Author: Agencies

DODA: The athletics team of Government Degree College (GDC) Doda has made the district proud by winning 1st position in the Men’s Athletic Tournament held under the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme organized by the University of Jammu. The students of GDC Doda showed excellent performance and strong determination by winning a total of 16 medals — 8 Gold, 3 Silver and 5 Bronze in various track and field events. Their efforts brought great pride to the college and the district. To honour their achievement, the team was felicitated by the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha during a grand ceremony held…

KATHUA: In a landmark step towards strengthening grassroots childcare and maternal health services, the District Administration Kathua today dedicated a state-of-the-art Model Anganwadi Centre at Kabir Nagar. The maiden facility was jointly inaugurated by Member Legislative Assembly Kathua, Dr. Bharat Bhushan and Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Dr. Rakesh Minhas. Designed with a child-centric approach, the Model Anganwadi Centre features safe and vibrant infrastructure including age-appropriate furniture, engaging play equipment, modern teaching-learning aids, a fully equipped kitchen, clean and child-friendly toilets, a ventilated storage area and a dedicated hand-washing unit scaled to child height. A small kitchen garden has also been developed…

SRINAGAR: In continuation of the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan, the Cultural Unit Srinagar of the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), in association with Government Boys Higher Secondary School Shalimar, conducted an impactful awareness programme aimed at sensitizing youth on the menace of drug abuse. A powerful short play, staged by a team of local theatre performers, compellingly depicted the harmful consequences of substance addiction on individuals, families, and the community at large. The stirring performance left a strong impression on the audience, particularly the student community encouraging open dialogue and reinforcing the message of prevention. Gazala Parveen, Principal…

PULWAMA: To facilitate Aadhar enrollment of destitute children and other people identified by the SAATHI Unit, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Pulwama today organized aadhar registration camps under the SAATHI campaign-2025 at Baitul Aafiyat Trali Payeen Tral & Tehsil office Headquarter Aripal of district Pulwama. The camps were organized under the chairmanship of Malik Shabir Ahmad, Chairman DLSA (Pr. District & Sessions Judge) Pulwama and under the supervision of Mudasar Farooq, Secretary DLSA Pulwama. During the said events, many destitute children and other people participated in the camps to enroll themselves. At the conclusion of the campaign, legal awareness was…

BARAMULLA: Division of Animal Genetics and Breeding at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, SKUAST-K Shuhama, in collaboration with the Sheep Husbandry department (SHD) Kashmir, organized a Farmer-Scientist Interaction and awareness camp at far flung areas of Baramulla. A team of scientists from the Division of AGB, Prof. Syed Shanaz, Head of the Division, Dr Rafiq Ahmed, Director Sheep Husbandry Kashmir, DSHO, SDO concerned Veterinary Assistant Surgeons, visited the area and imparted awareness and training to Sheep breeders on various aspects of scientific and sustainable livestock rearing practices vis-a-vis the importance of conserving native germplasm. The beneficiaries were…

PULWAMA: As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, district administration Pulwama today conducted a series of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) camps across various panchayats in the district. These awareness programmes were aimed at sensitising the local population, particularly the youth, about the harmful effects of drug abuse. Resource persons from various departments informed participants about the physical, mental, and social consequences of substance addiction. They also highlighted the importance of early detection, timely counselling, community involvement, and the vital role of families in prevention and rehabilitation. To enhance public outreach, a wide range of IEC…

ANANTNAG: As prelude to the Independence Day-2025, the three-Phase Har Ghar Tiranga campaign has gained significant momentum in Anantnag, and in its first phase a plethora of activities are being conducted across the district. Notably, a District Coordination Cell headed by the Deputy Commissioner has been constituted for monitoring the progress of the campaign besides a detailed phase and event wise action plan has been chalked out for its smooth and effective implementation in the district. CEO Anantnag informed that various activities enshrined under Phase-I i.e., creative art, wall painting, drawing, decoration and rangoli and rakhi making competitions, thread making…

SHOPIAN: An interview cum selection session for aspiring entrepreneurs under the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) was held today at the Mini Secretariat, Shopian under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta. The meeting witnessed active participation of all concerned officers and stakeholders, including the District Officer J&K Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) Shopian, Lead District Manager JK Bank Shopian, Cluster Head JK Bank Shopian, Superintendent ITI Shopian, representative from District Industries Centre (DIC) Shopian, and other officials associated with the implementation of the scheme. A total of 117 cases were placed before the…

SRINAGAR: An Inter-college debate competition on the theme ‘Empowering Young Minds for a Developed India’ was successfully organised today at Sri Pratap College, Srinagar, under the aegis of the Viksit Bharat @2047  Yuva Connect Programme, sponsored by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Mobeen, Vice Chancellor, Cluster University Srinagar, was the chief guest on the occasion. While delivering an inspiring inaugural speech, he emphasized the role of youth in shaping a developed and progressive India. In her address, Dr. Seema Naz, Dean Academic affairs, Cluster University Srinagar, passionately advocated for youth empowerment and…

SHOPIAN: In a significant initiative towards inclusive education, Chief Education Officer Shopian organised a distribution camp for Children with Special Needs (CWSN) under the aegis of Samagra Shiksha. The camp was graced by the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Shopian, Shabir Ahmad Kullay, as chief guest. During the event, necessary aids and appliances were distributed among the CWSN students enrolled in various educational institutions across the district, tailored to their individual needs. The objective of the camp was to facilitate inclusive education by ensuring that specially-abled children receive the required support to learn and grow alongside their peers. A team…