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Three-tier security deployed for counting of votes in Jammu, Kathua

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#KATHUA: In Jammu and Kashmir, a day ahead of the counting of votes for the 4-Udhampur-Kathua and 5-Jammu-Reasi Lok Sabha constituencies along with the rest of the country, three-tier security has been activated in and around the counting centers in Jammu and Kathua districts.

As per reports that the counting of over 23.94 lakh votes in these two parliamentary constituencies, scheduled for Tuesday, will determine the fate of 34 candidates, including senior BJP leader and Union Minister Jitendra Singh, current Member Parliament from Jammu, Jugal Kishore Sharma and former ministers Choudhary Lal Singh and Raman Bhalla of the Congress.

Returning Officer and Jammu District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya reviewed the security measures, logistics and essential amenities at the counting venues and said the counting process will take place in the Polytechnic College and MAM College. Votes from the seven assembly constituencies will be counted at MAM College, while 11 constituencies will be tallied at the Polytechnic College.

The administration has fully trained the staff and sensitized all polling agents for the counting process. This includes a detailed examination of the deployment of paramilitary and police personnel as well as the set up for counting staff and agents. CCTV cameras have been installed and videography arrangements are in place at the counting centers. In Kathua, three-tier security is also in place for the Udhampur-Kathua Lok Sabha constituency. SSP Kathua, Anayat Ali Choudhary, who took a review visit of the area, said that elaborate security arrangements have been made.

The SSP urges everyone to coordinate with the security forces and police and if there is any problem on the security front, it should be immediately brought to our knowledge. Enhanced security has been deployed along the International Border (IB) and inter-district checkpoints to monitor and prevent any anti-social or anti-national activities.

The counting center for Udhampur Lok Sabha seat is set up at the Government Degree College Kathua, equipped with multi-tier security and 24×7 CCTV surveillance. Votes from 18 assembly segments, including Kathua, Udhampur, Doda, Ramban and Kishtwar, will be counted in designated halls. Three halls are designated for counting Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) votes. Nearly 10 thousand staff members will handle the entire counting process, including transferring Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) from strong rooms to counting halls.

Traffic movement on Jammu-Srinagar national highway to remain suspended tonight

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#NH44: In Jammu and Kashmir, the Traffic Police today informed that traffic movement on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44) will remain suspended in the intervening night of June 3 and 4, owing to urgent repair and maintenance which has to be carried out on the strategic national highway between Ramban and Banihal.

NHAI has said that urgent repair/maintenance has to be carried out on the national highway between Ramban and Banihal during the intervening night of 3rd and 4th of June 2024. All types of vehicular movement will remain suspended tonight.

No movement of any kind of vehicle including fresh perishable/livestock will be allowed on the national highway after 6 PM today from Qazigund towards Ramban. Similarly no vehicular movement shall be allowed from Nagrota, Jammu after 5 PM and from Udhampur 6 PM.

The commuters have been advised to avoid journey on NH-44 till the work is completed and ask the Traffic Control Unit for the latest update at 9419993745, 1800-180-7043.

Cigarettes to be banned in Katra from August 01

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#KATRA : In a significant move to curb tobacco usage and protect public health, the Deputy Commissioner of Reasi, Vishesh Paul Mahajan has announced a complete ban on cigarettes in Katra, effective from August 01, 2024. This announcement was made during a program held in connection with World No Tobacco Day in the holy town of Katra, in Reasi district.

Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the detrimental effects of tobacco on the youth. “Tobacco usage is severely impacting the lives of our youth, and it is imperative that we take strong measures to safeguard their health and future,” he stated.

In light of these concerns, the Deputy Commissioner has decided to implement a complete ban on cigarettes in Katra and announced that such orders are being issued tomorrow. He further stressed that strict actions will be taken against individuals found smoking in public places, ensuring a healthier environment for residents and visitors alike.

In his address, DDC Vishesh Mahajan highlighted the detrimental effects of drug addiction on individuals, families, and society at large. He emphasized the importance of awareness and enforcement measures in combating the menace. He urged students to stay vigilant and seek help if they or anyone they know is struggling with addiction.

This initiative underscores the commitment of the Reasi district administration to promote public health and well-being. The ban is expected to contribute significantly to reducing tobacco-related illnesses and fostering a smoke-free environment in the holy town of Katra.

The event was aimed to educate and sensitize students about the perils of drug abuse and the importance of making informed choices. District Development Commissioner Reasi Vishesh Mahajan was the Chief Guest.

Commandant Yardum Bunkar, CRPF 06 Battalion, Katra, shared insights on the psychological and physical repercussions of drug abuse. He stressed the significance of a supportive community environment in rehabilitation efforts.

SDM Katra Piyush Dhotra; SP Vipan Chandran; Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Katra, Tehsildar Katra, Assistant Director Tourism Katra, EO Municipal Committee Katra, Principal GHSS, Katra, Block Medical Officer Katra and other senior officers present.

Phase III of e-Courts Project would transform Indian Judicial System incredibly: Chief Justice

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#JAMMU: Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, today virtually inaugurated a two day e-Courts Phase III Regional Cluster Workshop for North Zone, High Court(s), which is being held at J&K Judicial Academy, Srinagar.

The delegates from the High Courts of Delhi, Uttrakhand, Rajasthan and Allahabad along with the High Court of J&K and Ladakh are participating in the workshop which is being presided over by the members of e-Committee, Supreme Court of India and the NIC, Pune team.

 The Chief Justice inaugurated the workshop virtually from Jammu wing of the High Court, in presence of Justice Atul Sreedharan, Chairperson IT, Committee, Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Justice Sanjay Dhar & Justice Rahul Bharti, Members, IT Committee, High Court of J&K and Ladakh.

Justice Sanjay Dhar graced the occasion in person while other members of the IT Committee along with Justice Vinod Chatterjee Koul, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri & Justice Muhammad Yousuf Wani, joined  the event virtually from Jammu Wing of the High Court.

In his inaugural address, the Chief Justice while embarking on the journey of the e-Courts project deliberated as to how it helped in streamlining the management and transition of various facets of judicial dispensation by overcoming various challenges encountered during the journey.

While highlighting the advantages of the technology, Justice Kotiswar emphasized that his addressing the participants in today’s workshop seamlessly through virtual mode and joining of Joint Secretary, Department of Justice, Government of India was made possible only because of technological advancement made in the Judicial infrastructure. He expressed happiness that the fear developed due to intervention of technology was overcome and Justice delivery system has become not only convenient but also transparent and accessible to the common masses with introduction of Case Information System, Digitisation, E-filing, and E-payment etc. The Chief Justice emphasised that Phase III is going to transform the overall Indian Judicial Scenario in the coming days in incredible ways.

In his special address, Justice Sanjay Dhar, Member IT Committee, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, shared the historical perspective of development of e-courts project and hoped that its Phase III will prove to be a boon in the justice delivery system. He lauded the contribution of Justice Badar Durez Ahmad, former Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, for  providing impetus to the e-Courts initiatives both in the High Court and District Judiciary of J&K. He urged the delegates to derive maximum advantage out of the present workshop.

Joint Secretary, Department of Justice, Government of India, P.P Pandey, virtually addressed the inaugural session from New Delhi and complimented all the stakeholders for timely achieving the targets of e-Courts project. He also expressed optimism by stating that phase III of the e-Courts project will bring the Indian Judicial system far ahead in the world so far as the use of technology is concerned. He assured full support of the Department of Justice, Government of India in the execution of the project.

Arulmozhi Selvi, Member (Human Resources) E-Committee, Supreme Court of India, addressing the participants, stated that it was the initiative of the Chief Justice of India, to organise such workshops in different zones of the Country so that the developments in technology and the needs of the Project are brought to the doorstep of the actual stakeholders.

Earlier, Director, J&K Judicial Academy, Y.P.Bourney, presented a formal welcome address.

The proceedings of the event were conducted by Anoop Kumar Sharma, Registrar Computers (IT) cum Central project Coordinator, High Court of J&K and Ladakh who also presented formal vote of thanks.

Other dignitaries and guests who graced the occasion included D.C.Raina, Advocate General, Tahir Shamsi, Deputy Solicitor General, India, Shahzad Azeem, Registrar General, Jawad Ahmad, PDJ, Srinagar, Tasleem Arief, Registrar Vigilance, Rajendra Sapru, Registrar Rules, Sandeep Kour, Registrar Judicial (Jammu), Prem Sagar, Secretary, High Court Legal Services Committee, Rajni Sharma, Joint Registrar (Judicial), Jammu and Abdul Bari, Joint Registrar (Judicial), Srinagar.

The event was also live streamed on YouTube channel of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh.

Dulloo visits GMC, enquires about health of Akhnoor bus accident victims

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JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today visited Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, to enquire about the health of the injured of Akhnoor bus mishap.

The Chief Secretary termed the incident as tragic and unfortunate and directed the hospital authorities to ensure best medicare for the injured for their speedy recovery.

He prayed for those who lost their lives in the road mishap. He extended heartfelt condolences to their families saying that the government would extend all necessary facilities to the accident victims. He assured that best medical care would be provided to the injured.

The Chief Secretary directed the administration to enquire into the causes of the road accident so that such incidents are avoided in future.

After preliminary investigations, the Administration had suspended 6 officials of the transport Department for dereliction of duty.

Pertinent to mention here that a bus carrying pilgrims to Shiv Khori Shrine met an accident here in Akhnoor area killing 22 passengers and injuring many others.

The local administration immediately came into action and carried out rescue operation. All the bodies were recovered and injured were taken to GMC Jammu for treatment.

LG Manoj Sinha votes in his village

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UTTAR PRADESH: LG Manoj Sinha Cast his vote in Mohanpura village, Mohammadabad Assembly Constituency, Ballia PC. LG urge all voting today to turnout in record numbers and strengthen our democracy by exercising their franchise.

Govt suspends 6 officials, initiates in-depth enquiry after Akhnoor accident that claimed 22 lives

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#JAMMU: In Jammu and Kashmir, the Government today suspended six officials including Motor Vehicle Inspector posted at Regional Transport Officer, Kathua and attached them to the office of Transport Commissioner, J&K Jammu with immediate effect.

As per reports that the move comes after twenty-two pilgrims mainly from Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, on way to Shivkhori Shrine in Reasi district were killed and sixty-nine others were injured when the bus, they were travelling in, fell into a deep gorge near Tanda in Akhnoor sub district of Jammu district yesterday. The dead included six children and eight women while the injured also included seventeen children and twenty-nine women.

The Government has initiated an enquiry, and the appointed IO has been directed to conduct in-depth enquiry and submit the report along with recommendations for the conduct/dereliction and non-performance of duties on part of officers/officials within one week’s time positively.

Additional Secretary (Technical), Secretariat of Road Safety Council, J&K, Parmvir Singh is appointed as Inquiry Officer who will conduct in-depth enquiry for non performance of their legitimate duties.

Elaborate arrangements put in place for counting of votes for Udhampur PC

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#KATHUA: The election authorities have put in place adequate arrangements for counting of votes for the 4-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency. There are 12 candidates in fray for the Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency.

The counting will be held at Government Degree College Kathua, secured with multi-tier security and round-the-clock CCTV surveillance to ensure a free and fair election process.

Votes from all 18 assembly segments, including Kathua, Udhampur, Doda, Ramban, and Kishtwar, will be counted in dedicated halls assigned to each Assembly Constituency. Additionally, three halls have been designated for the counting of Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) votes.

A total of 225 tables have been set up for the counting process, with three personnel assigned to each table. For ETPBS votes, 60 tables have been designated, also with three persons per table.

Nearly 10,000 staff members will be involved in the counting process, including the transfer of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) from the Strong Room to the counting halls. Each table will be supervised by a counting agent, a micro observer, and a supervisor, along with each Assistant Returning Officer (ARO).

CCTV surveillance of the EVM Strong Rooms has been shared with political party representatives since the safe deposit of EVMs after polling.

A Counting Control Room has been equipped with the necessary logistics to compile and update hourly trends throughout the day. The entire process will be executed and monitored under the supervision of Dr. Rakesh Minhas, Returning Officer for the 4-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency, who is also the District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner of Kathua.

A fully functional and well-equipped Election Media Centre has been established to facilitate media personnel. The centre features LED screens with DTH connections for continuous news access and WiFi to ensure internet connectivity. Provisions for displaying hourly trends have been made to keep everyone updated with the latest results. Media personnel will have controlled access to the counting process as per the Election Commission of India (ECI) guidelines.

Meanwhile, the training of all stakeholders to be involved in Counting in votes has been successfully completed on Thursday.

 Returning Officer Dr Rakesh Minhas said that adequate logistics and security arrangements have been made to undertake the Counting of Votes for Parliamentary Constituency. “Besides catering to the necessary human resource and other logistics Food, water, and refreshments will be provided to all individuals involved in the counting process on June 4, ensuring their well-being throughout the day” he added.

Streamline riding surface, ensure two way traffic on Jammu-Srinagar NH by June 10: CS to NHAI

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#SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today set deadline of June 10 for streamlining of riding surface and ensuring two way traffic movement on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in view of upcoming Shri Amarnathji pilgrimage and fruit season in the Union Territory.

The Chief Secretary was addressing a meeting held with all the concerned to take stock of road condition and the current traffic scenario on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.

Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir/Jammu, IG, Traffic, Secretary Transport, Secretary PWD, RO, NHAI besides Deputy Commissioners of Ramban, Udhampur, Kathua and Samba attended the meeting while outstation officers participated virtually.

The Chief Secretary took cognizance of the time being taken, at present, by both the Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) and Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) to reach from one capital city to another. He enquired about the condition of the road and the bottlenecks impeding smooth movement of traffic.

Dulloo took detailed appraisal of nearly two dozen spots on this road where commuters are facing inconvenience in their journey. He impressed upon the NHAI, Regional Officer, Jammu, to take all possible measures to improve the riding surface of the road and ensure simultaneous two way traffic on it by 10th of June this year.

He asked for taking swift steps like enhancing width of the carriage way besides black topping all the stretches where traffic snarls  are occurring due to rough surface of the road. He enjoined upon the concerned divisional and district administration to identify all such spots which needs immediate improvement so that no adversity is faced during the upcoming yatra and fruit season when thousands of fruit laden trucks are bound to cross this Highway on daily basis.

The Chief Secretary asked about the causes behind worsening condition of roads on the highway including Dalwas, Old Passi, Mehard, Marog (Ramban), Pratap Nallah (Digdol), Khooni Nallah, Panthyal, Magarkote, Higni, Lower Nachlana and Kishtwari Pather. He also sought feedback from the Traffic, DCs and NHAI about the measures to be taken in this regard and fixed deadline for ironing out these difficulties in coordination with all stakeholders.

Dulloo asked the executing agencies to improve the Kathua-Katra stretch of the Highway besides ensuring its blacktopping before 20th of June without any further delay. He asked the Div Com Jammu to personally monitor this work and submit report daily on this account.

He also took stock of the physical progress achieved on construction of grade separators at Bemina, Sanat Nagar and Nowgam crossings in Srinagar. He also reviewed the work done, so far, on the overhead Railway crossing Bridge near Bijbehara. He asked for expediting work on all these projects for timely completion.

In a presentation given by IG Traffic, Bhim Sen Tuti, a detailed analysis of the previous traffic halts along with their durations was highlighted. The reasons for each such disruption was spotlighted and the cause of suspensions experienced this month were particularly brought to fore.

It was informed that the incessant rains on 29th and 30th of April had eroded the loop of the old road at Magerkote which was used to pass traffic in one direction. It was added that the construction work on fly-overs, via-ducts and tunnels at several locations is sometimes causing difficulty in smooth passage of traffic.

It was also revealed that the traffic Department in collaboration with the district administration Ramban have identified 19 spots for taking certain corrective measures there. The steps like road widening, compacting and blacktopping at these stretches would be finished in next couple of weeks by taking a dry day in between, the meeting was apprised

The meeting was informed that the road condition would be substantially upgraded by NHAI before the onset of fruit, vegetable season and commencement of Shri AmarnathJi yatra this year for convenience of all the travellers going to and fro from Srinagar to Jammu and vice-versa.

Jammu reels under severe heat wave, mercury settles at 43 degrees celsius on Monday

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#JAMMU: In Jammu and Kashmir the mercury continued its upward trend in Jammu on Monday with the maximum temperature settling at 43 degrees Celsius. As per the weathermen, the day’s temperature in Jammu was recorded at 42.8 degrees Celsius while minimum temperature remained at 24.7 degrees Celsius.

The current weather condition remains from the past 10 days and the maximum temperature in the temple city crossed the 40 degree Celsius mark for the first time this season on May 16. The upward trend in the temperatures has prompted the local residents to stay indoors during day time and seek early summer vacation in the schools of their wards.

The prevailing heat wave conditions also intensified power and water woes in many parts of the region. Meanwhile, in view of the prevailing weather forecast and the observation of sustained high temperatures, the MeT department issued an advisory and urged people to take necessary measures and implement the heat wave advisories and follow the “do’s and don’ts to address the challenges posed by the heat wave.”

The weathermen advised the general population to stay hydrated, drink sufficient water, carry drinking water, use oral rehydration solution,(ORS), fruit juice some added salt, stay covered, wear loose clothes garments, cover their head, and traditional headgear during exposure to direct heat, stay indoors as much as possible.

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