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United News of India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- United News of India
LG meets leaders, discusses preparations for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra
Srinagar, Jun 26 (UNI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday held a meeting with political leaders at Raj Bhawan Srinagar and discussed the preparations for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, which is scheduled to begin from July 3. The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah; Sat Sharma, Dr. Nirmal Singh and Kavinder Gupta (BJP); Tara Chand and Ghulam Ahmad Mir (Indian National Congress); Showkat Ahmad Mir and Jagdish Singh Azad (National Conference); Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami (CPIM); Sajad Gani Lone (J&K Peoples Conference); Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari (J&K Apni Party); Iltaja Mufti (PDP) and Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen Shah (J&K People's Democratic Front). The Lieutenant Governor shared the dedicated efforts made by the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, Administration, J&K Police, Security Forces and all the stakeholders for the safe and successful conduct of the holy Yatra. 'With the blessings of Baba Amaranth, and the significant enhancements to essential facilities and services, this year's pilgrimage promises to be memorable and spiritually enriching for devotees. It will also mark the beginning of a new chapter for Jammu Kashmir', the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor welcomed the suggestions and inputs received from the senior political leaders and sought their cooperation to make the yatra more convenient and hassle-free for the devotees of Shri Amarnath Ji. 'The leaders of all political parties are members of the J&K family and I believe pilgrimage to Shri Amarnath Ji is the socio-cultural responsibility of this family. We must walk shoulder to shoulder with a resolve to welcome all devotees and make Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra a huge success,' the Lieutenant Governor said. Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah and all the senior leaders reiterated their commitment and assured every support to the holy pilgrimage. Amarnath Yatra is woven into Jammu Kashmir's composite culture and is also crucial for the region's economy. The smooth and successful conduct of this sacred pilgrimage is our shared responsibility, they said. The senior leaders also urged the people of Jammu & Kashmir to warmly welcome the devotees and play their vital role as key stakeholders in the Yatra. Condemning the Pahalgam Terror Attack, the Political leaders said the way the people of Kashmir valley, irrespective of their political ideologies came out on streets against terrorism sent a strong message to the adversary that violence has no place in our society. UNI MJR RKM
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Business Standard
19 hours ago
- Business Standard
J&K Police urge Amarnath pilgrims to travel in convoys for safety
Jammu and Kashmir Police have urged Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to avoid independent travel and join official convoys for safety, days ahead of the annual pilgrimage. In a small advisory on X, Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Jammu said, Shri Amarnath Ji yatra pilgrims who wish to start their yatra from Jammu are advised to join only the official convoys for a safe and secure journey. - Avoid independent travel The Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to begin from July 3 and will continue till August 9. The advisory comes around the time when a counter-terror operation is underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district. Officials confirmed on Thursday that four Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists are trapped in a forested area in Udhampur district with security forces attempting to neutralise them, PTI reported. The operation was launched following specific intelligence, after which a joint party search was launched by the Indian Army and Jammu & Kashmir in the Bihali area of Basantgarh. The 13th Battalion of the NDRF carried out a drill that included various emergency scenarios, rescue operations, medical assistance, and support for the yatra and its pilgrims, the official said, as quoted by PTI. Moreover, the lodging facilities in the district were also inspected by Udhampur Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai. 'All arrangements have been put in place. The Udhampur district houses 26 lodgement centres with a capacity to accommodate 6,500 pilgrims. We have established centres to house pilgrims in case of any weather-related or other emergencies,' she said, as quoted by PTI.
