Union Minister Nisith Pramanik flags off women’s ski event in Gulmarg
The women’s mountain ski event at Kongdoori Phase 1 in Gulmarg coincided with the ongoing 4th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games.
The women’s mountain ski event at Kongdoori Phase 1 in Gulmarg coincided with the ongoing 4th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games.
The skiers from Russia, who were trapped when the avalanche hit the area, were rescued, one of them in an injured condition.
Twenty states and Union Territories are competing in the Alpine Ski, Nordic Ski, and snowboarding while ten states are competing in the Ski Mountaineering competitions.
The rescue operation launched on Thursday evening was completed during the wee hours at 3 am on Friday.
The grand gala event will have a lasting impact on the history of the Baramulla district as there will be no curbs anywhere in the city with schools, colleges and the markets remaining open.
It is worth mentioning that Gulmarg has during the past few years witnessed large scale illegal constructions that have scarred the place. Several eateries have also cropped up near the temple.
The first batch of twenty boys completed their introductory ski course on 31 December.
Meanwhile, the upper reaches in Rajouri, Poonch, Udhampur, Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu also recorded snow.
Various incriminating documents and materials evidencing unexplained investments in immovable properties, construction of hotels and residences aggregating to Rs 25 crore in the last six financial years have been seized during the search, though he has not paid any tax since AY 2014-15.
When Havildar Rajendra Singh Negi could not be found for several months he was presumed killed in action and declared a 'battle casualty' in May this year.
