• Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.

Div Com Kashmir Visits Hajj House Bemina to Review Hajj-25 Arrangements

Published on May 3, 2025

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Srinagar, May 02 (RNA):
In view of the upcoming Hajj-2025 pilgrimage, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today conducted a comprehensive inspection of Hajj House Bemina, Srinagar, to assess the preparedness and arrangements put in place by various departments.

With intending pilgrims set to begin their departure from Sunday, May 4, the Div Com was joined by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Bilal Mohi-ud-din Bhat and a team of senior officers from key departments including Airport Authority of India, BCAS, Health, PHE, KPDCL, Information, Hajj Committee, SMC, J&K Police, Customs, Emigration, SpiceJet, and multiple banks.

During the visit, Div Com inspected a wide range of facilities including:

  • Forex counters by banks

  • Luggage screening machines

  • E-bracelet distribution counters

  • Boarding and lodging facilities

  • Water supply and electricity backup

The Hajj Committee officials gave a detailed briefing about traffic management, security, sanitation, and other logistical arrangements.

Vijay Kumar Bidhuri emphasized the need for seamless coordination among departments to ensure comfortable, safe, and respectful services for the pilgrims. He stressed that every detail — from sanitation to security — must be handled with utmost care to facilitate a peaceful and dignified pilgrimage experience.

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  • Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.