The Shri Amarnathji Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage to the sacred Amarnath Cave Shrine, dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at an altitude of about 3,888 meters in the Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir (J-K).
He also discussed the new technologies adopted by all agencies for flood management and network expansion in the meeting and emphasised the "maximum use of space technology" by various central agencies for flood control and water management.
During the visit, General Dwivedi interacted with the personnel of the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and praised their exceptional dedication and resilience while performing duties in harsh and challenging conditions.
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, in a surprising move, went undercover, wearing a "killer mask," at a Bandra theatre on Sunday to gather public reactions to his film 'Housefull 5'.
Kashyap said various central schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Jal Jeevan Mission, RDSS, and PM-Krishi initiatives were driving development across sectors in the state. He urged officials to ensure quality implementation and timely completion of works.
In view of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in India, a series of technical review meetings were held on June 2 and 3 under the chairpersonship of Dr Sunita Sharma, Director General of Health Services (DGHS), with various representatives.
In Sikkim, the state government has officially declared the damage caused by continuous rainfall in Mangan district since May 28 as a "disaster" under Section 22(2)(b) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
At the onset of the meeting, the participating officers briefed the chair regarding the proposed security arrangements for the conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025 and the upcoming Eid-Ul-Adha, emphasising the significance of effective coordination among the various forces.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Ashok Singhal on Monday reviewed the functioning of the Health and Family Welfare Department during a meeting held at the National Health Mission office in Guwahati, Assam.