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India Today
16-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
J&K Chief Secretary orders expedition in 2 hydro projects amid Pak's objections
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo reviewed the sites of two major hydroelectric power projects - Rattle and Dul Hasti - in Kishtwar district and directed officials to expedite the construction and resolve operational comes as Pakistan has raised objections to Rattle and Dul Hasti projects on several occasions, citing concerns over water flow and compliance with the Indus Waters Treaty, which has been suspended by India in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror India maintains that the projects adhere to the treaty's guidelines and are crucial for the region's energy security and economic development. The Chief Secretary conducted a detailed review of the 850 MW Rattle Hydroelectric Power Project and the 390 MW Dul Hasti hydroelectric power and Kashmir's Information and PR Department shared a glimpse of the visit on X. "Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo visited Rattle (850 MW) and Dul Hasti (390 MW) hydroelectric projects to review progress and operations. Emphasised on timely completion, quality standards and resolving bottlenecks. Held review meet with NHPC, CVPPL and district officials." At the Rattle project site in Drabshalla Block, Dulloo was briefed on the project's progress. He inspected critical infrastructure, including the power intake structure, coffer dam, underground powerhouse complex, and the tail-raised Chief Secretary instructed project authorities to intensify efforts for timely completion while upholding quality standards and addressing key operational the Dul Hasti Hydroelectric Power Station, Dulloo assessed the plant's operational status and held interactions with on-site officials. He urged performance enhancement and resolution of pending concerns. A high-level meeting with representatives from NHPC, CVPPL and HOPs of all Kishtwar-based power projects followed the site addition to the ongoing Rattle and Dul Hasti projects, two more hydropower plants are also under development on the river Chenab in Kishtwar district, positioning the region as a future powerhouse of clean Chief Secretary was accompanied by senior officials, including Principal Secretary of the Power Development Department H Rajesh Prasad and Managing Director of JKPDCL, Rahul May 14, the Chief Secretary confirmed that the Jammu and Kashmir government was actively assessing damage and fast-tracking relief measures in the border areas affected by recent shelling from Pakistani forces. Efforts to expand safety infrastructure, including the construction of additional bunkers, were also ANI inputsMust Watch
NDTV
14-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
9,500 Bunkers In J&K Border Areas, More To Be Built: Chief Secretary
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir): Jammu and Kashmir administration is actively assessing the damage and expediting relief efforts in border areas affected by recent shelling from across the Line of Control (Loc), the union territory's Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said. "You saw that the shelling from across the Line of Control has targeted civilian areas. Many people have been injured, many have lost their livestock, and their houses have been damaged," Mr Dulloo said on Tuesday. Heavy cross-border shelling by Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, conducted by the Indian Armed Forces in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, had caused damage to homes and religious sites in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara, Uri, and Poonch. Despite this, locals vowed to stand with the Indian army. He added that the local administration is working to provide relief promptly. "Now, the local administration is working on quickly assessing the situation and providing relief as soon as possible." Providing an update on border safety infrastructure, Mr Dulloo said, "There are around 9,500 bunkers across the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir. But the demand for more bunkers still exists, so we will build more, and there will be no shortage of bunkers." On the extent of damage across the affected areas, he stated, "As for the entire district, how much loss has occurred, how many houses have been damaged, that assessment is currently underway." Earlier on Tuesday, the Indian Army managed to defuse unexploded shells in the residential areas of villages near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, CM Abdullah also inspected community bunkers in Tangdhar and visited the shelling-affected areas. After meeting residents affected by cross-border shelling in Kupwara, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the government will compensate the people after completing the damage assessment. "By God's grace, we haven't lost any lives here, but of course, there is a loss of public property like houses, shops, and a Madrasa. The District Collector is with us. They will do the damage assessment. The assessment will be completed by today or tomorrow, and then the government will compensate the people accordingly. The immunity bunkers were made, but we didn't need them for a long time. And, we will try to build individual bunkers around the border and LoC areas," CM Abdullah told media persons. The J&K Chief Minister visited the Pakistani shelling-affected areas in Tangdhar and said that the residents affected have shown "remarkable courage." "Visited the shelling-affected areas of Tangdhar and met families who have shown remarkable courage amidst deep pain. Their resilience is inspiring. The government stands shoulder to shoulder with them, their pain will not go unnoticed, and every possible step will be taken to help them rebuild their lives with dignity and renewed hope," the Office of J-K CM posted on X. After India and Pakistan came to an understanding of the cessation of hostilities, life slowly returned to normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir.
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
J-K Chief Secy says relief underway in LoC shelling-hit areas, more bunkers to be built
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 14 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir administration is actively assessing the damage and expediting relief efforts in border areas affected by recent shelling from across the Line of Control (Loc), the union territory's Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said. 'You saw that the shelling from across the Line of Control has targeted civilian areas. Many people have been injured, many have lost their livestock, and their houses have been damaged,' Dulloo said on Tuesday. Heavy cross-border shelling by Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, conducted by the Indian Armed Forces in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, had caused damage to homes and religious sites in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara, Uri, and Poonch. Despite this, locals vowed to stand with the Indian army. He added that the local administration is working to provide relief promptly. 'Now, the local administration is working on quickly assessing the situation and providing relief as soon as possible.' Providing an update on border safety infrastructure, Dulloo said, 'There are around 9,500 bunkers across the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir. But the demand for more bunkers still exists, so we will build more, and there will be no shortage of bunkers.' On the extent of damage across the affected areas, he stated, 'As for the entire district, how much loss has occurred, how many houses have been damaged, that assessment is currently underway.' Earlier on Tuesday, the Indian Army managed to defuse unexploded shells in the residential areas of villages near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, CM Abdullah also inspected community bunkers in Tangdhar and visited the shelling-affected areas. After meeting residents affected by cross-border shelling in Kupwara, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the government will compensate the people after completing the damage assessment. 'By God's grace, we haven't lost any lives here, but of course, there is a loss of public property like houses, shops, and a Madrasa. The District Collector is with us. They will do the damage assessment. The assessment will be completed by today or tomorrow, and then the government will compensate the people accordingly. The immunity bunkers were made, but we didn't need them for a long time. And, we will try to build individual bunkers around the border and LoC areas,' Abdullah told mediapersons. The J-K Chief Minister visited the Pakistani shelling-affected areas in Tangdhar and said that the residents affected have shown 'remarkable courage.' 'Visited the shelling-affected areas of Tangdhar and met families who have shown remarkable courage amidst deep pain. Their resilience is inspiring. The government stands shoulder to shoulder with them, their pain will not go unnoticed, and every possible step will be taken to help them rebuild their lives with dignity and renewed hope,' the Office of J-K CM posted on X. After India and Pakistan came to an understanding of the cessation of hostilities, life slowly returned to normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir. (ANI)
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
J-K Chief Secy says relief underway in LoC shelling-hit areas, more bunkers to be built
Rajouri: Jammu and Kashmir administration is actively assessing the damage and expediting relief efforts in border areas affected by recent shelling from across the Line of Control ( Loc ), the union territory's Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said. "You saw that the shelling from across the Line of Control has targeted civilian areas. Many people have been injured, many have lost their livestock, and their houses have been damaged," Dulloo said on Tuesday. Heavy cross-border shelling by Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, conducted by the Indian Armed Forces in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, had caused damage to homes and religious sites in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara, Uri, and Poonch. Despite this, locals vowed to stand with the Indian army. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software Expertinspector Click Here Undo He added that the local administration is working to provide relief promptly. "Now, the local administration is working on quickly assessing the situation and providing relief as soon as possible." Providing an update on border safety infrastructure, Dulloo said, "There are around 9,500 bunkers across the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir. But the demand for more bunkers still exists, so we will build more, and there will be no shortage of bunkers." Live Events On the extent of damage across the affected areas, he stated, "As for the entire district, how much loss has occurred, how many houses have been damaged, that assessment is currently underway." Earlier on Tuesday, the Indian Army managed to defuse unexploded shells in the residential areas of villages near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, CM Abdullah also inspected community bunkers in Tangdhar and visited the shelling-affected areas. After meeting residents affected by cross-border shelling in Kupwara, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the government will compensate the people after completing the damage assessment. "By God's grace, we haven't lost any lives here, but of course, there is a loss of public property like houses, shops, and a Madrasa. The District Collector is with us. They will do the damage assessment. The assessment will be completed by today or tomorrow, and then the government will compensate the people accordingly. The immunity bunkers were made, but we didn't need them for a long time. And, we will try to build individual bunkers around the border and LoC areas," Abdullah told mediapersons. The J-K Chief Minister visited the Pakistshelling-affected areas in Tangdhar and said that the residents affected have shown "remarkable courage." "Visited the shelling-affected areas of Tangdhar and met families who have shown remarkable courage amidst deep pain. Their resilience is inspiring. The government stands shoulder to shoulder with them, their pain will not go unnoticed, and every possible step will be taken to help them rebuild their lives with dignity and renewed hope," the Office of J-K CM posted on X. After India and Pakistan came to an understanding of the cessation of hostilities, life slowly returned to normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
J-K: Massive exercise underway to clear border villages of unexploded shells
Patna, May 13 (IANS) A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan, who was wounded in Pakistan shelling at the Jammu and Kashmir border, succumbed and his mortal remains are likely to reach his native village, Badharia on Tuesday. In Jammu and Kashmir, Army and police bomb disposal squads are working to defuse unexploded shells in border villages following intense cross-border shelling from Pakistan. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo is overseeing the situation, aiming to facilitate the return of displaced residents and provide compensation for damaged homes. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The bomb disposal squads of Army and police are undertaking a major exercise in Jammu and Kashmir's border villages to defuse the unexploded artillery and mortar shells fired by Pakistan. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said they are monitoring the situation and will facilitate the return of the displaced border residents after getting clearance from the security agencies and will also ensure early compensation to those whose houses were damaged in the indiscriminate shelling on civilian officials said dozens of unexploded explosives were destroyed by the experts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch districts and along the International Border in Jammu and Samba which witnessed intense cross-border shelling and drone attacks from May 7 to May intensity in the shelling from Pakistan intensified on May 7 after the India armed forces carried out missile strikes at nine terror targets across the border under Operation Sindoor in retaliation to Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that had left 26 persons, mostly tourists, ceasefire violations from Pakistan had started from north Kashmir immediately after the Pahalgam terror attack and extended to the areas along the LoC and IB in Jammu division, prompting effective retaliation by Indian troops before the deadly four-day-long many as 28 persons were killed and over 50 others injured in the cross-border shelling which also forced over 2 lakh border residents to move out and take refuge at safer places. A good number of them have already returned to their villages over the past three many more are still waiting at relief camps set up by the government for the green signal from the Chief Secretary visited shelling-hit areas to assess the situation besides inquiring about the health of the victims undergoing treatment at Government Medical College hospital, Rajouri."I am here to assess the ground situation after Pakistan indiscriminately targeted civilian areas. Three persons, including a senior government officer, were killed in Rajouri, dozens of houses were damaged and livestock perished," Dulloo told reporters after visiting the said the government wants to rehabilitate the displaced people as soon as possible and also ensure that they are adequately compensated to rebuild their homes."We express sympathies with the families who lost their members and also assure that the injured will be provided best healthcare for their complete recovery," the chief secretary said the displaced people will be taken back to their villages after getting a green signal from army and police authorities that the border areas were cleared of the littered the need to provide underground bunkers to the people in Rajouri town, he said this was for the first time that many towns like Rajouri and Poonch were hit by Pakistani shelling and "we have to think how the people would be safeguarded".The officials said the army along with police teams are moving from village to village to track and destroy the live Pakistani operation was launched on Monday afternoon and is continuing with experts destroying the unexploded shells in controlled explosions, the officials police have already issued advisories requesting people not to touch any suspicious object and report it to the nearest police station or security establishment for their own border residents, who have returned to their villages, said they are still spending their nights in underground bunkers fearing Pakistan shelling India and Pakistan reached an understanding on Saturday afternoon to halt military actions with immediate effect after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes."Even after the announcement we are taking no chances as Pakistan is habitual of doing mischief. We are waiting for things to settle down," Mohd Firdous, a resident of Manjakote sector, asked the government to sanction more underground bunkers for the border residents."There are less number of bunkers available in the forward villages and the recent military conflict demands that more bunkers should be provided so that the people can save their lives in case there is shelling," Firdour Lal, a resident of Nowshera said, they have not witnessed such a heavy shelling since February 2021 when India and Pakistan renewed the ceasefire agreement."We want peace on the borders so that we can do our routine without the tension of cross-border firing," he said, requesting for a special financial package for the border residents whose houses were damaged in the shelling.
