Day: August 26, 2024

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RAJOURI AUGUST 26:-Kalal Village, August 26, 2024: As part of the ongoing Op Sadhbhavna, a friendly cricket match was organized by Kalal BN between Kalal Village and Seri Village at Kalal Village today, under the Col KJ Singh, SC, SM Memorial Cricket Tournament.

The event aimed to promote unity and provide an opportunity for the local youth to engage in sports.

The match saw both teams putting up a spirited performance, with Seri Village emerging as the winner. Despite the competitive spirit, the game was played in a cordial atmosphere, with players from both teams displaying excellent sportsmanship.In a gesture of goodwill, Kalal BN distributed cricket playing equipment to both teams, encouraging them to continue pursuing their passion for the sport. The event was a huge success, with the local community turning out in large numbers to cheer for their teams.Kalal BN’s initiative was widely appreciated, as it helped bring the people of Kalal and Seri villages closer together. Op Sadhbhavna is an ongoing initiative by the army to promote peace, harmony, and development in the region.

Through such events, Kalal BN aims to build bridges with the local community and provide opportunities for their growth and development.

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Shri “Krishna Darbar” decorated at Gyan Ganga Mathh Sunderbani to mark the celebrations

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RAJOURI AUGUST 26:–Krishna janamashtmi (birthday of Lord Krishna) was celebrated with full enthusiasm, religious fervour and gaiety in different parts of district Rajouri.All the temples of the town were decorated with different types of lightning and flowers on this special moment.The people start comming in these temples in the evening to celebrate this special day to pay their obesence to lord Krishna. Celebrations witnessed scores of devotees in many temples across the town

After the completion of week long bagwat katha held at SDS mandir Rajouri, a jhanki was taken out from Sanatan Dharam Sabha Mandir in which various aspects on the life history of Lord Krishna and others were depicted posing different styles during this whole religious procession.Large no.of devotees from surrounding areas also participated in the jhanki.The jhanki started from the mandir and passed through the main market which include areas like Raghunath Bazar, City chowk, Bus stand, Moti Bazar and finally culminated at mandir itself.Whole atmosphere become spritual with the voices of devotees who were chanting bhajans and kirtan in favour of Lord Krishna.Various stalls have also been kept by the locals and different organizations which include fruits, water, snacks etc on the way during the whole Jhanki.

Similarly, the Jhankis were also taken out in Jawahar nagar, Dhanidhar, Muradpur Dassal and some other areas of Rajouri townt mark Janammahotsav of Lord Krishna.Adequate security arrangements have been made by district administration for the smooth conduct of overall function.In this regard, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, Mr. Randeep Kumar , SSP, Rajouri gave their warm wishes to all and stressed upon to concerned officials to provide all requisite facilities to the devotees like drinking water, sanitation, medicare, transport, uninterrupted power and water supply and other necessary arrangements during the whole festival.Throughout the day, the people of all ages-children, young and old remained busy in flying kites from their rooftops.

In the same way, Gopalasthmi was also commemorated with reverence and joy in Gyan Ganga Mathh, Sunderbani under the supervision of Atal Pithadishwar Rajguru Acharya Mahamandleshwar Shri Shri 1008 Shri Swami Vishwatamanand Saraswati ji Maharaj.A very beautiful Shri “Krishna Darbar” was decorated at Mathh to mark the celebrations with full enthusiasm and religious fervour. Swamji along with few other saints and devotees performed Puja of Lord Krishna and Radhaji.A beautiful Rath Yatra was also taken out from ashram itself.Swamiji, while taking the accompaniment from his discourses on the occasion, said that Shri Krishna is considered the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the God of Hinduism. He is also known by the names Kanhaiya, Shyam, Gopal, Keshav, Dwarkesh or Dwarkadhish, Vasudev, etc.

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RAJOURI AUGUST 26:–The Indian Army, under the initiative of Operation Sadbhavna, organized a painting competition at Government Model Higher Secondary School, Badnota, with the theme “Swachh Bharat.” The event aimed to promote cleanliness and creativity among young students, fostering awareness of hygiene and environmental care through art.

The competition featured two groups: the Junior Group, with 20 participants from classes 1 to 3, and the Senior Group, with 20 students from classes 4 and 5. The students displayed remarkable talent and enthusiasm in their paintings, capturing the essence of the theme with creativity and originality.

In the Senior Group, Balbir Singh secured the first position, followed by Anjali in second place, and Sandeep Singh in third. The Junior Group saw Kavita Devi winning the first prize, with Manisha Devi and Anshu Sharma taking second and third places, respectively. The winners were felicitated for their commendable performances.

The event was made possible through the active support of the school authorities, particularly Mr. Ashok Kumar, Mr. Naresh Chandra, and Mr. Varun Singh, who were instrumental in organizing the competition. The initiative by the Indian Army was warmly appreciated by the locals and the school staff, who expressed their enthusiasm for more such engagements in the future.

Indian Army has been proactively engaging with the community members in Lohai Malhar Tehsil. This is further strengthening the Army and Awaam relations in the distant villages of Kathua district.

Operation Sadbhavna remains committed to building a positive relationship with the community through initiatives that promote cultural exchange, education, and social cohesion.

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RAJOURI, AUGUST 25:– District Election Officer (DEO) Rajouri Abhishek Sharma on Sunday chaired back to back meetings with district Nodal Officers and enforcement departments to assess the preparedness for the Assembly Elections 2024 and step up surveillance to keep check on violation of ECI guidelines, including Model Code of Conduct.
The meeting was marked by an in-depth discussion on several key aspects of the election process, including the transportation of polling staff and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), training of polling personnel, and the operational readiness of control rooms.
Key topics of discussion also included the welfare of polling parties, complaint redressal mechanisms through the control room, voter facilitation centers, duties of micro observers, home voting schedules, webcasting arrangements, and the implementation of Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) and Model Code of Conduct (MCC) guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The meeting saw the participation of several distinguished officials, including ADDC Raj Kumar Thapa, ADC Rajeev Khajuria, and various Nodal Officers.
In the following meeting, the DEO issued several key directives to the enforcement agencies. The Excise and Taxation Officer (ETO) was instructed to strictly monitor and prevent the illegal sale of wine. He asked to enforce proper billing practices to curb the illegal stocking of alcoholic beverages. The State Tax Officer (STO) also directed to provide detailed reports on any seizures made during the election period.
Emphasizing the importance of the Election Surveillance and Monitoring System (ESMS), the DEO highlighted the importance of maintaining election integrity. The Legal Metrology Department was directed to ensure that petrol pumps maintain a reserve stock of petrol and diesel specifically for election vehicles.
The Divisional Forest Officers (DFO) of Rajouri and Nowshera were tasked with providing track for the movement of polling parties. They were also asked to share the details of checkpoints (Nakas) to enhance security measures.
In a move to improve communication infrastructure, telecom operators were instructed to survey the latitude and longitude of polling stations to assess signal strength and submit their findings. Additionally, telecom companies were encouraged to adopt some polling stations under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
A comprehensive communication plan was deemed essential, and the DEO directed that the delivery of Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPICs) must be ensured by the postal services. In cases where voters have relocated, the EPICs should be handed over to the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) for proper distribution.
The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Raj Kumar Thapa, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Rajeev Khajuria, DFOs of Rajouri and Nowshera, ETO, STO and other Nodal Officers of the enforcement agencies.

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POONCH AUGUST 26:–In an electrifying showdown, the Poonch Roaring Lions triumphed over the Poonch Stallions by 19 runs in Qualifier 2 of the Poonch Premier League (PPL) 4th Edition.
Batting first, the Roaring Lions put together a respectable total of 164 runs, concluding their innings at 8 wickets down in the full 20 overs.

Rehan Aslam emerged as the star of the match, scoring an explosive 48 runs off just 29 balls while also contributing significantly with the ball, claiming 2 wickets for only 20 runs in his 4-over spell. His all-round performance played a crucial role in leading his team to victory.

Chasing 164, the Poonch Stallions faced a formidable challenge and ended their innings at 144 runs for 9 wickets, falling short of the target despite a valiant effort.

The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Chief Guest Mr. Qadir Ur Rehman, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Poonch. In a gesture of appreciation, Mr. Pervaiz Malik, Head of Management for PPL 4th Edition and Chairman of the Rahul Dravid Cricket Club Poonch, along with the management team, presented Mr. Rehman with a shawl and bouquet of flowers, thanking him for honoring the event with his presence.

During the ceremony, Mr. Rehman distributed prizes to the outstanding members of PPL, including scorers and umpires, highlighting their contributions to the successful organization of this significant cricketing event. He expressed his gratitude to the management of PPL for their dedication and effort in hosting such a large-scale tournament in Poonch.

The Poonch Premier League continues to foster local talent and strengthen community bonds through cricket, providing a platform for aspiring players to showcase their skills. As the tournament progresses, the anticipation for the final builds, promising more unforgettable moments ahead.

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RAJOURI AUGUST 26:–The Senior Superintendent of Police, Rajouri,  Randeep Kumar, has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the eve of Janmashtami.

He mentioned about importance of this festival and values concerning it.

SSP said that Lord Shri Krishna embodies devotion, righteousness and wisdom and his teachings inspire humanity to rededicate ourselves for righteous action and to build a just society.

He further prayed for happiness, prosperity, well-being of mankind.