Eight critically injured tourists shifted to SKIMS Soura; 18 persons sustain injuries in Sumbal Bala road accident
Srinagar, November 10 :
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday took cognisance of a road accident involving tourists at Sumbal Bala in Gund area of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district and directed the concerned authorities to ensure the best possible medical treatment for all injured persons.
The Lieutenant Governor said that he had spoken with senior government officials, the Director of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, and the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal to review the situation following the unfortunate incident.
In a message shared on social media platform X, the Lieutenant Governor informed that eight injured tourists belonging to Gujarat and West Bengal had been referred to SKIMS Soura for advanced medical treatment.
He directed the concerned officials and the Director SKIMS to ensure that all necessary medical facilities, specialised care and immediate assistance were made available to the injured without any delay.
“I have directed the officials and the Director, SKIMS to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured. Praying for their speedy recovery,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
According to the available details, the accident occurred at Sumbal Bala in the Gund area of Ganderbal when a Tempo Traveller met with an accident, leaving 18 persons injured.
Of the injured, eight persons reported to be in critical condition were shifted to SKIMS Soura for further treatment, while the remaining injured were taken for medical assistance.
The incident has prompted intervention from the highest administrative level, with the Lieutenant Governor assuring necessary medical support to the affected tourists.
Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the accident and the medical condition of the injured persons are awaited.(KNC)
[11/10, 10:31 PM] Nadeem Nodu Journalist: Sakina Itoo Urges J&K Bank to Grant Age Relaxation Up to 40 Years for Aspirants, Says Recruitment Delays Must Not Punish Youth
Srinagar, November 10 (KNC): Minister Sakina Itoo has appealed to the Jammu and Kashmir Bank authorities to grant age relaxation up to 40 years for candidates aspiring to secure jobs in the banking sector, emphasising that thousands of young aspirants should not be deprived of employment opportunities due to recruitment delays beyond their control.
In a statement shared on social media platform X, Sakina Itoo highlighted the difficulties faced by thousands of Jammu and Kashmir Bank job aspirants, who have spent several valuable years waiting for fresh recruitment opportunities.
She observed that prolonged delays in the recruitment process have adversely affected the career prospects of many eligible candidates, leaving several of them at risk of becoming overage despite having waited for opportunities to apply.
“Dreams should not have an expiry date,” she said, stressing that young candidates must not be made to suffer for administrative or recruitment-related delays over which they have no control.
Itoo urged the J&K Bank management to consider granting age relaxation up to 40 years, arguing that such a decision would provide deserving candidates with a fair opportunity to compete for available posts.
She further appealed to the bank authorities to take a considerate and youth-friendly approach while framing recruitment eligibility criteria, keeping in view the circumstances and prolonged uncertainty faced by aspirants.
The demand is expected to bring renewed attention to the concerns of unemployed youth and banking aspirants across Jammu and Kashmir, many of whom have been seeking adequate age relaxation and timely recruitment opportunities.
Concluding her appeal, Itoo said the future of young people cannot be kept waiting indefinitely and called for a fair chance for all eligible aspirants.(KNC)