Srinagar, Sept 27: Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference chief, Sajad Gani Lone, on Friday expressed his desire for a secular political alliance in Kashmir, stressing the need to address ground realities.
Speaking to reporters during a road show in Drugmulla, Kupwara, Lone said, “I want a better secular alliance, but we also need to talk about human realities. Let’s see how a secular alliance will shape Kashmir’s policies differently. We need a holistic, economic organization as well. I am equidistant from everyone and hold my heart on this.”
Responding to Omar Abdullah’s remarks referring of big brother, Lone said, “I met him like an elder brother in 2014, and I said this back then. A lot of time has passed since, so leave me out of it.”
Adding, “While people were being killed in Kashmir, he was telling the world everything was fine, claiming those being killed were terrorists Now, he questions why foreign delegations are visiting. Back then, he could have invited them himself instead he was saying to them everything was fine.”
Rahul Sahai calls on chairman J&K State Pollution Control Committee
Jammu, Sept 27: Rahul Sahai, Chairman of the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Jammu Chapter along with Co Chairs Raj dua , Ashsih Jain Senior members Kuldeep Gupta , Vinod Gupta met and extended their gratitude to Vasu Yadav, Chairman of the J&K State Pollution Control Committee, to present the concerns of the industrial sector in Jammu.
In the context of the NCSS package, he raised key issues for the smooth functioning of both existing and new industries.
One of the primary requests is the expedited clearance of all pending Consent to Establish (CTE) cases under the NCSS 2021 Central package, ensuring that no unit misses the registration deadline of 30th September 2024. Sahai also addressed the difficulties faced by industrial units operating Diesel Generator (D.G.) sets above 800 KW capacity. The current regulations mandate retrofitting emission control devices in such units, but there are concerns due to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) order, which restricts retrofitting to engines up to 800 KW. In light of this, Sahai requested that the J&K SPCB provide clear instructions for smooth processing of these consents.
Additionally, Sahai sought clarification on the consent requirements for warehouses, particularly those used as fulfillment centers for consumer goods. As these warehouses do not generate pollution, he emphasized that enforcing consent mechanisms would add unnecessary compliance burdens and hinder the government’s Ease of Doing Business initiative.
