JAMMU, Oct 24: The Meteorological (MeT) department on Monday forecast dry weather with hazy mornings and evenings during the next 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir.
Weather was dry in the union Territory during the last 24 hours.
“Dry weather with hazy mornings/evenings is likely in J&K during the next 24 hours”, an official of the MeT department said.
Meanwhile, Srinagar recorded 3.7 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam zero and Gulmarg 0.5 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature this morning.
Drass town in Ladakh region had minus 4.1 degree, Kargil minus 1.2 and Leh minus 1.8, while

Jammu clocked 14.2, Katra 13.6, Batote 7.5, Banihal 5 and Bhaderwah 5.3 degrees. (Agencies)

Kishtwar 23 Oct:- Thakur Randeep Bhandari Youth Leader of Azad led DAP Kishtwar have lashed out at Dr.Jatinder Singh MOS PMO, slamed his visit to Kishtwar only an eye wash and alleged he has done nothing new for Kishtwar. Bhandari claimed that Singh has done nothing for the development of Kishtwar and in last 8 Years as MP he only visited Kishtwar 6 times and added that it was tenture of Ghulam Nabi Azad Kishtwar got District keeping all parameters in considerstion and all now Kishtwar is hub of development and when he visit Kishwar he only recall old work because he got nothing to show and he remind one thing that GMC at Doda was announced by Ghulam Nabi Azad. Bhandari advised Singh to check fact before commenting and he must go and check his adopted village Bhatan Nagseni which is zero in development at this time.

By King RJ

Bhadarwah: To engage youths in positive activities and to provide them a platform to showcase their talent, Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) Doda, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India organised a one day ‘District Level Yuva Utsav’ at Community Hall, Bhadarwah under the aegis of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”.

The event was organised on the theme “Sense of Duty among the Citizens”. Six different events including Young Artist Camp, Young Writers Contest, Photography Contest, Declamation Contest, Cultural Fest and Yuva Samvaad were held during the day long event.

Dhanater Singh, Chairman District Development Council Doda was the Chief Guest where as Dil Mir Choudhary, ADC Bhadarwah was the Guest of Honor. While Aftab Alam SP Bhadarwah was the Special Guest of the programme. Yousaf Ul Umar, EO MC Bhaderwah also attended the event along with Jury members belonging to different academic backgrounds.

At the outset, Khushal Gupta, District Youth Officer welcomed the guests and participants and briefed about the objectives of organising such events.

Thereafter more than 500 young boys and girls showed their talent in their respective categories. Cultural teams belonging to the remotest corners of the district made the event more colourful. After the competitive events, Prizes and Certificates were distributed among the winners of all events followed by the addresses of all guests.

Dhanater Singh (DDC Chairman) welcomed such initiatives being undertaken by NYK Doda to provide platform to the youngsters and extended his cooperation towards such nation building events. He welcomed all the participants on the land of Bhaderwah. 

Dil Mir Choudhary, ADC Bhadarwah also encouraged the youth and spoke about the various initiatives being taken by district administration to uplift the youth of rural areas. Aftab Alam SP Bhadarwah lauded the efforts of NYK Doda to bring the youth under one platform and guided the participants to remain away from Drug Addiction and come towards nation building activities.

Participants Mehr-Ul-Nisa and others expressed their gratitude to the organizers for providing them an opportunity to perform and showcase their talent.

7th Ayurveda Day celebrated with enthusiasm at Govt. Ayuvedic Medical College Akhnoor with the theme Har Din Har Ghar Ayurveda (Ayurveda Everyday, Ayurveda Everywhere) to promote Ayurveda in leading a healthy life. Principal Prof. (Dr.) Shashi Sudhan in her address emphasis to adopt Ayurveda not only for treatment but also for prevention of disease process, so that burden of disease can be decreased. The programme commenced with Lamp lighting ceremony, Dhanwantri Vandana followed by a amazing skit on Lord Dhanwantri’s Avataran & Samudra Manthan presented by BAMS students under guidance of Dr. Sheetal Sharma & Dr. Anupama Thakur, department of Samhita & Siddhanta, GAMC Akhnoor. Dravyaguna department organized a workshop on Ayurveda in the Kitchen in which Dr. Rajesh Sharma & Dr. Dheeraj Khajuria explained the importance and scientific value of various herbs (spices) used in the kitchen like cumin seeds in anaemia, Tamarind in liver disorders, Clove for toothache, Trikatu most essential spices (Black Pepper, Long Pepper, Dry Ginger) for recurrent cough and obesity (in children). A Health check-up and free investigation camp organized by department of Roga Nidana under the leadership of Dr. Priya Puesh Pargotra, Associate Professor, GAMC. The function was attended by Accounts Officer, Statistical Officer, Faculty members, Non teaching staff, Hospital staff and BAMS students. Vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Twinkle Gupta, Associate Professor, GAMC.

Regards

Dr Abhishek Magotra

JAMMU, Oct 23: Police detained a truck driver on Sunday after heroin weighing more than 21 kg was seized from his vehicle on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur.
”During the checking of vehicles at Zero Point on the highway at Chenani, a truck coming from Kashmir and driven by Kulwinder Singh of Punjab’s Nawanshahr was intercepted,” Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Mukesh Singh said.
On a search of the vehicle, 18 packets of heroin, weighing around 21.5 kg, were seized, he added.
The seized contraband is worth crores of rupees in the international market, the officer said.
The truck driver has been detained and is being questioned, he added. (Agencies)

JAMMU, Oct 23: The festivities of Diwali have begun and Indian Army soldiers in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, celebrated Diwali at the last Army post near LoC at 10,000 feet altitude. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on October 24.
An army soldier said, “We wish a very Happy Diwali to all Indians on the occasion of Diwali. Don’t worry about anything. Indian Army is present at the last post in LoC Poonch.”
Earlier, Indian Army soldiers posted along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector also celebrated Diwali by lighting oil lamps. The Jawans performed Lakshmi pooja, singing Lakshmi-Ganesh arti and also burst crackers to celebrate the auspicious festival.
“I want to wish the countrymen a very happy Diwali and assure them that our soldiers are alert and are keeping a vigil on the border,” Col Iqbal Singh said. (Agencies)

JAMMU, Oct 23: Weather was mainly dry in Jammu and Kashmir during the last 24 hours as the Meteorological (MeT) office said on Sunday that same conditions are likely to continue.
“Weather is likely to remain mainly dry with clear sky in J&K during the next 24 hours,” an official of the MeT department said.
Jammu had 14.1, Katra 13, Batote 7.2, Banihal 5.6 and Bhaderwah 5.1 as the minimum temperature.
Srinagar had 3.6, Pahalgam minus 0.6 and Gulmarg minus 1.2 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature.
Drass town in Ladakh region had minus 4.7, Kargil minus 1.8 and Leh minus 2.9 as the minimum temperature. (AGENCIES)