Morning cruise on Dal Lake: Kashmir’s transformation impresses Vice-President Radhakrishnan
The Vice-President visited the Dal Lake early morning along with Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha.
The Vice-President visited the Dal Lake early morning along with Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha.
Srinagar city recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.7 degrees Celsius on Saturday, against minus 6 degrees Celsius the previous day.
On behalf of the J&K Government, the MoU was signed by the Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Kashmir, while the Chief Engineer (Transport & Logistics), IWAI, signed on behalf of the Authority.
The open expanse of Kashmir’s iconic Dal Lake has increased to more than 203 sq kms after one-third of the lake has been rejuvenated and vast areas cleared from lilies and weeds, said Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday.
In the 125th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday, PM Modi spoke on the devastation caused by the monsoon, highlighted the first Khelo India Water Sports Festival at Dal Lake, and praised the ‘Pratibha Setu’ portal for supporting UPSC aspirants.
He reviewed measures taken so far for the beautification and cleaning of the famous Dal and Nigeen Lakes.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday condoled the loss of lives in the Dal Lake fire incident.
The charred bodies of the tourists were recovered hours after the houseboats were reduced to ashes.
Mayors of Jammu and Srinagar, Rajinder Sharma and Junaid Azim Mattu also led the cleanliness drive in their respective municipal corporation areas.
In response to a tweet by the India Post Payments Bank, Modi said, "Wonderful initiative which will further women empowerment!" The camp is run under the ''Niveshak Didi'' programme.
