JAMMU, Oct 12: Partly cloudy sky with light rain is likely during the next 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir, the Meteorological (MeT) office said on Wednesday.
The weather was clear with light rain in the union territory during the last 24 hours.
“Partly cloudy sky with light rain at isolated places is likely in J&K during the next 24 hours,” an official of the MeT department said.
Jammu had 15.7, Katra 13.6, Batote 8.9, Banihal 8.8 and Bhaderwah 10.2 as the minimum temperature.
Srinagar had 10.6, Pahalgam 6 and Gulmarg 3.4 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature.
Drass town in Ladakh had 2.3 and Kargil 4.5 as the minimum temperature. (Agencies)
Partly cloudy sky, light rain likely in Jammu and Kashmir: MeT
Solar plant to light houses in J&K’s Palli functioning normally after rains
JAMMU, Oct 12: The Palli Panchayat in Jammu and Kashmir’s border district of Samba has achieved the distinction of becoming the country’s first panchayat in adopting several government initiatives including the measures to become carbon neutral Panchayat. The Panchayat boasts of a 500 KV Solar Power Plant inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on National Panchayat Day on April 24, 2022.
Due to recent intermittent rains in and around district Samba, agricultural fields were waterlogged due to poor runoff from the surface. The site of the 500 KW Solar Power Plant, which is surrounded by paddy fields, also got water-logged as such. However, the functioning of the solar plant was not affected as it continues to work normally. Taking immediate cognizance of the accumulation of water at the solar plant, Deputy Commissioner Samba gave directions for earth levelling to resolve the problem of water logging. Further, wild growth of grass has also been removed, according to an official release.
Meanwhile, the Teams of Rural Development, Power Development Department, District administration Samba and JAKEDA also visited Palli Panchayat to inspect the condition of the 500 KW Solar Power Plant installed by CEL a Public Sector undertaking under “Gram Urja Swaraj”, a Panchayat owned systems operating model. The team of JAKEDA officials headed by Additional Secretary, Science & Technology Department informed that the system is fully functional and generating the desired amount of energy which is being fed to the Utility Grid.
The district administration team was headed by ADDC, Rajinder Singh. The RDD was asked for prompt removal of the unwanted grass from the site, which has been removed. The inspection of the solar power plant has revealed that the SPV panels are maintained in reasonably good structural integrity and no damage is caused to the said SPP, the release said.
The said solar plant is a first of its kind which has been developed as a pilot project at Village Palli in District Samba, making it the country’s first panchayat on its way to becoming carbon neutral. The PRIs of panchayat, who were also present at the site, intimated that land for the expansion of the solar power plant has also been identified so that its capacity could be augmented for the benefit of the residents of the Palli Panchayat.
The development of such a Grid Connected Solar Project in J&K has helped DISCOMs in meeting the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) targets set by the Ministry of Power in respect of Jammu and Kashmir. The release said that after the visit of the PM during the national PRI conference, Palli is fast emerging as a model panchayat. District administration is focusing on 100 per cent saturation of all major Government schemes in the Panchayat.
All landholders in Palli have been issued land passbooks. The panchayat is also saturated in Aadhar and Ayushman Sehat and other social security schemes. Among many firsts, Palli has also formulated Climate Resilience Plan for making the Panchayat carbon neutral.
The release said a detailed survey was conducted for studying carbon emission level and formulation of plan accordingly. Several important steps have already been undertaken like the planting of 500 plants of guava, lemon, jamun, mango etc and introduction of diversification of crops. Many other steps as suggested by experts have been incorporated in the plan which will make Palli completely carbon neutral within the next six years. As part of Mission Amrit Sarovar, which was launched by the PM during the PRI conference, a beautiful Amrit Sarovar has been completed at Palli. (Agencies)
Active Covid cases in country decline to 26 292
New Delhi, Oct 12: India logged 2,139 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,46,18,533, while the active cases dipped to 26,292, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.
The death toll climbed to 5,28,835 with 13 fatalities which includes four deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.
The active cases comprise 0.06 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.76 per cent, the ministry said.
A decline of 1,082 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.
The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.81 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 1.13 per cent, according to the ministry.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,40,63,406, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.19 per cent.
According to the ministry, 219.09 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.
India’s COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16. It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19.
The country crossed the grim milestone of two crore on May 4 and three crore on June 23 last year. It crossed the four-crore mark on January 25 this year.
The nine new fatalities reported in the last 24 hours include four from Maharashtra and two from Uttar Pradesh. (Agencies)
ARTO Doda suspends 9 DLs for violating traffic rules, Rs 183000 fine imposed
By King RJ
Bhadarwah, Oct 11:- While giving a strong message to traffic violators, ARTO Doda suspended 9 Driving licenses and imposed Rs 183000 fine.
According to reports, the ARTO Doda suspended 9 DLs for using cellphone while driving by the traffic violators and an Amount of Rs183000/- (Rs.One lac Eighty thousand only) was imposed as Fine.
Er Kuldeep Singh ARTO Doda along with his team including MV Inspector Jasbir Singh and others launched an extensive checking Drive of vehicles on different routes of the District including National Highway NH-244.
During the drive about 158 vehicles were checked out of which 20 vehicles were challaned for different Traffic Violations.
ARTO Doda Er Kuldeep Singh said that one vehicle was seized for plying without documents and nine drivers were found using cellphone while driving and some 2-Wheeler Drivers found riding 2-Wheeler without Wearing Helmet. “the driving licenses of such drivers were placed under suspension which was issued by
the Licensing Authority Doda and Licenses issued by other Licensing Authorities were recommended for Suspension”, ARTO informed.
Beside this an amount of Rs. 183000/-
(Rs.One lac Eighty thousand only) was recovered as Fine during the drive.
The team also includes Surinder Kumar, Amreek Singh, Irfan ul Haq, Pritam Singh and Mohd Azim.
AC approves liberal provisions for sale of beer and other Ready to Drink (RTD) beverages
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 10: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the proposal for authorizing departmental stores to sell beer and other Ready to Drink (RTD) beverages in urban areas.
Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor and Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K attended the meeting.
The Administrative Council approved incorporation of liberal provisions in Jammu and Kashmir Liquor License and Sale Rules, 1984 and Excise Policy, 2023-24 for grant of License JKEL-2A for retail sale of Beer and Ready to Drink (RTD) beverages in Departmental Stores in urban areas of UT.
The Departmental Stores in a Commercial Complex, approved by the competent authority, fulfilling conditions like having total carpet area of minimum 1200 (One Thousand Two Hundred) Sq. Feet, annual turnover of minimum 5 Crores in Jammu and Srinagar Cities and 2 Crores for stores in other urban areas will be eligible under the scheme. Moreover, chain of Departmental Stores having annual turnover of more than Rs.10 Crores will be eligible to apply for separate licenses for each of its Store.
The Departmental store should have been inexistence for at least 12 months prior to the date of application. However, this condition shall not be applicable in case of a new/recently opened Departmental Store belonging to a chain of Departmental Stores having annual turnover of more than Rs. 10 Crores.
Further the departmental stores should be selling a minimum of six of the category of items including Grocery Items; Frozen Foods; Confectionery/Bakery Items; Toiletries; Cosmetics; Household Goods; Utensils/kitchenware; Sports Items; Electrical/Electronic Appliances; Apparels; and Stationery. In addition, no application for the grant of License shall be considered for Departmental Stores functioning at Petrol Pumps as per the said decision.
The Administrative Council also approved permission to the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation for retail sale of Beer and Ready to Drink beverages in unserved/ underserved areas in consultation with the concerned Deputy Commissioner.
Children and youth of J&K bring laurels for J&K UT at national level dance/singing/acting competition
About 30-35 children and youth from 12 districts of J&K UT participated in the national championship, “ National Performing Arts Championship Maharashtra 2022, held on 8,9 October 2022, at the premises of Smt. K. C. English School auditorium, Kalyan, Maharashtra , organized by “ Performing Arts Association of India “, and brought laurels for J&K UT by winning Gold, Silver medals in Dance/Singing/Acting events in different age categories and dance forms. These children and youth from J&K UT were selected by J&K Performing Arts unit, run by “ Harman Cultural And Educational Society, Jammu”, on the basis of their performance in the selection trials held in various districts of J&K UT. In the competition, children and youth from Harman Dance Institute, upper gadi garh, Jammu Gurukul Dance academy, Udhampur,Mind and Rhythm dance institute, Udhampur, Magic Stars dance fitness studio, Kathua, Talent world dance academy, Samba ,and The Dancing Footsteps, Sunderbani run by Aniket, participated. The best performers in the championship were honoured by selecting them for international level dance competition which will be held in Nepal on 30th November and 1st December 2022. The participants were accompanied by Tajinder Singh, president, Harman Cultural And Educational Society, Jammu alongwith Gurvinder Kour, General Secretary, HCES and State Secretary, J&K Performing Arts Unit and Vishal Mehra, Kamal Asla, Armaan Farooq from Bhaderwah, Chandan Mandal, Vaniket Kumar, district incharges of J&K performing arts unit. Harman Cultural And Educational SOCIETY, Jammu management congratulates the medal winners in the event and wishes them good luck for upcoming international competition in Nepal.
NIA Raids at Multiple Locations in J&K in Al Huda Educational Trust Case
JAMMU, October 11: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir in a terror funding case having links to suspicious activities of Al Huda Educational Trust in the Union Territory.
The anti-terror agency has been conducting searches at locations in the districts of Rajouri, Poonch, Jammu, Srinagar, Pulwama, Budgam, Shopian and Bandipora in Jammu and Kashmir.
NIA sources said that the case is related to the suspicious activities of Al Huda Educational Trust in the Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir.
The case was registered suo-moto by NIA about the funding pattern and activities of Al Huda Educational Trust, which is functioning as a frontal entity for Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir, which was declared as an ‘unlawful association’ under UA(P)A in 2019.
Sources said that NIA’s multiple teams carried out these raids based on specific inputs. The raids were conducted in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). (AGENCIES)
Russia-Ukraine war: After deadly airstrikes in Kyiv, Indian embassy issues advisory for its citizens
As per the Ukrainian authorities, the Vladimir Putin-led Russian authorities ordered repeated airstrikes on Kyiv, which led to the deaths of several civilians. After the deadly airstrikes on Ukraine, the Indian authorities issued a key advisory for the citizens who are stuck there.
India on Monday expressed its concern over the hostilities in Ukraine after the airstrikes conducted by the Russian military and urged its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to and within Ukraine, asking them to strictly follow the safety and security guidelines issued by the local authorities.
The advisory comes hours after Russia carried out strikes against multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. Police said at least 10 people were killed and around 60 others were wounded in the attacks across Ukraine.
“In view of the current escalation of hostilities in Ukraine, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to and within Ukraine. They must strictly follow the safety and security guidelines issued by the Ukrainian government and local authorities,” the advisory issued by the Indian Embassy in Kyiv said.
The authorities further added that Indian nationals in Ukraine are expected to inform the embassy about their presence in the country so that when the time comes, the Indian government can reach out to them.
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi expressed his concern regarding the recent escalations in the Russia-Ukraine war, saying that India’s stance on the immediate de-escalation of the situation remains firm.
India records 1,957 new Covid cases, lowest count in 140 days
New Delhi, Oct 11: India logged 1,957 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,46,16,394, while the active cases dipped to 27,374, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.
The death toll climbed to 5,28,822 with eight fatalities which includes three deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.
The active cases comprise 0.06 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.75 per cent, the ministry said.
India’s COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16. It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19.
The country crossed the grim milestone of two crore on May 4 and three crore on June 23 last year. It crossed the four-crore mark on January 25 this year. (Agencies)
Central Govt notifies appointment of Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey as Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh High Court
NEW DELHI, Oct 11: The Central Government on Tuesday notified the elevation of Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey as Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court.
The Supreme Court collegium had recommended his elevation in a meeting of the Collegium headed by Justice of India UU Lalit on September 28.
The decision was taken in the wake of transfer current Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal to the Rajasthan High Court.
Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey was born on December 8, 1960.
He enrolled as an advocate in the year 1984 and started practicing law in the district courts, including revenue courts/ tribunals and also in the High Court.
He was appointed a judge of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in March 2013.