Tag: Jammu and Kashmir

J&K: Conference to promote peace via Sufism held in Baramulla
9Apr By Team FPNo Comments
Asia

J&K: Conference to promote peace via Sufism held in Baramulla

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the socio-cultural and developmental non-government organisation, Jammu and Kashmir Youth Development Forum (JKYDF), held a day-long conference on Sufism titled ‘Role of Sufism for Peace, Brotherhood & Tolerance’ in Baramulla on Thursday.The aim of the conference was to instill a sense of respect and responsibility of humans towards each other and the philosophy of Sufism which teaches peace and universal brotherhood.On the occasion, JKYDF’s patron, Farooq Ganderbali along with other dignitaries, spoke about the topic and threw light on the role of Sufis who arrived in Kashmir from time to time.JKYDF is working hard to spread the message of peace and tranquillity based on Sufism across Jammu and Kashmir and programs like seminars, deb...
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J&K LG reviews master plan for Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
18Mar By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

J&K LG reviews master plan for Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

The Lieutenant Governor of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Thursday reviewed the master plan of the Durga Bhawan and extended Mata Vaishno Devi shrine area.As per a statement, an MoU was signed between Shrine Board and CPWD (Central Public Works Department) for the construction of a Durga Bhawan.Sinha, who is also the Chairman of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, was briefed about the master plan of the Bhawan, salient features of Durga Bhawan, planning and design for intermediate locations, and other relevant details of the project.He directed the CEO of the shrine board to ensure timely completion of the Durga Bhawan so that pilgrims could benefit from the facility at the earliest.He further directed that a PERT chart be formulated and strictly followe...
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US welcomes steps to return J&K to full economic, political normalcy
5Mar By Mike TrudellNo Comments
World

US welcomes steps to return J&K to full economic, political normalcy

The United States State Department spokesperson Ned Price has welcomed and appreciated India’s actions to return the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to full economic and political normalcy consistent with the country’s democratic values.“We welcome steps to return the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to full economic and political normalcy consistent with India’s democratic values,” he said. “We continue to follow developments in Jammu and Kashmir closely.”Stressing upon the strategic partnership with India, Price asserted, “We have a comprehensive global strategic partnership with India.”“When it comes to Pakistan, we have an important shared interest in the region and we’ll continue to work closely with Pakistani authorities on those,” he added.In February, the United States wel...
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India takes on Turkey, Pak & OIC over remarks on J&K at Human Rights Council
25Feb By Mike TrudellNo Comments
World

India takes on Turkey, Pak & OIC over remarks on J&K at Human Rights Council

At the ongoing session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), India launched a scathing attack against Pakistan, Turkey and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for their remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, and reiterated that both Union Territories, Ladakh and J&K, are an integral part of India.Terming Turkey’s remarks regarding the situation in Kashmir and the implementation of UN resolutions as “completely unacceptable,” India said it is “ironical for a country which has trampled upon its own civil society to pass unjustified comments on other’s internal matters”.India also rejected the factually incorrect and unwarranted references to India in the OIC statement.Exercising the Right of Reply, Seema Pujani, Second Secretary, Permanent Mission of India said Turkey should p...
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Mountain rescue team trains J&K police to help victims of natural disasters
12Feb By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

Mountain rescue team trains J&K police to help victims of natural disasters

The Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) is currently providing 15-day training to around 50 Jammu and Kashmir police personnel near Nad village in Samba to help them equip in helping victims of natural disasters."Initially the trainees had some fear but it was overcome when they were convinced of the sophistication of the equipment we use in the training. They get training on how to ascend and descend the mountain with or without a victim. They are also trained on how to search for a person who is lost in an avalanche. We also give them training on zip-lining and river crossing," said Mohammad Salim, instructor MRT J&K Police."Some trainees requested to be sent to the flood-affected area of Uttarakhand to be part of the rescue team there. That shows the confidence they have gained during the tr...
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Indian govt’s scheme helping youth in business, generating employment in J&K’s Pulwama
12Feb By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

Indian govt’s scheme helping youth in business, generating employment in J&K’s Pulwama

The youth of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir now have plenty of opportunities to create employment opportunities for the people of the Valley with the help of the Indian government’s Prime Minister's Employment Guarantee Program (PMEGP).A prime example of the benefit of the scheme is young entrepreneur Muhammad Asgar Bhat from Wahibugh from the district of South Kashmir who has started a unit of shoe, slippers or Chappal making under the Centre sponsored scheme."PMEGP gave me Rs 25 lakh loan to start my business and I have completed five to six months. Over 20 people work in this unit. I appeal to the people who are unemployed to take benefit of the scheme like me," said Bhat, the owner of the Shoe/Slipper manufacturing unit.Bhat further said that he was grateful to the Centre's sche...
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Indian BSF unfurls 131-feet-high tricolour at India-Pak border in Jammu
27Jan By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

Indian BSF unfurls 131-feet-high tricolour at India-Pak border in Jammu

On India’s 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday, the Border Security Force (BSF) unfurled a 131-feet-high tricolour along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu district of Indian union territory of Jammu and KashmirInspector General of BSF, Jammu frontier, NS Jamwal hoisted one of the largest national flags along the International Border (IB) at Octroi border outpost (BoP) in the RS Pura belt, the Public Relation Officer (PRO) of BSF Jammu said.“The flag measuring 30×20 feet is the tallest in the Jammu region, flying at a 131-feet-high pole,” BSF officials said.“The IG BSF, before hoisting the tricolour at Octroi, unfurled the national flag at the BSF headquarters in Jammu,” PRO said in a release.“The hoisting of the flag at Octroi was possible because of the sponsorship of the Lupin Foundation, the ...
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J&K: Doda, Ramban districts now ‘terrorism-free’, say police
22Jan By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

J&K: Doda, Ramban districts now ‘terrorism-free’, say police

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), two out of three districts in Chenab Valley are now free from terrorism, the police said on Thursday."There are three districts in the Chenab Valley. Out of these, Doda and Ramban are now militancy-free while an area in Kishtwar district still has a militancy presence. We are trying our best to make the area militancy-free as soon as possible," said Abdul Jabbar, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) of Doda/Kishtwar/Ramban (DKR) Range.The DIG was in Doda to review the security preparations ahead of the Republic Day celebrations. He remarked that at the present time, there is a very peaceful situation in Chenab Valley."I also had a crime review meeting to check the law and order and state of militancy in the zone," he said, a...
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J&K: Young entrepreneur sells Kashmiri apples online, introduces new packaging
28Dec By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia, Market

J&K: Young entrepreneur sells Kashmiri apples online, introduces new packaging

In the Shopian district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, a young entrepreneur is selling world famous Kashmiri apples online by bringing much-needed reforms in the fruit’s packaging at par with global standards.Adnan Ali Khan, 30, has now emerged as a local hero by setting up a supply chain that ensures fair prices to farmers by helping them sell their products on the internet.Khan, a fourth-generation farmer from his family, completed engineering and MBA and is now doing his PhD on “value addition, planning and marketing of Kashmiri products”.He launched his online venture that delivers Kashmiri apples to the doorstep upon receiving orders online.He is probably the first Kashmiri to sell apples in retail packs on the internet. Adnan made his debut in September when he s...
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J&K: Revival of 1902 built Mohra Hydro Electric Project delights Baramulla
26Dec By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

J&K: Revival of 1902 built Mohra Hydro Electric Project delights Baramulla

The Jammu and Kashmir administration’s recent decision to revive its first Hydroelectric Project, one of the oldest hydel power plants in South Asia, Mohra (also spelled as Mahura), has delighted the people of Baramulla.Built in 1902 on the left bank of river Jhelum at Boniyar in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district and commissioned in the year 1905, by the then monarch of Jammu and Kashmir, Maharaja Hari Singh, by hiring the services of Canada born engineer, Major Alian de Litbniere, the Mahura Hydroelectric project was built with unique and rare features, which include 11-kilometer-long wooden flume as water conductor.Initially, the power house started generating 3.75 megawatts electricity and also served the purpose of irrigating nearest fields because of its unique construction. The powe...
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