The needlework artisans from Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir have formed a society because of the support received from the J&K government. Now, hear these women beneficiaries Rubina Bano and Alia from Kupwara in J&K who have become self-reliant by utilising the schemes of the government. Earlier, they used to depend on their fathers, brothers or family members to provide them support. Today, not only do they earn but also teach this Kashmiri craft Zalakdozi/ Aari embroidery to other learners as well. As many as 10 artisans work on one craft piece which is all hand embroidered. Kashida embroidery is the…
Author: News Desk Kashmir Ahead
At the Shaheed Aga Syed Mehdi Stadium in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir, an inter-zonal district level sports tournament was held for the youth. Boys and girls in Jammu & Kashmir are being encouraged to join sports to stay healthy and carve a meaningful career path. This is the mission for the youth here. Especially in J&K where drugs are a menace, the intention is to keep the youth happily engaged in sports so that they are not lured by drugs and harmful activities. Around 12 zones participated in various sports activities at the sports stadium. From these zonal teams, winners…
Ways and means for the Amarnath Yatra It is a journey steeped in fascinating mythology and cultural tradition imbued with religiosity and involves an arduous trek that both tests and reveals human spirit and faith as one undertakes this pilgrimage to Lord Shiva’s shrine in Amarnath Cave. Faith can move mountains. That clichéd adage becomes realty in Amarnath Yatra. People of all ages – within the restricted age group of 13 to 75 years – brave the arduous trek across Himalayan ranges to the Holy Amarnath Cave situated at an altitude of 12,756 feet, surrounded by glaciers and snow-covered mountains,…
he chanting of “Om Namah Shivay” lends strength to pilgrims on their way to the Amarnath ji shrine. A woman pilgrim of Amarnath Yatra 2022, Archana Reddy says when her name appeared for the yatra, at that time she felt a sense of apprehension. But with Baba Barfani in their hearts, they started the journey. After arriving at the start base camp Baltal, she says there was absolutely no fear. In fact, the environment and experience of brotherhood felt evoked a sense of happiness. My message to others who want to visit Amarnath: do not be afraid. A male pilgrim,…
A temporary hospital for Shri Amarnath ji Yatra pilgrims has been set up at Chandanwari base camp. Medical teams have come from all over India including doctors, paramedical staffs and technicians. It feels like a national integration, says CMO Dr Shashank on his first Amarnath posting and takes it as his good fortune. He further says that if he is able to make the yatris who have come from all over India and his colleagues comfortable by even 1% then this is his holy pilgrimage. The hospital is equipped with all types of facilities and expert doctors and physicians, cardiologists,…
This year the Amarnath pilgrims will carry a good impression home, says J&K LG Manoj Sinha. The J&K administration is putting a lot of emphasis on cleanliness and we are determined to keep cleanliness as our prime focus. ‘Swachh Amarnath Yatra 2022’ is a concerted effort by the J&K administration so that pilgrims have a good experience. Even the Swachh Bharat initiative started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not just a national slogan, but a commitment for Indians, says Sinha. Various facilities for the pilgrims such as setting up of toilet units, QR Code, washroom, sanitation provision and langer…
Jammu & Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha flagged off the prestigious Amarnath yatra on June 29, 2022. A puja was organised and the LG prayed for peace, prosperity and a safe, spiritual journey for pilgrims. The first batch of pilgrims from Jammu base camp left amid chants of ‘Bum Bum Bhole’ for the Amarnath yatra in buses for Pahalgam and Baltal base camps. Amarnath yatra is the prestigious pilgrimage tour of Jammu & Kashmir government being organised from June 30 till August 11, 2022. The yatra will continue for 43 days this year.
The Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department, Anantnag has set up a food grains storage station at Nunwan base camp for the Amarnath pilgrims. Supply of rice, atta, sugar, wheat bran, LPG, kerosene, etc will be available. Similar food grain storage base camps are being set up at Chandanwari, Sheshnag and Pahalgam by the department. Ration will be provided during the entire yatra period of 43 days under normal situation as well as during emergency requirements.
Earlier this month, Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha travelled to Kulgam district to inaugurate the Eklavya Model Residential School & lay the foundation stone for a new Tribal Youth Hostel. This visit on June 11 would have been just another busy day at the office for LG Sinha, but for a few facts that can’t be ignored. He covered the 70-km distance from Srinagar to the tribal areas in Kulgam by road, and not in a helicopter which is the norm due to security considerations. He was on the road even as bullets were flying thick and fast…
To serve the Amarnath yatra pilgrims, several langer facilities are being set up at vantage points en route to Amarnath shrine cave. Sewadaars with their trucks loaded with food supplies, gas cylinders, and other essentials are arriving in Srinagar’s Wahbal (Babbal) Top and Chandanwari. The intention is to serve the yatris with a pure heart. Establishing the langer at a height of 12,000 feet is no mean task. Yet, Sewadaars work under tough conditions. They even go to the extent of providing shoes and clothes to the needy travelers. The Sewadaars also see to it that no difficulty arises to…