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Hello Jammu News at 8:06:00 PM 0


      KARGIL, APRIL 27: Continuing with the series of activities being organized by the Assistant Regional Transport Officer Kargil across the district in connection with the 29th Road Safety Week, a brainstorming session on various aspects of road safety, driving rules and cautions was organized at Conference Hall Baroo here today.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho, Assistant Regional Transport Officer Kargil Haji Muhammad Baqir, Assistant Professor English Tahira Banoo, Assistant Professor Environmental Sciences Abdul Hamid, Executive Engineer REW Kargil Gulzar Hussain Munshi, Special Officer for Cultural Activities Kargil Muhammad Ali Tak besides around 50 students from Government Degree College Kargil participated in the session.   
Threadbare discussion was held on the methods and necessities of road safety and how people must understand the use of helmets and seat belts while driving on the road or anywhere.
The participants put forth their views as to how following traffic rules and regulations, getting vehicles checked at regular intervals besides traffic etiquettes assume significance if fatal accidents are to be avoided.
The importance of fastening seat belt while driving and to carry documents such as registration, pollution certificates and the driving license was also highlighted by the speakers.

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Hello Jammu News at 8:08:00 PM 0



JAMMU, APRIL 25: As part of celebration of 29th National Road Safety Week, Motor Vehicle Department today organized awareness camps at Taxi Stand Railway Station Jammu and Bus Stand Ware House Jammu. 
More than 300 commercial drivers attended the awareness programmes at both the venues and were examined medically by a team deputed by the Health Department.
Speaker Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta, was the Chief Guest at the camp organized at Railway Station Taxi Stand by Motor Vehicle Department in association with Taxi Operator Union with Red FM 91.9 as media partner.
 While speaking on the occasion, Kavinder Gupta stressed upon the need to strictly follow the traffic rules for our own safety and others. He appealed the Taxi drivers to desist from the practice of drunkard driving as they carry precious lives with them. 
The Speaker also appreciated the Motor Vehicles Department for introducing a number of reformative measures which has further added to transparency and accountability in functioning of the department. 
 MLC Charanjeet Singh Khalsa, who was Guest of Honour in the programme, sought the attention of Government towards Taxi Operator to ameliorate their grievances.
Others who attended the programme were Additional Transport Commissioner Mohinder Singh, Joint Transport Commissioner, Vikas Sharma, Regional Transport Officer, Deep Raj, ARTO’s Jugal Sharma, Rajesh Gupta, Shafqat Majeed, Pawan Sharma, President Taxi Operator Union, Anchal Singh Manhas, Inderjeet Sharma, other office bearers of Taxi Union besides concerned officials. 
Earlier, similar programmes were organized at Ware House Bus Stand Jammu in association with Bus Operator Union of different groups. 
The participants were made aware about Road Safety norms. Deep Raj RTO Jammu while speaking on the occasion lauded the efforts of Transport Association for organizing the events on Road Safety.
On the occasion, quiz competition of drivers was also organized at both the camps by Big Red FM 91.9 through group head Shekhar and Radio Jokey Amit and Sarang. 
The Speaker presented prize to winner of the competition besides giving away consolation prizes to other participants.

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Hello Jammu News at 7:17:00 PM 0


BANDIPORA, APRIL 25: As a part of 29th Road Safety Week, Assistant Regional Transport Office Bandipora today organised an awareness programme at General Bus Stand Nusoo, Bandipora in which a good number of drivers and general public participated. 
On the occasion, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Mohammed Mukhtar Sofi and other speakers threw light on the key issues of safe driving. Safety stickers, pamphlets and other print material relating to better roads and the safe journey was also distributed. 
Later a rally of maxi cabs was flagged-off by SDPO and ARTO Bandipora, which went through the main market Bandipora and culminated at SK Sports Stadium Bandipora, spreading the message "Sadak Suraksha- Jeevan Raksha". 
The department had organized a similar kind of function at Taxi Stand Sumbal.

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Hello Jammu News at 8:05:00 PM 0



UDHAMPUR, APRIL 24: In order to draw attention towards road safety measures and to generate awareness among the common masses about the importance of traffic rules and regulations in connection with 29th road safety week 2018 celebration, a painting competition was organized by the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD), in collaboration with Education, Traffic Police on the theme “Causes of Road Accidents” at Town Hall Udhampur here today.
Chief Executive Officer Municipality, Udhampur Santosh Kotwal was the chief guest on the occasion.
 More than 200 students of class 6th to 12th from 26 different government as well as private educational institutes of district Udhampur including NGO, ‘Jiyo Aur Jeene Do’ participated in the painting competition.
While addressing the students, the chief guest appreciated the initiative of the department to highlight the importance of adhering traffic rules and regulations by involving students and teaching staff. He called upon them to spread the message of importance of road safety in and around their surroundings and asked them to follow road safety rule in letter and spirit to ensure safety of human life.
Prof.Kamaldeep Kour Government Degree College Boys Udhampur, Suresh Kumar Sharma Artist  Information Department, Rakesh Kumar  Art Teacher JNV, Kusum Lata teacher GMS  Magani, Ruksana Begum teacher GMS Gopa Mandir  acted as judges while Deputy Chief Warden Civil Defence,  Udhampur Swatantar Dev Kotwal  conducted  the proceeding of the  programme on the occasion
Among others, ARTO Udhampur Kuldeep Singh, District Information Office, Anil Sharma, Inspector MVD Udhampur Rajan Singh, Inspector C.S Baloria Chairman, NGO JiyoAurJeene Do, Tariq Shah and other officers of concerned department besides large number of teachers and students of educational Institutions were present on the occasion.

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Hello Jammu News at 8:00:00 PM 0


KATHUA, APRIL 24: On second day of the 29th National Road Safety Week, Motor Vehicle Department organized nukkadnatak and eye checkup cum medical camp for drivers and conductors at main Bus Stand Kathua.
A team of artists played a nukkadnatak on drunken driving, over speeding followed by a musical programme. The large gathering witnessed the function and applauded the performance and initiatives taken by Motor Vehicle Department Kathua to spread the road safety message.
An eye check-up cum medical camp was also organized where team of doctors from health department executed free eye check-up of drivers and conductors besides free medicines were also gave away by the team.
During the programme MVD inspector threw light on traffic signs and symbols, precautions to be taken on railway crossings, importance of wearing helmet and seat belt while driving two wheelers and four wheelers respectively.
While speaking on the occasion ARTO Kathua Indu Jamwal gave brief note on common mistakes done by drivers leading to accidents. She appealed the participants to drive vehicle only after getting proper training from approved driving institutes. She also appealed parents not to give vehicles to their underage wards as this is illegal and highly unsafe.

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Hello Jammu News at 7:53:00 PM 0


GANDERBAL, APRIL 24: Seminar on Road Safety – “Sadak Suraksha Jevan Raksha” was today held in Town Hall Building Ganderbal and was organized by Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Ganderbal.
Additional District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, N.A Baba was the chief guest on the occasion. S.S.P Ganderbal, Fayaz Ahmad Lone, ARTO Ganderbal Manzoor Ahmad and other officers were also present on the occasion. Besides, a huge gathering of students and locals participated in the programme.
Variety of programs was presented on the event like slogans, movie shows and presentations. Officers from ARTO Department conducted the Video Show and projected several films on road safety showing the need to respect the road. The films were very informative and were liked by all.
Speaking on the occasion, ADDC Ganderbal said that, the youth if follow road safety rules and obey traffic laws while on the wheel can minimize the graph of road accidents in District. He also requested the participants to become ambassadors and spread the message of road safety to their loved ones.
As the target of the seminar were the young audience, hence they were requested to avoid the use of mobile phone and, not to over speed while they are on the steering wheel. They were urged upon to use safety seat belts, helmets and refrain from reckless driving.
 SSP Ganderbal addressing the students’ asked them to follow traffic rules and regulations for avoiding mishap on the road. He also impressed upon the young students to always wear a helmet and keep themselves safe to make the future of the society bright.

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Hello Jammu News at 7:50:00 PM 0


SHOPIAN, APRIL 24:  Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Gazanfar Ali today flagged off a rally to mark the second day 29th Road Safety Week, organized by the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) in association with district administration.
The rally started from Mini Secretariat Shopian passing through the main bazaar with culmination at ARTO office.
ACR Shopian Majid Jahangir, ARTO Shopian Er Abdul Majid, Inspector Irfan Hussain, besides volunteers, and official motor vehicles department Shopian participated in the car rally.
DC said that the “Road Safety Week” is organized every year to educate people about the road safety measures besides providing an opportunity to take part in concerted efforts for the cause. 
DC further stressed upon MVD to deal strictly with the violators.
Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Shopian Er Ab Majid who was present on the occasion urged the cooperation from transporters and civil society members to ensure better transport facilities in the district.
He stressed upon the drivers not to use cell phones while driving to avoid accidents. 
 “Motorists must avoid over speeding, rash and negligent driving so that precious lives can be saved,” he said.
He said these events are organized every year to aware people about the safe driving.

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