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Pilgrim Count At Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Highest In A Decade

editor December 26, 2023

Jammu, Dec 26: More than 93.50 lakh pilgrims have visited the cave shrine of Vaishno Devi so far this year, marking the highest number of visitors in ten years. As of Monday, the number of visitors to the temple in Jammu's Reasi district's Trikuta hills had surpassed 93.24 lakh in 2013, with 93.50 lakh, according to shrine officials. "With a new record of over 93.24 lakh pilgrims, this is the largest pilgrimage in the last ten years," stated Anshul Garg, chief executive officer of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.With 1,04,09,569 devotees in 2012—the highest number in the pilgrimage journey's history—it was followed by 1,01,15,647 in 2011. According to Garg, every day between 37,000 and 44,000 devotees make the journey to the shrine; he anticipates that number to rise to 50,000 by the end of the year. According to projections, more than 95 lakh devotees are expected to visit this year to receive the deity's darshan. Some facilities have recently been added to the shrine, such as a skywalk at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan and Durga Bhavan.President Droupadi Murmu officially opened the skywalk and remodelled Parvati Bhavan in October. Additionally, the shrine base camp in Katra now has a cutting-edge call centre that runs around-the-clock and answers close to 2,500 calls from pilgrims every day from all over the world. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha introduced a "live darshan" service for the followers in October. [caption id="attachment_7794" align="alignnone" width="300"] Pilgrim Count At Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Highest In A Decade[/caption]

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2 earthquakes jolt Kishtwar & Ladakh

editor December 26, 2023

LEH: According to officials, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were struck by two moderately strong earthquakes on Tuesday morning. Tuesday morning in the wee hours of the Ladakh region, an earthquake with a Richter Scale of 4.5 struck the Leh area, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The earthquake occurred at a depth of five kilometres and was located in Leh, according to the NCS. The National Centre for Seismology reported in a post on X that a "Earthquake of Magnitude:4.5, Occurred on 26-12-2023, 04:33:54 IST, Lat: 34.73 & Long: 77.07, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Leh, Ladakh". Nevertheless, there were no reports of any localised earthquake-related damage. The Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir was struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.7 on the Richter Scale, according to NCS. The Kishtwar earthquake happened at a depth of five kilometres at approximately 1.10 am, according to the NCS. There were multiple earthquakes in the area last week, which made the locals more nervous. [caption id="attachment_7760" align="alignnone" width="300"] 2 earthquakes jolt Kishtwar & Ladakh[/caption]

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“Very Dangerous For Our Country’s Unity”: Kiren Rijiju Rips Congress

editor December 21, 2023

New Delhi, Dec 21: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised leaders of the Congress and the DMK, India's two main block partners, on Thursday for their "disparaging" comments regarding the recent historic Supreme Court decision that upheld the region's division into two distinct Union Territories (UTs)—Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh—and upheld the revocation of special constitutional privileges under Article 370 from the former state of Jammu and Kashmir. "This is not only pejorative remarks on the Supreme Court but the motive behind is very dangerous for our country's unity," Rijiju wrote from his official X handle, sharing a video clip of the Lok Sabha's proceedings during the current Winter Session of Parliament.The Rajya Sabha floor saw a heated exchange between DMK MP Mohamad Abdulla and Congress member Venugopal, who were heard criticising the apex court's ruling on the abrogation of Article 370. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar reprimanded the members, telling them that "they can't ridicule the judgement of the highest court of law." The video clip was shared by the Union Minister. Although India is renowned for its diversity, it will fragment if the Congress and DMK agenda is allowed to gain traction.The Union Minister continued, "Freedom of speech is not for self-determination," in his post. Congress Rajya Sabha MP KC Venugopal is heard in the video defending the DMK member, saying, "The member has the freedom to speak about that (Supreme Court judgement)." He is perfectly entitled to disagree with the ruling as well. During a debate on two draft legislations on Jammu and Kashmir in the Upper House, DMK MP Mohamad Abdulla said, "Every race has a right to self-determination that appeals to the people of Kashmir," which caused a rift in the Treasury benches.Dhankhar expressed his strong disapproval of the DMK MP's comments by saying, "This is improper." A ruling has been rendered by the nation's highest court. The honourable member is discussing...You cannot make fun of the verdict. "Freedom of speech does not grant you the right to express yourself however you want. You must be very responsible. Dhankhar cautioned Venugopal, saying, "You have to take responsibility." Previously, the Supreme Court affirmed the Union government's choice to remove Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, ruling that no decision made by the federal government on behalf of a state could be overturned in court. [caption id="attachment_7589" align="alignnone" width="300"] “Very Dangerous For Our Country’s Unity”: Kiren Rijiju Rips Congress[/caption]

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Sudden water surge in hot springs in Chumathang region, expert panel set up

editor December 13, 2023

LEH: A mechanism will be implemented to monitor the alarming rise in hot spring water levels that has recently occurred in the Chumathang area of the Nyoma sub-division of the Leh district, officials announced on Wednesday. According to them, a white paper on the rising water levels will be created by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, and other expert teams. It will be distributed to all relevant parties, particularly the Ladakh administration. According to the officials, senior teams from the National Disaster Management Agency, Geological Survey of India, Central Ground Water Board, National Institute of Hydrology, Western Himalayan Regional Centre, and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology attended the high-level meeting that resulted in the decision. The meeting was presided over by Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Amit Sharma. After the white paper is developed, Sharma said, a community advisory on "dos and don'ts" will be issued, and Chumathang-Nyoma hot springs will have a regular water-level monitoring system installed. According to the officials, a shoddy brainstorming session was held to address the issue of the abrupt two to three-meter rise in water levels at Chumathang-Nyoma hot springs during the final ten days of November. About 138 kilometres from Leh, in a tiny hamlet beside the Indus River, are the Chumathang hot springs. [caption id="attachment_7147" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sudden water surge in hot springs in Chumathang region, expert panel set up[/caption]

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“People of J&K, Ladakh will benifit from goverment schemes now” Ladakh MP Jamyang Namgyal on SC upholding abrogation of Article 370

editor December 11, 2023

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal has welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court to uphold the abrogation of Article 370 and said that now the people will easily get…

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IPS Officer’s Parents, Grandmother Killed In Car-Truck Collision In Chhattisgarh

editor November 29, 2023

Durg, Nov 29: In the Durg district of Chhattisgarh, a car carrying a female IPS officer's parents and grandmother was involved in a collision with a truck, resulting in their deaths, police reported on Wednesday. PD Nitya, an IPS officer, is now assigned to the position of Superintendent of Police in the Ladakh district of Leh. The three casualties were heading home to Smriti Nagar in Bhilai city (in Durg) when the accident occurred on Tuesday night near Khedamara village, which is under the jurisdiction of Jamul police station, according to an official. Preliminary reports indicated that they had driven to Berla village to do some work. According to him, the three people were critically hurt when the car and the truck, which was travelling in the opposite direction, collided close to Khedamara.After being moved to a nearby hospital, Nitya's mother P Santhi (60), father P Venkataratnam (65), and maternal grandmother, 85, were all pronounced deceased. According to the official, the vehicle was being used to move slag, a by-product of making steel, from a Bhilai steel plant to a cement plant. He stated the truck driver was taken into custody and that a complaint had been filed against him. [caption id="attachment_6391" align="alignnone" width="300"] IPS Officer’s Parents, Grandmother Killed In Car-Truck Collision In Chhattisgarh[/caption]

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ADGP Ladakh assesses security scenario in Indo-China LAC areas

editor November 24, 2023

Leh, Nov 23: Dr. SD Singh Jamwal, the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Ladakh, wrapped up his three-day tour today through the Eastern Ladakh region near the Indo-China Line of Actual Control (LAC). According to a statement, the visit's objectives were to evaluate the security situation and the welfare of the police officers stationed in these strategically important areas. Dr. Jamwal launched important projects aimed at strengthening police infrastructure while he was there. A Tourist Facilitation Centre and residential quarters were opened on the first day at Police Post Tangtse, demonstrating the organization's dedication to improving amenities for visitors.The ADGP integrated sustainable practises with law enforcement by launching a solar photovoltaic plant and a tourist transit camp in Pangong. On the second day, the Police Post Chushul's Type-II Jawan Quarter was inaugurated, and the Ladakh Police's greenhouses in Chushul, Tangtse, and Nyoma were inspected. Dr. Jamwal visited Demjok, Tsaga, and Dungti villages on the last day and spoke with Army and ITBP personnel. He praised their commitment and recognised their critical role in preserving security and tranquilly along the border. [caption id="attachment_6065" align="alignnone" width="300"] ADGP Ladakh assesses security scenario in Indo-China LAC areas[/caption]

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Army defuses unexploded ordnances in Kargil

editor November 17, 2023

KARGIL: According to officials today, the Army has neutralised forty-five unexploded ordnances (UXOs) in the Kargil region of Ladakh Union Territory. "To ensure safety of movement for all, DhruvaSappers' Bomb Disposal Team successfully neutralised 45 Unexploded Ordnances (UXOs) in Kurbathang area, Kargil, working hand-in-hand with Civil Administration and @KargilPolice to secure areas around Pashkun," a spokesperson for the Fire and Furry Corps, which is in charge of the defence of the Ladakh region, wrote on X. He continued, "The Indian Army is committed to protecting our citizens, and we will work together to ensure everyone's safety." Explosive ammunition such as bombs, bullets, shells, grenades, mines, and so forth that did not detonate when used but still pose a risk of detonation are known as unexploded ordnance. [caption id="attachment_5699" align="alignnone" width="300"] Army defuses unexploded ordnances in Kargil[/caption]

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Mysterious redness seen in skies of Ladakh, Indian telescopes capture rare event

editor November 11, 2023

LEH: Images of a rare redness in the skies were taken by the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) at Hanle and Merak, Ladakh, in an unexpected yet breathtaking celestial event. The unusual spectacle of red-colored auroral activity that began on November 5 was ascribed to a Stable Auroral Red (SAR) event, a rare atmospheric phenomenon that contrasts the more common green and blue curtains of light typically associated with auroras at higher latitudes with vivid red skies. A geomagnetic storm—a significant disruption of Earth's magnetosphere brought on by a solar storm—caused the SAR incident. From 10 p.m. until midnight, the northern horizon was illuminated by the red aurora phenomenon, which peaked in intensity at 10:40 p.m.This remarkable occurrence was recorded using an All-sky Camera by the Indian Astrophysics Observatory (IAO), run by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru. These kinds of uncommon events can be captured on camera since it continuously scans the whole sphere of space. Merak, another place in Ladakh on the banks of Pangong Tso, was also able to catch this amazing show of stars. Higher mountains in the area largely blocked Merak's view, which was known as the planned location for the National Large Solar Telescope. Hanle and Merak weren't the only ones attending this SAR event. This unusual show was observed in several places worldwide, making it a worldwide astronomical event.Such an auroral emission at lower latitudes, as 33° North Ladakh, is an uncommon and exciting event, enhancing Hanle's appeal as a centre for scientific research and astrotourism. Studying more of these auroral events from Hanle, especially during the Sun's active periods, excited the IIA. Hanle remains a popular place for astronomy enthusiasts and scholars due to these uncommon celestial phenomena. [caption id="attachment_5381" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mysterious redness seen in skies of Ladakh, Indian telescopes capture rare event[/caption]

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GOC reviews operational preparedness in forward areas in Ladakh

editor November 7, 2023

LEH/JAMMU, Nov 7: According to sources, Lieutenant General Rashim Bali, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 14 Corps, visited forward regions in Ladakh on Tuesday and assessed the operational and security readiness. He praised the soldiers' unwavering perseverance and commitment during their encounter, even in the face of difficult terrain and inclement weather. His visit to the forward territories is reminiscent of Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi's recent tour to the ongoing projects in Ladakh and forward areas along the Ladakh Army Corps. "GOC Fire and Fury (14th) Corps reviewed the operational and security preparedness by visiting forward areas of Ladakh," Fire and Fury Corps stated on X. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_5197" align="alignnone" width="300"] GOC reviews operational preparedness in forward areas in Ladakh[/caption]

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