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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Board opens free Mundan Shop for devotees

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SMVDS Board opens free Mundan Shop for devotees

#KATRA:  To facilitate the devotees in performing vital ritual of ‘Mundan Sanskar’ of their child in a convenient and respectful manner, the Shrine Board has today opened a free Mundan shop for devotees at Banganga who visit the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata #Vaishno Devi ji by the conventional route.

The shop strategically located at Bathing Ghat No. 3, near Geeta Mandir, Banganga will provide free mundan services to devotees.

The mundan shop was inaugurated by the Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Anshul Garg alongwith other officers and officials of the Shrine Board in the presence of prominent citizens of the area. CEO after inauguration said that in response to numerous requests from the devotees and recognizing the importance of the ritual, the Shrine Board has established this free service as per the directions of the Chairman SMVDSB (Lt. Governor, JK-UT) to assist devotees in fulfilling their spiritual obligations without any financial burden. He further exhorted that the mundan shop is a part of the Shrine Board’s ongoing efforts to provide free facilities and services to devotees while valuing their feedback.

The shop will be open daily from 7 in morning upto sunset and staffed by experienced barbers of Shrine Board skilled in performing the mundan ceremony in accordance with the traditional practices. All tools and instruments are thoroughly sanitized to ensure the highest level of cleanliness while the barbers strictly follow hygienic practices. Devotees can avail this free service for their kids on a first-come, first-served basis.

PM Modi participated in International #YogaDay 2024 celebrations at Dal Lake in Kashmir

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PM Modi participated in International #YogaDay 2024 celebrations at Dal Lake in Kashmir

#SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra #Modi on Friday said the world sees yoga as a powerful agent for global good as it helps people live in the present without carrying the baggage of the past.

Addressing a gathering at the 10th International Yoga Day event at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, the prime minister said yoga has helped people realise that their welfare is linked to the welfare of the world around them.

“The world is looking at yoga as a powerful agent of global good. Yoga helps us live in the present moment without the baggage of the past,” the prime minister said.

Div comm review Amarnath yatra arrangements at lakhanpur

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#KATHUA: Amarnath yatries will get all facilities, Div comm review arrangements.
 
The Baba #Amaranth yatries will be get all basic facilities at Gateway of J&K at Lakhanpur in kathua district.
 
Divisional Commissioner Jammu Romesh Kumar review the arrangement for ongoing annual Baba Amaranth yatra at entry gate of J&K at lakhanpur in Kathua district.
 
He was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rakesh Minhas, Police and civil officer of various departments.
 
The Lakhanpur will be setup as first Base camp at entry point of J&K .
 
The yatries will be felicitates with All type of facilities and arrangements are made for toilets, electricity, lodging and boarding for pilgrims , registration cards, RFID cards will be provided to pilgrims.
 
Whereas all other arrangements as langers and drinking water, traffic management will be manage for pilgrims said Divisional Commissioner Jammu Romesh kumar.
 
He said that hassle free traffic arrangements will be made on National Highway on tight security arrangement.
 
The preparation to welcome Amarnath yatries is in full swing with all basic facilities with tight security arrangement.

PM Modi to visit #Kashmir for two days from tomorrow

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra #Modi will go on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday his first in this third term sending a massive political message after the successful conclusion of the general election in the Union Territory.

The occasion will be the celebration of the 10th International Yoga Day, during which he will join a youth programme. Being in Jammu and Kashmir and leading a Yoga programme on the bank of the Dal lake at that point, will be an exercise in optics for the international community.

Ten years ago, United Nations had declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga and last year, global celebration of yoga was led by PM Modi at the UN headquarters in New York.

Lt Governor Greets people on #Eid-ul-Zuha

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#SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has extended his heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people on the eve of Eid-ul-Zuha.

In a message, the Lt Governor said, “Heartiest greetings and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha.

The sacred festival of Eid-ul-Zuha is a symbol of selfless sacrifice and sharing. Let us, on this occasion, reaffirm our resolve to further strengthen the spirit of brotherhood and unity. May Eid-ul-Zuha bring peace, prosperity and joy for everyone”.

CS launches competitions on MyGov portal to mark ‘International Yoga Day’

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#SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today launched several online competitions for the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir on MyGov portal (https://jk.mygov.in/) to mark 10th International Yoga Day celebration to be observed on 21st June, 2024.

The competitions, themed ‘Yoga for Self and Society’, included yoga doodle challenge, essay writing, poster making and story-telling video contests. The competitions are live on the J&K MyGov portal and registration is open till June 30, 2024. The topper would be awarded with a cash prize of Rs 10,000, second with Rs. 8,000 and the third would get Rs 5.000. The interested participants can register and submit their entries on the MyGov portal.

In addition, the portal offers opportunity to the citizens to upload their selfies by June 30, 2024. In this regard, a custom frame has been designed to allow the citizens to capture their yoga selfie sharing moments of achievement, peace and self-discovery through Yoga, promoting a movement of wellness and self care.

While launching these competitions, the Chief Secretary asked the concerned for providing opportunity to maximum citizens including school children. He also exhorted upon the Deputy Commissioners to promote citizen involvement at the district level.

Accentuating the significance of Yoga, the Chief Secretary said that the ancient practice fosters mindfulness techniques that aid in relaxation as well as reducing stress and anxiety. “It improves physical, mental and spiritual health by balancing the body, mind and the spirit through postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), meditation and ethical guidelines.

“Yoga has now become an increasingly popular form of therapy, coping mechanism, and complementary treatment for mental health”, maintained the Chief Secretary.

He encouraged the people to overwhelmingly participate in the competitions to share the changes they have experienced by incorporating Yoga into their lives. He reiterated that these initiatives aim to inspire the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir to embrace Yoga for holistic well being and share their personal journeys, fostering a community united by health and harmony.

The Chief Secretary fervently appealed the participants to register and submit their entries on MyGov portal and join the celebration of International Yoga Day throughout the region.

Among others present on the occasion included Administrative Secretaries and HoDs of various departments, Deputy Commissioners and other officers.

Police release 4 terrorists’ sketch involved in Doda attacks

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#DODA: The Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday released sketches of four terrorists involved in two attacks in #Doda district and announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to their arrest.

On Tuesday terrorists fired on a joint checkpost of the 4 Rashtriya Rifles and police at Chattergalla in Bhaderwah while a search party in the Gandoh area of the district was attacked on Wednesday resulting in injuries to seven security personnel, including a policeman.
“Jammu and Kashmir Police has released sketches of four terrorists who are believed to be in the upper reaches of Bhaderwah, Thathri, Gandoh and carrying out terror-related activities,” a police spokesperson said.
A cash reward of Rs 5 lakh for information about each of the terrorists has also been announced, he said.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police appeals to the people to provide information about the presence and movement of these terrorists.
On Tuesday night, police released a sketch of a terrorist involved in the attack on a passenger bus in Reasi district and announced a Rs 20 lakh reward for information about him.

WHO confirms human case of #birdflu in India

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#KOLKATA: The World Health Organization on Tuesday said a case of human infection with bird flu caused by the H9N2 virus was detected in a four-year-old child in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal.

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#BirdFlu #WHO #WestBengal

Lt Gen Dwivedi appointed as Army chief

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NEW DELHI: Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi will be the next chief of the Army staff succeeding incumbent Gen Manoj Pande, the government announced on Tuesday night, ending speculations on the key appointment.

Lt Gen Dwivedi, who has vast operational experience along the frontiers with China and Pakistan, is presently serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff. Gen Pande will retire on June 30.

In appointing Lt Gen Dwivedi, the government followed the seniority principle.

CS reviews progress on solarization of government buildings

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#SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held a meeting to review progress achieved, so far, in solarisation of government buildings here in the Union Territory.

The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Power Development Department, Principal Secretary, Finance, Commissioner Secretary, Science & Technology, Managing Director, JPDCL/KPDCL, Chief Executive Officer, JAKEDA, representatives from JaKeGA, NHPC besides other concerned officers while officers stationed at Jammu participated online.

Dulloo, while highlighting the significance of this prestigious project towards streamlining power scenerio, stressed on framing a vibrant implementation strategy in sync with availability of resources, manpower and allied capacities of the department. In this regard, he called for conducting a thorough analysis of all the available models adopted by different States and UTs so that the best suitable can be replicated in J&K. He also reviewed availability of funds with the department and the proportion to be pooled from other departments. He asked about the preparations being made on account of successful implementation of this ambitious scheme here besides assessing the status of tenders, data compilation and consultation with stakeholders.

The Chief Secretary asked for maintaining close coordination with the PDD Discoms for evacuation of surplus energy and realization of revenue indicating roles for each of the associated partners.

In his presentation, Commissioner Secretary, S&T, Saurabh Bhagat, detailed out the implementation strategy framed by the department for 100 percent solarization of government buildings in the UT. He also gave brief account about the institutional set-up put in place by the department to achieve this milestone professionally.

It was informed in the meeting that J&K Energy Development Agency, under Capex mode, shall be implementing 70 MW covering 8792 government buildings for which tendering process is underway. It was added that JAKEDA, under RESCO mode, is contemplating to execute 175 MW covering 7039 buildings for which tender document and PPA has been vetted by the Finance Department. Besides, it was informed that NHPC, under RESCO mode, shall be executing 63 MW of solar energy production covering 2838 buildings. It was said that NHPC has created SPV for the same. The agency is also covering all the central government buildings present in the UT.

The meeting was also apprised that out of the total of 32,016 government buildings, 22,494 had been found feasible for solarisation. Besides, 17 percent of buildings had already been taken-up and completed by JAKEDA, so far, making the UT among the top performers at national level.

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