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CS for Clearing backlog of Ayushman Bharat cases till December

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chairing a meeting of Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department in Srinagar.

NVI Correspondent

Srinagar, Nov 05 (NVI): Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today impressed upon the Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department to make strenuous efforts to clear all the backlog cases of Ayushman Bharat, providing free health coverage to the population, before the end of December here.

The meeting, besides Secretary H&ME, was attended by Director SKIMS; Principals of Medical Colleges; CEO State Health Agency (SHA); DG Budget and other concerned officers.

Outstation officers participated in the meeting through video conferencing.
Dulloo took this occasion to emphasise upon the Department to work out an action plan to reimburse the authentic cases especially those of private hospitals to enable them to offer seamless services to public.

He enjoined upon the concerned to rationalise the staff deployed for authentication of cases and their subsequent cross-checking so that the cases from both public and private hospitals are processed at a reasonable pace without facing any undue delays.
While stressing on strict monitoring of the claims to check their genuineness, the Chief Secretary asked for looking into the district wise coverage of NFSA families with that of the Gold Cards issued against the persons in those families.

He also advised the Department to empanel new hospitals that have forayed into operation here in J&K especially those of national repute. He specified that such steps are going to enhance the quality of services besides encouraging other players to join the fray.

While speaking in the meeting, the Secretary H&ME, Dr Syed Abid Rashid Shah, made out that keeping the severity of the patients into consideration the authorization in favour of Dialysis and Onco-Surgeries are being prioritized by the Department.

He also laid out the action plan for speeding-up the approvals of pre-authorizations in a time-bound manner. He reiterated that measures would be taken apace to clear the backlog as the directives issued by the chair.

It was also revealed that during the current policy period starting from 15th of March this year almost 2,65,000 pre-authorizations had been made and 2,51,487 claims submitted for payment.

It was further apprised that in terms of manpower, SHA has increased it to a larger extent and in coming days more medics, accounts personnel are going to be deployed for making the process more seamless and time-bound for the easement of general public.—(News Vibes of India)

Encounter broke out in Bandipora North Kashmir

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Fazil Mir

Srinagar, Nov 05(NVI) : An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Ketsun forest area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday evening.

A top cop of police told NVI said that a joint team of security forces launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area.

He said that as the joint teams approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired upon them which was retaliated to, triggering an encounter.

Two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area.

More details will follow.—(News Vibes of India)

Terrorist Associate Apprehended with Arms in Handwara Operation

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NVI Correspondent

Handwara, Nov 05(NVI) : Security forces in Handwara have apprehended a suspected terrorist associate and recovered arms and ammunition during a search operation in Bongam Chogul.

Officials told NVI that, the joint operation, conducted by Handwara Police, 22 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), and the 92nd Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), led to the arrest of Ashiq Hussain Wani, son of Ab Kareem Wani, a resident of Tujjer Shareif, Sopore.

According to them, Wani was found in possession of a pistol, one magazine, and seven live rounds of ammunition.

Pertainly, a case under FIR No. 200/2024 has been registered at Police Station Handwara. An investigation is underway.—(News Vibes of India)

Humble start to Day 2 of J&K Assembly session, Tributes paid to Vajpayee, Mukherjee and Rana.

J&K Assembly proceedings today

NVI Correspondent

Srinagar, Nov 05,(NVI): After an unusual ruckus in the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly on Monday, normal proceedings were witnessed on the second day with obituaries paid to the leaders who passed away during the past years.

The session began with the Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather paying tributes to the late leaders.

The Speaker made references to the demise of former President of India Pranab Mukherjee, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Speaker of Lok Sabha Somnath Chatterjee, former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Jagmohan, former Union Minister Prof Chaman Lal Gupta.

Two minutes of silence was also observed in the assembly in memory of the deceased leaders.

An announcement of the names of the panel of chairmen of the house was also made by the speaker.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in his address paid rich tributes to Devender Singh Rana defining his personality as an extremely down to earth politician and a successful businessman who had started from a scratch.

Abdullah also lauded Late Atal Behari Vajpayee’s endeavour of maintaining better relations with neighbouring countries especially Pakistan.

Abdullah expressed regret over Vajpayee’s policies about Jammu and Kashmir not being maintained. “Vajpayee ji had a strong vision and had devised comprehensive policies for the development of Jammu and Kashmir, which unfortunately were not put into practice ” said Abdullah.

Tributes were also paid to former Members of Constituent Assembly, Prof Bhim Singh, Krishan Dev Sethi, former MLAs Abdul Aziz Parray, Muhammad Yasin Shah, Rachpal Singh, Peer Abdul Gani Shah, Choudhary Bashir Ahmad Naz, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Muhammad Shafi Khan, Abdul Gani Naseem, Abdul Wahid Shan, Ghulam Qadir Bhat (Bedar), Abdul Aziz Parray, Ghulam Rasool Bahar, Abdul, Razak Wagay, Thakur Diwakar Singh, Rajesh Gupta, Som Nath, Prakash Sharma, Muhammad Maqbool Bhat, and Ghulam Rasool Sofi. Former MLCs whose reference would be made are Choudhary Fateh Muhammad, Abdul Rehman Badana, Habibullah Bhat, Thakur Kashmira Singh, Yashpal Sharma, Raja Nasir Khan, Wali Muhammad Bhagwan, Haji Ali Muhammad Bhat, Abdul Aziz Wani, Chuni Lal Dhiman, Trilochan Singh Wazir, Aga Syed Jamal, Haji Muhammad Sultan, Gulzar Ahmad Khatana, Muhammad Aslam, and Mirza Muhammad Yaqoob. (NEWS VIBES OF INDIA)

Soldier died, another injured in Army Vehicle Accident in Rajouri

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Sayed Zahid

Rajouri, Nov 04(NVI): An army soldier lost his life, while another was injured after the vehicle from the 63 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) was involved in an accident near Badog in the Kalakote area of District Rajouri on Monday.

An official said a soldier lost his life, while another sustained injuries in the accident and were promptly transported to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Kalakote for medical treatment.

He said, the identification has been abstained, while investigating has been taken up.—(News Vibes of India)

Congress Appoints Nizam-Ud-din Bhat as Chief Whip in J&K Assembly

File Photo : Congress Leader & MLA Bandipora Nizam-ud-din Bhat

NVI Correspondent

Srinagar. Nov 04 (NVI): The Congress party has appointed Nizam Uddin Bhat, MLA from Bandipora, as the Chief Whip for the Indian National Congress in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.

The announcement was made following approval by the Congress President.

In a formal letter, a copy of which lies with News Vibes Of India-(NVI), Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal conveyed the decision to Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Hameed Karra.

The letter reads that the appointment of Bhat aims to ensure effective coordination within the party in the Legislative Assembly, where he will play a role in managing party discipline and guiding Congress members on legislative matters.—(News Vibes of India)

Ehsaas Foundation extends lifeline to Purkhoo Fire Victims, Bringing aid and hope to displaced Families

NVI Correspondent

Srinagar, Nov 04(NVI): The Fire at Purkhoo camp engulfed everything that for decades the Kashmiri pandits had accumulated here in Jammu, everything they possessed after years.

Displaced and traumatized families lost whatever little they saved from the blaze. From the ashes, hope reared its head. The Ehsaas Foundation, an NGO based in Srinagar, did not back down to this challenge. Relief camps at Bohri Kadal were initiated, and volunteers from every nook and cranny surfaced.

Food and more food, blankets, and clothing, the feeling that they are not alone to lose everything all over again. What greater comfort over the physical support is knowing that they are not only to lose everything, and what the foundation assisted with were these things.

It is more than helping them. It is letting them realize that they are being watched and cared for and not forgotten.

Volunteers Zahoor Malik, Faheem Reshi, Meer Arsalan, Umer, Harris Hameed and Burhan Nazir said, “It has shaken us deep. Sometimes it feels like we are putting a bandage on a wound that would never stop bleeding; all we could do is give them a respite.”

Relief at Purkhoo Camp is not food and groceries, but the strength to face tomorrow. That is what it feels like in a world they claim to have let them down several times.

And then relief camps become symbols of unity and resilience in a strife-torn Kashmir that shows here that in Kashmir, amid ashes of hate, compassion remains.                          (News Vibes of India)

IGP Kashmir Promotes 511 Head Constables

File Photo : IGP Kahmir, V.K.Birdi

NVI Correspondent

Srinagar, Nov 04(NVI): The Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone V.K.Birdi today promoted 511 officials of Kashmir Zone to their next ranks.

On the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee constituted at the level of ZPHQ Kashmir for assessing the suitability of Head Constables for their elevation to the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspectors, IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi has approved the promotions of 511 Head Constables having their lien and seniority with Kashmir Zone to the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspectors. Besides, accorded sanction for grant of In-situ Grade Promotion in respect of 06 officials after completion of requisite quantum of satisfactory service by them.

IGP Kashmir has felicitated the promoted officials, their families and expressed hope that they will continue to work with same zeal, energy and professionalism and will put their efforts for up-keeping the public peace, tranquillity and law & order of the Union Territory of J&K. (News Vibes of India)

LoP Sunil Sharma say’s PDP a ‘Cesspool of Poison’; Against Development & Peace

File Photo :LoP & MLA Kishtwar, Sunil Sharma

NVI Correspondent

Srinagar, Nov04(NVI): BJP legislator and Leader of the Opposition, Sunil Sharma, criticised MLA Waheed Parra for moving a resolution on restoring Article 370, describing the PDP as a “cesspool of poison” committed to spreading negativity, much like Parra’s behavior in the assembly.

“PDP is a cesspool of poison, and their mission is to spread negativity, just as Parra did in the assembly today. They are opposed to development and peace in Kashmir,” he stated while speaking to the media.

“BJP’s 28 representatives in the J&K assembly will not permit this; we will stand against those spreading negativity. J&K is progressing, and peace is here,” he said, adding that Article 370 was a long test match for the BJP, which it won on August 5, 2019.

“BJP MLAs will always oppose any discussions regarding integrity in J&K,” he stated.

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) legislator Waheed-ur-Rehmaan Parra introduced a resolution against the 2019 decision by the Centre to abrogate J&K’s special constitutional status during the first session of the J&K Assembly.

“Like the Constituent Assembly of Sheikh Abdullah’s time, this Assembly is a platform to negotiate our relationship. I request that a resolution be passed in the House. I, on behalf of my party, bring a resolution to oppose the J&K Reorganisation Act and for the restoration of Article 370,” Parra has said.

The PDP legislator’s proposal led to disruptions in the House, with BJP legislators demanding the resolution be rejected.    (News Vibes of India)

My Government Will Make Full Efforts for Restoration of Statehood : LG Manoj Sinha

LG Manoj Sinha addressing J&K Legislative Assembly in Srinagar.

NVI Correspondent

Srinagar, Nov 04(NVI): In the first session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha his government will make all efforts for the restoration of full statehood and constitutional guarantees available to the state.

“It would be a reciprocation of the faith reposed by the people of J&K in our democratic institutions,” he said and also announced that the government will provide 200 electricity units free of charge to eligible families.

He emphasized plans to collaborate with the central government to promote the region’s development. During his address, Sinha stated that a resolution has been passed regarding statehood, reflecting the voice of the people. He affirmed his government’s commitment to restoring statehood, stating, “My government will make full efforts for the restoration of statehood.”

Sinha expressed support for the resolution proposed by the previous Omar Abdullah government aimed at restoring statehood and empowering the region.

The Lieutenant Governor also mentioned that Prime Minister Modi has promised to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir on several occasions.

In his address to the Assembly, Sinha announced the creation of three lakh jobs for implementing government schemes and the introduction of a single-window system for the agriculture sector.

Regarding industrial policy, Sinha revealed plans to develop 46 industrial estates in Jammu and Kashmir.   (News Vibes of India)

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