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Says nations progressed by strengthening their education system
BARAMULLA, JULY 07: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr Nasir Ahmad Naqash today exhorted that  imparting  quality education to the students is the only way to enable them to compete on state, national and international levels. He said that nations can't progress and can't achieve the higher levels of development unless its educational mechanism is strengthened at the grass root level. 
The DC was speaking at a function organised here in connection with annual Day celebration of a local private school. 
He said that a strong education system is the foundation stone of a strong nation and those nations who consolidated their education mechanism have excelled in every field.
 While terming a teacher as a nation builder, Dr Naqash, who was the chief guest on the occasion, urged upon the teachers to create conducive environment while dealing with the students and stressed for adopting student friendly learning measures. He also assured them that the administration will not leave any stone unturned to improve the education system. 
Meanwhile, various cultural items were presented by the students with different titles and themes. Best performing students were also felicitated with awards.
Director Planning, AG Malik, Tehsildar Baramulla Maeen Kakroo and various district officers, parents, civil society members and a large gathering of students were present on the occasion.

BARAMULLA, JUNE 30: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr Nasir Ahmad Naqash, today convened a meeting to review the flood preparedness in view of the incessant rains in the district.
The meeting was attended by ADC Baramulla, Director Planning, SEs, Exens, AEEs and other officials from of Irrigation and Flood Control Department, R&B and other concerned.
On the occasion, the DC directed all the district and sectoral officers to remain stationed at the headquarters and also ensure the attendance of their subordinate staff. He called for close coordination between the departments and other agencies to safeguard the precious lives and property and to ensure timely rescue and rehabilitation.
He also directs the concerned to remain prepared to deal with any kind of eventuality that may arise due to inclement weather conditions.
It was informed that the department has a capacity of more than 1.37 sandbags and other vital material that has been kept ready whenever required.
The DC pressed for making a list of vulnerable flood-prone areas, location of related infrastructure viz dozers, sandbags, boats, vehicles, dewatering pumps besides telephone numbers of in-charge of related department and agencies. He directed to regularly update the gauge level and to keep men and machinery in the state of readiness.
Moreover, he urged the people living along the embankments of river Jhelum, Nallahs or in the low-lying areas to remain vigilant and to contact the administration in case of any eventuality.
Earlier, the DC inspected the flood control room and reviewed its functioning. He directed the concerned to establish such helplines at the sub-division level also.


BARAMULLA, JUNE 06: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr Nasir Ahmad Naqash today conducted an extensive tour to various areas of the district to assess the damages to crops especially horticultural produce due to recent hailstorms.
The DC was accompanied by Assistant Commissioner Revenue Bashir Ahmad Bhat, concerned SDMs, Chief Horticulture Officer, officers from agriculture and other allied sectors besides representatives from concerned departments.
On the occasion, the DC visited various areas including Nehalpora, Shouch Palpora, Dangerpora, Wanigam, Kreeri, Wagoora and other affected places wherein he was briefed that about 50% of the total production has been severely affected. He issued on spot directions to the concerned to thoroughly assess the losses so that proper compensation is provided to the affected.
Meanwhile, the DC met several deputations who apprised him of post hailstorm scenario. He assured them that proper compensation will be provided to the affected adding that he will take up the matter with higher authorities on priority.


BARAMULLA, MAY 24: District Magistrate Baramulla, Dr Nasir Ahmad Naqash, today imposed restrictions under Section 144 of CrPC on the assembly of five or more persons and carrying of any copying material, phones or any kind of electronic devices in and around the examination centres for J&K Services Selection Board examination on May 27 in the district.
The order shall remain in force throughout the duration of the examination between 12 noon and 2 pm.