Ganderbal, June 06: SHO Gund has issued a warning to tourists Locals against taking photos on the banks of Nallah Sindh after a tourist was rescued from drowning in the Balti Kullan area of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. The incident underscores the dangers of the fast-flowing river, particularly as the temperature rises and water flow increases.
Kashmir Valley, renowned for its picturesque landscapes, is currently seeing a surge in visitors, including domestic, foreign, and local tourists. Many flock to the banks of Nallah Sindh to capture the beauty of the lush mountains and scenic river.
Despite the appeal, the river’s sharp flow poses significant risks. Last year, the Ganderbal administration placed warning posters along Nallah Sindh, cautioning tourists about the potential dangers of taking photos on the riverbanks. However, the warnings have often been overlooked, and hundreds of tourists continue to take selfies daily along the river, increasing the risk of accidents.
The recent incident occurred when a tourist from Haryana slipped while taking photos on the bank of Nallah Sindh and fell into the water. His companions, witnessing the accident, raised the alarm, prompting local residents to rush to the scene and notify the Gund police. SHO Gund Inspector Lateef Ali, along with the SDRF Gund component and CRPF 118 Bn, launched a rescue operation. After two hours of intensive efforts, the tourist was safely rescued.
In light of the incident, SHO Gund reiterated the warning and urged tourists to avoid taking selfies on the banks of Nallah Sindh to prevent such accidents in the future.
Dr Pawan Kotwal convenes 10th Governing Body Meeting of LLaRMA to review DILRMP project progress
Leh, June 06: The Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Financial Commissioner Revenue, Ladakh, and CEO of the Ladakh Land Records Modernization Agency (LLaRMA), Dr Pawan Kotwal, presided over the 10th Governing Body meeting of LLaRMA on reviewing the progress of the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) within the Union Territory, at the Civil Secretariat in Leh.
Comprehensive PowerPoint presentations were made by the Assistant Commissioner of Revenue, Leh, and Kargil on the various aspects of the DILRMP, highlighting the milestones achieved and identifying areas needing further attention. Detailed deliberations and discussions held on issues included the digitization of villages surveyed, villages under demarcation, and the establishment of a comprehensive management ssinformation system (MIS) for land records.
The Advisor Dr Pawan Kotwal emphasized the importance of the project in ensuring accurate and accessible land records, which are crucial for transparency, reducing land disputes, and facilitating development in the region. He also reviewed the status of ensuring effective implementation and maintenance of the modernized land record systems.
Dr Pawan Kotwal urged the District Magistrates and concerned officers involved to expedite efforts to meet the project’s objectives with active consultants and involvement of villages where the survey is being conducted. He highlighted the importance of modernizing the storage facilities for land records. He urged the concerned officers to enhance the storage infrastructure. The Advisor recommended the implementation of the best storage solutions, to ensure the preservation and easy accessibility of the digitized records. He called for regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure that the benefits of the DILRMP reach every citizen of Ladakh.
The meeting was attended by the Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development Department, Ladakh; the Administrative Secretary of the Law Department, Ladakh; the Chief Engineer, CPWD; the Additional Secretary of the Finance, Ladakh; State Informatics Officer, NIC, Ladakh/Representative; the Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Leh; the Chief Accounts Officer, Revenue Department, Ladakh; Technical Director, NIC, Ladakh; the Deputy Director Planning (K), Revenue Department, Ladakh; IT Consultant; Project Manager Ramtech Software; Consultant; and concerned officers, while the District Magistrate, Kargil; the Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Kargil; Project Director; and concerned officers joined the meeting virtually.
