JAMMU, Dec 9: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today released the third edition of IAS Officers Wives Association (IASOWA), J&K Magazine ‘UDAAN’ at Convention Centre here.
Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar; Secretary General Administrative Department (GAD), Dr. Piyush Singla; President, IASOWA, Dr. Amita Mehta; senior officers and other members of the IASOWA were also present on the occasion.
Speaking after the release of magazine, Dr. Mehta applauded the efforts of IASOWA for timely publication of the magazine which covers diverse contents of public importance. He commended the management of magazine and members for establishing such a good platform to promote different kinds of social activities.
The Chief Secretary expressed happiness on the fact that despite having pressing engagements at home, the ladies have carved out time for such a noble work. He advised them to continue this good work and create awareness among public about various positive things happening on the ground through this publication.
Speaking on the occasion, President IASOWA, Dr. Amita Mehta applauded all the members of IASOWA and others associated with this publication for bringing out such a vibrant publication.
In her speech, Dr. Amita also highlighted the various activities carried out by IASOWA like donation drives, plantation drives, health camps and other events of public importance.
CS Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta releases 3rd edition of IASOWA magazine ‘UDAAN’
J&K based clothing brand becomes official styling partner for Mrs. World 2022
For the first time in the history of national and international pageants , WAZIR🍁C , a J&K based women apparel brand , founded by Ms. Chitvan Wazir , has been made the official styling partner for Mrs. India World 2022 , Mrs. Sargam Koushal for her Mrs. World 2022 pageant . Mrs. Koushal has already left for Las Vegas (USA) to represent India in the prestigious Mrs World Pageant 2022.
WAZIR. C was appointed by Mrs India Inc. Organisation to craft the official garments for Mrs. India that she shall be wearing while representing India at the international platform.
While speaking to the media , Ms. Chitvan Wazir , Founder of Wazir.C said that the garments have been designed keeping in mind the spirit of the brand and the fact that Sargam shall be representing not only our country but also shall be addressing the plight of the women artisans of Kashmir and the need to restore and revive the dying art of kashmiri handwork and pashmina.
Wazir.C is an ethical label that employs women artisans from the conflict ridden hamlets of Kashmir and intends to revive and restore the dying kashmiri heritage and handwork . The conflict prevailing in Kashmir has always caught the global eye . This conflict has left women , the most marginalised lot and the women artisans have been deprived of all sources of sustenance and livelihood given that a lot of households have lost their male breadwinners to the conflict .
Ms. Wazir further added , “Through this opportunity , the brand ,through Mrs World stage would like to being out the message of peace with our theme being “Let Peace Prevail” to the global platform so that our country is put on the right pedestal, upholding the values with which we have always been associated with – peace , equality and love .
In J&K, Congress focusses on social media to counter BJP
JAMMU: Noting that the country is under an ‘undeclared emergency’ with mainstream media blindsided with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s narratives and agendas, the Jammu and Kashmir Congress is making efforts to strengthen its social media cell.
The grand old party is of the belief that social media remains the only tool to help bust the ‘fake narratives’ of BJP and make the public aware of the ideology and activities of Congress.
A meeting of the party’s Social Media department was organised by Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Social Media Chairperson Bilal Rashid in its Jammu office on Friday.
The meeting was chaired by party’s J&K president Vikar Rasool Wani, JKPCC General Secretary Shahnawaz Choudhary and other senior leaders and social media volunteers of party.
Wani said that in today’s time of undeclared emergency under the present regime when mainstream media is not giving coverage to activities of congress party, ‘we are left with social media platforms to aware common masses about ideology and activities of our party’.
“Social media is the only tool to expose failures of BJP. We should use our platforms to highlight challenges and issues faced by common people by anti-people policies of BJP regime,” said the JKPCC chief.
Shahnawaz Choudhary said that there is urgent need to strengthen infrastructure required for smooth functioning of social media team of Congress which will ‘help us in busting fake narratives of BJP’.
Bilal Rashid said that our team will try its best to propagate message of party to common masses in addition to exposing fake narratives set by BJP in Jammu and Kashmir.
He further said that message of Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Shri Rahul Gandhi is also reaching to nook and corner of Jammu and kashmir by efforts of our volunteers.
He thanked PCC President and other senior leaders for their appreciation and support to Social Media team of Jammu and Kashmir Congress.
Various Congress leaders were present in the meeting including Pranav Shagotra, Pawan Raina, Jahanzaib Sirwal, Ritu Choudhary, Anirudh Sawhney, Deepanshu Bhat, Munish Saproo, Irshad Khatana, Jatin Raina, Jeevan Sanotra, Ankush Sudan and others.
33rd senior national Tennis Ball Cricket Championship started at MA Stadium
33rd senior national championship today inaugurated at MA Stadium Jammu. The championship is being organized by J&k Tennis Ball Cricket Association and sponsored by Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council. Chief secretary sh. Arun kumar Mehta( IAS)
was the chief guest on the occasion.where secretary sports council Ms. Nuzhat gul was guest of honor , R. K Goyal and sh. Puneet were special guest on the occasion. More then 60 teams (1200 players)from jammu and Kashmir to kanya kumari participated in this mega championship . Today j&k men’s team deafeted Telangana by 72 runs
Speaking on the occasion, Arun kumar Mehta said that organizing such programmes always boosts the morale for youth for performing their duties with more zeal and zest and with more responsibilities.
Ms. Nuzhat gul in her address observed that sports not only help in developing physical and mental health, it also develops the life skills of a student’s personality.Director youth services and sports speaking on the occasion said that constructive use of time and discipline is a major characteristic of any sportsperson. On this occasion, Rajkumar Goyal said that sports not only keeps a person fit but also develops his brain. Participation in sports inculcates patience, restraint, hard work and team spirit in the youth, which will be useful for them in the future. Puneet Arora said that in order to stay away from drugs, the youth should actively participate in sports. Only sports can save the youth from getting trapped in the clutches of drugs.
‘Everyone is frustrated in J&K youth turns to drugs
early Assembly polls require’, says, Rajesh Gupta
National Democratic Party Indian (NDPI) has demanded early Assembly polls and restoration of Statehood in
J&K.
In a meeting NDPI J&K UT president, Rajesh Gupta said, “situation in J&K has worsened due to the steps taken
in 2019 and after it. “No matter how you evaluate it-economically, politically, or by any other metric-the
situation has worsened as a result of these unfortunate events. Additionally, there are no public
representatives, such as an MLA, Minister, or Chief Minister, because elections were not held. When there are
no doctors, teachers, or even employment, where will people go? Which door will they knock on?” he asked.
“And for that reason, everyone in the area, whether a young person or a laborer, is frustrated. Despite having
the best credentials, young people lack employment and turn to drugs,”. There is a complete governance
deficit,” he said.
NDPI Chief hit at central government for downgrading the historical state and snatching rights to land and jobs
besides trade and business opportunities at the cost of locals and said that Government has failed to achieve
any of the claimed benefits of Aug, 2019 decision. He said Jammu and Kashmir is deprived of democracy for
more than three and half years and there is total uncertainty about Assembly elections and restoration of
statehood despite commitment on the floor of the house by the PM and HM.
NDPI leader said NDPI stands guarrantee to peace, harmony, dignity, restoration of statehood and rights to land
and jobs. He claimed that in J&K, the administration has punished candidates who had qualified for various jobs
as corruption and malpractices prevailed here. However communal and divisive forces are the biggest enemies
of peace and harmony and overall development of the J&K UT and people must unitedly defeat such forces for
their better future.
Blaming present government for unprecedented price rise, huge taxations of all sorts, record unemployment
and an atmosphere of authoritarian rule, NDPI leader said that a bureaucratic rule can’t be substitute to
elected government, since they are not neither answerable nor approachable to the people.
Those who attended the meeting were Umesh Manhas, S. Kuljeet Singh, Tilakraj, Rajiv Luthra, Sandeep Anand
and others
JKSSB allowed to conduct JKP SI, JE exams; DB stays judgement on writ petition
JAMMU: In a big development, a division bench of Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday stayed the judgement quashing the recruitment process for Jal Shakti Department Junior Engineer-civil and Jammu and Kashmir Police Sub Inspector.
Staying the judgement of Writ Court passed on Thursday by Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, the bench comprising of Justice Sindhu Sharma & Justice Vinod Chatterjee Koul allowed the Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) to continue with the selection process.
However, the JKSSB has been asked to withhold the results of the selection process, till the petition is decided.
The court has further granted three weeks time to JKSSB to file its response.
Mission 70: Fresh espionage thriller on Kashmir, by Poonch’s Shahid Kazmi, streaming this week
MUMBAI: Espionage dramas in the backdrop of Kashmir valley has always lured viewers from India and abroad. “Mission 70” is a high-octane Indian spy thriller and is gearing up to release simultaneously on the most-awaited new OTT platform – ‘Mask TV’ from December 9, 2022.
“Mission 70” is directed by eminent Shahid Kazmi who hails from Kashmir. He is the brother of international acclaimed filmmaker Rahat Kazmi and also has ventured into dozens of films and TV shows.
Canned exclusively in the picturesque locales of Kashmir valley and local towns including the surrounding border areas of Pakistan; the web-series is jointly produced by Chiranjeevi Bhatt and Anju Bhatt under the banner of Tag Productions.
It features famous and noted Kashmiri actors like Arjun Manhas and Sanam Zeeya in the lead roles and is ably supported by Mir Sarwar, Hussein Khan, Rani Bhan, Uday Bhatt, Mona Manhas and Raja Sarfaraz in key roles.
Director Shahid Kazmi says, “Mission 70 is a story set in Kashmir. It has an intense plot layered with patriotic and political drama with a perfect balance of entertainment and thrill. Overall with many surprises in store, the series is filled with some awe-inducing moments too.”
The director further reveals, “Interestingly this will be my third outing with lead pairs Arjun Manhas and Sanam Zeeya after doing two films with them, “Shaadi Ke Patasey” in 2019 and “Sabne Bana Di Jodi” in 2020.”
Mansie Bhatt, one of the directors of Mask TV adds, “It is one of the brilliant original spy thrillers. The story is filled with some jaw-dropping revelations and twists with excellent performance from the actors. It will be a 6-episode series of around 30-minutes duration. It is a must watch series.”
The streaming platform ‘Mask TV’ is set in a new paradigm with a bouquet of quality entertainment of all genres suitable for any age.
Speaking on the occasion, Chiranjeevi Bhatt, the producer and CEO of Mask TV says, “It is a proud moment for all of us. A dream has just come true. We all – my father, mother, sister and our team have been striving hard to realize our aspirations of reaching new heights of excellence. My mom has given us a title song for our OTT platform which I believe is the first of its kind.”
Anju Bhatt, one of the promoters and producer of this show conveys, “Music has always been my forte. I felt that having a promotional title song could easily connect with the viewers. Similarly, this show too has four melodious songs which blends with the story like a hand in glove.”
Beaming with joy, Sanjay Bhatt, the core Mentor of ‘Mask TV’ says, “I have always been a movie buff. We had even produced many successful television series for Doordarshan in the 90s. Business commitments kept me away in Hong Kong for more than 15-years. During lock down and home-stay back in India, I saw the digital world taking the drivers’ seat. As the world around us evolves, it is important that we take a more nuanced approach to understand the changing belief and habits of the consumers. Our streaming platform, ‘Mask TV’ is being launched to deliver a plethora of convenience pertaining to all important things that are consumer based and enjoyed within the comforts of home with the whole family. Be it entertainment, games, business, lifestyle, health, travel, leisure and other important aspects.”
The catalogue of Mask TV has further interesting original shows lined up like “Mussoorie House” to be streamed from December 13; “Bhookh-Kahani Ek Jaanwar Ki” slated on December 15; “Double Shades” on December 18 and “Project Angels” (specially based on transgenders for the first time) on December 20 amongst many others. Their favourite old shows telecast on Doordarshan in the 90s is also being re-aired on this OTT platform like “Manzilein” which has an ensemble of cast comprising of Alok Nath, Anang Desai, Zaakir Hussain, Anju Bhatt, Madhuri, Sanjeev, Akshay Anand, etc. It also includes the new versions of “Hunsgulle – Season 2”, “Kisse Afanti Ke” and 26- episodes of “Haal Kaisa Hai Janab Ka?”. To begin with they have a multiple package of around 35 shows which are out of the box entertainers including comedy to tickle our funny bones.
7th Blood Donation Camp organized by Shri Sain Charitable Trust
Jammu, December 9 : 7th Blood Donation Camp was organized by Shri Sain Charitable Trust (Trikuta Group of Colleges) in memory of Late Dr. Roop Lal Sharma Ji, founder chairman, Shri Sain Charitable Trust for Higher Education and Research on his Birth Anniversary.
54 volunteers from different Colleges, including Teaching and Non teaching staff, students, PG Scholars and internees participated in the camp whole heartedly.
Mrs. Suman Sharma Chairperson, Shri Sain Charitable Trust on the occasion called upon the masses to come forward voluntarily for this noble cause and she desired for conducting such camps in near future also. She also appreciated the students and the staff members of the Colleges under the Trust for their participation.
Managing Directors Mr. Ritesh Sharma and Mr. Ravish Sharma, Principal of different Colleges under the Trust, Dr. Nitin Mahajan Vice Principal, CEO’s Mrs. Japna Sharma and Mrs. Jasudha Sharma.
Mr Sunil Singh SDPO, Domana was the Chief Guest on the occasion whereas Mr Kuljeet Singh Sarpanch Raipur-B Jammu was the Guest of Honour. The Blood Donation Camp was organised in Association with Jammu Blood Donors and Welfare Society (NGO). In the end Chairperson of the Trust extended her gratitude towards SDPO Mr. Sunil Singh, Sarpanch Kuljeet Singh, Mr Vishal Arora and the Technical team of Been Enn General Hospital for the presence and support in making this event successful.
Govt should discuss India-China border issues in Parliament instead of reciting G20: Adhir Ranjan
New Delhi, Dec 9: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday said that the government should discuss the border issues between India and China instead of reciting about G20.
“In Ladakh, the Chinese Army has infiltrated and made over 200 shelters with accommodation facilities. Now, our Army isn’t allowed to patrol in farther areas. If this goes like this then the situation might get tense at Siachen Glacier,” Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said.“It’s imperative that government discuss the situation of India-China border issues (in Parliament) instead of reciting G20,” he said.
It is noteworthy that while delivering his remarks in the Parliament on the ‘Latest Developments in India’s Foreign Policy’, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India won’t tolerate China’s attempts to unilaterally change the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Jaishankar further warned that if China continues to build forces in the border area, it will have serious impact and concerns on the relationship between both the countries.
“Diplomatically, we’re clear with Chinese we won’t tolerate attempts to unilaterally change LAC. If they continue to do that and build up forces which constitute serious concerns in border areas then our relationship isn’t normal and that abnormality is evident in the last few years,” the External Affairs Minister said during his address to Rajya Sabha.
Earlier when Jaishankar met the outgoing Chinese envoy to India Sun Weidong in October, he emphasized that peace and tranquillity in the border areas are essential to maintaining bilateral ties.
“Emphasized that the development of India-China relations is guided by the 3 Mutuals. Peace and tranquillity in the border areas are essential,” Jaishankar tweeted after meeting ambassador Sun.
“The normalization of India-China relations is in the interest of both countries, of Asia and the world at large,” he said in another tweet.
Sun, who assumed office in July 2019, is leaving at a time when the two sides are trying to manage ties, following the 2020 border clash that has remained the dominant issue between the neighbours.
In his farewell remarks on Tuesday, the Chinese envoy stressed the need to resolve differences between India and China and uphold the principle of non-interference in each other’s internal affairs.
India and China have had several rounds of diplomatic and military level meetings since 2020 on the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), in the India-China border areas.
India has repeatedly emphasised said that India-China relations cannot be normal unless the border situation is stable and added that if China disturbs the peace and tranquillity in border areas, it will impact the relations further.
The G20 or Group of 20 is an intergovernmental forum of the world’s major developed and developing economies. India formally assumed the G20 Presidency on December 1.
Last month, Indonesia handed over the G20 presidency to India in the presence of PM Modi at the Bali summit for the coming year.
It comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the UK, the US, and the European Union.
The winter session of the Parliament will begin on Wednesday. The session will have a total of 17 working days. The BJP-led Central government’s agenda for the winter session of Parliament includes 16 new bills. (Agencies)
Only one Srinagar resident militant active: Police
SRINAGAR: In a major success against militancy, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has said that there is just only one Srinagar resident militant active.
A senior official said that just one resident militant is left from the Srinagar district namely Momin Gulzar, a resident of the Eidgah area. It was also conveyed that not letting the youth join the militant ranks is among the top priority of J&K police.
Further, the militancy incidents in the Srinagar district have been reduced considerably and the district is fast becoming one of the most peaceful districts of the Valley.
The officials said that this year from 1st January 2022 till date, only 2 minor law & order incidents took place—one in Shankerpora, Nowgam and another in the Maisuma area of Srinagar. Both incidents were minor in nature and were contained within minutes.
This is in contrast to when in 2018 more than 200 reported in and around 400 in 2016. “This indicates that peace is fast returning to Srinagar and efforts are on to make the peaceful atmosphere a permanent feature,” the officials said.
Earlier J&K Police chief, DGP J&K, Dilbagh Singh had informed that the number of militants both foreigners and locals have been brought to two digits after many years—(KNO)