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JAMMU: The Labour Department of Jammu and Kashmir today commenced the registration process for service providers participating in the Shri AmarnathJi Yatra2025. The registration process was formally launched by the Labour Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir, Charandeep Singh.
The programme was attended by Deputy Labour Commissioner Central/Jammu/Kashmir, Assistant Labour Commissioners (ALCs) virtually along with a large number of service providers, who connected from their respective designated locations across the Union Territory. The registration drive is specifically meant for essential support personnel involved in the Yatra, such as pony wallas, palkiwallas, pithuwallas and hawkers, who play a crucial role in assisting pilgrims during the sacred journey.
The registration process is being conducted online through the portal of the Shri AmarnathJi Shrine Board, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Board. The entire process is fully digital and streamlined, ensuring transparency and convenience for all stakeholders.
During the session, the Labour Commissioner engaged directly with the service providers, who brought forth several concerns and suggestions related to their work and welfare. The Labour Commissioner assured them that all genuine grievances would be addressed on priority, and that the department is committed to ensuring fair and efficient facilitation of their services.
“This registration process is a key component of our operational readiness for the Shri AmarnathJi Yatra 2025,” Commissioner said and added “The contributions of these service providers are invaluable, and we aim to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.”
The Labour Commissioner has appealed to all eligible service providers to complete their registration at the earliest through their respective ALC offices. He also urged for early registration to avoid any last-minute rush or procedural inconvenience, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for both service providers and the administration.
JAMMU: A focused initiative to amplify voter awareness among the student community and Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs) in the Nagrota Assembly Constituency has been launched through the innovative “Democracy on Wheels” campaign. This specially outfitted vanity van aims to engage young and future voters during the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SSR).
Launch of this targeted SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) activity was spearheaded by the Additional Chief Electoral Officer (ACEO), Jammu and Kashmir, Rahul Sharma. The event saw the participation of key officials, including Special Secretary, Dr. Narupa Rai, Nodal Officer for SVEEP, Akhtar Hussain Qazi, Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), Vinay Kumar Sharma and Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) Dansal, Ranveer Jamwal.
“Democracy on Wheels” will serve as a mobile educational platform, specifically designed to reach students and ELC members in various educational institutions and community centers within the Nagrota constituency. Equipped with interactive tools, informative materials, and dedicated personnel, the van will provide on-the-spot voter registration assistance and address queries related to the electoral process.
Rahul Sharma emphasized the crucial role of young voters in strengthening democracy. He highlighted the importance of engaging with students and ELCs to ensure they are well-informed about their electoral rights and responsibilities. He stated, “Empowering the student fraternity with electoral literacy is vital for building a robust and participative democracy. ‘Democracy on Wheel’ is a strategic step towards achieving this goal.”
Dr. Narupa Rai underscored the commitment of the election machinery towards fostering a culture of informed and responsible voting. She noted that engaging with students through ELCs and initiatives like “Democracy on Wheels” is essential for cultivating future leaders and active citizens.
Akhtar Hussain Qazi elaborated on the specific strategies employed to engage with students, including interactive workshops, demonstrations, and the distribution of educational resources. He expressed optimism that the campaign will significantly boost voter registration and awareness among the youth.
The “Democracy on Wheels” van will be actively visiting educational institutions and ELCs across the Nagrota Assembly constituency in the coming days, providing information and facilitating voter registration. Students and ELC members are encouraged to participate in the activities and avail themselves of the resources offered.
SRINAGAR: In a significant step toward implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, International Delhi Public School (IDPS), Zakura Srinagar organized a one-of-a-kind educational event at school campus, featuring immersive Planetarium Shows titled “Wonders of Space” and an advanced 3D Virtual Reality (VR) experience. The program brought science and space exploration alive for students from Class 1st to Class 10th through interactive and visually captivating experiences.
The event witnessed the esteemed presence of Syed Shabir Joint Director of the School Education Department (Central Kashmir) as the Chief Guest; Ghulam Hassan ZEO Gulab Bagh; Showkat Mohammad Chowdary, Chairman IDPS Srinagar; S. M. F. Andrabi Director Operations for Kashmir and Ladakh; Miss Anisa Mehraj Vice Principal; Miss Saima Qazi Cambridge Wing Head along with parent body members and teachers. Also representatives from Mystery Domes, the company that facilitated the planetarium experience.
Speaking on the occasion, Syed Shabir, Joint Director DESK (Central Kashmir) commended IDPS Srinagar for organizing such a meaningful and well-structured educational event. He highlighted that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is currently under implementation and initiatives like this are very crucial to advancing its vision. “Experiential learning and active student participation are essential aspects of NEP 2020. Events like today's, which focused on galaxies, robotics and hands-on science lab experiences, play a vital role in enhancing students' exposure and practical understanding. This kind of engagement aligns perfectly with NEP’s goals and helps push forward its practical implementation,” he stated.
Syed Shabir further emphasized that NEP 2020 is a broad and transformative vision for the future of education and its successful execution requires consistent efforts from all educational stakeholders. “We have already started implementing parts of the policy across all institutions in Kashmir. I have directed cluster heads and heads of institutions to encourage similar initiatives, ensuring that more schools adopt these innovative teaching methods. Involvement of technical heads, IT experts and edu leaders at such events will further reinforce the mission.
I urge all the educators to actively contribute to NEP implementation within their capacities. While some reforms will take time and government intervention, others—like involving students in real-world learning—can be done at the school level. Take students out, show them how things work and help them gain real, practical experience. That is how we bring true change in education,” he concluded.
A team from Mystery Domes—an international company that specializes in mobile planetarium shows across countries including India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Rwanda was specially invited by Director Operations IDPS Srinagar for this program. Mystery Domes brings high-quality, immersive astronomy-based educational content to schools and universities across the world. The session was led by the company's Vice President, Mohammad Riyas, who has pioneered numerous science outreach programs in multiple countries.
Mohammad Riyas, Vice President of Mystery Domes, shared his thoughts “Our mission is to make the wonders of the universe accessible to every child, no matter where they are. The dome environment creates an unforgettable learning experience that sparks imagination, curiosity and a lifelong interest in science. It was an honour to collaborate with IDPS Srinagar and witness such enthusiastic participation from students.”
Chairman IDPS Showkat Mohammad Chowdhary shared his commitment to innovation in education, “At IDPS Srinagar, we are not just preparing students for exams — we are preparing them for the future. Our mission is to ignite curiosity, foster innovation, and equip young minds with the skills needed for tomorrow’s world. With AI and Robotics programs launching soon, we are proud to lead the way in building a truly future-ready learning environment.”
S. M. F. Andrabi, Director of Operations, IDPS, lauded the initiative and remarked “Bringing advanced educational innovations like the planetarium and VR technology to our students is more than just an event. At IDPS Srinagar, we are committed to transforming learning into an experience that inspires and empowers. The upcoming launch of AI and Robotics programs marks our next bold stride toward a future where every student is equipped to thrive in a tech-driven world.”
Vice Principal, IDPS Srinagar, Miss Anisa Mehraj , reflected on the event’s success, says “Witnessing our students embark on a virtual journey through space was truly inspiring. The wonder in their eyes and their eagerness to learn reaffirmed the incredible power of experiential education. When learning becomes an experience rather than just a lesson, it leaves a lasting impact and that’s the kind of education we strive to provide every single day at IDPS”.
Miss Saima Qazi, Head of the Cambridge Wing at IDPS Srinagar, emphasized the broader significance of the event, stating “Initiatives like these don’t just teach science — they cultivate global awareness, critical thinking and a spirit of exploration in our students. By blending technology with imagination, we’re helping learners connect with the world beyond textbooks. It’s heartening to see parents recognize and support this forward-thinking approach to education.”
The students were equally thrilled. 'It felt like I was really walking in space! We learned about galaxies, black holes, and even launched rockets virtually. I'm super excited about the upcoming programs,' said one student.
The event marked a significant milestone for IDPS Srinagar in making modern education more interactive and enjoyable. With the promise of more tech-integrated programs in the near future, the school continues to pioneer NEP 2020's mission of a holistic and future-ready education system.
JAMMU: In the wake of a severe windstorm that disrupted the power supply across various parts of the Jammu region, the Managing Director (MD), Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited (JPDCL), springing into action, launched a vigorous restoration drive, ensuring around the clock works to bring back the shattered power scenario on track.
Soon after the storm subsided, the MD JPDCL conducted a detailed assessment and directed the Chief Engineer and concerned Executive Engineers to initiate urgent restoration measures across all affected areas. The MD was apprised of major outages including the tripping of 220 KV Salal Circuit-1&2, 220 KV Jatwal Transmission line feeding Grid Station Gladni, 220 KV burn Kishanpur feeding grid station Burn, thereby affecting almost all 132KV/33KV Grid stations including 132kV Rajouri Grid, 132kV Canal Grid, 132kV Gladni Grid, Samba Ckt-2, Manwal Grid and a technical snag at the 220/132/33kV Grid Station in Ramban.
To keep the public informed, the MD instructed all the concerned officials to actively update the restoration status of their respective areas through local awareness channels. He also coordinated with the Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, to mobilise the necessary machinery for clearance of uprooted trees obstructing the restoration works. Further, instructions were issued to all field teams to conduct physical patrolling to check line snapping and initiate restoration wherever possible, without waiting for complete restoration of the 220/132kV systems.
Key milestones achieved during the night included re-energising of 132kV Canal Grid, 132kV Kalakote Grid and 132kV Karra Grid, along with all lines from Kathua Grid, restoration of 132kV line from Udhampur, charging of one circuit of the Gladni Grid and restoration of nearly 90% of the transmission lines by around 12.30 pm midnight. The power load for Jammu Province was recorded at 190 MW at 1 pm, 948 MW at around 6 pm and by around 7:00 pm it had reached 1000 MW.
As of 7:00 pm today, nearly 24 hours after the windstorm, the power supply restoration status stands at 93% for 11 kV feeders and 96.49% for 33 kV feeders. Overall, more than 95% of the power supply has been successfully restored across the Jammu region, with restoration works continuing on war footing in the remaining areas.
The MD JPDCL has emphasized the need to expedite the remaining restoration activities, ensuring minimal inconvenience to the public. “JPDCL remains committed towards restoring full normalcy at the earliest and grateful to the public for their patience and cooperation during this challenging period”, he maintained.
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today directed all the concerned Departments and agencies to work in synergy for making the Hajj-2025 a hassle free and seamless experience for the intending pilgrims.
Chairing a high level meeting to review the arrangements made for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, the Divisional Commissioner issued a slew of directions to the officers and instructed them to intensify preparations for the foolproof arrangements for the intending pilgrims and ensure their smooth departure.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of almost all the districts of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh UTs, Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Director Airports Authority of India besides officers and representatives from various line departments including Police, Emigration & Customs, R&B, PHE, KPDCL, MED, Traffic, Transport, Information, Hospitality & Protocol, Health, Haj Committee, Police, CISF, Airforce, J&K Bank and other concerned Agencies.
While highlighting the significance of Hajj, the Div Com urged the DCs to immediately activate the Hajj Cells in their respective offices to monitor all the preparations with respect to facilitation of pilgrims in their respective districts. He directed the Health department to establish medical camps for timely vaccination of pilgrims in their respective districts so that all the selected pilgrims are protected and certificates of vaccination are issued in their favour well in time.
The meeting was informed that this year Haj flights are scheduled to begin from May 4, 2025, from Srinagar to Saudi Arabia, with the final flight carrying pilgrims set to leave on May 15, 2025.
Underlining the need of sufficient Foreign Exchange at Banks, Haj House Bemina and Srinagar Airport, the Divisional Commissioner directed the J&K Bank authorities to ensure availability of adequate forex so that pilgrims don't face any inconvenience in obtaining Saudi currency.
The Div Com also directed PHE , KPDCL and SMC to ensure uninterrupted civil amenities at Haj House including electricity, sanitation & water supply. He also directed immediate repairs of interior roads for smooth riding surfaces. He also directed officials to make sufficient arrangements for boarding & lodging facilities at Haj House for the pilgrims from Jammu and Ladakh while factoring in road and weather conditions.
The Div Com asked the Customs & Immigration Departments to make special arrangements at the Airport for hassle-free clearance of the intending pilgrims by timely installation of adequate X-Ray machines and technical staff at Haj House.
To facilitate seamless movement of Haj Convoy vehicles, the Div Com directed the Traffic Department to chalk out a meticulous plan for smooth movement of pilgrim buses & luggage vehicles from Haj House Bemina to Srinagar Airport. He also instructed SSP Traffic Rural to ensure smooth movement of vehicles ferrying Haj pilgrims from Ladakh to Srinagar Haj House.
To ensure close coordination & synergy among departments, Div Com directed creating a dedicated Whatsapp group of the concerned officers for timely dissemination of information and updates regarding flights & other advisories.
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