CHATTAN (2025)

20/07/2025

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗺.

𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗺,July 20,A tragic incident unfolded in they Daharmuna area of central Kashmir's Budgam district on Sunday as a local youth died due to electrocution while repairing an electric wire.

Sources told news agency that the deceased has been identified as Zahid Ahmad Paul, son of Ab Satar Paul, a resident of Daharmuna village.

Zahid came in contact with a live wire while attempting to fix an electrical fault, resulting in a fatal electric shock. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on arrival, they said.

Police have taken cognizance of the matter and further proceedings have been initiated.

20/07/2025

*_Massive Fire Engulfs Three Houses in Rajbagh Srinagar; F&ES on Job_*

Srinagar,July 20,A massive fire broke out in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar on Sundqy evening, engulfing at least three residential houses near Usmania Masjid.

Reports reaching news agency that the fire started from one residential house and rapidly spread to nearby structures. Flames and thick smoke could be seen billowing from the area as panic gripped the locality.

An official from Fire and Emergency Services told News Agency that our team, assisted by locals, rushed to the spot and we are making all efforts to douse the flames.

The operation was still underway when this report was filed.

No reports of injury or loss of life have been confirmed so far. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be known, official said.

20/07/2025

“Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025”

Lieutenant Governor visits Baltal Base Camp; Reviews arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra

LG Interacts with pilgrims to receive their feedback on essential facilities

Service providers briefed the Lieutenant Governor on Preparedness

GANDERBAL, JULY 20: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited the Baltal Base Camp and reviewed the arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.

The Lieutenant Governor chaired a meeting with the Camp Director, officials of District administration, Police and security agencies and discussed the measures taken to facilitate the smooth movement of pilgrims.

He also reviewed the mud-slide preventive measures, and other arrangements in place for comfortable stay, food, healthcare, connectivity, sanitation, water & power supply, traffic management, on spot registration and other facilities for pilgrims.

The Lieutenant Governor interacted with pilgrims and service providers and received their feedback.

He also took stock of the preparedness and response mechanism of the stakeholder departments to tackle any weather vagaries. He directed the concerned officers to take dedicated measures to ensure safety of the pilgrims at vulnerable areas.

At the Baltal Base camp hospital, the Lieutenant Governor interacted with the Doctors, medical staff and inspected the healthcare facilities for the pilgrims.

The Lieutenant Governor lauded the dedicated efforts of all the departments and agencies involved in yatra management for ensuring the safe and seamless pilgrimage of the devotees of Shri Amarnath Ji.

The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Shri VK Birdi, IGP Kashmir; Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Secretary, Science & Technology Department; Shri Jatin Kishore, Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal and senior officials of SASB, Police, Security Forces and stakeholder departments.

20/07/2025

Jammu 20-07-2025:Balwant Thakur’s Dogri play ‘Gatte-ch-Maanu’ (Man in the ditch) directed by Neeraj Kant staged here today at at Natrang studio theatre under its weekly theatre series 'Sunday Theatre' . Based on Krishna Chander’s famous Urdu classic short story ‘Khadda’, the play is a hard hitting satire on the decay of human values. Balwant Thakur has adapted it in such a contemporary manner that the audience is put to a situation in feel it as the happening of the day and much closer to their surroundings and life sufferings.

Dogri play “Gatte-ch-Maanu” shows that one and all tend to shrink their own responsibilities and work and pass it on to others. Instead they indulge in high sloganism, claiming to be the redeemers of suffering masses. This is symbolized by a person falling into a ditch whose pleas to help him come out unanswered by one and all. Different people pass by him like surveyors, youngmen, religious leaders, cops, leader in power and a foreigner. The person in distress is given different excuses for their inability in rendering help to him. The unemployed youth are unable to find out of their fixed schedule of hunting for girls. The ‘Sadhu’ showers blessings and prays for his peace in as and where condition. The police cop lodges an FIR and asks him to report to the police station. The foreigner lady enquires about his choice between India and Pakistan , which side he would like to take? The situation becomes more dramatic when a minister after a complaint from the public about the worsening of the road condition, makes a round of the area. The workers of the public works department instead of taking out the man from the ditch put wooden planks over the ditch and create a stage for minister’s public speech. Here the minister lists his development revolution and lashes at his opponents for cursing their government for political gains. The public meeting is over, the wooden planks are removed but no one pays any heed to the fallen-man in the ditch. The slogans of the upliftment of the poor fade away with the flowing dusty wind. Finally a man from the audience appears and appeals everyone to ender a helping hand to this common man who is still in the ditch despite having celebrated seventy eight years of India’s Independence. The play reflects the plight of the poor masses who continue to suffer for want of help from those at the helm of affairs.

20/07/2025

🌿 Kashmir’s Voice Echoes in Punjab!

Waheed Jeelani Mesmerizes Audiences at Sawan Utsav 2025

Patiala, July 20, 2025 – Acclaimed vocalist, composer, and cultural ambassador Waheed Jeelani proudly represented Jammu & Kashmir at the grand Sawan Utsav 2025, a prestigious three-day national music and dance festival held from 18th to 20th July in Patiala, Punjab. The event was organized by the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Performing alongside legendary artists from across the country, Waheed Jeelani delivered a soul-stirring one-hour set, weaving together the poetic brilliance of Kashmiri mystics Soch Kraal, Wahab Khaar, Bashir Dada, and Fazil Kashmiri with his signature melodic finesse. His rendition of Urdu ghazals and geets by literary greats like Momin Khan Momin, Daagh Dehlvi, and Anjum Rehbar left the audience deeply moved.

In his heartfelt message, Jeelani expressed immense gratitude to NZCC and the Ministry for providing a platform to showcase the spiritual, folk, and poetic essence of Kashmir. His performance, supported by an ensemble of skilled musicians from Kashmir and Jammu, received thunderous applause and widespread appreciation.

Waheed Jeelani continues to be a torchbearer of Kashmir’s musical legacy, promoting peace, harmony, and cultural pride across borders.

20/07/2025

*_NEWS IN BRIEF_*

India-Pakistan veterans' match in World Championship of Legends cancelled after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refuse to play

20/07/2025

A landslide occurred near Dewal Bridge at Samroli on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, resulting in the blockage of the upper tube towards Kashmir.

19/07/2025

DG-P J&K Chairs Review Meeting at PCR Kashmir

July 19: Shri Nalin Prabhat, DG-P J&K, conducted a hybrid Security Review with all formations of J&K Police, Army, BSF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, CISF and agencies.

Amongst others, GOC 15 Corps, Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava, GOC 9 Corps, Lt. Gen Rajan Sharawat, SDG Coord, Sh SJM Gillani, ADsG of CRPF, Armed Police, CID, IsGs of BSF, CRPF, ITBP, Kashmir/ Jammu Zones, Security, Traffic & Railways participated in the deliberations which focussed primarily on the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and the obtaining security scenario.

At the outset, participating officers briefed the chair about overall security challenges across UT. A detailed assessment was carried out on current security scenario and the coordinated efforts of various forces to ensure peace in the UT.

19/07/2025

GIF-NIT Srinagar signs MoU with MSME-TDC extension centre to boost entrepreneurship & skill development

Srinagar, July 19: The Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF) at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the MSME Technology Development Centre (PPDC), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.

The MoU aims to jointly conduct entrepreneurship and skill development programs for youth and aspiring innovators.

As per the agreement, both institutions will collaborate on designing and delivering training programs, product development initiatives, prototyping projects, and incubation activities. This collaboration will leverage shared infrastructure, technical expertise, and mentorship.

Selected teams will receive support through co-working spaces, startup guidance, and commercialization pathways. The two institutions have also committed to conducting quarterly reviews, tracking progress, and exchanging resources to foster innovation and advance joint research and development outcomes.

The MoU also ensures extended access to the labs and technical facilities of both organizations for unemployed youth and students from various institutions. This initiative aims to expand opportunities for hands-on learning, skill acquisition, and early-stage venture development.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Mr. Shahid Abbas Mir (CEO, GIF NIT Srinagar), Dr. Ashwin Dhivakar (Assistant Director, MSME-TDC Extension Centre, Srinagar), Mr. Ajaz Hussain (Faculty/Nodal Officer, ESDP, MSME-TDC Extension Centre, Srinagar), Mr. Waseem Ahmad Mir (Data Entry Operator cm Office Assistant, GIF NIT Srinagar), and Mr. Irshad Gani (Office Administrator, MSME-TDC Extension Centre, Srinagar).

19/07/2025

Export of handmade products nearly triple in Q1 CFY, cross ₹300 Cr

SRINAGAR, JULY 19 – In a major fillip to Kashmir’s famed craft sector, hand-made products worth ₹309.62 Cr have been exported to various overseas destinations in the First Quarter of the current financial year, up from ₹126.90 Cr in the same quarter last year.

As per figures made available by the concerned financial institutions, exports have recorded a huge jump of 243% and is the highest for Q1 in last four years.

In a press statement issued here today, a spokesperson from the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, stated that the Department is targeting craft exports of over Rs.1500 Cr during the current FY, provided global conflicts relent. “Higher exports of craft products to overseas destinations secures the welfare of Kashmir's famed artisans and weavers,” he said.

Last year, craft products worth ₹733.59 Cr were exported, largely affected due to various global conflicts. “While Kani, Sozni shawls and hand-knotted carpets continue to lead exports, the other products exported include crewel, papier mache, chain stitch and wood carving items,” he added.

The spokesman urged the exporters to avail Export Subsidy Scheme notified by the Government, which provides incentive of 10% of the total volume of GI registered handloom/ handicraft export products to any country with maximum reimbursement up to ₹5.00 crore in favour of eligible exporters registered with the Department,” he explained.

Highlighting the Government’s strategy for welfare of artisan community, the spokesman further stated that the Department has a well-established Design Studio in the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology at Bagh-e-Ali Mardan Khan and unique prototypes conceived by the School of Designs and Craft Development Institute. “We urge the business stakeholders to access these designs and packaging models to add value to their products in high-end global markets,” he added.

19/07/2025

School Education department, J&K rebuts news regarding inclusion of Sanskrit in curriculum

Clarifies the department has not proposed, approved, or initiated any process for the inclusion of the subject

SRINAGAR, JULY 19: School Education Department, Jammu & Kashmir has strongly rebutted the news report published in an English local daily newspaper on 18 July, 2025 with the headline ‘Mandatory subject: Union Education Ministry mulls to introduce Sanskrit in Kashmir schools from class 6th to 10th.’

In an official communiqué issued here, the department has taken serious note of a misleading news item circulating in certain sections of the media, which claims that Sanskrit is being introduced as a mandatory subject for classes 6th to 10th and an optional subject for classes 3rd to 5th in Kashmir division.

“The School Education department of J&K has not received any communication/direction from the Ministry of Education, Government of India, regarding mandatory/optional introduction of Sanskrit in the curriculum of School Education,” the department stated in the rebuttal.

Clarifying on the matter, the department said that the Secretariat of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor had received a representation from Shri Purshotam Lal Dube (NGO) for inclusion of Sanskrit in the schools / colleges of JKUT under the provisions of NEP 2020.

The said communication was forwarded to Higher/ School Education department by Secretariat of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor.

Accordingly, School Education department J&K forwarded the communication of GAD to Director School Education Jammu /Kashmir for furnishing of comments in the matter. Subsequently, he communication was forwarded to the sub-offices for comments.

Further, the School Education department has stated that the department has not proposed, approved, or initiated any process for the inclusion of Sanskrit as a mandatory or optional subject in schools across Jammu & Kashmir.

In the rebuttal the department said that it follows a transparent and consultative process for curriculum changes, in line with NEP 2020.

Any future decision regarding the inclusion of new subjects will be officially communicated through proper channels after due deliberation.

Meanwhile, the public and media have been advised to verify facts from official sources before publishing such unfounded and baseless claims.

19/07/2025

Newly appointed LG of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta met and sought the blessings of the 14th Dalai Lama yesterday.

He tweeted, "On the eve of assuming the esteemed role of Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, I humbly seek the blessings of His Holiness Dalai Lama, the revered spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and a global symbol of peace and compassion. His lifelong dedication to promoting kindness and universal harmony inspires us all. May his blessings empower me to uphold the values of compassion and service in this new chapter of responsibility."

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