Author: Agencies

RAMBAN: As part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, the District Administration Ramban, led by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, today organised a series of events to inspire patriotism and public engagement. Departments across the district held Tiranga Rangoli competitions in schools, colleges and public areas. Students used tricolour themes and organic materials to create artistic displays, turning institutions into vibrant hubs of celebration. Rakhi-making competitions, Tiranga rallies, painting contests and awareness drives on cleanliness, water conservation and hygiene were also organised at Block, Tehsil and Sub-Division levels. Students performed patriotic songs and skits, promoting unity and national pride. Youth…

UDHAMPUR: The week-long campaign “Har Ghar Tiranga, Har Ghar Swachhata, Swantantarta ka utsav, swachhata ke sung” was launched today by District Administration Udhampur to promote cleanliness and patriotism. In collaboration with the National Highways Authority of India, a Swachhata Cyclathon rally was organised under Swachh Bharat Mission and Har Ghar Tiranga. Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh flagged off the rally from DC Office Complex Udhampur. Around 100 cyclists participated, covering Court Road, Gole Market, Sallian Talab and concluding at Dhar Road Gole Mela Ground. The ADC praised the initiative and urged public participation in Swachh Bharat efforts. He also called…

UDHAMPUR: A 15-day Summer Internship Programme in Journalism and Mass Media for 5th-semester students of Government Degree College for Women, Udhampur concluded today at District Information Centre Udhampur. The internship was conducted under the guidance of District Information Officer Neeraj Bhargav and supervised by Assistant Information Officer Jiwan Thakur. Students gained hands-on experience in print journalism, digital content creation, reporting and public relations. A certificate distribution ceremony was held at the conclusion of the programme. Addressing the interns, the DIO encouraged them to use such opportunities to deepen their knowledge and strive for excellence in media and communication.

KATHUA: A review meeting of the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) was held at the DC Office Complex, chaired by Additional District Development Commissioner Surinder Mohan Sharma to assess progress and strengthen anti-tobacco measures. The meeting was attended by ADC Basholi, ADC Billawar, CMO Kathua, CEO Municipal Council, BDO HQ Kathua, Food Safety Officer, District Programme Manager NHM, and representatives from the CEO’s Office. All Block Medical Officers joined virtually. The ADDC underlined the importance of coordination and enforcement to achieve a tobacco-free India. He highlighted the need to protect youth and called for intensified awareness and inter-departmental synergy. The…

UDHAMPUR: Arrangements for the upcoming Kailash Kund Yatra and the three-day historic Baba Sankri Devta Mela, scheduled to commence on AUGUST 19 in Meer village, Block Panchari, were reviewed in a meeting held today. The meeting, chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Prem Singh at the DC Office Complex, was attended by DDC Member Jasvir Singh, ACR Dr Umesh Shan, senior officers and mela committee members. Detailed discussions were held on security, sanitation, healthcare, transport, traffic management, water and power supply, and price monitoring. ADC Prem Singh stressed early coordination among all departments and encouraged mela committee members to participate…

RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, today chaired a review meeting to finalise arrangements for the upcoming Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations. The meeting was attended by ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak, CPO Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Rather, senior officers, religious leaders and local stakeholders. The DC directed all departments to ensure smooth, secure and spiritually enriching festivities. He emphasised sanitation, traffic regulation, and provision of public services. Traffic Police were instructed to manage traffic in Ramban town. Municipal authorities were asked to maintain cleanliness around temples and along the Shri Krishna Jhanki route, which is expected to see large participation. Arrangements…

REASI: The District Development Council (DDC) Reasi, chaired by DDC Chairperson Saraf Singh Nag, today approved the District Capex Budget of ₹6277.53 lakh for the financial year 2025–26. The budget includes ₹1147.34 lakh for ongoing works and ₹5130.19 lakh for new development proposals, aimed at accelerating infrastructure development and service delivery. The meeting was attended by MLA Reasi Kuldeep Raj Dubey, MLA Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Baldev Raj Sharma, Vice Chairperson DDC Sajra Qadir, ADDC Reasi Sukhdev Singh Samyal, DDC Members and senior district officials. Chairperson Saraf Singh Nag commended the consistent efforts of council members and line departments. He called for regular…

KISHTWAR: In a considerate gesture to support grieving families, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, today disbursed ₹3.75 lakh as compensation under the J&K Road Accident Victim Fund. The disbursement followed case submissions by ARTO Kishtwar, Tasleem Wani. An amount of ₹1 lakh each was disbursed to the legal heirs of three deceased road accident victims, while ₹75,000 was given to a victim who suffered permanent disability. The families who received compensation were Nandani Devi D/o Kewal Singh R/o Chitto Paddar, Yasir Hussain S/o Mohammad Hussain R/o Nagseni, Tahir Hussain S/o Ranjha R/o Keshwan and Khifitullah S/o Mohd Hanief R/o Chamoti (permanently disabled).

DODA: Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh, conducted an extensive inspection of various ongoing development works in Block Ghat (Doda) to review the pace and quality of developmental activities and ensure timely execution of projects for public benefit. During the inspection, the DC directed the concerned officers and executing agencies to expedite the works and complete them within the stipulated timeframes without compromising quality. The DC also interacted with local residents and listened to their concerns and grievances. He assured them that all issues would be addressed promptly in coordination with the concerned departments. He further visited the natural spring site…

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, today chaired a meeting to review the status of various Change of Land Use (CLU) cases in the district. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner conducted a detailed assessment of the performance of concerned departments in processing CLU applications. A total of 12 cases were taken up for review. Of these, eight cases were reverted while four cases were deferred after extensive deliberations on their compliance with existing norms and policies. Stressing the importance of timely issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs), the DC directed the concerned officers to ensure thorough document verification and…