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MeT Forecasts Dry Spell In J&K Till Oct 4, Isolated Rain And Snow Likely

Srinagar, Sep 21 (NVI) :The Meteorological department on Monday forecast generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir till October 4, with brief spells of rain and light snowfall likely over some higher reaches on September 24 and September 27-28.

According to the MeT, feeble Western Disturbances are likely to affect the Union Territory on September 24 and 27.

“A brief spell of rain and light snow over higher reaches at a few places is likely during September 24 and September 27/28 towards evening,” the department said.

The prevailing weather conditions are favourable for harvesting, the MeT said, advising farmers to ensure safe storage of their produce, particularly during September 27-28.—(NVI)

J&K Assembly session begins in Srinagar, CM Omar Abdullah says public welfare in focus

Srinagar, Sep 21 (NVI) The autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly commenced here on Monday, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah saying the House would provide an opportunity for meaningful debate and constructive deliberations on issues concerning the people.

In a post on X, Abdullah said the session would focus on discussions related to the welfare and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

The chief minister said his government was committed to addressing public issues through democratic discourse in the House.

The seven-day session is expected to take up various matters related to development, governance and public concerns in the Union Territory.—(NVI)

J&K Must Promote Millet Cultivation, Value Addition: LG Sinha

Jammu, Sep 21 (NVI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said millets are not merely crops but instruments of health, sustainability and self-reliance, as he called for promoting their cultivation and value addition in the Union Territory.

Sinha made the remarks while inaugurating a national seminar on the Millets Mission in J&K aimed at promoting sustainable food systems and building a healthy agricultural ecosystem in the Union Territory.

“Millets are not merely crops but they are instruments of health, sustainability, and self-reliance. Let us together ensure that every plate carries nourishment and every village carries hope,” the LG said.

He said J&K, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Shree Anna’, is working towards climate-resilient agriculture, empowering small farmers and women entrepreneurs and reviving the heritage of nutritious food.

The seminar discussed strategies to promote millet cultivation, value addition and marketing to strengthen sustainable food systems in Jammu and Kashmir.—(NVI)

J&K Dy CM Choudhary criticises BJP MLAs over protests in Assembly

Srinagar, Sep 21 (NVI) Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Monday criticised BJP legislators over their protests during the opening day of the autumn session of the Legislative Assembly.

Choudhary said the government was ready to respond to questions and issues raised by members in the House, but alleged that the protesting BJP MLAs were not willing to listen to the government’s replies.

“Our ministers are here to give answers on any issue, but these people are not ready to listen,” the deputy chief minister said.

He also appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to take note of the conduct of the BJP legislators.

“I appeal to the people of J&K to see the real face of the BJP MLAs who do not want public welfare works to be done,” he said.

The remarks came amid protests by BJP members on the first day of the seven-day autumn session, during which legislators raised several issues concerning the Union Territory.

The session is expected to take up a range of legislative, developmental and governance-related matters.—(NVI)

Army, Assam Rifles Hold Joint Training To Enhance Counter-IED Preparedness

New Delhi, Sep 21 (NVI) The Indian Army and Assam Rifles conducted joint training on counter-Improvised Explosive Device (IED) operations to enhance preparedness against evolving explosive threats, the Eastern Command said on Monday.

The training was conducted by the Counter Explosive Device Unit of the Eastern Command for Army personnel along with Assam Rifles troops.

The Training of Trainers (ToT) course focused on enhancing expertise in detecting, disrupting and neutralising IED threats, besides strengthening threat awareness, search procedures, counter-IED drills and coordinated response mechanisms, it said.

The exercise was aimed at fostering greater synergy and jointmanship between the participating forces and enhancing their operational preparedness to deal with IED-related threats, according to the command.

The training underscored the forces’ commitment to strengthening capabilities and maintaining readiness against emerging security challenges, it added.—(NVI)

Pakistan bombs Afghanistan killing 3 civilians; Taliban regime vows retaliation

Kabul, Sept 21 (NVI) Pakistan yet again carried out cross-border attacks at Afghanistan, killing three civilians, including a woman, and 4 were injured, evoking an angry reaction from the Taliban regime which vowed to retaliate appropriately.

Pakistan carried out attacks in Kunar and Paktika provinces of Afghanistan between 3 AM and 4 AM local time, ostensibly to target TTP locations.

In the attack, some civilian houses were hit, resulting in human and material losses.

In Kunar, three civilians — a woman and two men — were killed while two women and two men were injured, according to Afghanistan’s Taliban regime spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.

“All of them were local civilian residents,” Mujahid said in a post on X.

As for Paktika, a house and a local shop were shelled but no human casualties were recorded, he added.

“The Pakistani military establishment has once again committed such a crime, with the aim of diverting attention from the security failures if faces within its own country,” the Afghan regime spokesman said.

“We condemn this aggression and injustice, and consider it a repetition of the crimes,” he said.

“The Afghans will respond to this aggression with an appropriate retaliation,” he warned. (NVI)

J&K govt releases Rs 3.21 cr relief for Rajouri flood-affected families, plans Rs 185 cr road restoration

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Srinagar, Sep 21 (NVI) :The Jammu and Kashmir government has released over Rs 3.21 crore in relief to families affected by flash floods and landslides in Rajouri constituency and prepared a proposal worth Rs 185 crore for permanent restoration of damaged roads and bridges, the Legislative Assembly was informed on Monday.

The government said 149 family-wise relief cases related to the natural disasters had been received in the constituency, with Rs 40.61 lakh disbursed to affected families under the prescribed State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) norms.

An additional Rs 2.81 crore was released from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for affected families and distributed according to approved norms, it said.

On infrastructure damage, the government said a preliminary assessment had identified damage to roads and bridges, and a proposal for permanent restoration of 403 roads and bridges had been prepared at an estimated cost of Rs 185 crore.

The Power Development Department assessed damage of Rs 2,799.16 lakh to electrical infrastructure across Rajouri district, including Rs 939.24 lakh in the Rajouri Assembly constituency.

Temporary restoration of power supply was carried out, while permanent restoration of the 132-KV Rajouri-Draba transmission line is under the tendering process, the government said.

It further informed the House that damaged roads, bridges, water-supply systems and power schemes were temporarily restored within a month, while detailed project reports for their permanent restoration are under consideration.

The government placed the details in response to a query in the ongoing autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.—(NVI)

J&K Assembly Day 1 Ends Amid BJP Protests

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Srinagar, Sep 21 (NVI) :The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was adjourned on Monday and will reconvene on Tuesday morning, as the autumn session of the House got underway here.

The proceedings were adjourned after members raised various issues during the day’s sitting.

As Question Hour commenced, opposition members raised slogans and pressed for regularisation of National Health Mission (NHM) employees, besides raising concerns over alleged outsourcing of jobs to outsiders and the hike in electricity tariffs.

The Speaker repeatedly urged the members to maintain order and allow Question Hour to proceed, but the protests continued.

The Chair subsequently adjourned the House for the day.

The Assembly will reconvene at 10 am on Tuesday. September 22 has been reserved for government business, according to the provisional calendar issued by the Assembly Secretariat.—(NVI)

J&K Assembly autumn session begins in Srinagar, pays tribute to three former ministers

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Srinagar, Sep 21 (NVI) : The autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly began here on Monday with the House paying tribute to three former ministers and legislators who passed away recently.

Speaker of the Assembly made obituary references to Dr Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Dharam Paul and Ghulam Hassan Khan, recalling their contributions to public service and legislative affairs.

Members observed a two-minute silence as a mark of respect to the departed leaders.

The House thereafter proceeded with the listed business, including Question Hour, during which legislators are scheduled to raise issues concerning public administration and their respective constituencies.

The concerned ministers are expected to respond to the questions raised by the members.

The Speaker is also scheduled to announce the Panel of Chairmen during the day’s proceedings.

Among the key items on the agenda is the tabling of a report of the House Committee headed by Justice Hasnain Masoodi on alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Jammu and Kashmir.

The report is scheduled to be formally laid before the House for consideration.

The legislative agenda also includes introduction of a Bill relating to the cooperative sector.

Cooperatives Minister Javid Ahmad Dar is scheduled to move the legislation seeking amendments to the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Societies Act, 1989, besides proposing repeal of the Jammu and Kashmir Self Reliant Cooperative Act, 1999.

The Bill also contains transitional provisions for bringing self-reliant cooperative societies under the framework of the 1989 Act.

The autumn sitting was convened following the Lieutenant Governor’s summons for the Assembly to meet in Srinagar from Monday.

The legislators are expected to take up various legislative, administrative and constituency-related matters during the sitting.

The Assembly Secretariat has also made arrangements for the members attending the session, including first-aid medical units at the Assembly premises and the MLAs’ Hostel.

Tea and lunch facilities have been arranged through the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) within the Assembly premises at prescribed rates.—(NVI)

BJP MLAs raise NHM, power tariff, daily-wager issues in J&K Assembly

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Srinagar, Sep 21 (NVI): BJP legislators on Monday raised issues concerning NHM employees, electricity tariffs and daily-wage workers as the autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly commenced.

During the opening proceedings, BJP members displayed placards highlighting their demands, including justice for National Health Mission (NHM) employees, withdrawal of the increased power tariff and regularisation of daily-wage workers.

The legislators sought government intervention on the pending demands of NHM personnel and urged measures for the regularisation of workers engaged on a daily-wage basis.

They also raised objections to the prevailing power tariff structure and demanded a rollback of the recent hike.

The BJP legislators said they would highlight issues related to employment, outsourcing, electricity charges and other public concerns during the session.

The Speaker intervened during the proceedings and directed that the protest-related matter should not form part of the official proceedings or be reported.

The autumn session is expected to take up a range of issues relating to governance, employment, public services and matters concerning the people of Jammu and Kashmir.—(NVI)

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