Srinagar, July 5 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary (CS) Atal Dulloo on Friday instructed the officials to allot furnished flats to Pandit employees forthwith and ensure the early completion of their transit accommodations.

The CS also enquired about the status of blocks raised at each of the 12 locations in different districts of the Valley. He also emphasised completing all these blocks as per the deadlines fixed without fail.

Secretary, DMRR&R, Anil Koul said that out of the total 6000 flats to be made for the same number of employees, around 4800 had already been taken up for completion at different locations.

He said that the construction of 2088 flats has been completed to date of which 998 have been allotted to genuine applicants.

He said that work on 2712 flats is at an advanced stage of completion and these are going to be handed over in the next few months for allotment.

“Since the onset of April this year, construction of 536 new flats had been taken in hand and 392 flats had also been completed, resulting in a net addition of about 144 flats during this period,” Secretary, DMRR&R, Anil Koul informed in the meeting.

–IANS

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Srinagar, July 5 (IANS) J&K L-G Manoj Sinha on Friday met Eliska Zigova Ambassador of the Czech Republic to India at Raj Bhawan Srinagar.

An official statement said the L-G discussed the investment potential of Jammu Kashmir in diverse sectors like industries, tourism, start-ups, handloom, handicrafts, food processing, agriculture and allied sectors with the ambassador.

“Jammu Kashmir is on the verge of becoming a notable success story among Indian states and a global model for socio-economic development,” L-G said.

He also invited trade and business leaders from the Czech Republic to explore the limitless opportunities that Jammu Kashmir has to offer.

He said the progressive reforms and futuristic policy interventions have positioned Jammu Kashmir as the preferred destination for investors across the globe.

“Eliska Zigova reiterated the commitment of the Czech Republic to deepen the partnership with India, with a dedicated focus on nurturing mutual growth and collaboration,” the statement said.

–IANS

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Panaji, July 5 (IANS) Goa Police on Friday arrested a man for allegedly sexually assaulting a deaf and dumb woman.

A police officer told IANS that the accused person is a relative of the victim and sexually assaulted her last year and a month back again.

“As she can’t speak, we took help from an NGO and the assistance of an interpreter. Based on that information we arrested an accused person who is the relative of the victim,” Police said.

According to police, the incidents happened when the accused person visited the house of the victim. “One incident happened at the end of last year and the second one last month. We have recorded her statement and are further investigating the case,” police said.

Police said that the accused person has been remanded to five days of police custody.

Ponda Police in the South district of Goa are investigating the case.

–IANS

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Gurugram, July 5 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has granted administrative sanction for the special repair and improvement of 18 roads of Pataudi in Gurugram district.

This project will cost over Rs. 6.20 crore.

An official spokesperson said that the road repair project that has received approval majorly includes strengthening on HNPP road to village Narhera spanning 1.620 km worth more than 39.95 lakhs in Gurugram district, village Rajpura to village Muzzafra spanning 2.25 Km worth 41.11 lakhs, village Bhonkarka to village Parasoli spanning 2.790 km worth more than 90.98 lakhs, D.J. road (NH-8) to village Bilaspur Kalan road spanning 0.240 km worth 21.41 lakh, D.J. Road to R.L.S. College Sidhrawali road spanning 0.150 km worth Rs. 11.38 lakhs, Pataudi road to village Pahari road spanning 0.160 km worth Rs. 14.46 lakhs, Jiwara-Gudhana road to Haliaki road spanning 0.140 km worth 7.35 lakhs.

The approved projects include strengthening on link road to Mirzapur upto School spanning 0.820 km worth 34.74 lakhs, Dhani Prem Nagar to KMP Expressway spanning 0.630 km worth Rs. 15.04 lakh, Gurugram Pataudi Rewari (Chhawan) road to Khor road spanning 1.800 km worth Rs. 34.15 lakh, village Lokra Mau road to Dhani Lokri road spanning 2.400 km worth Rs. 78.98 lakhs, Rewari Pataudi road to Malikpur spanning 1.820 km worth Rs. 35.79 lakh, village Rampura Jataula road to Dhani Jatola worth Rs. 65.83 lakh.

The spokesperson said these extensive road improvements are expected to significantly enhance connectivity and infrastructure in the Pataudi area, benefiting residents and contributing to the region’s overall development.

–IANS

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Kolkata, July 5 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accusing Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra of making ‘derogatory’ remarks against NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma.

The development came a day after Moitra commented on a video posted on X showing Sharma’s arrival in UP’s Hathras where a stampede left 121 people dead on Tuesday.

The video showed a man walking behind Sharma holding an umbrella over her, with one user questioning why the NCW chief could not carry her own umbrella.

Responding to the post, Moitra said, “She (Rekha Sharma) is too busy holding up her boss’ pajamas.”

An NCW statement said on Friday: “NCW takes suo motu cognizance of derogatory remarks by MP Mahua Moitra against Chairperson Rekha Sharma. These remarks violate women’s dignity and attract Section 79 of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023.

“NCW strongly condemns and demands swift action and has written a formal letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. A formal letter has been emailed to Delhi Police for the same.”

Reacting to the NCW statement, Moitra posted on X: “Come on @DelhiPolice please take action immediately on these suo motu orders. Am in Nadia in case you need me in the next 3 days to make a quick arrest. I Can Hold My Own Umbrella.”

–IANS

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