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Hello Jammu News at 12:48:00 PM 0
Jammu, Jun 28 :  The second batch of nearly 3500 pilgrims including 592 women and 160 Sadhus today left from here for the base camps in Kashmir valley to undertake the arduous yatra to the 3,880 metre high holy cave shrine of Amarnath.



The 60-day annual pilgrimage was scheduled to start from the twin routes of Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district this morning but got delayed due to heavy rains.

Wide parts of Jammu and Kashmir were lashed by light to heavy rains since last evening, also triggering a landslide on Jammu-Srinagar national highway near Peera.

However, timely action by the concerned authorities made the road traffic worthy.

After getting road clearance, the second batch of 3434 pilgrims left Bhagwati Nagar base camp here for Kashmir in the early hours, officials said, adding they are expected to reach the base camps of Nunwan-Pahalgam and Baltal in the valley later in the day.

They said while 2638 pilgrims including 449 women, two children and 160 Sadhus opted for the traditional 36-km Pahalgam route, 796 pilgrims including 143 women and a child chose the 12-km shortest Baltal route.

The pilgrims left Jammu in a fleet of 114 heavy and light motor vehicles under tight security arrangements, taking the number of pilgrims who left for the valley from the base camp here since yesterday to 6429.

Over two lakh pilgrims have so far registered for the yatra which is scheduled to conclude on August 26 coinciding with the 'Raksha Bandhan' festival.PTI

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Hello Jammu News at 4:18:00 PM 0


SRINAGAR, JUNE 25: Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam has issued a series of instructions to the administration to ensure hassle-free and smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2018.
These instructions were issued following the extensive tour of the Advisor to the Governor, K Vijay Kumar and the Chief Secretary to Baltal and Panjtarni on Sunday to review the preparedness and arrangements for the annual Yatra.
Appreciating the arrangements put in place by various agencies involved in the conduct of the Yatra, the Chief Secretary observed that while most of the arrangements are in place and excellent work is being done by all the concerned in coordinated manner, some issues need focused attention and have to be addressed immediately. 
“Meteorological reports should begin forthwith from 25.06.2018 and these should be sent to all concerned,” said a communication issued by the Chief Secretary.
It said all arrangements for the Yatra should be completed one day prior to commencement of the Yatra on 28.06.2018. “The Deputy Commissioners of Anantnag and Ganderbal districts should confirm this in writing by 27.06.2018,” said the communication adding that the Deputy Commissioners concerned and the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir should bring to the notice of the Government any matter which requires intervention before 27.06.2018. 
It said while there is excellent coordination and synergy at senior levels and every official concerned with the Yatra is putting his best efforts for its smooth conduct, there is a need for greater coordination at the lower levels.  “There should be daily meetings at Camp level and at other levels, between those responsible for various arrangements, viz. Camp Director, Camp Officer from the District Administration, Police in-charge, etc,” it said.
The Chief Secretary has also stressed the need for ensuring greater communication and coordination between the civil and police administration and the Deputy Commissioners will review the capacities being created by the line departments (e.g. medical, drinking water, food, etc) and ensure that the capacities are adequate, based on the flow of Yatris and also for meeting any emergency situation.
“Food Safety is a top priority in the absence of which there can be health issues.  Deputy Commissioners will ensure that Food Safety Officers certify that arrangements are up-to-the-mark and that quality food is available during the yatra period,” it said adding that cleanliness has to be ensured throughout the Yatra period.
The other instructions issued by the Chief Secretary include maintenance of road from Ganderbal to Baltal, installation of proper telecom facilities, early deployment of camp officers and clear demarcation of trekking path, and showing the facilities enroute such as Camps, medical posts, toilets, parking places, etc.

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Hello Jammu News at 8:07:00 PM 0

SRINAGAR, JUNE 22: Governor N.N. Vohra, Chairman Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), accompanied by Shri Umang Narula, Chief Executive Officer of the Board, visited the Holy Cave, Panjtarni, Baltal and Domel Yatra Camps and Neelgrath Helipad to review the status of arrangements for the Yatra commencing on 28th June 2018. Governor was briefed about the up-gradation of track on Baltal-Holy Cave axis, security arrangements and the facilities being established for the establishment of medical facilities, shelter sheds, langars, tents, shops, pre-fabricated huts, toilets, baths, etc. Governor had discussions with senior officers of Army, J&K Police, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, NDRF, SDRF regarding security arrangements being made on and along the track for the smooth conduct of Yatra.
Governor issued instructions to the Camp Director at Holy Cave to seek the help of Army and Para Military Security units to recce the area, particularly the slopes above the Holy Cave, to see that there were no loose stones/ boulders which could roll down and cause injuries to the pilgrims. Governor emphasized that strict monitoring of sanitation arrangements be ensured for the proper disposal of all bio-degradable and non- biodegradable wastes.  Governor further directed the Camp Directors and other functionaries of the board to particularly ensure effective sanitary arrangements in respect of the functioning of toilets / bath units and, cleaning of the Camp area, thrice a day.
At the Panjtarni Base Camp, Governor inspected arrangements for supply of power, water supply, proper installation of Baths and toilets and the treatment of their out flows. He directed the Camp Director to personally supervise, daily, and ensure the sanitation of the toilets and baths and also ensure that regular doses of microbial consortium are added by the agency responsible for ensuring sanitation for effective degradation of waste. 
Governor visited the Access Control Gate at Domel and reviewed the security preparations and movement plan of the Yatris with Col. Nitin Khajuria, Commanding Officer, 8 Rajputana Rifles, and Sh Ramkesh Sharma, Camp Director and Shri Prithpal Singh, Deputy Camp Director.
At the Neelgrath Helipad, Governor inspected the Waiting Hall area and other facilities created for the Yatris and directed to ensure that the toilets and wash-rooms are kept clean and hygienic at all times.
During his near day long visit to the Camps in the Yatra area, Governor held a review meeting at the Baltal Base Camp with Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal;  Senior Superintendent of Police Ganderbal; concerned Divisional and District level officers and officers from the CPMFs and the State Police. He directed the Labour and Animal Husbandry Departments to ensure the proper registration of Ponies and the Pony-wallas, Dandi-wallas, Palki-wallas and the authorized strength of the Pithus (labour). Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal was directed to ensure that laminated Photo Identity Cards are issued to all legitimate workers to see that no unauthorized person is allowed to enter the narrow tracks. The Governor also reviewed arrangements regarding the provision of safety measures at the the Baltal Base Camp, Holy Cave and Panjtarni Camps, particularly Fire and Emergency Services, making Fire Hydrants functional at Baltal and Domel, and setting up of Joint Control Rooms. 
Governor directed GM (Works) to ensure that all the toilets and baths, at every Camp location, are  connected to proper waste disposal systems and foolproof arrangements are made for maintaining cleanliness of toilet facilities, at all times. He further directed that the CEO, Sonamarg Development Authority, shall be responsible for making effective arrangements for the daily collection of all garbage which would then be transported to the site identified by Sonamarg Development Authority in consultation with the State Pollution Control Board Authorities.
While reviewing the arrangements for the provision of medical facilities for the pilgrims, the Governor directed the Deputy Commissioner and the Chief Medical Officer Ganderbal District to ensure that every Medical Camp is equipped with adequate medical and para-medical manpower, equipments, medicines and other requirements as per the Action Plan prepared by the State Health Department. He also directed that every Medical Centre should have proper toilet facilities and water supply.
Governor directed the Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal to review the Disaster Management Plan for the Yatra so that the resources available  with all participating agencies are pooled at designated locations along the Yatra routes to enable optimum use of all assets in case of any disaster situation.
The Governor stressed on the Police officers to ensure that all regulatory measures are most strictly enforced to ensure that every registered Yatri is enabled to cross the Access Control Gates at Baltal without any inconvenience. CAPD officials informed the Governor that adequate arrangements are being made for stocking rations, fire-wood and fuels for the coming Yatra.
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Hello Jammu News at 6:57:00 PM 0

GANDERBAL, JUNE 22: District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Dr. Piyush Singla along with concerned officers convened a meeting at Base Camp Baltal to review the arrangements for ensuing Shri Amarnath ji Yatra which is scheduled to commence from June 28, 2018.
DDC was given a detailed briefing by various departments about the arrangements being made for the Yatra.
The meeting discussed issues related to medical facilities, water supply, transport, electricity, communication, the establishment of control room, availability of fire tender and availabilities of essential commodities.  Besides, arrangements for sanitation and cleanliness of areas within and outside Baltal Base Camp were also reviewed. 
While reviewing the security arrangements, the DDC took appraisal from SSP through PowerPoint Presentation regarding the Security arrangements. The DDC stressed for taking utmost care for ensuring foolproof security arrangements.
The DDC also stressed upon all the officers to work in tandem to ensure smooth conduct of Shree Amarnath Ji Yatra 2018. The DDC asked officers to ensure all arrangements beforehand in a more improved and colourful manner than previous years.
DIG Central Kashmir, SSP Ganderbal, SP Traffic Rural and officers from Army, Police and Civil Administration were present on the occasion.
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Hello Jammu News at 6:56:00 PM 0

ANANTNAG, JUNE 22: District Development Commissioner Anantnag Mr. Mohammad Younis Malik along with ADC Anantnag Showkat Ahmad Rather and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Consultant, Retd Brig Kuldeep Singh convened a meeting of the officers of line departments and representatives of SDRF & NDRF to review the disaster preparedness for Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2018, at Dak Bungalow Khannabal Anantnag here today.
The meeting was also attended by SDM Pahalgam, SEs of PHE and PDD, Exens of PHE & Flood Control, CMO Anantnag, CEO Anantnag, DEPO Anantnag, Assistant Director FCS & CA Anantnag, Executive Officers of Anantnag & Pahalgam Municipalities, besides the representatives of Disaster Management, NDRF, SDRF, Fire & Emergency Services, BSNL, DySp Traffic and a representative from 1 Sector RR.
The meeting was informed that adequate SDRF and NDRF personnel will be deployed for Shri Amarnathji Yatra duty, in addition to the volunteers of Home Guards and Civil Defence Volunteers for smooth conduct of the Yatra. It was decided that mock drill shall be held to test the preparedness, before the commencement of the Yatra at Pahalgam. It was also decided that qualified Disaster Management Professionals would be deployed at all stations for assisting the district administration for effective management of Yatra and disasters.
On the occasion, DDC Anantnag gave directions for ensuring smooth and incident free management of Yatra and to take all necessary measures. He instructed all the concerned to ensure satisfactory arrangements including the sanitation at the transit camps and halting stations besides providing adequate water/ power, life-saving drugs including oxygen cylinders and other basic essentials for the Yatries. 
 NDMA Consultant, Retd. Brig. Kuldeep Singh, while detailing about the Disaster Management Preparedness, through a PowerPoint Presentation discussed various aspects of disaster management including the incident response system, various levels of disaster management, different types of calamities and safeguard against them, role of the state during disasters, route plan, metrological & geographical factors, ecological issues and other related aspects. He stressed upon employing the proactive and anticipating procedure for the smooth conduct of the Yatra.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:42:00 PM 0


JAMMU, APRIL 24- A high level meeting was convened by Principal Secretary to Governor who is also Chief Executive Officer Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, Umang Narula to discuss the necessary arrangements required to be made for Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2018.
The meeting was attended by Divisional commissioner Jammu Hemant Kumar Sharma, IGP Jammu SD Singh, IG CRPF A V Chauhan, DIG Rafiq-ul-Hassan, DC Ramban T. H Ganai, DC Udhampur Ravinder Kumar, DC Kathua Rohit Khajuria, ACEO SASB Bhupinder Kumar, Chief Engineer M&RE Wing Ashwani Kumar Gupta, Director Tourism Jammu Smita Sethi, ADC Jammu Arun Manhas, ADC Samba T. R. Sharma, SSP Security Ashok Sharma,  SSP Ramban Mohan Lal, SSP Traffic NHW Sanjay Bhagat,  SSP Traffic Jammu Joginder Singh, SSP Samba Anil Magotra, Joint Commissioner JMC Rishpal Singh, RTO Kathua Pardeep Singh, Deputy Director Information PR Atul Gupta,  General Manager JKTDC VeenakshiKoul,  besides other senior officers of concerned departments.
Narula informed that the Yatra will commence on June 28, 2018 and culminate on the Raksha bandhan day on 26 August, 2018. He apprised that advance registration of yatries has already started through various branches of Punjab National Bank, J&K Bank and YES Bank across the country. He informed that on-spot registration facility during the Yatra period will be available at Jammu at Vaishnavi Dham, Saraswati Dham, Jammu Haat and Geeta Bhawan/ Ram Mandir.
Narula stressed the need for all concerned agencies to enforce sustained close watch and maintain effective co-ordination to ensure the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Yatra.
In the meeting all aspects related to yatra including Yatra Registration,  accommodation/transportation for Sadhus, accommodation/ transportation for yatries, emergency/disaster management, boarding of yatries, setting up of langers, security arrangements, barricading, medical facility, lodging facilities for yatries in Jammu province, security arrangements, fixing of signboard by PWD, communication centre at Yatri Niwas, sanitation/cleanliness, temporary toilets, mobile toilet vans in Bhagwati Nagar and Parade area, uninterrupted supply of electricity, adequate water supply, besides others were discussed in detail.
Addressing the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner, said that the administration has already initiated action with regard to the arrangements that need to be made for the yatra this year. He said that all the arrangements are being monitored strictly at all levels so that the devotees would have to face no inconvenience on this account.
Meanwhile, Principal Secretary to Governor and Divisional Commissioner also sought suggestions from civil society members so that no loophole is left in arrangements required for comfortable pilgrimage of the yatries.
The civil society members including Mahant Rameshwar Dass of Ram Mandir, Jammu, Col Karan Singh, Vice President Dogra Sadar Sabha, Karan Singh Charak, General Secretary Baba YatriNiyas besides other members of various organizations also spoke and gave their suggestions.
Later, the Divisional Commissioner Jammu along with senior functionaries of Civil and Police administration visited the Yatri Niwas Bhagwati Nagar and took stock of necessary arrangements to be required for the upcoming Shri Amarnath ji Yatra.

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