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RAMBAN, Oct 24: Fourteen persons were injured when the Tata Mobile they were traveling in turned turtle near Mehar on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
As per reports, a Tata Mobile bearing registration number JK03-7891 turned turtle near Mehar area of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, resulting into injuries to 14 persons.
After getting information, police team rushed to the spot and started rescue operation with the help of locals.
All the injured persons were shifted to District Hospital Ramban, where their condition was stated to be out of danger, when last reports came in.
The injured were identified as Nazia Banoo (7), daughter of Manzoor Hussain, Khatoon Begum (70), wife of Basheer Ahmed, resident of Sanarya Top District Reasi, Marjana Begum (70), wife of late Mohammad Yousaf, Zerena Banoo (14), daughter of Mohammad Shafi, Mohammad Bashir (65), son of Janbo, Shazia Banoo (10), daughter of Manzoor Hussain, Danish (4), son of Manzoor Hussain, Junaid (8 ), son of Mohammad Shafi, Nazira Begum (30), wife of Mohammad Shafi, all residents of Reasi District, Mohammad Sadiq (65), son of Mohammad Azeem Akbar, Shausta (15), daughter of Manzoor Hussain, Danish Hussain (9), son of Manzoor Ahmed, Saleema Begum (27), wife of Manzoor Hussain and Manzoor Hussain (30), all residents of Rajouri district.
A case under relevant sections has been registered at Ramban Police Station and investigation started.

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JAMMU, Oct 24: Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) JK Branch organized a prelude conference on “Management of Pandemics”.
Dr Pawan Kotwal, Principal Secretary, Revenue Department, Dr Yashpal Sharma, Managing Director, J&K Medical Supplies Corporation Limited and Dr Arun Sharma, Medical Superintendent Super Specialty Hospital Jammu were the key resource persons.
While speaking during the conference, Dr Pawan Kotwal gave an optimistic perspective with respect to management of pandemics in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir. He said that the doctors and other staff in a span of 6-8 months have learned exponentially about the various challenges and strategies to combat the pandemic. He strongly advocated the need of wearing of masks, washing hands and physical distancing till the time the vaccine is made available.
Dr Yash Pal Sharma, in his address, said that the Government of J&K has converted this challenge of pandemic into an opportunity to strengthen its Health Care Institutions to a great extent, which will go a long way in future management of patients and such disasters. Despite various challenges faced during the initial period, the health care infrastructure for management of COVID patients/suspects was improved by establishing 22,644 Isolation beds, 442 ICU beds and 5553 Oxygen supported beds in Category-I, II & III hospitals/COVID Care Centres.
Dr Arun Sharma, while sharing his experience about the management of pandemic, advised the people to avoid the 3C’s – spaces that are closed, crowded or involve close contact and also advocated the wearing on masks as part of our lifestyle. He further said that people in general should seek information from trusted sources and wherever possible should avoid self-medication.
K B Jandial, Director (Seminars) in his welcome address, highlighted the challenges posed by pandemic on various institutions of governance. He stressed that it is important to reflect back on the lessons learned during the pandemic in devising strategies for meeting the challenges in the future.
Prof Alka Sharma, honorary secretary conducted the proceedings and Vikrant Kuthiala, honorary treasurer presented the formal vote of thanks.

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SRINAGAR, Oct 24: The list of “One District One Product” under the Formalization of Food Processing Enterprises Scheme was today finalized at a meeting chaired by Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production & Farmers’ Welfare Department, Navin Kumar Choudhary.
Taking into account the feedback received from various stakeholders, the Principal Secretary finalized the list of “One District One Product” under the Scheme.
The approved list incorporated Jammu for Dairy products; Rajouri for Spices; Poonch for Mutton and Poultry processing; Kishtwar for Walnut processing; Doda for Walnut processing; Ramban for Honey processing; Udhampur for Pickles and Jam; Reasi for Organic vegetables; Kathua for Spices, Samba for Mushroom.
For Kashmir division, the approved list incorporated Anantnag for Trout Fish; Pulwama for Saffron; Shopian for Apple; Kulgam for Apple/Spices; Srinagar for Flowers; Budgam for Exotic vegetables; Baramulla for Dairy products; Kupwara for Walnut; Ganderbal for Honey; Bandipora for Processed Poultry/Mutton.
Earlier, the meeting, attended by senior officers of Agriculture and its allied Departments, discussed in detail the potential of each district.
During threadbare discussions, Navin Choudhary said that 537 units have been allocated to J&K under the Scheme. “A total 35% subsidy with the ceiling of Rs 10 lakh per Unit will be provided for strengthening the existing units and the new units of Micro Food Processing Enterprises” he added.
The meeting was attended by Director, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Kashmir/Jammu; Director, Horticulture, Kashmir/Jammu; Director, Horticulture P&M, J&K; Director, Animal Husbandry, Kashmir/Jammu; Director, Sheep Husbandry, Kashmir/Jammu; Director, Fisheries, Kashmir/Jammu; Director, Command Area Development, Kashmir/Jammu and other concerned officers.

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JAMMU, Oct 24: Mata Kheer Bhawani Ji Yatra Welfare Society, president Kiran Watal and it’s members released a short film today on the occasion of pious Ashtami on U Tube and narrated the story of the Mata. The members sung the Bhajans of Kul Devi Mata and requested all the devotees to watch and share it with the other devotees.
The Mata Kheer Bhawani Ji Yatra Welfare Society which is an initiative of Vishwa Kashmiri Samaj and Global Solace (NGO) was established in the year 2016-17 with the sole purpose for the welfare of the devotees. Since MKBJYWS has been very instrumental and coordinating with the Government Machinery for the smooth and hassle free yatra to Tulmulla Kashmir.
The Committee well in advance is taking up all the important problems and security related and other issues with all the concerned officials for the smooth conduct of the Yatra. The Committee also serve the Lungar to the yatries at Ramban every year.
Those who were present on the occasion included Pintoo Ji, M K Yogi, P L Thusoo, Ajay Bhat, Rohit Bhat, Bal Kr Bhat, Dazy, Anju Raina, Bharati Koul, Sahil Pandita, Akshay Kumar, CP Koul , Kundal Lal, Chuni Lal, Ramesh Kumar.

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JAMMU, Oct 24: National President of PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI), Sanjay Aggarwal has appointed Rakesh Wazir as PHDCCI Mentor for Jammu Region Chapter.
Wazir was immediate former Chairman PHDCCI Jammu Region Chapter, President Hotel & Restaurant Association, Katra and Member of Tourism Advisory Board of J&K Government.
A handout stated that recently Sanjay Aggarwal, Pradeep Multani and Saket Dalmia have respectively taken over as President, Sr. Vice President and Vice President of PHDCCI in the annual general meeting at New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion Wazir thanked the National President and entire PHDCCI team for bestowing responsibility on him.
He also said, though he remained associated with Chamber in different capacities, he is feeling honoured after getting the new responsibility as Mentor.

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JAMMU, Oct 24: A man namely Deepak Kumar Anand, son of Tilak Raj, a resident of Patta Paloura near petrol pump has been reportedly missing.
He was wearing blue shirt, blue jeans and black shoes when last seen. His motorcycle was found near BSF camp bridge.
Anybody having clue about the missing person can inform on Mobile Numbers 9086717358 or 9797389678 or can inform Police Station Domana where a missing report has been lodged in this regard.

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JAMMU, Oct 24: A man has been booked for restricting Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) from performing legitimate duty.
As per police sources, a complaint was lodged by SDM Gopal Singh with Police Station Akhnoor stating that a man identified as Ramesh Chander, son of Bansi Lal of Gurha Brahmana restricted him from performing his legitimate duty.
Acting over the complaint, a case under FIR Number 190/2020 under section 353 IPC has been registered at Akhnoor Police Station and investigation started.

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JAMMU, Oct 24: A youth has recovered purse containing cash at Sainik Colony today.
The person to whom the cash belonged can take it from Pradeep Sadhotra by giving details on phone number 9797509955.

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JAMMU, Oct 24: A youth hailing from Tali Morh New Plots today lost his purse containing ATM, Pan and Aadhaar cards, driving license and cash at Doordarshan Lane in Tali Morh.
Any one finding the purse can return it to Sourabh Abrol by dialing phone numbers 9971222615 and 9419220255.

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JAMMU, Oct 24: Various political parties have taken strong exception to the statement of Mehbooba Mufti about the National Flag and demanded action against her.
In a statement issued here, today Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Executive Member, Raman Suri, said “Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s displaying dumped flag of erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir after more than a year of the formation of Union Territory, not only shows her political bankruptcy but also establishes that she is trying to instigate youth for violence, who fortunately have understood that their future lies in peace, tranquility and development, not in such moves”.
Suri said that Mehbooba Mufti’s statement asking people to fight for Kashmir cause and not raise any other flag till the flag of erstwhile State is restored is seditious in nature for which she should be booked. This is nothing but immature understanding of the political situation, especially when J&K has moved on.
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) slammed former Chief Minister and president P D P, Mehbooba Mufti for her orchestrated remarks for various issues pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir.
“Mehbooba forgets that she and her father had the stints as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and abided by all laws which had been extended by Central Government to Jammu and Kashmir from time to time during their tenure or earlier,” Rajiv Mahajan, convener UDA said in a statement issued here, today.
Saying that BJP has demolished the country’s Constitution and has been implementing anti-people’s acts may be her party’s view, but in practice all the chief ministers of this Northern State have been abiding by the Constitutional provisions which from time to time has been extended to Jammu and Kashmir, the statement said, adding laws and provisions of the Constitution are framed by the Parliament and are extended throughout the country.
The workers of Dogra Front and Shiv Sena under the leadership of its president, Ashok Gupta took out a procession against PDP president, Mehbooba Mufti for her remarks that she would only hold the Tricolour when the flag of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir is restored.
Led by SSDF president, Ashok Gupta, the protesters holding Tricolour in their hands assembled at Rani Park and raised slogans against the former Chief Minister besides setting ablaze her pictures.
“We will not tolerate anti-national remarks of Kashmiri leaders like Mehbooba and Abdullah (National Conference president, Farooq Abdullah), Prime Minister, Narendra Modi should open the borders and send them to Pakistan and China as they have no place in India’’.
In her first media interaction after her release from 14-month detention in Srinagar on Friday, the PDP president said she was not interested in contesting elections or holding the National Tricolour till the Constitutional changes enforced on August 5 last year were rolled back.