SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 05: The Dean Students Welfare, S. P. College today organized a series of events in connection with Teacher’s Day. The day is celebrated in honour of Dr S. Rhadhakrishnan, President of India, a great visionary and an educationist. The program started with a screening of a documentary on Dr. S. Rhadhakrishnan prepared by the students. The program was inaugurated by the Principal of the College, Prof (Dr.) Gh Geelani Qurashi who highlighted the significance of the day. Principal welcomed the guest of honour for the day Musheer-ul-Islam former PTI of the college. Speaking on the occasion, the guest of honour signified the importance of a teacher through his experience as a faculty member in the Higher Education Department. Principal and guest of honour joined the audience for a spectrum of programs which were performed by the students that included singing, cultural and fun activities. The program also included an awareness program about eye care organised by DSW in collaboration with Sharp Sight Srinagar. Dr. Shazia Shafi, Consultant of the hospital delivered a talk and had interaction with the students and the faculty.
Eligible candidates asked to get themselves admitted in various UG/PG courses against available seats
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 4: Sri Pratap College Srinagar has the distinction of being one of the oldest institutions of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. The college has recently been accredited with grade A+ by the NAAC.
The admission process for various PG and UG (NEP-2020) programs under CUET and NON-CUET quota is under process at the Sri Pratap College Sri Pratap College. In this connection, the eligible candidates can get themselves admitted in various UG/PG courses against available seats. The left out students have a unique opportunity through spot admission to participate in the admission process.
The desirous UG candidates can participate in the spot round from 05th September 2023 through https://jkadmission.samarth.ac.in/ .Furthermore eligible PG candidates are being admitted through https://www.cusrinagar.edu.in/NEP/ .
The candidates are advised to go through the eligibility conditions of the courses available on Cluster University Srinagar website https://www.cusrinagar.edu.in/ and check admission notifications.
The admission to both the programs will be strictly as per Cluster University Srinagar Guidelines. For any query the candidates can contact the Advisor Admission Committee Dr Shazia Mushtaq (9596400344)/Convener admissions Dr. Gowhar Hamid Dar (Mobile:7006082223); Email:dargowharhamid@gmail.com).The college has also opened a facilitation/registration centre headed by Prof. Magray Ajaz Ahmad (9596441959) for the benefit of the candidates who are desirous to seek admission in UG/PG programs. The Students can visit the college on all working days during office hours for any help.
BARAMULLA, SEPTEMBER 02: The thrilling two-day competition of Inter-Zonal Volleyball and Kho Kho for under 14 and 17 Girls came to a spectacular conclusion today at Baramulla.
The event, organized by the District Youth Services & Sports Office Baramulla, witnessed the active participation of 18 educational zones, with a total of 72 teams competing.
The competition was officially inaugurated by the DYSSO Baramulla Jatinder Singh on September 01, setting the stage for an action-packed sporting event.
In the Volleyball Under 14 category, the final match saw an intense battle between Zone Sopore and Zone Wagoora, with Zone Sopore emerging as the victorious team. Meanwhile, in the Kho Kho Under 14 category, Zone Dangerpora faced-off against Zone Wagoora, and Zone Wagoora secured the championship title.
The excitement continued in the Kho Kho Under 17 category, with the final match between Zone Sopore and Zone Dangiwacha, ultimately won by Zone Sopore. In the Volleyball Under 17 category, Zone Dangerpora clashed with Zone Sopore, and Zone Dangerpora emerged triumphant.
The winners and runners-up teams were honored with trophies and certificates presented by the Zonal Physical Education Officers (ZPEOs) of the Department, marking the successful conclusion of this highly competitive event.
The DYSSO Baramulla extended his appreciation to all the participants, teams, and officials for making this competition a memorable and successful sporting extravaganza.
Baramulla, September 02: Police in Baramulla have arrested a woman who was impersonating as a police officer (Sub- Inspector) and recovered police uniform and cash of ₹10,000 from her possession. On 01/09/2023, Police Station Kunzer received a complaint from one person namely Wasif Hassan of Kunzer stating therein that during a bus journey where he was approached by a woman who identified herself as Ashia, claiming to be a Sub-Inspector currently stationed at Police Station Kunzar. She assured the complainant Mr. Hasan that she had the authority to secure a position for him as a Constable in J&K Police. Lured by the promise of a job opportunity, Mr. Hasan gave ₹10,000/- rupees to the impersonating police officer. The impersonating officer (Ashia) further recontacted Mr. Hasan on 01/09/23, soliciting an additional amount to expedite the delivery of his appointment order. She promised that this process would be completed within 2 to 3 days. Suspecting deception, Mr. Hasan promptly reported the matter to Police Station Kunzer. Accordingly, a case was registered in police station and investigation was set into motion. During the course of investigation, Police successfully apprehended the accused person known as Ashia (Fake name), whose real identity has been revealed as Bisma Yousuf Sheikh daughter of Mohd Yousuf Sheikh resident of Tappie Khag. In addition to her apprehension, the investigating team also recovered a police uniform and ₹10,000/- rupees from her possession that had been fraudulently obtained from Mr. Hasan. Community members are requested not to fall prey in the hands of such fraudulent people and share such information with Police. Our consistent action against anti-social elements shall assure community members that Police has resolved to act tough against such inimical elements.
Nubra(Ladakh): The rugged terrain of Ladakh is not only about exploring nature or hiking into mountains; the camel safari in the cold desert of Nubra Valley has emerged as one of the major tourist attractions nowadays. Once regarded as a burden, the double-humped camel brings prosperity to the tribal village in Nubra Valley’s Hunder village in Ladakh.
Fourteen years ago, a 56-year-old pastor from the remote region of Nubra in Ladakh gifted all four of his double-humped camels but one to a distant relative due to the lack of resources to feed them. Now, Mohammad Ibrahim, the 32-year-old son of the same pastor, keeps a troupe of eight camels to run a successful safari business in the cold mountains of Nubra. While recalling the incident, Ibrahim says he has a vivid idea of how his father and he drove those camels for miles across white sand dunes to hand them over to an acquaintance in Diskit.
Luckily, the one we kept back has become a source of prosperity for us now. I have raised almost a quarter dozen Bactrian camels and thank God, I use all of them for tourist safaris,” says Ibrahim, who, along with his two younger brothers, is now running a successful camel safari business in his Hunder village in Nubra Valley. Once regarded as a burden and used occasionally as a means of local transport to carry loads and rations in the remote parts of Ladakh, the ship of the mountain is now the main source of livelihood for scores of families in the region.
Not only Ibrahim, but a sizable number of youths from the historic tribal village are now engaged in running camel safaris and other tourist-related services in the area, earning their livelihoods. Every day, hundreds of tourists take their dream ride on sand dunes abundantly found between Hunder and Diskit villages—a ride on a double-humped camel.
A famed ride
The remote Hunder village in Ladakh’s Nubra Valley has added many dimensions to mountain tourism, and a ride, especially on a double-humped camel, is never to be missed among them. A large number of tourists in the village can be seen riding the camels and taking selfies with the prized animals.
“I had heard about this camel from a friend who had visited this place earlier. Since then, I dreamt of a ride and a selfie with this fine friend,” says Raveena, a school teacher from Pune who is visiting Ladakh with her husband. Riding this type of unique camel is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, adds a jubilant Raveena.
According to Feroz Ahmad, a local tour operator from Nubra Valley, hundreds of tourists visit the valley every day. From mountain biking, trekking, and heritage trips to cultural exploration, these tourists engage in a variety of pursuits. However, the one must-have pleasure for all these people seems to be the camel ride and taking selfies with the prized animals. The Bactrian camel has lately turned into a source of handsome seasonal income for the youth in the area.
Growing Numbers:
Once struggling to survive in the seventies, the population size of India’s only double-humped camel found in Nubra has witnessed an uptick. From about 40 camels a decade ago, there are now hundreds of these camels in the region.
According to Mohammad Iqbal, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Leh, there are 298 double-humped camels in the region, as per the latest census conducted by the department. Experts believe that the main reason behind the growth in the population of this otherwise critically endangered species in the region is their usefulness in generating income for many local families through safaris. As per the camel keepers, they earn about Rs 1500–2000 from a camel per day during the season. However, the animal needs special care.
Double the Hump, Double the Care
Most of the Bactrian camels feed on Seabuckthorn, a prominent shrub commonly found in community grazing fields in the region. However, the shrub is only available during a few months of summer. Ibrahim says that it is very hard to feed the animal during winters, as the region lacks any viable plant material due to severe cold.
“Our women collect alfalfa hay from the wild to feed the animals during the winter season. But as the numbers of animals have increased, one does not get sufficient hay for the animals. So every winter, the fodder for the camel becomes unaffordable,” Ibrahim says. He adds that during winters, they spend a good amount on feeding them.
Apart from the hard work, the double-humped camel has given a new identity to the historically important Hunder village.
The Last Remnants of the Silk Route
Found in good numbers now in Nubra Valley’s Hunder village, about 135 kilometers from Leh city, the double-humped camel is believed to have come to Ladakh from the neighboring Tibetan region during the 17th century. Apart from Ladakh in India, the prized camel is found in the Hor region of Central Asia.
According to P. Stobdan, who works as a teacher in the Government-run higher secondary school at Chochut, Leh was a part of the famed Silk Route. Until recently, the region remained an important transit point on the historic route. These camels were widely used to carry loads and goods for trade. However, after the closure of the Silk Route in 1950, few camels were left in the region, which are now widely used in tourism activities in the region.
Shopian, August 28: Police in Shopian have busted a gang of burglars by arresting 06 accused persons involved in about 04 burglary cases. Stolen property worth lakhs have been recovered from their possession. Police Post Keegam received various complaints regarding burglary with in the jurisdiction in recent past. Keeping in view, SSP Shopian Ms Tanushree-IPS constituted a SIT headed by DySP Hqrs Shopian along with SHO PS Shopian, IC PP Keegam, ASI Ab Rashid and HC Mohd Hussain Dar of Police Post Keegam to crack these burglary cases. During the course of investigation, the team used technical & human resources through which names of some suspects came to surface. One among them was Waseem Ahmad Wani son of Ab Aziz Wani resident of Ganowpora, who in order to evade arrest had left his home and was changing his location frequently. However, Special investigation team acting on specific input, arrested the said suspect and after thorough questioning, he confessed his involvement along with other accomplice namely Nazir Ahmad Malik son of Ab Rasheed Malik resident of Thairna Keller, Ishfaq Majeed Wani @Isha Dabba son of Ab Majeed Wani resident of Mughalpora Pulwama, Jamsheed Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Sikander Dar resident of Keegam, Mukhtar Ahmad Sheikh son of Gh Rasool Sheikh resident of Argi Check Rajpora Pulwama and Riyaz Ah Wani @Raja son of late Mohd Akbar Wani resident of Loswani Pulwama in the commission of crime. Accordingly, all the accused were arrested and property worth 08 lakhs approximately including Gold Jewellery, Copper Utensils, Tiller, Motorcycle, Spray Motor, Geyser and Batteries were recovered from their possession. Moreover, accused namely Nazir Ahmad Malik and Jamsheed Ahmad Dar also disclosed that they committed a burglary in year 2020 regarding which case FIR No 359/2020 stands registered in PS Shopian. The investigation is still going on.
With a game changer G 20 event, J&K fast emerging as destination for hosting major global, corporate events; Tourism Deptt makes necessary arrangements for the visit
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 28: In a major fillip to MICE tourism and in a historic development for the tourism industry of J&K, a group of global Beauty Divas visited Kashmir today, as a prelude to the Miss World pageant 2023 with Tourism Department making all necessary arrangements for the visit.
The group includes Miss World, Karolina Bielawska; Miss World Caribbean, Emmy Pena; Miss World America, Shree Saini; Miss World India, Sini Shetty; Miss World England, Jessica Gagen; Miss Asia, Pricilia Carla Saputri Yules; Chairman and CEO of Miss World Organization, Julia Eric Morley and her team; Ms. Rouble Negi, founder Rouble Negi Art Foundation.
The visit of these Beauty Divas was curated by the Tourism Department in collaboration with Rouble Nagi Art Foundation.
The visit of these celebrities is expected to give a further push to MICE tourism in J&K which is already witnessing a very encouraging scenario after the successful holding of 3rd Working Group meeting of G 20 countries here in May this year. The G 20 event which has proved to be a game changer and a transformative event for the local tourism has led to an increased footfall of foreign travellors visiting the UT which has gone up several notches after the successful event. Several national and international corporate bodies and companies have planned their events in UT and many high profile dignitaries have visited the region in the meantime.
In such a scenario, this visit by renowned beauty queens of the world to Kashmir is going to draw the attention of global tourism market to what J&K is offering in terms of natural beauty, corporate events, wedding tourism, local craft and cuisine besides positioning J&K as a destination to hold major global and corporate events. This is expected to upscale the local tourism, craft and economy like never before.
This positive turn around in the tourism scenario has been achieved with a focused direction and attention from Prime Minister, Narendra Modi whose personalized leadership has led to such a transformative change in the tourism sector of the UT. Home Minister, Amit Shah and Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha have continuously been evaluating the progress of this positive change and guiding the Department in achieving the desired results.
The delegation held an informal chat with the media here.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman, PME, Jamil Saidi described Kashmir as the crowning jewel of India which has a special place for him. He said the majestic landscape and warm people here reminds him of unity in diversity. He thanked Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and the Tourism Department for hosting them.
Replying to a question, Mr. Saidi said J&K is poised to host such major global beauty and corporate events for which he complimented the people concerned.
The visit of global Beauty Divas to Jammu & Kashmir promises to be a blend of elegance, artistry and cultural exchange. Embracing the ethos of art, culture, and international allure, the visit will not only showcase the region’s picturesque landscapes but also provide a global platform for local artists and artisans to interact.
During the visit, divas are expected to immerse themselves in Jammu and Kashmir’s scenic beauty and local artistry with an opportunity to engage with the local community, highlighting the region’s unique heritage.
The daughters of J&K are shining in different sectors despite many obstacles and challenges: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 27: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the final match of Kashmir Women Cricket League in Srinagar.
12 women cricket teams hailing from various parts of the Kashmir Division participated in the tournament organized under the aegis of Chinar Corps. International Cricketer and Former Captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, Padma Shri Mithali Raj also graced the occasion.
In his address, the Lt Governor congratulated all the participants and the winners of the Women Cricket League.
He appreciated the initiative of Chinar Corps which aims to uplift the spirit of women and empower them through sports so they can achieve sporting excellence and popularize a robust sports culture among girls in far-flung areas.
“The daughters of J&K are shining in different sectors despite many obstacles and challenges. They are breaking the glass ceilings and advancing their position in agriculture, industries, IT and startups.Even in the sports arena, they have proved to be second to none,” the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor highlighted the key endeavours of the government to provide handholding and support to the women in the Union Territory in diverse fields.
Women-led development is our top priority. Our socio-economic development policy is based on the idea of gender equality and necessary steps have been taken for empowerment of women and to provide them equal opportunity in every sector, he said.
Acknowledging the role of women in nation building, the Lt Governor said the way the women scientists have taken the lead in the Chandrayaan-3 mission has set an example for others to follow.
The Lt Governor reiterated the commitment of the UT Administration to provide world class sports infrastructure and mentoring to nurture the young sporting talents of Jammu Kashmir.
He said the recent successes of women players at the national and international events have kindled hopes. We have accorded due importance to sports and now we are witnessing a new sports culture in UT, adequate infrastructure and our resolve is to make J&K sporting power, he added.
There is no dearth of talent in J&K. The presence of International Cricketer Mithali Raj will serve as motivation for players. I am looking forward to the day when media channel headlines will say-The Girl from Anantnag, who is India’s new Mithali Raj. I firmly believe it is possible, the Lt Governor said.
The final was played between Anantnag Rebels and the Budgam Strikers.
The Lt Governor handed over trophies and cash prizes to the winning, and other top performing teams and the players who excelled in the tournament.
Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, GOC 15 Corps; Brig Anil Gupta, Member Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association, Eminent sports personalities, Senior Civil, Police and Army officers, Sports lovers and youth in large numbers were present.
10 Vehicles blacklisted, Rs 15k recovered from offenders
BANDIPORA, AUGUST 23: Continuing the aggressive vehicle checking across Bandipora against traffic violations, Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO) Bandipora Wednesday blacklisted 10 Vehicles on Bandipora-Sopore route. The Assistant Regional Transport Officer informed that as many as 40 vehicles were checked on Bandipora-Sopore road. He said during the checking 07 Driving licences, 05 RCs were also seized and notices were issued on spot for traffic violations. It was further informed that 10 vehicles were blacklisted and an amount of Rs 15000 was also recovered on spot from the offenders. The ARTO said that more fines are expected to be recovered from blacklisted vehicles. He said that, during the checking, special focus on installation of Speed limiting devices, overloading, wearing of helmets and seat belts is ensured.
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 23: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha has congratulated the ISRO, team Chandrayaan and the entire space scientists community for successful landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the moon. India has become the fourth country ever to land a spacecraft on the moon and the first country to land on the south pole.
In a tweet the Lt Governor said: “India is on the moon! Heartiest Congratulations to team @ISRO for success of #Chandrayaan3 lunar mission. Absolutely momentous achievement and important milestone in the development of India’s space programme”.
