Author: Agencies
GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a comprehensive meeting to review the implementation of various schemes pertaining to agriculture and allied sectors in the district. The meeting focused on assessing the progress under key schemes including the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), KCC, and farmer registration on digital platforms like Kisan Sathi and Daksh Kisan. The functioning and operational status of Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) was also extensively reviewed. Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) Ganderbal briefed the chair about the status of KKGs,…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today conducted an extensive inspection of the Tawi Riverfront Development Project, a flagship initiative under Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL). The project aims to revitalise the banks of the Tawi River by integrating flood protection with recreational and commercial infrastructure to create a dynamic urban space. The inspection was also attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani and Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, IT, S&T and Transport, Satish Sharma. Commissioner JMC and CEO JSCL, Devansh Yadav; Additional CEO JSCL and Joint Commissioner JMC, Subah Mehta; Director Projects JSCL, Sunil…
REASI: In a significant move towards modernizing land and property record management, Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Nidhi Malik along with Additional Inspector General of Registration (AIGR), Pankaj Gupta today inaugurated the process of Digitization/Scanning/Uploading of Legacy Records, for the first time in J&K at the Registrar Office, Reasi. Under this initiative, land and registration records dating from 1995 to 2020 will be digitized in a format compatible with the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS). The program stands mooted by the J&K Registration Department, under the leadership of IGR Dr. Bashir Ahmad Bhat. This effort is a part of the Digital…
RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, conducted a surprise visit to PALAASH, the Child Care Institution for Boys at Maitra. During his inspection at PALAASH, a Mission Vatsalya initiative under the Department of Social Welfare, the Deputy Commissioner interacted directly with the boys residing at the institution. He gathered feedback on the available facilities and services, emphasizing the importance of handling every child with love and affection, providing proper care and ensuring overall child welfare. The Deputy Commissioner issued directions to the concerned officers for maintaining the quality and hygiene of food as well as personal hygiene among the…
RAMBAN: District Administration under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, today organized a series of patriotic activities across the district as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. Events were held at educational institutions and across Block, Tehsil, and Sub-Division levels, focusing on Tiranga rallies, Swachhata Abhiyan, water conservation and hygiene awareness which witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, staff, and members of the public. Notable rallies were organized at HSS Kaskoot Banihal and HS Chacknarwah, which also hosted an Anti-Drug Awareness march. Similar events were held at HSS Pogal, HSS Gandhri, GHSS Thatharka, and HS Juwagh. PM…
JAMMU: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) under the leadership of Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu today inaugurated the 5-day residential Management Development Programme (MDP) (Batch-II) aimed at enhancing the leadership, management and governance skills of elected representatives and functionaries of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). The program organized by Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Govt. of India at IIM Jammu Jagti Campus Vedanta MDP Classroom, Academic Block from 4th of August to 8th Aug 2025, is hosting 24 participants from states and UTs ranging from Jammu and Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. The MDP is…
UDHAMPUR: Additional Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Prem Singh today distributed nutrition kits to 15 TB patients. The distribution was carried out under the Nikshay initiative, a key component of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, with financial support from the District Red Cross Society. The event took place at the DC Office Complex in the presence of Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Dr. Umesh Shan, Chief Medical Officer, Dr Anil Manhas and District Tuberculosis Officer, Dr Anil Saloch. The initiative aimed to provide vital nutritional support to TB patients, emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet in enhancing immunity and aiding faster…
DODA: In a forward-looking move to promote conservation and economic development through medicinal plant cultivation, the Jammu & Kashmir Medicinal Plants Board in collaboration with the District Administration Doda organized a one-day seminar at Town Hall Doda. The seminar was themed “Promoting Conservation, Cultivation of Medicinal Plants and Developing Entrepreneurship in the Medicinal Plants Sector”. Organized under the supervision of the District AYUSH Officer, Doda, the program saw active participation from agricultural experts, local entrepreneurs, progressive farmers, officials and youth from across the district. The seminar aimed to raise awareness about the rich medicinal plant biodiversity in the region and…
DODA: A comprehensive training session for newly appointed Booth Level Officers (BLOs) was held at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex, Doda. The session was chaired by the Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh, who also serves as the District Election Officer and was supervised by ACR Doda, Ashraf Parvez, who holds the additional charge of Deputy District Election Officer and also serves as Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) for AC-52 Doda. The training aimed to sensitize the BLOs about their critical role in the electoral process from accurate voter list management to responsibilities at the polling stations. During the…
UDHAMPUR: An intensified awareness campaign under the Har Ghar Tiranga initiative was organized by the District Administration Udhampur under the overall supervision of Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai. A series of patriotic activities were organized across the district to celebrate the spirit of the National Flag and evoke a sense of national pride among citizens. As part of the campaign, various educational institutions and stakeholder departments conducted multiple events at Block and Tehsil levels. These activities received enthusiastic participation from the public, with active involvement from officials of various government departments. Prominent among the participating institutions were Government Higher Secondary School…