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Hans India
an hour ago
- Hans India
Amarnath Yatra: Token distribution for registration begins in Jammu
Jammu: Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, the token distribution centre for offline registration of the pilgrims was operationalised here on Monday, even as the authorities successfully conducted a dry run of the arrangements along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, officials said. The 38-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine of Amarnath will commence from the twin tracks — the traw ditional 48-km-long Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14-km shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal district — on July 3. The first batch of pilgrims will leave for Kashmir from the Jammu-based Bhagwati Nagar base camp on July 2. Authorities on Monday opened the token distribution centre at Saraswati Dham in Jammu, drawing huge enthusiasm from devotees across the country and abroad. Braving rain, pilgrims aspiring to undertake the Yatra thronged the centre to get tokens for their on-the-spot registration. "The distribution of tokens has started today. For this purpose, a token centre has been set up at Saraswati Dham, from where tokens are being distributed to pilgrims undertaking the Yatra on both routes – Pahalgam and Baltal," Manu Hansa, sub-divisional magistrate, Jammu South, told reporters here. He said after getting the tokens, the pilgrims can get themselves registered for the Yatra on Tuesday and undertake the pilgrimage beginning July 2 from the Jammu base camp in Bhagwati Nagar. "The registration will begin tomorrow at three centres — Vaishnavi Dham, Panchayat Bhawan and Mahajan Sabha. This is the only centre from where devotees can get the token. The centre opens at 7 am," he said. The SDM said the per-day quota of tokens and registration is 2,000 each, and the counters will remain open till the daily quota is exhausted. Ahead of the Yatra, the administration conducted a successful dry run of the convoy on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway to ensure a safe and trouble-free yatra, officials said.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
BJP MLA urges Delhi Govt to temporarily shut meat shops along Kanwar Yatra routes
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party's Jangpura MLA Tarvinder Singh Marwah on Friday wrote a letter to Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, requesting the temporary closure of meat and fish shops along Kanwar Yatra routes during the upcoming holy month of Sawan. In his letter, Marwah highlighted that the Kanwar Yatra is a matter of deep religious faith, during which devotees of Lord Shiva collect sacred water from Haridwar and other holy sites to perform Jalabhishek of Shivlings in their hometowns. He urged the government to maintain the spiritual sanctity of the yatra by temporarily closing meat and fish shops near the Kanwar routes. 'This Yatra is a matter of faith, in which Shiv devotees bring water from Haridwar and other holy places barefoot and perform Jalabhishek of Shivlings at their respective places. In order to maintain the religious atmosphere on this auspicious occasion, it is necessary to issue instructions to temporarily close the meat and fish shops located near the Kanwar routes in my constituency and across the UT for the duration of the Yatra, so that the religious sentiments of the devotees are not hurt,' Marwah wrote. He also requested the government to ensure adequate arrangements for the safety, drinking water, health, accommodation, and cleanliness for devotees. 'I request you to ensure proper arrangements for the safety, drinking water, health, accommodation and cleanliness etc. of the devotees during the Yatra, so that this religious journey can be completed smoothly and peacefully,' he added. Earlier, CM Rekha Gupta approved new reforms to ensure efficient and dignified service to Kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva). The Chief Minister said that Kanwar service committees will now receive direct assistance from the government. During a press conference, the CM stated that Kanwar committees will now receive grant-in-aid via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), thereby ending the old tender-based system, which was prone to corruption and the supply of substandard materials. She emphasised that, 'the move will enhance transparency and efficiency, ensuring better services for devotees. Only registered committees with valid PAN, bank details, and registration certificates will be eligible for the grant.' The Chief Minister further explained that Kanwar camps will be classified based on the tenting area and the number of days they operate. And committees will be eligible for a minimum grant of Rs 50,000 and a maximum of Rs 10 lakh. CM Gupta informed that 50% of the grant will be given in advance, and the remaining 50% will be released only after submission of the Utilisation Certificate (UC), verification with geo-tagged photos by SDM or Tehsildar, and complete audit documents. In the Kanwar Yatra procession, Kanwariyas collect water from a river and carry it hundreds of kilometres to offer it to the shrines of Lord Shiva. According to Hindu beliefs, Parshuram, a devotee of Shiva and Lord Vishnu's avatar participated in the initial procession. Devotees across the country perform worship, fasting and pilgrimage dedicated to the Lord Shiva. (ANI)
The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
Arrests made in Haryana's Aravalli forest fire, says Nuh Deputy Commissioner
Authorities in Haryana on Friday said that arrests have been made and an investigation has been initiated into the fire that engulfed five acres of Aravalli forest in Nuh district of Haryana a day ago. Nuh Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena said that the incident had been investigated, and a review meeting was held. He stated that plastic pickers dumping plastic and chemical waste on the ground causes incidents of fire. An FIR has been filed, and arrests have been made in connection with these incidents, the Deputy Commmissioner said. " This problem had been going on for a long time, where plastic pickers would dump plastic and chemical waste on the ground, causing damage to the environment and incidents of fire. We formed a committee led by the SDM and filed an FIR, made some arrests," Deputy Commissioner Meena said. On fire in the Aravalli forest on Thursday, he said, "Yesterday again a fire incident took place, we investigated and held a review meeting on it... The forest department has been directed to plant trees and put up fences under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative... The accused will also be punished if found guilty of causing fire. "Forest Guard Anoop Singh said that the dumping yard in Aravalli catches fire every eight to ten days. "This area comes under Aravalli 1, and illegal dumping has been done here for a long time... No new dump is being done here now, but this dumping yard catches fire every eight to ten days," the Forest Guard told ANI. He added that there were 20-22 illegal slums, which have now been removed. "There were 20-22 slums that occupied the land illegally and used to collect metal to sell to the nearby shops, and now they have been removed," he said.
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"In 2025, Delhi Police has arrested at least 1100 people involved in the drug trade": Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): Addressing the state event to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025, on Thursday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that Delhi Police have arrested at least 1100 people involved in the drug trade in 2025. CM Gupta said, 'This year, in 2025, our Delhi Police has arrested at least 1100 people involved in the drug trade, cases have been registered against them, and all the narcotic drugs found have been seized...' She urged the government, police and society to work together against the drug menace in the national capital. 'The government, police, and society are all working to eradicate this, but we all need to work together as a team. I believe that when we all work together, the menace of drugs will be completely eliminated from society,' Rekha Gupta said. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, the Delhi Chief Minister addressed the media at Delhi Secretariat and shared the major policy decisions taken by the government ahead of the upcoming Kanwar Yatra during the holy month of Sawan. According to an official release, CM Gupta informed that the Delhi Cabinet has approved new reforms to ensure efficient and dignified service to Kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva). The Chief Minister said that Kanwar service committees will now receive direct assistance from the government. While addressing the press conference, the CM stated that Kanwar committees will now receive grant-in-aid via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), ending the old tender-based system, which was prone to corruption and substandard material supply. She emphasised, 'The move will enhance transparency and efficiency, ensuring better services for devotees. Only registered committees with valid PAN, bank details, and registration certificates will be eligible for the grant.' The Chief Minister further explained that Kanwar camps will be classified based on the tenting area and the number of days they operate. And committees will be eligible for a minimum grant of Rs 50,000 and a maximum of Rs 10 lakh. CM Gupta informed that 50% of the grant will be given in advance, and the remaining 50% will be released only after submission of the Utilisation Certificate (UC), verification with geo-tagged photos by SDM or Tehsildar, and complete audit documents. (ANI)
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
New Delhi: Kanwar committees to receive direct grant-in-aid ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 10 Lakh
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Chief Minister Rekha Gupta addressed the media at Delhi Secretariat and shared the major policy decisions taken by the government ahead of the upcoming Kanwar Yatra during the holy month of Sawan. According to an official release, CM Gupta informed that the Delhi Cabinet has approved new reforms to ensure efficient and dignified service to Kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva). The Chief Minister said that Kanwar service committees will now receive direct assistance from the government. While addressing the press conference, the CM stated that Kanwar committees will now receive grant-in-aid via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), ending the old tender-based system, which was prone to corruption and substandard material supply. She emphasised that, 'the move will enhance transparency and efficiency, ensuring better services for devotees. Only registered committees with valid PAN, bank details, and registration certificates will be eligible for the grant.' The Chief Minister further explained that Kanwar camps will be classified based on the tenting area and the number of days they operate. And committees will be eligible for a minimum grant of Rs 50,000 and a maximum of Rs 10 lakh. CM Gupta informed that 50% of the grant will be given in advance, and the remaining 50% will be released only after submission of the Utilisation Certificate (UC), verification with geo-tagged photos by SDM or Tehsildar, and complete audit documents. She added that grant disbursement will follow a First-Come, First-Serve principle to prioritise timely applicants. Additionally, recommendations from the local MLA/, MP and/or Ministers will be mandatory for approval of any Kanwar campsite to ensure proper planning and need-based setup. The CM also announced that this year, a group of Ministers chaired by Cabinet Minister Kapil Mishra, along with four MLAs, will finalise the list. A new body named 'Mukhyamantri Dharmik Utsav Smiti' will be formed soon. Furthermore, all districts will have a single-window clearance system under the supervision of District Magistrates, allowing NOCs and permits to be issued within 72 hours, making the process swift and convenient for organisers. To ensure seamless coordination, an inter-departmental meeting will be held by Secretary, Revenue cum Divisional Commissioner, involving key departments including Delhi Police, DJB, Fire Services, MCD, Health, DDA, Transport, and Power. She said that all camps will be required to maintain minimum infrastructure standards, providing waterproof tents, bedding, stages, barricading, CCTV, fans, coolers, lighting, fire extinguishers, and proper sanitation. CM Gupta also stated that every registered committee will get up to 1200 units of electricity free of charge for organising the camps. Camps will be geo-verified by SDMs or Tehsildars, and UC, along with audit reports, must be submitted within 3 months of the event. Delayed claims will not be entertained. She warned that any fraudulent activity by a committee may lead to proceedings under applicable legal provisions. Addressing traffic and safety concerns, the CM said a comprehensive plan has been prepared in consultation with all relevant agencies and police authorities. It will be ensured that pedestrian Kanwariyas face no inconvenience during their movement. Civil Defence and Home Guard volunteers will be deployed at camps to strengthen on-ground arrangements. Chief Minister affirmed that the Delhi Government is committed to 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance' and is continuously working on new, reform-oriented policies. The reforms around the Kanwar Yatra reflect this very vision. She highlighted that in previous governments, the system had become mired in corruption, where a few contractors bagged all tenders and either sub-let them or failed to provide proper services. Despite crores of rupees being spent, Kanwariyas received little to no benefit. Many committees had to wait till the last moment for basic services like tents and water supply. In contrast, the current government consulted directly with Kanwar committees to understand their problems and has brought transparency, simplicity, and accountability into the process. These reforms are a major step toward eliminating corruption and ensuring direct benefits to the people. CM concluded by saying that the Kanwar Yatra is not just a religious tradition but a symbol of faith and service. CM Gupta further said, 'Our aim is to ensure every devotee receives dignity and comfort. The government will make every possible effort to support them. It is our responsibility that not even a pebble hurts the foot of a Shiva devotee.' (ANI)
