LG urges Waqf board to construct edu institutes skill development centres in JK \
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LG urges Waqf board to construct edu institutes skill development centres in JK

29-Mar-2022
Jammu Mar 28 PTI Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday asked the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf board to construct schools colleges industrial training institutes and hospitals to serve the 125 crore citizens of the Union TerritoryHe also said the board must also look into setting up of multi-purpose community halls girls hostels Hunar Haats and employment-oriented skill development centresThe board now operating according to the Central Waqf Act will bring transparency in the administration of Waqf properties and provide an environment for utilisation of properties for larger benefit of the community Sinha saidHe also felicitated the newly appointed chairperson of the JK Waqf Board Dr Darakhshan Andrabi and members- Dr Ghulam Nabi Haleem Syed Mohammad Hussain Sohail Kazmi and Nawab DinSpeaking on the occasion Sinha said I have been told that there are more than 32000 registered Waqf properties in JK today Many of these properties have the potential of generating considerable returns which in turn could be used for the socio-economic development of the community The Lt Governor said that the Waqf Board should sow the seeds of friendship and goodwill among communities through impactful social welfare initiatives aimed at bringing positive changes in the lives of ordinary citizensIn India we have always followed and promoted the principle of Sarva Pantha Sambhav This invaluable Indian tradition has to be nurtured by all of you through the Waqf Board in the UT with your social welfare activities and developmental actions in the coming times he saidThe Lt Governor also noted that the JK Waqf Board under the chairpersonship of Andrabi is now empowered for survey of Waqf properties maintenance of Waqf deeds revenue generation and prevention of encroachment of Waqf propertiesI express my gratitude to the Prime Minister who on 5th August 2019 extended the Central Waqf Act along with 890 central laws to Jammu and Kashmir after seven decades giving Dr Andrabi and other eminent personalities a chance to serve the UT and 125 crore people through Waqf Board he saidSinha observed that Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing growth and development in every sphere of lifeDedicated efforts are being made to bring in investment in the UT generate ample employment avenues make recruitments transparently and utilise every penny for the welfare of ordinary citizens he added PTI AB AB ANB ANB
29-Mar-2022 National
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PollutionCurbs like closure of edu institutes ban on entry of trucks continue in Delhi UoI to SC \
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PollutionCurbs like closure of edu institutes ban on entry of trucks continue in Delhi UoI to SC

24-Nov-2021
New Delhi Nov 24 PTI The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that stringent measures like banning the entry of trucks except few exceptions complete closure of all public and private educational institutions and closure of five thermal power plants in the 300 km radius of the national capital are still in force to deal with the rising air pollution level The Commission for Air Quality Management in the NCR and Adjoining Areas in a report filed before a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said that the construction and demolition activities were stopped in Delhi-NCR till November 21 and now they have been allowed again because of an improved scenario The decision to close down industries which are connected to PNG but running on other fuel was in force Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the bench which also comprised justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant The top court asked the Centre and the NCR states to continue with their measures to curb air pollution and called for advance preventive steps with the help of the India Meteorological Department IMD which has sophisticated mechanisms and tools to deal with the situation before it becomes severe Now the matter has been fixed for further hearing on Monday Referring to the steps taken the law officer said The measure such as closing down of industries using unapproved fuels is in force and intensive and continuous drives are being conducted to monitor compliance of air pollution control norms by industrial units Only five identified thermal power plants of the 11 power plants located within 300 km radius of Delhi shall remain inoperative till at least November 30 he said Deployment of anti-smog guns water sprinklers fire tenders and other dust suppressants measures in vulnerable hot spots are being augmented he said referring to the report Intensive and continuous drives to monitor compliance of air pollution control norms in the project sites roads are being held The Commission for Air Quality Management which held the meeting at the direction of the apex court on Tuesday with the Centre Delhi Haryana Uttar Pradesh Punjab and Rajasthan has ordered enforcement of a strict ban on the use of DG sets except for emergency services as per provisions and orders under the GRAP issued from time to time Public and private schools Colleges and Educational Institutions in NCR to remain closed until further orders allowing only online mode of education the report said All other directions issued by the Commission are still in force he said adding that buses have been used to ferry central govt employees from various destinations in the national capital to the CGO complex Over 570 construction sites were banned in the last five days and actions against polluting vehicles have been taken Mehta said adding that the dust management directions are in operation and more mechanized road sweeping machines have been deployed Actions have been taken against old polluting vehicles and many of them impounded by the authorities he said Earlier the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change had filed the affidavit before the bench which was hearing a PIL on air pollution in Delhi and National Capital Region The affidavit had referred to the measures on the issue of dealing with industrial pollution and said NCR states and the GNCTD shall ensure that all industries having gas connectivity shall be run only on gas as fuel failing which industries concerned shall be closed The Commission had already directed not to permit any industry to use unapproved fuels and all industries in NCR which are still using unapproved fuels shall be closed by respective governments with immediate effect it said All public and private schools colleges and educational institutions in NCR shall remain closed until further orders allowing only online mode of education it had said adding that these directions will be closely monitored by the chief secretaries PTI SJK SJK RKS RKS
24-Nov-2021 National
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