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Srinagar: KPDCL set to install almost 58000 smart meters in Phase-I

REGIONAL

Under the much-hyped smart metering project, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) is all set to install almost 58,000 smart meters in the first phase across Srinagar.buy aurogra online https://healthcoachmichelle.com/wp-content/themes/Divi/css/new/aurogra.html no prescription The news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) has learnt that 15000 smart meters will be installed in Srinagar in the ongoing month (February). Sources within the department said that over 11400 smart meters have already been installed in Srinagar, adding that 57,750 smart meters will be installed across Srinagar in the first phase. They said that officials concerned have been directed by the department as well as the administration to speed up the pace of installation and ensure that the...

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All ration card holders of Srinagar district to get Golden Cards under PM-JAY SEHAT scheme

REGIONAL

In order to ensure every citizen of Srinagar District is provided a Golden Card to get entitled for benefits under PM-JAY SEHAT scheme, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammed Aijaz Asad Monday chaired an Officers meeting here at Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex. Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Srinagar, Gulzar Ahmad was also present in the meeting. While SDM East, Assistant Directors of FCS&CA South and North and all City Tehsil Supplies Officers besides District Coordinator CSC, representative of Ayushman Bharat and other concerned also attended the meeting. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner finalized the action plan for providing Golden Cards to all Ration card holders of Srinagar under PM-JAY SEHAT scheme. The Deputy Commissioner dir...

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‘Offline examination credible’- KU appeals for offline mode of exams

EDUCATION

The University of Kashmir on Tuesday made an appeal to the civil society members in general and parents of students, in particular, to make their wards understand the importance of a credible examination. The formal appeal was made by the varsity’s Dean of Academic Affairs Prof Farooq Masoodi after a fraction of students started pressing the university authorities to revert to the online mode of examinations. “The world suffered a heavy loss on many fronts during the ongoing pandemic and the loss on the academic front is undoubtedly the one that cannot be compensated. The institutions not only lost the number of working days but had to shift to an online mode of teaching and examination. This shift to online mode indeed offered some advantages also but the institutions faced some ser...

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Locals irked at dilapidated roads in Kreeri, Anantnag

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Sheikh Nadeem The muddy and swampy roads at Kreeri in the Shangus area of the Anantnag district in South Kashmir are giving a hard time to the commuters. The residents told The Kashmiriyat that the link roads in Kreeri are damaged which has made it tough for the locals, especially during wet weather conditions. They said that they have informed the Roads and Buildings department regarding the dilapidated condition of the road, but no progress has been made so far. The residents appealed to the higher officials to undertake the repair the said road as soon as possible.

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Protest in Poonch’s Mandi area against Delimitation proposal

REGIONAL

Terming the proposed decisions by the Delimitation Commission as devoid of ground situation, topography and public aspirations, a strong protest was held at Mandi tehsil headquarter in Poonch district by the people against the Commission’s recommendations made in its second draft report. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), BDC Chairman Mandi, Shamim Ahmed Ganai, Former Legislator SM Tantray and others took part in protest rally that was organised in Mandi town in which number of people from different villages of area and leaders affiliated with different political parties participate. The protesters termed the proposed decisions by the delimitation commission as “unacceptable and devoid of ground realities and situation.” They demanded immediate roll back of draft prop...

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Two militant modules busted in Anantnag, 11 arrested: Police

OTHERS

The Jammu Kashmir Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted two militant modules of proscribed outfit JeM and arrested 11 accused persons. The Jammu Kashmir Police in its statement said Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition have been recovered from their possession. "Based on credible inputs that proscribed outfit JeM is planning to carry out attacks on Police and special forces in Srigufwara/Bijbehara areas of Anantnag, multiple nakas/checkpoints were established at various locations," the Police said. Meanwhile during checking at one of such checkpoints at Sakhras crossing Srigufwara, a bike rider with 2 pillion riders was intercepted, the said persons tried to flee but were apprehended tactfully by the alert police party. Upon their personal search, 02 Pistols (C...

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PAGD to hold meet on Feb 23 in Srinagar

Politics

The Peoples’ Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) is all set to hold a meeting on February 23, to discuss the recent draft put forth by the Delimitation Commission. Sources within the PAGD told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the conglomerate will meet on Feb 23 in Srinagar at its president Dr Farooq Abdullah's Gupkar residence. They said that the meeting will be presided over the conglomerate president, which will begin at 11:30 AM on Feb 23, 2022. Earlier, the meeting was scheduled to be held at Jammu on Feb 13. However, the sources said that the meeting has been rescheduled and will now be held on Feb 23 in Srinagar at Dr Farooq's residence. Spokesman of PAGD, Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami, confirmed the meeting on Feb 23, saying that the draft presented by Delimita...

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Over 1 lac fine imposed on Food business operators in Srinagar

REGIONAL

Additional deputy commissioner Srinagar Dr. Syed Haneef Balkhi imposed a fine of Rs. 1,25,800 on various Food Business Operators for violating different provisions of Food Safety and Standards Act. According to a statement, issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), those fined include refined edible oil manufacturers namely Regional Oilseed Growers Co-operative union M.I. Area, Alwar having brand Name “Dhara Assure”. The statement reads that these complaints were submitted by Food Safety Officers of District Srinagar after prosecution sanction from Assistant Commissioner Food Safety Srinagar. “Moreover 9 complaints against butchers who do not adhere to the sanitary and hygienic requirements of Food Safety and Standards Act were prepared for presentation before competent court.” It ...

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Budgam resident arrested for ‘conspiracy’ to conduct blast in Lucknow: NIA

REGIONAL

The NIA has arrested an al-Qaeda operative for his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to carry out an IED blast here, an official said on Tuesday. Tawheed Ahmad Shah, a resident of Jammu Kashmir's Budgam district, was arrested on Monday, the official of the premier investigation agency said. The case was registered by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in July last year in Gomtinagar police station against the accused who had entered into a conspiracy for recruiting members for the global militant organisation al-Qaeda's affiliate Ansaar Gajwatul Hind (AGH) and for committing terrorist acts in Lucknow, the NIA official said. Earlier, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had arrested five accused in the case against whom a charges sheet was filed last month. Tawhee...

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Seven more die of Covid 19, 771 Fresh cases reported in Jammu Kashmir

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir reported 771 fresh covid-19 cases while seven persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. Regarding the fresh cases, the officials told GNS that 408 were reported from Jammu Division and 363 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall count to 448105. Five of the fresh deaths due to the virus were from Jammu Division and two from Kashmir Valley, taking the toll to 4728. 2316 of the deaths so far has been reported from Jammu and 2412 in Kashmir Valley. Besides, they said, 3330 Covid-19 patients recovered during the time— 1297 from Jammu Division and 2033 from Kashmir. So far 431019 people have recovered, leaving the active case tally at 12358—4074 in Jammu and 8284 in Kashmir. They said there was no new confirmed case of mucormycosis...