Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today directed all Deputy Commissioners to start intense market checking drive across the division including Leh and Kargil to curb black marketing, profiteering, and hoarding and take strict action against the offenders.
The Div Com directed the officers to take strict action against black marketers, hoarders and erring shopkeepers as per the law.
The Divisional Commissioner asked Director Health Services to constitute special checking teams comprising members from health services to conduct daily inspection of all clinical establishments, diagnostic laboratories, quackery menace, across the valley and Leh and Kargil districts and seal unauthorized clinics, diagnostic and quackery carts.
Ceremonial BPM held in Ladakh
Srinagar, Nov 5: Ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) on the occasion of “Diwali” was conducted at Indian BPM huts at Chushul- Moldo and DBO-TWD in Eastern Ladakh on Monday, an Army spokesman said in a statement.
He said, “The Indian delegations were led by Brig VK Purohit and Col SS Lamba and Chinese delegations by Sr Col Yin Hong Chen and Col Song Zhang Li respectively.”
“The ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting was marked by lighting of traditional lamp by both the delegation leaders followed by their ceremonial address. Both sides highlighted the peace, tranquility and understanding prevailing on the LAC. A cultural programme showcasing the vibrant Indian culture was held with traditional grandeur on this festive occasion,” the spokesman added.
Both the delegations, he said, interacted in a free, congenial and cordial environment. The delegation parted amidst feelings of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations.