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Hans India
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- Hans India
J&K Chief Secy, DGP review security for Mata Kheer Bhawani festival in Ganderbal
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo and Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat on Sunday reviewed the security ahead of the annual Mata Kheer Bhawani festival in Tullamulla town of Ganderbal district. Officials said that in preparation for the upcoming Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela at Tullamulla town of Ganderbal, DGP, Nalin Prabhat visited the deity's temple on Sunday to assess the security arrangements. The annual festival starts on June 3. Accompanied by the DIG (Central Kashmir), SSP Ganderbal, and SSP Traffic Rural, the DGP reviewed the on-ground situation to ensure a peaceful and incident-free pilgrimage. Later in the day, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo also arrived at the temple to inspect the preparations. Speaking to media persons, the chief secretary said: "All the arrangements have been put in place. Adequate security measures have also been ensured for the safe and peaceful commencement of the Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela." Both the DGP and the Chief Secretary offered prayers at the temple, highlighting the cultural and spiritual significance of the event. Officials reiterated their commitment to providing a smooth and secure experience for all devotees attending the annual pilgrimage. The Mela, one of the most important religious gatherings for the Kashmiri Pandit community, attracts devotees from across the country. Dedicated to Mata Ragnya, believed to be the reincarnation of goddess Durga, the temple shrine has a sacred spring. Devotees believe that the colour of the spring water on the annual festival foretells the coming events of the year. Elders in Tullamulla town say that in 1947, when the tribal raiders invaded Kashmir, the colour of the spring water was dark black. Pink or milky colour are believed to be auspicious. Legend has it that, annoyed by the licentious deeds of Ravana, Mata Ragnya directed Hanuman to relocate her deity to Tullamulla town from Sri Lanka. Muslims of Tullamulla town serve milk in earthen pots to the Kashmiri Pandit devotees on their arrival at the temple shrine.
India Today
16-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
J&K Chief Secretary orders expedition in 2 hydro projects amid Pak's objections
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo reviewed the sites of two major hydroelectric power projects - Rattle and Dul Hasti - in Kishtwar district and directed officials to expedite the construction and resolve operational comes as Pakistan has raised objections to Rattle and Dul Hasti projects on several occasions, citing concerns over water flow and compliance with the Indus Waters Treaty, which has been suspended by India in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror India maintains that the projects adhere to the treaty's guidelines and are crucial for the region's energy security and economic development. The Chief Secretary conducted a detailed review of the 850 MW Rattle Hydroelectric Power Project and the 390 MW Dul Hasti hydroelectric power and Kashmir's Information and PR Department shared a glimpse of the visit on X. "Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo visited Rattle (850 MW) and Dul Hasti (390 MW) hydroelectric projects to review progress and operations. Emphasised on timely completion, quality standards and resolving bottlenecks. Held review meet with NHPC, CVPPL and district officials." At the Rattle project site in Drabshalla Block, Dulloo was briefed on the project's progress. He inspected critical infrastructure, including the power intake structure, coffer dam, underground powerhouse complex, and the tail-raised Chief Secretary instructed project authorities to intensify efforts for timely completion while upholding quality standards and addressing key operational the Dul Hasti Hydroelectric Power Station, Dulloo assessed the plant's operational status and held interactions with on-site officials. He urged performance enhancement and resolution of pending concerns. A high-level meeting with representatives from NHPC, CVPPL and HOPs of all Kishtwar-based power projects followed the site addition to the ongoing Rattle and Dul Hasti projects, two more hydropower plants are also under development on the river Chenab in Kishtwar district, positioning the region as a future powerhouse of clean Chief Secretary was accompanied by senior officials, including Principal Secretary of the Power Development Department H Rajesh Prasad and Managing Director of JKPDCL, Rahul May 14, the Chief Secretary confirmed that the Jammu and Kashmir government was actively assessing damage and fast-tracking relief measures in the border areas affected by recent shelling from Pakistani forces. Efforts to expand safety infrastructure, including the construction of additional bunkers, were also ANI inputsMust Watch
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
J-K: Security forces defuse projectile found in Rajouri
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 14 (ANI): Security forces retrieved and defused a projectile found in a field in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The Indian Army has managed to defuse unexploded shells in the residential areas of villages near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. The live shells were found after Pakistan resorted to shelling across the LoC. However, the army successfully defused them for the safety of the locals in the border villages. Earlier on Tuesday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said that the administration has been working to compensate those affected by Pakistani shelling, with more bunkers being built in the border areas. 'Many people have been injured and houses have been damaged due to shelling from across the Line of Control. The administration is working to compensate those affected by Pakistani shelling... We will build more bunkers in the border areas,' he said. The presence of live shells in the region stems from Pakistan's heavy artillery shelling in retaliation for India's 'Operation Sindoor', which targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Operation Sindoor was India's decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Launched on May 7, Operation Sindoor led to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. After the attack, Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling across the Line of Control and Jammu and Kashmir as well as attempted drone attacks along the border regions, following which India launched a coordinated attack and damaged radar infrastructure, communication centres and airfields across 11 airbases in Pakistan. After this, on May 10, an understanding of the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was announced. (ANI)
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
J-K: Massive exercise underway to clear border villages of unexploded shells
Patna, May 13 (IANS) A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan, who was wounded in Pakistan shelling at the Jammu and Kashmir border, succumbed and his mortal remains are likely to reach his native village, Badharia on Tuesday. In Jammu and Kashmir, Army and police bomb disposal squads are working to defuse unexploded shells in border villages following intense cross-border shelling from Pakistan. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo is overseeing the situation, aiming to facilitate the return of displaced residents and provide compensation for damaged homes. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The bomb disposal squads of Army and police are undertaking a major exercise in Jammu and Kashmir's border villages to defuse the unexploded artillery and mortar shells fired by Pakistan. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said they are monitoring the situation and will facilitate the return of the displaced border residents after getting clearance from the security agencies and will also ensure early compensation to those whose houses were damaged in the indiscriminate shelling on civilian officials said dozens of unexploded explosives were destroyed by the experts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch districts and along the International Border in Jammu and Samba which witnessed intense cross-border shelling and drone attacks from May 7 to May intensity in the shelling from Pakistan intensified on May 7 after the India armed forces carried out missile strikes at nine terror targets across the border under Operation Sindoor in retaliation to Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that had left 26 persons, mostly tourists, ceasefire violations from Pakistan had started from north Kashmir immediately after the Pahalgam terror attack and extended to the areas along the LoC and IB in Jammu division, prompting effective retaliation by Indian troops before the deadly four-day-long many as 28 persons were killed and over 50 others injured in the cross-border shelling which also forced over 2 lakh border residents to move out and take refuge at safer places. A good number of them have already returned to their villages over the past three many more are still waiting at relief camps set up by the government for the green signal from the Chief Secretary visited shelling-hit areas to assess the situation besides inquiring about the health of the victims undergoing treatment at Government Medical College hospital, Rajouri."I am here to assess the ground situation after Pakistan indiscriminately targeted civilian areas. Three persons, including a senior government officer, were killed in Rajouri, dozens of houses were damaged and livestock perished," Dulloo told reporters after visiting the said the government wants to rehabilitate the displaced people as soon as possible and also ensure that they are adequately compensated to rebuild their homes."We express sympathies with the families who lost their members and also assure that the injured will be provided best healthcare for their complete recovery," the chief secretary said the displaced people will be taken back to their villages after getting a green signal from army and police authorities that the border areas were cleared of the littered the need to provide underground bunkers to the people in Rajouri town, he said this was for the first time that many towns like Rajouri and Poonch were hit by Pakistani shelling and "we have to think how the people would be safeguarded".The officials said the army along with police teams are moving from village to village to track and destroy the live Pakistani operation was launched on Monday afternoon and is continuing with experts destroying the unexploded shells in controlled explosions, the officials police have already issued advisories requesting people not to touch any suspicious object and report it to the nearest police station or security establishment for their own border residents, who have returned to their villages, said they are still spending their nights in underground bunkers fearing Pakistan shelling India and Pakistan reached an understanding on Saturday afternoon to halt military actions with immediate effect after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes."Even after the announcement we are taking no chances as Pakistan is habitual of doing mischief. We are waiting for things to settle down," Mohd Firdous, a resident of Manjakote sector, asked the government to sanction more underground bunkers for the border residents."There are less number of bunkers available in the forward villages and the recent military conflict demands that more bunkers should be provided so that the people can save their lives in case there is shelling," Firdour Lal, a resident of Nowshera said, they have not witnessed such a heavy shelling since February 2021 when India and Pakistan renewed the ceasefire agreement."We want peace on the borders so that we can do our routine without the tension of cross-border firing," he said, requesting for a special financial package for the border residents whose houses were damaged in the shelling.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘We still sleep in bunkers': Border villages haunted by Pakistan shelling, bomb squads work round-the-clock in J&K
NEW DELHI: Dozens of army and police bomb disposal squads are combing through scorched fields and broken homes along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, defusing deadly reminders of Pakistan's 4-day shelling spree. From Rajouri and Poonch to Samba and Jammu, unexploded artillery shells and mortar bombs litter the ground, a ghostly aftermath of one of the fiercest cross-border flare-ups in recent years. The offensive from across the border began on May 7, just hours after forces launched Operation Sindoor , striking nine terror targets in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, mostly tourists. What followed was chaos: 28 civilians dead, more than 50 injured, and over 2 lakh residents forced to flee their homes, reported PTI. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No.1 Swing Trading Strategy Revealed by Mr. Hemant – Free Access! TradeWise Learn More Undo 'Three persons, including a senior government officer, were killed in Rajouri, dozens of houses were damaged and livestock perished,' Chief secretary Atal Dulloo said during his visit to the shelling-hit villages, as quoted by PTI. Many displaced people have returned over the past three days, but thousands remain in relief camps, waiting for clearance from bomb squads. The army is conducting controlled explosions to destroy the live shells still buried in fields and alleys. 'We express sympathies with the families who lost their members and also assure that the injured will be provided best healthcare,' Dulloo said, adding that the government is working to expedite compensation and rehabilitation. Despite an understanding between India and Pakistan on Saturday to halt hostilities, tension hangs thick in the air. 'Even after the announcement, we are taking no chances. Pakistan is habitual of doing mischief,' PTI quoted Mohd Firdous from Manjakote sector as saying, who still spends his nights in a bunker. 'There are too few bunkers. We need more if we are to survive the next shelling.' In Nowshera, Chuni Lal recalls the horror. 'We haven't seen shelling like this since the 2021 ceasefire pact. We just want peace—and a financial package to rebuild our homes.' The chief secretary acknowledged this was the first time towns like Rajouri and Poonch were hit. 'We now need to rethink how to safeguard urban areas too,' he said, hinting at a possible expansion of underground bunker schemes. As the bomb squads press on, every explosion they trigger is a step closer to normalcy. But for the people of the border, true peace is still just out of reach.
