Revenue Department starts initiative to bring efficiency in online service delivery

Srinagar, Nov 27 (KNO): The Revenue Department has launched the innovative ‘Government Process Re-Engineering’ initiative to boost operational efficiency in online service delivery.

For this purpose, 20 district-level committees and GPR study groups have been established to provide feedback on the GPR of online services.

According to an order, the government has recently made significant strides in building a digital ecosystem for citizen-centric services while actively engaging in the ongoing GPR of online services. “Government Process Re-engineering (GPR) focuses on optimizing government processes and service delivery by prioritizing citizen experience, simplifying processes, reducing costs, delivery times, enhancing transparency, and lessening administrative burdens,” it said, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).

The GPR involves the application of de-novo solutions to address existing systemic bottlenecks.

“It goes beyond mere improvements, necessitating a fundamental examination of existing systems. Fresh solutions may include a complete overhaul of mechanisms to optimize service delivery to citizens,” it said.

In this regard, approval is granted for the formation of District Level Committees/GPR Study Groups, to provide feedback, suggestions, and proposals for GPR of online services within 15 days. “The Study Groups/Committees have the flexibility to suggest improvements for services not assigned to their district and can address other significant issues related to GPR based on challenges faced in the field of public service delivery,” it added—(KNO)

Mirwaiz grieved over damage to Bazar Masjid in fire incident

Srinagar, Nov 27 (KNO): Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq Monday expressed grief over the partial loss caused by the fire in the Bazar Masjid at Bohri Kadal area of Shahr-e-Khaas and expressed heartfelt sympathy and solidarity with the local intizaamia over the unfortunate incident.

On the direction of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, a delegation of the organisation visited Bohri Kadal to get information about the incident and informed the mosque administration about the concern on behalf of the Mirwaiz.

Meanwhile, in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), AAC has expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of a leading social and political activist Muhammad Ibrahim Qureshi of Abi Guzar, who is the brother-in-law of one of the leaders of the organisation Late Rauf Ahmad Dalal and also the uncle of the current member of the organisation Advocate Yasir Ahmad Dalal.

It expressed condolence and solidarity with both the Dalal and Qureshi families and prayed for Jannat-ul-Firdous to the departed soul.

The organisation also expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of Muhammad Yasin Naqash, resident of Gandrapura Safakdal, who was associated with the Awami Action Committee and a well-wisher of the Mirwaiz family.

The AAC extended condolences to the deceased’s sons Farooq Ahmad and Merajuddin Naqash in this hour of sorrow and expressed solidarity with them besides praying for Jannat-ul-Firdous to the departed soul.

On the direction of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, a delegation of the organisation visited Abi Guzar and Safakadal and conveyed the message of condolence on behalf of Mirwaiz to the bereaved families.

The delegation members prayed for the high status in Jannah for the departed souls and the patience of the bereaved families—(KNO)

AC approves transfer of land for various public purposes

Establishment of Munsif Court Anantnag, JNV Shopian, North Zone Unit ICMR-NIV among other proposals cleared

Jammu, Nov 27 (KNO): The Administrative Council (AC), which met under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, ManojSinha, accorded administrative approval for transfer of land for various public purposes.

Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, and Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, attended the meeting.

These include land transfer for establishment of Industrial estates Redbug, Kupwara; Munsif Court, Qazigund Anantnag; establishment of police post at Moochwa, Budgam; setting up of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) at Zainpora, Shopian; establishment of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Battalion Headquarters in district Samba and establishment of Indian Council of Medical Research, National Institute of Virology (ICMR – NIV), North Zone Unit at Jammu.

The Administrative Council approved transfer of land measuring 85 Kanals in favour of Industries & Commerce (I&C) Department, J&K for establishment of Industrial Estate at Redbug Kupwara. The Industrial estate shall be developed at a project cost of Rs.668.25 lacs and is expected to generate direct employment opportunities for both skilled and unskilled labour, while also providing indirect employment avenues for local vendors and youths.

In another proposal, approval was granted for the transfer of land measuring 20 Kanal at Wanpoh Qazigund, Anantnag for establishment of Munsif Court Complex. The new Munsif Court Complex shall ensure better facilities to Judicial Officers, Litigants, Advocate as well as general public.

Approval was also granted for the transfer of land measuring 90 Kanals& 10 marlas, situated at Zainapora, Shopian in favour of School Education Department for establishment of JawaharNavodayaVidyalaya (JNV). Setting up of JNV shall ensure a marked improvement in the educational environment for better future prospects of children.

In order to bolster disaster preparedness, AC approved the transfer of State land measuring 568 Kanals in District Samba in favour of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), MHA GoI, for establishment of Battalion Headquarters. Given Jammu and Kashmir’s susceptibility to various disaster risks, the presence of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) becomes crucial, aligning with both public and national interests. Currently, the 13th Battalion of NDRF designated for J&K and Ladakh operates from Ladhowal in Punjab, with temporary arrangements in place.

Besides, approval was also given for transfer of land measuring 41 Kanals& 04 marlas, situated in Jagti, Nagrota, Jammu in favour of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), National Institute of Virology, Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI, Pune for establishment of ICMR – NIV, North Zone Unit.

The establishment of a National Institute of Virology (NIV) unit in Jammu shall play a pivotal role in addressing virus disease outbreaks by employing epidemiological and diagnostic tools. Besides, it shall also provide referral diagnostic services to individuals, community, medical colleges & research institutions—(KNO)

TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR

1. From 26-11-2023, 1700 hrs. to 27-11-2023, 1700 hrs., there was slow movement observed on NH-44 due to breakdown of 04 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 28-11-2023:-

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

Subject to fair weather and good road condition, vehicular movement on Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road shall be allowed from both sides viz Srinagar towards Kargil and vice-versa. LMVs followed by HMVS shall be allowed from Minamarg towards Srinagar between 0730 hrs. to 1100 hrs. Similarly, LMVs followed by HMVs shall be allowed from Sonamarg towards Kargil between 1300 hrs to 1700 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timings.

SFS Convoy, plying from Srinagar to Kargil, shall leave Srinagar at 0800 hrs. SFS Convoy plying from Drass to Srinagar shall plan their movement in such a manner so that Civil Traffic doesn’t get disturbed.

Mughal Road:-

Subject to fair weather and good road condition, vehicular movement on Mughal road shall be allowed from both sides viz. Poonch towards Shopian

and vice versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Behramgalla (Buffliaz)

and Herpora (Shopian) between 0600 hrs. to 1800 hrs. No vehicle shall be

allowed after cut of timings

ADVISORY:-

People are advised to undertake journey on NH-44 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.

Wasim Raja Appointed CEO Gulmarg Development Authority; Yasha Mudgul Given Additional Charge Of Mission Director HADP

Srinagar, Nov 27 (GNS): The government on Monday appointed Wasim Raja, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Youth Services and Sports Department, as Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Authority, Gulmarg.

According to a government order, a copy of which lies with GNS, Raja Yaqoob Farooq, IRS-IT:2014, Director, Tourism, Kashmir has been relieved of the of the additional charge of the post.

Meanwhile, Ms Yasha Mudgul, IAS (AGMUT:2007), Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Cooperatives Department, has been asked to hold the charge of the post of Mission Director, Holistic Agriculture Development Plan (HADP), in addition to her own duties, till further orders In the interest of administration. (GNS)

Valley’s Top Pulmonologist Dr. Naveed Nazir Shah Plays Down ‘Walking Pneumonia’ Scare, Urges for General Precautionary Measures To Avoid Infection

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Srinagar, Nov 27 (GNS): As the ‘walking pneumonia’ scare has raised its head in China, the people globally and in Kashmir valley alike are caught in a frenzy with most of the people due to psychosis and less knowledge seeing the pathogen as some reminiscent of Covid19. However, valley’s top Pulmonologist Naveed Nazir Shah has played down the severity of the infection, urging people to take precautionary measures as to protect themselves from the infection of the kind or any other kind leading to respiratory tract infections.

Talking to GNS, Dr. Naveed Nazir Shah said that the type of Pneumonia reported in China predominantly infects children, adding while the cause being ascertained, it be the strains of influenza only which may be responsible for its spread.

“Though any age group can get infected, the children are nonetheless more prone to the infection”, Dr. Naveed remarked.

The symptoms of the infection, the known Pulmonologist says, include persistent cough, fever, sore throat which may lead to extended symptoms.

“It is a normal flu-like condition where the patient may feel down as with any viral infection in the respiratory tract”, says Dr. Naveed.

Asked about the necessary precautions, Dr. Naveed Shah that people need to take general measures like putting masks on their faces, washing hands with soap or sanitizer every time they touch any soiled surface, covering their faces while coughing or sneezing and drinking properly boiled water.

“The best way to prevent the different respiratory infections like Walking Pneumonia or any such pathogen is to isolate the person who has any type of the symptoms’ as all family members tend to sit in the same room to maintain warmth given the prevailing chilly weather conditions”, Dr. Naveed said.

Notably, in response to the evolving public health situation in China, the Union Health Ministry of India has taken a proactive stance by initiating a comprehensive review of preparedness measures against respiratory illnesses. The health ministry has already issued advisories to all states and Union territories, urging them to immediately reassess and reinforce public health and hospital preparedness measures. (GNS)