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India Gazette
13-07-2025
- India Gazette
J-K: Ramban administration ensures round-the-clock sanitation for Amarnath Yatra
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 13 (ANI): The Ramban district administration has made elaborate and round-the-clock arrangements to ensure cleanliness and sanitation during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, aiming to provide a safe and hygienic environment for pilgrims. According to the Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Mohammed Ashfaq Khanji, who is also the Nodal Officer for sanitation during Amarnath Yatra, said that strong measures have been put in place to maintain hygiene at lodgment centres and langar sites, with over 1,200 washrooms and around 200 sanitation workers deployed. Khanji added that supervisory staff are working round the clock, with full support from the Jal Shakti department to ensure there is no shortage of water or lapses in sanitation. He also said that sufficient water is available for maintaining sanitation at these Langar sites and lodgement centres. Speaking to ANI, Mohammed Ashfaq Khanji said, 'We have 8 lodgment centres in rural areas and 4 in urban areas. Around 1200 washrooms are present in lodgment centres and langar sites for which we have hired around 200 sanitation workers... We have also deployed supervisory staff over them, working round the clock... We have a high focus on ensuring there are no lapses in sanitation. We have huge support from the Jal Shakti department, and there is sufficient quantity of water for our work...' Earlier on Saturday, the 10th batch of devotees departed from the Pahalgam's Nunwan base camp for their pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Amarnath. 'Chhari Mubarak', the auspicious mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to Pahalgam from Srinagar for Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and flag hoisting. The 38-day annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine in south Kashmir began on July 3 and will conclude on August 9. (ANI)
India Gazette
12-07-2025
- General
- India Gazette
10th batch of devotees departs for Amarnath Yatra from Pahalgam's Nunwan base camp
Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 12 (ANI): The 10th batch of devotees departed from the Pahalgam's Nunwan base camp for their pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Amarnath on Saturday. Ishika Dhawan, a pilgrim from Lucknow, praised the arrangements made by the government, saying that this was her first time to Amarnath. 'I am from is my first time to Amarnath. The government has made really good arrangements here... I am very excited... I will pray for peace and happiness in the country...' Dhawan told ANI. Yogesh Patel, a pilgrim from Ahmedabad, stated that it was his third time and he was very excited for the darshan. 'This is not my first time here... this is my third time here... I am very excited and I am looking forward to the darshan,' Patel told. Earlier, 'Chhari Mubarak', auspicious mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to Pahalgam from Srinagar for Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and flag hoisting. According to Mahant Deependra Giri, the Dashami Akhara took out the 'Chhari Mubarak' from Srinagar and halted at the Chhari Vishram Sthal in Pahalgam. Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and flag hoisting, following which a havan and meal for the devotees will be organised. The event will conclude after the devotees return to the 'Chhari Vishram Sthal' in Srinagar. 'Today is Ashad Purnima, also known as Guru Purnima. In the morning, the Dashnami Akhara took out the Chhari Mubarak from Srinagar and halted at the Chhari Vishram Sthal in Pahalgam. Here we performed the Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and flag hoisting. Now we will perform a havan followed by a meal for all the devotees. We will return to the Chhari Vishram Sthal in Srinagar and conclude today's event', Mahant Deependra Giri told ANI. The 38-day annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine in south Kashmir began on July 3 and will conclude on August 9. (ANI)
India Gazette
10-07-2025
- India Gazette
Amarnath Yatra: Devotees perform 'Chhari Mubarak' puja in Pahalgam
Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 10 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, the 'Chhari Mubarak', auspicious mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to Pahalgam from Srinagar for Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and flag hoisting. According to Mahant Deependra Giri, the Dashami Akhara took out the 'Chhari Mubarak' from Srinagar and halted at the Chhari Vishram Sthal in Pahalgam. Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and flag hoisting, following which a havan and meal for the devotees will be organised. The event will conclude after the devotees return to the 'Chhari Vishram Sthal' in Srinagar. 'Today is Ashad Purnima, also known as Guru Purnima. In the morning, the Dashnami Akhara took out the Chhari Mubarak from Srinagar and halted at the Chhari Vishram Sthal in Pahalgam. Here we performed the Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and flag hoisting. Now we will perform a havan followed by a meal for all the devotees. We will return to the Chhari Vishram Sthal in Srinagar and conclude today's event', Mahant Deependra Giri told ANI. Meanwhile, in view of the 'Chhari Mubarak' puja in Pahalgam, the security was heightened. According to SSP Ravinder Pal Singh, security forces have been deployed throughout the entire district to ensure a 'hassle-free' movement in the region. The police official informed that, to facilitate the return of the devotees, a green corridor has been established to ensure smooth movement. 'Today is the bhoomi pujan here. Chhari Mubarak has reached Pahalgam. We have deployed our forces to ensure hassle-free movement, so that there is no congestion or jam. For the return, we have also prepared our plan to keep the traffic moving normally, to ensure a jam-free and uncongested area. We are providing them a green corridor so that their movement is completely smooth,' he said. The 38-day annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine in south Kashmir began on July 3 and will conclude on August 9. The eighth batch of devotees departed from Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam for their pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Amarnath on Thursday morning. (ANI)
India Gazette
08-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Bihar: Rail Minister Vaishnaw lays foundation stone for upgradation work of Karpoorigram Station
Samastipur (Bihar) [India], July 8 (ANI): In a continued effort to modernise and upgrade railway infrastructure in Bihar, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated several key projects worth Rs 17.30 crore at Karpoorigram Station under the Samastipur division. At the outset, Vaishnaw inspected the Digha Bridge Halt and thoroughly reviewed passenger amenities, safety, cleanliness, platform condition, drinking water, lighting, and security arrangements, according to a statement from the Ministry of Railways. He directed officials to work towards ensuring a modern and safe travel experience for all passengers, as it is Railway's top priority. The Union Minister laid the foundation stone for station redevelopment works worth Rs 3.30 crore at Karpoorigram station. The upgrades include the modernisation of the station building, waiting rooms, toilets, a digital information system, drinking water facilities, ramps for the differently-abled persons, and other passenger amenities. He also inaugurated several newly constructed passenger facilities at the station. Vaishnaw performed the Bhoomi Pujan (groundbreaking ceremony) for an underground railway subway to be constructed at Level Crossing Gate No. 59 'C' between Karpoorigram and Khudiram Bose Pusa stations. The project, costing Rs 14.0 crore, will significantly ease local traffic congestion and improve the seamless movement of trains, thereby enhancing overall safety. Highlighting Indian Railways' progress, he informed that 35,000 kilometres of new railway lines had been laid in the last 11 years--many times more than the achievements of previous governments. These efforts not only strengthen infrastructure but also accelerate economic and social development. The Union Minister reiterated the central government's commitment to making states like Bihar equal partners in the vision of a 'Developed India.' (ANI)
India Gazette
04-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Amit Shah to lay foundation stone of Tribhuvan Sahkari University, India's first national-level cooperative varsity
New Delhi, July 5 (ANI): Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will perform 'Bhoomi Pujan' and lay the foundation stone of the country's first national level cooperative university 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University (TSU) at Anand in Gujarat on July 5. Amit Shah will also participate in tree plantation under the campaign 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' which has become a mass movement on the call of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, instilling a sense of responsibility for environmental protection and cultural values. Apart from this, Amit Shah will also unveil an educational module prepared by the National Center for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to familiarize school students with the principles of cooperation and the impact of the cooperative movement in India. The aim of establishing the 'Tribhuvan' Cooperative University is to prepare professional and trained manpower to meet the growing needs of the cooperative sector. This university will provide specialized education, training and research opportunities in areas such as cooperative management, finance, law and rural development. It will empower cooperative institutions at the grassroots level by promoting innovation, capacity building and best practices, improve governance and accelerate inclusive and sustainable rural economic development, an official release said. Based on the National Education Policy 2020, the academic structure of the University will offer a range of flexible and multidisciplinary programmes, including PhD, degrees at the managerial level, diplomas at the supervisory level and certificates at the operational level. It will set up subject-specific schools at its campus and in other states and create a national network to standardise the quality of cooperative education and training. To create a national network, the University will try to connect more than 200 existing cooperative institutions in the next four years. To meet the skill development and capacity building needs of India's estimated number of about 40 lakh cooperative personnel and 80 lakh board members, the University will train around 20 lakh personnel of cooperative societies like Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), dairy, fisheries in the next five years. To address the shortage of qualified teachers, the University will develop a strong teacher base through PhD programmes based on cooperative studies. At present, cooperative education is limited to a few states and scattered across various institutions, which is inadequate to meet the growing demand in this sector, the release said. It added that there is currently no institutional mechanism in India to support research and development focused on innovation and affordable technologies in cooperatives, especially for rural areas. 'Keeping this in mind, a dedicated research and development council will be set up in the university which will undertake research and development in the cooperative sector and also promote it in affiliated institutions. Apart from this, it will coordinate with national and international reputed institutions to establish the world's best practices in India,' the release said. Amit Shah is also scheduled to take part in a series of key events aimed at strengthening India's cooperative movement. It is also learnt that the Home Minister likely to attend the 'Sahkar Samvad' (Dialogue on Cooperation) at Science City, in Ahmedabad, where he will engage with stakeholders, officials, and representatives of cooperative societies. The visit underscores the government's ongoing efforts to empower the cooperative sector and promote education and dialogue in this vital area of the Indian economy. On Sunday, Shah will address a special programme in Anand to mark the completion of four years of the Ministry of Cooperation. The event will be held at Amul Dairy where the Minister is expected to highlight the achievements, reforms, and future roadmap of the ministry since its formation in 2021. Established to strengthen the cooperative movement in India, the Ministry of Cooperation has played a pivotal role in policy formulation and implementation aimed at empowering cooperative institutions and enhancing grassroots participation. Amit Shah's address is likely to focus on the ministry's journey, including its initiatives in dairy, agriculture, credit societies, and rural development, with Amul -- one of India's most successful cooperative models -- serving as an appropriate venue for the occasion. (ANI)
