News Jammu And Kashmir Srinagar designated 'Temporary Red Zone' for drone activities ahead of PM Modi's visit

Srinagar designated 'Temporary Red Zone' for drone activities ahead of PM Modi's visit

All unauthorized drone operations in the Red Zone are liable to being penalized as per relevant provisions of Drone Rules, 2021, Srinagar Police said in a statement.

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Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir on June 21, Srinagar city has been designated a Temporary Red Zone for the operation of drones and quadcopters. The Srinagar Police took to its official X account to inform this on Tuesday. The police also asked people for their cooperation in this regard.

"Srinagar city has been declared as 'Temporary Red Zone' for the operation of drones and quadcopters as per provisions of Rule 24(2) of Drone Rules, 2021 with immediate effect," the police said in a statement. "All unauthorized drone operations in the Red Zone are liable to being penalized as per relevant provisions of Drone Rules, 2021. As responsible citizens, your cooperation is solicited in this regard," the statement added. 

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PM to lead yoga day celebrations from Srinagar on June 21

The main International Day of Yoga celebrations this year will be held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on June 21 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the event there. It will be PM Modi's first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after being sworn-in as the prime minister for his third term. He is scheduled to arrive in Srinagar on June 20 and lead the IDY celebrations the next day. According to reports, hundreds of people, including many sportspersons, are expected to participate in the event. The participants have been shortlisted and are being trained in various 'asanas' expected to be performed by the prime minister, officials said.

Minister of State for Ayush on Yoga Day

 

Meanwhile, Prataprao Jadhav, the Minister of State for Ayush (independent charge), said this year's theme 'Yoga for Self and Society' highlights yoga's dual role in fostering individual and societal well-being. It underlines promoting connection between the inner self and the outer world going beyond one's own well-being, Jadhav said. He also announced that the PM has written to each gram pradhan, encouraging grassroots participation and the spread of yoga in rural areas.

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