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Satellite imagery shows China setting up 3 villages near Arunachal, relocates villagers

6Dec

By Joanne SerriehNo Comments

Satellite imagery shows China setting up 3 villages near Arunachal, relocates villagers

New satellite images show that China has constructed at least 3 villages, approximately 5 kilometres from the Bum La pass which lies close to the tri-junction between India, China and Bhutan in western Arunachal Pradesh, with experts saying the move could be aimed at reinforcing its territorial claims along the Arunachal Pradesh frontier.“China has been using a strategy of settling Han Chinese and Tibetan members of the Communist Party along the India border to strengthen its territorial claims and escalate border intrusions,” says China-watcher Dr. Brahma Chellaney.The new satellite images were shared by the open-source intelligence analyst who goes by the name @detresfa on Twitter. In a tweet, @detresfa said there is evidence of “new villages and accommodation similar to what was seen in

Kashmir’s MACC to play in VaadiKashmir T20 Cricket Tournament in Haryana

4Dec

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

Kashmir’s MACC to play in VaadiKashmir T20 Cricket Tournament in Haryana

Mehboob-ul-Alam Cricket Club (MACC), Kashmir is going to participate in ‘Vaadi-e-Kashmir T20 Cricket Tournament’ at SKS Cricket Academy in Haryana’s Kurkshetra.According to a statement, it is the third consecutive year that MACC Kashmir is participating in the tournament outside Jammu and Kashmir (State/ National level).“In order to have a national level exposure and experience the tournament pressure at turf surface we are preparing the local players by these efforts,” Shabir Ahmad Shah, Manager MACC Kashmir was quoted as saying.“We are facilitating the players to participate in the number of tournaments in J&K particularly Kashmir and the players are showing good talent.”The team squad includes Master Mohammad bin Umar (age 9), Aqib Saeed, Waseem Baba (Captain), Faizan Mehraj (Vice C

J&K: Kashmir University holds workshop on Women Empowerment

4Dec

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K: Kashmir University holds workshop on Women Empowerment

With an aim to make women feel more empowered, University of Kashmir in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar organized a two-day workshop through community participation.Registrar Dr Nisar A Mir inaugurated the workshop, organized jointly by the State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW) and Kashmir University’s Department of Social Works, to impart counseling skills to the staff of Mahila Shakti Kendras (MSKs), a centrally-sponsored scheme for empowerment of rural women through community participation.Asserting that women counselors could be enablers of great social transformation, Dr Mir said that it was important to continuously evaluate whether the benefits envisaged in various women empowerment schemes reach the intended beneficiaries at grassroots.“Women counselors can play a lead role in this r

J&K CS chairs maiden meet of UT Steering Committee on covid-19 vaccination

3Dec

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K CS chairs maiden meet of UT Steering Committee on covid-19 vaccination

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam chaired the maiden meeting of the UT Steering Committee to monitor the roll-out of covid-19 vaccination.The Committee reviewed the arrangements being made to ensure hassle-free and time-bound delivery of covid-19 vaccines across the union territory.Administrative Secretaries of the departments of Health & Medical Education, Home, Social Welfare, Housing & Urban Development, Information, Transport, Rural Development, Tribal Affairs, besides Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM) and officers from the Army, CRPF and Northern Railways participated in the meeting, an official handout said.The meeting was informed that various covid-19 vaccines are currently in the third phase of cli...

3Dec

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K DDC polls: 49% turnout in 2nd phase

State Election Commissioner of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, K.K. Sharma informed that 48.62% voter turnout was recorded in the second phase of District Development Council (DDC) polls.“The day passed off peacefully,” Sharma told reporters during a press conference. “There has been no untoward or any law and order issue anywhere in Kashmir or in Jammu.”The SEC said that a large number of people have come out to cast their votes during the second phase of the 2020 DDC polls. He said long queues were seen right from the morning despite severe cold conditions in Kashmir division and hilly areas of Jammu division.“A total of 377401 voters, including 201792 males and 175609 females, out of 795118 voters, voted to choose their representatives in their respective councils,” the

J&K LG inaugurates Guru Nanak Chair, University of Jammu Special Purpose Vehicle Foundation

2Dec

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K LG inaugurates Guru Nanak Chair, University of Jammu Special Purpose Vehicle Foundation

The Lieutenant Governor of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, who is also the Chancellor of University of Jammu, inaugurated Guru Nanak Chair and University of Jammu Special Purpose Vehicle Foundation Building at the University of Jammu.“Recently when Parliament of India passed the Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill, 2020, on the request of UT Government, the Government of India also agreed to the fact that efforts must be made towards promotion and development of the Punjabi language in J&K and today’s occasion is a major step towards this direction”, Sinha said during the inauguration.He also reiterated J&K Government’s commitment towards encouraging and promoting the Punjabi language in the union territory and assured that the government will ta

J&K Lt Governor’s PS reviews progress of ‘Jan Abhiyan’ for Kashmiri migrants

2Dec

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K Lt Governor’s PS reviews progress of ‘Jan Abhiyan’ for Kashmiri migrants

In a high-level meeting, Principal Secretary to Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor, Nitishwar Kumar reviewed the progress being made during ‘Jan Abhiyan’ programme for Kashmir migrants held in October at Jagti, Muthi and Paloura camps.During the meeting, the Principal Secretary sought a detailed report on the beneficiaries under various centrally sponsored and beneficiary-oriented schemes enrolled during the Jan Abhiyan, and beneficiaries availing benefits thereof.He also took stock of the grievances received and redressed during the Abhiyan.The Principal Secretary stressed on the saturation of centrally sponsored and other beneficiary schemes like PM Suraksha Bima Yojana, PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Old Age Pension Scheme, Window Pension Scheme, PM Sukanya Samriddi Yojana, Mission I

J&K: First phase of DDC polls begin, 1475 candidates in fray

30Nov

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K: First phase of DDC polls begin, 1475 candidates in fray

The first phase of the maiden District Development Council (DDC) polls, and the Panchayat by-elections, began on November 28 (Saturday) in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).The polling has begun for the DDC polls and bypolls to panchyats and urban local bodies across Jammu and Kashmir for the first phase of the eight-phase process, the officials said.296 candidates are contesting the first phase of the DDC polls — 172 from Kashmir division and 124 from Jammu. A total of 1,475 candidates are in the fray for the first phase that includes seats for Panchs and Sarpanchs also, officials said.In all, 280 DDC members will be elected in the elections which will end on December 19. The counting will be held on December 22.This is the first major electoral exercise after the

J&K government to upgrade 180 public schools into smart schools

30Nov

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K government to upgrade 180 public schools into smart schools

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Srinagar city administration has embarked on an ambitious project to transform all government schools with owned buildings in the district on modern lines, equipping them with smart facilities and modern infrastructure.Under the project, a total of 180 schools, including 120 in urban areas and 60 in rural areas of the district, are being upgraded in terms of facilities. These schools will be equipped with modern facilities through interventions at infrastructural and operational levels.The project follows the successful completion of the pilot project of modernising 25 selected government schools taken up and completed during the last fiscal year. This was informed in a meeting convened in Srinagar at a Banquet Hall under the chairman...

Snow cleared from Peer Ki Gali mountain pass

29Nov

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

Snow cleared from Peer Ki Gali mountain pass

After a few days of bad weather, the administration moved men and machinery to the Peer Ki Gali mountain pass in the Pir Panjal Range in India’s Jammu and Kashmir.“At least 1 foot of snow had accumulated along the road”, said Fayaz Ahmad, Assistant Engineer, Mechanical Sub-Division Pulwama, adding that the road has been cleared from this side.“It may take some more time to clear snow from the stretch of the road falling under district Poonch in Jammu division”, he informed.The road, however, continued to remain closed for the third straight day on November 16. “It had started snowing near Peer Ki Gali on November 14 forcing the closure of the road”, said another official. He hoped that the road would open soon for trucks.