Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the foundation day of J&K Shri Kashi Vidwat Parishad, Jammu, today.

In his address, the Lt Governor congratulated all the members of the association for their dedicated endeavors to promote ancient values, glorious and rich composite culture, promotion and development of Sanskrit to enrich the knowledge system.

“India has always been considered as a living guide and a vibrant energy field which gave the message of one world, one family and vision to respect all religions, sects and spiritual streams. Ideals of humanism, communal harmony and peace are core of our ancient values,” the Lt Governor said.

He said the welfare of the world was the prime objective of our sages, saints and mystics. They devoted their entire life to awaken the conscience of the people, foster social reforms and provided a treasure of knowledge in mathematics, chemistry, medicine, literature & arts and enriched the world, he added.

“Sanskrit is the source of ideals and values of our great civilization and it has the potential to provide solutions to modern-day challenges, such as Atharvaveda’s teaching on ecological balance, protecting the environment, living in harmony with nature,” the Lt Governor said.

He called upon the J&K Shri Kashi Vidwat Parishad, various organizations and individuals to further strengthen their efforts for the promotion of Sanskrit and ancient values.

He said the ancient India was far ahead in comparison to rest of the world in technology and research.

“Amrit Kaal is the period of India’s cultural renaissance. Entire World is watching us. Every citizen must feel proud to be part of this journey and each one of us has equal opportunity to contribute so that our great country can regain its old glory of ‘Vishwa Guru’,” the Lt Governor said.

Responding to demands projected by the various dignitaries present on the occasion, the Lt Governor assured that all the Sanskrit vacant posts will be filled within one year. It is being ensured that National Education Policy is implemented in letter and spirit, and Indian Philosophy is taught in every university, he added.

On the establishment of Sharda University in J&K, the Lt Governor called for preparing a feasible and viable roadmap for the University and assured all the necessary support in this endeavour.

Citizens from different walks of life were felicitated on the occasion for their significant contribution in diverse fields.

#SRINAGAR: A delegation of PM package employees called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhawan today.

The delegation expressed their gratitude to the Lt Governor for the various welfare initiatives taken by UT administration for the employees of minority communities working in the valley.

UDHAMPUR: Acting on specific information, a forest department team with the assistance of Police seized a huge quantity of MFP Guchhi (Morchella esculenta) from a vehicle bearing registration 8157/JK02C.

During the preliminary inspection, it was discovered that one person namely Ramjeet of Thana Desa is transporting 307.00 Kgs. (approx.) of MFP Guchhi from District Doda without any valid documents, which was later on seized along with the vehicle by the department.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of Divisional Forest Officer Udhampur,   Rushal Garg and the team was led by   Range Officer Udhampur,   Mahesh Abrol.

As per the Department, the J&K’s Non Timber Forest Products (NTFP) Policy 2022 is a reform towards the sustainable collection & utilization of NTFPs. This policy democratises and decentralises the process of sustainable collection. It also emphasises on fair price discovery and fair price realization to the local collectors. The traders have been urged to register their NTFP depots under this new NTFP policy to avoid legal action.

#KULGAM: Civil society members in Kulgam today hold a candlelight march in memory of the supreme sacrifice/ martyrdom of Colonel Manpreet Singh, Commanding Officer of 19 RR, Major Aashish Dhonchak, DySP J&K Police Humayun Bhat in Yesterday’s encounter  at Gadole area of Kokernag in Anantnag district.

The candles were lit in the main market, clock tower, Kulgam by people as a tribute to the martyrs and to express condolences and solidarity with bereaved families

The march witnessed massive participation of people holding candles to remember the sacrifices of these bravehearts in line of duty and condemned the terror act unequivocally.

#SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, met the family members of martyr DySP Humayun Bhat and expressed his deep condolences and stated that the nation is proud of police officers like him.

#SRINAGAR: Prof Sunaina Singh, Vice Chancellor, Nalanda University called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan today. She was accompanied by Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Kashmir.

#SRINAGAR: Mohammad Umar Dar was conferred with Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak (Posthumously) by the Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, citation and a cheque to Gulam Mohammad Dar, father of Martyr civilian Mohammad Umar Dar, at Raj Bhawan today.

On March 26, 2022, Mohammad Umar Dar and his brother Ishfaq Ahmad Dar who was working as an SPO in J&K Police were killed by the Terrorists inside their house in Chattabugh Budgam.

The Lt Governor paid homage to Mohammad Umar Dar and saluted the exemplary courage shown by him in saving the lives of his family members.

Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, GOC 15 Corps; and family members of Mohammad Umar Dar were also present.

#REASI: Annual Kousernag Yatra concluded the other day as the Chari Mubarak reached back to Reasi Shiv Mandir.

Yatra started on 19th of August from Shiv Mandir Baradari, from where it resumed forward travel via Sungri, Salal, Arnas, Dharmari, Mahore and night halt at Sungri. A large number of devotees accompanied Yatra and also set up langers at Mahore.

SDM Mahore, who was overall incharge of the yatra, also accompanied the pilgrims up to the lake site.

After a night halt at Sungri, the Yatra resumed on 20th of August from Sungri and night halt at Sari, where a lot of devotees participated.

District administration Reasi managed to provide water supply at the remote mountain. Apart from water supply, a toilet complex was also installed for the pilgrims to prevent open defecation.

District administration Reasi had set up Yatra registration counters at Sungri, where devotees were also examined medically for required fitness.

Locals from villages of Malikot, Singlikote, Sarsote, Mamankote, Nandkote etc also joined Yatra.

On 21st August the Yatra started from Sari via Jadi Wali, Gourban and Kouser Gali and reached Kousernag Sarovar where 1000 people performed Pooja/Havan and took dip in the waters of the Kousernag Lake.

The devotees were accompanied by security forces from the Reasi and Kulgam side as well.

The devotees hailed the arrangements made by the district administration Reasi, Army and the J&K Police for organizing the Yatra despite many odds.

#JAMMU: J&K National Panthers Party (JKNPP) activists led by Mr. Harsh Dev Singh, State President and Former Minister held a vociferous protest outside BJP Headquarters seeking dismissal of its govt in view of loss of peoples’ confidence in its rule. The Protesters carrying placards raised slogans of “BJP Sarkar Murdabad, Murdabad”, “BJP Kursi Shodo, Kursi Shodo”, “BJP Sarkar logon ko lootna bandh karo, bandh karo”. They were addressed by several senior leaders of the Party who described the present BJP regime as the worst ever in the history of the country.

Complete Bandh Observed in #Samba after Vyapar Mandals call in Support of #YuvaRajputSabha.

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