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Skyview By Empyrean Wins FICCI Excellence Award for Its World-Class Gondola

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The 2nd FICCI Award for Excellence in Maintenance Systems recognised the best practises and robust system of plant maintenance implemented by Skyview by Empyrean in its Ropeway connecting Jammu’s Sanget valley to Patnitop.

 

New Delhi: March 1 , 2025 – Skyview by Empyrean, a mountain harbour that seamlessly blends adventure, luxury, nature and hospitality in Jammu’s Sanget valley, has won the 2nd FICCI Award for Excellence in Maintenance Systems for its world-class ropeway system.

 

The prestigious award was presented to Mr. Upen Anand – General Manager, Skyview by Empyrean by Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director of DMRC Limited, at a ceremony held at FICCI’s Federation House in New Delhi. The FICCI Awards for Excellence in Maintenance Systems recognise best-in-class maintenance practices adopted by companies that contribute to operational
efficiency and global competitiveness.

The rigorous award-selection process involved a comprehensive evaluation through a detailed questionnaire, a physical site audit, and a jury round. Skyview showcased the advanced maintenance practices implemented in the maintenance of its ropeway while addressing technical queries from industry experts.

“We are deeply honoured to receive this recognition from FICCI, which reinforces our position as a leader in ropeway mobility and sustainable tourism development in India. This award is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in the maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency of Skyview Gondola. We remain committed towards promoting sustainable tourism for years to come,” said Owais Altaf Syed, Group Director, FIL Industries Private Ltd.

Skyview by Empyrean’s state-of-the-art ropeway system, was first operational in 2019 connecting Sanget-valley to Patnitop in only 10 minutes. The ropeway is one of India’s leading tourism infrastructure projects, setting new benchmarks for safety, innovation, and environmental responsibility through local and global collaborations. Our partners are POMA, E.R.I.C Ropeways, MND Group, Sage Geotech Inc. and Dianeige Mountain Design. The company follows internationally accredited maintenance protocols, ensuring uninterrupted operations, passenger safety, and minimal ecological impact.

Skyview has also been declared ‘RTSOI Champion’ of Sustainability in Tourism Services by The Responsible Tourism Society of India.

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is India’s oldest and largest apex business organization, dedicated to supporting enterprises and
fostering industrial growth.

For more information, please visit www.ficci.in

About Skyview by Empyrean:
Skyview by Empyrean, a unit of FIL Industries Pvt. Ltd., is a premium mountain harbour nestled in the serene Sanget Valley, Patnitop, Jammu & Kashmir. Established in July 2019, it offers a seamless blend of adventure, luxury, and sustainability.

The 22-acre flagship property features India’s highest CEN-certified gondola, covering a thrilling 2.8 km ride from Sanget to Patnitop in just 10-13 minutes. Guests can indulge in luxury stays, curated treks, adventure sports, delectable dining, and shop regional artisanal products at the boutique store, Hands of Gold.

Committed to responsible tourism, Skyview by Empyrean is RTSOI-certified, promoting sustainable practices that celebrate nature and support the local community. Recognized with multiple awards, including Best Adventure Tourism Destination (2019) by FICCI and Ernst & Young, and the Pathfinder Award for Adventure Infrastructure Innovation (2023) by ATOAI, it stands as a beacon of innovation in eco-friendly tourism. Located just 90 minutes from Katra’s Shri Mata Vaishno Devi temple, Skyview by Empyrean promises world-class services, exhilarating experiences, and unforgettable memories amidst the Himalayas.

General Category Candidates Demand Immediate Halt to JK Recruitment Process

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Srinagar, Mar 1 : General Category candidates in Jammu and Kashmir have urged the government to halt the ongoing recruitment process until the reservation policy is rationalized. They argue that the current system disproportionately favors reserved categories, leaving Open Merit candidates with inadequate opportunities.

According to the protesting candidates, out of 292 advertised posts, 115 have been allocated to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). Additionally, 80 posts are designated for the general category under the OBC, ALC (Actual Line of Control), and RBA (Reserved Backward Area) categories, where SC/ST/OBC candidates cannot apply. The remaining 117 posts fall under Open Merit, with only 1% of selections reportedly coming from reserved categories. This distribution, they claim, results in 67% of selections being from General Category candidates.
Criticizing the policy as unfair, the aspirants argue that despite constituting over 70% of the population, Open Merit candidates secure less than 35% of government jobs in Jammu and Kashmir. They describe this as a “flagrant injustice” that must be rectified immediately.

“The entire onus of addressing this imbalance falls on the ruling government. The recruitment process must be stopped without delay until the reservation policy is rationalized,” the candidates said in a statement. They have called for the Cabinet Sub-Committee to expedite its report and urged the government to ensure a fair and equitable policy revision.

The aspirants also appealed to Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to set aside party differences in the forthcoming Assembly session and pass legislation capping reservations at less than 40%. Furthermore, they demand the abolition of certain reservation categories that, according to them, have been exploited for decades by individuals residing in principal cities while enjoying affluent lifestyles. (CNS)

Snow-Slides, Avalanches Reported in Gulmarg; No Loss of Life: Police

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Tangmarg, Mar 1 : Police on Saturday said that heavy snowfall triggered snow-slides and avalanches above Phase 1 in Gulmarg. However, officials confirmed that there has been no loss of life or property, and no one has been reported missing.

SDPO Tangmarg stated that all individuals in the area are safe and accounted for. He urged media outlets to report responsibly and avoid spreading unnecessary panic regarding the situation.

Meanwhile, tourists and locals have been advised to exercise caution while venturing into avalanche-prone areas as fresh snowfall has increased the risk of snow-slides. [KNT]

Trio Including Duo from Srinagar Arrested in Rs 78 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case in Delhi, Chinese Kingpin on the Run

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Srinagar, Mar 1 :  Two residents of Srinagar have been arrested by Delhi Cyber Police for their involvement in a cyber fraud case amounting to Rs 78 lakh. The accused have been identified as Ibrahim Dar of Dana Mazar and Ehsan Ul Haq of Mehjoor Nagar in Srinagar.

According to reports, Cyber Crime Police arrested three individuals from a rented flat in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi, for allegedly swindling money using the WhatsApp profile of the owner of Tex India Group. The accused have been identified as Ibrahim Dar, Ehsan Ul Haq, and Amjad, a resident of Kakaroli Tewada in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.

The trio, wanted by Uttar Pradesh Police, has been transferred to Lucknow for further investigation. The mastermind of the gang has been identified as Wing Sang Shu, a resident of China, who is currently absconding. Another suspect, Ovais, is also being pursued by the police in connection with the fraud.

The case was registered after Sarvesh Dwivedi, the account manager of Tex India Group, lodged a complaint at the Cyber Crime Police Station, reporting a fraudulent transaction of Rs 78 lakh. The accused were tracked down through surveillance and were caught at their rented accommodation in Delhi, which they had leased for Rs 80,000 per month.

During the investigation, police recovered laptops and iPhones from the accused. It was revealed that Ibrahim Dar, during interrogation, admitted to transferring the swindled amount to a fake account in Jammu and Kashmir opened in the name of Amjad. Authorities are now gathering details of other fraudulent accounts operated by the gang.

Reports said one of the accused from Mehjoor Nagar had completed a technical degree from a college in Jammu and Kashmir. The accused primarily engaged in fraud by contacting victims through online chats and deceiving them into transferring money.

Currently, both Ibrahim Dar and Ehsan Ul Haq are lodged in a police station in Lucknow. Meanwhile, Amjad’s bank account has been frozen. [KNT]

Identify, deport Rohingya and Bangladeshi intruders: Amit Shah directs security agencies

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New Delhi, Match 1 : Describing illegal entry of Bangladeshis and Rohingyas into the country as an issue of national security, Union Home Minister, Amit Shah on Friday directed the security agencies to identify the intruders and deport them.

Chairing a meeting to review the national capital’s law-and-order situation, Shah, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that illegal entry of Bangladeshis and Rohingyas needs to be dealt with strictly. “Stern action should be taken against the entire network that helps Bangladeshi and Rohingya intruders enter the country, get their documents made and facilitate their stay here.

The issue of illegal intruders is also related to national security, and it should be dealt with strictly. They should be identified and deported,” he said—(KNO)

To keep NC-led govt on toes, BJP forms “shadow cabinet”

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Senior MLAs tasked to monitor departments held by different ministers

Srinagar, Feb 28 : In a first such move by an opposition party in Jammu & Kashmir, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formed a “shadow cabinet” to keep a close watch on the performance of the National Conference-led government in the Union Territory.

Sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that BJP has formed a group of senior MLAs to closely examine performance of different departments and question their performance within and outside the Assembly.

“The party has tasked senior MLAs, who served as ministers in the previous PDP-BJP government, to closely monitor departments assigned to them for assembly interventions and other issues,” they said.

According to sources, the leader of opposition Sunil Sharma has played a key role in the formation of the “shadow cabinet”.

Sharma, who is close to the top leadership of BJP, was chosen by the party as its first leader of opposition in Jammu & Kashmir after the party secured 29 seats in 2024 Assembly polls.

Sources privy to the development disclosed that the party has assigned different departments to its senior MLAs to lead the assessment and challenge the ministers holding them within and outside the Assembly.

“This move will enhance the party’s role in scrutinising government actions and policies. It would also help us in effectively raising public issues within and outside the Assembly,” a former BJP minister, who is part of the group, told KNO on condition of anonymity.

The move comes ahead of the budget session of the Assembly, which is expected to be stormy over issues ranging from Article 370, reservation row and other issues.

For the first time in history, the BJP is the main opposition party in Jammu & Kashmir. Before 2008, BJP never crossed a double-digit seat tally in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. In 2008 polls, it managed to secure 11 seats. In 2014, it secured 25 seats and became part of any government for the first time in J&K’s history—(KNO)

JKBOSE postpone exams scheduled for March-01, 03 in hard zones

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Srinagar, Feb 28 : Following the bad weather conditions, JKBOSE Friday postponed all exams of 10th to 12th classes scheduled on March-01 and March-03 in hard zones.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), JKBOSE in a order said, “In view of inclement weather, the examinations for classes 10th, 11th and 12th scheduled to be held on 01-03-2025 and 03-03-2025 as per date sheet already issued, are hereby postponed and rescheduled.”

The board said that the examinations that were earlier scheduled to be held on March-01 for classes 10th and 11th will be held on March-25.

In case of 12th standard, the examinations that were scheduled to be held on March-01 will be held on March-24.

JKBOSE in the meantime further said that the time and venue of the examinations will remain unchanged—(KNO)

Fresh Snowfall: Winter Vacations For Schools Extended Till March 7

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Srinagar, February 28 : Amid fresh snowfall and forecast for more, authorities on Friday extended winter vacations for schools in Kashmir Valley and winter zones of Jammu till March 7.

Fresh Snowfall In Kashmir Parts.

Official sources told GNS that the decision in this regard was taken at a meeting chaired by the Minister for School Education Sakina Itoo this morning.

They said the decision followed reports from respective Deputy Commissioners regarding the snowfall as well as prediction for inclement weather in Jammu and Kashmir by the MeT Department.

The schools were originally scheduled to reopen on March 1st after long winter break but now will resume from March 7th.(GNS)

Massive fire destroys house, eight Shops in Bandipora’s Hajin

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Bandipora, Feb 28: A residential house and l eight shops were damaged in massive fire that broke out on intervening night of Thrusday-Friday in Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said here.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the fire broke out in one of the residential structures and later spread to a nearby shop, resulting in the complete destruction of a residential house and eight shops.

Efforts by locals, the fire and emergency department, and the local police prevented the fire from spreading further, he said.

The official said there was no loss of life or injuries in the incident; however, the cause of the fire is being investigated.(KNO)

Kashmir University Exams to Be Held as Per Schedule: Controller Exams

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Students from Snow-Affected Areas Will Get Another Chance

Srinagar, Feb 28: The Kashmir University examinations scheduled for today will be conducted as per schedule.

Controller of Examinations Dr. Majid Zaman told news agency JKNS that examinations scheduled for today will be conducted as per schedule.

Students who miss the exam due to heavy snowfall in higher reaches can submit an application, after which they will be allowed to appear on another date, he said.

It is important to mention that higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed heavy snowfall, while plains of Kashmir experienced light snowfall over the past 24 hours. (JKNS)

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