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 Community involvement crucial to protect, expand forests: Javed Rana

JAMMU, APRIL 01: With an aim to increase the green cover in Jammu and Kashmir, the Forest department distributed around 2 lakh saplings  of various trees, free of cost, among the public on Eid-ul-Fitr.

The saplings were distributed by the forest department near the Eid Gahs and Mosques following the Eid Namaz, ensuring maximum participation from the community.


Forest Minister, Javed Ahmed Rana, commended the efforts of Forest Officers in distributing the saplings. He said that by encouraging plantation on this holy occasion, “we aim to raise awareness about the environmental sustainability and importance of afforestation.”

The initiative aimed to inspire the people to plant trees as a part of their Eid celebrations, contributing to a greener and healthier environment.

“It is a significant step towards greener Jammu and Kashmir and community involvement is crucial to protect and expand our forests,” he said.


Rana said that the initiative is part of our commitment to enhancing green cover across the region.

The J&K Forest Department has urged the people to take care of the distributed saplings and actively participate in future greening projects.

The locals were sensitised about the importance of tree plantation in combating climate change and enhancing urban greenery. This initiative aligns with vision of Forest Department of promoting afforestation and ecological balance.

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Prafulla Ketkar, Editor of Organiser Weekly, Mahamandaleshwar Shri Rameshwar Das Ji, Relief Commissioner attend the grand show which Culminated with Cultural Performances and Prize Distribution


Jammu, April 01, 2025: The vibrant three-day "Navreh Mahotsav 2025," organized by Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra (SSK), concluded this evening with a grand closing ceremony held at the jam-packed Abhinav Theatre in Jammu. The event marked the culmination of festivities celebrating the Kashmiri Hindu New Year, honouring cultural heritage, and reinforcing the community's collective spirit. A large number of Hindus, particularly Kashmiri Pandits (KPs), along with prominent luminaries from the community and wider society, attended the finale.

The Mahotsav, which commenced on March 29th, spanned three core days dedicated to significant themes. The first day, March 29th, was observed as Tyaag Divas, commemorating the selfless sacrifice of the revered 15th-century scholar and physician, Acharya Pandit Shreya Bhat. Numerous meetings and events were held across Jammu, Kashmir, and other parts of India like Gurugram, Dehradun, and Bangalore, reflecting on his contributions.


March 30th was observed as Navreh Sankalp Divas, a day dedicated to reaffirming the community's resolve (Sankalp) to return to their homeland. Collective and individual pledge ceremonies took place in homes, temples like Mata Baderkali Thalwal, community halls like Sanskriti Bhawan Roop Nagar (organized by Vivekananda Kendra Nagdandi), and various locations globally. The third day, March 31st, was celebrated as Shaurya Divas, honouring the valour and legacy of the great 8th-century emperor, Samrat Lalitaditya. Throughout the Mahotsav, online essay and video competitions engaged the youth, focusing on the lives of Pandit Shreya Bhat and Samrat Lalitaditya, with active participation and discussions spreading across social media platforms.

The concluding ceremony today served as a fitting finale to the Mahotsav. The event featured enriching cultural performances that showcased the rich traditions of the Kashmiri Pandit community. The atmosphere was one of celebration, reflection, and renewed hope.

Distinguished guests graced the occasion, adding significance to the closing ceremony. Shri Prafulla Ketkar Ji, Senior Journalist and Editor of Organiser Weekly, attended as the Chief Guest. Mahamandaleshwar Shri Rameshwar Das Ji from Ram Mandir, Purani Mandi, Jammu and Dr Arvind Karwani, Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) were present as the Special Guests.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest Shri Prafulla Ketkar Ji lauded the community's resilience and the efforts of Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra in preserving and promoting cultural heritage, emphasizing the importance of remembering roots while looking towards the future.

He quoted history to emphasize how rich Kashmiri culture, tradition, and contributions to the world were, citing Samrat Lalitaditya, who expanded his kingdom to an extent no less than that of the Mughal Empire. He urged the KPs to fight the narrative instead of fighting people, stating that a created narrative had turned oppressors into victims and victims into oppressors.

The Special Guest, Mahamandaleshwar Shri Rameshwar Das Ji, extended his blessings to the community, highlighting the spiritual significance of Navreh and commending the collective resolve shown during the Sankalp Diwas, invoking hope and divine grace for the community's aspirations.

Also addressing the gathering, Dr. Arvind Karwani, Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants), praised the vibrant cultural display and the strong sense of community evident at the event. He acknowledged the vital role of organizations like SSK in fostering unity and cultural continuity among the displaced community.

The grand finale of the Navreh Mahotsav witnessed a jampacked Abhinav Theatre, with prominent state dignitaries and a large gathering of Kashmiri Pandits attending the concluding function. Dr. MK Bharat, Chairman of Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra, conducted the stage proceedings, while Kuldeep Sudeshi presented the vote of thanks.

Nine children who won the online video and essay writing competitions were also felicitated on the occasion. Kashmiri Pandit (KP) organizations that extended their full support during the three-day event were also felicitated by the Chief Guest and special guests.

Artists from Sanskar Bharati performed the soulful song ‘Wathiv Wani’, which was also officially released during the event.

The successful culmination of the Navreh Mahotsav 2025 shows the unwavering spirit of the Kashmiri Pandit community and its deep connection to its cultural and historical legacy, as fostered by organizations like Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra.
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 RAJOURI, APRIL 01: Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting here in the Conference Hall to review the status of grievances and citizen registrations on the JK Samadhan portal. The meeting focused on ensuring timely redressal of public grievances and enhancing transparency in services delivery.

The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the ADC-wise status of grievance registrations and disposals. He directed the officers to expedite both the registration and resolution of grievances, emphasizing the need for quality disposal to ensure citizen satisfaction. Pending grievances were also discussed with the concerned officers to facilitate swift resolution.

Apart from grievance redressal, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the status of the physical verification of development works across the district. He directed the Tehsildars to identify patches of state land and instructed that the issuance of category certificates to the general public should not be delayed. Strict vigilance was emphasized to maintain transparency in public services delivery.

Reiterating the administration’s commitment to good governance, DC Rajouri stated that there shall be zero tolerance for corruption. He urged all officers to ensure efficiency and accountability in addressing public concerns.

The meeting was attended by ADC Kalakote Tanveer Ahmed, ADC Rajouri Rajiv Khajuria, ADC Sunderbani Rajeev Magotra, ADC Nowshera Babu Ram Tandon, ACP Sheraz Chouhan, SDM Thanamandi Abid Hussain, ACD Vijay Kr Verma, CMO Manohar Rana, along with Tehsildars and BDOs.

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JAMMU, APRIL 01: Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Rising Star Corps called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today and discussed various important aspects pertaining to prevailing security scenario.

He was accompanied by Maj Gen Mukesh Bhanwala, GOC Tiger Division.

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Odisha's rich cultural heritage, ancient monuments, literature, visual, performing arts and rich tapestry of traditions are contributing to the vibrant, unique and diverse culture of our country: LG

The state is writing a new saga of progress. The people are contributing enthusiastically in this development journey. I am confident that Odisha will play a leading role in the journey towards developed India: LG Sinha

JAMMU, APRIL 01: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the Odisha Day ‘Utkala Dibasa’ celebration, today.

Officials, Students, Faculty members from various educational institutions and the people of Odisha living in J&K UT were the special invitees for the commemorative event hosted by Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhawan at Jammu.


While addressing the guests, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations and best wishes on the occasion of ‘Utkala Dibasa’.

“Odisha's rich cultural heritage, ancient monuments, literature, visual, performing arts and rich tapestry of traditions are contributing to the vibrant, unique and diverse culture of our country. I pray for good health, well-being and prosperity of the people of this blessed land,” the Lieutenant Governor said. 

He paid tributes to the great luminaries from Odisha and spoke on the contributions of various communities of the state to the country’s folk, literature, handicrafts, customs and traditions.

“Odisha boasts rich literary tradition, incredibly diverse cuisine, architectural heritage, handloom and handicrafts, sacred festivals like Rath Yatra and it has also contributed three distinct schools of dance to the rich culture of India.

The state is writing a new saga of progress. The people are contributing enthusiastically in this development journey. I am confident that Odisha will play a leading role in the journey towards developed India,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

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Elections for two posts under the supervision of former Deputy Commissioner B.S. Jamwal were completed peacefully.

Jammu, March 30: A special meeting of the General Body of Adbi Kunj Jammu and Kashmir was held here at the Vishwakarma Complex, Gurah Mod Bakshi Nagar. The main purpose of the event was to hold elections for the post of President of Adbi Kunj. This post had fallen vacant after the demise of former President Late Shri Sham Talib Sahib. For which elections were to be held. This election was conducted under the supervision of former Deputy Commissioner of Jammu Mr. B. S. Jamwal. After much deliberation, Mr. Om Aarsh Dalmotra was unanimously elected as the new President of Adbi Kunj. For which he is qualified in the true sense. In this regard, the Vice Chairman of Adabi Kunj Mr. Sarwar Chauhan Habib proposed the name of the present Chairman Mr. Aarsh Dalmotra for this post.

Which was seconded by former General Secretary of Adbi Kunj, Mr. Saathi K. R. Salgotra and Vice President, Ms. Santosh Shah Nadan. After this, Mr. Aarsh Dalmotra proposed the name of Piyasa Anjum  for the vacant post of Chairman, which was seconded by Mr. Dharmesh Nargotra and Mr. Jawahar Jyoti Rahbar. On which the entire house expressed its agreement with thunderous applause.

In his statement, the newly appointed President of Adbi Kunj, Mr. Aarash Dalmotra sought cooperation from all to make it more prosperous. Mr. B.S. Jamwal announced that the elections for the remaining office bearers would be held after the completion of three years. He was accompanied by Dr. Nirmal Vinod, former General Secretary of Dogri Sanstha, as an observer. On this occasion, the current committee members, Vice Chairman Mr. Sarwar Chauhan Habib, Vice Chairman Mrs. Santosh Shah Nadan, General Secretary Mr. M. S. Kamra and Organizing Secretary Mr. Jitendra Jolly were present. Along with them, new members of the working committee Sathi K.R Sargotra, Dharmesh Nargotra, Raj Kamal, Ram krishan Abid, Uttam Singh Rahi, ShamsRajan , Jawahar Jyoti Rahbar, Ramesh Rahi, R. R. Malhotra, Dharmapal Kataria, Muhammad Baqir Saba, Rakesh Tript, Raj Kamal were also present.

Before concluding the proceedings of the convention, heartfelt tributes were paid to late Shri Shyam Talib and Gurudev OP Sharma Sarathi. At the end of all these proceedings, B S Jamwal  thanked everyone from the bottom of his heart.

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 JAMMU, MARCH 31: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today released ‘Saptrishi Calendar’ and unveiled ‘Shardha Mata's LED 3D Desktop Pratima’, at Raj Bhawan.

The Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his felicitations to Shri Kiran Wattal, Convenor, Vishwa Kashmiri Samaj, and other Social Organizations for their collective endeavours to mark the auspicious occasion of Saptrishi-5101 Samvat (Navreh).

Members of Vishwa Kashmiri Samaj and prominent personalities from diverse fields including Dr Sushil Razdan, Acharya Pushkar Nath, Prof. Kailash Mehra Sadhu, Prof. Piarey Hatash, Pt Kamal Ganjoo, and Shri Ravi Bakshi were also present on the occasion.

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POONCH, MARCH 31: In a remarkable display of religious fervor and community spirit, thousands of devotees in Poonch District came together to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr. The celebrations were marked by a vibrant sense of unity and enthusiasm, with participants from various faiths joining in the festivities.

Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal and SSP Poonch Shafkat Hussain, along with other officials from the district administration and police, actively participated in the celebrations, reinforcing the significance of communal harmony and religious tolerance.

The largest congregation took place at Eid Gah in Poonch, where thousands of Muslims gathered to offer Eid prayers in the morning.

In anticipation of the festivities, the district administration has made comprehensive arrangements for security and other essential services, ensuring a joyful and safe environment for all participants.

Deputy Commissioners took the opportunity to meet with devotees, including Imams and religious leaders, to extend their heartfelt greetings. They highlighted that the festival symbolizes devotion, charity, and the spirit of giving.

As a testament to the unity among different faiths, individuals from Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, and Christian communities congratulated one another, shared sweets and celebrated Eid together, exemplifying the essence of togetherness and mutual respect in the Poonch District.

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 RAMBAN, MARCH 31: The Ramban Forest Division marked the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr with a significant plantation drive across multiple Eidgahs and surrounding areas within the division. The initiative aimed to enhance green cover and promote environmental sustainability by planting numerous saplings in both urban and rural regions, particularly focusing on degraded lands and public spaces.

 The plantation drive was conducted under the supervision of Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Ramban, Ankit Sinha. The initiative not only celebrated the spirit of Eid-ul-Fitr but also reinforced the commitment to a greener and healthier environment for future generations.

 The DFO emphasized the importance of such environmental initiatives and encouraged community participation in afforestation efforts. He highlighted that trees play a crucial role in combating climate change, improving air quality and preserving biodiversity.

 The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from locals, volunteers and forest officials, making it a collective effort toward environmental conservation. The Ramban Forest Division reaffirmed its dedication to continuing such initiatives, ensuring a sustainable and eco-friendly future for the region.

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