SRINAGAR: In a rare feat, a young boy from South Kashmir’s Shopian district has bagged 10th rank in the all-India level NEET-UG examination, the results of which were declared last night.
Haziq Parveez Lone, a resident of Trenz Shopian, has secured 10th rank in the all-India level NEET UG-examination by securing 710 points out of 720.
Haziq, who is also state topper in the examination, is elated over his achievement.
“I was expecting that I would crack the NEET but getting 10th rank was beyond my expectations. I couldn’t believe that when I came to know that I am figuring in the top-10 list,” he said.
Haziq’s father Parveez Lone is a fruit businessman while his mother is a housewife.
Haziq gives credit of his success to his parents and teachers.“I am thankful to Almighty Allah for bestowing me with success. My success wouldn’t have been possible without the support and efforts of parents and teachers of Aakash Institute Srinagar, especially Rohin Jain who taught us physics there,” he says.
Haziq studied at Dolphin Public School Pulwama till 8th and then shifted to Shah-e-Hamdaan Public School Shopian.
After passing 10th class examination, he was enrolled in Government Higher Secondary School Turkwangam Shopian for 11th and 12th class.
He told KNO anything can be achieved if you are consistent and hardworking.
“My advice to future aspirants is to be consistent and work hard to achieve any feat,” he says.
Sharing his difficulties during preparations for NEET, Haziq says: “During COVID-19, when we shifted from offline to online, I personally faced a lot of difficulties because of frequent internet shutdowns in Shopian . I missed a lot of classes,” he says.
He wants to become a neurologist.
“My dream was to become a doctor which is now going to come true. I will choose neurology branch and become a neurologist,” news agency KNO quoted Haziq as having said.
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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested two hybrid militants in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.
TWo Hybrid Terrorist of Proscribed Outfit LeT Faizan Fayaz Bhat S/o Fayaz Ahmed Bhat R/o Budan Rafiabad and Yawar Nizam Mir S/o Nizamuddin R/o Konso Shopian have been arrested by Shopian Police. Arms and ammunition including two Pistols have been recovered from their possession
The spokesman said two hybrid militants of proscribed outfit LeT identified as Faizan Fayaz Bhat son of Fayaz Ahmed Bhat a resident of Budan Rafiabad and Yawar Nizam Mir son of Nizamuddin a resident of Konso Shopian have been arrested by Shopian Police.
“Arms and ammunition including two Pistols have been recovered from their possession,” said police spokesman in a statement.
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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday ordered transfers and postings in the administration.
According to Government Order No.1020-JK(GAD) of 2022, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD, Sandesh Kumar Sharma, JKAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Billawar, holding additional charge of Sub[1]Registrar, Billawar, is transferred and posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Revenue Department.
Tilak Raj, JKAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Basholi, holding additional charge of Sub-Registrar, Basholi, is transferred and posted as Programme Officer, ICDS Project, Udhampur, against an available vacancy.
Ravi Mohan Khajuria, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Revenue Department, is transferred and posted as Registrar, District Udhampur, against an available vacancy.
Ajeet Singh, JKAS, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Authority, Bani-Basholi with Hgr at Basholi, is transferred and posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner, Basholi. He shall also hold the charge of the posts of Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Authority, Bani-Basholi and Sub-Registrar Basholi, in addition to his own duties, till further orders.
Vinay Khosla, JKAS, Additional Secretary in the J&K Services Selection Board, is transferred and posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner, Billawar.
He shall also hold the charge of the post of Sub-Registrar, Billawar, in addition to his own duties, till further orders.
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SRINAGAR: Two militants have been killed in a brief shootout with counter-insurgent forces in Thajiwara village of Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday, police said.
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated the Ellahi Bagh Indoor Sports Stadium, constructed at a cost of Rs 4 cr under PMDP.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurates Ellahi Bagh Indoor Sports Stadium in Srinagar on Wednesday September 7,2022
Congratulating the locals, especially the youth of Downtown area for the new sports facility, the Lt Governor said the Shahr-e-Khas area has evolved as a hub of sporting activities, with youngsters determined to achieve the glory in sports.
“I was told by local people that first time in 75 years any head of the state visited Downtown Srinagar. They said many areas were known for wrong reasons. But, I believe Downtown, Srinagar has shed its past and it is now a new address of Indian Sporting Heroes,” Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor further said, “In the last two years, downtown has witnessed a massive rise in the number of sports being played and a large number of youth pursuing sports professionally”.
Amid the cheers of thousands of locals present at the venue, the Lt Governor recounted names of top-class players who recently went to represent the country at the International sporting events.
“Several youngsters from Downtown, Srinagar have proved their mettle in International Championships. The day is not far when we will see the youth of Shahr-e-Khas representing the country in Olympics and earning a new identity of heroes and the respect for J&K and the country,” Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor appreciated the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council for preparing and handing over the Ellahi Bagh Indoor Sports Stadium in record time and extended his best wishes to all the players.
“Opportunities in Sports come knocking if the players are receptive, determined and motivated. You get life only once, do something that everyone remembers. Change your life and contribute in nation building.
“Total 12 sports fields, mini-stadiums in different areas of downtown Srinagar have been upgraded by J&K Sports Council with world class amenities to nurture young talents. Determination of downtown youth to see the tricolor fly high has revived the legacy of football & other games,” Lt Governor added.
The growing sports culture in J&K is reflected in the remarkable revolution in different sports disciplines. In the last three years, we have ensured unprecedented progress with regard to infrastructure, career progression, & future of the players. An enabling environment through new policies has been created which fills the gap of the last 70 years, observed the Lt Governor.
J&K Sports Council is making efforts to nurture sporting talent in every part of the UT. We have ensured that the difficulties faced by the players before 2019 are not faced by our new generation players and every support is extended to hone their skills and provide them more opportunities, he added.
The Lt Governor said J&K Sports Council is looking for sporting talent so that training and other facilities can be provided to them. All sportspersons have the potential to become like Saqib Farooq, Rabia Farooq, Toria Gulzar, Tajim Fayaz, Soliha Yusuf and Farhan Ganai and bring laurels to the nation.
The Lt Governor asked the youth to take the inspirations from champions like Sadia Tariq, Shaukat Ahmed & Danish Farooq and dedicate themselves in their respective sports discipline. It is gold when you lose your entire energy in the game but only particles of dust when the energy is wasted, the Lt Governor added.
The Lt Governor noted that Noon Chai with Football of the Shahr-e-Khas is being discussed across the nation. He said sports gives a new identity to the youth and the Sports Council and the UT administration are ensuring that every player gets an opportunity to play with better infrastructure and earn the identity that of a champion.
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav has given an opportunity to touch new heights. The UT administration is committed to facilitate the dreams of the Youth to excel in sports and represent the country at various platforms, observed the Lt Governor.
We have to restore the reputation of Shahr-e-Khas, once called the heartbeat of Kashmir. Some people with vested interest are rattled by the all-round development taking place in J&K UT. Efforts were also made to mislead many of our youth. The entire families of those who misled our children, are living a comfortable life in the big cities of the country and abroad while our children have suffered. There is no place for such elements in civilized society,” the Lt Governor said.
Observing that today Jammu and Kashmir is moving ahead on the path of progress, the Lt Governor called upon the elders, parents and the Community members to join the efforts to completely eradicate the menace of Drug addiction to give a secure and prosperous future to the new generation.
On the various demands of local residents of Shahr-e-Khas and the members of the sports clubs, the Lt Governor gave on the spot directions and assured them to address each and every issue on priority.
The Youth present on the occasion also pledged to make Kashmir free from drugs.
On his arrival, the Lt Governor took a round of the newly constructed Indoor Stadium, interacted with the young sportspersons and inspected the facilities there.
Junaid Azim Mattu, Mayor SMC, while speaking on the occasion, lauded the Lt Governor-led UT Government for reaching out to the Youth from across the UT and taking unprecedented measures to develop sports even in the areas which were neglected for decades.
Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson J&K Waqf Board, extended gratitude to the UT Administration for providing resources and necessary support to the youth and sportspersons so that they can bring laurels to the UT and the Country.
Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, congratulated the locals and the youth of the downtown area for the new indoor sports stadium. He also lauded the efforts of the Sports department and J&K Sports council for promoting sports in the UT.
Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, gave a detailed briefing on the facilities being extended to the sportspersons at the new Indoor Stadium. He further informed about the on-going process of recruitment of sportspersons against various gazetted and non-gazetted posts as per new Sports Policy.
Dedicated efforts are being made to develop sports infrastructure and engage more youth in sports activities to realize the vision of making J&K- a power house of sporting talent, he added.
Nuzhat Gul, Secretary, J&K Sports Council presented the Vote of Thanks. She also informed about the various ongoing and completed sports infrastructure projects in the UT.
Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary to the Government, H&UDD; Pandurang K Pole, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Vijay Kumar, ADGP Kashmir; Mohd Aijaz, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Athar Aamir Khan, Commissioner SMC; PRI & ULB members; members of Down-Town community, Sikh community & religious leaders; prominent sports personalities, large number of people and youth were present on the occasion.
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SRINAGAR: The administration has suspended Assistant Commissioner Panchayats for allegedly making derogatory remarks based on religious grounds against an official of the rank of Secretary Panchayat in Rajouri block of Rural Development Department.
According to order issued by District Magistrate Rajouri Vikas Kundal this office has received a complaint that AC Panchayat Mr Abdul Rashid Kohli has made some objectionable remarks about a particular religion.
“It is reported that mr Kohli said these objectionable words while having lunch at Blue Moon Restaurant with his four other subordinates during office hours,” the order reads, adding, “this conduct of the officer is not only a violation of service conduct rules but also an issue of hurting religious sentiments of other community and has the potential of creating Law and Order problem within the district.”
Therefore, keeping in view of the facts, the Magistrate placed Kholi under suspension with immediate effect.
“Further a committee headed by Mr. Pawan Parihar ADDC Rajouri shall enquire into the matter and report within a period of 15 days,” reads the order.
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SRINAGAR: The Government handed over twin tracks leading to Amarnath cave from Baltal in Ganderbal district and Chandanwari in Anantnag district to the Border Roads Organization (BRO) for development, maintenance and management.
According to report published in Jammu-based newspaper Daily Excelsior, an order to this effect was issued by Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works (R&B) Department Shailendra Kumar based on minutes of the meeting which cleared the proposal.
The Government has accorded sanction for transfer of Chandanwari- Sheshnag-Panchtarni-Holy Cave and Baltal-Holy Cave tracks to the BRO for development, maintenance and management.
The Border Roads Organization has expertise in working on the mountainous track. It has been working on a number of roads along Sino-Indian border in Eastern Ladakh and other States where India shares Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.
The Government has also approved transfer of Ranga to Baltal road including Nilgrath to Y-Junction to the Border Roads Organization for development and maintenance.
Both tracks leading to holy cave shrine of Shri Amarnath Ji in South Kashmir Himalayas are tough to trek and are closed sometimes because of snowfall and landslides. The BRO has experts and modernized machinery for clearance of the tracks.
However, both the tracks now will be developed by the BRO.
“All contracts of Public Works (R&B) and Tourism Department will be completed by October 2022. All liabilities related to development of tracks will be cleared by March 2023,” the Government order said.
It added that statutory clearance, if in case it is required at any stage in the forest area, shall be obtained by the Border Roads Organization.
“The Supreme Court and other Court directions issued from time to time shall be implemented in letter and spirit and will be subject to any petition pending in the court of law,” the order reads.
It said all project reports and work proposals shall be got approved from High Level Coordination Committee of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board for its execution. Besides, resources related issues shall also be placed in the Committee for its due redressal, it added.
The Government has, however, directed that all arrangements for development and maintenance of yatra tracks shall not disturb ongoing National Highway-501 works of development and Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation undertaken by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH), Government of India.
Newspaper Daily Excelsior quoted sources as having said that handing over development, maintenance and management of twin yatra tracks to the Border Roads Organization will go a long way in more better movement of pilgrims at the tracks.
“Congestion at some places on the tracks will also overcome,” the report quoted sources as having said.
Amarnath Shrine Board has constantly been striving for development of twin tracks leading to holy cave shrine—one from Baltal which is short 14 kilometers and another from Pahalgam, which is traditional but long track of 48 kilometers.
Besides development, maintenance and management of yatra tracks, the Shrine Board has constantly been generating more facilities for Amarnath pilgrims.
During 44-day long annual pilgrimage of Amarnath shrine this year from June 30 to April 12, more than 3.65 lakh pilgrims performed darshan of Ice Lingam of Lord Shiva in the cave shrine at South Kashmir Himalayas.
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