Jammu & Kashmir

KISHTWAR, JUNE 18: The three-day National Convention on Peace and Harmony, organized by the National Youth Project in collaboration with Social Reform and Charitable Organisation concluded today at the Ashiana Complex in Kishtwar.

The convention, which began on June 15 upto 17 June, saw the participation of more than 32 representatives from various states, fostering a spirit of unity and collaboration.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by several dignitaries including Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Kishtwar Mahmud Anwar Alnasir, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Dr. Devansh Yadav, and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kishtwar Abdul Qayoom.

The event was also attended by President of the Social Reform and Charitable Organisation, Sanjeev Parihar; Senior Vice President SRCO Advocate Kuldeep Sharma along with local youth, prominent personalities from Kishtwar, and the residents of Ashiana.

The inaugural session featured insightful discourses on the teachings and youth initiatives championed by S. N. Subba Rao, the founder of the National Youth Project.

The session also shed light on the philosophies and contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and Vinoba Bhave, emphasizing their roles in promoting peace and harmony and mobilizing youth for social change.

Keynote speakers, including Ramesh Bhaya, trustee of Vinoba Seva Ashram in Bartara, Shahajahanpur; Ajay Pandey, advisor to the National Youth Project; Suresh Rathi; R. C. Gupta; Jagdish Chowdhary; and Sanjay Rai.

Deputy Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav, in his address, stressed the importance of involving Kishtwar’s youth in the National Youth Project to channel their energy towards constructive endeavors. He underscored the potential of youth in contributing to the district’s development and emphasized the need for such initiatives to harness their capabilities effectively.

Later, a Prabhat Pheri was organized by representatives from the National Youth Project, alongside local youths and residents of Ashiana from Dak Bungalow to Kokila Chowk, Kuleed. This was followed by a cleanliness drive at Chowgan Ground, reinforcing the message of community service and environmental consciousness.

The convention also included a meeting at Asraria Public High School and in the Sarthal area, where representatives of the National Youth Project engaged with local youth and prominent individuals providing valuable opportunities for dialogue and the exchange of ideas, further strengthening the community’s commitment to peace and harmony.

As the convention concluded, participants expressed their appreciation for the enriching experience and the valuable insights gained.

JAMMU, JUNE 16: On the directions of Commissioner, JMC, Rahul Yadav, a joint team of Jammu Municipal Corporation and Doctors deputed by Sheep Husbandry Department viz. Dr. Ramandeep Singh & Dr. Jiwan Lal along with Municipal Veterinary Officer, Dr. Divya Sharma, conducted various surprise Meat inspection drives on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha 2024 in different areas of Jammu City to ensure the sale of wholesome, good quality meat and meat byproducts to the consumers. The surprise drives were conducted in Talab Tillo, Bohri, Muthi, Bantalab, Paloura, Janipur, Ambphalla, CPO chowk, Narwal, Gandhi Nagar, Gangyal, Satwari, Talab Khatikan & Shahidi Chowk etc.

During the drives, various meat shops, chicken shops & fishmongers were inspected and about 25 Kg of substandard meat was seized and later on disposed off scientifically. Also a fine to the tune of Rs. 10,000/- was imposed to the meat sellers for selling unstamped, unhygienic & substandard meat.

Meat & chicken shop vendors were also instructed to keep separate bins to collect the daily waste generated on account of refused/inedible meat & chicken parts for further proper disposal through JMC vehicles.

MVO, JMC, Dr. Divya Sharma also sensitize all the shopkeepers/ Vendors dealing with meat/chicken products to maintain hygienic environment in and around their shops and adhere with the various provisions of Food Safety Act, 2006, Municipal Corporation Act, 2000 and other directions & guidelines issued by the JMC from time to time so that good quality hygienic meat shall reach to the consumers. Also, dustbins were distributed among various meat/chicken shop owners for proper waste collection.

DODA, JUNE 14: In connection with the celebration of World Blood Donors Day, the health department under the supervision of CMO Doda Dr Om Kumar organized a blood donation camp at AH, GMC Doda in collaboration with District Red Cross Society and Blood Bank AH GMC Doda here today.

At AH GMC Doda, the programme was attended by ADC Doda, MS AH GMC Doda and officers/officials from Health & GMC Doda.

During the camp, a total of 14 donors donated their blood viz 06 from CRPF, 04 from the Army and 04 others.

Similarly, a blood donation camp was also organized at SDH Bhaderwah by BMO Bhaderwah Dr Mohd Ashraf, wherein 09 pints of blood were donated by CRPF personnel to commemorate the significance of the day.

Speaking on the occasion, CMO Doda Dr Om Kumar said that World Blood Donor Day, is celebrated annually on 14th June, is a worldwide celebration to honor and thank those people who donate their blood, voluntarily and unpaid, to give others the gift of life, adding that the day reaffirms the importance of blood donation in saving the lives of people who are in dire need of blood.

The CMO Doda also thanked the GMC authorities including MS AH GMC Doda, HOD Blood Bank and Staff of GMC Doda for their support and particularly thanked Army and CRPF personnel for coming forward to be a part of this noble mission

UDHAMPUR, JUNE 14: Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women,Udhampur organised an awareness drive on “legal aid and counsel” in collaboration with DLSA Udhampur at SBI RSETI, Shiv Nagar Udhampur.

The main objective of the drive was to bridge the gap and make legal services accessible to all segments of our society.

The programme was organised under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai and overall guidance of District Social Welfare Officer Kanika Gupta.

During the programme, Akhil Dubey (Advocate DLSA) talked about free legal services provided by DLSA. He also provide information regarding legal rights and articles related to it like IPC Section 354 , 354(A), 354(B), 354(C) and 354 (D), Fundamental rights of women, POSH Act, POSCO Act etc .

Later, Jyoti Pathania (District Mission Coordinator) Sankalp HEW Udhampur encouraged the participants to be self-dependent, both socially and economically which will help in effective elimination of Gender inequality or Gender based violence in a society. She further stated that it is a must for a woman to know her rights in a society.

Meanwhile, gender specialist ( Pooja Jamwal) aware the participants about various women centric schemes running in District Udhampur i.e SMAS, Pension Schemes, SSY,Tejaswini, other loan schemes, One Stop Centre Sakhi, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao etc.

Director SBI RSETI, senior faculty member SBI RSETI, PLV ( DLSA) and around 60 participants were present in the program.

RAMBAN, JUNE 14: Drug Control Officer Ramban, Imtiyaz Ahmed conducted inspection of Medical shops in Sangaldan area to ensure compliance with the directives regarding installation of CCTV cameras, preservation of CCTV footage and implementation of computerized billing systems besides to ensure compliance of Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

During the inspections, CCTV cameras were found installed and functional in medical shops. The compliance regarding the implementation of the computerized billing system was not found up to the mark. In response to this, strict directions were issued to ensure the implementation of computerized billing systems.

Chemist fraternity were informed to adhere to the laid down norms strictly and warned the defaulters to desist from any unethical trade practices, failing which strict action as warranted under the Act shall be taken against them.

The primary objective of these inspections was to safeguard public health and prevent the misuse or unauthorized distribution of drugs amongst the patients and people in general.

Chemist fraternity was directed to maintain record of Insulin Syringe and preserve Xerox copies of prescription containing any Psychotropic drug so as to prevent their misuse.

The DCO underscored the significance of implementing digitalized billing systems in medical shops, which not only facilitate transparency in transactions but also aid in maintaining accurate records.

SRINAGAR, JUNE 14: 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.