J-K: LG Sinha pays obeisance at Daati Maa Dev Sthan in border village of Changiya
Upon his visit, LG Sinha reiterated the Government of India's commitment to the inclusive development of the border area.
'The sacred Daati Maa Dev Sthan will be brought to the religious tourism map,' the LG said.
The Lieutenant Governor prayed for the well-being of all and peace and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir.
'I also pray to Mata Daati for a safe and smooth pilgrimage for all the devotees of Shri Amarnath Ji, he said.
LG Sinha lauded the courage displayed by the residents of border villages during Operation Sindoor.
'Border areas are the first line of defence. Vibrant Village Programme is transforming our border villages through improved infrastructure, and it will be ensured that the villages of this area will be taken up under the programme,' he said.
Responding to the demands, the Lieutenant Governor assured that appropriate steps will be taken by the Centre to bring the sacred Daati Maa Dev Sthan on the religious tourism map.
The Lieutenant Governor appreciated all the members of Akhil Bharatiya Mahajan Phagetra Biradari for their valuable contribution to the development of the Daati Maa Dev Sthan.
Earlier today, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the Shri Amarnath Yatra from Jammu, amidst multi-tier security.
J-K LG Manoj Sinha lauded the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board for making excellent facilities for the Yatra.
'Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces have also maintained tight security. Devotees from all over the country are here. The enthusiasm is very high. The devotees of Bholenath have neglected all the terror attacks and have reached in huge numbers. I am hopeful that this year's Yatra would be even better than the previous ones,' he said. (ANI)
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
28 minutes ago
- Time of India
Industry ready if US trade deal doesn't materialise: CII President
Indian industry is prepared for any outcome regarding the proposed bilateral trade agreement with the United States, according to Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President Rajiv Memani, who emphasised that the country's business sector will not pursue deals that compromise national interests. In an interview with ANI, Mempraised the government's extensive consultation process with industry stakeholders before positioning India in trade negotiations. "The Indian government has given considerable time to understand industry concerns, issues and opportunities. Every industry, every size of industry has been consulted to understand how India should be positioned," he said. The CII President emphasized that there is no compulsion to conclude a deal at any cost. "There is no doubt that India will only do this deal when it is in India's interest and America's interest. Until it is not in the interest of both countries, this deal will not happen. There is no compulsion in this regard," Memani stated. Live Events Expressing readiness for either possibilty, Memani outlined the conditions under which industry would support the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). "If you ask industry whether they want this FTA on favourable terms and if we get relatively better terms compared to other countries, then industry desires this FTA," he explained. The potential benefits are significant, particularly regarding tariff reduction. "The 26 per cent tariff that has been imposed will come down and industry will get opportunities to operate there. We will remain more competitive compared to other countries," Memani noted. The CII President also highlighted the broader strategic messaging that an FTA would send: "When two countries have an FTA, it also sends a message that both countries are ready to work together." Memani acknowledged that certain sectors would face difficulties if the trade deal (with US) doesn't materialize, but emphasized industry's commitment to national interests. "It is certain that some sectors and some industries will face difficulties, but industries do not want to work in a way that harms the country. Industry wants to do this in a way that benefits the country," he said. The CII President specifically identified potential competitive challenges, particularly in the automotive sector. "If you look at auto companies, Mexico has a trade deal where tariff is almost 0 per cent. If there's a 25 per cent gap, then Mexico becomes most competitive," he explained. Memani predicted that Mexico would be the primary beneficiary if India fails to secure favorable terms, with some potential gains for Vietnam as well. "The maximum alternative replacement will come from Mexico, with some possibility from Vietnam," he said. The textiles and garments industry could face particular challenges due to Vietnam's existing advantages. "The garments industry could become slightly less competitive because Vietnam has a 20 per cent tariff," Memani observed, highlighting how existing trade relationships could impact Indian competitiveness. Memani cautioned against expecting immediate benefits even if a deal is concluded, describing trade agreements as "a long game." He emphasised that both countries would need to make adjustments to maximize benefits. "Many American companies may also invest in India to export from India. Indian companies will also have to focus on their competitiveness," he noted, suggesting that the government might need to implement reforms and support measures to help industries become more competitive. The CII President's comments reflect a mature approach to international trade negotiations, where industry supports government efforts to secure favorable terms while remaining prepared for alternative scenarios. "Trade deals are two-way. Some things will be good, while some sectors may face challenges," Memani said acknowledging the complex nature of international trade agreements and their varied impacts across different sectors of the economy.
Time of India
43 minutes ago
- Time of India
Himachal Government, administration closely monitoring situation: MP Kangana Ranaut on relief efforts in disaster-affected areas
The Member of Parliament and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut visited the Thunag subdivision in Mandi district on Sunday, amid widespread destruction and loss of lives caused by cloudbursts and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall across Himachal Pradesh . While speaking to ANI, Kangana shared the on-field report of the ' relief efforts ' by the Indian government and the administration in the flash flood-affected areas, especially Thunag subdivision. "Following the cloudburst , there is a flood-like situation here in Mandi. Road connectivity is severely affected, particularly in the Thunag area and the nearby areas. Despite this, our government and administration are closely monitoring the situation, and relief efforts are underway. Road connectivity is being restored. Our teams are in every affected area. We have made committees in the affected areas, which have their chairpersons," said Kangana Ranaut. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bank Owned Properties For Sale In Duong Bach Dang (Prices May Surprise You) Foreclosed Homes | Search ads Search Now Undo According to officials, Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is personally overseeing the relief operations and has assured full support from the state government to affected families. A spokesperson of the State Government said that the Mandi administration had distributed 1,317 food kits having 5 kg flour, 5 kg rice, one litre edible oil, one kg salt, one kg sugar, two kg pulses, 100 gm Haldi, 100 gm Mirch powder and 100 gram tea each among the affected families in the disaster hit areas. Live Events He stated that 197 food kits were made available in Thunag, 69 in Janjehli, 1,000 in Bagsaid, 40 in Dharampur, and 11 in the Chauntra area of Mandi district. He said that 160 food kits had been sent for the Janjehli area and 176 kits for the Thunag area of the Seraj assembly constituency of Mandi district today for further distribution among the disaster-affected families. He stated that 665 kits are still in stock and will be distributed as needed. On Saturday, a team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted a field visit to a village in Panchayat Jarode to extend emergency assistance to residents in disaster-affected areas. During the visit, the SDRF team surveyed the impacted areas and identified vulnerable individuals in urgent need of aid. Relief materials, including basic need kits and medical kits, were distributed to the affected families as part of the immediate response effort. The team also assessed the medical conditions of several villagers and provided essential medicines on-site to those requiring immediate care. As part of the outreach, SDRF personnel interacted with local residents to gather information about unmet needs and additional support requirements. These findings have been shared with the District Administration to ensure timely and continued relief measures. Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Mandi district administration to conduct relief and rescue operations on a war footing in the disaster-affected areas of the district, ensuring that relief reaches all those in need. The death toll in Mandi district has risen to 14 amid widespread destruction and loss of lives caused by cloudbursts and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall. The most affected areas are the Thunag subdivision, Karsog Gohar subdivision and Dharampur subdivision, DC Mandi, Apoorv Devgan said.
&w=3840&q=100)
First Post
an hour ago
- First Post
Reuters' X account blocked in India 'due to legal demand', govt sources deny raising any request
Sources in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that Reuters' X account may have been blocked due to a confusion or a technical glitch from the X side read more On Sunday (July 6), users pointed out that international news agency Reuters' X account had been blocked in India. When users tried accessing the account, a notice popped up, saying the account had been withheld 'in response to a legal demand'. However, the Indian government sources have denied raising any new request in this regard and sought an explanation from the Elon Musk-owned social media platform. Sources in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology told Network 18 that it seems to be a confusion or a technical glitch from the X side. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The government did not ask X to block Reuters. Have asked X why they have done it. So many other handles of Reuters are still available in India, which shows that the government wants Reuters in India. It seems like a technical issue or confusion from the X side," they said. Along with Reuters, the Reuters World account is also inaccessible to users in India. Confusion According to sources quoted in media reports, X seems to have acted now on a request made by the Indian government during Operation Sindoor in the month of May. The Reuters' account was not blocked then, as requested by New Delhi. However, it seems, the X officials did act on that request now. 'An order was issued on May 7 (during Operation Sindoor) but it was not enforced. X seems to have enforced that order now which is a mistake on their part. Government has reached out to X for resolving it at the earliest,' an official source said. Notably, other accounts of Reuters, such as Reuters Tech News, Reuters Fact Check, Reuters Asia, and Reuters China, are still accessible in India. This comes days after the Indian government faced criticism online for unblocking several Pakistani-origin social media handles, which were blocked during the four-day standoff with Pakistan. However, the government had to reinstate the ban within 24 hours. It's likely that the government may have now sent a new request to X to block all the handles which were targeted in the original order issued in May, thus taking down Reuters too.
