Categories
CITY

Srinagar City to go Garbage Free & Dumpster Free

SRINAGAR, APRIL 17: In a step towards making Srinagar city garbage and dumpster free, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has added 150 new C&T vehicles and starts its path-breaking GIS based and real time GPS monitored 100% door to door Segregated Waste Collection system and initiated removal of dumpsters from the city.

Commissioner SMC, Athar Aamir Khan has issued a revised area and ward wise deployment schedule of Garbage Collection Vehicles across the city to ensure 100% collection of segregated dry and wet waste. SMC has also initiated the process of removing dumpsters and bins from the city in a bid to create a garbage free & dumpster free city.

SMC has added more than 150 vehicles to its existing fleet including 100 new light motor vehicles for door to door primary collection and around 50 new heavy motor vehicles including modern compactors for secondary transportation.

This is the first such massive upgradation in Srinagar city’s Solid Waste Management Infrastructure. All vehicles have been enabled with GPS devices for real time monitoring. The GIS mapping and geo-fencing of all areas and wards up to lane level has been done to ensure efficient and timely waste collection. The areas and households to be serviced by each vehicle have been mapped.

The Integrated Solid Waste Management IT System under Smart City project will enable comprehensive monitoring. It has been enabled with features including live location tracking, route & time deviation alerts, grievance redressal and quality assurance tools.

The garbage collection vehicles will reach each and every household and every commercial establishment including shops in Srinagar City. People will have to necessarily hand over the segregated waste to SMC garbage collection vehicles.

SMC is closing down all the garbage vulnerable points as well as the sites where dumpsters used to be located. It has been prohibited to deposit waste at such points now onwards. General public as well as commercial establishments shall handover the waste to SMC’s vehicles only and shall refrain from putting them at any other place.

The notification issued by Commissioner SMC, Athar Aamir Khan also informs the general public that in case Garbage Collection vehicle doesn’t come to their house or establishment or is not on time, the local ward level officers shall be contacted or SMC’s control room shall be informed. The contact details of concerned ward level officials and details of vehicles deployed in each area have been shared in the public notification.

The success of the initiative is heavily dependent on the participation and cooperation of the general public. Segregated waste collection will help SMC better manage the waste at the Achan site.

SMC is also working on the project for removal of legacy waste and biomining and bioremediation of existing waste at its Achan Landfill site. The legal waste removal plan has been prepared in consultation with IIT Jammu and NIT Srinagar and has been projected for funding under SBM 2.0

Categories
CRIME

Police arrests 08 drug peddlers, contraband substances recovered

SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 08 drug peddlers in Baramulla, Kulgam & Awantipora and recovered contraband substances from their possession.   

A police party led by SHO Police Station Chandoosa under the supervision of SDPO Kreeri Shri Khalid Ashraf-JKPS arrested a drug peddler identified as Amir Hussain Dar son of Mohd Sultan Dar resident of Wagoora at a checkpoint established at Kachwa Muqam Chandoosa. During search, 50 grams of Charas like substance was recovered from his possession. Similarly, a police party led by SHO Police Station Tangmarg under the supervision of SDPO Tangmarg Shri Imtiyaz Ahmad-JKPS, arrested a drug peddler identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Lone son of Ab Rashid Lone resident of Ferozpora Tangmarg during naka checking at Ferozpora Tangmarg. During search, 30 grams of Charas like substance was recovered from his possession.

Meanwhile, a police party led by Incharge Police Post Wagoora under the supervision of SDPO Kreeri Shri Khalid Ashraf-JKPS during naka checking at Durhama Wagoora intercepted a suspicious person carrying nylon bag who tried to flee but was apprehended tactfully. During search, 4Kgs of contraband Poppy Straw & 01gram of Brown Sugar like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Abdul Hameed Najar son of Mohd Akbar Najar resident of Goshbugh.

Moreover, a police party led by SHO Police Station Kunzer under the supervision of SDPO Tangmarg Shri Imtiaz Ahmed-JKPS during patrolling at Hardu Aboora Bridge arrested a drug peddler identified as Manzoor Ahmad Hajam son of Mohd Sultan Hajam resident of Tarhama Kunzer who upon seeing the Patrolling party tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. During search, 25grams of Charas like substance was recovered from his possession. In another action, a police party led by SHO Police Station Baramulla under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla Shri Sajjad Bukhari-JKPS arrested 02 drug peddlers identified as Reyaz Ahmad Khan & Tariq Ahmad Khan both sons of Gh Nabi Khan, both residents of Janbazpora Baramulla during naka checking at Janbazpora Baramulla. During search, 85 grams of Charas like substance was recovered from their possession.   

In Kulgam, a special team of police led by SHO PS Kulgam under the supervision of SSP Kulgam at a checkpoint established near Laroo crossing intercepted a suspicious person carrying a bag. During checking, 11 Bottles of Codeine phosphate (Cofmaster-C each 100ml) like contraband substance was recovered from the said bag. He has been identified as Alyas Ahmad Ganie son of Gull Mohammad Ganie resident of Laroo, Kulgam. He has been arrested & shifted to PS where he remains in custody.

In Awantipora, a police party headed by Incharge Police Post Reshipora SI Ishfaq Ahmad under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora Shri Mumtaz Ali Bhatti -JKPS arrested a drug peddler at Panzgam Crossing. During search, 510 grams of charas like substance was recovered from his possession. The arrested drug peddler has been identified as Sheeraz Ahmad Dar son of Ab Rashid Dar resident of Ladermud.

All the accused persons have been shifted to respective police stations where they remain in custody. Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigation has been initiated.

We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112.  People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.

Categories
JAMMU

Footbridge collapse: DC meets injured at District Hospital Udhampur

UDHAMPUR, APRIL 14: Deputy Commissioner, Krittika Jyotsna today visited District Hospital Udhampur to assess the medical facilities being provided to those injured in the Beni Sangam Foot Bridge collapse in Chenani block.

The incident occurred during a crowded gathering during Baisakhi Mela.  The DC interacted with the injured and instructed hospital authorities to provide the best treatment to the victims.

The Deputy Commissioner informed that district administration is monitoring the medical care being provided to the victims. A total of 62 people were injured, of which 25 were shifted to the district hospital and 5 critically injured have been referred to Government Medical College Hospital Jammu.

Categories
KASHMIR

DC Srinagar visits Gurudwara Chatti Padshahi; Greets Sikh Sangat on the occasion of Vaisakhi

SRINAGAR, APRIL 15: The Deputy Commissioner Srinagar,  Mohammad Aijaz Asad today paid a visit to Gurudwara Chatti Padshahi in Rainawari area of the District to extended warm greetings to the Sikh fraternity on the occasion of Baisakhi marking of the new solar year and the harvest season. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by senior functionaries of Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee.

While extending warm greetings on the occasion, the DC expressed hope that this day would contribute towards strengthening brotherhood, unity, harmony and would be a harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity in J&K in general and in District Srinagar in particular. The Gurudwara authorities expressed satisfaction over the arrangements and conveyed their gratitude to the Deputy Commissioner in this regard.

Deputy Commissioner marked his presence during Gurbani session inside the Gurudwara. He also addressed the gathering of devotees and highlighted how Vaisakhi as a major Sikh festival marks the birth of the Khalsa order by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhism, on 13 April 1699. He also mentioned that Panj Pyares exemplify Unity in  Diversity as they hailed from different parts of our country and represented a multicultural ethos embedded in the social fabric of our society.

During the visit, the DC also inspected various compartments of the Gurudwara including Langer and took stock of the facilities being extended to the devotees.

Categories
CRIME

Illegal extraction and transportation of minerals; Police arrests 11 persons, seizes 13 vehicles in Budgam & Awantipora

Budgam & Awantipora, April 14:  Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, Police have arrested 11 persons and seized 13 vehicles in Budgam & Awantipora.

A police party of Police Station Budgam during patrolling at Mirgund Crossing arrested 04 persons and seized 06 vehicles (tippers) involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. The arrested drivers were subsequently identified as Mohd Ayoub Dar son of Ghulam Hassan Dar & Nazir Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Ahmad Dar residents of Patwaw Budgam, Adil Ahmad Lone son of Bashir Ahmad Lone resident of Huroo Budgam & Firdous Ahmad Pal son of Bashir Ahmad Pal resident of Sheikhpora Budgam.

In Awantipora, a Police party headed by SHO Police Station Awantipora under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora Shri Mumtaz Ali Bhatti-JKPS have arrested 05 persons and seized five vehicles (tippers) involved in illegal extraction of sand at Aghanjipora   and Hatiwara. Similarly, a Police party headed by Incharge Police Post Reshipora have arrested 02 persons and seized two vehicles (01 Loader, 01 tipper) involved in illegal extraction of sand at Datpora Dogripora.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in respective police stations and further investigation has been initiated.

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

Categories
KASHMIR

Tributes paid to Imam Ali (AS) on his martyrdom anniversary

RAHI SHAMSHAD

SRINAGAR:  Glowing tributes were paid to Hazrat Imam Ali (AS) across Kashmir to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali (AS), who was martyred on the 21st of Ramadan-ul- Mubarak in the Islamic calendar.

Several processions and Majalis were organised across Kashmir on Wednesday as part of the Youm-e-Ali on the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (AS).

The functions were organized by Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association, Jammu and Kashmir Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen, Anjuman-e-Shar-e-Shian, and other religious organizations.

A day-long Majlis was organised by the J&K Shia Association at Imam Bargah Zadiabal. Thousand of devotees thronged the historic Imam Bargah, where they recited the Holy Quran. It was followed by Marsiya by the prominent Zakirs of the Association.

President of Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association, Molvi Imran Raza Ansari presided over the Majlis.

On the occasion, Molvi Imran Raza Ansari in his sermon at Historic Imambargah Zadibal said that Imam Ali (AS) was struck on the head with a poison-coated sword during the morning prayers in the Great Masjid of Kufa on the 19th Ramadan in 40 AH (the 27th of January AD 661) and got his martyrdom two days later. The night preceding Imam Ali’s (AS) martyrdom is considered to be one of the threefold Qadr (Destiny) Nights when the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) more than 14 centuries ago.

Molvi Imran Ansari  also threw light on the life and teachings of Hazrat Ali (AS) and his contribution to Islam.
Later, a procession was taken out from Imam Bargah Zadibal, led by Molvi Imran Raza Ansari, and EX-MLA Zadibal, and General Secretary AJKSA Abid Hussain Ansari, which passed through Gasiyar Chowk and culminated at the shrine of Grand Mulla Fazal Ali Ansari (RA) Gulshan Zehra, Baba Mazar here.

A day-long Majlis was also organized by Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen at Imam Bargah Mirgund. Prominent Zakirs including Aga Syed Hassan, Muhammad Shafi, Khawaja Maqsool Ali, Haji Ghulam Hassan, Syed Hassan Mosvi of Garend and others recited Marsiya on the occasion.

Addressing the devotees, Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen chief patron, Moulana Masroor Abass Ansari highlighted the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (AS).

He also threw light on the life and teachings of Hazrat Ali (AS) and his contribution to Islam.

The Anjuman-e-Shar-e-Shian held a daylong Majlis at Imam Bargah Budgam and Imam Bargah Rainawari Hassan Abad, which started with the recitation of Holy Quran. Thousands of devotees attended the Majlis and paid glowing tributes to Hazrat Ali (AS).

 On the occasion, Anjuman chief patron, Aga Syed Hassan Mustaffa Alsafvi Almosvi shed light on the life of Hazrat Ali (AS). Later a procession was taken out.

Categories
CRIME

Police arrests 03 drug peddlers; Contraband substances recovered

Absconding notorious drug peddler arrested in Kulgam

Kulgam , April 12: In a continuous crackdown against drug dealings and to tighten the nose of drug peddlers, Police have arrested 03 drug peddlers in Baramulla & Kulgam and recovered psychotropic substance from their possession. Besides, an absconding notorious drug peddler who was evading his arrest from last 03 years has been arrested in Kulgam.

A Police party of PS Baramulla during patrolling at Janbazpora Baramulla arrested 02 drug peddlers identified as Mohd Arif Magray son of Mohd Ayoub Magray resident of Chakloo & Sameer Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Hamid resident of Janbazpora.

During search, 143 banned capsules (SPS PHEN Plus) were recovered from their possession. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody.

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at PS Baramulla and investigation has been initiated.

In Kulgam, a police party of PS Devsar at a checkpoint established at Chambgund Crossing, intercepted a suspicious person carrying a polythene bag who on noticing police party tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. He has been identified as Rayees Ahmad Mir son of Mohammad Rajab Mir resident of Malwan. During search, officers were able to recover 05 Kgs of Grinded Cannabis and 110 grams of Charas from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.

Regarding the incident, a case vide FIR No. 36/2023 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Devsar and investigation has been initiated.

Meanwhile, Police have arrested an absconder who was evading his arrest and was involved in case FIR No. 292/2020 of Police Station Qazigund. Acting promptly following an information regarding his presence, a special police party from Police Station Qazigund led by SHO Qazigund raided the specified location at Khargund, Kulgam and arrested the absconding notorious drug peddler namely Gulzar Ahmad Lone son of Ghulam Hassan Lone resident of Khargund who was evading his arrest from last three years. He has been shifted to Police Station Qazigund where he remains in custody.

It is pertinent to mention here that he was the main kingpin of supplying the drugs especially among the youth of Kulgam.

We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112.  People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.

Categories
BUSINESS

VC KVIB presides awareness camp at  CFC of Pattan Embroidery Cluster Tilgam

BARAMULLA, APRIL 11: Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat, Vice Chairperson J&K Khadi & Village Industries Board presided over an awareness camp at the CFC of Pattan Embroidery Cluster Tilgam here.

The progarmme was organised by Diamond Khadi Gramudhyog Sangh, Implementing Agency of the said cluster and was also attended by Public representatives from the cluster area, large number of artisans and stakeholders. Besides, senior officers from Board, SDM Pattan, Tehsildar Pattan and Senior officers from Technical Agency (Craft Development Institute Srinagar) also attended the programme. 

While giving the presentation on the aims, objectives and expected impact of the establishment of the said cluster, the officers from Technical Agency informed that cluster is being established with assistance of Rs. 221.85 and its CFC shall be equipped with facilities like Tracing, Dyeing, Washing, Calendering, Fabrication and Raw Material Bank. 

 It was further informed that with the establishment of this cluster, the product mix shall be enhanced, product design shall be improved; besides upgradation in skills of artisans etc. thus making the products customer savvy and attractive thereby enhancing the earnings of artisans, raising the profit margin.  

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Hina  underscored the need for coordinated and synchronised efforts from stakeholders to ensure target oriented and objective implementation of the said cluster.

She said that the establishment of Cluster will empower the artisans and other stake holders by way of providing them all the facilities under one roof which shall in turn boost the products and also improve the economic condition of the artisans.

The Vice Chairperson emphasized that there is an urgent need for adoption of cluster approach to revive the traditional crafts and activities.

Categories
CITY

G-20 Summit: Div Com Kashmir gives deadline of 10 days for completion of most of the works

Chairs review of ongoing works

SRINAGAR, APRIL 11: Taking firsthand review of ongoing works under G-20 Summit, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today issued clear cut directions to all Officers, Officials and contractors associated with these works to complete them within set timelines.

The Div Com issued this direction during a high level meeting held here to take review of works completed, and ongoing works under G-20 Summit.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Commissioner SMC/ CEO Srinagar Smart City Limited, V.C LC&MA, Director Floriculture, Labour Commissioner J&K, SSP Security, SSP Traffic City, C.Es of PW (R&B), PHE (Jal Shakti), I&FC (Jal Shakti), KPDCL Kashmir and other Officers and Officials besides Contractors of works going on under G-20 Summit.

At the outset, the Div Com said that the works are for the people and should be completed at an earliest for their convenience. He sought feedback from the participants regarding the needs and requirements vis a vis meeting work completion deadlines.

During the meeting, the Div Com took detailed work wise status from the concerned Officers and Contractors involved in the respective works.

The Officers and Contractors briefed the Div Com about the status of the works in hand and also presented timelines of finishing the works.

The Div Com gave a deadline of 10 days to most of the works including concrete works, Footpaths, Tiling works, Drainage works, under ground works, landscaping and turfing that are still going on including the Blacktopping works and installation of signages.

He instructed the concerned to check if there is need of labour component and directed the Labour Commissioner J&K to provide labour to them to meet the demand.

He also directed them to start parallel works to ensure timely completion of all works.

The Div Com gave a deadline of upto Eid to complete the Blacktopping works.

He also reprimanded some of the officers and contractors for slow pace of work and cautioned them against proceeding with such attitude vis a vis completion of works. He made clear that action shall follow against negligent ones. 

Categories
BUSINESS

To accelerate MSME growth, J&K Bank signs MoU with CIMSME

We have robust numbers to back our commitment towards MSME growth in the country: MD & CEO Baldev Prakash

SRINAGAR, APRIL 11: Forging partnership with Chamber of Indian Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (CIMSME) to accelerate growth of manufacturing enterprises, J&K Bank today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the country’s apex chamber of MSMEs that represents their interests and issues with the Government and various Regulators while being active participant in MSME related policymaking.

General Manager (Corporate Banking/MSME/Agriculture) Ashutosh Sareen signed the MoU on behalf of the Bank, while as, President Mukesh Mohan Gupta put in his signatures representing CIMSME in presence of MD & CEO J&K Banl Baldev Prakash, Executive Director Sudhir Gupta, General Manager Narjay Gupta, Director (CIMSME) Subhash Joinwal, DGMs and other senior Bank officials. Bank’s Divisional Heads also joined the function through VC Mode.

While lauding the role of CIMSME in promotion of MSMEs, MD & CEO Baldev Prakash expressed pleasure over the signing of MoU. He said, “As a responsible financial institution we understand that MSME sector plays a critical role in fostering entrepreneurship and generates huge employment opportunities thereby contributing greatly to the country’s GDP. Moreover, MSME lending is profitable for banking industry and we need to translate this MoU into solid business growth especially in the rest of India because this is the sector which complements the large industries in the form of subsidiary units that are vital to the entire eco-system.”

“J&K Bank has always been on the forefront of creating employment opportunities and we have robust numbers to back our commitment towards encouraging the MSME growth in the country. There has been a growth of 440% in the number of Bank’s MSME accounts during the last six years while as the credit exposure to the sector has witnessed 232% increase from Rs 4768 Cr to Rs 15872 Cr.”, he added.

Asserting that MSME sector will bolster economy of the UT and the country alike, MD said, “We will ensure that bankable leads generated by the CIMSME are processed in a time bound manner.”

Speaking on the occasion, President (CIMSME) Mukesh Mohan Gupta said, “We feel honoured for J&K Bank’s acceptance of our request for the tie up. Having J&K Bank on board is great boost for us that will eventually help MSME sector a great deal.”

Citing the lack of awareness about various MSME schemes and processes to avail the facilities, he stressed upon the need to educate lenders particularly at operational levels and borrowers of this sector. He further added, “We will soon be coming up with a web portal for ease of both MSME lenders and borrowers.”

Executive Director, Sudhir Gupta said that signing of the MOU with the apex chamber is akin to forging a partnership that will go a long way in promoting the culture of enterprise across the country while adding to the Bank’s business profile.

Earlier, GM Ashutosh Sareen said that under the tie-up CIMSME will not only source the MSME/Start-up proposals across the country but will conduct due diligence of these proposals as per the Bank policy and RBI Guidelines. And once CIMSME is satisfied with the financials and track records of the company/firm, the leads will be shared with the Bank for further processing.

Notably, the Bank provided benefits of employment to around 92000 youth till March 2023, under the J&K Government’s flagship programmes ‘Back to Village 4.0’ and ‘My Town My Pride’ – a feat that has been hailed by the UT Government and people alike.

Exit mobile version