Over six months after taking over as the first elected Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has said the progress and development of J&K lies in cooperation between its government and the Centre. The CM made the observation while jointly inaugurating a multi-storeyed municipal parking complex in Kathua with BJP leader and Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh. His statement assumes significance in view of his ongoing conflict with J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha over the latter’s decision to transfer as many as 48 J&K Administrative Service officers without taking Abdullah into confidence.
1st B’wood film premiere held in Srinagar in 38 yrs
A special screening of Emraan Hashmi’s upcoming film ‘Ground Zero’ was held for BSF Jawans at the Inox theatre in Srinagar on Friday evening. It marked the first time in 38 years that the premiere of a Bollywood movie was held in Srinagar. The film chronicles the story of BSF officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, who led the operation to track the mastermind behind 2001 militant attacks on the Parliament and the Akshardham Temple. Hashmi — who portrays the lead role in the film — mused, “It marks the beginning of a renewed cinematic journey in Kashmir.” The Emraan Hashmi starrer will hit the screens on April 25.
Police launch QR code-based feedback
In order to promote transparency, accountability and strengthening public trust, the Srinagar Police has launched a QR code-based feedback management system, ‘BHAROSA QR’, to collect real-time inputs from the public regarding the services rendered by the cops. The citizen-friendly initiative allows individuals to scan QR codes displayed at police stations or offices and busy public places, such as bus stops and markets. Once scanned, the user is redirected to a secure page where they can share their experiences, suggestions, and concerns related to police responsiveness and the overall performance. The process is simple and takes less than a minute.
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