Handwara & Baramulla, April 23: Acting tough against social crimes, Police have arrested 08 gamblers in Handwara & Baramulla and seized stake money from their possession. In Handwara, a Police party of Police Post Langate while on patrolling near Shanoo area of Langate apprehended 04 gamblers. The have been identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Rasool Bhat resident of Goripora Dardpora Sopore, Shabir Ahmad Chopan son of Gh Mohammad resident of Bumai Sopore, Showkat Ahmad Khan son of Ab Majeed Khan resident of New Colony Sopore and Ishfaq Altaf son of Altaf Hussain Shah resident of Hamam Sopore. Police have seized stake money of ₹19,380/- and playing cards from the gamblers. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody. In Baramulla, acting on specific information about gambling activities in Par Mohalla Pattan, a police party of Police Station Pattan raided the specific site and arrested 04 gamblers on the spot. They have been identified as Sajid Ahmad Najar son of Ali Mohammad & Showkat Ahmad Waza son of Gh Nabi both residents of Pattan, Mohammad Shaban Gojri son of Sonaullah Gojri resident of Iqbal Colony Pattan, and Fayaz Ahmad Najar son of Ab Rahim Najar resident of Cham Mohalla Pattan. Police have seized stake money of ₹13,140/- and playing cards from the gamblers. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in respective police stations and investigations have been initiated. People 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. Photograph is attached.
“The values of gratitude, compassion, and mindfulness are not just for Eid Ul Fitr but should be practiced throughout the year, as we work towards a more just and equitable world for all.” As Eid Ul Fitr approaches, it is crucial to reflect on the teachings of the Quran regarding moderation, gratitude, and compassion. This special festival reminds us of the importance of coming together as a community and extending a helping hand to those in need. In a world where extravagance and wastefulness are often praised, it is essential to remember that Allah has strictly forbidden spending in vain. As we celebrate Eid Ul Fitr, let us practice mindfulness and moderation in our spending habits, ensuring that we do not fall into the trap of excess. Furthermore, as we enjoy the blessings of this holiday, let us remember those who are less fortunate and extend a helping hand to them. Whether it is through donating to charity organizations or volunteering at local shelters, there are many ways to make a positive impact on the lives of others. At the heart of Eid Ul Fitr is the spirit of gratitude and appreciation for the blessings in our lives. By cultivating a deeper sense of gratitude, we can not only honor the true meaning and spirit of this special holiday but also contribute to a more peaceful and harmonious society. Finally, let us also ensure that we conduct our shopping and purchasing of essential commodities at government-approved rates and with sufficient quality standards. This will not only benefit us as consumers but also contribute to the betterment of society as a whole. In addition to practicing moderation and mindfulness during Eid Ul Fitr, it is also crucial to ensure that the prices of essential commodities remain within reasonable limits throughout the year. This can be achieved through the efforts of government departments such as the Food Control and Standards (FCS) and Consumer Affairs (CA), which can monitor and regulate the prices of goods in the market. By regularly checking market rates, these departments can ensure that consumers are not exploited by unscrupulous traders who may take advantage of special occasions to inflate prices. Therefore, it is essential that the FCS and CA carry out their duties effectively and efficiently, not just during special occasions but throughout the year, to ensure that the rights of consumers are protected, and the market remains fair and equitable for all. Bottom Line: As we prepare for Eid Ul Fitr, let us reflect on the teachings of the Quran and strive to embody the values of moderation, compassion, and gratitude. By doing so, we can contribute to a more just and compassionate world, one where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and live fulfilling lives. “As we celebrate Eid Ul Fitr, let us remember that our actions have the power to make a positive impact on the lives of others and contribute to a more peaceful and harmonious society”
(The author holds the following positions: •Educational Columnist •Motivational Speaker •Associate Editor of the weekly ‘Education Quill’ •Senior EDP Head at DD Target PMT in Kashmir, which is a reputed institute for medical/JEE/Foundation Coaching Classes. Insta id UBI9305. Can be mailed at akhoon.aubaid@gmail.com)
The views expressed in the article are of the author and do not, in anyway, reflect the opinion of the Valley Observer
Surplus in Milk production, Upgradation of Health Services, Education among the parameters achieved under Aspirational District Programme
BARAMULLA, APRIL 21: In a significant development, Baramulla district has once again achieved a milestone as Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar today received coveted Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration-2022, India’s highest award in civil services.
The award was given to the DC by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in an award ceremony function held to felicitate the civil servants for their Excellence in Public Administration for the year 2022.
It is worth here to mention that Dr Sehrish has been selected for this prestigious achievement in the category of Aspirational Districts programme as she has brought transformative changes in the identified parameters envisaged in the said programme.
As per reports, establishment of Birth Waiting Wards in Primary Health Centres, Community Health Centres, Upgradation of diagnostic services at all delivery points and Poshan Tracker Tabs for all Anganwadi workers are among the parameters achieved under Aspirational District Programme.
The DC supported farmers through mechanisms, plant protection, nursery strengthening, robust rootstocks, quality planning material etc. and organized a marketing facility established at Sopore which is the second largest Fruit Mandi in Asia.
The district has achieved 100% Saturation in milk production and now is milk surplus district. Severe Acute Malnutrition has been reduced in the district to 0.01 percent from 3 percent and Moderate Acute Malnutrition to 0.039 percent from 11.93 percent. A two-year paramedical diploma course has been introduced for 300 border area students to fill up the critical gap in the health sector.
Under financial inclusion, 56,215 PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts have been opened in the Baramulla district.
Speaking with regard to this achievement, Dr Sehrish has extended her warm appreciations to the whole team of all concerned departments and other concerned functionaries and said that such recognitions at the national level boosts the spirit of enthusiasm and zeal among the government departments and officials.
SRINAGAR, APRIL 21: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today inaugurated a four month long Exhibition at Kashmir Haat Srinagar.
The Exhibition will bring a diverse range of activates including Magic Shows, amusement activates, handicraft and Handloom products and food courts and much more.
The Event has been purposely started on the eve of Eid so as to attract a maximum footfall especially the Gaming zones that have been set for children.
The bid for the current season has been won by the SHARMA BROTHERS for a record amount, and It is for the first time that revenue of such extent has been generated from the Haat area.
The Div Com emphasized that such type of activates should be replicated at other spots in the Srinagar city.
Director Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir Mahmood Ahmad Shah gave a detailed brief about the activates the Department is planning to organize in the coming months at the Kashmir Haat area.
JAMMU, APRIL 21: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr.
In his message, the Lt Governor said: “Heartiest greetings and good wishes to the people on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. The festival marks the culmination of the holy month of Ramzan and symbolizes the spirit of austerity, brotherhood, compassion and joy of sharing”.
May Eid-ul-Fitr usher in peace, prosperity and happiness for all, he said.
Jammu, April 21: A delegation of National Awardee Teachers from J&K UT called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, today.
The delegation led by Sh Sunil Kumar apprised the Lt Governor on various welfare issues of National Awardee Teachers of Jammu Kashmir.
The members of J&K Rehbar-e-Khel Teachers Association headed by its Chairman and International Gold medallist Sh Narinder Chib apprised the Lt Governor on the concerning issues of Rehbar-e-Khel Physical Education teachers.
Later, a delegation of Kathua Vikas Manch led by its Patron Prof. Ram Murti Sharma, and Sh Sahil Bhagat, Sarpanch Kashirah, Udhampur projected various developmental issues of their respective areas.
The representatives of Bhartiya Yog Sansthan also called on the Lt Governor and apprised him on the promotion of Yoga in government schools of Jammu Kashmir.
The Lt Governor assured the members of the delegations of appropriate redressal of their issues and demands based on merit.
SRINAGAR, APRIL 20: In order to take stock of developmental works being carried out in view of hosting G-20 at Srinagar and preparations for Eid-ul-Fitr, the Chief Secretary, DrArun Kumar Mehta today conducted an extensive tour of the Srinagar city to make on spot appraisal of ongoing developmental works. The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Commissioner SMC & CEO Srinagar Smart City; VC Lakes Conservation and Management Authority; Chief Engineer Srinagar Smart City Ltd and other officers from line departments besides from Police and Traffic departments.
During the tour, the Chief Secretary visited IG Road, Jhelum Riverfront Development Project, Residency Road, Maulana Azad Road, Gupkar Junction, Boulevard Footpath, Nishat Garden precinct, Northern Foreshore Road including cycle track, Shalimar Canal and DargahHazratbal Shrine. Dr. Mehta while taking stock of the works carried out at all these locations directed the concerned officers to further accelerate the pace of work and ensure completion of all these projects within fixed deadlines. He also directed to make all necessary arrangements for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival including sanitation, cleaning, traffic management etc. Reviewing the progress of Dal Lake cleansing at Nishat precinct, the Chief Secretary directed the VC, LC&MA to expedite the Houseboat sewerage connections and cleanliness of remaining patches of Dal with special focus on shoreline. He also directed him to start water sports activities in Hazratbal basin by 15th of May. The VC, LC&MA apprised the Chief Secretary that the EOI is being floated by I&FC and Tourism Departments shortly. He further revealed that the activities identified for water sports include Waterpark, Jet skies, Zorbing balls, Parasailing etc. Later, Dr Mehta visited Hazratbal Shrine where he gave necessary directions to the concerned officers for face-lifting of compound wall and other make-over works for the comfort of the devotees.
Calls for expediting completion of all the works for their early dedication to public
JAMMU, APRIL 18: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today conducted an extensive tour of Jammu City and inspected ongoing works at Jambu Zoo and other developmental works being executed here under Smart City Mission.
He was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar; Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Avny Lavasa; Chief Wildlife Warden, Suresh Kumar Gupta; Regional Wildlife Warden; Wildlife Warden Jambu Zoo besides Engineers of JPDCL, Jal Shakti, PWD, and other concerned officers.
Dr Mehta visited Jambu Zoo at Nagrota which is nearing completion and took stock of ongoing works there.
The Chief Wildlife Warden gave a detailed presentation on the works carried out so far. It was informed that the work on cafeteria and parks had been completed while the work on parking, animal enclosures are in the final stages of completion.
The Chief Secretary also sought other important details regarding the prestigious project including details of animals and birds to become part of the Zoo after its completion.
Dr Mehta directed the concerned officers to closely supervise the works and expedite the ongoing works for opening of the Zoo to public.
Responding to the issue of water supply to the Zoo, the Chief Secretary asked the Engineers of Jal Shakti Department to follow up on the NOCs from the Ministry of Defence and ensure water supply at the earliest.
He also issued directions for expediting facilities like ticketing system, security, services like cafeteria so that the completed part of the zoo could be thrown open for public as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, Chief Secretary also conducted Jammu city tour and inspected the ongoing pathways/footpath and Junction improvement projects being executed under Jammu Smart City Mission. He inspected the progress of work at various locations, including Gandhi Nagar, Panama Chowk, University Road and Bahu Fort area.
The concerned officers apprised him of the present status of work and future work plan. Dr Mehta directed the executing agencies to further increase the pace of work on all the works and complete them at the earliest.
Later, Chief Secretary inspected Development of Tawi River Front. Regarding the project the Chief Executive Officer, Jammu Smart City Limited, Rahul Yadav apprised him of works completed so far besides present status of work and future plans.
It was informed that work on machinery mobilization, grating, centre making, topographic survey etc have been completed while work on construction of diaphragms is in full swing.
While taking a round of various spots of ongoing works Dr Mehta directed concerned officials to clear bottlenecks, if any, and expedite the pace of work for timely completion of this significant project. He also instructed them to ensure that quality parameters of each work are strictly adhered to.
While inspecting work on Tawi barrage the CS issued strict directions to the executing agencies to set weekly targets and ensure completion of the project in a time bound manner. He even directed them to consider issuing notices to contractors whose performance is not found satisfactory.
Chief Secretary also inspected the progress on Package 1 of Jammu Akhnoor Road Project nearing Bhagwati Nagar rotary to Canal Head. The Engineers of NHIDCL informed that the land acquisition process has been completed and the work on construction and raising the pillars for flyover is in progress to complete the work within the fixed deadline.
Dr Mehta also directed Divisional Commissioner Jammu to develop surface parking on available vacant land near 4th Tawi bridge (Bhagwati Nagar) within two months so that the same is ready for use during the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and also caters to the visitors coming to watch the Tawi River Front after its beautification and development.
Award has been Conferred in Category of Aspirational Districts Prog; Becomes 1st DC of B’la to Win the Prestigious Title
BARAMULLA, APRIL 18: Bringing laurels for the UT of Jammu and Kashmir in general and for district Baramulla in particular, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar has achieved the coveted Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration-2022, India’s highest award in civil services.
Dr Sehrish has been selected for this prestigious achievement in the category of Aspirational Districts programme as she has brought transformative changes in the identified parameters envisaged in the said programme.
As per reports, key aspects for Aspirational District Programme in Baramulla for which the Deputy Commissioner was awarded by the Prime Minister include establishment of Birth Waiting Wards in Primary Health Centres, Community Health Centres, Upgradation of diagnostic services at all delivery points and Poshan Tracker Tabs for all Anganwadi workers.
The Deputy Commissioner supported farmers through mechanism, plant protection, nursery strengthening, robust root stocks, quality planning material etc and organized marketing facility established at Sopore which is the second largest Fruit Mandi in Asia.
Severe Acute Malnutrition has been reduced in the district to 0.01 percent from 3 percent and Moderate Acute Malnutrition to 0.039 percent from 11.93 percent. A two-year paramedical diploma course has been introduced for 300 border area students to fill up the critical gap in the health sector.
Under financial inclusion, 56,215 PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts have been opened in Baramulla district.
Meanwhile, various stakeholders including Lieutenant Governor have extended their warm appreciations and felicitations to Dr. Syed Sehrish for this achievement besides earning accolades from several other quarters.
RINAGAR APRIL 18:- Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today visited ShankarAcharya Temple to review the arrangements being made for forthcoming ShankarAcharya Jayanti scheduled to be celebrated on April 25, 2023.
The Shankaracharya Jayanti is considered one of the significant celebrations in Sanatan Dharma which marks the day of birth of Adi Shankara ji, an 8th century Indian philosopher and theologian.
While taking review on the spot, Deputy Commissioner directed concerned departments to ensure all basic arrangements are put in place for the devotees expected to perform Darshan in the Shankaracharya Temple on the top of Zabarwan hills during ShankarAcharya Jayanti.
The DC instructed for ensuring hassle-free traffic movement for the devotees and making adequate facilities at the designated place for parking of the vehicles.
He also instructed for ensuring uninterrupted supply of electricity and drinking water at the venue so that devotees do not face any problem during their visit to pay obeisance at the Temple.
The DC also asked the Health Department to deploy a Medical team at the venue with the availability of all emergency medicines and first aid facilities to handle any medical emergency.
The DC directed the officers of all line departments to ensure all necessary arrangements required for smooth stay and enriching pilgrimage for all visitors on this occasion. He also stressed on maintaining proper sanitation at the Temple premises and at the entire pilgrimage route.
The concerned police authorities were asked to take all measures to ensure adequate security arrangements around the Temple.
Earlier, the DC interacted with the members of the Dharmarth Trust and security incharge. The DC assured them of all possible support from the District Administration for smooth celebration of Shankaracharya Jayanti.
Superintendent of Police, South, SP Traffic, SDM East, Chief Planning Officer, Executive Engineers of PHE R&B & SMC, Deputy Director Culture Department, Deputy General Manager SRTC, Tehsildar South and senior Officers.
