, PoJK should follow the suit. “Register your youth in the camps and administration will provide all support for your youth to become entrepreneurs who can provide employment to five other youth,” he said, adding that these camps will be organized in every district.

He said that 50 lakh youth took part in sports related activities as huge investment was made to upgrade the sports infrastructure across the UT. He said large number of people were deprived of their rights and it was for the first time after the historic decision taken by Prime Minister Narendera Modi on August 5, 2019, these people got all their rights. “These people are living a dignified life now,” he said.

He said that the administration has directed all the banks to provide all support to youth who are coming forward to start their own ventures—(KNO)