NEW DELHI : The first session of the New Delhi Assembly began here today with the newly-elected MLAs taking oath and will continue till January 7 during which the Arvind Kejriwal-led Government will seek a vote of confidence on the floor of the House.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was first to take oath followed by Manish Sisodia and his other ministerial colleagues. Senior Congress MLA Mateen Ahmad, who is the pro-tem speaker, administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly-elected MLAs.
The new AAP Government will seek the trust vote tomorrow while election of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker will be held on January 3.
Lt Governor Najeeb Jung will address the House on January 6. On January 7, a discussion on Jung’s address will take place.
In the 70-member assembly, AAP has 28 MLAs, eight short of a majority. AAP has the support of 8 MLAs of Congress, which is expected to see across the half-way mark. BJP has 31 members and its ally Akali Dal 1.
AAP had yesterday named first-time MLA M S Dhir as its candidate for Speaker’s post.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had yesterday announced the name of senior Congress MLA Mateen Ahmad as the pro-tem speaker. A pro-tem Speaker presides over proceedings relating to taking of oath by new members and other business till the election of Speaker.
Senior BJP leader and MLA Jagdish Mukhi had last night declined to be the pro-tem Speaker of Delhi Assembly. (AGENCIES)
First session of Delhi Assembly begins, trust vote tomorrow
Air traffic restored at Srinagar
SRINAGAR : With improvement in weather, air traffic at Srinagar International airport was restored today, facilitating passengers who were stranded in Kashmir due to heavy snowfall yesterday.
“So far nearly a dozen flights operated to and fro and we are making efforts to arrange more flights to meet the heavy rush of passengers,” an official of Airport Authority of India told reporters.
He said there was heavy rush of passengers due to cancellation of all the scheduled flights yesterday owing to heavy snowfall.
“As the sun shone in the afternoon, we intensified our efforts and restored air traffic by clearing the runway of the snow,” he said.
Barring Srinagar-Leh flight which was cancelled due to bad weather, all other flights scheduled for the day are expected to operate, the official said.
Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir valley experienced heavy snowfall yesterday forcing cancellation of all flights and closure of 300-km Srinagar-Jammu national highway – the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with rest of the country.
While Srinagar recorded over one feet of snow, high altitude areas including Jawahar Tunnel along the Srinagar-Jammu national highway experienced over four feet of snow. (AGENCIES)
India, Pakistan exchange nuclear facilities list
ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI : Pakistan and India today exchanged the list of their nuclear installations under a bilateral agreement that bars them from attacking each other’s atomic facilities.
Pakistan handed over list of its nuclear installation to the Indian High Commission here.
Similarly‚ External Affair Ministry handed over its list to Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi.
The agreement, which was signed on December 31, 1988 and entered into force on January 27, 1991, says that the two countries inform each other of nuclear installations and facilities to be covered under the Agreement on January 1 of every calendar year.
This is the 23rd consecutive exchange of such lists between the two countries, the first one having taken place on January 1, 1992.
Pakistan and India also exchanged the lists of prisoners under the Consular Access Agreement between the two countries.
According to Foreign Office here‚ Pakistan has handed over a list of 281 Indian prisoners‚ while India has reciprocated with a list detailing 396 Pakistani prisoners held in Indian jails.
As per the list, there are 232 Indian fishermen and 49 civilians in Pakistan jails.
India has 396 Pakistani prisoners of which 257 are civilians whereas 139 are fishermen. (AGENCIES)
Srinagar-Jammu highway remains closed for the 2nd day
SRINAGAR : Due to incessant snowfall in the past 24 hours, the 300-km-long Srinagar-Jammu national highway remained closed for the second day today.
A large number of Srinagar bound trucks, carrying essentials besides some passenger vehicles remained stranded since December 30 evening on the highway which is connecting the Kashmir valley with the rest of the country.
No vehicle, however, has been allowed from Jammu or Srinagar since yesterday, official sources said.
They said there was about four feet of snow accumulated on the road near Jawahar tunnel. Several feet of snow was recorded at Banihal and other areas, they said, adding, “At Patnitop, a tourist resort on the highway in Jammu region, about three feet of snow was recorded in the past 24 hours.”
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), responsible for the maintenance of the highway, has pressed into service the sophisticated machines and men to clear the snow on the highway.
At some places, however, the snow had frozen, making the snow clearance operation a little difficult.
Inspector General of Police (traffic) Muneer Ahmad Khan said, “Any decision to allow traffic movement will be taken only after reviewing the snow clearance and condition of the road.”
Srinagar bound vehicles, however, at several places would be allowed to move towards their respective destinations once the snow is cleared and road is declared safe for journey. (AGENCIES)
horoscope
Wednesday Jan 01-2014
Aries : Decisions about career and finance will keep you preoccupied today. After a hectic day, all you may want to do is relax. In that case, Ganesha may send a short but pleasurable trip your way, which is sure to rejuvenate you. Group activity suggests you will make more friends, says Ganesha.
Taurus : You must learn to get to the root of a routine to keep things fresh today, feels Ganesha. Just learn the basic psychology of people and analyse the facts. All action and decision has a motive, you will need to understand the chain to get the most out of things, advises Ganesha.
Gemini : It’s time you took stock of your personal life. Is there someone you want to propose but are afraid to do so? Ganesha advises you not to let the fear of rejection stop you from making an effort. There are strong indications that you will be accepted if you speak your heart today. So let him/her know how you feel. The time to make your dream come true is now.
Cancer : Ganesha believes that you are likely to have a heightened interest in the study of philosophy and the working of the metaphysical world. This may be mere curiosity or a part of your effort to improve your professional skills. You ability to read the human mind and understand human nature better than anyone else will help you take charge when needed.
Leo : You will exercise your will today and will be in the mood to soar like a free bird today. You will not be in the mood to listen to anyone. Work related travel will be beneficial. Guard against ego clashes in personal relationships, says Ganesha.
Virgo : Today you need to carry on with your success without resting on your past laurels. You will also need to stay focused and organised to continue with the same success level that you enjoyed in the past. Pay attention to your relationship matters as they are the quintessential of your success and peace of mind.
Libra : Ganesha says that you shall be immersed in successfully completing all your remaining work today. Whatever work you undertake today you shall be able to do it to your best capability and successfully and your work ability will be praiseworthy. Ganesha showers his blessings on you
Scorpio : You may find yourself at crossroads, wondering which path to take. Crucial decisions regarding your personal life may numb your thoughts. Let this not interfere with your routine or it may lead to complications at work and with loved ones. Avoid making any hasty decisions, and in case you cannot find an apt solution, then delay the decision altogether, advises Ganesha.
Sagittarius : You seem to be on a self-appreciation mode today. Grooming, makeover and attracting attention in on your cards today, you make extra efforts to get that glamorous look for your self. And as Ganesha says, it will surely not go unnoticed as you bag a lot of compliments for it. One of the fortunate days in store for you!
Capricorn : You will prioritise your needs, and the most critical would be the need to manage finances to save for the future. Also, the company you choose to keep will reflect the kind of person you are. So, beware of who you befriend, warns Ganesha.
Aquarius : It is time to make addition in your possessions. Book your dream house or buy a vehicle, as today is a favourable day to do so. You, however, need to consider your financial resources before deciding anything because it will take a major chunk out of your savings, warns Ganesha. A major change is on the cards for you.
Pisces : There are indications you will be in hot pursuit of leisure today, says Ganesha. This will probably be in the form of a short trip to recharge your batteries, and is probably fuelled by your satisfaction in the realisation that the role you play within your organisation is consequential, satisfying as well as rewarding.
Four families rescued from avalanche prone area in south Kashmir
SRINAGAR : Twenty-four members of four families were rescued and shifted to safer places from avalanche prone area in south Kashmir district of Kulgam, official sources said here today.
They said after heavy snowfall, a message was received at district headquarter that some families are still in Marsha Nallah, Kund, area of Kulgam district, which is being considered avalanche prone.
A police rescue team was immediately rushed and all the four families, consisting 24 members, including women and children, were rescued and brought to safer place.
The entire south Kashmir received heavy to very heavy snowfall in the past 24 hours, causing damage to roof tops of several houses.
Meanwhile, people are urged to contact nearby police station through helplines in case of any emergency for help. (AGENCIES)
Training programme organized in on- farm school under NMAET
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 31: Second one day Training programme was organized in on-farm school at village Jerda, block Ramgarh, district Samba, under National Mission of Agricultural and Technology (NMAET).
Project Director ATMA V K Bhushan made the farmers aware to adopt scientific based techniques in their farm by using latest machinery.
Dy Project Director ATMA, Ashok Gupta delivered the technical message regarding safe handling and systemic use of insecticides and fungicides. Agricultural Technical Manager Romesh Razdan awared the farmers regarding termite control in standing wheat crop and suggested the remedial measures to participants of the on-farm school.
Scientist from SKUAST Jammu, Dr Vikas Gupta made the farmers aware regarding weed control by applying selective weedicides in 35 to 38 days of wheat crop. He also suggested some remedial measures to control both dicot and monocot weeds.
Rajesh Kumar (R-E-Z), delivered practical demonstration regarding how to use of Weedicide in farmers field.
Twenty eight farmers participated in the training programme. Farmers of the on-farm school gave feedback regarding impact of previous training programme with the experts. Relevant literature was also provided to the participants of the on-farm school during the training programme.
Agricultural technical manager Parshotam Sharma, Neelu Slathia, and Jr Agriculture Extension officer, Yash Pal also participated in training programme.
EXCELSIOR enters 50th year
Today, on January 1, 2014, Daily Excelsior enters 50th year of its service to the nation and the State. Looking in retrospect, it has been a journey full of daunting challenges and exciting achievements. This half century, Excelsior stood mirror to the march of history.
It was on January 1, 1965 that the doyen of journalism, Late S.D Rohmetra started a modest weekly tabloid Excelsior in Jammu. About a decade a later, response from readership prompted the visionary journalist to convert tabloid into a daily newspaper that covered regional, national and international events and also served the taste of various segments of society.
Today we are stepping into Golden Jubilee year of Daily Excelsior. With the passage of years, it has grown into the largest circulated English daily newspaper in the State. There is hardly a household, where Daily Excelsior does not find its way.
Credit for the Daily Excelsior achieving spectacular popularity and acceptance goes without doubt to general readership and its hardworking staff; but more importantly to the golden principles of committed service to public laid down by its visionary founder. Adherence to universally accepted journalistic code in all circumstances has been the hallmark of its popularity.
It was the discerning eye of the founder that made the selection of a team of highly professional and dedicated staffers for the newspaper, work in complete unison and with singularity of purpose.
In terms of infrastructure and logistics, Daily Excelsior is on its path to become a State of Art Newspaper in North India. Our Internet edition launched under the stewardship of its late founder, has been receiving nearly 6 lakh hits from across the globe on daily basis. With most modern printing machine in place, we have reached the capability of printing 24 pages.
Daily Excelsior endeared itself to the clientele for courageously raising public issues and voicing concerns of the people at large. Constructive criticism or critical analysis of policies, perceptions and paradigms is not the end of our journalistic culture: Daily Excelsior lays emphasis on constructive, suggestive and innovative approach to a myriad of issues that it is required to handle day in and day out. It gives wide space to opinions, views and reactions of the literati so as to cater to the requirements of all sections of society.
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The past of the Daily Excelsior fills us with satisfaction that we never faltered in raising our voice in support of truth and never remained complacent with what did not go in the larger interests of the people of the State.
Past two decades have been of exceptional stress on the organs of the state. Armed insurgency and religious intolerance looked with eyeball to eyeball stance. Worthwhile to mention that Excelsior chief photographer, Ashok Sodhi gained martyrdom, while covering an encounter between militants and security agencies in May, 2008. We shall continue to provide financial support to his wife for the rest of her life, as was committed by Founder Editor.
As the Fourth Estate, the Daily Excelsior reacted to many unsavoury events with caution and care, mindful of the fact that secular democratic dispensation of our nation, coming under threat as it did, needed to be insulated against violence and radicalism. We played our role with utmost concern and fairness.
This experience prompts us to accelerate our effort in strengthening and solidifying secular democratic philosophy as the matrix of Indian polity. It is a key to the success and strength of Indian nation. Daily Excelsior will continue contributing stoutly to nationalist aspirations and ideals that serve as real roadmap to development and success of India and the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
In conclusion, a word must be said about the vision of Late S.D. Rohmetra in building a team of dedicated professionals, who have carried the torch even when the guiding force is no more there. It is difficult to fill the vacuum created by sudden departure of the visionary founder of Daily Excelsior. But the redeeming factor is that the team of professionals, he had built carried forward the task with rare sense of dedication and commitment.
Excelsior Team invokes good will and support of its readers, so that we are able to keep them abreast with the latest happenings in and around the State before anybody else can do so. As the Daily Excelsior is the voice of the people, it will give maximum space to the news and views related to the people. We fervently pray and hope for continued harmonious relationship between Excelsior Team and the valuable readers. Together, in unison we have more heights to scale and more laurels to win.
-Kamal & Neeraj
Jammu records lowest temp in 30 yrs, all flights to Srinagar cancelled
* NH, Poonch, Doda, Kishtwar roads closed
Gopal Sharma/ Fayaz Bukhari
JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Dec 31: Heavy snowfall and rain lashed entire Jammu region since last night throwing normal life out of gear while the winter capital city (Jammu) has recorded the lowest temperature after a span of 30 years, whereas, the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, Doda, Kishtwar and Poonch roads have been closed due to massive snowfall.
All the flights between Jammu and Srinagar were cancelled due to bad weather and heavy snowfall in Srinagar while the Helicopter service between Katra Mata Vaishnodevi and Sanjichhat remained suspended throughout the day due to heavy snowfall at Trikuta hills. The Holy shrine has experienced heavy snowfall of the season while most of the hilly roads in the entire region have been closed.
On Jammu-Poonch highway nearly 200 vehicles have been stranded between Manjakote-Bhimber Gali-Jarran Wali Gali and Surankote while Army and police rescued over 180 passengers trapped in BG area of Poonch in 2-3 feet snowfall. From Poonch side the movement of vehicles was stopped from Potha onwards while from Rajouri side, it was not allowed beyond Manjakote by the police authorities. Poonch- Mandi Loran, Mendhar-KG-Poonch, Rajouri-Kotranka-Budhal, Thannamandi- Dera Gali-Bufliaz-Surankote roads have also been closed due to heavy snowfall.
The traffic on Jammu-Srinagar, Batote- Doda-Kishtwar and Bhaderwah road, has also been suspended as Patnitop and many other areas have experienced heavy snowfall. Chenani-Latti-Dudu, Ramnagar -Basantgarh, Reasi-Mahore-Gool, Sungri- Chasana-Budhal, Basohli- Bani, Billawar-Mechhedi, Lohai Malhar roads are also closed. Patnitop-Kud, Batote, and BG in Poonch Mandi and Loran have experienced nearly 2 to 3 feet snow. The Traffic police authorties have stopped the movement of vehicles from Nagrota Bypass and Udhampur towards Srinagar and Doda-Kishtwar.
With the heavy snow the power supply to the many areas of Poonch, Mendhar, Surankote, Thannamandi, Budhal, Mahore, Ramban, Bhaderwah, Dudu-Basantgarh, Bani, Loang area has been affected. Many cables and poles have broken. Due to closer of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and other roads, a large number of passengers have been stranded at Jammu Bus Stand. They are demanding their airlifting to the respective destinations.
Chief Scientist and Head Agro-Meteorology Department of SKUAST-Jammu, Dr B C Sharma told the Excelsior that Jammu recorded lowest ever day temperature in past 30 years which is, around 10.6 degree Celsius below normal temperature. He disclosed that Jammu observatory of the SKUAST recorded 8 degree Celsius maximum temperature today while the normal temperature is 18.6 degree C. The minimum temperature was 3.6 degree C today while the normal is 5.7 degree Celsius. Dr Sharma said till 2.30 pm today, 10.4 mm rainfall was recorded in Jammu and the rain was in right time and essential for sowing wheat crop in the remaining Kandi belt of Jammu region. The farmers should use 25% extra seed per hectare/ kanal for better crops in view of prevailing climate. He disclosed that in next 24 hours, the rain and snowfall at higher reaches would continue.
SP Airport Jammu Ashok Sharma disclosed that all the flights to Srinagar from Jammu airbase were cancelled due to bad weather and heavy snowfall at Srinagar airport. He disclosed that all the flights between Delhi and Jammu operated normally but the copter service at Katra Mata Vaishnodevi also remained suspended. He hoped that tomorrow some flights may operate for Srinagar if weather improves and the air strip is cleared in Kashmir.
Reports from Poonch said that about 60 vehicles had been trapped on Mandi Loran road while nearly 200 between BG-Jarranwali Gali and Surankote area. The Poonch city experienced heavy snowfall between one to 1.5 feet today. The Army rescued a large number of trapped passengers in BG and Jarran Wali Gali and provided them food and shelter. Brigade Commander of the area himself was monitoring the rescue and relief work. The Army also provided blankets to the old people, women and children rescued from the snow at their camp. SDPO Mendhar and Tehsildar also supervised the relief and rescue work.
Trikuta hills of Katra Mata Vaishnodevi have been snow clad as nearly one foot snow has been experienced near Bhawan and Sanjichhat. The rain has also affected he smooth yatra on the track. Over 30,000 pilgrims are expected at the shrine today and many of them have already reached. The Shrine Board authorities expect nearly 91 lakh yatra figure by the end of this year (midnight). The authorities have also issued warnings in view of bad weather and continuous rain.
Meanwhile, Kashmir valley was today cut off from rest of the country after heavy snowfall forced the closure of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and cancellation of all flights from Srinagar International Airport.
Srinagar and other parts of the Valley received season’s heavy snowfall on the eve of New Year disrupting normal life across Kashmir.
Srinagar received around 9 inches of snow since early morning, Jawahar Tunnel on the National Highway around 3.5 feet of snow on Southern portal and 3 feet on Northern portal; Qazigund 2.5 feet, Kokernag, Shopian, Kulgam, Pulwama, Anantnag around 1.5 feet.
North Kashmir’s Baramulla, Bandipora, Sopore, Kupwara, Handwara towns received 3-6 inches of snowfall. The Ski resort of Gulmarg received 3 feet of snow.
The Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir received fresh snowfall of 3-4 feet at various places and snow depth has gone upto around 10 feet at most of the places along the LoC.
The Director Meteorological Department at Srinagar, Sonum Lotus said here that more precipitation is expected in the region till tomorrow afternoon. He, however, said that weather will improve by tomorrow afternoon.
The heavy snowfall cut off the main towns of Valley from interiors as the authorities cleared snow from the main roads of Srinagar and other major towns only while interior roads were still covered with snow and people faced difficulties in commuting.
Majority of the people preferred to remain indoors due to heavy snowfall. The traffic in Srinagar and other major towns of Kashmir valley was thin. The roads were slippery due to continuous snowfall and the skeletal traffic was moving at snail’s pace.
The snow closed Kupwara-Karnah and Kupwara-Keran in North Kashmir cutting off these border areas. Around 2-3 feet snow was recorded at Sadna and Furkian Tops.
Snowfall left majority of the areas in Kashmir valley in dark as electricity was playing hide and seek at some places and at majority of the places there was no electricity. However, a Power Development Department official said there was not major power fault but the local transmission and distribution lines developed snags leading to the disruption in power supply. The official said that power has been restored to majority of the area by evening.
The Inspector General of Police Traffic, Muneer Ahmad Khan, told Excelsior that 3 feet snow had accumulated near Jawahar Tunnel at Southern portal and 2.5 feet near Northern Portal.
The IGP said that Border Roads Organization (BRO) pressed its snow clearance machinery into service thrice a day to clear snow from the National Highway at Jawahar Tunnel, Patnitop and Batote area but due to continuous and heavy snowfall Highway remained closed.
Khan said that as there was forecast of snow, last night the traffic police cleared majority of the vehicles and only 16-17 passenger vehicles had remained stranded on the highway in Banihal, however, these passengers crossed towards Srinagar in Train from Banihal to Qazigund early today.
The IGP said that around two dozen passengers are stranded at Ramban and they have been accommodated in a hotel by the district administration.
Khan said that around 50 trucks are stranded between Udhampur and Banihal. He said that tomorrow after improvement in weather, the traffic police will start clearing the stranded vehicles on the Highway once BRO clears snow from it.
The snowfall resulted in cancellation of all flights to and from Srinagar International Airport. The BRO pressed its machinery into service to clear the snow from the runway but bad weather led to the cancellation of the flights.
A large number of passengers had reached the airport to catch the flights out of Srinagar but they had to return back to Srinagar due to cancellation of the flights.
Kashmir University postponed all the examinations that were scheduled to be held between January 1 and 5.
A spokesman of the varsity said due to snowfall and subsequent disruption in traffic all the examinations scheduled from between January 1 and 5 have been postponed. However, the examination scheduled from January 6 shall be conducted as per the dates already notified, the spokesman added.
Police in Ganderbal district of Central Kashmir rescued three youth who were buried under a snow avalanche in Kangan area of the district.
Police said that three youth Riyaz Ahmad Bijad, Parvez Ahmad and Riyaz Ahmad of Sarfaraw , Gund area who had gone to the forest area for collection of firewood were hit by an avalanche early today.
Ganderbal police immediately swung into action and with help of locals rescued two of them. However, the third youth Riyaz Ahmad Bijad son of Nisar Ahmad was completely buried under the snow. After three hours of rescue operation he was rescued in critical condition and was shifted to SKIMS hospital in Srinagar for treatment.
Police said that the rescue operation was conducted under the supervision of Superintendent of Police, Ganderbal Shahid Mehraj. SP Ganderbal has issued advisories to the locals living in Kangan area to avoid venturing in avalanche prone areas.
In the meantime, an official spokesman said here that to take stock of heavy snowfall in Srinagar City, the Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Farooq Ahmad Shah conducted extensive visit of various areas of Srinagar city besides Health Institutions which include SMHS and Bones and Joint Hospitals.
Shah inspected the pace of snow clearance on the Srinagar roads, lanes and by lanes and directed the executing agencies to speed up the snow clearance process so that the roads are made traffic worthy and people do not face any difficulty in movement from one area to another.
The Deputy Commissioner visited various markets of the city and took stock of supply position and availability of essential commodities. He directed the concerned officers accompanying him to ensure the availability of all necessities particularly during ensuing snowfall in the district. He visited Safa Kadal, Eidgah, Karan Nagar, Ram Bagh, Barzulla, Sanat Nagar, Hyderpora and other markets of the city and interacted with the people and traders. He directed for ensuring the availability of the essential commodities at all the market places besides strictly adhering to price list.
Shah visited SMHS and Bone and Joint Hospitals and took stock of the healthcare facilities being provided to the patients. While interacting with the Doctors and Para Medics about the facilities being provided to the patients, Shah stressed for extending better healthcare services to the patients. He was informed that adequate stocks of the medicines and other items are available in all the Health Institutions.
The District Development Commissioner, Kupwara, Itrat Hussain Rafique convened a meeting of officers to review the snow clearance and stock and supply position of essential commodities in the district.
The district administration said that five snow clearance machines were pressed into service and claimed all the roads were cleared of snow.
The spokesman said that at Shopian, snow clearance operation has been started in the wee hours and all the major roads have been cleared. Six snow clearance machines have been pressed into service.
The spokesman said that Deputy Commissioner, Shopian also visited Health Institutions and the medical and para-medical staffs were directed to remain available on duty and shall not leave without formal permission.
The spokesman said that electricity supply has been partially affected and is being restored. There is no shortage of the essential commodities and medicines in the district, the spokesman said.
CJMs, Sub-Judges, Munsiffs among 141 Judicial Officers shifted, posted
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 31: In a major reshuffle in the State judiciary, High Court today ordered transfers and postings of 141 Judicial Officers including Chief Judicial Magistrates, Sub-Judges and Munsiffs.
According to the order issued by Suresh Kumar Sharma, Registrar General, S C Kattal, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kathua has been transferred and posted as Chief Judicial Magistrate Jammu against available vacancy. Rajiv Gupta, CJM Srinagar has been transferred and posted as CJM Doda vice Sunit Gupta.
Virender Singh Bahu, Municipal Magistrate Jammu has been transferred and posted as CJM Srinagar vice Rajiv Gupta. Chain Lal Bavoria, Judge Small Causes Court Srinagar has been transferred and posted as Sub-Judge/Special Mobile Magistrate Jammu against available vacancy (under 13th Finance Commission).
Masarat Roohi, CJM Sopore has been transferred and posted as Judge Small Causes Court, Srinagar vice Chain Lal Bavoria. Sunit Gupta, CJM Doda has been transferred and posted as CJM Reasi against available vacancy. Mirza Riaz-ul-Haq, CJM Poonch has been transferred and posted as Electricity Magistrate, Jammu against available vacancy.
Mehmood Ahmad Choudhary, Excise Magistrate Jammu has been transferred and posted as Special Mobile Magistrate (T) Srinagar vice Mehraj-ud-Din Sofi. Mohd Ashraf Khan, CJM Rajouri has been transferred and posted as Special Mobile Magistrate (Passenger Tax) Jammu vice Vijay Singh Manhas. Abdul Nasir, City Judge Jammu has been transferred and posted as CJM Anantnag vice Mohd Amin Mir.
Surinder Singh, CJM Kulgam has been transferred and posted as CJM Rajouri vice Mohd Ashraf Khan. Mohd Amin Mir, CJM Anantnag has been transferred and posted as CJM Budgam vice Gowhar Majid Dalal. Sudhir Kumar, Sub-Judge Jammu has been transferred and posted as CJM Poonch vice Mirza Riaz-ul-Haq. Javaid Ahmed Geelani, Sub-Judge Kupwara has been transferred and posted as CJM Handwara vice O P Bhagat.
O P Thakur, Sub-Judge Nowshera has been transferred and posted as Sub-Judge Kupwara vice Javaid Ahmad Geelani. Ritesh Kumar Dubey, Sub-Judge Katra has been transferred and posted as CJM Samba vice Surjit Singh Bali. Gowhar Majid Dalal, CJM Budgam has been transferred and posted as Joint Registrar, High Court Wing Srinagar.
Mehraj-ud-Din, Special Mobile Magistrate (T) Srinagar has been transferred and posted as CJM Sopore vice Masarat Roohi. Kamlesh Pandita, Sub-Judge Bhaderwah has been transferred and posted as Municipal Magistrate Jammu vice Virender Singh Bahu. Vijay Singh Manhas, Special Mobile Magistrate (Passenger Tax), Jammu has been transferred and posted as Sub-Judge Baramulla against available vacancy. O P Bhagat, CJM Handwara has been transferred and posted as CJM Kathua vice S C Kattal.
Aijaz Ahmad Khan, Joint Registrar High Court Wing Srinagar has been transferred and posted as CJM Ganderbal against available vacancy. Deepak Sethi, City Judge Srinagar has been transferred and posted as Sub-Judge/Special Mobile Magistrate Poonch against available vacancy. Ajay Kumar Gupta, CJM Kishtwar has been transferred and posted as Joint Registrar High Court Wing Jammu vice Amit Kumar Gupta.
Surjit Singh Bali, CJM Samba has been transferred and posted as Sub-Judge Jammu vice Sudhir Kumar. Mohd Anwar Al-Nasir, Sub-Judge Pattan has been transferred and posted as Sub-Judge Leave Reserve High Court, attached with State Judicial Academy. Manjit Singh Manhas, CJM Bandipora has been transferred and posted as Sub-Judge/Special Mobile Magistrate Bhaderwah against available vacancy.
Abdul Majid Dar, Municipal Magistrate, Srinagar has been transferred and posted as Sub-Judge/Special Mobile Magistrate Trehgam (Kupwara) against available vacancy. Som Lal, Railway Magistrate Jammu has been transferred and posted as Sub-Judge/Special Mobile Magistrate Budgam against available vacancy. Mohd Ashraf Bhat, CJM Shopian has been transferred and posted as CJM Kulgam vice Surinder Singh.
Pardeep Kumar, Sub-Judge Vailoo has been transferred and posted as Sub-Judge Surankote against available vacancy. Amarjit Singh Langeh, Sub-Judge Bijbehara has been transferred and posted as Excise Magistrate Jammu vice Mehmood Ahmad Choudhary. Sandeep Kour, Sub-Judge Ramnagar has been transferred and posted as City Judge Jammu vice Abdul Nasir. Amit Kumar Gupta, Joint Registrar High Court Wing Jammu has been transferred and posted as Sub-Judge Ramnagar vice Sandeep Kour.
Yahya Firdous Ahangar, CJM Leh has been transferred and posted as Sub-Judge Leave Reserve High Court attached with State Judicial Academy. Sandeep Gandotra, District Judicial Mobile Magistrate (T) Kathua on his adhoc promotion as Sub-Judge has been posted as Railway Magistrate Jammu vice Som Lal. Raja Mohd Tasleem, Additional Mobile Magistrate (T) Srinagar on his adhoc promotion as Sub-Judge has been posted as Sub-Judge Vailoo vice Pardeep Kumar.
Anoop Kumar, Munsiff High Court Leave Reserve attached with State Judicial Academy, on his adhoc promotion as Sub-Judge has been posted as Sub-Judge Bhaderwah. Farooq Ahmad Bhat, Munsiff/District Mobile Magistrate (T) Anantnag on his adhoc promotion as Sub-Judge has been posted as CJM Shopian vice Mohd Ashraf Bhat. Madan Lal, Additional District Mobile Magistrate (T) Jammu on his adhoc promotion as Sub-Judge has been posted as Sub-Judge Bijbehara vice Amarjit Singh Langeh.
Manoj Parihar, Munsiff Mahore on his adhoc promotion as Sub-Judge has been posted as Sub-Judge Katra vice Ritesh Kumar Dubey. Shabir Ahmad, Munsiff Pulwama on his adhoc promotion as Sub-Judge has been posted as Sub-Judge/Special Mobile Magistrate Anantnag against available vacancy. Arvind Sharma, Munsiff Banihal on his adhoc promotion has been posted as Sub-Judge/Special Mobile Magistrate Srinagar against available vacancy.
Yashpal Sharma, Munsiff Jammu on his adhoc promotion has been posted as City Judge Srinagar vice Deepak Sethi. Bashir Ahmad Munshi, 3rd Additional Munsiff Jammu on his adhoc promotion has been posted as Sub-Judge/Special Mobile Magistrate Udhampur against available vacancy. Amit Sharma, Munsiff Udhampur on his adhoc promotion has been posted as CJM Kishtwar vice Ajay Kumar Gupta. Manjit Rai, Sub-Registrar Jammu on his adhoc promotion has been posted as CJM Bandipora vice Manjit Singh Manhas. Khurshid-ul-Islam, Munsiff Kangan on his adhoc promotion has been posted as Municipal Magistrate Srinagar vice Abdul Majid Dar.
Anjum Ara, Additional Munsiff Samba on her adhoc promotion has been posted as Sub-Judge/Special Mobile Magistrate Rajouri against available vacancy. Arti Mohan, 2nd Additional Munsiff Jammu on her adhoc promotion has been posted as Sub-Judge Nowshera vice O P Thakur. Rajni Sharma, Munsiff Chenani on her adhoc promotion has been posted as Sub-Judge Leave Reserve High Court Jammu. Vinod Kumar, Munsiff Bani on his adhoc promotion has been posted as Sub-Judge Pattan vice Mohd Anwar Al-Nasir. Umi Kulsoom, Munsiff Ganderbal on her adhoc promotion has been posted as Sub-Judge/Special Mobile Magistrate Baramulla against available vacancy.
Pawan Kumar Sharma, Munsiff Akhnoor on his adhoc promotion has been posted as CJM Leh vice Yahya Firdous Ahangar. He will hold additional charge of the Special Mobile Magistrate Leh and Javed Alam, CJM Kargil will hold additional charge of Special Mobile Magistrate Kargil.
Ahsan-ullah Parvez Malik, Munsiff, Thannamandi has been transferred and posted as City Munsiff, Srinagar vice Feroz Ahmad Khan. Iqbal Ahmad Masoodi, 2nd Addl. Munsiff, Srinagar, has been transferred and posted as District Mobile Magistrate (T), Sopore, against available vacancy. Muzaffar Iqbal Khan, Munsiff, R S Pura, has been transferred and posted as District Mobile Magistrate (T), Rajouri.
Spalzes Angmo, Munsiff, Sanku (Drass), has been transferred and posted as Munsiff/Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Nobra, against available vacancy. Adnan Syed, 1st Addl. Munsiff (Forest Magistrate), Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff, Kishtwar. He will hold additional charge of Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Kishtwar. Sushil Singh, Munsiff, Basohli, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff, Jammu, vice Yashpal Sharma.
Arun Kumar Kotwal, Munsiff, Ramban, has been transferred and posted as District Mobile Magistrate (T), Udhampur. Khem Raj, District Mobile Magistrate (T), Udhampur, has been transferred and posted as Sub Registrar, Jammu, vice Manjit Rai. Dinesh Gupta, Munsiff, Budhal, has been transferred and posted as District Mobile Magistrate (T), Kathua, against available vacancy. Parvaiz Iqbal, District Mobile Magistrate (T), Rajouri, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff, R S Pura, vice Muzaffar Iqbal Khan. Mansoor Ahmad Lone, Munsiff, Magam, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Chandoosa (Baramulla).
Prem Sagar, Munsiff, Katra, has been transferred and posted as Addl Mobile Magistrate (T), Jammu, vice Madan Lal. Abdul Qayoom Mir, Munsiff, Anantnag, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff/Addl. Mobile Magistrate, Beerwah (Budgam). Ramesh Lal, Munsiff, Sunderbani, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff, Mahore vice Manoj Parihar. Manzoor Ahmad Zargar, Sub Registrar, Srinagar, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff, Sogam, vice Sajad-ur-Rehman. Parvin Pandoh, Munsiff, Mendhar, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff/Addl. Mobile Magistrate, Samba.
Faizan-ul-Haq Iqbal, Munsiff, Tral, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Pantha Chowk, Srinagar. Noor Mohd. Mir, Munsiff, Handwara, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff, Gurez, against available vacancy. Swati Gupta, Munsiff, Bishnah, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff/Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Billawar. Rafia Hassan, Munsiff, Aishmuqam, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff, Anantnag, vice Abdul Qayoom Mir. Mir Wajahat, Munsiff, Tangmarg, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff, Pampore, vice Jehangir Ahmad Bakshi. Aadil Mushtaq, Munsiff, Buniyar, has been transferred and posted as Sub Registrar, Srinagar, vice Manzoor Ahmad Zargar.
Fozia Paul, Munsiff, Budgam, has been transferred and posted as 1st Addl Munsiff, Srinagar, against available vacancy. Mehreen Mushtaq, Munsiff, Shangus, has been transferred and posted as 2nd Addl. Munsiff, Srinagar, vice Iqbal Ahmad Masoodi. Feroz Ahmad Khan, City Munsiff, Srinagar, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Awantipora. Imran Hussain Wani, Munsiff, Sumbal, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Ramban. He will hold additional charge of Munsiff, Ramban.
Fayaz Ahmad Qureshi, Munsiff, Baramulla, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Kralpora (Kupwara). He will hold additional charge of Munsiff, Tangdar. Umesh Sharma, Munsiff, Kishtwar, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Kulgam. He will hold additional Charge of Munsiff, Kulgam. Sheikh Gowhar Hussain, Munsiff, Bandipora, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff, Budgam, vice Fozia Paul. Geeta Kumari, Munsiff, Samba, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Udhampur .
Javed Rana, Munsiff, Dooru, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Surankote. Jahangir Ahmad Bakshi, Munsiff, Pampore, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Pahalgam. He will hold additional charge of Munsiff, Aishmuqam. Tabasum, 3rd Addl. Munsiff, Srinagar, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Ganderbal. She will hold additional charge of Munsiff, Ganderbal. Anjana Rajput, Munsiff Billawar, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Reasi. Munish Kumar Manhas, District Mobile Magistrate (T), Doda, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff, Gool, against available vacancy.
Wajahat Husain, Munsiff, Charar-e-Sharief, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff Mendhar vice Parvin Pandoh. Surinder Kumar Thapa, Munsiff, Thathri, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff, Qazigund, vice Raj Kumar. Raj Kumar, Munsiff, Qazigund, has been transferred and posted as District Mobile Magistrate (Traffic), Poonch, vice Sarfaraz Nawaz. Tsewang Phuntsog, Munsiff, Zanskar, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff, Nobra, vice Phuntsog Angmo. Manzoor Hussain, Munsiff, Dangiwacha, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff, Samba, vice Geeta Kumari. Iqbal Ahmad Akhoon, Munsiff, Damhal Hanjipora, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Bandipora. He will hold hold additional charge of Munsiff, Bandipora.
Riyaz Ahmad, Munsiff, Shopian, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Thannamandi. He will hold additional charge of Munsiff, Thannamandi. Meyank Gupta, Munsiff, Bhaderwah, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff, Katra, vice Prem Sagar. Sajad-ur-Rehman, Munsiff, Sogam, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Shopian. He will hold additional charge of Munsiff, Shopian. Altaf Hussain Khan, Munsiff, Kulgam, has been transferred and posted as District Mobile Magistrate (Traffic), Anantnag, vice Farooq Ahmad Bhat. He will also hold additional charge of Munsiff, Shangus. Archana Charak, Munsiff, Reasi, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate R S Pura. Phuntsog Angmo, Munsiff, Nobra, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff/Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate Batalik. Sarfaraz Nawaz, District Mobile Magistrate (Traffic), Poonch, has been transferred and posted as Munsiff, Tral, vice Faizan-ul-Iqbal.
Among the newly appointed Munsiffs, Rekha Kapoor has been posted as 2nd Addl. Munsiff, Jammu, against available vacancy. Pooja Raina has been posted as 3rd Addl. Munsiff, Jammu, against available vacancy. Pooja Gupta has been posted as Munsiff, Billawar. Fariqa Nazir has been posted as Munsiff, Sumbal, vice Imran Hussain Wani.
Naveen Jamwal has been posted as Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate, Doda (under 13th Finance Commission). Deputy Kumar has been posted as Munsiff, Budhal, vice Dinesh Gupta. Abdul Bari has been posted as Addl. Mobile Magistrate (T), Srinagar, vice Raja Mohd. Tasleem. Ajay Kumar has been posted as Munsiff, Baramulla, vice Fayaz Ahmad Qureshi. Slahuddin Ahmed has been posted as 1st Addl. Munsiff /Forest Magistrate, Jammu, vice Adnan Syed. Nusrat Ali, has been posted as Munsiff, Magam, vice Manzoor Ahmad Lone. Sunil Kumar has been posted as 3rd Addl. Munsiff, Srinagar, vice Tabasum.
Smriti Sharma has been posted as Munsiff, Basohli, vice Sushil Singh. Sumati has been posted as Munsiff, Chenani, against available vacancy. Mudasar Farooq has been posted as Munsiff, Dooru, vice Javed Rana. Muzamil Ahmad Wani has been posted as Munsiff, D. H. Pora, vice Iqbal Ahmad Akhoon. Rajeev Kumar has been posted as Munsiff, Banihal, against available vacancy.
Iqbal Rafiq Vakil has been posted as Munsiff, Buniyar, vice Aadil Mushtaq. Touseef Ahmad Magray has been posted as Munsiff, Udhampur, vice Amit Sharma. Madhu has been posted as Addl. Munsiff, Samba, against available vacancy. Zahoor Ahmad Ganaie has been posted as Munsiff, Dangiwacha, vice Manzoor Hussain. Lubna Sultan has been posted as Munsiff, Charar-i-Sharief, vice Wajahat Hussain. Jeewan Kumar has been posted as Munsiff, Akhnoor, vice Pawan Kumar Sharma.
Mir Sayeem Qayoom has been posted as Munsiff, Tangmarg, vice Mir Wajahat. Arti Devi has been posted as Munsiff, Sunderbani, vice Ramesh Lal. Jyoti Bhagat has been posted as Munsiff, Reasi, vice Archana Charak. Fidah Hussain Nayek has been posted as Munsiff, Handwara, vice Noor Mohd. Mir. Girja Shavan has been posted as Munsiff, Bhaderwah, vice Meyank Gupta. Tabraiz Ahmed has been posted as District Mobile Magistrate (T), Doda, vice Munish Kumar Manhas. Junaid Imtiaz Mir has been posted as Munsiff, Pulwama, vice Shabir Ahmad. Shafeeq Ahmad Malik has been posted as Munsiff, Kalakote, against available vacancy.
Rajni Bhagat has been posted as Munsiff, Thathri, vice Surinder Kumar Thappa. Brij Raj Singh has been posted as Munsiff, Bani, vice Vinod Kumar. Sandeep Singh Sen has been posted as Munsiff, Gandoh Bhalessa, against available vacancy. Shabnam Sheikh has been posted as Munsiff Bishnah, vice, Swati Gupta. Shafeeq Ahmed has been posted as Munsiff, Kotranka, against available vacancy. Wangial Tsering has been posted as Munsiff, Zanskar, vice Tsewang Phuntsog. Moneer Ahmad has been posted as Munsiff, Kangan, against available vacancy and Chemit Yurgyal has been posted as Munsiff, Sanku (Drass), vice Spalzes Angmo.