TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR

1. From 30-11-2023, 1700 hrs. to 01-12-2023, 1700 hrs., there was slow movement observed on NH-44 due to breakdown of 05 HMVs and poor surface condition of road at Dalwas and single lane traffic at Cafeteria-Mehad, Magerkote, Nachlana between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel.

2. Passengers/LMVS operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during day time. Please avoid journey during night hours as movement of nomads from Kashmir valley towards Jammu may cause inconvenience to the commuters.

3. HMVs Operators/Owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during journey on Jammu- Srinagar NHW. It is further requested that vehicle owners must double check the fitness of their vehicles and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW.

4. HMVs with only 06 and 10 tyres shall be allowed to ply through Dhar road.

TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 02-12-2023:-

Subject to fair weather and good road condition, LMVs Passenger/Private Cars/HMVs/Load Carriers shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline.

SFS Convoy Movement:-

Subject to fair weather and good road condition, Security Forces vehicles shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa.

SSG ROAD

SSG road is blocked due to snow accumulation.

Mughal Road:-

Mughal road is still blocked due to snow accumulation.

ADVISORY:-

People are advised to undertake journey on NH-44/SSG road/Mughal road only after confirming status of the road from Traffic control units as under-

Jammu (0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103)

Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103)

Ramban (9419993745)

Udhampur (8491928625)

PCR Kishtwar (9906154100) for status of Sinthan Road.

From tragedy to triumph: Armless cricketer from Anantnag inspires nation on ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ stage

Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal aspires to portray Aamir’s life in a movie

Umaisar Gull Ganie

Anantnag, Dec 01 (KNO): Aamir Hussain Lone, a resilient armless cricketer from Waghama village of Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, graced the stage of the popular singing reality show “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa” in Mumbai, leaving a lasting impression on the audience and judges alike, with his remarkable journey as a cricketer.

He received a special invitation from Anu Malik to attend a “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa” episode. Accompanied by his father, Aamir expressed immense happiness at sharing the stage with renowned Indian stars such as Anu Malik, Vicky Kaushal, Himesh Reshammiya and others.

While sharing his tragic story on the show, Lone recalled that when he was eight years old, his mother asked him to deliver meals to his brother at their family-owned sawmill. “The sawmill was left operational as my family and other workers had lunch. My jacket got caught in the machinery, which resulted in me being armless,” he told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).

After the tragic incident, Lone’s father, Bashir Ahmad Lone, disposed of the sawmill. Despite his personal tragedy, Lone harboured a deep love for cricket. After completing his first year at Government Degree College Bijbehara, Anantnag, a teacher recognised his cricketing talent and guided him towards para cricket.

“During my childhood, I aspired to be a cricketer like Sachin Tendulkar, with dreams of representing my country. However, the tragic incident shattered my dreams. Yet, my grandmother urged me not to lose hope,” Aamir said, adding that one day, he asked his grandmother to roll a ball towards him, and a smile lit up her face. “Wherever she dropped the ball, I moved to hit it. With time, I learned and perfected the techniques of cricket.”

Once he joined college, a para cricketer’s camp was underway, providing him with an opportunity to play for the para cricket team. “During my turn to bat, I scored 30 runs. This accomplishment led to my selection as the captain of the Jammu and Kashmir para cricket team,” Lone said. “In 2015, I played at Wankhede Stadium for my second national appearance, and by 2017, I had the honour of representing my country in Para International Cricket in Bangladesh.”

After hearing Lone’s story on the “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa” show, Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal expressed that he had resolved the biggest problem for him. The actor said he would feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to portray Aamir’s life in a movie.

“I am glad I met Aamir Bhai today. The term ‘Bahadur’ isn’t thrown around casually, but it truly fits him. He’s a true hero, and I salute his bravery,” Vicky shared.

Lone attributed his success to his grandmother, who “played an important role in my achievements”. “Until my Grandmother’s demise, she dedicated her whole life to me. After that, I had to adapt, managing tasks independently with my feet and chin,” Aamir said—(KNO)

Power Crisis: In Kashmir valley, over 50 Pc electricity consumers without meters

The main reasons for the AT&C losses are non-metered consumers: Pr Sec PDD

Riyaz Bhat

Srinagar, Dec 01 (KNO): In Kashmir, more than half of the electricity consumers are without meters—giving a space to push up the Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses further.

Principal Secretary, Power Development Department H Rajesh Prasad told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that it has already invested over Rs 5,000 Crores to overcome the losses.

“I think there is a need to invest more in the Power Development Sector because there are outdated cables, poles and transformers. It will take a lot of time and more investment is required. By that way we can reduce one of the components for AT&C losses,” he said.

Prasad further said, “The main reasons for the AT&C losses are non-metered consumers. Under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), the focus is on consumer smart metering. We already have less traditional metered consumers and ironically 50 percent of the consumers do not have the meters at all.”

He further said that there was a dire need to make every consumer metered. “Besides, we have to make sure that every unit of energy is accounted for, and then only the count of losses will be reduced. People will have to stop power theft and hooking on power lines.”

The Principal Secretary said there were more possible reforms and investments required to replace the entire outdated and obsolete infrastructure in PDD.

“Whooping amounts of electricity bill of hundreds of Crores are lying pending with the domestic consumers. However, the government has almost cleared all the pending dues,” Prasad said.

He said that in the past ‘billing was not happening’. “Last year only we collected more than Rs 135 Crores from the domestic consumers and I think that as of now it will be still hundreds of Crores of Rupees that are lying pending with them.”

On asking about the lack of skilled manpower in the department, the Principal Secretary said, “In order to manage the efficient sector, we of course need skilled manpower. We are already recruiting more technical staff to stop being dependent on non-technical staff.”

Pertinently, KNO in previous week reported that the Power Development Department (PDD) was continuing its ‘old and obsolete infrastructure’ that is posing a major hindrance in providing uninterrupted power supply to the citizens.

“The power demand in J&K is primarily met through hydel power, which, however, varies with seasonal variations, thereby causing power deficit mainly during winters when power demand surges high,” reads the official documents.

About the continuance of old and obsolete infrastructure, the document reveals, “The replacement of existing old and out-dated elements of distribution network has never been given due consideration and many of which are therefore continuing in the system from more than 40 years after repeated repairs.”

“It was posing a major hindrance in providing uninterrupted power supply mainly due to frequent snapping of conductors and damage to the transformers,” it reads.

In another event of stories, KNO further reported that in Jammu and Kashmir, the Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) loss of Power Development Department is one of the highest in India—causing a gap between power purchase cost.

Currently, the AT&C losses are of the order of 50 percent against the national average of 19.73 percent.

On the basis of official documents available, it reads, “The AT&C losses of the J & K Power Development Department are one of the highest in the country.”

“The present AT&C losses are of the order of 50 percent against the national average of 19.73 percent. Due to these losses, the gap between power purchase cost and revenue realisation is huge,” it reads—(KNO)

Transfer and Postings.

Government Order No:192 -JK (Rev) of 2023 Dated: 30.11.2023

In the interest of administration, the following transfers and postings are hereby ordered, with immediate effect:-

1. Mr.Babu Ram Choudhry, Tehsildar Nagrota is transferred and posted as Tehsildar Relief (Migrants) Jammu.

2. Mr.Sumit Kohli Jr.JKAS, Tehsildar Kotranka District Rajouri is transferred

and posted as Tehsildar Nagrota vice Mr. Babu Ram Choudhry. Tehsildar

Khawas shall hold additional charge of Tehsil Kotranka till further orders.

3. Mr Zahoor Majid, Tehsildar awaiting orders of adjustment is posted as Tehsildar Harmain District Shopian against vacant post.

All the transferees are deemed to have been relieved forthwith and shall join their new place of posting immediately.

JKBOPEE Important notification for B.Ed Courses 2023

JKDMA Issues Avalanche Warning in Kupwara District

Srinagar, Dec 1 (GNS): Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) Friday issued a ‘low’ danger level avalanche warning over higher reaches of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district for next 24 hours.

The DMA, as per GNS said, that ‘low’ danger level avalanche is likely to occur above 2800 metres above sea level in the district.

People living in these areas have been advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas till further orders. (GNS)