Tag: Jammu and Kashmir

Farhan Majeed becomes Kashmir’s youngest qualified pilot
28Jan By Yusara AskariNo Comments
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Farhan Majeed becomes Kashmir’s youngest qualified pilot

20-year-old Farhan Majeed from the Pulwama district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has become the youngest Kashmiri to obtain the license of a commercial pilot.After passing his 12th class from Mantaqui Higher Secondary School in Pulwama’s Awantipora, Farhan joined the flying academy Global Konnect Aviation Services Pvt Ltd in Uttrakhand to get trained as a commercial pilot.“I received my license as a commercial pilot in November last year,” Farhan said.“There is an airbase of the Indian Air Force and we can hear the sounds of helicopters and other planes all day. This motivated me to become a pilot. I am very proud of being the youngest pilot in Kashmir to holds Indian Commercial Pilot License. All the credit goes to my family and God,” he said.“Everybody has the poten
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Violence-free DDC polls biggest achievement of our administration: J&K LG
28Jan By Yusara AskariNo Comments
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Violence-free DDC polls biggest achievement of our administration: J&K LG

On the occasion of India’s 72nd Republic Day, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha said the holding of violence-free District Development Council (DDC) elections is the biggest achievement of his government.“The DDC polls that were held across Jammu and Kashmir in eight phases in November and December last year were the maiden elections since 1990 that were held without any intervention of separatists and militants. It was for the first time in the past three decades that none of the groups called for poll boycott and people came out to vote without any fear or threat,” Sinha said.“These elections were violence-free as security forces kept militants at bay. There were no threat posters, nor were the political workers and candidates targeted. It should not be construed that
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Post snowfall, power restored in entire Kashmir in just 6 hours
26Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments
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Post snowfall, power restored in entire Kashmir in just 6 hours

It was a strenuous effort by the officials of the power development department of Jammu and Kashmir that ensured restoration of electricity in entire Kashmir division in just six hours after the region witnessed heavy snowfall.According to official data, the snowfall across the Kashmir region caused some glitches in the distribution system bringing the supply down from 1400 MW to 400 MW.In comparison to previous snowfalls, the officials said, the early preparedness was the key in restoring the supply this time. “Our men started work from 4 am; it was because of their efforts that the whole system was up by the Saturday afternoon.”Principal Secretary, Power Department, Rohit Kansal while commending the PDD employees said: “It is for the first time that our department was able to restore pow
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J&K: Dheeraj Gupta reviews Smart City Project for capital cities
26Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments
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J&K: Dheeraj Gupta reviews Smart City Project for capital cities

In a high-level meeting, Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary (Housing and Urban Development) in the government of Jammu and Kashmir reviewed the progress on implementation of ‘Smart City Project’ for twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar at the Civil Secretariat.The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma; Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, Sushma Chauhan and other officers of the concerned department while as Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, PK Pole and Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary participated through video conferencing.Speaking during the meeting, Principal Secretary Gupta said that the smart city project will improve the living standards of the people of both the cities as uninterrupted water and electricity will be provided to the general publ
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J&K: SKUAST distributes backyard poultry units under NABARD
24Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments
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J&K: SKUAST distributes backyard poultry units under NABARD

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology’s (SKUAST) distributed free of cost keystone golden chicks and poultry feed to beneficiaries through the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Ganderbal district.The chicks and feed were distributed among 20 male and 20 female beneficiaries from two adopted villages of Repora and Dignibal of the district under National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) supported project, “Propagation of elite backyard birds for enhancing egg production in rural areas”.Measures for effective implementation of the project with active participation of the beneficiaries were also discussed. In addition, an awareness program on backyard poultry farming was held.The farmers praised the SKUA
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J&K power sector gets real shot in the arm
24Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments
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J&K power sector gets real shot in the arm

A loan assistance of over Rs 11 thousand crores has been approved for the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (ABA) – a liquidity infusion scheme in DISCOMs.The loan assistance of Rs 11,024.47 crore will enable J&K to clear its outstanding payments under power purchases.An MoU for availing of the second tranche of this loan for Rs 5,444.47 crore was signed between J&K Power Development Department, J&K Power Corporation Ltd. and Power Finance Corporation (PFC) in presence of the Principal Secretary PDD, Rohit Kansal at Srinagar, an official statement said.The MoU, it said, was signed by the Director Finance PDD, M.H Malik and Chief Engineer JKPCL, Mohammad Yousuf Baba and Madhu Chakraborty GM, L&D PFC. The MDs of the DISCOMS, Chie
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J&K: Dwivedi meets deputations of industrial unit holders
23Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments
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J&K: Dwivedi meets deputations of industrial unit holders

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, several deputations of industrial unit holders called on Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, to apprise him of various issues confronting them at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar.A deputation of Steel Rolling unit holders led by Mir Waseem requested Commissioner Secretary to expedite the power supply to electric furnace and demanded that electricity be provided to continue the running of units as other sources of fuel are not available in sufficient quantity.The delegation informed Commissioner Secretary that provision of electricity to steel industry will help to reduce carbon footprint.Another deputation of industrial unit holders of Summerbugh Lasjan, led by Shahid Thakur, apprised Commissioner Secret...
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J&K: Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal reviews power situation in Kupwara, Baramulla
23Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments
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J&K: Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal reviews power situation in Kupwara, Baramulla

In a review meeting chaired by Rohit Kansal Principal Secretary to the Jammu and Kashmir government (Power Development Department), it was decided that the augmentation of the capacity of grid station at Delina Baramulla will be completed by December end.With this augmentation, the capacity of Delina Grid Station would double from existing 160 MVA to 320 MVA. This, in turn, will significantly enhance the power supply position to Baramulla and Kupwara districts and bring relief to the people of the twin districts.Later in the day, Principal Secretary Kansal visited the Delina Grid Station and took stock of 160 MV augmentation project. He complimented the engineers and staff for their efforts, and exhorted them to complete the work by December 31, 2020.In another significant decision, it was...
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J&K DDC polls: 51% voter turnout; counting of votes on December 22
20Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments
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J&K DDC polls: 51% voter turnout; counting of votes on December 22

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the District Development Council (DDC) elections concluded on Saturday with an overall voter turnout of approximately 51 per cent.Now, the counting of votes will be taken up on December 22. This was the first time that the union territory exercised its democratic right after the abrogation of Article 370.“In the eighth and final phase of polling on Saturday, nearly 51 per cent turnout was recorded across 28 constituencies spread over 18 districts of the union territory,” State Election Commissioner (SEC) K.K Sharma said.Addressing a press conference, Sharma said the polling was peaceful and largely incident-free, barring a few minor incidents. "We had a successful last phase of the polls which recorded a turnout of 50.98 per cent for the
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J&K LG inaugurates e-Customer Care Centre of KPDCL
14Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments
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J&K LG inaugurates e-Customer Care Centre of KPDCL

Lieutenant Governor of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, inaugurated cloud-based e-Customer Care Centre of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) at Bemina.Speaking on the occasion, Sinha observed that the new facility is aimed at providing real time enquiry and grievance redressal to consumers. “With the functioning of the Customer Care Centre, the Power Supply Grievances Redressal Mechanism has been institutionalized for handling power supply related complaints”, he said.He further assured that the new Centre will ensure minimum downtime and quick power restoration. “Action taken reports will be generated to fix the accountability and ensure transparency.”“The Customer Care Centre, facilitated with modern technology will work round the clock to
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