UDHAMPUR: Two day District Level open Kabaddi Championship for men and women was today organized by Kabaddi Association District Udhampur under the aegis of J&K Sports Council here at Indoor Complex Subhash Stadium.
Deputy Commissioner, Krittika Jyotsna was the chief guest while Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mohammad Syed Khan and Additional Sp Anwal –Ul-Haq were the special guests on the occasion.
At the outset, President District Kabaddi Association, Sheikh Tanveer Ahmed welcomed the chief guest and briefed about the championship.
Around 300 men and women from across District Udhampur are participating in the championship.
While speaking on the occasion, the DC extended her best wishes to the participants for their best performance in the championship. The chief guest complimented the organizers and added that holding of such championships was a step forward to promote budding players of the District and to encourage the sports culture for a healthy society. The DC lauded the initiative taken by organizers to build up morale and inculcate the spirit of sports in the participants. After declaring the championship open, the DC also interacted with the participants and urged the youth to actively participate in the sports activities for their all round development.
Among others, Naveen Sharma, Manager, Sports Council Subash Stadium Udhampur, Vikram Singh Slathia, Councillor ward number-6 and other representatives and officials of Sports department were present.
J&K transitioned into new era of prosperity, J&K players making nation proud: MoS J&K tops medal tally, bagging 26 Gold, 25 Silver, 25 Bronze medals
GULMARG: Five days National Event of 3rd edition of Khelo India concluded today at Gulmarg with a grand function attended by over two thousand participants including players, tourists and officials of different departments.
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs & Sports, Nisith Pramanik, was the chief guest on the occasion of the concluding ceremony.
Joint Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Prem Kumar Jha; Secretary Youth Services & Sports and Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez; Secretary J&K Sports Council Nuzhat Gul; CEO, Gulmarg Development Authority besides Major General RK Sing and President Winter Games Rouf Trumboo, Officers of line departments, players and tourists were present on the occasion
Speaking on the occasion, the Nisith Pramanik remarked that the 3rd Khelo India Winter Games held at Gulmarg was a major event compared to the previous events. He said that the next event would be even bigger event which would be compared with other international events.
He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Anurag Thakur and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for the developing sports infrastructure in J&K which helps youth to excel in different sports.
Union Minister said that players such as Sarfaraz Ahmad and Arif Khan who played in the winter Olympics made our nation proud.
“In the last two years the government developed Indoor Stadium in every district of Jammu and Kashmir besides play grounds in every panchayat’, he said and underlined that J&K has transitioned into a new era of prosperity.
While distributing medals among the winners of Junior Girls Snow Shoe sport and Sprint boys, Nisith Pramanik expressed pleasure over the exemplary performance of J&K players who bagged gold in these competitions.
He thanked officials of various departments associated with Khelo India winter games including J&K Sports Council, Tourism department, Gulmarg Development Authority, Gulmarg Cable Car Corporation, hoteliers and Winter Games Association for smooth and successful organisation of the entire event.
Sarmad Hafeez while speaking on the occasion thanked GoI for awarding the 3rd Khelo India winter games and termed the five days programme as a snow festival in wonder land of Gulmarg and said that Gulmarg is a capital of winter sports of the country.
While presenting vote of thanks, Nuzhat Gul expressed gratitude to Union Minister Anurag Thakur and Lieutenant Governor for their support in organising the huge event and also thanked Chief Guest of the function besides officers of line departments for their cooperation in organising the national event and concluding it successfully.
J&K topped the medal tally, bagging 26 Gold medals, 25 silver medals, 25 Bronze medals followed by Maharashtra with 13 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze medals. The third position was achieved by Himachal Pradesh 10 Gold, 14 Silver and 7 Bronze while Army scored 10 gold, 10 silver and 9 bronze medals.
The medals received by Haryana are 8,10,13, Ladakh 7,3,7, Uttrakhand 6,6,4, Tamil Nadu 6,5,3, Karnataka 5,2,7, Gujarat 4,1,1, Delhi 3,3,6, ITBP 2,2,3, Telangana 2,1,3, HAWS 2,1,1, AIPSCB 1,0,0 and Kerala 1,0,0.
GULMARG: Continuing with its successful initiatives of organising sports events & to channelise youth energy, North Kashmir Range Police today launched Skiing Course at Gulmarg Baramulla.
SSP Baramulla Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS who was the chief guest inaugurated the skiing course. The course is organized by North Kashmir Range Police under its Civic Action Programme in which children mostly wards of Police Martyrs are participating.
SSP Baramulla thanked Range Police Hqrs Baramulla for organizing this event and said that it has always been the effort of J&K police to provide better platform to the youth interested in sports. He said that under this initiative, a number of events have been organized successfully.
SSP Baramulla said youth have great energy and potential to shape a better world and added that our youth is contributing to J&K’s peace mission by participating in different positive activities. He said that we have to continue our peace efforts so that long-lasting peace is achieved in Jammu and Kashmir.
SSP Baramulla Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS thanked the invitees, SO to DIG NKR Baramulla, other police officers, personnel, participants and the people for making the inauguration successful.
Budgam: Winter Youth and Sports festival which was organised by police in Budgam under J&K Police Civic Action Programme culminated today at District Police Lines ground Budgam. Earlier SSP Budgam organised the Taekwondo Championship, Open Badminton Tournament, and Open Painting Competitions. These events attracted hundreds of sportsmen and local people with colourful performances by youth and artists.
The Budgam Winter Volleyball tournament’s final was played between the Young Spikers Nasrullahpora and Kashmir Elite Club Budgam at District Police Lines ground Budgam. Kashmir elite won the match 2:1. Sixteen (16) teams from across the district participated in the tournament.
On the occasion, SSP Budgam Shri Tahir Gilani-JKPS distributed the trophies and mementoes among the participants. The event was also attended by DySP DAR DPL Shri Owaise Rashid-JKPS, DySP (P) Shri Faisal Arif Rishu-JKPS and other senior officers of Budgam Police.
Kulgam: Police in Kulgam inaugurated ‘Martyr Shri Aman Kumar Thakur Memorial Cricket Tournament-2023’ in a cheerful and mesmerizing ambience at Mini Stadium Kulgam.
During the inaugural ceremony of the tournament, Martyr memorial parade was also held to commemorate the 4th anniversary of martyrdom of DySP Shri Aman Kumar Thakur at DPL Kulgam.
On the occasion, SSP Kulgam while highlighting the contribution of martyr in the line of duty towards the nation said that martyr DySP Aman Kumar Thakur was a brave officer who on the fateful day was personally leading his team from the front in coordination with the Army’s RR unit. While evacuating the injured sepoy Baldev who was hit by terrorist fire and was bleeding profusely. Without caring of his personal life and well-being, he evacuated Sepoy Baldev Ram to a safer location. However, in doing so, he was hit by the terrorist’ firing from concealed location and subsequently closed in on the terrorist and eliminated him in a fierce gunfight.
While inaugurating cricket tournament, SSP Kulgam exhorted that J&K Police will continue its efforts to promote peace and brotherhood in country and will eradicate the terrorists and terrorism from its roots from the soil of the country.
Social Evils like Drug Abuse, Violence against Women needs to be eradicated for a better & normal Society: DC B’la
BARAMULLA, MARCH 01: Continuing its reach out to the people in distress, the District Administration Baramulla in collaboration with District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) today organized a daylong conference on Mental Health at Govt Degree College for Women Sopore.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar was the chief guest on the occasion.
The conference was convened under the banner of “Nayi Soch” which is an ambitious initiative of District Administration Baramulla for generating awareness about mental health and allied issues among the masses.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sehrish said that administration and people are on the same page in the fight against drug abuse. She proclaimed that district administration recently established a Drug De-addiction Center at PHC Singhpora which will cater the in and out door patients from across the district.
Dr Sehrish said that self introspection is vital for mental health and awareness among masses is the need of the hour to curb the menace of substance abuse.
She further said that the administration will go tough against those who are involved in trafficking of drugs and stringent laws will be executed in this direction.
The conference witnessed a huge gathering of students and youth of Sopore sub division.
Counselors and subject experts spoke on the occasion and highlighted the importance of psychological and social well being of a person.
JAMMU, MARCH 01: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Avny Lavasa today convened a series of meetings to review the progress of works under Jal Jeevan Mission, self employment schemes, arrangements regarding Youth Festival here at DC Office complex.
Commissioner JMC, Rahul Yadav, ADC L&O Harvinder Singh, CPO Yoginder Katoch along with other officers were present during the meetings.
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner was informed by the concerned officers that there are 272 schemes under JJM in which 737 works have been proposed out of which 730 have been tendered.
The Deputy Commissioner said that JJM is a flagship program of Central government in which 100 % saturation of functional household tap water has to be ensured by the Implementing agency by the end of this year.
Regarding self employment schemes, the concerned official apprised the Chair that there are 5668 cases sponsored out of which 3985 have been sanctioned, 3317 disbursed. It was also informed that 13368 employment was generated through sanctioned cases.
The Deputy Commissioner asked the concerned officials to aware and educated unemployed youths to take optimum benefits from various schemes initiated by UT Administration to address the un- employment issue in the UT.
She said that effective implementation of various self employment programmes under Central and State sectors was the key to address the challenge of un-employment and to enable youth to earn a dignified livelihood.
The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the arrangements regarding smooth conduct of Youth Festival which is being organised with Mission Youth on 4th of March at BSF Paloura.
The Deputy Commissioner asked the concerned officials to work in liaison with other departments and make all the arrangements well in time.
UDHAMPUR, MARCH 01: Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Communications, Devusinh Chauhan, today conducted an extensive tour of Udhampur to review progress on development works being executed under Centrally Sponsored Schemes and other flagship programmes in the district.
Union Minister took a comprehensive sector wise review of ongoing mega development projects in the district with directions to the officers for ensuring expeditious completion of these vital works.
Union Minister reviewed current status of different schemes being taken up by various departments in the district. He asked the Deputy Commissioner to monitor all ongoing development works and get feedback from the concerned district officers on daily basis. He directed the concerned departments to mobilize their men and machinery for effective implementation of all schemes and coverage of 100 per cent eligible beneficiaries.
While reviewing progress on roads being constructed under PMGSY and PWD sectors, Union Minister directed the concerned authorities to expedite the progress on all works to achieve set targets within the fixed timelines. He also reviewed progress on Jal Jeevan Mission and directed for speeding up the process of its implementation.
Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Krittika Jyotsna, gave a sector wise detailed PowerPoint Presentation on various ongoing development works being executed by different departments in the district. She also briefed about the progress on mega projects including Pollution Abatement of Holy River Devika, Yoga International Convention Centre Mantalai, Chenani Sudhmahadev road (NH-244), NH-44 Udhampur to Chenani, Integrated Development of Tourist Facilitation centre at Mantalai and others.
Union Minister, later, inaugurated newly constructed Rs 176.50 lakh election building with storage Godown for EVMs and VVPATs at DC Office Complex.
Enroute, Union Minister also visited Jan Aushadi Kendra at Chenani. He interacted with the doctors and staff members there and enquired about the facilities being provided to the general public.
Union Minister distributed Sehat cards among the beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat Scheme.
At Sudh Mahadev, Union Minister conducted public outreach programme which was attended by PRIs and general public.
Earlier, Union Minister paid obeisance at the holy Shiv Mandir at Sudhmahadev and prayed for peace and prosperity of the country.
The outreach programme witnessed overwhelming participation of DDC Councillor, Usha Devi, BDC Chairman, Parkash Chand, Sarpanchs, Panchs and general public hailing from different areas.
During the interaction, PRI members projected several issues and demands which included mobile network problem in the area, marketing of local products, pending liabilities under MGNREGA works, implementation of JJM, special package for development of Panjthirthi, shortage of staff in different departments, promotion of pilgrimage, adventure, religious and rural tourism in the area, opening of village wise ration depots, regularization of daily wagers and NYCs, widening of Patnitop, Sanasar road and related issues.
While addressing the gathering, Union Minister sought feedback from the public regarding implementation of various government schemes in their respective areas.
Union Minister said that Yoga International Centre and Chenani Sudh Mahadev road project will steer this area to new heights of growth and development giving a big boost to tourist footfall besides generating employment opportunities for local youths. He said the PRIs are acting as bridge between the government and the public thus ensuring enhanced progress and prosperity in rural parts.
Union Minister, while responding to public issues, asked the concerned officers for resolving the demands and grievances projected by the people during the public outreach programme.
Union Minister, later, inspected the stalls set up by various departments for disseminating information about their respective welfare and development schemes.
Union Minister also distributed Mamta kits under BBBP, Sports Kits under Khelo, Pass books under Sukanya Samridhi Yojana, wheel chairs besides handing over power tiller machines to the beneficiaries on the occasion.
Lastly, Union Minister visited the International Yoga Centre and took a round of all the components and inspected the progress on ongoing works.
He also chaired a meeting of concerned officers and reviewed progress on under construction International Yoga centre at Mantalai Udhampur.
Among others, Post Master General, Colonel Vinod Kumar, ADDC Ghan Shyam Singh, ACR, Rafiq Ahmed Jaral,Dy DEO, Gurdev Kumar, ACD, Ranjeet Kotwal and other senior officers accompanied the Union Minister.
Cluster University was set up with five Constituent Colleges to act as a change agent, with focus on skill development and to transform the vibrant institutions as the centers of new ideas and discoveries: LG
In a new era, the education system & role of a teacher needs to adapt to fast-changing world. Teacher is not just a disseminator of knowledge. A teacher is the one who imparts different skill sets, ignites creativity, innovation in young generation to live a better life: LG
The new invention will not be born out of memories of the past or books, but from a free mind, from a young mind full of curiosity. To make the curiosity, innovation, invention, lifeblood of academic institutions, we must implement recommendations of national education policy: LG
We must remove burden of textbooks & instill in young students urge for new discoveries. We must give them courage & strength to explore unknown and not just syllabus. We should provide them with academic freedom so they get to know themselves and respect their own uniqueness: LG
College campuses & class rooms play an important role in enriching the society, creating & nurturing the best talents: LG Sinha
Innovation will be a major contributor to India’s 5 trillion economy. Our educational institutions should keep pace with digitalization and future technologies: LG
National Education Policy is laying a strong foundation for the glorious future of the country: LG Sinha
Under the guidance of Hon’ble PM, Jammu Kashmir has emerged as the hub of education in the country. Our agriculture Universities are also going global. We must enable universities to contribute to India’s knowledge economy: LG
Entire J&K administration is working towards the welfare of common man. The time has gone when J&K’s administration was running at the whims and fancies of some handful of people with vested interests: LG
· 20,000 vacant posts in administration to be filled soon: LG
· LG inaugurates Cluster University’s Laboratory block of School of Sciences; lays foundation stone for Rs 39.35 cr worth Examination block
JAMMU, MARCH 01: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the foundation day celebration of Cluster University, Jammu at Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government PG College for Women, Gandhi Nagar.
Congratulating the Cluster University for achieving excellence in quality education, the Lt Governor said that the University, established on 1st March 2017 with five Constituent Colleges, is playing its role of a change agent, with focus on skill development and to transform the vibrant institutions as the centers of new ideas and discoveries.
The Lt Governor highlighted the important role of college campuses & class rooms in enriching the society, creating and nurturing the best talents and stressed upon the necessary changes in sync with the National Education Policy.
“In a new era, the education system & role of a teacher needs to adapt to fast-changing world. Teacher is not just a disseminator of knowledge. A teacher is the one who imparts different skill sets, ignites creativity, innovation in young generation to live a better life,” said the Lt Governor.
The new invention will not be born out of memories of the past or books, but from a free mind, from a young mind full of curiosity. To make the curiosity, innovation, invention, lifeblood of academic institutions, we must implement recommendations of national education policy, the Lt Governor added.
Observing that Innovation will be a major contributor to India’s 5 trillion economy, the Lt Governor asked the educational institutions to keep pace with digitalization and future technologies.
“We must remove the burden of textbooks and instill in young students the urge for new discoveries. We must give them courage & strength to explore the unknown and not just syllabus. We should provide them with academic freedom so they get to know themselves and respect their own uniqueness,” the Lt Governor said.
Under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Jammu Kashmir has emerged as the hub of education in the country. Our agriculture Universities are also going global. We must enable universities to contribute to India’s knowledge economy, the Lt Governor observed.
All the educational institutions will have to keep pace with evolving world, he added.
The Lt Governor also spoke on the growth registered in various sectors including tourism, industries, livelihood generation, sports and the measures taken to improve services for the people.
Entire J&K administration is working towards the welfare of common man. The time has gone when J&K’s administration was running at the whims and fancies of some handful of people with vested interests, said the Lt Governor.
The Lt Governor said 20,000 vacant posts in administration will be filled soon. He also assured strict punishment to the culprits who are behind rigging of recruitment exam.
Speaking on the anti-encroachment drive, the Lt Governor said that the anti-encroachment drive only retrieved the land from the big and influential land grabbers who had illegally occupied large chunks of state land and if any poor person was affected by anti encroachment drive, strict action will be taken against the concerned officers.
The Lt Governor asked the educational institutions and students to collectively participate in the conduct of G20 meeting in J&K. Be the socio-cultural ambassadors of J&K and make the world aware of the diversity of Jammu and Kashmir, he added.
Educational institutions should also dedicate themselves to actively provide solutions to local problems, the Lt Governor said.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor inaugurated the Laboratory block of School of Sciences of Cluster University of Jammu and laid foundation stone for Examination block to be come up at a cost of Rs 39.35 crores.
The Lt Governor also felicitated students who excelled in Yuvatarang-2023. Sh RR Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Chief Secretary, and Sh Bechan Lal, VC, Cluster University of Jammu shared the journey of making of the Cluster University of Jammu, highlighting the achievements of the University and the reforms introduced in the education sector.
(VO):Government decided to open religious places for worshipers from August 16, How is the corporation prepared for the challenge in view of the Pandemic?
Commissioner :Apart from mass awareness campaign launched through multiple means like posters, news agencies and social media aimed at the vide circulation of Do’s and Don’ts during the pandemic, the corporation carried out the mass sanitization of major mosques and shrines across Srinagar before two days of their reopening. I personally ensured that all major places of worship are properly fumigated and sanitized in accordance to the guidelines issued by health experts.
(VO):Muharram one of the holiest and the first month of Al-Hijri Calendar is only a few days to set in, How are you prepared to facilitate the masses, particularly the mourners on the ground?
(Commissioner): Doing away with the tradition of supplying and repairing of lamps and casual mending of streets during these days, we have widened the horizon of works. I along with the team of officials visit all the major Shia dominated areas, undertaking on the spot mitigation of grievances related to lights, sanitation, streets and drains. Small works like installation and repair of street lights, dusting of streets, filling of potholes, trashing of drains wherever open will be carried out within few days of the month, However all the major works related to the Muharram in shia dominated areas will be undertaken very shortly after following the due procedure. The funds for the purpose stand already released.
(VO):Muharram as we all know attracts large gatherings to its mourning ceremonies and rituals. What measures the corporation will undertake to save the mourners from contacting contagion while observing Muharram?
(Commissioner): We have decided to carry out regular sanitization of Imambadas and community spaces for the first 14 days of the month, during which the most of rituals and ceremonies are held. One day prior to Muharram , these places will be fumigated with WHO recommended chemical Quaternary Ammonium Compound(QAC). Though the chemical has an efficacy of 21 days, Corporation will use Sodium hypochlorite to fumigate these places regularly thereafter for the rest of days. In addition to proper sanitization, with the help of local committees, our endeavor will be to aware people about the SOP’S and health advisories related to Pandemic and motivate the mourners to follow the same.
(VO):SMC won all the praises for being among firsts in the country to install fumigation tunnels in Srinagar. Is the corporation mulling to install the same at major religious places specifically during the Muharram?
(Commissioner):Basically we developed all those tunnels at our workshop with our limited resources. Since the number of Imambadas and other related places are very large in comparison to our capacity, it is not possible to install fumigation tunnels at all religious places. However, keeping also in mind the other technicalities related with the issue, corporation will actively consider the suggestion.
(VO):There is a growing demand for a dedicated Muharram helpline for the people. Is the corporation going to open the same at least for first 10 days of Muharram?
(Commissioner):We have already an active grievance cell, facebook page and twitter handle for the purpose. For these 10 days we are going to dedicate the phone line for Muharram related issues. Any person having a genuine related issue can dial on this helpline at: 0194-2474499.
(VO):A large number of volunteers related with Muharram are working on the ground. Has the corporation convened any meetings with them to facilitate the people better?
(Commissioner): Unfortunately, despite making fervent appeals through our social media handle and other means , nobody came to meet us to discuss the Muharram related issues on collective basis. Now I have started to meet the people at their doorsteps in their localities and neighbourhoods in person. People should come to to me with related genuine issues, I assure them whatever possible , that will be done in the larger interest of masses.
(VO): Last but not the least, what will be your message to people particularly to mourners keeping in view the health emergency imposed by Pandemic Covid19? (Commissioner): People should stay very cautious. This is not an ordinary disease or disorder of cold or cough. Pandemic is very real. People should take it very seriously. Mourners in particular during these events should adhere to SOP’s and government guidelines as suggested by the prominent religious jurists of the world to save themselves as well others from the contagion.
