Headmaster booked for assaulting student in Bandipora

Bandipora, Nov 04 (KNO): Police in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Monday booked a headmaster of Government Primary School in Koli Mohalla after he allegedly assaulted a male student, resulting in a severe eye injury.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a case has been registered under the case number 63/2024 at the BNS PS Pathkoot, citing sections 115(2) and 351(2) of the penal code.

The incident took place in the classroom, when a headmaster hit a student near the eye with a stick.

According to the complaint, headmaster has a history of similar behavior, regularly resorting to physical discipline against students.

The student’s father, Reyaz Ahmed Lone, reported that his son was instructed by the headmaster to claim the injury occurred from a fall in the washroom, official said.

Meanwhile, another parent, Murtaza Baba, stated, “We have received multiple complaints from our children. Sheikh not only neglects his teaching duties but also spends time managing a fish farm next to the school.”—(KNO)

Power Shutdown

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 4: According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out the Stringing works in 11 KV

Lurgam feeder under RDSS works, the shutdown of 33KV Lurgam-Aripal Tap Line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Station at Aripal shall remain off while the power supply to the Aripal, Satoora, Lam,

Jawarpora, Wagad areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:30 PM on 07, 09 and 12 November, 2024.

Similarly, in order to carry out Branch cutting, the shutdown of 33 KV HMT line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Singhpora, Nihalpora, Mirgund and Shadipora shall remain off while power supply to the Singhpora, Nihalpora, Mirgund and Shadipora areas will be affected from 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM on 05 November, 2024.

The shutdown of 33 KV Pattan-Amargrah line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Pattan, Palhallan and Hamray shall remain off while power supply to the Pattan, Palhallan and Hamray areas will be affected from 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM on 06 November, 2024.

The shutdown of 33 KV Delina-Wagoora line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Sangarama, Wagoora, Kreeri and Ichloo shall remain off while power supply to the Sangarama, Wagoora, Kreeri and Ichloo areas will be affected from 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM on 07 November, 2024.

For shifting of conductor on newly erected poles, the shutdown of 33 KV Amargrah-Arampora line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Arampora, Panzipora, Shercolony and Bugoo shall remain off while power supply to the Arampora, Panzipora, Shercolony and Bugoo areas will be affected from 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM on 05 and 07 November, 2024.

To carry out branch cutting works, the shutdown of 33 KV Kralpora line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Panzgam, Karen, Kralpora and Tanghdar shall remain off while the power supply to the Panzgam, Karen, Kralpora and Tanghdar areas will be affected from 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM on 05 & 07 November, 2024.

The shutdown of 33 KV Hayhama line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Karhama, Trehgam and Hyhama shall remain off while the power supply to the Karhama, Trehgam and Hyhama areas will be affected from 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM on 06 & 08 November, 2024.

The shutdown of 33 KV Kupwara Hot/Old/MES line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Drugmulla, Tikker, Galizoo, Khumeriya, Kursen, Sogam and Machil shall remain off while the power supply to the Drugmulla, Tikker, Galizoo, Khumeriya, Kursen, Sogam and Machil areas will be affected from 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM on 05 & 09 November, 2024.

The shutdown of 33 KV Handwara Hot line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Handwara and Chogal shall remain off while the power supply to the Handwara and Chogal areas will be affected from 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM on 06 November, 2024.

In order to carry out Augmentation/ Stabilization of line, the shutdown of 33 KV Budgam Watrihail Tap line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Station at Waterhail shall remain off while the power supply to the Samsan, Parthan, Waterhail, PHE, Substation Jawalpora areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 06, 09 &12 November, 2024.

LG Sinha addresses Legislative Assembly session, announces 100 units of free power to deserving families

Says modalities in this regard being finalised; All Govt buildings to have Solar power connections under PM Scheme; Serious efforts to be made for safe, secure return of Migrant KPs

Srinagar, Nov 04 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday announced 100 units of free electricity for the deserving families stating that the modalities are being finalised in this regard.

Addressing the Legislative Assembly in Srinagar, the LG said that his government is working out the modalities to provide 100 units of free electricity to deserving families. “We have decided to provide 100 units of free power to deserving families. Modalities in this regard are being worked out,” he said, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).

He also said that all government buildings will have solar rooftop power connections shortly under Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Scheme (PMSGS)

He also said that his government will make serious efforts for the safe and security return of Kashmiri Migrant Pandits back to valley and also provide the Kashmiri Migrant employees safe accommodation—(KNO)

8-yr-old Brother of Six Sisters Killed in Bandipora Accident

Bandipora, Nov 3: An 08-year-old boy, the only brother of six sisters died in a road accident in Banyari Ajas area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district this evening.

Reports reaching ANH said that 08-year-old Shahzad Ahmad Dar, son of Javaid Ahmad Dar, a resident of Banyari Ajas was critically injured after being allegedly hit by tractor in Banyari this evening.

They said he was rushed to CHC Hajin for treatment, where doctors declared him brought dead.