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  • CM Omar Abdullah visits Udhampur to oversee restoration of NH-44 at Thard

    CM Omar Abdullah visits Udhampur to oversee restoration of NH-44 at Thard

    CM directs officials to expedite work on the highway
    UDHAMPUR, SEPTEMBER 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the affected stretch of NH-44 at Thard Udhampur to take stock of the ongoing restoration works.
    He was accompanied by Javed Ahmed Rana, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs; Balwant Singh Mankotia, MLA Chenani; Saloni Rai, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur; Amod Ashok Nagpure, SSP Udhampur; Adil Hamid, SSP Traffic; besides senior officers and members of the local public.
    During the visit, R.S. Yadav, Regional Officer J&K NHAI, briefed the Chief Minister about the progress of works including widening, metalling, and restoration of the second tube of NH-44.
    He also apprised him of the current single-lane traffic arrangements in place to manage vehicular movement.
    The Chief Minister directed the NHAI authorities to expedite the restoration process to ease the movement of commuters and the general public. He instructed the executing agencies to mobilize additional men and machinery to ensure timely completion, underlining that safe and smooth road connectivity is the top priority of the Government.
    Later, the Chief Minister interacted with local residents at Thard, patiently listening to their grievances.
    He assured them that the Government is making every possible effort to fully restore NH-44 at the earliest and provide necessary relief to both commuters and the public.

  • CM visits Kalaban, Poonch to review land subsidence damage; sanctions immediate relief for affected families

    CM visits Kalaban, Poonch to review land subsidence damage; sanctions immediate relief for affected families

    POONCH, SEPTEMBER 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited Kalaban in Poonch district to take stock of the damage caused by land subsidence in the area.
    He was accompanied by Minister for Jal Shakti, Forests and Tribal Affairs, Javed Rana, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, and other senior officers.
    The Chief Minister personally inspected the affected site and obtained a firsthand appraisal of the situation. He interacted with the locals and affected families, assuring them of all possible support from the Government.
    To provide immediate relief, the Chief Minister sanctioned ₹38 lakh for the affected families in addition to the ₹50 lakh already sanctioned under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). He reiterated that it is the Government’s duty to extend maximum possible assistance to the people during such difficult times.
    During his interactions, the Chief Minister emphasized that the Government stands firmly with the affected families and will ensure all necessary measures for their rehabilitation.
    Highlighting the broader impact of this year’s heavy rains across Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Minister said that almost every district has suffered damage to infrastructure and private property. He added that the Government has been extending all possible help to the people and noted that a Central Team has recently visited J&K to assess the losses. He expressed hope for a relief package for Jammu and Kashmir on the pattern of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

  • Doda on Edge: Internet, Mobile Services Shut, Schools Closed till Sept 14

    Doda on Edge: Internet, Mobile Services Shut, Schools Closed till Sept 14

    Doda, Sep 11, : The arrest of sitting MLA Mehraj Malik has entered its fourth day, with large parts of Doda district reeling under restrictions and severe disruptions in daily life.

    Authorities have kept Section 163 in force across the district. Internet services have been suspended for the past three days, while mobile connectivity in Bhalesa, Kahara, and Chilli Pingal has remained shut for two days.

    Police and paramilitary forces including SSB, CRPF, and CISF have been deployed in strength at multiple locations. Officials have ordered the closure of schools across Doda till September 14.

    Locals complain of an acute shortage of ration, drinking water, and other essential commodities. Electricity supply has also remained disrupted for the last three days in Thathri, Gandoh Bhalesa, Chilli Pingal, and Kahara, worsening the crisis.

    The restrictions and outages have left locals distressed as normal life continues to remain paralyzed in the district.

  • DC Jammu holds public meeting in 3 villages of Pargwal tehsil

    DC Jammu holds public meeting in 3 villages of Pargwal tehsil

    Takes stock of developmental works, flood damage, assures comprehensive relief
    JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 09: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr Rakesh Minhas met residents and inspected developmental infrastructure works in Pargwal area today. He also assessed flood damage while delivering relief material to affected families. He assured reconstruction plan for damage to public infrastructure.
    During the public meetings held at Pargwal, Gurha Manhasa and Haripur Kona with MLA Mohan Lal Bhagat also present, detailed discussions and deliberations were held. The meeting also provided a platform for direct dialogue between officials and the residents.
    Addressing the gathering, Dr Minhas reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to sustainable development and systematic recovery.
    The public raised concerns about damaged roads and bridges that have disrupted connectivity; need for enhanced healthcare facilities, restoration of interrupted water supply system, while demanding for new bore wells.
    Beyond the public meeting, Dr Minhas conducted a detailed ground assessment of flood damage across the tehsil. He inspected the construction status of the Indri Pattan Bridge and assured early resumption of its construction work. He also visited several flood-affected villages to review recovery needs. The Deputy Commissioner also prioritised assessment of essential supply chain and relief distribution mechanism.
    The officers present included Additional Deputy Commissioner Ansuya Jamwal, Sub Divisional Magistrate Satish Sharma, Tehsildar Manjeet Singh and other district officers.

  • DC Poonch visits flood-affected area of Kalaban – Mendhar

    DC Poonch visits flood-affected area of Kalaban – Mendhar

    Assures timely relief, Restoration

    POONCH, SEPTEMBER 09: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today conducted an extensive visit to the flood-affected area of Kalaban in Sub Division Mendhar, where recent heavy rains have caused severe damage to houses, roads, and other critical infrastructure due to landslides and road sinking.

    Accompanied by SDM Mendhar Imran Kataria, Executive Engineers, and other concerned officers, the Deputy Commissioner assessed the ground situation and interacted with the affected residents to understand their grievances.

    Several families reported the complete or partial collapse of their homes and snapping of essential services such as water and electricity supply. The Deputy Commissioner gave on-spot directions to the concerned departments to restore basic amenities without delay.

    In a prompt response, the Deputy Commissioner provided relief materials, including tents, ration, medical supplies, and other essential.

  • Dy CM takes on ground assessment of the damage due to flash flood

    Dy CM takes on ground assessment of the damage due to flash flood

    Visits Sidra, Majeen, Lower Rangoora Dawara Chowk
    JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 09: In order to take the on ground assessment of the damage due to heavy rainfall and flash flood recently, the Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today conducted an extensive tour of Jammu city.
    The Deputy Chief Minister visited low-lying and worst-hit localities of Sidra, Majeen, Lower Rangoora and Dawara Chowk. He also interacted with the flood victims, and assessed the extent of damage caused to residential houses, agricultural fields, public utilities and road networks in these areas.
    He directed the administration to provide immediate relief in the form of ration, clean drinking water, medicines, and temporary shelter facilities to all affected families.
    Taking a serious view of the damage caused to public infrastructure, the Dy CM asked officials of the concerned departments to prepare a comprehensive assessment report of losses for immediate submission to the Government, so that adequate compensation and rehabilitation packages can be extended to the affected families at the earliest.
    While interacting with the flood affected families, Surinder Choudhary assured them that the Government is committed to their welfare. He expressed solidarity with the victims and reiterated that providing timely relief and rehabilitation remains the topmost priority of the Omar Abdullah led Government.
    The Dy CM reiterated the government’s commitment to stand with the affected people, ensuring that departments should work together for speedy relief, proper rehabilitation, and long-term safety of residents.
    Later, the Deputy Chief Minister also made a surprise visit to DIC Jammu and reviewed the functioning. He checked the attendance register and stressed on maintaining punctuality in the office.
    Surinder Choudhary emphasized the need for prompt service delivery, better management of public inflow and improved infrastructure. He also stressed that benefits of all government schemes should reach the last person in line in real-time and asked the officers to ensure that the public receives hassle-free services.