Baramulla, March 30: Police in Baramulla have arrested 08 miscreants involved in disturbing law & order at Nowshera Boniyar to aid a notorious drug smuggler who was booked under PIT-NDPS Act.
On 29/03/2023, some miscreants of village Nowshera Boniyar blocked national highway at Nowshera for about 2 hours and disturbed law and order to aid a drug smuggler namely Tauqeer Ahmad Magray son of Bashir Ahmad Magray resident of Nowshera Baramulla who was detained under PIT NDPS Act and lodged in Central Jail Kot Balwal Jammu.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Boniyar and investigation was taken up.
During the preliminary course of investigation, Police utilizing all technical and human intelligence identified these miscreants and arrested all the accused persons involved in commission of crime. They have been identified as Riyaz Ahmad son of Mohd Mukhtar Mir, Mashood Yasin Mir son of Mohd Yasin Mir, Ghulam Rasool Sofi son of Abdul Gafoor Sofi, Showkat Ahmad son of Abdul Gaffar, Tasleem Ahmad son of Ali Mohammad, Parvez Ahmad son of Abdul Aziz, Manzoor Ahmad son of Ali Mohamad and Abdul Majeed Naikoo son of Abdul Rehman all residents of Village Nowshera. They have been shifted to PS where they remain in custody.
Our efforts should assure community members that Police is resolved to act tough against the individuals involved in criminal activities.
SRINAGAR, MARCH 29: In view of the Holy Month of Ramadan and forthcoming Shab-i-Qadir and Eid ul Fitr, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri conducted an extensive visit of Shrines and Mosques in Srinagar.
He was accompanied by Addl Commissioner Kashmir, Qazi Sarwar, Commissioner SMC & CEO Smart City, Athar Amir; officers of line departments including Power, PHE, R&B, Sanitation, SMC, Waqf Board etc
While reviewing the availability of electric and drinking water facility, Div Com directed concerned to ensure uninterrupted supply of services to facilitate devotees visiting these Shrines and Mosques.
He instructed illumination of Dargah Hazratbal, Dastgeer Sahib Shrine and Imambarah to reflect an environment of festivity.
He also instructed Dargah Hazratbal Management Committee & SMC to make currently defunct water fountain in the frontier lawn of Shrine functional at the earliest.
Besides, he issued directions for grass cutting and landscape development of premises with reparation of railings. Moreover, he called for a continuous dog catching drive at Hazratbal Shrine to ensure the safety of people and the sanctity of holy place.
He also exhorted to speed up renovation works at Dastgeer Sahab and development of separate Wazu Khana for women at the Shrine.
While visiting Imambarah Zadibal, the Divisional Commissioner was apprised by the Committee regarding requirement expansion of premises and road widening issues and sought his intervention in this matter.
Regarding, Power & Electricity Div Com issued on spot directions to PDD & PHE officials to ensure continuous supply of electricity & drinking water to the Imambarah.
Bidhuri during the visit paid obeisance at Dastgeer Sahib Shrine & Imambarah Zadibal during which he prayed for peace & prosperity of Kashmir.
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G-20 University Connect
CUK’s health centre holds eye check-up camp
Ganderbal, Mar 29: Under the G-20 University Connect, Health Centre of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) in association with the ASG eye hospital Srinagar, organised a free eye check-up camp for the students and staff of the varsity at Tulmulla campus on Wednesday.
As many as 150 people including the students, staff and the locals availed the services in the camp. They were assessed, advised and counselled by the experts regarding different eye ailments,” said an employee of the Centre, adding the aim of the medical camps like these is to provide basic quality health services to students and staff. On the spot auto-refraction and vision tests of the participants were also conducted.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Farooq Ahmad Shah and Registrar, Prof. M Afzal Zargar, congratulated the health centre team for holding the camp.
Medical Officers Dr. Sheeba Nazir and Dr.Abid Ahmad Sofi along with paramedics, Javaid Ali khan ,Asmat Majeed, Suhail Ahmad Rather, Dr. Samia and Jahangeera Parvaiz were also present.
Fine over Rs 3.53 lakh imposed on erring shopkeepers, one Restaurant and 02 shops sealed
DC Srinagar forms special squads to conduct regular market checking, penalizing illegal profiteers and taking strict action against violators
SRINAGAR MARCH 29: On the directions of the Deputy Commissioner (DC), Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad the District, the special Market Checking teams of District Administration Srinagar Wednesday launched an intensified market checking in all markets of Srinagar City to crackdown on illegal profiteering and black marketing to control prices of food items and ensure all essential commodities are sold at Government approved rates as per the quality standards.
The checking squads headed by SDMs with Tehsildars of Srinagar South, Eidgah, Shalteng, Panthachowk, Srinagar North, Chanapora and Khanyar Tehsils conducted intensive market checking in Sonwar, Dalgate, Drugjan, Lal Chowk, Rawalpora, Sanat Nagar, Channapora, Hyderpora, Eidgah, Panthachowk, Zewan, Bemina, Nishat, Harwan, Khanyar and other adjoining markets of the City and took action against dozens erring shopkeepers.
During the drive huge fine of Rs 3.53 lakh was imposed on erring shopkeepers for failing to maintain the quality of food items, not displaying rate lists of essential commodities, selling expiry products, besides indulging in practices of profiteering and overcharging. The large quantity of expired food products and rotten vegetables/fruits were also destroyed on the spot.
During the drive, a Restaurant was sealed in for not maintaining proper hygiene besides found in overcharging. Similarly, 2 shops including a Grocery and Bakery outlet were also sealed for violating norms.
The Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar in this regard has asked the Market Checking teams to continue the drive to ensure all essential commodities are sold at Government approved rates as per the quality standards with sufficient availability of consumables in wake of ongoing Holy month of Ramzaan.
KATHUA, MARCH 28: IIIM- Technology Business Incubator (BioNEST Incubator), CSIR-IIIM, Jammu organised an awareness session for students of Government Degree College Kathua on science and technology-based entrepreneurship and manpower training programmes today. The programme aimed to provide an overview of starting and running a technology-based enterprise and acquiring advanced industrial or technical skills. It was organised in collaboration with the Career Counselling and Placement Cell of the college, Institutional Innovation and Incubation Centre and Department of Biotechnology, GDC Kathua.
The programme was inaugurated by the Principal GDC Kathua, Prof Seema Mir. The guests included Er. Ankush Verma from Jammu and Dr Payal Gandotra from IIIM, Jammu.
In his welcome address, Convener of the Career Counselling and Placement Cell, Prof Rakesh Singh emphasised the need to identify one’s strengths and weaknesses and pursue a career that aligns with their interests and abilities. Prof Singh also spoke about the role of technology business incubators in promoting entrepreneurship and job creation.
In her deliberations, Prof Seema Mir emphasised the importance of entrepreneurship and urged students to be proactive in developing their skills and knowledge in science and technology-based entrepreneurship. She highlighted the importance of turning innovative ideas into successful businesses and encouraged students to take advantage of the resources and opportunities provided by the Incubator and the college.
During the programme, CEO/Coordinator of IIIM-TBI Jammu, Er. Ankush Varma delivered a presentation on IIIM-TBI (BioNEST Incubator) and its role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. He provided details on the various incubation programmes offered by IIIM-TBI, including pre-incubation, incubation and post-incubation programmes.
Dr Payal Gandotra gave a presentation on entrepreneurship and the opportunities available to budding entrepreneurs. She encouraged students to think creatively and be on the lookout for new ideas. Dr Gandotra discussed the various grants and funding options available for incubating business ideas and highlighted the role of IIIM-TBI (BioNest Incubator) in providing assistance and resources to entrepreneurs.
Convener of the Institutional Innovation and Incubation Centre, Dr Suraya Partap Singh expressed his gratitude to all dignitaries, guests and students for attending the programme. Dr Singh highlighted the importance of promoting entrepreneurship and innovation among students, especially in science and technology. He mentioned the role of the Institutional Innovation and Incubation Centre in providing a platform for students to turn their innovative ideas into reality.
In his vote of thanks, Prof Kaurab Singh expressed his gratitude to the chief guest, members of IIIM Jammu, senior faculty members and students for attending the programme. He thanked IIIM-TBI for organising the event and for their commitment to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
JAMMU, MARCH 28: A team of the Motor Vehicles Department headed by RTO Jammu, Pankaj Bhagotra set up a special checkpoint during the night at different locations of the National Highway.
The team checked for violations of various visible offences under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989.
During the enforcement drive, more than 350 vehicles were checked. Out of these, 71 vehicles were compounded on the spot for Rs 3.80 lakh and 11 vehicles were challaned for which Rs 2.40 lakh is expected to be realised from challans for various violations such as violation of route permit, plying without fitness, without permit, without speed limiting device and protruding of rods.
The enforcement team comprised of ARTO(P), Esha Chib; ARTO(G), Pawan Sharma; ARTO (HQ) Jammu, Mohd. Saleem; ARTO (Flying Squad), Tara Mani Sharma; Motor Vehicles Inspectors, Rajeev Kundal, Anupam Gandotra, Ranjeev Bhasin and other staff.
SRINAGAR, MARCH 28: Director, Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Ajaz Ahmad Bhat today presided over the valediction function of the 10-Day Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) held at Centre for Women Entrepreneurship (CWE) in Srinagar.
The EDP was organized by JKEDI for aspiring female entrepreneurs. The candidates were apprised about basic business concepts like business plan formulation, marketing plans, accounts management, and many other topics of relevance.
While speaking on the occasion, Director JKEDI congratulated the budding entrepreneurs and assured them that the Institute will continue to provide support in the future as well.
“I assure all the budding entrepreneurs present here that our institute will handhold and support anyone in need,” said Director, JKEDI.
He also informed the candidates that they should take advantage of technology and social media to expand their business.
“Innovation and technology are vital for any startup, and I am certain that you can strengthen your ventures by adopting new technology.”
“Women are proving their mettle in every field and entrepreneurship is no exception. They should come forward and avail benefits under different government schemes,” he added.
Later in the function, the Director distributed certificates among the successful candidates. A number of the trained female entrepreneurs who participated in the valediction ceremony said that with the training program, they have gained a lot of confidence to embark on their entrepreneurial journeys.
In Charge, CWE presented a vote of thanks and emphasized the need for the participation of females in such schemes and programs to overcome the menace of unemployment in the UT of J&K.
KULGAM, MARCH 28: Inter Zonal District level tournament of T-10 Cricket & Volleyball concluded at Kulgam.
These events were organised by District Administration Kulgam in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services & Sports Kulgam under the banner of ” An Initiative of Youth Engagement”.
DYS&SO Kulgam informed that Six teams from each zone of Kulgam participated in both Cricket and Volleyball girls tournament which was held at sports Stadium Kulgam.
After the culmination of both these tournaments award ceremony was held here at sports stadium in which Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Dr.Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din-Bhat presented trophies and mementos to winner and runner up teams of both the tournaments.
ADDC Showkat Ahmad Rather, DYS&SO Gh Hassan and other officers were also present on the occasion.
Stolen property worth lacs recovered
Budgam, March 28: Police in Budgam have solved a theft case by arresting 04 accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property worth lacs from their possession.
On 01/02/2023, Police Station Magam received a written complaint from one person namely Jameel Jamsheed Magray son of Abdul Ahad Magray resident of Batpora Kanihama stating therein that during the intervening night of 31st Jan-1st Feb-2023, some unknown thieves have stolen iron rods weighing about 93 Quintals lying outside his Iron and Cement store titled MS Magray Cement Store at Batpora Kanihama.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR number 13/2023 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Magam and investigation was initiated.
During the course of investigation, officers with the help of technical evidences zeroed in on one suspect identified as Muzzaffar Ahmad Khatana son of Mohammad Rafiq Khatana resident of Peerah Ramban. During sustained questioning, he disclosed that he along with 11 accomplices have stolen Iron bars weighing around 93 Quintals from Batpora Crossing and have used five vehicles including 04 trucks and a Santro Car in the commission of crime. He also disclosed that they have sold the stolen property to a scrap dealer at Batote Ramban.
Subsequently, the scrap dealer was arrested in the instant case and the stolen property (93 quintals of iron bars) were recovered.
So far four accused persons have been arrested in the instant case besides, a truck bearing registration number JK14B-1095 used in the commission of crime has also been seized.
The other arrested persons have been identified as Sadiq Hussain son of Azeem Bakarwal, Mohammad Irfan Bokra son of Abdul Aziz Bokra, both residents of Peerah Ramban, Mohammad Mughal Bokra son of Abdul Rasheed Bokra resident of Samba Jammu. Efforts are on to nab the absconding accused persons.
Investigation of the case is still going on.