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SKIMS Soura Establishes Engineering Control Room to Ensure Uninterrupted Essential Services During Emergencies

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SKIMS

SKIMS Soura (Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences) has established a unique engineering control room to ensure uninterrupted essential services during any eventuality.
Director SKIMS, Dr. Mohd Ashraf Ganaie, said that the Engineering Division has been taken over by the R&B Department and an engineering control room has been established to ensure the prompt restoration of essential services at the hospital.
“The engineering is a very important part of the hospital and the control room has been set up to ensure uninterrupted services in the hospital,” he said.
SKIMS already had a patient control room but this one has been created to coordinate with various services and will play a vital role in ensuring smooth services.
The director stated that the new model performed effectively during the recent snowfall in the valley, when no breakdowns were reported during the inclement weather.
“It helped in restoration of all services electricity, road clearance, rectification of heating systems, and functioning of UPS backup and IT services in a timely manner which is good for patients,” he said.
The director said the unique facility will further help in improving preparedness to tackle other kinds of weather calamity or any disaster.
Notably, the control room system worked in close coordination with the existing hospital control rooms at SKIMS Soura and SKIMS MC&H, Bemina.
The facility, established under the supervision and direction of the Director SKIMS, includes a dedicated Engineering Control Room to ensure uninterrupted services.(Agencies)

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Power Shutdown in Sopore, Baramulla, and Budgam Districts on 02 January 2025 for Maintenance Works: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL

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Power shut down

According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out stabilization of 33KV Sadiq Colony Tap line, the shutdown of 33KV Sadiq Colony tap line shall be observed due to which Receiving Stations at Hospital, Model town, Kapra and Noorbagh shall remain off while power supply to the Hospital, Model town, Kapra and Noorbagh in Sopore town will be affected from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM on 02 January, 2025.

Similarly, in order to replace rotten/damaged poles and facilitate gate construction at Lalad Amargrah Sopore, the shutdown of 33KV Baramulla-1st line shall be observed due to which Receiving Stations at Baramulla-1st, Kanli Bagh and GMC Baramulla shall remain off while the power supply to the Baramulla-1st, Kanli Bagh and GMC Baramulla will be affected from 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM on 02 January, 2025.

Also, the shutdown of 33KV Baramulla-II shall be observed due to which Receiving Station at Baramulla-II shall remain off while the power supply to the Old town and Janbazpora of Sopore will be affected from 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM on 02 January, 2025.

Further, the shutdown of 33KV Delina-Sopore line shall be observed due to which Receiving Station at Sopore-II shall remain off while the power supply to the Krankshivan Colony, Amargrah and Zonal Bank at Sopore will be affected from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM on 02 January, 2025.

Moreover, in order to facilitate the execution of work at 33 KV Tap line to 1×10 MVA under construction Receiving Station Ompora under PMDP-R, the shutdown of 33KV Budgam-SIDCO line shall be observed due to which Receiving Station SIDCO shall remain off while the power supply to the Ompora Housing Colony, Khanpora, NIFT and Police line Ompora areas falling under Budgam district will be affected from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 02 January, 2025.

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Managing Director, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Mehmood Ahmad Shah visits South Kashmir Areas, Reviews Restoration works Post Snowfall

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Mehmood Ahmad Shah

Managing Director, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Mehmood Ahmad Shah today conducted an extensive visit of South Kashmir areas to assess the restoration efforts in the aftermath of the recent heavy snowfall in the Valley.
During the visit, he conducted a comprehensive review of the restoration works undertaken, with a particular focus on the number of transformers damaged due to the inclement weather and their subsequent reinstallation at various sites.
He commended the efforts of the field staff and engineers, who, despite the hostile weather conditions, swiftly restored power supply to the affected areas. He appreciated remarkable commitment and professionalism demonstrated by the field staff and engineers in tackling the outages caused by the recent snowfall.
MD KPDCL also reviewed the ongoing developmental works in the twin districts of Anantnag and Kulgam. He directed the officials of the Projects Wing and the PIA (Power Implementing Agency), PGCIL, to accelerate the pace of work and ensure timely completion. He emphasized the need for tangible progress on the ground, urging all concerned to strive for visible results. He also inspected the 475 MVA 220 kV/132 kV Mir Bazar and Wanpoh Grids, evaluating the power evacuation processes from these critical installations. He instructed the grid in-charges and sub-transmission level officers to adhere strictly to the curtailment program, ensuring effective management of power supply during peak demand periods.
In view of the inclement weather forecast for January 6th and 7th, 2025, Shah urged all officers to remain vigilant and well-prepared. He directed them to keep men and material ready to address any outages swiftly and ensure the timely restoration of power.
The MD KPDCL was accompanied by Superintending Engineer South Circle Bijbehara, Executive Engineers of Electric Divisions Anantnag, Bijbehara and STD Bijbehara, and other concerned officers and officials of these Divisions.
It was given out that KPDCL remains committed to providing reliable power supply to the people of Kashmir, and this visit underscores the corporation’s proactive approach to quick plugging of disruptions and improving infrastructure.

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Train Services Suspended on Banihal-Baramulla Section in J-K Due to Snow Accumulation

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Train services on the Banihal-Baramulla section in Jammu and Kashmir were suspended on Saturday due to heavy snow accumulation on the tracks, railway officials reported. The snowfall had obstructed the route, making it unsafe for trains to operate. Efforts to clear the snow and restore normal services are currently underway. Authorities are working to remove the snow and ensure the tracks are safe for travel.

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Snowfall Disrupts Smart City Bus Operations in Srinagar, outskirts

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Smart City Bus

The recent snowfall has severely affected the operation of Smart City buses in Srinagar.According to the details available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the operation of Smart City buses in Srinagar city and its outskirts was affected, with all the buses remaining missing from roads, leaving people to suffer.

Similarly, officials from Srinagar Smart City Limited, speaking with KNO, said that the Smart City bus operation in the city was affected.

He said that as the snowfall occurred heavily during the night, the Pantha Chowk station was out of electricity, due to which the buses could not be charged. “Now, as the situation is under control, we managed to charge a few buses, and hopefully, they will be operational on roads by evening,” he said.

It is worth mentioning that the snowfall has led to the cancellation of all flights, closure of major roads—(KNO)

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33 KV Feeders Restored in Anantnag and Kulgam Districts: Nisar Ahmad Lone SE PDD

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Electricity

Almost all 33 KV lines in South Kashmir’s Anantnag and Kulgam districts have been restored while the restoration process of 11 KV feeders is going on, officials said on Saturday.

Superintending Engineer Power Development Department (PDD) Anantnag and Kulgam circle Nisar Ahmad Lone said that almost all the 33 KV feeders in both Anantnag and Kulgam districts have been cleared.

He said work is on to restore the feeder at Devsar in Kulgam district and another feeder in Anantnag district .He said that in Anantnag there are 153, 11 KV feeders, of which 48 have been restored while the number of Distribution Transformers (DTs) in Anantnag is 5468 and of which 1680 have been repaired.

He further added that 34 out of 41, 33/11 KV receiving station have been restored in Anantnag district.He said that in Kulgam out of 70, 11 KV feeders 6 have been restored while rest are being repaired.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Pulwama Dr Basharat Qayoom said that snow clearance operations are going on in full swing. “Over 70% of the roads have been cleared in Pulwama district,” he added.

The Deputy Commissioner said that interior link roads are being cleared on priority while efforts are on to restore electricity as most of 33 KV lines are up and 11 KV faults are being addressed on war footing basis.

He said that PHE (Jal Shakti) teams are also in the field, disruptions are being rectified and all urban local bodies are working 24×7—(KNO)

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Omar Abdullah Inspects Healthcare Facilities at Children’s Hospital Bemina Srinagar

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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accompanied by Health Minister Sakeena Itoo, paid a visit to the 500-bed Children’s Hospital Bemina on Wednesday. During the visit, the CM interacted with patients, their attendants, and hospital staff to understand the challenges faced by the hospital since its relocation from GB Pant Hospital.

Hospital officials briefed Abdullah about the increased patient load, which has placed significant strain on the hospital’s facilities. Attendants from remote areas raised concerns about the lack of shelter for those accompanying patients, prompting Abdullah to immediately instruct authorities to prioritize the construction of an attendant shelter.

The Chief Minister was also made aware of the Children’s Hospital Bemina space constraints, which have hindered the expansion of super-specialty services. Hospital officials highlighted the shortage of medical faculty and paramedical staff, which further limits the hospital’s ability to meet the growing demand for healthcare services. Abdullah assured that these issues would be addressed promptly and emphasized that the shortage of medical staff across healthcare facilities in Jammu and Kashmir would be tackled on a priority basis.

Abdullah also directed the authorities to ensure the timely availability of medicines and other essential services for patients. The hospital officials informed the CM that a Preliminary Project Report (PPR) for the attendant shelter had already been submitted to the Government Medical College Srinagar, in line with directives from the Chief Engineer of Public Works (R&B) Central, Kashmir.

The Chief Minister’s visit underscored his commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and addressing critical issues at the Children’s Hospital in Bemina to better serve the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Driving Test Timings Revised in Srinagar: RTO Kashmir

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The office of the Regional Transport Officer ”RTO Kashmir”, has announced changes to the trial test timings for driving license applicants in District Srinagar due to the extreme subzero temperatures in the morning, which have been causing inconvenience to candidates.

A circular reads the first shift, originally scheduled from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, will now take place from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

It reads as, the second shift, earlier planned from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, will now run from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. “All other details regarding the trial tests remain unchanged. This adjustment aims to ease the difficulties faced by applicants in the harsh weather conditions. Applicants are advised to adhere to the revised timings and plan accordingly,” the circular reads further—(KNO)

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Kashmir’s Rail Connectivity Project Nears Completion as Northern Railway Conducts Key Trial Runs

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New Delhi-Kashmir Trains

Kashmir’s much-anticipated rail connectivity is taking significant strides as Northern Railway completes essential groundwork for the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.

On Wednesday, a successful trial run was carried out on the 17-kilometer Katra-Reasi section, with an engine and a goods train completing the route. A senior Northern Railway official confirmed that the trial also included a run of a tower wagon on India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge at Anji Khad, a critical part of the USBRL project. The engine ran at 30 km/h, while the goods train maintained a speed of 20 km/h. Officials stated that these trials will continue until the final inspection is completed.

The Northern Railway team also emphasized that the speed of the trains will be gradually increased, with electric engines expected to be introduced on this route in the near future.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared on X about the successful trial run of the tower wagon, highlighting its significance for the USBRL project in Jammu and Kashmir.

Officials further revealed that statutory inspections will take place from January 5 to January 6, 2025, for the opening of the Katra-Reasi section. The inspection, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla New Broad Gauge Rail Link, will begin at 20:50 on January 5 and conclude at 07:55 on January 6. A report from the Commissioner of Railways Safety (CRS) is expected by January 8.

The USBRL project is being developed in phases, with the first phase, covering the 118-km Qazigund-Baramulla section, inaugurated in October 2009. Subsequent phases included the Banihal-Qazigund section (18 km) in June 2013 and the Udhampur-Katra section (25 km) in July 2014.

Earlier this year, a successful trial run of an electric train was conducted on the Banihal-Katra section, spanning approximately 40 kilometers of track and tunnels between Banihal and Sangaldan Railway Stations in Ramban district.

The USBRL project includes the construction of 38 tunnels, totaling 119 kilometers, with the longest tunnel (T-49) measuring 12.75 km. Additionally, 927 bridges have been built, spanning a total of 13 kilometers. The Chenab Bridge, an engineering marvel, stands as the world’s highest arch railway bridge at 359 meters above the riverbed, taller than the Eiffel Tower.

As the final preparations unfold, the Kashmir rail link is set to revolutionize transportation in the region.

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Sajjad Shaheen National Conference (NC) leader and MLA Banihal Flags off SRTC Bus Services Connecting Jammu, Gool, and Banihal

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National Conference (NC) leader and MLA Banihal, Sajjad Shaheen flagged off two new Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) bus services on Wednesday. The new routes include Jammu to Gool and Jammu to Banihal.

Speaking on the occasion, Shaheen emphasized the importance of the new services in addressing the transportation needs of the people. “This fulfills a long-standing need of our people. My gratitude to Hon’ble Minister Satish Sharma for approving six buses for the Banihal-Gool constituency,” he said.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance connectivity in the region. Shaheen also announced that additional bus services on routes such as Jammu to Khari, Jammu to Ukharhal Pogal, and Jammu to Neel will commence operations soon.

The introduction of these bus services is expected to provide much-needed relief to residents, making travel between these remote areas and Jammu more convenient and accessible.

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