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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Jammu MC chief reviews cleanliness to ensure comfortable stay of pilgrimsin city
Jammu municipal corporation (JMC) commissioner Devansh Yadav on Monday took stock of cleanliness in different parts of Jammu city, including the municipal wards, where lodgements centres have been established for pilgrims of Amarnath Yatra. The municipal chief also examined the deployment of vehicles, waste collection points and treatment facilities and instructed the teams to remain vigilant and responsive, especially at sensitive and crowded spots. (HT representatives) The JMC chief visited Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas, Vikram Chowk, Jewel, Kacchi Chowni, Parade Area, Karan Nagar, Amphalla, Rehari and Narwal and other areas witnessing huge footfall of pilgrims. He took stock of the sanitation operations and interacted with the staff and officials deployed at these locations. He checked the condition of streets, public areas and waste management facilities. He also reviewed the attendance of sanitation workers across different wards and expressed displeasure over the absence of some staff members. He directed the health officer to take strict disciplinary action against the absentee employees to ensure that no lapses occur in maintaining cleanliness. He also examined the deployment of vehicles, waste collection points and treatment facilities and instructed the teams to remain vigilant and responsive, especially at sensitive and crowded spots. He emphasised that maintaining a clean, hygienic and welcoming environment for pilgrims and residents is the top priority for the Jammu MC. Meanwhile, Reasi deputy commissioner Nidhi Malik, who also serves as the vice chairperson of the Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board (SSKSB) on Monday inaugurated the Shrawan Mahotsav at the revered Shiv Khori Shrine. The event was organised in collaboration with the tourism department and the Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board, adding grandeur and coordinated planning to the religious event. The Mahotsav commenced with a grand Kavad Yatra, which started from the Darshani Deodi at Ransoo Base Camp and culminated at the holy cave shrine of Lord Shiva. The deputy commissioner along with devotees, carrying ornately decorated Kavad on their shoulders, chanted religious hymns. The Shrawan Mahotsav will feature cultural and religious programmes like the Kavad Yatra to be held every Monday of the month. The Shiv Puran Katha will be held from July 27 to August 4 and a bhajan sandhya will be organised on August 4.
India Gazette
02-07-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Uttar Pradesh: Authorities tighten food safety rules in Hapur ahead of Kanwar Yatra
Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 2 (ANI): The authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur tightened food safety rules to ensure the hygiene of food shops during the Kanwar Yatra. The administration has made it mandatory for all shops along the yatra route to have proper licenses and clearly display the owner's original name. District Magistrate Hapur Abhishek Pandey said the guidelines follow Supreme Court directions and Food Safety Department rules, and enforcement will be carried out accordingly. Strict action will be taken against those who violate these rules. Speaking to ANI, Abhishek Pandey said, 'Supreme Court has given clear guidelines in this regard and the Food Safety Department also has very clear-cut guidelines on how the name of the proprietor should and should not be mentioned on such establishments. Action will be taken by following those guidelines and following the instructions of the Supreme Court.' 'The officers of the Food Safety Department have been instructed to keep moving on the mobile squad continuously. They have started their action right now so that adulterated or fake food items are not served to the public during Kanwar,' Pandey said. A shopkeeper, Kapil Tomar, who runs the restaurant, said that the restaurant is on Delhi Road and is purely vegetarian. 'There will be no problem during the Kavad Yatra. Garlic and onion have been banned, the rate list has been made, and it is very good. There will be no problem,' Tomar said. Chicken shop owner Shahzad, who runs a biryani cart on Delhi Road, said he will close his shop on the 10th as the Kanwar Yatra begins. He explained that he closes his shop during the month of Sawan to respect the devotees. Shahzad also mentioned that flowers are showered on the Kanwariyas, showing respect for everyone's religion. In the Kanwar Yatra procession, Kanwariyas collect water from a river and carry it hundreds of kilometres to offer it to the shrines of Lord Shiva. According to Hindu beliefs, Parshuram, a devotee of Shiva and Lord Vishnu's avatar, participated in the initial procession. Devotees across the country perform worship, fasting and pilgrimage dedicated to the Lord Shiva. (ANI)
