x

Like our Facebook Page

   
Early Times Newspaper Jammu, Leading Newspaper Jammu
 
Breaking News :   Div Com inspects protection works on Ravi River embankment at Lakhanpur | Ajaz Jan participates in Eid-Milad-un-Nabi procession at Poonch | J&K Bank holds customer meet in Delhi | Khatana hails Next-Gen GST reforms | MLA Arvind Gupta organizes free medical camp in Ward 31 | LMD imposes Rs 1.31 lakh penalty on erring traders | CM Omar Abdullah visits Kulgam | Gupta led NC delegation participated in Eid-e-Milad Procession at Dansal | JMC issues comprehensive health advisory amid post-flood challenges | Notorious bovine smuggler booked under PSA by Police | 4.26 grams heroine like substance recovered two drug peddlers arrested | Air warriors trained for Disaster Management | Two held in Delhi for duping businessman of Rs 2.15 lakh in loan scam | As waterlogging persists post-floods, fear of Dengue outbreak grips Jammu | Life-term awarded to duo for murder | Jmu–Sgr National Highway remains shut | Jhelum water level rises to 630 Cumecs in Uri | CM Omar visits flood-hit areas of Anantnag, assures relief, flood mitigation measures | IAF, Udhampur Admin airlift 2 critical patients | MeT predicts light rains, no major activity till Sept 12 | Amid stalled talks with Centre, Ladakh leaders turn to Thupstan Chhewang | PM Modi won’t address general debate at UNGA session | Searches launched in Samba | ‘Op Sindoor’ shining testament to India's unparalleled prowess: Air Chief Marshal Singh | GST overhaul people’s reform: FM Sitharaman | Punjab Flood Tragedy | “Teachers lighting the Path: The Architect of Character” | PM Modi's "Healthy India" vision gaining strength in J&K: Balbir | Youth from J&K witness passing out parade at OTA Chennai | Maa Ko Gaali Bihar Par Bari | Eid Milad-un-Nabi observed with religious fervor in Poonch | MIER College of Education organises workshop on Novel Methods of Assessment | DDC Vice-Chairperson reviews relief, Rehabilitation efforts at landslide hit Sundla village, other parts of Majalta | DC inspects pace of restoration work on Kishtwar-Thathri stretch of NH-244 | Transport Deptt to steer UP towards development: CM Yogi | Eid Milad-un-Nabi observed with religious fervor in Poonch | KVK Reasi Trains Rural Women on Agri-entrepreneurship | SDM Gool conducts on-site assessment of damages | Doda Police Prevents Suicide Attempt, Rescues Woman, Two Children | Bakshi's All-Round Brilliance helps JU XI beat Media XI by 19 Runs in a friendly Tie | Yogi Govt set to make UP global leader in agriculture by 2047 | Ganesh Visarjan celebrated with religious fervor in Poonch | Two-week Student Induction Program for new entrants begins at SMVDU | Flag-off ceremony of Ladakh Senior Girls Football Team held | Eight LPU students join 300+ international scholars at fully funded programs in Russia | DBU Enters into MoU with HNE Health Care to Promote Research and Development | Back Issues  
 
news details
Div com reviews arrangements for Navratra Festival at Katra
9/26/2023 10:21:27 PM
Early Times Report
KATRA, Sept 26: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of the preparations for the upcoming annual Navratra festival scheduled to start from October 15, 2023, and continue till October 23, 2023.
The festival's inaugural event is planned to be held at Yog Ashram Ground Katra, followed by a Shobha Yatra and a grand event to showcase the cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir and India as a whole.
During the meeting, the Director of Tourism presented a detailed report on the scheduled programs and activities for the festival, including discussions with stakeholders for suggestions and input.
The Divisional Commissioner also conducted a thorough review of different aspects, including town beautification, sanitation, essential services, traffic management and emergency services. He instructed officers to ensure sanitation from Domel to Katra Town throughout the Navratra days.
Furthermore, arrangements for congregational programs like 'Prabhat Pheris,'; 'Mata ki Kahani' recitation; Devotional Song Competition; Ram Leela, Dangal and other cultural events were discussed.
It was noted that the Mata Kahani show would be held at the Spiritual Growth Center, while Ram Leela would be performed daily at Government Higher Secondary School Katra from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
The Garba Night and Garba Dandiya Night are scheduled for October 21st at Padma Shri Sachdev Government PG College for Women Gandhinagar Jammu.
Several other events are also proposed during the festival days, including All India Devotional song performances, Bhagwat Katha, folk festivals, Hassaya Vyang, Mata Ka Jagran, Kavi Samelan, Wrestling Competitions, programs by specially-abled children and other cultural activities.
The Divisional Commissioner instructed all concerned departments and organizers to make comprehensive arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of all programs during the Navratra festival for the convenience of pilgrims. He emphasized creating a festive ambiance and directed the Tourism Department and Municipal Committee Katra to adorn gateways and prominent locations with ornamental illuminations.
The Divisional Commissioner urged officers to coordinate their efforts, implement necessary arrangements in advance, and ensure proper regulation of traffic, foolproof security, road maintenance, street beautification, and sanitation in Katra town. He also called for regular power and water supply during Navratra days and emphasized the importance of foolproof security arrangements.
The Divisional Commissioner expressed his belief that the Navratra festival would attract more tourists and promote religious and pilgrimage tourism in the region. The CEO of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board was tasked with holding a review meeting with all stakeholders to finalize the arrangements.
The meeting was attended by CEO SMVD Shrine Board, Anshul Garg; Director Tourism, Vivekanand Rai; Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Babila Rakwal; SSP, Amit Gupta, Joint Director Information, Joint Director Tourism, SDM Katra and senior officers of the police and civil administration; representatives of various religious organizations; Presidents of Market associations; eminent citizens; and other concerned individuals.
  Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network  
  Comment on this Story  
 
 
 
Early Times Android App
STOCK UPDATE
  
BSE Sensex
NSE Nifty
 
CRICKET UPDATE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Home About Us Top Stories Local News National News Sports News Opinion Editorial ET Cetra Advertise with Us ET E-paper
 
 
J&K RELATED WEBSITES
J&K Govt. Official website
Jammu Kashmir Tourism
JKTDC
Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board
Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board
Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board
UTILITY
Train Enquiry
IRCTC
Matavaishnodevi
BSNL
Jammu Kashmir Bank
State Bank of India
PUBLIC INTEREST
Passport Department
Income Tax Department
JK CAMPA
JK GAD
IT Education
Web Site Design Services
EDUCATION
Jammu University
Jammu University Results
JKBOSE
Kashmir University
IGNOU Jammu Center
SMVDU