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JAMMU: The District Administration Jammu provided support to victims affected by the recent fire accident near Trikuta Nagar. Under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya, a team led by Additional Deputy Commissioner Ansuya Jamwal, who is also the Executive Secretary of the District Red Cross Society, conducted a site visit and took sympathetic assessment and interacted with the affected families.
Financial assistance, besides essential items, including ration, utensils, clothing and other necessities were also distributed. The families received assurances of continuous support from the administration.
JAMMU: A three day workshop on “Examination Reforms in Schools of JK-UT” was inaugurated today at JKSCERT, Divisional Office Jammu. The vital workshop has been organized by the Assessment Cell of Jammu Division.
The workshop began with the illumination of lamp by Dr. Jyoti Parihar, Principal Govt. College of Education in presence of Prof. (Dr.) Sindhu Kapoor from luster University of Jammu; Joint Director JKSCERT Jammu Division DIET Principals of Jammu Division, Assessment Cell, Central Move and the members of Assessment Cell of Kashmir Division in the virtual mode. Dr. Neeraj Jandial, Associate Professor presented the formal welcome address. Dr. Jyoti Chauthaiwale, an eminent educationist and scientist joined through virtual mode.
Dr. Jyoti Chauthaiwale, in her detailed keynote address, highlighted the issues of assessment and evaluation and also impressed upon the authorities to devise the evaluation techniques from the learners’ point of view. As an expert panelist on “ParikshaParv” of National Commission for Protection of Child rights, she impressed upon the need to take cognizance of students’ aspirations, psychology and learning requirements as per NEP 2020.
Rakesh Kumar Chobber, Coordinator of the program introduced the theme of the workshop. Guest of honour, Prof. (Dr.) Jyoti Parihar addressed and appreciated the efforts of the team for impressively carrying out such a workshop focusing on how to reform the Examination System for the holistic development of the learners. The programme was moderated by Lakshmi Puri.
Formal vote of thanks was presented by Manu Vasudeva. Prof. (Dr.) Sindhu Kapoor congratulated the assessment cell and focused on developing actionable strategies and policies for implementing examination reforms at various levels of the education system. The workshop was convened under the mentorship of Prof. (Dr.)Parikshat Singh Manhas, Director, JKSCERT.
JAMMU: J&K Anti-corruption Bureau registered a case FIR No. 09/2024 PS ACB Jammu under section 13(1)(a) r/w 13 (2) PC Act, 1988 & section 120-B, 409 of IPC against Manju Sharma, then Jr. Assistant, other officers/officials then posted in RTO office Jammu and others on the outcome of a verification conducted by this Bureau to look into the allegations of irregularities committed by officials of Motor Vehicle Department in Regional Transport Office Jammu with regard to collection/deposition of passenger tax as well as probable misappropriation of same from 2018 onwards till collection of same through online mode, pursuant to receipt of communication dated 06-03-2023 from General Administration Department.
2. The verification conducted revealed that one Manju Sharma, Jr. Assistant was deputed in Accounts Section of Regional Transport office, Jammu to collect Passenger Tax from owners of Passenger Commercial Vehicles during the period in question. While collecting the passenger Tax Dues, she acted dishonestly and resorted to randomly conceal the actual amount of Passenger Tax received from Vehicle owners/operators by way of reflecting only meager part of amount in official record than amount which she collected on account of Passenger Tax.
The only amount of Passenger Tax as reflected in counterfoil of Government Receipts (GRs) was deposited in Govt. Treasury whereas rest of the amount collected from Vehicle Owners/Operators stands misappropriated by her. Furthermore, the Manual Cash Book/Day Book and vehicle-wise details pertaining to collection and deposition of Passenger Tax dues during the period has not been properly maintained which paved way to embezzle/misappropriate Passenger Tax dues.
3. During the course of verification, it surfaced that an amount of more than 10 lakhs has been misappropriated in view of random cross checking of some copies of GRs and Owner’s copies of GRs. The same may increase further in respect of other passenger commercial vehicles of Jammu, if detected during investigation. The role of the officers/officials of RTO office Jammu, in abetting/ facilitating such misappropriation of passenger tax amount during that period cannot be ruled out. By acting in this manner, Manju Sharma, then Jr. Assistant in lieu of criminal conspiracy with other employees of RTO office Jammu, dishonestly and fraudulently misappropriated huge amount of passenger tax so collected from various owners/operators during that period.
4.Further investigation in the case is in progress.
SRINAGAR: Showing the J&K Police’s commitment to support the families of deceased police personnel, the Director General of Police, J&K, Shri R.R Swain has sanctioned a special welfare relief amounting Rs. 2.98 crore in favour of 15 dependents/legal heirs of deceased personnel. Besides, he has also sanctioned financial assistance for the families of two fallen heroes to support their daughters' marriages.
The DGP vide different orders has sanctioned special welfare relief, granting rupees 22 lakh each to the dependents and legal heirs of 13 deceased police personnel, including Sub-Inspector Sh. Ab Rashid Ganie, Assistant Sub-Inspectors Sh. Jai Paul Singh and Sh. Rahul Pandita, and Head Constables Sh. Ab Majid Lone, Sh. Subash Chandra, Sh. Surjeet Kumar, Sh. Divender Pal Singh, Sh. Jia Lal, and Sh. Mohammad Latif, SgCts Sh. Skinder Singh, Sh. Jai Pal Singh, and Sh. Rash Paul Singh, and Constable Sh. Sarafraz Ahmad. The DGP has also sanctioned rupees 6 lakh each for the dependents and legal heirs of two deceased Special Police Officers, Sh. Yesh Pal Singh and Sh. Mukesh Kumar.
Rupees one lakh each has already been presented to the families of deceased police personnel and rupees fifty thousand each to the families of deceased Special Police Officers (SPOs) for performing last rites. It is worth noting that these special welfare relief funds are disbursed from the Contributory Police Welfare Funds, which are specifically designated to support the welfare of police personnel and their families in times of need.
The DGP has also sanctioned financial assistance of Rs one lakh each for the marriage of the daughters of two martyrs and to a Follower whose residential house was damaged in a land-sinking incident, to support his rehabilitation.
The Police Headquarters is committed to the well-being of its personnel and their families, offering a range of welfare schemes to support them. These initiatives extend to the children of police personnel and Special Police Officers (SPOs), as well as the next of kin (NoK) of martyrs, their children, and retired police personnel and their spouses. The aim is to provide support and care for the police family, recognizing their sacrifices and dedication to service.
RAMBAN: Director Agriculture Jammu Arvinder Singh Reen concluded a two-day tour of Ramban district during which he reviewed agricultural development initiatives and inspected key projects under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).
On the first day, the Director held a detailed review meeting with the Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) Ramban along with Sub Divisional Officers from Ramban, Gool, and other senior officials of the Agriculture Department. Discussions focused on the progress and challenges in the implementation of flagship HADP schemes in the district.
Following the meeting, the Director Agriculture visited the establishment of the Kissan Khidmat Ghar (KKG). Later, the Director conducted a field visit to inspect the organic vegetable crop at the Organic Cluster under PKVY, located in the village Ladhwal . The initiative aligns with the Department's efforts to promote organic farming and sustainable agricultural practices in the region.
On the second day of the tour, Mr. Reen visited the Potato Seed Development Farm at Natha Top. The primary focus of the visit was to assess and implement corrective measures for the control of nematodes, as well as strategize measures to increase seed production at the farm. The Director was accompanied by the Farm Manager and other staff personnel from the Agriculture Department, who actively participated in discussions and assessments.
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