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Highway Mother and 4 months son died on spot two reffered to Hospital. collision occurred between an alto car reg. No JK 02BN 7552 and bus No JK02AX 1677. In this regard detail of died and injured persons is as under:-
1) Saima kouser w/o Mohd Anees age 26 yrs died.
2) Danish s/o Mohd Anees age 4 months died.
3) Mohd Anees s/o Mohd Bashir age 30 yrs seriously injuried reffered to Ads Nowshera .
4) Moheez Ahmed s/o Mohd Anees age 04 yrs seriously injured reffered to Ads Nowshera .
Both these injured persons are reffered by air to Army hospital Jammu or udham pur. All these persons are the residents of Ghambir Muglan Manja kote distt Rajouri.

Oct 17: Police have arrested a man after he allegedly set ablaze two vehicles, damaging them substantially while some others parked nearby were also damaged in Surankote area of Poonch district, officials said on Monday.
They said that the person whose name has not been officially revealed also tried to set ablaze his house in the district.
A police officer said that at about 0700 a.m., an information was received from reliable source that the person put on fire two vehicles—a SUVs bearing registration number PB35M-7310 and JK 02BL-0718 near Tehsil Court Complex. The two vehicles suffered substantial damage before fire was doused off, he said. Some other vehicles parked nearby also got damaged due to heat but timely action saved them from significant damage, he added.
Subsequently, the officer said that the accused also tried to burn his house. While house was saved from any damage, he was arrested and is in police custody, the officer added.(Agencies)

Jammu & Kashmir | A mini-bus accident occurred in the Sawjian area of Poonch. Army’s rescue operation is underway; 9 deaths reported, many injured shifted to a hospital in Mandi. Further details awaited: Mandi Tehsildar Shehzad Latif

ADDC unfurls Tricolour; urges public to ensure maximum participation to make the occasion a grand & successful event

Rajouri, August13: Full dress rehearsal was held on saturday ahead of Independence Day celebrations in Rajouri.

The event was held under the overall supervision of the Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal at District Police Line Rajouri where Additional District Development Commissioner, Pawan Kumar hoisted the National Flag and took salute from the contingents.

The contingents including Police band, CRPF, IRP, JKP, FPF, NCC school squads took part in the parade.The ADDC inspected the parade and observed the band drill,contingents March Past and expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made by various departments for smooth celebrations of I-Day.

In his address, ADDC highlighted the various achievements registered by different departments in the district during the current financial year.

He also called upon the people to maintain peace and communal harmony to facilitate all-round development of the district.

He also appealed to the public to celebrate Har Ghar Tiranga campaign with patriotic spirit by hoisting tricolour on their houses.

ADDC also expressed condolence on the death of the Jawans who died in Darhal encounter with militants

ADC Rajouri,Sh.Sachin Dev singh ASP, Vivek Shekhar; ACR Imran Rashid Kataria,PO IWMP Sheraz Chauhan,DSEO Sandeep Sharma,DySp Headquater Vinod Sharma,Dr Majid CAHO, Dr Alam Dar ,AD Planning Mohd Rafi,CDPO Naseer,Nitu sharma Administrator OSC & other senior officer of civil and police Administration were also present on the ocassion.

Scores of Initiatives being taken for empowerment of tribal communities: DC

EMRs facilitate the tribal students to get quality education & compete with the students of the rest of the country

RAJOURI, JULY 30: Deputy Commissioner, Vikas Kundal today inaugurated Eklavya Model Residential school Gurdhan Balla at Rajouri.

Officers who were present on the occasion were ADDC, Pawan Kumar; ACR, Imran Rashid Kataria; CPO, Mohammad Khurshid; SDM Thanamandi, Vikas Dhar; CEO Education, Shailash Kumari; DSWO, Wakeel Ahmed Bhatt; students and their parents.

It was informed that as many as sixty tribal students have been admitted in the EMRs during the first session and they will be provided proper bording and lodging facilities in the EMRs.

Pertinently, Tribal Welfare Department under the overall guidance of Secretary Tribal Affairs, Dr Shahid Iqbal Chowdhary is working tirelessly for the welfare of the tribal community. It is because of these efforts that two EMRs have been sanctioned in the district, the proposal for three more EMRs also stands submitted and the land for these newly proposed EMRs campuses has also been identified.

Scores of initiatives for ensuring quality education to the tribal students including opening of new Gujjar and Bakerwall hostels, transit accomodations, modernization of schools in tribal areas and many others have been launched.

Speaking at the event, the DC said that Eklavya Model Residential school is an ambitious initiative of the Government of India to facilitate the tribal students to get quality education and to enable them to compete with the students of the rest of the country.

He also directed the concerned officers to work with proper dedication and added zeal to ensure that quality education is provided to the tribal students.

DC also stressed upon the concerned officers to ensure that all the basic facilities are made available to the students in the EMRs so that they don’t face any inconveniences.

Appeals public to supplement efforts of Distt Admin & get themselves enrolled under scheme to avail health care benefits

2000 registrations to be done per day under the scheme & VLEs to visit left out houses if required

RAJOURI, JULY 28: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting of the concerned officers to discuss the statergy for the hundred percent coverage of all eligible beneficiaries under AB-PMJAY scheme in the district.

Officers who attended the meeting included PO ICDS, Shoket Mehmood Malik; DSEO, Sandeep Sharma; representatives of the State health authorities, CMO, Dr Abdul Hamid Zargar and AD Planning, Mohd Rafi and other concerned officers.

During the meeting, the DC sought a detailed report from the concerned officers concerning the progress made under the scheme in the district. The concerned officers briefed the chair to date status in this regard.

While stressing upon the completion of exercise in time in the interest of patient care, he asked the concerned stakeholders to put in place dedicated efforts to meet the targets within the shortest possible time.

The concerned from the State Health Agency was directed to deploy more Arogya Mitras in subdistrict hospitals of the district to facilitate the patients in a better manner.

He also fixed the target of registering 2000 beneficiaries per day under the scheme. It was also decided that the VLEs would also visit left out houses if required.

Meanwhile, the DC also made an appeal to people of the district to get themselves registered under the AB-PMJAY scheme to avail the necessary health care benefits under the scheme.

In a statement issued by Doda Police, it was told that District Police Doda carried out a plantation drive in collaboration with Forest Department today on 28th of July-2022 at District Police Lines Doda. This initiative was taken by Doda Police under Green JK Drive-2022-23.

  On this occasion, SSP Doda Sh. Abdul Qayoom-JKPS briefed the Officers and Jawans about the main objective of the plantation drive which includes promoting aforestation and greenery to bring eco-friendly environment.  

 Among other officers, Sh. Raj Kumar, Addl. SP Ops Doda, Sh. Jaswant Singh, Dy.SP Hqrs Doda, Sh. Shoket Ali, Dy.SP DAR Doda, Sh. Romesh Kumar Councillor MC Doda, Range Officer Sh. Haroon Khan and other Officers of Forest Department were present who also planted saplings on this occasion.

Display of online services & sensitization of masses about e- Governance initiatives mark the day

Govt is committed to ensure transparency & accountability in its functioning & all measures in place in this regard: DC Rajouri

RAJOURI, JULY 26: “Govt is committed to ensure transparency and accountability in its functioning and best possible measures are being taken in this regard.”

This was said by the Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal while chairing a mega function organised in the Conference Hall of the PWD Dakbunglow as a part of digital India week.

Others who were present during the event included ADDC, Pawan Kumar; CPO, Mohammad Khurshid; ACR, Imran Rashid Kataria and other District officers besides public in large numbers attended the program.

During the event, different departments of the district had erected their stalls depicting varied online services available with them and the resource persons of these departments motivated the public to avail the benefits of the same.

The resource persons also underlined many e-governance initiatives launched by the Govt to promote transparency, accountability and responsive working culture in departments.

Adressing the event, the DC threw a detailed light on the objective behind the celebration of the week saying that week is aimed at making the public aware of the digital initiatives to provide them the best possible relief.

While enumerating numerous measures being taken by the Govt to make the services easily accessible to the general public, he said that Govt is committed to ensure transparency & accountability in its functioning & all measures in place in this regard.

He also urged the public to ensure their maximum participation in such programs organised by the Govt from time to time and avail themselves with the same.

Event presided over by Chief Guest, DDC Chairman, Chowdhury Naseem liyaqat & witnessed massive public participation from different walks of life

Achievements under PDD & Renewable energy sector showcased

Govt has achieved unprecedented growth under power sector over the past few years & efforts in this direction would continue to further streamline & improve public service delivery under this sector: DC Rajouri

Electricity plays a very important role in our day to day life and there is a need to use it judiciously

RAJOURI, JULY 27: In connection with the ongoing ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ campaign, a mega event was today organised in the auditorium of BGSBU to celebrate the “Ujjwal Bharat, Ujjwal Bhavishya, Power @2047” program in Rajouri.

The event was organised by the District Administration in collaboration with various stakeholders and was presided over by the District Development Council Chairman, Chowdhury Naseem liyaqat.

Among the others present on the occasion included DDC Rajouri, Vikas Kundal; ADDC, Pawan Kumar; President MC Rajouri, Mohd Arief Jatt; DDC Thanamandi, Abdul Qayom Mir; BDC Rajouri, Darbar Chowdhary; SE PDD, Roshan Lal; SE PWD, Nissar Hussain; ExEn PDD Rajouri, Hasan Mohammad and other officers and dignitaries were present during the program.

At the outset, the chief guest inspected the stalls erected by various agencies to showcase and display their services and achievements with special focus on achievements made in the power sector in the last 75 years.

Adressing the event, the Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal said that the Govt is doing remarkable work in the field of electricity and the local administration is implementing various schemes with the help of the centre government and the public is getting benefited.

Stressing on the need to judicious use of the electricity, the DC said that electricity plays a very important role in our day to day life and there is a need to use it judiciously.

The Deputy Commissioner also termed the power sector as the vital sector and exhorted to enthuse more vibrancy in the department by strengthening and streamlining their public service delivery mechanism.

Highlighting the Govt’ vision to push the power sector, he said that the Govt has achieved unprecedented growth in the power sector over the past few years and efforts in this direction would continue to further streamline and improve public service delivery under this sector.

The Deputy Commissioner also asked the concerned officers to ensure that proper supply of electricity is maintained in the district while adhering to the curtailment schedules besides he also stressed on taking effective measures to resolve genuine public concerns regarding power supply on priority.

He also asked for ensuring the timely provision of power tariffs to the public and maintained that there should be no outstanding electricity bills so that the dues are paid timely.

The District Development Council Chairman, Chowdhary Naseem liyaqat while speaking during the event threw light on Ujjawal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya and highlighted the key achievements of India under the power sector.

He said that the Bijli Mahotsav was being celebrated all over the country under the umbrella of Ujjwal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya – Power @2047 to encourage public participation and getting across the developments in the power sector to the citizens at large.

Various cultural programmes, nukkad nataks were presented by renowned artists which were highly appreciated by the audience amid thundering applause.