Saturday February 9, 20194 DISTRICTS

STATE TIMES NEWS BHADARWAH: The record-breaking snowfall onThursday has thrown life outof gear in entire Chenabregion, especially inBhadarwah Valley, whichreceived maximum snowcausing massive power out-ages, traffic disruptions andeven causing widespreaddamage to apple cultivationand other crops in the hillyregion. Entire regionremained powerless sinceWednesday and all the roadsremained closed for the sec-

ond day on Friday.Locals in Bhadarwah town

were up in arms against theadministration, as accordingto them despite improvementin weather, administrationfailed to initiate restorationwork to clear the snow even inthe town itself.

According to reports, entireChenab region receivedrecord breaking snowfall onThursday but BhadarwahValley was the worst hit by theFebruary snowstorm as inBhadarwah town 3.5 feet ofsnow was recorded while in

peripheral areas accumula-tion of snow was even more atSartingal, Bheja, Haliyan,Runta, Manthla, Kansar,Dharmunda, Shankhoja,Laksaru and Hanga 4 feet ofsnow was recorded.Meanwhile 4.5 feet wasreported to have accumulatedat Chinchora, Ghuraka,Trabbi, Thanalla and Basti.

Although weather improvedon Friday morning as Suncame out of the clouds afterthree days of inclementweather but locals allegedthat civil administrationremained in deep slumber asauthorities failed to even initi-ate any type of restorationprocess to resume the essen-tial services including electric-ity, road connectivity, potablewater supply, governmentration and kerosene oildepots.

When contacted by this cor-respondent, ADC BhadarwahDr Ravi Kumar Bhartirefused to answer any of thequeries regarding restorationprocess with a plea that hewill come back with a state-ment soon.

Record breaking snowstorm throwslife out of gear in Chenab region

People walking through snow-covered street of Bhadarwah.

STATE TIMES NEWSNOWSHERA: Armyorganised military cere-monies at JadunathMemorial. Nowshera tocommemorate the gallantaction and supreme sacri-fice of Naik JadunathSingh, PVC and countlessother martyrs. The cere-monies were a true reflec-tion of the militarygrandeur and patriotic fer-vor.

The wreath laying cere-mony and an excellent dis-play by the military bandrekindled the patriotic sen-timent of all present. Theoccasion was honoured bythe presence of Lieutenant

General Paramjit Singh,General OfficerCommanding, WhiteKnight Corps, MajorGeneral H Dharmarajan.General OfficerCommanding, Ace ofSpades Division andBrigadier SameerSrivastava, Commander,Nowshera Brigade,amongst the other promi-nent civil and military dig-nitaries.

Multi-Specialtymedical camp and artificiallimb donation camp werealso organised as part ofremembrance under which30 wheel chairs, 20 crutch-es, 10 hearing aids and

eight blind sticks donatedto beneficiaries includingmen and women from theNowshera Tehsil.

The multi-specialty campwas augmented by ShriMata Vaishno DeviNarayana Super-SpecialtyHospital, Katra by provid-ing state of art two mobilescreening buses forMammography, ECG. LabInvestigations and on spotX-Ray facilities. The eventconcluded with a wellthought and colourful cul-tural performance by schoolchildren and felicitation ofVeer Naris, War Veteransand relatives of late NaikJadunath Singh.

Nowshera pays tributes to fallen heroes

Tributes being paid to martyr while students presenting cultural item.

STATE TIMES NEWSUDHAMPUR: With a viewto provide income support toall small and marginal farm-ers under 'Pradhan MantriKisan Samman Nidhi'(PMKSN) scheme, DistrictDevelopment Commissioner,Udhampur Ravinder Kumartoday chaired a meeting ofDistrict Officers of differentdepartments to review effec-tive implementation of thescheme in the district.

A detailed discussion wereheld on various aspectsregarding uploading of bene-ficiaries data, activation ofbeneficiaries accounts,preparation of list of exclu-sive categories, collection ofData and organization ofcamps etc.

While addressing the meet-ing, the DDC said that themain objective of launchingthis scheme is to supplementthe financial needs of thefarmers in procuring variousinputs to ensure proper crophealth and appropriateyields. He said that thefarmers who fall under thiscategory up to 2 hectaresshall be provided benefits of

Rs-6000 per annum perfamily.

DDC directed the officersof concerned departmentsto activate men and machin-ery and to expedite theprocess for effective imple-mentation of this schemes atgrass root level in the dis-trict so that the farmers canavail benefits of thesescheme. In this regard heasked the officers to consti-tute a district as well as Sub-Division level monitoringcommittees to monitor allthe activities. Besides thishe instructed the officers toactivate Zone level teamsalso.

Additional DistrictDevelopment Commissioner,Ashok Kumar, AssistantCommissioner Development,Neelam Khajuria, DistrictInformation Officer, Er.Sajad Bashir Somberia,Chief Horticulture Officer,Brij Vallabh Gupta, besidesother district officers andZonal Head JK bank A.PSingh, cluster Head JKbank and representatives ofother banks were present inthe meeting.

DDC for effective implementationof PMKSN Scheme

STATE TIMES NEWSRAMBAN: DistrictD e v e l o p m e n tCommissioner (DDC),Ramban Showkat AijazBhat on Friday toured atBatote area to review sta-tus of availability of essen-tial commodities andrestoration of essentialservices besides inspectingsnow, road clearance opera-tions and obtaining publicfeedback from public in thisregard.

DDC was accompanied by

the ADC Dr. BasharatHussain, CMO, Dr. Saif-u-Din Khan, Xen of PDD,and officers of otherdepartments.

DDC took stock of snowand road clearance opera-tions from Batote to patni-top and link roads besidesrestoration of electricityand water supply in affect-ed areas and availability ofessential commodities. Hedirected the concerned offi-cers to restore all linkroads as early as possible.

DDC informed thatrestoration work of water,power and road connectivi-ty was initiated on warfooting after stop of snow-fall in entire district.

He also checked the avail-ability of ration, LPG,kerosene and other itemsand directed the concernedofficers to ensure properdistribution at concerneddepots. DC directedTehsildar to access the lossof locals caused by theheavy snowfall.

He also interacted withthe public at various placesand heard their grievances,besides passing on spotdirections for its redressal.He directed to all officersto stay in their headquar-ters and keep men andmachinery are on high alertin view of the snow predic-tion for the next days.

Later DDC visited Sher-e-Kashmir MemorialEmergency HospitalBatote to assess the qualityof medical services, heatingarrangements, punctuality

of staff and patient care atthe health institute espe-cially during ongoing snowseason. He inspectedwards of the hospital andinteracted with the patientsand checked the availabilityof medicines the medicalfacilities being provided tothe patients in hospital.KISHTWAR: DeputyCommissioner, Kishtwar,Angrez Singh Rana onFridayvisited Kishtwartown and adjoining areas tomonitor the status of essen-tial services and snow clear-ance operations.

During his tour, he visiteddistrict hospital, bus stand,Dak Bunglow, Giri nagarand other adjoining areas ofKishtwar town.

At district hospital, he metpatients and enquired aboutthe well-being. He directedconcerned officers to ensureproper heating system inhospitals as well as theavailability of sufficientmedicines. He directed tokeep the emergency sectionfully equipped and ready to

meet any situation due toheavy snowfall.

He also met public deputa-tion and listened to theirissues and on spot direc-tions were passed to con-cerned officers for promptredressal.

DC impressed upon theofficers to expedite restora-tion of power supply, interand intra district road con-

nectivity including high-ways, drinking water sup-ply, traffic management,

operationalization of ensur-ing adequate stock of essen-tial food items, LPG andKerosene oil etc.

RAJOURI: DistrictDevelopment commissionerRajouri Mohammad AijazAsad on Friday convened ameeting to review the statusof essential services andsnow clearance operationsafter the incessant down-

pour in the district.The meeting was informed

that of 102 electricity feed-

ers, 88 are functional, sevenare non-functional, andseven are partially function-al and work on restoringfeeders is in progress. Itwas informed that men andmachinery have been deput-ed for the restoration ofHT/LT network.

While taking stock ofPHE sector, it was informedthat of 211 water supplyschemes in division Rajouri,only 10 have been affecteddue to incessant rains andsnowfall. In Nowshera sub-division, all the 164 watersupply schemes are runningsmoothly with minor prob-lems like low voltage.

Regarding road connectiv-ity, five roads of PMGSYand eight PWD roads areclosed due to snow accumu-lation. It was said that ade-quate men and machineryare working round-the-clockand roads will be cleared ofsnow by today evening.

While taking stock of foodgrains, it was also apprisedthat sufficient stock of foodgrains is available in the dis-

trict, and the full quota ofthe month has reached atthe respective godowns forfurther distributions to theconsumers.

DDC asked the officers tobe proactive and ensure thatthere are no interruptions inessential services particu-larly food grains water sup-ply, kerosene oil, electricitysupply and clearance ofroads.

All the officers weredirected to remain presentat their respectiveHeadquarters and take pre-cautionary measures to savethe life and property of thepeople residing in avalancheprone areas.

ADDC, Rajouri,Mohammad Rashid, ACRRajouri, MohammadAshraf, SE PHE, ExecutiveEngineer PHE, Sunil Koul,Executive engineer PDD,Munshi Khan, AssistantDirector FCS&CA,Mohammad Mukhtar andother engineers of con-cerned departments attend-ed the meeting.

Snowfall: DDCs inspect restoration of roads, essential supplies

DDC Ramban Showkat Aijaz Bhat taking stock of roadclearance operation.

DC Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana taking stock of postsnowfall situation.

STATE TIMES NEWS KATHUA: A legal awarenesscamp was organized regarding'Protection of Children fromSexual Abuse' at Govt. Hr. Sec.School, Budhi of Kathuaunder the chairmanship ofDistrict Legal ServicesAuthority, Sanjeev Gupta(Pr.District & Sessions Judge

Kathua).Chairman Tehsil Legal

Services Committee (ChiefJudicial Magistrate) Kathua,Kusum Pandita was the chiefguest on this occasion whereas,Secretary District LegalServices Authority (SubJudge) Kathua, Aarti Mohanpresided over the function.

At the outset, CJM explainedto the girl students about dif-ference between good touchand bad touch and the power ofsaying no to any kind of childabuse. Sub Judge Kathua alsospoke in detail about the kindof child abuse and variousagencies which can beapproached by the children forredressal of their grievances.Principal of the School,Shakuntala Munde appreciat-ed the programme andrequested the DLSA andTLSC to organize more suchprogrammes.

DLSA organises legal awareness camp for students

STATE TIMES NEWSREASI: NationalDeworming Day wasobserved at GovernmentGirls Higher SecondarySchool Reasi.

Chief Medical OfficerReasi, Dr Parminder Singhinaugurated the event inpresence of MedicalSuperintendent DH ReasiDr. P.S. Thakur, Dr. AmitBajaj Nodal Officer,Principal Govt. Girls HigherSecondary School Reasi andother Officers/Officials ofHealth & EducationDepartment.

As part of this programme,children and adolescentsaged between one to 19years in all the schools andAnganwadis of District Reasiwould be given TabletAlbendazole .

A child not dewormed onNational Deworming Daydue to absenteeism or sick-

ness will be dewormed on'mop-up day' which would beobserved on February 14.

The lectures regardingDeworming and GoodHygienic practices weregiven by CMO Reasi Dr.Parminder Singh, MedicalSuperintendent DH ReasiDr. P.S. Thakur and Dr.

Amit Bajaj Nodal Officerwherein they explained thatthe deworming with the safeand beneficial Albendazoletablet is an evidence- based,globally accepted and effec-tive solution to control intes-tinal worm infections.

UDHAMPUR: NationalDeworming Day was

observed in districtUdhampur on. AdditionalDistrict DevelopmentCommissioner UdhampurAshok Kumar inauguratedthe campaign at BrahmrishiBawra Shanti Vidya PeethHr.Sec.School Udhampur bydistributing the Albendazoletablets among the students.The children in the age groupof 1-19 years. The left outchildren if any will be coveredduring the mop up roundscheduled for 14th ofFeb.2019.CMO UdhampurDr.K.C Dogra, PO ICDSRimpy Orhi, CEO EducationTarsem Lal, Dy.CMO Dr.Santosh Sharma, DHODr.Janak Raj, BMO TikriDr.Samir Koul and PrincipalBBSVP Kotwal were presenton the occasion. NationalDeworming Day was also inRamnagar, Chenani, Tikri,Majalta, Basantgarh,Panchari, District Hospital.

National Deworming Day observed

Albendazole tablets being given to students at Udhampur.

STATE TIMES NEWS UDHAMPUR: ContinuingRoad Safety Week, MotorVehicle Department underthe supervision of ARTORachna Sharma organisedan awareness camp GHSSUdhampur on the theme of'Sadak Surakha, JeevanRaksha'

While addressing the stu-dents, ARTO RachnaSharma make the studentsaware about theme of roadsafety week 'SadakSuraksha, Jeevan Raksha'which is being celebrating inthe entire state with zealand enthusiasm. Creatingawareness about good roadsense and road safety,ARTO Rachna advised thegirls to follow traffic rulesand be responsible whilewalking or driving on road.

SAMBA: MVD Samba

also organised awarenessprogramme at BorderVillage Rajpura. ARTOSamba Romesh Samotraalong with TehsildarRajpura Ajay Bharti, DySPTraffic Behari Lal, MVDInspector Surinder Kumar

and Madan Lal were alsopresent.

The department gave freehelmets to the two wheelerriders and advised them toproper use of helmet whileriding and avoids fatalinjuries.

Road Safety Week: Students makeaware of traffic rules

Helmets being gifted to two wheeler riders at Samba.

DC finalises modalitiesfor implementation of

PM-KISANSTATE TIMES NEWS

RAJOURI: DistrictD e v e l o p m e n tCommissioner Rajouri,Mohammad Aijaz Asadtoday ordered constitutionof district level monitoringcommittee for implementa-tion of recently announcedPradhan Mantri KisanSamman Nidhi(PM-KISAN).

A meeting in this regardwas held at district head-quarter which was chairedby DDC RajouriMohammad Aijaz Assadand officers from allieddepartments took part init.

In this meeting, sanctionwas accorded for constitu-tion of a district level mon-itoring committee withDistrict DevelopmentCommissio-ner Rajouri asits chairman, AdditionalDistrict DevelopmentCommissioner as nodalofficer while ACDevelopment AkhtarHussain Qazi, ACRevenue MohammadAshraf, Chief AgricultureOfficer Mohammad Younis,Chief Horticulture OfficerMohammad Iqbal, DistrictInformatics OfficerMuzaffer Mir and LeadDistrict Manager SunilSharma as its members.

Furthermore, field imple-mentation committees forcollection of data /under-taking from beneficiariesregarding 'PM-KISAN'shall have agricultureextension assistants, pat-waris, VLWs, GRS.

It was also impressedupon all the officers toensure that PM-Kisan isimplemented in letter andspirit so that farmers getthe intended benefit out ofit.

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STATE TIMES NEWS RAJOURI: LambastingKashmir-centric politicalparties, senior BJP leaderand MLC Vibodh Gupta onFriday said that these par-ties should not drag IndianArmy into politics andasked them to stay within

limits as army guard theentire length and breadth ofthe country facing extremeconditions that they can'teven imagine.

MLC was speaking at aparty meeting in Karrianvillage. He condemnedMehabooba Mufti's state-

ments and said that theentire State is closelywatching her overwhelmingsupport and sympathy forthe terrorists. "She is tryingto break the morale of thearmy men but BJP standswith them and martyredAurangzeb father's decisionto join BJP manifests thisfact", he added. He furthersaid that there is no truthin Mehabhooba's statementand should not be takenseriously.

Others who present on theoccasion were Balwant Raj,Sonu Bakshi, Shishu Bala,Narayan Dass, MadenKumar, Manoj KumarSharma, Mohd Rafiq,Mintu Sharma, MohdSageer, Kanti Devi,Gunshal Devi, MeenaKumari, Kunti Devi,Sheetal Devi and RenuBala.

Don't drag army into politics, staywithin limits: Vibodh to oppn

MLC Vibodh Gupta addressing a public gathering at Rajouri.

STATE TIMES NEWS KATHUA: Students ofKartar Public School,Barnoti celebrated BasantPanchami on Friday in a joy-ous manner. They held aspecial assembly and pre-sented speeches and songs.They recalled that this festi-val is celebrated every yearto mark the onset of springseason. In fact, it is cele-brated all over the sub-conti-nent.

The tiny tots were dressed

in bright colours of spring,yellow, green and red. Theypaid floral tributes toSaraswati, the goddess ofknowledge. Songs weresung in praise of the deity ofeducation, music and knowl-edge.

Nirmaljit Singh, Chairmanof KPS greeted the studentsand staff on this occasionand implored them to seekthe path of wisdom andrighteousness, avoiding thematerialistic pursuits.

KPS celebrates Basant Panchami

Faculty along with students during the event at Kathua.