Sindu Darshan Mahotsav-2011

Sindu Darshan Mahotsav-2011

Dear Friends,Historic Sindu Yatra is going to start from 20th of June to 28th of June-20011 From Jammu Passing Kashmir Valley to Leh.

SINDHU DARSHAN YATRA - NATION’S PRIDE
The mighty Sindhu River , our nation’s pride, is a symbol of ancient Indian Civilization. The name ‘SINDHU’ which means ‘SAMUDRA’ has been given to it because of its size, volume and the long distance it covers. The Sindhu River is one of the world’s longest river. Various other names given to our country such as – Hind, Hindustan, India etc have been derives from Sindhu or Indus [the name given by foreigners]. Here only Lord Jhulelal was born. The inspiration, motivation and creation of holy VEDAS were also the result of the Sindhu’s magical powers. Hence references of the Sindhu river can be found at many points in the Vedas.
The journey to the Sindhu River takes us to five thousand years old Indus Valley Civilization also known as Harappa and Mohenjodaro. The Sindhu river originates in Southern West Tibbet at the height of 16,000 feet and enters in India in Leh, which is in Laddakh. After travelling for about 200 miles it touches the Southern West borders of Jammu. At this point its height is 15,000 feet. It meets its first tributary “Janskar” at about 11 kilometers from Leh. After traveling for about 1500 kms in the same direction it meets the river ‘SHYOK’. At this point it is 16 kms broad and looks as huge as a sea. Then it flows to Kashmir and enters into Pakistan.

SINDHU DARSHAN YATRA
Sindhu Darshan Yatra is a kind of pilgrimage as it takes us to the ancient and holy Sindhu river where Vedic culture has blossomed. This river has also given name and cultural heritage to our country. The name of our country “India” has originated from Indus Valley Civilization and hence one must visit and have a dip in the holy river. The Sindhu River leads to amalgamation of the whole country culturally, religiously, and socially.
Sindhu Darshan Yatra is an assimilation or religions, enthusiasm and a real adventure. It also establishes Indian unity and communal harmony. It encourages our brave Indian soldiers protecting our nation. Sindhu Darshan Yatra has also helped in integrating people from different regions and has also given them an opportunity to admire the natural beauties of Leh and Ladakh region of J&K. The nature is at its best here and touches everyone’s heart. This Sindhu Yatra visit will enable us to visit some of the historical places. Not only this , you will also be charmed by various cultural and religious programmes. A rise in the number of tourists every year is a clear indication of love and affection of people all over India and abroad of this region.

HOW TO JOIN SINDHU DARSHAN YATRA?
Sindhu Darshan Yatra Samiti has chalked out all arrangements to join Sindhu Yatra

1. BY ROAD (JAMMU- SRINAGAR-LEH – JAMMU )
The first route to reach Leh is by road which goes through Kashmir Valley i.e. Jammu-Srinagar-Leh. Sindhu Darshan Yatra will start from Jammu which is at a distance of 290 kms from Srinagar. On the way one can also enjoy places like Patnitop, Sonmarg, Victory points of Kargil Dras and several Gompas. In Srinagar one can also enjoy boating in Dul Lake and the beauty of world famous gardens and Shankaryacharya & other temples.

This Year Programme
This year Yatra will start from 20th of June to 28th of June.
The details of Programme is as Under :-

1) 19th June:- To reach Jammu by afternoon.
2) 20th June:- Yatra will Start from Jammu at 7am. Night stay at Srinagar.
3) 21ST of June :- To see the important tourist Places at Srinagar ( Srinagar round up)
4) 22nd of June :- At 7am Yatra Will move form Srinagar to Kargil. In the way Yatries will enjoy the beauties of Sonamarg, Jogela, Drass, Tiger Hill, Droupadi Kund, Toloing and Batalic Sector. Night stay at Kargil
5) 23rd of June :- At 6 in the morning Yatra will move for Leh. Yatries will enjoy the most beautiful sites of the world like Chamba, Namkeela, Lama-uru, Gurdwara Pathir Sahib & Magnetic Hill. Night stay at Leh.
6) 24th of June :- To reach at Sindhu River Ghat Leh at 8 in the morning, Bath in the holly river of Sindhu, Sindhu Pujan & Colorful Ladakhi Cultural Programme at historic Leh City.
7) 25th of June :- Leh round up & to attend the programme of “One step for Kailash-Mansarovar”, Cultural Programme at Polo ground Leh and farewell by People of Lah at night.
8) 26th of June :- at 2pm Yatra will start its return Journey. Night stay at Lama-Uru.
9) 27th :- Return journey from Lama-Uru to Mata Kheer Bhawani at Srinagar.
10) 28th of June return Journey from Srinagar to Jammu. Note:- Those who wish to visit Shri Amar Nath ji Can go by making own arrangements from Srinagar.

Famous tourist attractions in Laddakh and Janskar are the Buddhist Monastries and ancient heritage. Most of them fall around Leh and one can reach here by bus or taxi.
Gompas are the places of Buddhist cultural heritage and bear international importance. Some of the spots like Namgyal TsemoShey Palace and Stok Palace Museum have specific visiting hours.
Krishna temple in Leh is a very calm and peaceful place to pray. “Hall of Fame” near Leh reminds us of our brave warriors. About 30 kms from Leh is the famous “Pathar Sahib Gurudwara” This gurudwara is being managed by Indian Army. The cleanliness, calm and peaceful atmosphere touches everyone’s heart. Famous Magnetic Hill is 3 kms ahead. Whenever any vehicle passes from there, this hill tries to attract it. Every passenger on this way can feel this magnetic attraction. World’s highest road ‘Khardungla Pass’ can also be seen near Leh.
Imp.Information :-
1) Yatries have to register themselves by 15th of May 20011.
2) This Yatra Passes through high altitude, by virtue cold, Yatries are requested to bring Warm Clothes with them.
3) Yatra will be traveled through 2/2 deluxe buses.
4) Sindhu Darshan Yatra Samiti Will make all the arrangements of Yatra.
5) The Amount Rs.6000- per Yatri will be charged for this Yatra by Yatra Samiti.
Dear Friends, this yatra has the same significances and importance as that of Praga Maha Kumbh.I wish u to join this histories yatra to know the Jammu,Kashmir & Leh-Ladakh.
For more information You can call 094191-44078 ( Ravinder Raina)
& can contact through mail ID:- indiankashmir@gmail.com,capt.vajpayee@gmail.com


MIlitancy affected people of Udhampur district protested at DC Office Udhampur

Militancy affected people of Udhampur today protested at DC Office Udhampur under the banner of Tehreek-E-Insaaf in view of their long pending demands. Addressing the protestors, Mohd Aslam Kohli, President of Tehreek-e-Insaaf said that the condition of 8 lacs militancy affected people of Jammu including 12000 migrant families are at the edge of starvation. The unhygeinic environment in the camps of Jammu migrants is extremely deplorable. The Govt has not paid any heed towards militancy affected people of Jammu province. No special budgetary provision were made for our people for fulfilling their genuine needs of housing, employment & improving their living conditions.

Addressing the protestors, Sher Singh Vice President said that Govt has back-stabbed our people by not implementing the directions of Hon'ble Supreme Court. He said that we will join the Assembly-Gherao protest organised by the organisation at Jammu on 21st of March and appeal the affected people to show their strength. Later on, a delegation of Tehreek-e-Insaaaf met the DC Udhampur and submitted their demands & problems of militancy affected people of Udhampur Distt. Large no. of people including women participated in the protest against State Govt which started at Mini Stadium & culminated at DC Office, Udhampur. Ravinder Raina, Gen Secy & Haji Mohd Taj Mukri were also present in the protest rally


Wikileaks should help evolve consensus on core issues of security
The whistle blowing web site Wikileaks has once again gained centre stage in our parliamentary politics. The recent expose has got the opposition baying for the blood of the UPA Government on the issue of a "US tilt' in the cabinet reshuffle of 2006 and allegations of payoffs during the confidence vote in the Parliament on the Indo-US nuclear deal in 2008

It is being claimed that Washington framed the UPA Government's foreign policy. The second issue pertains to a soft corner that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is supposed to have towards Pakistan - having been born there --, which leads to a dovish approach by him in engaging the recalcitrant nation in dialogue. His erstwhile National Security Advisor MK Narayanan allegedly opposed this approach. The US bureaucracy comes across as opinionated and suffering from an acute superiority complex. Further, it takes a one sided approach, completely divorced from ground realities, while addressing issues. The language used in the cables attempts to project the incumbent diplomat who leaves the Indian leadership weak kneed in the face of his clout.

Obviously, the person who gains the maximum from the report, which is supposed to be confidential in nature, is the diplomat himself. What defies comprehension is that his superiors buy such na‹ve and infantile ideas and recommendations. No wonder the US policy in South Asia is so lopsided. It is being said that Mani Shanker Aiyar was divested from his portfolio on the recommendation of the US. Mani Shanker Aiyar, though a person acknowledged for his intellectual brilliance, is by no means a political heavyweight who would come in the way of the UPA Government's engagement with the US.

He would have done what his higher command wanted him to do, so where was the need for former US Ambassador David C Mulford to use his so-called 'considerable influence' to have him sidelined. The second issue is that of Dr Manmohan Singh's soft corner for Pakistan. It is very evident that it is not as soft as the one nurtured by Atal Bihari Vajpayee when he was the Prime Minister and he was not born in Pakistan.

There are other more important disclosures that should come up for consideration and debate. The New York Times reported on Sunday, July, 18, 2010, that US military field documents exposed by Wikileaks suggest that Pakistan has been allowing "representatives of its spy service to meet directly with the Taliban to organise networks of militant groups that fight against American soldiers in Afghanistan". What this implies is that, while Washington is blindly paying Pakistan massive amounts of money, the ISI has been functioning against US interests.

There is yet another leak of December 2, 2010 which relates to a report sent by Tim Roemer, the US Ambassador to India, which refers to the Indian Army's mobilisation plan as slow, lumbering and incapable of sustaining the cold start doctrine allegedly designed to punish Pakistan in a limited manner without triggering a nuclear response.

This dispatch suggests that the Pakistani government is not be unduly worried about a possible attack from India should its hands in a terrorist action in the future become visible. It is the cumulative intelligence provided by Wikileaks that should call upon the national leadership to sit up and take notice. The question that comes to mind is - if the US is not relenting in its pursuit to equip Pakistan with military capability against India, and if Pakistan is not worried about a threat from India, then what is India doing to safeguard its interests?

Despite being privy to this information, why is India resolutely following the path of dialogue with Pakistan? In fact, such is India's spirit of accommodation, that Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has given his consent to a Pakistan commission questioning the main accused in the Mumbai attack of 26/11, Ajmal Kasab. Pakistan has taken no reciprocal action of allowing India to question Zaki-ur-Rahman Lakhvi who is s said to be the mastermind of the said attack.

There is not much cause for India to relent and look towards accommodating Pakistan or engaging the Pakistani Government in talks. It is well understood that in any civilised society, the window of dialogue should always be kept open. However, there has to be someone credible sitting across the table with whom one can talk. In Pakistan, it is not clear as to who is calling the shots. Definitely, it is not the government, and a guess between the US, the Army, the Islamic fundamentalists or all of three would not be wildly off the mark. According to the Wikileaks expose, none of these three have Indian interest in mind.

The Wikileaks exposes should be utilised to formulate a national consensus on core issues concerning our security. It is time to confront the US in one voice and insist that it comes out clean with respect to its policy on India and Pakistan. It simply has to stop running with the hares and hunting with the hounds. It has to cease looking at India as a soft and pliable State which can be manipulated in furtherance of its very myopic and misplaced interests in the Af-Pak region.

India cannot go on tolerating Pakistan's propaganda of projecting itself as a reasonable and responsible state living under the shadow of a constant threat from a belligerent neighbour. It is time for the US and the Pakistan government to ensure that General Kayani takes all possible steps to dismantle terrorist infrastructure targeted against India, it is common knowledge that he has the wherewithal to do so only the intention is missing. Finally it is time to make it clear that India has the potential and the will to use the hard option cold, hot or medium. Will it happen ? Unfortunately, a consensus is elusive and more time is likely to be spent in the country on 'pay-offs' for securing the confidence vote. By Jaibans Singh (ANI)