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Inaugurates various developmental projects
BANDIPORA, SEPTEMBER 24: Principle Secretary Animal, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Transport Department concluded 3-day visit of Gurez sub-division during which he inaugurated various developmental projects, besides laying foundation stone and conveyed meeting.
The Principle Secretary was accompanied by Director Fisheries R.N Pandita, Director Animal Husbandry Dr. M.Y. Chaproo, Director Sheep Husbandry, Mohammad ShariefKuthoo, Joint Director Fisheries, SDM Gurez, General Manager SRTC and other district officers.
The Principle Secretary took the stock of 11000 fingerling size of trout seeds in artificial reservoir created due to construction of power project on Kishan Ganga river and NallaChurwan. He also laid foundation stone of survey/ inspection hut funded by NHPC at Dawar Gurez costing Rs. 630.78 Lakh. He was informed that the project will be completed in phase manner at Gurez and Bandipora. In first phase, the works will be executed at Gurez which will include construction of survey/inspection Hut, construction of feed store, two pairs of American type race ways, construction of farm Hut, fencing of trout farm at wanpora Gurez and laying of 300 mm pipeline with a project cost of Rs.132.22 lakh.
The Principle Secretary also inspected trout farm at Wanpora and private Hatchery at Baghtore and reviewed the progress of both the units.
Dr. Samoon inaugurated two-storey building of veterinary office cum sheep extension centre at Dawar on which Rs. 60.11 Lakh stand expended.
He also distributed medicine kits among 40 sheep breeders and also listened to grievances and demands of breeders after inaugurating another two storey veterinary Hospital cum laboratory at Dawar. Dr. Samoon distributed cheques worth Rs. 63000 among seven national Yak care takers, besides 1440 poultry chicks among house holders.
The Principle Secretary visited Shiekhpora Tulail, Tarbal, Bagtore and Izmarg to listen public issues. He assured people that their genuine demands would be considered on priority.
Dr. Samoon also convened a meeting of concerned officers which was attended by General Manager SRTC, besides ARTO Bandipora, Mouzzum Ali and other officers. The meeting discussed threadbare about the progress of various departments and public needs including basic amenities. Focus was given on transport facility and the Principle Secretary directed the concerned officers to make special arrangements of internal mini-bus service in Gurez to overcome the transport problems of the people particularly students and ailing persons. He also stressed for mini- bus service to be plied between Bandipora and Gurez. He asked all the officers to give priority to public grievances and solve them within shortest possible period. He said that the people need to be made aware about departmental and welfare schemes launched by state government and central government.
The meeting was informed that 44 carp fish and 16 trout fish units have been established in the district, besides under welfare schemes 390 registered fisherman given financial assistance for the construction of low-cost houses during 2016- 17.

New Delhi, Sep 24: The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has moved the Supreme Court against the order of a larger bench of the Delhi High Court refusing to interfere with an earlier decision asking it to pay 75 per cent of an arbitral award granted in favour of a construction company.

NHPC has challenged the September 13 order of a division bench of the high court which had dismissed its appeal against the single judge bench order asking it to either pay the arbitral amount to Hindustan Construction Company Limited or deposit Rs 40 crore, 75 per cent of the money, with the registry of the high court.

The PSU alleged that the high court failed to appreciate the pre-requisite conditions which were to be fulfilled by the construction firm for releasing the payment.

"The court had overlooked the guidelines formulated by NITI Aayog in its various circulars for release of amount to the contractors during pendency of challenge to arbitration awards," the PSU said.

An arbitral award was passed in favour of the construction firm on May 6, 2016.

NHPC had challenged the same in a trial court which had later transferred the case to the Delhi High Court on April 17 this year.

NHPC claimed that the firm has not yet complied with the requirements issued by NITI Aayog in order to claim the benefits of the award.

NITI Aayog had in 2016 issued an office memorandum listing various measures to revive the construction sector.
 (PTI)


SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar chaired the 13th meeting of Standing Committee of State Board for Wildlife, here today.
The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Forests, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, IG HQs Anand Jain, PCCF Suresh Chugh, Chief Engineer NHPC Dr A K Tripathi, Chairman PCB Ravi Kesar, Former IAS Dr M K Ranjit Singh Jhala, other members of the board and concerned officers.
The meeting began with the discussion on Action Taken Report of 12th meeting of Standing Committee of State Board for Wildlife.
Various proposals were presented before the committee for consideration and approval, which includes permission for laying of pipes and construction of RCC 20,000 gallons capacity water tank at Khari Khurd under WSS Kangrail, underground laying of Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) for 4G Network Leh-Ladakh by M/s Vindhya Telelinks Limited, clearance of Tral Lift Irrigation Scheme in Pulwama, proposal for Wildlife clearance for construction/laying of 132 kv barn Canal Transmission Line passing through Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary, clearance of establishment of new BOP Company post at Lukung in Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, clearance for establishment of cement manufacturing unit by M/s Jhelum Cements in Eco Sensitive Zone of Dachigam, proposal for issuance of NOC for construction of Bursar Hydroelectric Power Project falling within a distance of 10 kms from the boundaries of Kishtwar High Altitude National Park and enhancement of compensation/ex-gratia relief for loss of life and damage to crops/property by wild animals and others.
The meeting held threadbare discussions on the proposals presented before the Board. Members of the Board also presented inputs/suggestions for ensuring the preservation of wildlife in the state.
It was suggested in the meeting that for diverting the forest land for execution of the projects, some other patch of land must be provided to the wildlife department which can be made a protected area.
Addressing the meeting, the Advisor said that looking at the size of the protected area in the State, concerted efforts need to be taken to preserve it and protect the wildlife. The department must ensure that there will be no threat to eco-system and to the wildlife while providing the protected/forest land for the developmental and other important projects.
He also asked the officers of ITBP having access to the protected areas to play pro-active role in wildlife preservation. There should be no disturbance to ecology while utilizing these protected areas in the state, the Advisor maintained.
The Advisor asked the Commissioner Secretary Forests to study the suggestions/inputs made by the members and officers during the deliberations so that they can be incorporated for ensuring strong wildlife preservation mechanism.
JAMMU SEPTEMBER 18: In order to execute work for urgent branch cutting, the shutdown of 132 KV Udhampur-Kishtwar, NHPC Transmission line is being observed.
        During the shutdown, the power supply to District Doda & Kishtwar shall remain affected on September 19 from 11 am to 2 pm.
        Meanwhile, to carry out work for replacement of 11 KV Indoor Panels ad 33 KV VCB, 33 KV CT and 33 KV C&R panel, the power supply to Parade, Purani Mandi, Raj Tilak Road, Moti bazaar, Paharian Mohalla, Pacca Danga, Jain Bazar, Lakhdata Bazar and adjoining areas being fed from 33/11 KV, Parade shall remain affected on September 19 from 8 am to 3 pm.
        Similarly, the power supply to Residency Road, Gujjar Nagar, Talab Khatikan, rajinder Bazar and adjoining areas being fed from 33/11 KV Residency shall remain affected on September 22 from 8 am to 2 pm.



Advisory issued for general public against moving near River Chenab
KISHTWAR, AUGUST 27: The  Management of Dulhasti Power Station of NHPC has cautioned the general public of Kishtwar ,Doda, Ramban districts particularly the population residing in Benzwar, Cherhar, Bhanderkoot, Hasti, Kandni, Thathri, Premnagar and Pul Doda, not to move near River Chenab on August 29 (Wednesday) w.e.f  00:00 Hrs to 18: 00 Hrs  as the gates of Dulhasti Power Station Dam shall be opened for periodical silt reservoir flushing as per the communication received from the concerned Chief Engineer.
During this period, the water level may rise from 2 to 3 mtrs temporarily, therefore the public residing near River Chenab downstream areas is being advised to refrain from moving themselves, their cattle, pets and vehicles near the bank of river Chenab to avoid any mishap.
"General public has been requested to cooperate for the safety of their lives. Anybody violating the advisory shall be doing so at his own risk and NHPC / Management of Dulhasti Power station shall not be responsible for consequences thereof.", said the Official Handout.


Fish production reaches 20700 ton per annum
BANDIPORA, AUGUST 02: Principal Secretary Fisheries, Animal/Sheep Husbandry and Transport, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon, today laid foundation stone of Trout Project at Shokbaba, Bandipora, which is being built at a cost of Rs 6.3 crore.
The project is funded by National Hydel Power Project Limited (NHPC). Technical Secretary Transport, G A Sofi, Director Fisheries Kashmir R N Pandita and other concerned officers were present on the occasion.
It was given out that in the first phase, work is being executed on construction of feed mill building, feed store, 2 pair of raceways, besides purchase and installation of feed mill with project cost of Rs 1.3 crore in Bandipora while as in Gurez sector, construction of survey hut, 2 pairs of raceways, feed store, farm hut and laying of 300 mm pipeline is being executed in the first phase at a cost of 1.3 crore.
Principal Secretary also handed over vehicle to the department to facilitate private fish unit holders.
During the tour of the area, Samoon also stocked 6000 Rainbow Trout Seed in a private trout unit at Sumlar Bandipora. He inspected indoor rearing hatchery at Shokbaba.
Samoon said that fish production in J & K has reached to 20.70 thousand ton which include 500-ton trout. He said efforts are on to revive the fisheries sector in the state, especially in Bandipora district where great potential for fish farming is available. He said that a fishermen colony will be developed at Bandipora as a welfare measure for fishermen of the district.
The Principal Secretary also took stock of departmental activities at a review meeting with officers of the Fisheries Department. The AD Fisheries on the occasion informed that 60 fish units have so for been established in private sector. While as 21 registered fishermen will get financial assistance under Blue Revolution scheme during current year. As many as 150 bicycles, 4 auto rickshaws and 7 fiber glass boat have been provided to the fishermen of the district during last year.
During the visit, among others Joint Director Projects, Bashir Ahmad, Joint Director Fisheries Territorial, M Amin, Assistant Director Fisheries Bandipora, Sajjad Hussain, XEN R&B Abdul Aziz Bhat and Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Bandipora Dr Altaf Hussain and other concerned were present on the occasion.

JAMMU, JULY 17: Social Forestry department today celebrated Van Mahotsava by organising series of plantation drives in different parts of the Jammu province.
Social Forestry division Jammu organised a function at its office Complex, Talab Tillo, where   Regional Director P.K. Ragav was the chief guest.
The celebration started with planting of trees by the Chief Guest and other officers of the department.
Speaking on the occasion, the Regional Director, Social Forestry stressed upon the need for carrying out massive plantation for cleaner environment. He said that each and every individual by way of planting a tree every year can play a role of responsible citizen.
Meanwhile, in a coordinated effort, the District Administration Reasi alongwith the Indian Army (Uniform force), Salal Power Project, NHPC, CRPF (126th Bn) and civil society, initiated the plantation of more than 40,000 trees in different parts of District Reasi to mark the celebration of Van Mahotsava.
In the closely supervised event by the Divisional Forest Officers of Mahore and Reasi Divisions, scores of school and college students   participated besides army, police and civil officials and locals participated in the drive. 
The event also witnessed the participation of DDC Parsanna Ramaswamy G, Major General Arvind Bhatia, SSP Tahir Sajad Bhat, GM NHPC Himanshu Shekhar, Commandant, CRPF   Pardeep Singh DFO, Anwar Aftab Shah, DFO Mahore Parvez Malik and others.
Endemic species of broad-leaved trees like Shisham, Jamun etc, suitable to the local soil conditions, were chosen to ensure survival of the saplings. Furthermore, the timing was decided upon to make full use of the ongoing monsoon showers.
The importance of afforestation especially of planting endemic species was stressed upon. The experts highlighted the role played by trees in preventing landslides, recharging the ground water level and preventing soil erosion. The saplings for the plantation drive were provided by the State Forest Research Institute, Jammu.
 Similarly, Social Forestry Division, Ramban, is organising a series of plantation drive programmes to mark Van Mahotasava 2018.
In this chain of events, a plantation drive cum awareness camp was organised in Gool in collaboration with local 58 RR Army Camp.
The Commanding Officer of 58 RR was the chief guest at the event. He launched the drive by plantation of different species.
The Commanding Officer thanked the officers and officials of Social Forestry Block, Gool besides locals for active participation in  the event.
He said that the Aim of "Van Mahotsava 2018" is to realize and promote awareness among common masses and spread the message of planting & preserving more and more trees. It ensures community participation. "Each one, Plant One" pledge was undertaken to set in mass movement of afforestation.
Likewise, J&K Forest Department, in collaboration with Government MAM College celebrated Van Mahotsava by planting saplings in the college campus.  
Chief Conservator of Forests, Jammu Sameer Bharti, the Chief Guest exhorted upon College Students and NCC Cadets to come forward and plant a tree in this ongoing monsoon season.   Former Inspector General of Police, S.S. Bijral and patron of the NGO 'Mother the Nature' also participated in the plantation drive.
The DFO Urban Forestry Division, Anup Kumar Soni, the main organizer of the programme thanked all the participants. He informed that the J&K Forest Department will continue to carry such plantation drives all over the Jammu and appealed general public & NGOs to come forward and join this noble cause.


BANDIPORA, JULY 11: NHPC today organized a function at Guest House, NHPC office complex Kralpora Bandipora on occasion of successful commission of Kishenganga Hydro Electric Project (KGHE).  The project was recently commissioned by Prime Minister, Narender Modi.
DDC Bandipora Khursheed Ahmad Sanai, SSP Bandipora Sheikh Zulfikar Azad, Chief Engineer (In-Charge) and Head of power project Kishanganga Hydro Power station Khalid Umar, ACR besides officers from District administration, NHPC officials and senior citizens were present on the occasion.


SRINAGAR, MAY 31: Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology, Rajiv Jasrotia chaired the meeting to discuss diversion of forest land clearance cases under forest conservation act pertaining to Northern Railways, NHPC, PDC, PDD, IRCON, PMGSY, PWD and R&B departments in all the forest divisions of J&K here today.
Commissioner Secretary Saurabh Bhagat, Principal Chief Conservator Forests M M Pant, Officer on Special Duty with Forest Minister N S Jamwal, and representatives from Northern Railways, CVPP, NHPC, PDC, IRCON, PMGSY, PDD, PWD and R&B departments.
Forest minister on the occasion sought status of forest land clearance cases in twin divisions of Jammu and Kashmir and directed immediate disposal of pending cases.
The meeting was informed that so far 811 cases regarding forest land were sanctioned.
All the representatives from these departments presented their progress report regarding projects completed and number of pending cases till date.
Jasrotia directed concerned officials to submit cases on fast track basis in a time bound manner so that these projects are completed well in time.


JAMMU MAY 25: In order to execute stringing and other associated line works, the shutdown of 132 KV Udhampur-Kishtwar NHPC Transmission Line is being observed.
During the shutdown, the power supply to district Doda and Kishtwar will remain affected on May 27 from 7 am to 5 pm.


PM lays foundation of 1000 MWs Pakal Dul HEP, 52 kms Jammu Semi Ring Road projects
Hails Jammuites for their tenents, brotherhood, appeals them to uphold these values, says many projects being kickstarted in the province soon
JAMMU, MAY 19: Hailing the people of Jammu for upholding the tenets of harmony, inclusive sense, amity and brotherhood, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today said her Government has envisioned Jammu as an independent tourist destination for which many projects are in pipeline.  
Speaking at a function to lay the foundation of 1000 MWs Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Power project and 52 kilometre Jammu Semi Ring Road project here today, the Chief Minister said in present day world Jammu represents a truly pluralist social system which has evolved as an example for all societies. She appealed the people of Jammu to uphold these tenets of tolerance and values for which the State has been known since ages. She said when many people left Kashmir Valley, the people of Jammu not only opened their homes and hearths for them but also shared their resources, supplies and other facilities.
Mehbooba Mufti said her Government is keen to develop Jammu as an independent tourist destination for which many projects are in pipeline. She said Government is making efforts to retain the tourist footfall in Jammu which seems to have slipped ever since the direct rail connectivity to Katra. Many of such projects, she said, are being inaugurated this year alone and work on many more is apace.
Governor, N. N. Vohra; Union Minister for Roads & Highways, Nitin Gadkari; Deputy Chief Minister, Kanvinder Gupta; Union Minister of State for Power, R K Singh; Minister of State in PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh; Minister for Public Works & Culture, Naeem Akhtar; Minister for Power, Sunil Sharma, other Ministers; Member Parliament, Jugal Kishore; legislators; Chief Secretary, B B Vyas; Director General of Police, Dr. S P Vaid; officers from NHPC, NHAI and State Government were present on the occasion.
During the function, Prime Minister laid the foundation of 1000 MWs Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project. To be built in Kishtwar district, the project is expected to cost Rs. 8112 crore. He also laid the foundation of 58 kilometre Jammu Semi Ring Road project to be built at a cost of Rs. 2300 crore.
The Prime Minister also threw open 7 kilometre long Tarakote Marg at Katra built by Shri Mata Vaishno Shrine Board.

In last 70 yrs AoA has emerged as a consensus pol document, its implementation has solution for every problem, needs
PM inaugurates Rs. 6000 cr 330MWs Kishengana HEP, lays foundation of Srinagar Semi Ring Road project
SRINAGAR, MAY 19: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today hoped that Prime Minister, Narendra Modi would continue his efforts to find a lasting solution to the pain and wounds of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
Addressing a gathering on the occasion of inauguration of 330 MWs Kishenganga Hydro Eleectric Project and foundation laying of Srinagar Semi Ring Road project here today, the Chief Minister thanked the Prime Minister for announcing unilateral halt on security operations in the State. “It certainly is a big step which needed courage and you have amply displayed that. Not only the political parties, every person in the State is grateful to you for putting the balms on their wounds”, she addressed the Prime Minister adding that the people of the State are ready to walk ten steps in response to this on the road to peace and getting them out of quagmire of violence.
Mehbooba Mufi said the step taken by the Central Government has raised hopes and faith of State’s people in the statesmanship of the Prime Minister. People here, she said, believe that it is he(the Prime Minister) who took this bold step  and it can only be him who has the strength to move on and take the people of Jammu & Kashmir out of the present situation”, she said while enumerating several initiatives the Prime Minister took in normailsing relations with Pakistan in the past.
The Chief Minister said the Agenda of Alliance(AoA) of the present Government has emerged as a consensus political document in last 70 years to redress the issues and problems facing the State in a democratic way. “When you (the Prime Minister) and late Mufti sahib drew a roadmap for the State, it gradually became a consensus political document to redress the issues facing Jammu & Kashmir”, she said adding that AoA has incorporated everything which it takes for redressing the issues of the people of the State. “Be it rehabilitation of refugees, opening of cross LoC routes, dialogue, opening of Sharda Peth, compensation of Indus Water Treaty losses, it has everthing in it”, she said while pitching for moving forward on its speedy implementation.
Being a sensitive State, Mehbooba Mufti said, political narrative always over shadows the developmental narrative and as such needed to be looked accordingly. She thanked the Centre for liberal assistance in terms of PMDP or other schemes which are aimed at fast pacing the development of the State. She hoped that soon work would commence on Vailoo-Singhpora tunnel and other tunnels like Sadhna and  Rajdhani are also considered for execution.
Governor, N. N. Vohra; Union Minister for Roads & Highways, Nitin Gadkari; Deputy Chief Minister, Kanvinder Gupta; Union Minister of State for Power, R K Singh; Minister of State in PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh; Minister for Public Works & Culture, Naeem Akhtar; Minister for Power, Sunil Sharma, other Ministers; former Chief Minister, Dr. Farooq Abdullah; Member Parliament, Muzaffar Hussain Baig; legislators; Chief Secretary, B B Vyas; Director General of Police, Dr. S P Vaid; officers from NHPC, NHAI and State Government were present on the occasion.
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi inaugurated the 330 MW Kishenganga Hyro Electric Project which has come up at a cost of around Rs. 6000 crore. He also laid the foundation of Semi Ring Road project for Srinagar city which is expected to cost Rs. around Rs. 2000 crore.
Earlier, the Prime Minister was received at the Srinagar airport by Governor, N N Vohra; Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti; Deputy Chief Minister, Kanvinder Gupta; Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Abdul Rehman Veeri; Minister for Revenue, Ghulam Nabi Lone; Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Sham Lal Chaudhary; Chief Secretary, B B Vyas; Director General of Police, Dr. S P Vaid and other senior officers.


BANDIPORA, APRIL 11: In order to redress the problems of affected families due to water spills from Kishenganga Power Project (KGPP) at Kralpora area, a meeting of the officers of NHPC was held here today with District Development Commissioner (DDC) Bandipora Khursheed Ahmad Sanai in chair. 
The affected people who were also present in the meeting raised their problems mainly the water leakage problem besides employment and compensation issues.
The meeting was informed that in order to overcome water leakage problem, the tunnel will be drained out within next one week after which the treatment process will be started.
The DDC on the occasion directed the NHPC authorities to look into the matter regarding employment and compensation and ensure that all the commitments made with the people are fulfilled. He appealed people to co-operate with NHPC and assured them that their genuine grievances will be redressed as per the norms.
The DDC constituted a team from Revenue, Horticulture and Agriculture Department besides NHPC to make on the spot survey of the losses of fruit trees and other crops so that the compensation can be given to the affected people.
General Manager NHPC and chief engineer NHPC were present in the meeting.



Jammu, Nov 30: A CISF Constable on Thursday shot his wife, colleague and wife to death with his service rifle in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
"During wee hours on Thursday at around 0200 hrs, we received an information of a shoot-out in CISF quarters in the NHPC colony in Shalimar Chowk," Abrar Ahmed Choudhary, SSP Kishtwar told UNI here this morning.
He said that the CISF constable namely Ingalapa Srinder of DHEP Shalimar CISF company in the NHPC Colony Shalimar, Kishtwar killed his wife identified as Lavanya, his colleague constable Rajesh Kikahne alongwith his wife Shoba with his service rifle. 
"We have registered a murder case in this regard and arrested the accused and seized the service weapon used in committing the crime," said the SSP.
He further added that experts of FSL team from Jammu have been called to help in investigations. "The reason behind killings prima facie are the extra-marital issues between the wife of accused and his colleague constable," he asserted. UNI

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 13: The Deputy Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Nazir Ahmed Khan Gurezi today convened a meeting to discuss the implementation of rehabilitation and reconstruction plan for affected families of Kishan Ganga Hydro Project (KGHP).
The meeting discussed the activities being carried out by the National Hydro Power Construction (NHPC) under Corporate Social Responsibility and implementation of projects under Local Area Development Fund (LADF).
The Deputy Speaker was briefed that a project of Rs. 2.65 crore has been formulated for the rehabilitation of KGHP affected families. The meeting also discussed the employment package for the affected families.
Deputy Speaker stressed upon the concerned authorities to complete all ongoing projects within the stipulated time for the development of the area.

Chief Secretary, B.B. Vyas, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmed Khan, Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Sajad Hussain, Director Disaster Management,  Aamir Ali,   Chief Engineer(C) NHPC, Khalid Umar, SDM Gurez, Sandeep Singh, Chief (R) Y. Srinivas, Assistant Manager(C) Dheeraj Kumar were also present in the meeting.