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United News of India
5 days ago
- Sport
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Sportspersons serve as ambassadors; messengers of peace: DG J&K YSS
Jammu, June 16 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Director General Youth Services and Sports, Anuradha Gupta, on Monday termed sportspersons as the messengers of peace, prosperity, and harmony, stating that these personalities often serve as brand ambassadors due to their influence, popularity, and ability to connect with wide audiences. Anuradha this morning flagged off the J&K contingent for the 78th Senior National Aquatic Championship here from Maulana Azad Stadium. A contingent of 10 swimmers with 5 men and 5 women, selected on merit, will be proceeding for the event to be organised by the Swimming Federation of India at Bhuvneshwar in Odisha from June 22 to 26. Congratulating J&K Swimming Association for its endeavours in providing playing opportunities to J&K youth and promoting sports in every nook and corner of the Union Territory, Anuradha said that J&K possessed immense sporting talent and the dire need is to hone it at the grassroots level. She wished the contingent the best of luck and advised them to play the game with sporting spirit and preserve the sanctity of the same. Hoping for a good show from these swimmers at the national scene, the DG J&K YSS advised them to give their best and bring laurels for themselves, their parents, coaches, mentors and the Union Territory as well. She advised the athletes to leave no stone unturned in blossoming at the national scene and give a message to the society that sports and games serve as the best tool to empower the nation. Organised by Jammu and Kashmir Swimming Association, the Flag Off Ceremony was held under the overall supervision of President J&K Swimming Association, Ramandeep Singh Soodan, General Secretary, Bharat Kumar Sharma; Joint Secretary Cum Coach Babita Rani and Treasurer Vikas Mahajan. UNI VBH ARN
United News of India
11-06-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Anuradha replaces Rajinder Tara as new DG J&K Youth Services
Jammu, June 11 (UNI) Anuradha Gupta on Wednesday assumed charge of Director General Youth Services and Sports Jammu and Kashmir after replacing outgoing Director General Rajinder Singh Tara here at the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, Sports House, Maulana Azad Stadium. Anuradha Gupta has served the Union Territory in various capacities, including Deputy Commissioner Samba, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Director School Education Jammu and Controller Legal Metrology, J&K. At the outset, Rajinder Singh Tara introduced Anuradha Gupta to the officers and officials of the Directorate and briefed her about the activities and programmes of the department. Tara said apart from the sports activities, the department also carries out various programmes regarding youth development, including the National Youth Festival and orientation programmes. Anuradha Gupta, however, said that she considered it a privilege to serve the department which is involved with the development and welfare of youth, adding that youth are the pillars of the nation and sportspersons are the messengers of peace. "I am grateful to the government for providing me this opportunity of serving youth," she added. "The government is committed to promoting sports in every nook and corner of the Union Territory, and I take it as an added responsibility to do the job in a most befitting manner," Anuradha Gupta maintained. UNI VBH ARN
United News of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
J&K Legal Metrology Department launches crackdown on dry fruit sellers
Jammu, May 21 (UNI) In response to increasing consumer complaints and to ensure adherence to fair trade practices, the Legal Metrology Department, Jammu and Kashmir, launched a comprehensive enforcement drive targeting traders and distributors of dry fruits across all districts of the Union Territory. Anuradha Gupta, Controller, Legal Metrology Department, J&K, here on Thursday, said that the crackdown focused on addressing issues of short weighment and the absence of mandatory declarations on product packaging. She said that special enforcement teams were constituted to conduct surprise inspections across all districts of Jammu and Kashmir. During the UT wide drive, a total of 244 traders were inspected, out of which 63 traders were booked for violations, said the Controller adding that these included supplying underweight packaged dry fruits and failing to display mandatory labeling information, including net weight, MRP, date of packaging, and manufacturer details, as required under Rule 6 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. "This drive underscores our commitment to ensuring that only those packages that are exact in terms of net quantity, and which strictly adhere to Legal Metrology guidelines, are made available to consumers. Such drives will continue in the future as well," said Anuradha Gupta. The Department has issued a strict advisory to all dry fruit sellers, warning them against selling non-compliant packaged commodities, she said, adding, "Violators will face stringent legal action under the provisions of the Legal Metrology Act." In addition, consumers have been particularly advised to carefully check the net weight and labeling on packaged goods before purchasing. Public awareness and vigilance play a crucial role, said the Controller. She said, "being informed about one's rights and responsibilities as a consumer is essential for avoiding exploitation and ensuring fair trade. Consumers are urged to report any discrepancies in packaged goods." "Complaints can be lodged through the LMD toll-free helpline: 1800-180-7114 or via official social media handles. The Department remains active on social media platforms to promptly address public grievances and raise consumer awareness," said the Controller. UNI VBH BD
