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SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah this morning accorded a warm send-off to the first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir, extending his best wishes for their safe journey and smooth performance of Manasik-e-Hajj. The Chief Minister arrived at Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport Srinagar early this morning, where he interacted with the pilgrims before their departure. A total of 178 pilgrims boarded a direct flight to Saudi Arabia.
While interacting with the pilgrims, the Chief Minister expressed his hope for their well-being and a spiritually fulfilling Haj-e-Baitullah. He urged them to pray for lasting peace, prosperity and progress in Jammu and Kashmir, and for protection of its people from suffering and adversity.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by his Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, Additional Chief Secretary to CM Dheeraj Gupta, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri and other concerned. The pilgrims expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for the elaborate and efficient arrangements made at both the Hajj House and Srinagar International Airport.
Elaborate facilities have been put in place for the convenience of the pilgrims, including smooth transportation, boarding & lodging, luggage verification, security screening, refreshment, food, prayer arrangements, distribution of travel documents and prompt issuance of boarding passes.
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today flagged off the first batch of Haj pilgrims of the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir from Srinagar International Airport. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the pilgrims and extended his greetings and best wishes for a safe pilgrimage and a truly fulfilling spiritual experience. He prayed for peace and prosperity of J&K UT and well-being of one and all.
“I extend my heartiest greetings and felicitations to pilgrims undertaking the sacred Haj journey. The divine pilgrimage is a call from almighty and a cherished and life-long dream. The central government is committed to ensure best possible arrangements for the well-being of pilgrims and their sacred pilgrimage,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
This year, around 3622 pilgrims from Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir will perform Haj pilgrimage. Srinagar International Airport is scheduled to operate 11 flights between 4th to 15th May 2025, facilitating approximately 3132 Haj pilgrims from J&K, and 242 from UT of Ladakh. The Haj pilgrims will be received by the Consulate General of India, Ministry of External Affairs, GoI, at Jeddah. The Lieutenant Governor also recognised and appreciated the support by all the stakeholders for successful organisation of holy pilgrimage.
Shri Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister; Shri Dheeraj Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary; Shri Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Shri Vidhi Kumar Birdi, IGP Kashmir; Shri Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner Budgam and members of J&K Haj Committee, senior officers of Airport Authority, Civil and Police administration were present on the occasion.
KATRA: Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) in Collaboration with National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Cadet Corps (NCC), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) organized a one day national workshop on “PoSH Act and UGC (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment) Regulations, 2015” at Matrika Auditorium, SMVDU. The Constitution of India provides the legal right to have a safe workplace and educational institution campus.
Sexual harassment at the workplace is a gross violation of it. The sexual Harassment of Women at Work - place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and the University Grants Commission (Prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions) Regulations, 2015 provide clear guidance on this sensitive matter.
The objective of this one day event was to spread the awareness among the stakeholders of SMVDU in particular and higher educational institutions in general for preventing such criminal offences. The welcome address of the workshop was delivered by Dr. KakaliMajumdar, Presiding Officer, ICC, SMVDU. Ms. Jyoti Solaria, a PoSH Consultant, Corporate Trainer and Workplace Wellness Coach was the Guest Speaker. Ms Solaria focused on the aspect of ‘Awareness to Action’.
She pointed out that unwelcoming sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, making sexually coloured remarks and other verbal and physical conduct of sexual nature at the workplace etc. are the types of sexual harassment and are covered under PoSHAct. Ms Solaria also made the audience aware of ‘QUID PRO QUO’, ‘HOSTILEWORK ENVIRONMENT’ and other related situations.
The speaker also highlighted the rights available to the complainant. As part of the workshop, NCC cadets and NSS volunteers of SMVDU delivered thought- provoking skit, songs and poems centered around the themes of gender sensitivity, dignity, and safe campus environments. The university administration appreciated the involvement of NCC and NSS units, commending them for using artistic expression and outreach as effective tools topromote respect, equality, and safety. Their participation added meaningful depth to theworkshop’s objectives and left a lasting impact on all attendees.
Sh. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Registrar, SMVDU (JKAS) handed over the memento to the honouredguest. Faculty members, Non-teaching staff and students of SMVDU and SMVD College of Nursing attended the workshop. The organizing committee of the workshop comprised of Dr. KakaliMajumdar, Mr. Rajesh Sharma, Ms. Ritu Sharma, Members of the ICC; Dr. Rajiv Kumar, the Coordinators of NSS Unit; Dr. Varun Dutta from NCC Unit of SMVDU, Mr. Jaipal Singh Jamwal, Staff associated with ICC and student volunteers of NSS & NCC. The one day workshop concluded with an Awareness Rally.
JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir, welcomes the Government of India’s decision to deport all illegally staying or overstaying Pakistani nationals from Indian territory after the GOI’s decision to deport all the Pakistanis. This was stated by Adv. Sunil Sethi, Chief Spokesperson, J&K BJP, who accompanied by Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia, Spokesperson, and Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Media Incharge, was addressing a press conference at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.
While addressing the media persons, Sunil Sethi said that whatever may be circumstances or the justifications, these overstaying Pakistanis even if staying for a larger period and having matrimonial relation with Indian Citizens have no right to stay in India, neither they have a right to claim LTV (Long Term Visa) merely on this emotional ground.
It is asserted that such individuals may be potential sleeper cells, and there is a possibility that some of them have been planted by the ISI as part of a nefarious design. “Pleading their claims for the Political gains or sympathy is fraught with the danger of playing with the security of the nation”, Sethi said. BJP further asserts that the incident like Pahalgam could not be possible without the local support suggesting the possible involvement of some local persons. However, the majority of Kashmiris have strongly opposed the terror attack and have extended help to the terror victims, said Sethi.
For the first time the whole of Kashmir has stood as ‘one voice’ against the Pakistan sponsored terrorism which proves that Kashmir has moved away from politics of terror ‘post-2019’ and now a common Kashmiri has the courage and the commitment against the terrorists and their mastermind.
Welcoming the Government of India’s decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty, Sethi noted that the people of Jammu & Kashmir had long awaited this move, which will enable better use of river waters for regional development. He also criticized the historical Shimla Agreement, stating it worked against India’s strategic interests despite the country’s advantageous position post-war.
It is also noted that in the All Party Meeting and in the Assembly of Jammu & Kashmir, it was unanimously resolved to welcome the steps of the Government of India post terror attack. India believes that terrorism cannot be eradicated until its root causes and infrastructure are dismantled. Pakistan, plagued by its policy of supporting terrorism, is now facing an internal crisis. In contrast, the Indian government enjoys support from all quarters, including the opposition on matters of national security.
It was further emphasized that the international community has come forward in support of India in its fight against terrorism. The Indian government and armed forces are fully capable of ensuring the safety of its citizens, and the Indian people stand firmly behind their forces on issues of national security.
Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia, in his address, said that it is a pity that the residents of Pakistan had been ruled by those who never believed in democracy and suppressed the original civil/development matters by adopting terrorism as its policy. He asked the Pakistani nationals to stand against the Pakistan Army which is hell bent on killing democracy and ruining the future of their kids just for their vested interests.
SRINAGAR: To sensitise students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and encourage them to help eradicating the menace of drugs from the society, district administration Srinagar today organized an awareness programme on drug de-addiction at Government Boys High School (GBHS) Panzinara.
The event was held on the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat as a part of an ongoing Drug Free Jammu and Kashmir initiative of the government to educate school children, staff members, and local residents about the growing menace of drug addiction and the collective responsibility to curb it.
During the event, informative sessions addressing the physical, mental, and social consequences of substance abuse were held to effectively sensitize the participants. The program witnessed active participation from school faculty, students, local community members, and officials from various departments.
The event featured active participation from departmental resource persons representing social welfare, police, health, education, excise and others, all working together to raise awareness among students and the local population. Students contributed through speeches, skits, and discussions, further emphasizing the message. Block Development Officer Panzinara emphasized the crucial role of education, awareness, and community involvement in eradicating the menace of drugs from society.
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