Day: October 22, 2023

  • Mughal road closed due to fresh snowfall

    Mughal road closed due to fresh snowfall

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    RAJOURI OCTOBER 22:–The historical Mughal road, connecting Kashmir Valley’s Shopian district with the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch, was closed due to fresh snowfall, officials said on Sunday.

    The thorough fare was closed due to snowfall en route, the officials said.
    Police Post Incharge Behramgla G P Singh confirmed it to GNS.
    Earlier, this month, the road, considered as alternative to Jammu-Srinagar Highway, was closed for two days due to snowfall near ‘Pir KiGali.

  • Jammu Kashmir People Conference Hold Executive Members Meet..

    Jammu Kashmir People Conference Hold Executive Members Meet..

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    JAMMU OCTOBER 22:–Jammu & Kashmir People’s Conference Incharge Poonch Assembly Constituency & State Vice President Er Rydhampreet Singh Sudan Held a Meet of Executive Members of YJKPC of Poonch Constituency at District Party office Bachitter Nagar Poonch.The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and strategize on various pressing issues and formulate a roadmap for the party’s future endeavors.

    The agenda covered a wide range of topics, including policy matters, electoral strategies, party expansion plans, and addressing the concerns of the party’s supporters and constituents. The meeting was attend by Senior Youth Leaders Adv Ajaz Ahmad, Er Kamran Qadri, Mohd Javad (President Auto union Poonch) Mohd Javad, Ayaz Ahmad (President SKC Govt Degree Collage Poonch) Imran Yousaf Kohli, Ghulam Abbass, Mohd Shoib Khan and others.

  • Tasleema Akhter extends greetings to people on Mahanavmi, Dusshera

    Tasleema Akhter extends greetings to people on Mahanavmi, Dusshera

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    SRINAGAR OCTOBER 22:–Social activist Tasleema Akhter has extended her warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of Mahanavmi and Dusshera.

    She has wished the people and families of martyrs, J&K police personnel, security forces and their families happiness and a joyful festivals.

    In her message, Tasleema Akhter said that these festivals symbolize the triumph of virtue and righteousness over evil and darkness. She has hoped that these auspicious occasions would bring more of peace, progress and prosperity in the UT of J&K.

    “Let us pray on these auspicious occasions that peace and prosperity flourishes in our UT and all the citizens live in a secure and congenial atmosphere”, Tasleema has further said in her message.

  • Kharge Writes To PM Modi Expressing Concern Over ‘Politicisation’ Of Bureaucracy, Seeks Withdrawal Of Orders

    Kharge Writes To PM Modi Expressing Concern Over ‘Politicisation’ Of Bureaucracy, Seeks Withdrawal Of Orders

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    NEW DELHI,OCTOBER  22: –Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on October 22 wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging that the government’s recent orders asking officials to “showcase” the achievements of the last nine years was “politicisation” of the bureaucracy and demanded their withdrawal.

    In his letter, Mr. Kharge objected to the government order issued on October 18 which, he claimed, stated that senior officers of ranks as high as joint secretary, director and deputy secretary are to be deployed to all 765 districts of India as “Rath Prabharis” to “showcase achievements of the last nine years of Government of India”.

    He also referred to another order of the Ministry of Defence on October 9, 2023, directing soldiers on annual leave to spend time in promoting government schemes, making them “soldier-ambassadors”.

    “It is no coincidence that the last nine years correspond to your tenure in office. This is of grave concern for multiple reasons,” Mr. Kharge said, alleging that senior officers are being deputed for “marketing activity” of the incumbent government.

    “It is a clear violation of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, which directs that no government servant shall take part in any political activity.

    “While it is acceptable for government officers to disseminate information, to make them ‘celebrate’ and ‘showcase’ achievements blatantly turns them into political workers of the ruling party.

    “The fact that only ‘achievements’ of the last nine years are being considered, gives away the fact that this is a transparently political order in the run-up to the five state elections and the general elections of 2024,” the Congress chief alleged.
    He said if senior officers of departments are being deputed for “marketing activity” of the current government, the governance of the country will grind to a halt for the next six months.

    “In view of protecting our democracy and our Constitution, it is imperative that the above orders are withdrawn immediately,” Mr. Kharge told the Prime Minister.

    “For the Modi Government, all agencies, institutions, arms, wings, and departments of the government are now officially ‘Pracharaks’,” he said in a post on X.
    “In view of protecting our democracy and our Constitution, it is imperative that the orders which would lead to the politicising of Bureaucracy and our Armed Forces must be withdrawn immediately,” Mr. Kharge also said in his post while sharing the letter.

    AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh also shared the letter on X and said, “Mallikarjun Kharge-ji, Congress President, has just written to the PM on the blatant politicisation taking place of civil servants and soldiers who must, at all times, be kept independent and non-political.”

    Mr. Kharge, who is also the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, said he is writing on a matter of great public importance which is of concern not just to the INDIA parties but also to people at large.

    “This has to do with the gross misuse of government machinery taking place in the country today in service of the ruling political party,” he also said.

    He also referred to another order of the Ministry of Defence on October 9, 2023, directing soldiers on annual leave to spend time on promoting government schemes, making them “soldier-ambassadors”.
    “The Army Training Command, which should be focused on preparing our jawans to defend the nation, is busy preparing scripts and training manuals on how to promote government schemes,” he said.

    Mr. Kharge, in his letter, said that it is of utmost importance in a democracy that the Armed Forces are kept out of politics.

    “The loyalty of every jawan is to the nation and the Constitution. To force our soldiers to become marketing agents of government schemes is a dangerous step towards politicization of the Armed Forces,” he stated.

    Furthermore, he said that after many months or years of difficult service to the nation, jawans deserve complete freedom on their annual leave to spend time with their families and restore energy for continued service.

    “Their leave must not be hijacked for political purposes,” he asserted.
    In both cases, of civil servants and soldiers, Mr. Kharge said, it is essential that government machinery is kept out of politics, especially in the months leading up to an election.

    “In addition to the Enforcement Directorate, the Income Tax Department and the CBI already acting as election departments of the BJP, the orders mentioned above put the entire government machinery to work as if they are agents of the ruling party. All agencies, institutions, arms, wings, and departments are now officially ‘Pracharaks’,” The Congress president alleged in his letter. (Agencies)

  • SaMaPa Awards 2023 announced ;The announcement was made by Pt. Abhay Rustum Sopori

    SaMaPa Awards 2023 announced ;The announcement was made by Pt. Abhay Rustum Sopori

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    JAMMU OCTOBER 22:–SaMaPa (Sopori Academy of Music And Performing Arts), a leading cultural organization and music academy of India has announced the names of the recipients of this year’s prestigious SaMaPa awards, the exclusive national level honours pertaining to J&K. The announcement was made by Pt. Abhay Rustum Sopori, the International award winning Santoor maestro & composer and General Secretary of SaMaPa, who revealed that the award will be presented during the 19th Annual SaMaPa Sangeet Sammelan, the top most classical music festival of Delhi and one of the most prestigious festivals of the country, on 3rd, 4th and 5th November 2023 at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi.

     

    SaMaPa is a cultural movement, which has translated from a deep-rooted vision of the Founding Chairman, the great music legend late Pandit Bhajan Sopori, the Saint of Santoor & King of Strings, in creating a unique, unbiased and empowering national level platform for presentation, propagation, and teaching of traditional music and performing arts for the artists and the young talents.

     

    SaMaPa Vitasta Samman 2023 is being conferred upon the veteran Pakhawaj maestro Pandit Dalchand Sharma (Delhi) for his lifetime contribution to Hindustani Classical Music (Pakhawaj). The award is presented to the eminent and legendary musicians of India who contribute significantly in propagating and preserving the cultural heritage of our country. The Samman has been named after the historical river Vitasta (Jhelum), a symbol of love, harmony, art, culture and Shaivite – Sufi Saint tradition of Kashmir, which represents the cultural ethos and rich heritage of J&K.

     

    SaMaPa Kala Vardhan Samman 2023 is being conferred upon Dr. Rosalin Patasani Mishra – Parichay Foundation (Odisha) for the immense and unparalleled contribution to the field of art and culture. The award is presented to eminent personalities, cultural philanthropists, visionaries and institutions who go beyond the conventional areas of working and contribute significantly towards the growth, development, promotion and propagation of art and culture.

     

    SaMaPa Nund Rishi Samman 2023 is being conferred upon Shri Shri Shahnaz Rasheed (Jammu and Kashmir) for his immense contribution to the field of Kashmiri Literature as a Poet and a Translator. The award has been named after Sheikh-Ul-Alam, the great Saint of Kashmir and a spiritual leader whose contribution to Kashmiriyat is enormous. The award is given to personalities with enormous contribution and path-breaking works in folk and regional culture in fields like compositions, singing, theatre, films, documentaries, sculpture and other performing arts or light music.

     

    SaMaPa Acharya Abhinavgupt Samman 2023 is being conferred upon Shri Avtar Krishen Mota (Delhi) for his immense contribution to the field of Kashmiri art and culture as a Writer and a Columnist. The award is in the name of Acharya Abhinavgupt of the 10th century from Kashmir who has been an unmatched thinker, aesthetician, philosopher and an unparalleled commentator of Bharatmuni’s Natyashastra. The award is presented to music critics, musicologists, scholars and journalists in appreciation of their extraordinary work by writing music and art reviews, books and journals, and to scholars who have done exceptional research work in the field of art, culture & languages.

     

    SaMaPa Sangeet Tejasvi Samman 2023 is being presented to Dr. Prabhakar Kashyap (Chandigarh) & Dr. Diwakar Kashyap (Khairagarh) for their achievements and contribution to Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal). The award has been instituted to acknowledge those individuals who are contributing significantly in the field of music at National and International level with their extraordinary talent and are the promising ‘Legends in making’ of Indian music.

     

    SaMaPa Yuva Ratan Samman 2023 is being conferred upon Shri Viraj Joshi (Pune), grandson of Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, in recognition of his conspicuous talent and achievements in the field of Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal). The award has been instituted to acknowledge those individuals who are contributing significantly in the field of music at National and International level with their extraordinary talent and are the promising ‘Legends in making’ of Indian music.

     

    SaMaPa Yuva Ratan Samman 2023 is being conferred upon Shri Viraj Joshi (Pune), grandson of Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, in recognition of his conspicuous talent and achievements in the field of Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal). The award has been instituted to recognize, encourage and felicitate the young generation artists of the country who are doing exceptionally well in their respective fields.

     

    SaMaPa Award of Excellence 2023 is being conferred upon Ms. Sadhna Shrivastav for her immense contribution to the field of art and culture as a Television and Stage Presenter, and Documentary Filmmaker. The award has been instituted to honour those personalities who have done exceptional work in the field of audio and video production, direction of commercial and non-commercial documentaries and films, sound engineering, script writing, cultural photography, programme presentation and compering, and also instrument making.

  • Third Phase of “Meri Maati Mera Desh” Programme culminated with verve in Rajouri

    Third Phase of “Meri Maati Mera Desh” Programme culminated with verve in Rajouri

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    RAJOURI, OCTOBER 22:–The third phase of the “Meri Maati Mera Desh” program today culminated with verve in Rajouri district. In this remarkable three-phase journey, the soil or rice was collected from diverse panchayats and gracefully placed in Amrit Kalash during the first phase.

    In the second phase, this precious maati from various panchayats of the district was harmoniously blended into a single Kalash at the block level. Finally, in the third and most significant phase, the Amrit Kalash, representing the collective spirit of the district, found its way to a designated location at the district level.

    In this regard, the District Administration Rajouri organised a grand programme in the lawns of the PWD Dakbunglow on “Meri Maati Mera Desh” today to mark the culmination of its third phase.

    This visionary campaign, which unfolded with tremendous enthusiasm, sought to celebrate India’s rich soil and its heroic journey towards freedom while inspiring future generations to cherish and protect our nation’s invaluable heritage.

    While addressing the event, the District Development Council Chairperson Advocate Chowdhury Naseem Liyaqat also encouraged the youth to uphold the legacy of these luminaries by becoming responsible citizens who embody the values for which these freedom fighters fought.

    He concluded his address with a resounding call to action, passionately emphasizing the campaign’s power to remind the people of Rajouri about their profound bond with the soul of India, reflecting the enduring spirit of unity and patriotism that defines the region.

    During the event, District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal delivered an emotionally stirring address, highlighting the pivotal role of India’s freedom fighters in shaping the nation’s destiny. He emphasized the importance of remembering and honoring these brave individuals whose sacrifices laid the foundation for India’s independence.

    The Deputy Commissioner urged the youth to connect with the stories and struggles of these freedom fighters. By understanding the sacrifices made by these heroes, the younger generation can draw inspiration and gain a deeper appreciation of the principles of liberty, justice, and equality that underpin India’s democracy today.

    During the event, a Panch Praan Pledge was also taken by all the participants. The event witnessed active participation from government officers, officials, and various stakeholders, with notable figures including DDC Member Rajouri, Sai Abdul Rashid; 2nd IC BSF, Anil Kumar Lal, and Assistant Commandant CRPF 2nd Bn, Vinod Sharma, ACD Vijay Kumar, ACP Sheraz Chowhan, DPO Auqil Nuvaid, BDOs of different blocks , PRI members, and an enthusiastic public.

    NO: PR/DDI/J-3929//