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Anantnag, June 28  :   Advisors to Governor Khurshid Ahmad Ganai and K. K. Sharma today visited Nunwan Base Camp here to review the arrangements put in place for the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2019.

They chaired a meeting wherein arrangements including drinking water facilities, power supply, healthcare, sanitation, food and supplies, firewood, issuance of permissions and other amenities for the annual pilgrimage were threadbare reviewed.

The Advisors directed officers from line Departments to complete all the arrangements before the commencement of the Yatra at all the transit camps and halting stations. They also sought the action taken report on earlier directions.

Directions were passed that the waterproof broachers be prepared containing the details of facilities, helpline Numbers and other useful information and circulated to the Yatris.

Later, Ganai and Sharma visited health centre at Nunwan to check medicare facilities for yatris besides interacted with Langarwalas to ensure the quality control of food services.

The Advisors impressed upon the officers to work in close coordination and synergy to ensure smooth conduct of the Yatra 2019.

The meeting was also attended by Camp Director Nunwan Base camp Amit Sharma, Additional Camp Director, Kul Raj Singh, ADC Anantnag Altaf Ahmad Khan, CEO PDA Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone, SDM Pahalgam, SE Hydraulics, Exen R&B, senior officers of Police, CRPF, and civil administration.


Anantnag, June 27  :   Ahead of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2019, exercise for Mock drill was held at Pahalgam today, in presence of camp Director Nunwan Base camp, CEO,PDA, Pahalgam, Tehsildar Pahalgam, Engineers and Officers of PDD, PHE, I&FC Anantnag Circle, ARTO Anantnag, Assistant Labour Commissioner Anantnag SDPO Aishmugam, SHO and Tehsildar Pahalgam and other senior officers of Police, Army CRPF, NDRF SDRF, and other officers.

On the occasion, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Consultant Retd. Brig. Kuldeep Singh said officers conducted mock drill at Base camp Nunwan and Bus Ada Pahalgam for the smooth and successful conduct of Yatra 2019. He highlighted the challenges during the Yatra and the ways to deal with exigencies.

He also said that aim of the Mock exercise is to aware the departments to prepare for any kind of agencies for the upcoming Yatra 2019.In Mock drill exercise, the officials NDMA, SDRF,Civil defense, Fire & Emergency services also participated 

The consultant NDMA stressed for well planning, better coordination and better response among the various participating agencies including NDMA, SDRF, JK Police & other agencies. He urged upon all the officers to identify the gaps, prepare objective tasks, challenges, resources, problem areas & remedial measures to be taken in case of any eventuality. The consultant asked the concerned department to arrange two Hamilton Saddles for each camp for the rescue of the Yatries during exigencies.

ANANTNAG, OCTOBER 03: According to the Chairman Tehsil Legal Services Committee (Sub Judge) Bijbehara, a Lok Adalat is scheduled to be held in the premises of Sub Judge Court, Bijbehara on October 11, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in which cases pertaining to 138 of N I Act, Civil, Criminal, Electricity, Family Dispute shall be taken up for amicable settlement.
In this regard, general public, the litigants and the interested person are informed to contact Chairman Tehsil Legal Services Committee, Bijbehara upto 10 October 2018. 
Members of Bar Association, Bijbehara are also requested to bring to the notice of Chairman Tehsil Legal Services Committee, Bijbehara any case which qualifies for reference to Lok Adalat.    
Similarly, according to the Chairman Tehsil Legal Service Committee (Munsif Dooru) a Lok Adalat is being organised on 10 October 2018 under the Chairmanship of Chairman Tehsil Legal Service Committee Dooru.
All the interested persons who want to settle their cases through said Lok Adalat are informed to contact the Chairman Tehsil Legal Service Committee Dooru before 10 October 2018.

Srinagar, Sept 27: An unidentified militant and a soldier were killed in a gunbattle in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, the army said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Qazigund area of Anantnag district after receiving tip-off about presence of militants there, an army official said.

The search operation turned into an encounter when the insurgents opened fire on the security forces, he said.

One militant has been killed so far while a soldier laid down his life fighting the ultras, the official said.

He said the operation was in progress when reports last came in.

In another operation, in Panzan area of Budgam district, security forces are locked in a gunbattle with militants hiding in the village, the official said, adding that there were no reports of casualties so far in this operation.
 (PTI)


ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 25: According to the District Election Officer Anantnag, the randomization of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for Municipal Elections–2018 shall be held from September 29, 2018.
 The randomization shall be held in respect of one Municipal Council Anantnag and nine Municipal Committees falling in the district at the Deputy Commissioners’ Office Anantnag.
Under phase 1st, the first randomization of EVMs will be held on September 29 at 11 am for the Municipal Committees of Achabal, Kokernag and Qazigund. Whereas, second randomization of EVMs for the said Committees shall be conducted on October 03at 2 pm.
 Under phase second, the first randomization of EVMs for Municipal Council Anantnag and Municipal Committee Bijbehara will be held on October 03 at 11 am and the second randomization of EVMs on October 05 at 2 pm.
 Similarly, the 1st EVM randomization for the third phase for the Municipal Committees of Mattan, Pahalgam, Aishmuqam and Seer Hamdan will be conducted on October 04 at 11 am and the 2nd EVM randomization for the said Committees will be held on October 09at 2 pm.
For the 4th and last phase, 1st randomization of EVMs for Municipal Committees of Duru and Verinag will be conducted on October 06 and 2ndrandomization on October 11 at 2 pm.
All the concerned contesting candidates, as well as representatives of recognised political parties, have been asked to attend the randomization process on the aforementioned dates, time and venue.



ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 24:     The District Development Commissioner Anantnag Mohammad Younis Malik today launched Measles and Robella (MR) vaccination campaign from Government High School Khannabal here.
Under the campaign, the children under the age group of 9 months to 15 years shall be vaccinated throughout the district. The campaign was also started in other areas of the district.
An action plan has already been devised for the successful coverage of the campaign among the departments of Health, Education, ICDS and voluntary organizations.
CMO Anantnag, Deputy CMO Anantnag and Medical Superintendent District Hospital Anantnag were also present on the occasion.


ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 24:  District Development Commissioner Anantnag Mohammad Younis Malik along with Director General Youth Services & Sports Dr Saleem-ul-Rehman inaugurated divisional level inter-district Cricket tournament here today at Government Higher Secondary School Bijbehara.
Among others present on the occasion include, Joint Director Youth Services & Sports, District Youth Services & Sports officer Anantnag, Principal Government Higher Secondary School Bijbehara.
Nine teams from different districts of the valley are participating in the said tournament starting. The inaugural match was played between Anantnag and Kupwara cricket teams at cricket ground Government Higher Secondary School Bijbehara.
On the occasion, the DDC Anantnag said that the youth including both boys and girls have tremendous sports talent and there is a dire need to harness it.
He said that 300 youth from different parts of the district have volunteered themselves as sports volunteers for the uplift of the sports activities in the district and all the possible facilities will be provided to them.  He also said the high-class sports infrastructure will be developed in the district and Sports Stadium at Mehandi Kadal Anantnag will be provided with day-night facilities so that sports activities will get a boost in the district.
On the occasion, Director General Youth Services & Sports said that sports and games play a vital role in the overall development of students. He further said that youth Hostels will be constructed in all the districts in near future for the development of the sports culture in the state.


ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 20: The District Election Officer, Anantnag, Mohammad Younis Malik today reviewed the arrangements to be made for the conduct of Urban Local Bodies Elections – 2018 in the Anantnag district for which the State Election Commission has issued a notification. The Local Bodies Elections will be conducted in 4 phases i.e. on 08 October 2018, 10 October 2018, 13 October 2018 and 16 October 2018.
The Municipal Committee Elections for 1st Phase will be held for the Municipal Committees of Achabal, Kokernag & Qazigund, while as for the 2ndphase Municipal Committee Elections will be held for MC, Anantnag and Municipal Committee, Bijbehara. The elections for the 3rd Phase will be conducted for the Municipal Committees of Mattan, Pahalgam, Ashmuqam & Seerhamdan. In 4th Phase the ULB Elections will be held for the Municipal Committees of Dooru & Verinag for the conduct of the elections of the Urban Local Bodies. 27 ROs have been designated.
Threadbare discussions were made in the meeting chaired under the DEO, Anantnag (District Development Commissioner, Anantnag) at Dak Bungalow, Khanabal. In the meeting, the various matters with regard to SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation), transport magisterial duty and security action plan were also discussed.  
The meeting was attended by both ADCs, District Dy. Election Officer, Anantnag, all ROs, AROs, Sectoral & Zonal Magistrate & other officers of district Administration.

          ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 18: In connection with holding of Urban Local Body elections in Anantnag, necessary election related training was imparted to the sectoral and Zonal Magistrates at Dak Bunglow, Khannabal today.
During the training session the District Election Officer, Anantnag, Mohammad Younis Malik and Nodal Officer, Election Training (Tehsildar Kokernag) briefed the magistrates about strict implementation of Model Code of Conduct. For the holding of UBL elections in Anantnag, 13 sectoral and 24 Zonal sectoral magistrates have been deployed on election duty in Anantnag district.

ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 15:  District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, Mohammad Younis Malik, today chaired the District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting to review the performance of banks and line departments for the 1st quarter ending June -2018 under District Credit Action Plan – 2018-19.
The meeting reviewed the progress achieved in various sectors like Agriculture, Micro and Small Enterprises, Education Housing & other sectors.
The meeting was informed that the total deposits in the district have reached to Rs 430454 lakh, while the total advances under various schemes have touched to Rs. 328866 lakh by end of June 2018 in the district.
A total credit target of Rs.1895.85 crore has been fixed for the district under Credit Action Plan 2018 which includes Rs.1492.03 crore under Agriculture & Allied sectors (total priority sector), Rs. 403.83 crore non-priority sector.
 While reviewing the performance of banks by the end of June 2018, it was said that under priority sector an advance of Rs. 269.84 crore has been made in favour of 9698 beneficiaries against the lending target of Rs 1492.03 crore, thereby registering an achievement of 18%, under non-priority sector.
Whereas, against a credit target of Rs. 403.83 crore, an advance of Rs. 200.08 crore has been disbursed by the end of June 2018. The total advance released under the Credit Action Plan has been recorded as Rs. 469.92 crore in the district by the end of June – 2018.  
Under KCC, against a credit target of Rs. 1221.72 crore for 80525  farm operating families, a loan of Rs. 1189.08 crore stands disbursed in favour of 65943 farm operating families by the end of June  2018.
The Director RSETI informed the meeting that three training programmes were conducted by RSETI, Bijbehara in which 58 candidates were imparted skill development training out of which 31 candidates have been provided credit linkage, the cases of 37 candidates have been settled by the end of June -2018.  
Similarly, under ‘Housing for All Schemes’ DUDA has sponsored 43 cases to various urban business units/bank branches out of which 05 cases were sanctioned amounting to Rs 15 lakh.
 The meeting decided that insurance cover to MGNREGA job card holders will be provided under PMAPY, PMJJBY and PMSBY for which the LBM was directed to take up the matter with Assistant Commissioner Development, Anantnag.
With respect to linking of Aadhaar numbers with the banking accounts for availing benefits under different schemes, all the bankers have been directed to establish Aadhaar linkage centres for enrolment. The District Social Welfare Officer was also directed to submit the validation list of the beneficiaries under different schemes to the banks for electronic benefit transfer.
Meanwhile, the DDC instructed all the officers and bankers to work in synergy so that tangible improvements are witnessed at the ground level. He also called for organizing of camps at educational institutions so that students belonging to lower income families are able to avail loans in order to get a better education.
The DDC also said that there is a need to identify the sectors where good dividends are subservient to capital infusion, adding cooperative sector is one such sector.
The line departments including handicrafts, handlooms, animal/ sheep husbandry, agriculture, horticulture & fisheries, were directed to tie up with the Lead Bank Manager in order to focus on sponsoring cases of the youth in these sectors.
The meeting was attended by General Manager, Industries, Chief Agriculture Officer, officers from Social Welfare, Animal Husbandry, Sheep husbandry, KVIB, NURM, NULM, Lead Bank Manager, ADGM, RBI, Director RSETI, representatives of RBI, NABARD and other banks.

ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 14: The Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Mohammad Younis Malik today visited the Shia populated areas of the district to take stock of the arrangements being put in place for the Muharram processions.
He directed the concerned officers to make all necessary arrangements with regard to drinking water, uninterrupted power supply, availability of essential commodities for Shia populated areas.
 The Deputy Commissioner also visited under construction Imam Bara at Chittergul and directed the concerned executing agency to speed up the construction work. He also visited Dati Nag Water Supply Scheme and Sub District Hospital Shangus and enquired about the facilities being provided to the patients there.
  Various deputations met the Deputy Commissioner at Chittergul and Shangus who apprised him about their various problems and demands. The DC gave a patient hearing to the deputations and assured quick redressal of their genuine issues.
Deputy CMO, BDO Shangus, AD FCS&CA, AEEs of R&B and PHE departments accompanied the Deputy Commissioner.

ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 11: An awareness programme on BetiBachaoBetiPadhao (BBBP) campaign was organized by Chief Education Officer Anantnag at Zone Vailoo, wherein girl students, ASHA workers, Aanganwadi workers and other volunteers participated.
On the occasion, various competitions like debate, quiz, painting and Naat competitions were also held in which Humaira Jan of class 4th from Primary School Germanpora, IqraSidiqof class 12th from HSS Gohan, Jameela Jan of class 5th from MS Bidhad and Humaira Jan of class 10th from HS Desu secured 1st positions in Naat, debate, painting and quiz competitions respectively.
Medals and certificates were also distributed among the position holders.

ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 11: Government Boys Model Higher Secondary School Anantnag today celebrated its Annual Day in which Joint Director Education South Kashmir Dr Nasir Ahmad Lone was the Chief Guest of the function.
On the occasion various cultural programmes were presented by the students of this institution and by the students from other neighbouring institutions.
While addressing the audience, the Dr Nasir Ahmad Lone, who is also the in charge Chief Education Officer Anantnag, said that organising Annual Days by institutions provide an opportunity to the students to expose their talents in various fields. He added that apart from class room learning students should be exposed to other co-curricular activities for their overall development. He said that a greater responsibility lies on the shoulders of a teacher to shape the career of a student. He assured that all required facilities and support will be provided to the students displaying talent in different fields like art, culture, crafts and other related
Later medals and certificates were distributed among the student participants. Earlier Principal of the institution formally welcomed the guests.
Among others, the function was attended by various retired teachers, scholars and civilians of the district.

Srinagar, Sep 8: A militant was killed and a policeman injured when a some ultras attacked a police picket in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said on Saturday.

Militants attacked a police picket at Achabal late Friday night, a police official said, adding but the attack was successfully repulsed.

In retaliatory action, one militant was killed and his weapon was recovered, he said.

The identity and group affiliation of the slain ultra is yet to be ascertained, he added.

The official said that in the shootout, a policeman sustained injuries and was shifted to a hospital where his condition is stated to be stable.
 (PTI)

Reviews Muhram Arrangements at Sofipora Pahalgam
ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 06: A Public Darbar was today organised by District Administration Anantnag at Khrim which was chaired by District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, Mohammad Younis Malik.
A large number of citizens form Khrim, Sirhama, Sriguffwara and Bewora villages participated in the Awami Darbar. During the darbar, citizens of the concerned villages raised various demands and problems being faced by them.
The demands and problems raised by the representatives of village Khriam, Srihama, Sriguffwara & Bewora regarding availability of lady doctor and night staff at NTPHC, Khrim, augmentation of two bore wells for   providing drinking water facilities separate panel sets for lift irrigation scheme, compensation of trees under road widening made by PMGSY, supply of 250KV transformer for Sofi Mohalla, supply of 50 water pipes for Nilnag to Bonpora, augmentation of Khudpora lift irrigation, water pipes for Gujjar Basti Kasnard, marketing facility for c-grade Apple & construction of protection Bund at Eidgah Khiram, drinking water for new colony near rest house Nowshara, new electric conductor and Poles for Nowshara, fencing of reservoir at Nowshara, construction of Health Sub Centre, at Nowshara, up gradation of Boys High School Sirhama, 100 KV transformer for Ziyarat Sharieef at Sriguffwara, maccdamization of 02km road from Bewora to via Cheniwadder at construction of bridge, filtration plant for water supply scheme under (Viddy).
The DDC issued instructions to the concerned officers and engineers for immediate implementation of the directions issued in the public darbar. He directed Xen R&B, Xen PHE, AEE, PDD & BDO Sriguffwara to ensure the construction works and issuance of electric & PHE infrastructure for the villages.  The DDC assured the people that their genuine demands related to drinking water, supply of HT, LT, augmentation of bore wells, filtration plant at Movewora, new transformer for Ziyarat-e- Sharieef Khrim, separate panel set for lift irrigation Khiram, construction of two room Health Sub-Centre at Nowshara by RDD, marketing facility for c-grade Apple, 20 Poles for Nowshara will be fulfilled. He laid instructions to the concerned officers and engineers for taking necessary action in this behalf.
The SDMs of Bijbehara, Phalgam, Xen R&B, PMGSY, PHE, AEEs of R&B, PHE, PMGSY, Tehsildar Bijbehra, Phalgam & other concerned officers were present in the public darbar.
Later the DDC chaired a meeting of officers & members of Shia community at Imam Barah Sofi Pora Pahalgam to review the Muhram arrangements. The members raised issues related to construction of drain near Sabilgah, construction of flush type Bathroom near Masjid Sharief, construction of drain near Imam Barah, construction of two community type Bathrooms at Sofi pora village.
The DDC assured the Shia community members for fulfilling the genuine demands & problems raised in the meeting and directed the concerned officers for taking immediate action for construction of the said works. 

ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 05: According to the Depot Manager JKSRTC, Anantnag, the JKSRTC Depot, Anantnag is going to operate Bus Service from Anantnag to Sanaguldan (Tata-Pani) w.e.f. 08-09-2018 in the interest of the general public.
For booking details, the interesting persons can contact on cell numbers:  9419040911 & 9797995671.

ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 04: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today chaired a meeting of officers here at Dak Bungalow Khanabal to review the pace and position of various developmental projects undertaken by different executing agencies in district Kulgam.
The meeting was attended by District Development Commissioner Kulgam Dr Shamim Ahmad Wani, ADDC Khawaja Nazir Ahmad, Chief engineer R&B,SEs, Exens, CPO and District and sectoral officers of District Kulgam.
On the occasion, the DDC presented a detailed account of various developmental works under different sectors through a power point presentation. He briefed the chair about the physical and financial achievements made under different schemes and flagship programmes in the district. It was given out in the meeting that out of approved Capex budget of 132.15 crore, 17.43 crore has been expended out of available amount of 24.47 crore. 
It was also given out in the meeting that under  PMGSY 13 projects are under execution  with an estimate cost of 89.91 crore with road length of 79.26 kilo meters out of which 7 projects to be completed in current fiscal.
Div Com was also briefed that out of 6 major bridges 5 are at different stages of development and one completed at cost of 3.82 crores. Further he was informed that IPD block of District hospital Kulgam is also near to completion. 
It was also added that for youth engagement programmes recently sports action plan was infuriated and district will buzz with different sports activities and for strengthening sports infrastructure 116 play fields will be developed upto ending September. 
Speaking on the occasion, Divisional Commissioner stressed for strengthening public delivery system for the overall betterment of the people. He emphasized upon all the officers to work diligently for the early completion of all the components of the projects. 
He also stressed for early mitigation of public grievances.

ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 04: The Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today chaired a high-level meeting of officers of civil administration at Dak Bunglow, Khanabal to review the progress of core sectors including R&B, Education, Health, PMGSY, Power, PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, FCS&CA, Mega projects under execution in the district. 
The District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, Mohammad Younis Malik through a power point presentation informed the meeting about the physical and financial progress achieved under various sectors in the district upto the end of August, 2018. He said that an allocation of Rs.199.50 crore has been sanctioned for the district under Capex Budget 2018 – 19. It was given out that out of an availability of Rs 70.50 Crore, 89.87% expenditure has been achieved till the end of August, 2018.
The DDC informed that under R&B sector, against a target of 144.50 Kms macdamization target, a road length of 68.90 kms have been macadamized so far in the district.
Under PMAY out of the total allocation of Rs.21.53 crores, cent percent progress has been made against the availability of Rs 5.02 crores. Similarly under MGNREGA, against an availability of Rs. 46.28 crores, against an allocation of Rs.48.98 crores, an expenditure of Rs. 44.71 crores has been booked, which is 96% of the total availability.
The meeting was informed 20 Kms of road length has been macadamized and macadamization is in progress on 30 kms under PMGSY sector.
With regard to the progress achieved in various schemes of education sector, the meeting was informed that under elementary education, out of an availability of Rs. 15.6 crore, 19.29% expenditure has been achieved. Similarly, out of an availability of Rs.33.63 lacs, 22.69% expenditure has been achieved in the secondary education till the end of August, 2018.
The DDC appraised the Div Com about the activities being carried out by district level Task Force Committee under youth outreach programme and said that 300 volunteers have been identified at village level for participation in various sports activities. The District Sports Council, Anantnag has register 142 cricket teams in the district which are participating in T20 – Super Cup Cricket Tournaments at different venues.
Under Youth Services and Sports sector, an expenditure of Rs 2.30   lacs has been made, out of the availability of 5.66 lacs, against an allocation of Rs11.32 lacs for the year 2018 – 19.
Similarly, under Khelo India Programme, 36 play fields have been identified for repairs and renovation purpose, out of which repairs of 12 play fields have been identified. The Div Com directed for identifying more places for play fields for which funds will be provided to engage the youth in different sports activities.
The DDC informed the Div Com about the sports activities being carried out under youth outreach programme and said that Rs.30 lacs have been provided to sports council for fencing of the Sports Stadium, Anantnag.
The DDC also informed the Div Com about the protection work on vulnerable sports of Nallah Bringi, Lidder, Sandran & Jhelum. 87 identified sports have been completed under restoration of Irrigation canals.   
The Div Com, Kashmir directed the concerned Executing Agencies to speed up the construction work on various Projects. He emphasized upon the officers to ensure accountability and timely completion of all projects. He also asked for the reconciliation among intending departments and executing agencies for better results and timely completion of the works.
The Div Com also directed the JKPCC, R&B to speed up the construction work on various mega projects including Government Medical College, Dailgam, Anantnag, Multi-level Car Parking at Janglatmandi, Trauma Hospital, STP, Uranhall, Bijbehara, and Shopping Complex at old SRTC yard.
The work is under progress on sewerage treatment plant under AMRUT at an estimated cost of Rs. 120 crore at Uranhall. 80% work has been completed with an expenditure 70 crores, the construction work on STP at Wazeer Bagh is also under progress.
The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer R&B, Director Local Bodies, Director Rural Development, ADDC, General Manager DIC, SE PDD, R&B, CPO, CMO, Anantnag, CEO, CAHO, Executive Engineers of R&B Division, Anantnag, Vailo, Qazigund, Exen PHE, Bijbehara, Qazigund.


ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 03:  The District Development Commissioner Anantnag, Mohammad Younis Malik, today chaired a meeting of the district officers, engineers of I&FC, R&B, PHE, PDD, Police and SDRF  to discuss and ensure the relief and rescue for the people of the district living in low line and flood-prone areas, in case of any natural calamity.
The meeting was informed that sufficient stock of food grains, disaster management kits, sandbags, dewatering pumps, tents and boats have been made available to meet any kind of eventuality, besides various task force committees have been constituted to monitor and tackle the flood like situations whenever a need arises in the district.
It was given out that youth from all over the district have volunteered for taking active part in relief and rescue operations during the floods and other such calamities.
The DDC directed the concerned to procure additional Boats including 20 wooden boats, disaster management kits, first aid kits, water tankers, JCBs, and other basic requirements needed during the floods, besides procuring the satellite phones to ensure proper communication during such situations. EXEN R&B Division Khannabal was directed to ensure the availability of Bailey Bridges if need arises during the floods. He also directed for providing disaster management kits and first aid kits to the youth from all the 181 flood-prone villages and others, who have volunteered for rendering their services during the disasters.
The DDC directed all the district and sectoral officers to remain stationed at the headquarters and also ensure the attendance of their subordinate staff at such times. He also directed all the heads of concerned departments and engineering wings to mobilize their field functionaries and ensure close coordination with each other and anticipate the events to tackle any kind of natural calamity. 
The meeting was attended by ADDC Anantnag, SE’s of PHE and PDD, Exens of Flood Control, PHE, Irrigation, PDD, CEO, CMO, AD FCSCA and Officers from SDRF, Civil defence and Police. Experts from various reputed institutions of Country visited Spice Park.


Srinagar, Aug 29: In a breakthrough, two Hizbul Mujahideen militants including its commander Altaf Ahmed Dar alias Altaf Kachroo, one of the oldest surviving terrorist, were killed today in South Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said.

Giving details, a spokesman of the police said that based on a specific intelligence, Jammu and Kashmir police along with other security forces launched the search operation at Muniward village of Khanabal area in the district at the crack of the dawn.

"During the searches, terrorists fired on the search party, which was retaliated leading to an encounter and in the ensuing encounter two terrorists were eliminated. The killed terrorists were identified as Altaf Ahmad Dar alias Ataf Kachroo alias Moin of Hawoora Mishipora and Omar Rashid Wani of Khudwani Kulgam," the spokesman said.

He said Dar, who also hails from Kulgam in South Kashmir, was currently operating as a one of the most important terrorist Commander of proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen and had a long history of criminal records since 2007.

"It was a specific operation carried out swiftly by the security forces. In the action both terrorists, who were involved in several cases of civilian atrocities and attacks on policemen, were eliminated," Inspector General of Police (Kashmir Range) Swayam Prakash Pani said here.

Considered as a long time surviving terrorist in the area, Dar was involved in series of terror crimes in the area which included attacks on the security forces and killings of civilians and policemen in South kashmir.

One of the police officials, who was involved in the operation, described him as a 'chief architect' of attacks on policemen.

The police spokesman also said that Dar along with his associate Yasin Itoo played a major role in instigating people during 2016 unrest which was sparked after the death of Hizbul Mujahideen's poster boy Burhan Wani.

The other militant killed in the encounter was Omar Rashid Wani, who had become active since last year.

The spokesman said he was involved in many civilian atrocities and attacks on security establishments.

Wani was also involved in killing of policemen at Anantnag and recently he carried an attack on CRPF in Srinagar and managed to give a slip during the recent Batmaloo encounter site.

The spokesman said though the two were part of the Hizbul Mujahideen terror group, they managed to keep close coordination with other outfit for unleashing terror.
 (PTI)