Author: Agencies

PULWAMA: District administration Pulwama today organised a special event at the Circuit House Pulwama to mark the release of the 20th installment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. The event was conducted in alignment with the nation-wide virtual ceremony addressed by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Pulwama, Waheed Ur Rehman Para; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama; Chief Agriculture Officer, Pulwama; and a large gathering of farmers from across the district, along with officers from the Agriculture Department and allied sectors attended the event. During the programme, the live telecast of the Prime Minister’s…

SRINAGAR: The J&K Lake Conservation & Management Authority (LCMA) on Saturday convened the 138th meeting of the Building Permission Authority (BPA) under the chairmanship of Vice Chairman, J&K-LCMA at LCMA, Dockyard Nishat NFR Road, Srinagar. The agenda for the meeting was discussed threadbare and a total of 107 cases were decided upon by the BPA on merits. Meeting was attended by Chief Town Planner of Kashmir, Executive Engineer Electric Inspection Division, Enforcement Officers LCMA, Law officer LCMA, representatives of Executive Engineer UEED Division 1st, & PHE, Executive Engineer Lake Division 2nd LCMA, Tehsildar Khanyar as members of the Building Permission…

JAMMU: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Thatri, Gandoh, Changa, Bhatyas, Premanagar, Dhara and adjoining areas will remain affected on August 03 from 9 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Industrial area Bari Brahmana will remain affected on August 03 from 8 am to 10 am. Likewise, the power supply to Satraiyan, Flora, BOP and adjoining areas will remain affected on August 04 from 6 am to 8 am. Similarly, the power supply to Upper Barnai, Lower Muthi, Paloura, JK Colony, Chandan Vihar, MuthiMetadoor Stand, PHE Roop Nagar, MES Rajouri Lines,…

KATHUA: As part of the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a series of activities marked the inaugural day across District Kathua. The Day 1 celebrations witnessed enthusiastic participation of students, teachers, staff and PRIs across schools and institutions in both rural and urban areas of the district. At Government High School Kadyala, the event was organised by ECO House under the guidance of Headmaster Rama Kumari. Students and staff came together to hoist the National Flag and pledged their participation in the campaign with full patriotic zeal. At GHSS Nagri Parole, the school premises were…

POONCH: In a significant initiative aimed at promoting youth entrepreneurship and self-employment, a one-day Capacity Building Workshop-cum- Entrepreneurship Mela was organized today under the aegis of Mission YUVA in District Poonch. The event was organized by the District Employment Counseling Centre Poonch and held today, 02-08-2025 (Saturday), at the office complex, drawing enthusiastic participation. The programme was graced by Pankaj Magotra (JKAS), Additional District Development Commissioner as chief guest and Nodal Officer, Mission YUVA. In his address, the ADDC highlighted the pivotal role of Mission YUVA in empowering youth through skill development, entrepreneurial education, and institutional support. The event commenced…

POONCH: District Administration Poonch has sealed two medical stores at Mandi after these were found functioning in violation of established norms. During an inspection visit to the Sub-District Hospital, the Assistant Commissioner carried out a surprise inspection of medical shops operating in the immediate vicinity of the hospital to ensure compliance with the relevant legal and regulatory provisions governing the sale of medicines. During the inspection, it was found that two medical stores—namely, Baba Medical Hall and New Shakeel Medical Hall—were functioning in violation of established norms. Consequently, both shops were sealed on the spot for non-compliance with mandatory guidelines…

REASI: In a significant move to promote skill development and entrepreneurship among the youth of the district, a Capacity Building Entrepreneurship Mela was organized today at Government Polytechnic College, Reasi. The event was a collaborative initiative involving the District Employment & Counselling Centre Reasi, Government ITI Reasi, and the Government Polytechnic College, Reasi, under the umbrella of Mission YUVA. The main attraction of the Mela was the demonstration of the Mission YUVA Skill Learning Hub, which offers self-paced, job-oriented skill courses aimed at empowering young individuals. Students from various institutions, including Government ITI Reasi, Government Polytechnic College, and local degree…

POONCH: To ensure the successful implementation of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign 2025 under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Poonch Pankaj Magotra today chaired a meeting with key district officers and stakeholders. During the meeting, the ADDC reviewed and discussed a wide array of events and activities aimed at invoking patriotism and celebrating India’s independence. These include Tiranga rallies, decoration of school and public walls, Tiranga-themed exhibitions, Rangoli competitions, cultural concerts, selfie booths, Tiranga bike rallies, flag hoisting ceremonies, lighting of government and public buildings, essay writing, quiz, and letter-writing competitions. The ADDC…

JAMMU: In a massive outreach effort, all Panchayats across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday organized the live telecast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address from Varanasi, marking the release of the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. The event, streamed live at Panchayat Bhawans, witnessed enthusiastic participation from farmers, Self Help Groups (SHGs), and local stakeholders. During the programme, Rs 20,500 crore was disbursed directly into the bank accounts of over 9.7 crore farmers nationwide through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). In Jammu and Kashmir, the event was executed following prior instructions from Director Panchayati Raj…

RAMBAN: The District Employment and Counselling Centre (DECC) Ramban, in collaboration with Government Polytechnic College, Chanderkote, organized a One-Day Capacity Building and Entrepreneurship Mela today at the Polytechnic College campus. The event was graced by the Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, as the Chief Guest, along with other dignitaries, including the Additional Deputy Commissioner Ramban Varunjeet Singh Charak, Principal Government Polytechnic Chanderkote Vivek Mahajan , Assistant Director Employment, Superintendent ITI Ramban, District Nodal Officer JKEDI, General Manager DIC Ramban, faculty members of local colleges and ITIs and officials of DECC Ramban. The primary objective of the Mela was to…