Kishtwar in darkness, NHPC in slumber

For the last more than a week whole district Kishtwar is in complete darkness due to collapse of one of the tower of 132KV line near PulDoda. Though NHPC responsible for the maintenance of 132KV line supplying electricity to Kishtwar is claiming that the repair work is going on but at the same time residents are blaming the authorities for executing work at very low pace. The residents are subject to huge inconvenience as every year the power supply is disturbed due to damage of one or the other tower. But no one at the helm of affairs is serious to solve the problem forever. Once again Kishtwar has faced the brunt of government apathy and non serious attitude of the concerned authorities towards serious issues of public importance. Scenario prevailing in this mountainous district has raised several eye brows over the functioning of NHPC. NHPC is earning crores from Kishtwar and in return it can not even maintain a supply line what to talk of working for the overall development of the region as promised. The way NHPC had acted and responded it has only strengthen the belief that government of India and its agencies are bothered only about the natural resources of the region and they have no care about the people living in this region. Today people ask a simple question, if they pay taxes why do not they get the minimum services they pay for. The government and the concerned authorities need to put their acts together and do the necessary explanation. amid chaos and confusion the people of this area are looking forward towards their elected representatives who are expected to take hardened stand for the benefit and convenience of the people who have given them the mandate

132 KV tower collapse,

SHEIKH NASIR
Kishtwar: Normal life in Kishtwar district and parts of Doda was thrown out of gear following incessant rains and subsequent complete power shut down due to collapse of 132 KV line.
People were already facing hardships due to the continuous rains for last two weeks, the power shut down in the mountaneous district added to their miseries.
The entire district was plunged into darkness when the power supply to this district was snapped due to collapse of 132 KV line near Pul Doda.
Though the NHPC was making efforts to repair the damaged tower, inclement weather condition was obstructing the restoration work. Pertinently, the maintenance of the power supply line to this district is entrusted to NHPC, and according to NHPC authorities the power supply was disrupted following the caving in of a tower near Pul- Doda.
“The restoration work was immediately started and efforts are being made to restore the supply as soon as possible”, NPHC authorities told Bold Voice. They however said the restoration work of supply to Kishtwar will take at least five days more as till date only basement has been constructed and after a couple of days the tower will be erected. Here in the district the people are suffering due to no electricity. Most of shops dealing with electronic goods and mobile recharge are closed. Besides traders and shopkeepers the students are the worst sufferers who are appearing in different examinations now a days. Long ques of people are being seen in front of Photostat and other shop for getting their cell phone battery charged on gensets and for that they pay Rs. 20/- per hour

MLA distributes RET engagement orders

Kishtwar: Selected candidates for engagement of Rehbar-e-Taleem teachers for various newly opened and updgraded schools of district Kishtwar were distributed orders by MLA Kishtwar Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo..
The engag werement orders were distributed to the selected candidates of Education Zone Kishtwar, Nagseni and Padder at a function held at Kishtwar.
Speaking at the occasion Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo said that the number of new schools have been opened and various others upgraded for providing the education to every one at doorsteps. Saying that he has struggled a lot for getting these schools opened / upgraded MLA stressed upon the newly engaged teachers to work with dedication and honesty. Besides MLA, CEO kishtwar and ZEO Kishtwar also spoke on the occasion. Ghulam Qadir Butt Zonal Education Officer in his address explained the government order no. 288 and apprised the gathering about the provisions and implementation of the order. Butt said that there is confusion with regard to interpretation of the order but it need to clarified in order to avoid litigations and controversies. He made it clear that the selection of the candidates has been made as per the norms and guidelines with transparency.