Empowerment of ethnic
#pastoral
tribes is a complex public policy challenge beyond the usual rhetoric. I write about the process, leadership, collective efforts, journey so far and the way forward, in today’s
@IndianExpress
#ForestRights
In my official, personal, moral capacity, want to assure everyone there is no healthcare crisis in
#Kashmir
. Some difficulties, not unique to post Aug 5 situation. Saying this in backdrop of some shocking reportage from Delhi, London & Washington
Now the situation as it unfolds is before us. My humble request to everyone: let’s not get scared by numbers, let’s redouble our efforts to win this battle together.
#coronavirus
Since most restrictions are being lifted tomorrow, I have a humble advice. Please don't rush for panic shopping. Stocks are in abundance, making them available to all is our commitment.
Historic. A Gurudwara Committee agrees to make way for National Highway in
#Srinagar
. We were in talks. They accepted our offer of alternative land, support. No words big enough to thank the Sangat. 🙏
A gentleman coming from Italy reaches New Delhi via another port. Takes train to Jammu n Cab to home in
#Srinagar
. Just to hide travel history. Traced. Need collective focus to handle it. Things are not that simple as they appear from homes & office rooms. WHO guidelines anyone?
Trust me if I share a summary of daily events NONE in Kashmir will sleep. Let's keep our egos aside, work collectively and instead of raising panic and alarm help eachother to improve. This 3rd World War. Nothing less. If it passes we will have a Lifetime for all that. Good day
We’ve always said that numbers shouldn’t worry us. First time,
#Srinagar
has registered zero case today. This shouldn’t thrill us. No lowering of guard till we are declared Covid free.
No authority can fight crisis without people involved.After spending hrs in the field, I can confidently say
#Srinagar
is now more determined than ever. Lockdown, self reporting, medicare, sanitization, contact tracing getting effective. Together we will
#BreakTheChain
Two brothers. Same Medical College in Bangladesh. One travels by air, declares travel history lands in Quarantine. Other takes road goes home, probably enjoyed Wazwan. Smart neighbor informs Control Room. Team got in touch. Symptomatic. WHO guidelines lecture please?
All concerns and worries are deeply appreciated but we were not low on medical stocks even for a single day. No interruption in supplies. Still open to help individual cases, if any.
Control Room traced 152 undeclared cases of perons returned from UAE, Iran,Hungary,Taiwan,Malysia, Combodia, Italy,Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Malaysia,Kazakhstan. Put under quarantine.We continue to request people to come forward and self-report. Help docs,Urself,family & society.
Baby Asma of 30 months is among the injured in militant attack on fruits merchants in Sopore. She didn't deserve this. We've put in all efforts to get an air ambulance ASAP to take her Delhi for advanced medical attention. Prayers are requested.
"Kani" Shawl handicraft is said to be 5000 years old. One shawl takes 3-24 months.Shahnaz is among few craftspeople fighting kani extinction.Later this month these products will be available online. Working on it.Looking forward to support. Best quality & unbelievably low prices.
#MeAt20
something!! Found this one just to answer the call of Twitter but couldn’t stop from taking a quick look at 19 years since then. Then gave up the idea to be able to sleep tonight and get back to work tomorrow.
Belated though, here is the new year gift for Srinagar. After months of hard work, our 25 smart schools are ready to offer students and parents the best. Let’s make it great 👍
#SmartCity
This Ramazan is not the same anywhere in the world, but we are trying to make it less difficult in
#Srinagar
. 50,000 Ramazan food/essentials kits ready for dispatch.
#StayIndoorsPrayIndoors
. Ramazan Kareem
Doctors suggest actual cases in community could probably be more than those tested positive.For heaven's sake stay at homes and report to designated hospitals if you have symptoms /travel history. Consult on phone before visiting Hospital. Please. Spread the word.
#BreakTheChain
No amount big enough for their courage. Medical insurance cover of Rs 50 lakh/person for those on the frontline of the fight against
#CoronavirusOubreak
including doctors, nurses and sanitation workers is a great step.
As many as 1166 medical shops are open. Cash machines have disbursed Rs 243.44Cr in last 4 days. All sorts of stocks being replenished as demanded. Agree, some people are still facing difficulties. We are trying to address every single problem flagged. Trust.
#Srinagar
.
If IAS is something today’s kids & their parents cherish, I can say with all honesty I never ran after board marks, neither did my parents & teachers pressurise. Same holds good for most of us in different professions. I find this anxiety & debate over board marks sickening.
Every life lost here in
#Kashmir
leaves tragic imprints behind. Braveheart JKP officer Arshad's minor son looks at father's coffin one last time as my colleague Dr Haseeb takes him away in his arms.
Exciting news for apple growers. The NAFED is set to buy in all three grades at an impressive price. Every single fruit will bring in greater value, enhanced income at no transportation hassles.
#Srinagar
#Sopore
#Shopian
Restrictions are being lifted from most areas tomorrow and process initiated for restoration of phone lines. Govt offices will continue to remain open for service delivery.
I take a humble bow in respect of doctors at JLNM hospital and for resilience of a brave mother as two kids who had earlier tested positive are discharged after repeat samples testing negative. Congratulations!
Most telephone exchanges to be functional tonight across Valley. Mobiles being restored gradually, already buzzing in Kupwara. Thanks for patience and regrets for inconvenience.
The apple crop belongs to Kashmiri farmers and their families. That’s their blood and sweat. Here is an aerial view of trucks queued up against all odds for onward journey. Important to respect their hard work and resilience for economic dignity at individual level
Writing this to say sincere thanks to each one of you for your concerns, thoughts and prayers for my health. I’ve recovered well after a sudden health issue; taking little rest before we reconnect soon. Shukriya
Thank u everyone around for ur DMs and calls to control room. Medical, IT & Surveillance teams today were able to track 29 people coming from Bangkok, UK, Dubai, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan etc who skipped medical teams by changing routes or avoiding travel history. Love you all. 💗
Meet our colleague Mr Md Younis Hazari, the man behind medical supply chain, first contact for planes/trucks of medicines reaching
#Srinagar
. After day with distributors/retailers, he makes sure to personally deliver to more needy -552 homes covered. My salutes Younis Sahab
Closing of religious places which attract gatherings is an important step to save a whole population. Let’s stay indoors, stay safe to be able to worship again.
Dear
@The_Hindu
I expect you to know that Covid19 and responses like this App are not Srinagar specific. Pls don’t destroy our trust by localising things in sensitive contexts. Thanks
Deputy Commissioner-Srinagar has directed the Drawing and Disbursing Officers to obtain a certificate that they had downloaded the
#ArogyaSetu
mobile application before the release of salary to all government employees.
It’s a deeply disturbing day. My prayers and thoughts are with the families of those who sacrificed their life fighting in the line of duty. We deserve peace at all times.
It's amazing to see how every Indian citizen feels / concerned about Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, irrespective of region, religion,party etc. He personifies true leadership!! 🇮🇳
As I already said it needs a lot more for a festive
#Eid
, but thousands joined prayers at hundreds of mosques on a day which was more peaceful than on many such auspicious occasions before. May Allah bless us all with peace. Ameen
Nearly 2000 years ago historic 4th Budhist Council was held at
#Harwan
Monastry,
#Srinagar
. Organised by emperor Kanishka-I. Documented history. Don’t miss to visit.
#Kashmir
Now since Yeti moment is over, I want to say the following: Srinagar deserves not only good roads but also audit of those responsible for bad ones. Process begins tomorrow
A group of students pelted stones on my car today. While I stopped to visit the school n enquire about motivation for doing so, they had no answer. They don't know anything. Parents n teachers must own responsibility to safeguard their life and career. We r doing our bit.
A girl coming from US posed as Student returning from Bangladesh. A "thick skinned babu" (as we are called) insisted on passport while allotting room, got to know. USA 3rd highest COVID cases in world. I need to attend another lecture on WHO guidelines now!!
Handed over the charge to my dearest colleague
@AsadmAijaz
, the new DC Srinagar. I wish him all the very best for the tenure ahead. Thank you
#Srinagar
❤️
From May 1, let’s please make it sure to wear face mask at all times, at all places of contact. We will ensure to make masks available to everyone. Do remember: mask is just one of various precautions
“Whoever is merciful even to a sparrow, Allah will be merciful to him on the Day of Judgment.”محمدﷺ. (Request everyone to feed the birds around —-snowfall is harsh to them)
First memory about Ramzan. As kid, Roza was all about that tall glass of Rooh Afza by evening. The spring in our village has since dried and Rooh Afza now comes in an unimpressive plastic bottle.
A 5-member team sent today to study "Delhi Model" of Govt schools. District Adm Srinagar will be taking 20 schools as pilot project. Focus on Prime / Secondary Schools. Ideas, suggestions & contributions are welcome. We will be taking off this month.
Team lead by colleague Mr Masarat Hashim KAS and involving brilliant professionals tracked more than 65 people who returned from affected countries skipping screening & changing routes. Amazing job. Srinagar thankful to all for inputs.
#BreakTheChain
In view of many CoVID-19 positive cases in
#Srinagar
"Contact Tracing" holds the key to avoid furher spread. Surveillance teams complain reluctance in some cases. Pl be truthful,cooperative and responsible.Easy & quick for all of us. Let's not complicate anymore.
#BreakTheChain
Humbled to have got National Award for our Covid mgmt efforts at
@Srinagaradmin
. Dedicate this to my former colleagues, medical fraternity & NGOs for team work
78 passengers arriving from Leh have been quarantined at a designated facility in outskirts of
#Srinagar
. Medical and logistics teams deployed. Request families not to visit/crowd there. It's not allowed. We will take care.
Four passengers just reached from Mauritius, Dubai and Kazakhstan "decline" to declare travel history. Done quickly by IT team. My "WHO Guidelines wala Friends" can u pl send a "Recorded Sermon" to help convince such people? Please? I beg. Ignore the Thick Skin and help😷