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| Uttarakhand floods: 15,000 rescued so far, scores still missing | | | | Agencies
Dehradun, June 20 : With the flash floods wreaking havoc in Uttarakhand, the relief operations are in full swing and as many as 15000 people have been rescued so far. According to ITBP Director General Ajay Chadda, all those who were stuck in Kedarnath have been rescued. He said that at least 1000 people were rescued from Gaurikund. Addressing a press conference, the ITBP DG said that around 100 paratroopers had reached Gaurikund where at least 1500 people remained stuck.
Meanwhile, food packets have also been dropped in Gaurikund and other places by Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel. Thousand personnel of the ITBP are involved in the rescue operations in the region.
Earlier, in its report to the Union Home Ministry, the Uttarakhand State Disaster Mitigation and Management Centre has said that casualties in the affected areas may run into thousands with about 90 ‘dharamashalas' (rest houses for pilgrims) swept away in the flash floods. However, the toll has been kept officially at 150. "It is a calamity that has numbed me by its sheer magnitude," Uttarakhand Chief Mi... | |
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| Government to introduce High-tech tourism infrastructure at Pahalgam : Mir | | | | ANANTNAG, June 20 : Minister for tourism Mr. Ghulam Ahmed Mir today said that Government is taking every possible step for developing the existing tourism related infrastructure by using high-tech expertise at world famous health resort Pahalgam.
This was stated by the Minister during detailed visit of Pahalgam, While inspecting various undergoing developmental works and further added that to expose the natural beauty of Kashmir throughout the world, Government is taking various steps including its publicity through various means.
Minister said that steps will be taken to create high-tech infrastructure at all tourist places including Pahalgam, so that more and more local as well as fore... | |
| | | | Power shutdown on June 22, 23, 24, 26 | | | | SRINAGAR, June 20 : According to Power Controller, Power Development Department, Kashmir, in order to carry out routine maintenance and branch cutting, power supply from the 33 KV Feeder Wanganpora-BAMK, Wanganpora-Khanyar shall be affected on June 24, 2013 from 09 a.m. to 06 p.m. and Wanganpora-Soura shall be affected on June 26, 2013 from 09 a.m. to 06 p.m.
Meanwhile, in order to carry out branch cutting of trees in the corridor and maintenance of Rawalpora-Silk Factory 33 KV line and Budgam-Budgam 33 KV line, power supply from these lines shall be affected on June 22, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 04 p.m. and June 23, 2013 from 09 a.m to 01 p.m. respectively In another communication from the dep... | |
| | | | Interaction for empowerment of Panchayats in Budgam | | | | BUDGAM, June 20 : An interaction program was conducted by the nodal officer Panchayati Raj Institution, Additional District Development Commissioner, Budgam, Ghulam Mohi ud Din Bhat in which about 200 Panchs and Sarpanchs from block Nagam and Chadura at auditorium of Boys Higher Secondary School, Nagam. The interaction program was chaired by MLC Ali Mohammad Dar. Other than BDO Nagam and BDO Chadura, blocks, Tehsil officers of 14 line departments also attended the interaction program. While speaking on the occasion Sarpanchs of various halqas brought forth matters of public importance.
Identification of beneficiaries for various programs implemented by rural development, social welfare and... | |
| | | | Public support must for prosperous J&K: Soz | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 20 : Minister for Tourism, Mr. G. A. Mir has said that Government would explore full tourism potential of Tosamaidan and its vicinity areas to attract tourists from across the globe.
Addressing a mammoth public gathering today at Shanglipora-Khag, the Minister said that a tourist circuit from Drang-Tangamarg-Tosamaidan- Drang-Magam in Baramulla would be developed, adding that in this regard the Government has already prioritized project report of Rs. 3 crore and mooted to the Centre for funding. After carving out the new destination, the tourists will be able to prolong their stay in the valley to enjoy the charming beauty of this particular resort. ... | |
| | | | On-spot registration centres opened in Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 20 : As per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) framed on the directions of Supreme Court of India, only 15000 registered Shri Amarnath Yatris would be allowed beyond Pehlgam and Baltal in a day. For the on-spot registration, as well as convenience of the yatris, for their onward journey for the pilgrimage to Shree Amarnath Ji yatra, three on spot registration centres are being opened at Jammu Railway Station, Jammu Haat and Vaishno Dham. There would be no registration centres at Pehlgam and Baltal this year. According to the Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, the decision not to have spot registration centres at Pehlgam and Baltal has... | |
| | | | 3-Day 'Baba Jitto Mela' starting from June 22 Series of events planned to attract maximum number of visitors | | | | REASI, June 20 : The District administration today finalized the arrangements for the annual 'Baba Jitto Mela'.
The 3-day fair scheduled to start from June 22 at village Agar Jitto, near Katra would feature special events planned by the government departments and private organizations to attract maximum number of visitors, particularly the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims.
The Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has asked the line departments to make in advance all the arrangements entrusted to each of them and ensure that the visitor do not face any inconvenience. To add to the attraction of the event, the Reserve Bank of India is hosting a coin show , while departments l... | |
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