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Kishtwar December 23: In continuous drive to strengthen the booth level structure ahead of the approaching Panchayat Elections in the state, State BJP led by BJP State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul accompanied by Minister of State Sunil Sharma addressed and interacted with the massive gathering of BJP leaders and activists working in 3 Mandals namely Sohal Ishtiyari, Machail and Atholi at Gulabgarh, Paddar, Kishtwar in a “Booth Sammelan” held at the Mandal level.
Ashok Kaul while interacting with the activists prompted them to work with more energy and never ending enthusiasm for the party as BJP is the only party which works for the welfare of the all neglected sections of the society while keeping the aim of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas” in mind. He said that BJP is the only true Nationalistic force in the Nation which is trusted by al the sections across the regions.
Ashok Kaul also prompted the party activists to approach every single voter of the region while specifically focusing on their personal and societal needs. He asked the party activists to engage themselves in the community programmes to have first hand insight into the needs of the society. He also gave the mantra of  “Booth Jeeto, Chunaav Jeeto” while prompting them to work actively for the welfare of the masses.
Sunil Sharma deliberate on the various public welfare schemes for the common masses and the achievements of the Central and State Government.

District General Secretary Lalit Sharma, Harbans, all Mandal Presidents, Shakti Kendra Presidents, Booth Presidents and their teams were also present on the occasion.


Jammu, Aug 4 : Pilgrims today staged protest and shouted slogans against the administration as choppers, supposed to ferry them to Shri Mata Machail Temple, could not reach to the Gulabgarh base camp in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. ‘’The yatra started from August 1 and devotees have started reaching to the Paddar village including those who have booked their chopper tickets,’’ an official here told . He said that due to inclement weather conditions, the Heli-Service providers could not make choppers available at the helipad in Paddar. ‘’Nearly four choppers were supposed to reach Paddar on scheduled time but they could not take off and reach Paddar,’’ he added. ‘’Yesterday one of the choppers flew from the starting point for Paddar but it had to return as it could not land due to bad weather conditions,’’ said a police official. Meanwhile, pilgrims this morning demonstrated amid slogans against non-availability of chopper service. ‘’They were demanding beginning of the chopper service, which could be possible only after weather clears,’’ a police official from the spot here told . He said that the pilgrims, who have registered booking for the heli-service, are demonstrating demanding either chopper service or refunding of charges. Pertinent to mention here that the rates for helicopter services from Gulabgarh to Machail from this year have been substantially reduced for the Machail Yatra scheduled from August 1 to 31. Pilgrims above 12 years of age shall have to pay Rs 1,550, while the pilgrims aged between 2 to 12 years shall have to pay Rs 1,400. The child up to two years shall be flown free of cost by the operators. M/s Pawan Hans Ltd. and M/s UT Air India Pvt. Ltd were awarded contract this year for operating their helicopters to ferry pilgrims from Gulabgarh to Machail and back. The heli services have been offered by the Government to facilitate the pilgrims in the rough and difficult terrain of Kishtwar valley. ‘’The beginning of heli-service will surely provide relief to old age, children and even sick people coming to pay obeisance to the Holy deity. It will also help in relief and rescue operations in case of any emergency,’’ a senior official said. UNI

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KISHTWAR, MAY 25: The Minister of State for Transport, Revenue, PWD (R&B), Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Agriculture Production, Youth Services and Sports, Sunil Sharma today convened a grievance redressal meeting for division Paddar today at Dc office Complex here.
All the district and sectoral officers of different departments of district Kishtwar besides representatives of various Panchayats and blocks of Tehsil Paddar participated in the meeting.
During the meeting issues pertaining to maintenance of roads, repair of school buildings, placement of adequate staff in schools and health centers, shortage of electricity and water and availability of ration, kerosene oil were raised by the representatives of Tehsil Paddar.
OC GREEF informed the Minister that smooth surfacing of road from Karthai to Gulabgarh shall be completed before the upcoming Machail Yatra and 15km stretch from Kishtwar to Dool shall also start shortly.
The concerned department of PWD(R&B) and PMGSY were asked to repair various link roads connecting Paddar besides maintaining the connecting paths and damaged bridges along the way to Machail .
CMO informed that the work on dispensary building at Sohal has been completed and shall be ready for inauguration shortly.
The Minister expressed strong displeasure over the slow progress on works entrusted upon the concerned. He directed the Deputy Commissioner to review the progress of work on monthly basis and prepare a progress report to assess the position of overall developmental scenario.
Later the Minister assured that the issues raised during the meeting shall be resolved shortly and warned the officers against any laxity.

DC, GN Balwan, SSP Sandeep Wazir, CPO Yasir Balwan, ACR, ACD, SDM Paddar, CMO Kishtwar besides other officer of the district Kishtwar were present in the meeting.