Construct Tulsi Vihar road
This is to draw attention of the concerned authorities that the residents of Tulsi vihar Sehora behind SoS School, Gol Gujral have approached almost every concerned office, attended lot of public darbars including DC Public Darbar, BJP Public Darbar, sent a deputation of residents to Lt Governor in connection with construction of a road in the colony. But to our dismay our pleadings have failed to yield the desired result. As such people of the area have been facing lot of problems on account of absence of a mettaled road. The road that passed through the colony remains waterlogged for most of the time. Motorists especially two wheelers have to go through a harrowing experience while using this road.
We again urge the authorities to construct this road at the earliest to mitigate the miseries of residents.
Ramesh Bakshi
Tulsi Vihar
Power cuts plague Jammu city
I wish to mention here why the authorities at the helm of affairs make tall but false claims that there will be no power curtailment in smart metered areas and upto 20 hours power supply in other areas. Every day we find demonstration of people of different localities alleging unabated/numerous power cuts thus putting their lives in a miserable condition. And to add fuel to the fire we are receiving inflated/highly exaggerated power bills ever since the installation of smart meters.
The power bills which earlier used to be in the range of Rs.800 to Rs.1000 have since jumped to range of 3000 to Rs.4000 per month thus putting additional financial burden on a common man. It has also been observed that the authorities do not bother to switch off street lights in various localities during broad day light which results in unnecessary wastage of power-the burden of which again falls on a common man. While the pocket of an ordinary person is picked by way of huge electricity bill every month I request the authorities to please ensure regular and unabated power supply so that the consumer can heave a sigh of relief in this hot and humid weather.
R. K. Uppal
H.No.6, New Mohinder Nagar, Canal Road, Jammu.
Connect Deeli to Chhanni Himmat
I would like to invite kind attention of the concerned authorities towards long pending and genuine demand of the residents of Deeli- an old village ( now falling in JMC Ward No.55) with Chhanni Himmat. There is no direct shortest link road to approach Chhanni Himmat from Deeli or vice versa. The only obstacle to negotiate these two prominent localities is a non perennial nala running between the two areas. In the absence of a culvert the said localities are apart as a result one has to either approach via longer route via NH By pass or through Sector- 5 (outer ring road). It may not be out of context to mention here that there has been a proposal to connect Chhanni Himmat Housing Colony with Deeli, but owing to the reasons best known to the authorities the proposal link road has not been made through so far. It is worth while to state that in addition to Adarsh Vihar colony and other prominent establishments like Jodhamal Public School and Ankur Maitrika Hospital situated in Deeli, it is high time that these localities need be connected at earliest possible.The residents of both the localities are bound to suffer and adopt longer route whereas the crow fly distance is hardly half kilometre.Despite repeated appeals to the concerned authorities this genuine demand has not been addressed till date.
I on behalf of the inhabitants of both the localities, reiterate the above genuine demand to please connect Chhanni Himmat with Deeli through a link road.
Lokinder Singh Ravi
Chhanni Himmat
Unannounced power cuts in Jammu
I am writing to express my deep concern over the frequent, unannounced power cuts by Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) in various parts of Jammu.
Despite promises of 24×7 power in smart metered areas and up to 20 hours in others, residents are facing significant inconvenience, especially in the current humid weather.
The lack of coordination among JPDCL’s wings during maintenance and repairs exacerbates the issue, causing prolonged outages.
The repeated disruptions are not only a failure of the promised service but also a severe inconvenience to the public. It is imperative for JPDCL to address these issues immediately, ensure better communication, and maintain a reliable power supply as committed.
Surinder Kumar
Gandhi Nagar
Release OBC category scholarship
It’s stated that for the last three years the scholarship of OBC category students has not been released by Central Govt, due to which the students and their parents are suffering a lot. Students have approached with representation several times to the concerned offices including Commissioner Social Welfare but all in vain. Keeping in view the above points. I request the LG JKUT to approach the Central Govt for immediate release of scholarship (sixty percent share) for JK UT OBC students and restrict the age of PM Vishwakarma Yojna above 30 years.
Joginder Angotra
Lane No. 6, New Plot Jammu
No attention to Lakhanpur- Jammu road
The Lakhanpur-Jammu road appears to be receiving inadequate attention from Nitin Gadkari, known as the “Road Man of India”. Driving on this road is a nightmare, especially navigating the numerous bends around the under-construction pillars. It is remarkable that vehicles, particularly trucks and buses, manage to do so without accidents.
I travelled on this road approximately nine weeks ago from Lakhanpur to Jammu and made the return journey a few days ago. I observed no noticeable improvements. I have been informed that the construction work occurs sporadically.
I urge the Minister to travel this stretch of road with the tender document. I am confident he will be appalled by the current condition.
Previously, the people of Jammu blamed Kashmiri leadership for neglecting its development. Now, with Jammu advocating for full integration with the Union of India, it is unclear whom to hold accountable.
Why should anyone pay to Lakhanpur for a road that barely exists?
Instead, the NHAI should compensate for the wear and tear and extra fuel consumed on this stretch.
Prof. Suresh Chander
Jammu.
Deplorable condition of Bufliaz road
The residents of DKG and Bufliaz have been enduring severe hardships due to the appalling state of the road connecting these two areas. The 10-kilometer stretch, which was initially slated for completion within two years, has been under construction for more than three years with minimal progress. This delay has resulted in the road becoming nearly impassable, causing frequent damage to vehicles and severe traffic jams.
This road is a vital link between District Rajouri and Poonch, heavily used by travellers heading to Srinagar via Mughal Road. Its current state poses significant hazards, with reports emerging of ambulances carrying critical patients old age people and children being stuck for extended periods, exacerbating the suffering of the public.
Local residents and commuters are appealing to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir to intervene urgently. Immediate action is needed to direct the concerned authorities to make the road proper motorable , ensuring safe and efficient travel for all.
It may also be mentioned here that the matter was also highlighted earlier also through this paper but the matter remains as it is.
Residents of Bufliaz
Plea to DC Kathua
The condition of lane and drains in Ward No. 13 Shastrinagar Kathua is so terrible that we cannot even walk on foot here. This matter has been brought to the notice of EO Municipal Council Kathua many times yet no action has been taken to repair these damaged lanes and drains for past two years. Every year we are assured that it will be done during the current year , but the construction work is lingering for years. The residents of the colony are facing great difficulty to commute on this road. The EO Municipal Committee Kathua physically visited the area on Apr 2024 and assured us that it will be included in the project work of 2024. In view of terribly damaged conditions of lane and drain particularly lane from Jagdish’s house to Devinder Singh’s house adjacent to Shivmandir Gali, we request DC Kathua and EO Municipal Committee Kathua to consider this work on priority and provide relief to residents.
Lt Col V P Sharma (retd)
Ward-13 Shastrinagar, Kathua