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| Saroori flays government over power, water crisis | | | | Early Times Report
Kishtwar, June 9 : Former Minister and Congress MLA from Inderwal G M Saroori today flayed state government over power and water crisis at constancy. Addressing gathering at Thakrie area of District Kishtwar on Sunday, Saroori said that he would not remain a mute spectator over the apathetic attitude of the government towards the plight of the people in Jammu region. In the scorching heat when the temperature is hovering between 44 and 45 degree celsius, people are struggling to get power and drinking water. He would not remain a mute spectator to the apathetic attitude of the government," he asserted.
Saroori said there is acute shortage of the electricity in whole Jammu region. People are on roads because erratic power supply, for one reason or the other, also fails the water supply. The situation is very very grim in Jammu relates the torture of power failure in the searing heat of 47 degrees Celsius plus and Kashmir during sub zero temperatures in the Kashmir Valley.
Stating that the only way a viable solution to the power crisis in Jammu and Kashmir h... | |
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| Rural pockets to be developed on modern lines: Dy CM | | 8Undertakes day long tour of kandi belt 8Mega Pension camp in offing at Khour | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 9 : Reiterating resolve of the government to equip far-off rural pockets of the state with all required modern infrastructure, Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Tara Chand said that exemplary development initiatives have been taken to upgrade rural infrastructure and focused attention is being paid to core areas of health, road, power, water supply and education. He said the government is leaving no stone unturned to take the development revolution to every nook and corner of the state. “Pahari and Kandi areas need special attention and officers have to make frequent field visits to these areas for on spot assessment of the problems as well as time bound redr... | |
| | | | Heat wave sweeps Jammu | | Locals prefer evenings out Bathing in canals hit among youths | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 9 : As mercury inches its way up in the city, residents are turning to the Ranbir canal to beat the heat by taking a dip in the icy-cold water of the Chenab. The canal is being swarmed by scores of youngsters and locals residents daily to enjoy its cool environs. The day long Power cut in the Jammu city has fueled the problems of the Jammuites in the blazing heat; People were sitting on the bank of Ranbir Canal whole day to get some relief.
A severe heat wave coupled with long power cuts has raised tempers in the Jammu region and led to resentment against Power development department of the state. Electricity cuts ranging from 10 to 15 hours have added ... | |
| | | | IRCS distributes relief, cash among fire victims | | | | SRINAGAR, June 9 : Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), J&K State Branch Srinagar today distributed relief material among 15 families whose houses devastated into fire incident at Karpora, Cheshmashahi, Kralsangri Srinagar. The relief material that was distributed included 3 blankets per family along with kitchen sets, ladies and gents suits, torches, bed sheets, towels, mats, soaps and slippers. Prior to the distribution of relief material, each family was provided Rs.5, 000out of Red Cross fund through the Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar. The distribution of relief material was carried out under the supervision of Honourary General Secretary IRCS Mrs. Roma Wani. The victims were emotionally to... | |
| | | | Omar led Govt. committed to develop infrastructure in far flung areas: Sakina | | Lays foundation stone of 3kms Sirmarg-Sirbadri road near DH Pora | | |
KULGAM, June 9 : In order to reach out to the people of far flung and remote areas of the State, the Minister for Social Welfare, Ms. Sakina Ittoo today conducted a whirlwind tour of various areas of Noorabad Constituency to asses and redresses the problems of people living in these areas. During the tour, the Minister visited the areas including Humepatheri, Sarbadri, Humbadri and D K Marg. Among others, the Minister was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam Mr. Gulzar Ahmed Shabnam, Chief Medical Officer, Assistant Executive Engineers of PWD, PHE, Block Development Officer, District Social Welfare officer and other Sectoral officers.
Addressing a largely attended gat... | |
| | | | BJP protests against PDD | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 9 : The unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ward 25 held a massive demonstration against Power Development Department on Sunday regarding frequent disruption in power supply. Dozens of protesters were on the roads and raised slogans against the Administration. The protest was led by Mandal Vice President Sanjeev Sharma where State Vice President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Karan Sharma graced the occasion. Addressing the protesters Karan Sharma said that the residents of the area of Rehari Colony and other adjoining areas are facing the problem of unnecessary power cuts in these hard summer days. He said that despite being the area under the ... | |
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