STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: The Members on Wednesday raised various issues of public importance during the Zero Hour in the Upper House. Vibodh Gupta called for early restoration of essential services in Rajouri and Poonch disrupted due to recent snowfall. He also sought introduction of Pahari language in school curriculum, besides filling up the vacant posts of Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) teachers. Shahnaz Ganie urged the government to look into the allegations regarding alleged manipulation in cross-LoC trade and stressed the need to encourage the youth to participate in the trade adding this would provide them job opportunities.
Sajad Ahmad Kichloo drew the attention of the government towards thousands of passengers stranded in Jammu due to the closure of Doda-Kishtwar and Jammu-Srinagar highways. He called for providing them free food and stressed that government should take adequate steps to ease their unintended stay.
Surinder Choudhary demanded immediate release of the selection list for the post of Jail Wardens advertised in 2005. Charanjeet Singh demanded black topping of road in Nanak Nagar area.
Ramesh Arora drew the attention of the Chair towards absence of Ministers in the Upper House. He urged the government to ensure presence of at least one Cabinet Minister in the Upper House, adding that, there is a need to maintain the sanctity of House.
Taking cognizance of the matter, the chairperson (Shehnaz Ganaie) adjourned the House for five minutes.