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J&K Sanctions ₹7.05 Crore for Infrastructure Projects for Kashmiri Migrants in Jammu

Srinagar, June 8 (NVI): The Jammu and Kashmir government has sanctioned infrastructure projects worth ₹7.05 crore for the welfare of Kashmiri migrants residing in Jammu, officials said on Monday.

The projects, approved under the Regular Capex Budget, include the construction of a multipurpose community hall at the Muthi migrant camp in Jammu. The facility will house a library and dedicated shops for Self Help Groups (SHGs) to promote community engagement and livelihood opportunities among migrant families.

The government has also approved the construction of a new office building for the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants), Jammu, aimed at improving administrative functioning and strengthening the delivery of welfare schemes and services for migrants.

Officials said the sanctioned works, with a technically vetted cost of ₹7.05 crore, will be executed after completion of all required financial and administrative formalities.

The government said the projects are part of its efforts to improve infrastructure, enhance public services and ensure better living conditions for Kashmiri migrants living in Jammu.(NVI)

CS Directs Allotment of Completed Transit Flats to PM Package Employees by July-End

Srinagar, June 8 (NVI): Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday directed authorities to ensure that all completed transit accommodations constructed for Prime Minister’s Package employees in Kashmir are allotted and occupied by the end of July, while reviewing rehabilitation and welfare measures for displaced communities in Jammu and Kashmir.

Chairing a high-level meeting here, Dulloo reviewed issues related to transit accommodation, service matters, rehabilitation initiatives and welfare measures concerning migrant populations, particularly PM Package employees serving in the Kashmir Valley.

He instructed the Relief Commissioner (Migrants) to ensure that all completed flats are handed over to eligible employees within the stipulated timeframe and stressed the need for optimal utilisation of the infrastructure created for them.

The Chief Secretary also assessed the progress of transit flats under construction and reviewed the status of essential facilities, including electricity, drinking water supply, internal roads, boundary walls and sewage treatment plants to ensure the colonies are fully functional.

According to officials, of the 6,000 transit flats sanctioned for PM Package employees, 4,648 have been completed while construction of the remaining 1,352 is underway. So far, 3,257 flats have been allotted, including 532 allotments made since the last review meeting in March.

The meeting also discussed operation and maintenance of transit accommodations and migrant colonies, besides plans for creating additional accommodation facilities in Jammu, where land has been identified at Purkhoo for expansion.

Reviewing service-related issues, Dulloo took stock of promotions, seniority lists and inter-district transfers of PM Package employees in Kashmir. Departments presented updates on cadre-wise employee details and the status of Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs).

The meeting further deliberated on rehabilitation assistance cases of deceased employees, budgetary support for maintenance of migrant colonies and the development of an integrated online portal for digitisation of records of displaced communities, including Kashmiri Pandits, West Pakistan Refugees (WPRs) and families displaced from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

Principal Secretary, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRR&R), Chandraker Bharti, informed the meeting that a Detailed Project Report for operation and maintenance of migrant colonies had been prepared and works would commence after completion of formalities.

He said the PoJK Bhawan at Suketar has achieved nearly 50 per cent physical progress and is expected to be completed by January next year, while the Community Hall at Jagti is around 90 per cent complete.

Dulloo reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring dignified living conditions for migrant families and addressing service-related concerns of PM Package employees in a time-bound manner.(NVI)

Police, Army Coordinate Safe Disposal of Mortar Shells in Rajouri

Rajouri, June 8 (NVI): Three mortar shells, including two RT mortar shells, were found in the Jhanghar forest area and Village Makri in Rajouri district on Monday, officials said.

Officials said that two RT mortar shells were spotted lying in the Jhanghar forest area, while another mortar shell was found in Village Makri.

Following the information, a police team was immediately deputed to the locations. The areas have been properly marked and secured, while local residents have been advised to stay away from the spots as a precautionary measure.

Officials said that an Army expert team from 14 Assam has been informed and is expected to carry out the safe disposal of the unexploded shells. Further necessary precautions are being maintained to ensure public safety. (NVI)

War in West Asia Rages: India asks its citizens to exit Iran immediately

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Explosions (File pic)

New Delhi, June 8: As fresh fighting erupted in West Asia, India issued an advisory, asking its nationals in Iran to “exit the country by available means of transport.”

In its latest travel advisory, the Indian Embassy in Iran reiterated its earlier notice which urged Indians to avoid travelling to Iran until further notice.

“In view of the latest developments in the region, the Embassy reiterates its earlier advice to all Indian Nationals to avoid any travel to Iran,” the advisory said.
The Indian citizens have also been advised against independently approaching international land borders of Iran without prior consultation with the embassy, given the evolving security situation.

The fresh advisory comes as Israel carried out fresh air attacks at Tehran and various other parts of Iran, which retaliated by launching missile attacks.

As the escalation seemed to be getting more serious, the government of India issued a statement, urging “all parties to immediately de-escalate tensions, ensure that civilians are not harmed and conclude ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution so that peace and stability can return to the region.”

The Indian Government reminded that the 100-day-old conflict has already had a “debilitating impact on the global economy and energy supplies”.

“India deeply regrets the renewed attacks in West Asia. These developments are a matter of utmost concern to the international community,” said a statement issued by the External Affairs Ministry.

“This conflict has now lasted over 100 days and has already caused immense human suffering. It has also had a debilitating impact on the global economy and energy supplies,” it added.

“We call on all parties to immediately de-escalate tensions, ensure that civilians are not harmed and conclude ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution so that peace and stability can return to the region,” the Ministry said. (NVI)

PIA-Marked Balloon Recovered in Samba, Police Launch Inquiry

Jammu, June 8 (NVI): A balloon bearing the marking “PIA” was found in the Dhaki Nala area of Samba district on Monday, officials said.

The balloon was first spotted by local residents in Dhaki Nala, which falls under the jurisdiction of Police Station Samba. The matter was subsequently reported to the police.

Acting on the information, police personnel reached the spot and took the balloon into custody for examination, officials said.

No suspicious material was found associated with the balloon, and further inquiry is underway, they added.(NVI)

LG Sinha Congratulates Surgeon on Completing 100 Joint Replacement Surgeries Under SEHAT Scheme

Jammu, June 8 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday congratulated senior joint replacement surgeon Dr. Vikas Padha and his team for successfully completing 100 joint replacement surgeries on patients from remote areas of Poonch and Rajouri under the Ayushman Bharat SEHAT Scheme.

Dr. Padha, a senior joint replacement surgeon at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, called on the Lieutenant Governor and apprised him about the milestone achieved through the healthcare initiative.

The Lieutenant Governor lauded the efforts of Dr. Padha and his medical team in extending advanced healthcare services to people living in far-flung areas and wished them continued success in their service to society.

The surgeries were carried out under the Ayushman Bharat SEHAT Scheme, which provides health insurance coverage and access to quality medical treatment for eligible beneficiaries across Jammu and Kashmir.(NVI)

LG Sinha visits damaged Gada Dari temple in Jammu, orders restoration work

Jammu, Jun 8 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the historic Gada Dari temple inside the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex here and directed officials to take immediate steps for the restoration and preservation of the centuries-old shrine following reports of damage to the structure.

During the visit, Sinha reviewed the extent of the damage and stressed the importance of protecting the region’s cultural and religious heritage, officials said.

He directed the concerned departments and executing agencies to undertake restoration work in a time-bound manner while ensuring that the temple’s original architectural character is preserved.

Officials briefed the lieutenant governor about the circumstances surrounding the damage and the proposed restoration plan.

Sinha instructed the administration to expedite conservation measures and take necessary steps to prevent any further deterioration of the historic structure.

The Gada Dari temple, located within the iconic Mubarak Mandi complex, is considered an important part of Jammu’s cultural and religious heritage.(NVI)

POJK on boil as Pakistani forces kill over 200 Kashmiris, injure thousands

Sea of Kashmiris out to protest against Pakistani atrocities in occupied territories of Jammu and Kashmir last night

Rawalakot (Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir), June 8: Pakistani forces have killed over 200 and injured thousands others in a brutal operation against a peaceful protest by people of occupied Jammu and Kashmir, igniting further outrage among the locals who have vowed to carry on with their agitation against Pakistan’s rule.

The killed even include a Kashmiri Superintendent of Police and a few other local police personnel who tried to dissuade the Pakistani military personnel from using disproportionate force against the peaceful protesters raising voice against the Pakistani atrocities, according to local journalists.

The Pakistani military, who have freshly-arrived from Pakistan in large numbers, are engaged in eliminating the evidence about the huge number of killings by disposing off bodies of those killed, a local journalist said.

According to various people, including journalists, at least 200 Kashmiris have been killed and thousands injured in firing by Pakistani military personnel in various parts of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

The Pakistani military has also been raiding residences of civilians.

Womenfolk have come out openly, complaining about the sexual harassment meted out to them.

Rawalakot has been the worst affected as the biggest number of casualties have occurred in this town.

Hospitals have been overwhelmed with the dead and injured civilians and burial grounds are busy because of the increasing killings by the occupation forces.

The situation is so alarming that Showkat Nawaz, the leader of Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) which is spearheading the agitation, is appealing to Kashmiris all around the world to amplify the plight of their brethren in Pakistan-occupied territories of Jammu and Kashmir.

 

Protests are being organised across the PoJK to express resentment against the atrocities and humiliation being meted out to the people of the occupied region by Pakistan.

Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a conglomerate of various Kashmiri organisations, had given a call for an indefinite agitation to press Pakistan to end its interference in the affairs of PoJK, besides other things.

Although the protest was to start tomorrow as per the original call, it started early as Pakistan launched a brutal crackdown on the members and supporters of JAAC by arresting and raiding residential places.

JAAC had declared that the agitation would be peaceful from their side.

At the same time, their members had warned that if Pakistani State resorted to force, the protesters would not behave like “(Mahatma) Gandhi”.

“We want to be so peaceful that even a flower pot will not be broken by us. But we will not behave like Gandhi that anyone can hit us and get away… We will teach them a lesson,” said a leader of the protest at a public meeting in Rawalakot amid cheers from the crowd.

As apprehended by the organisers of the agitation, thousands of Pakistani military personnel tried to crush the protest and chase away the participants.

But the dare-devil protesters refused to obey and stood their ground all over PoJK.

The Pakistani forces resorted to large-scale firing, including direct shooting at the protesters, and it resulted in the killing and wounding of several agitationists.

Summing up the developments, JAAC said in a social media post last night: “Today, when tear gas and bullets rained down on the resolute people staging a sit-in, instead of fleeing, they became even more steadfast. The skies of Rawalakot echoed not with fear, but with chants of revolution. Salute to that courage, that determination and that fearlessness.” (NVI)

15 Injured After Bus Skids Off Road in J-K’s Rajouri

Jammu, Jun 8 (NVII): At least 15 people were injured when a canter bus skidded off the road along the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway in Rajouri district on Monday, officials said.

The bus, bearing registration number JK11A-071, lost control near the Tandwal area and veered off the road, they said.

All the injured passengers were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, officials said, adding that their condition was being assessed.

Police have taken cognisance of the incident and initiated further investigation into the cause of the accident, they said.(NVI)

M.Sc Nursing Exam Cancelled in Jammu and Kashmir Due To Certain Discrepancies

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Srinagar, June 8 (NVI): The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) has cancelled the M.Sc Nursing Entrance Examination after discrepancies were detected in candidate-specific OMR answer sheets shortly before the test was scheduled to begin, officials said.

The examination, which was to be conducted at centres in Jammu and Srinagar, was called off after a mismatch was noticed between candidates’ details printed on the OMR sheets during the mandatory pre-examination verification process.

JKBOPEE Chairperson Prof. Meenu Mahajan said the answer sheets carried incorrect candidate particulars, including mismatches between names and roll numbers, due to a printing-level error.

She said the Board decided to cancel the examination to safeguard the integrity of the evaluation process and maintain the sanctity of the common merit list. Since a common merit list is prepared for the entire Union Territory, the examination could not be conducted selectively and had to be cancelled at all centres simultaneously.

According to officials, 513 candidates were scheduled to appear in the examination, including 348 in Srinagar and 165 in Jammu. The abrupt cancellation caused inconvenience to several aspirants who had travelled from different districts to appear for the test.

The Chairperson assured candidates that a fresh examination schedule would be notified separately and said the Board would initiate an inquiry into the lapse.

JKBOPEE has advised candidates to follow official notifications for updates regarding the rescheduled examination. (NVI)

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