Author: Agencies

JAMMU: Director Rural Development Shahnaz Akhter today conducted a surprise inspection of development works being executed under different centrally sponsored schemes here in Block Satwari. During her visit to Panchayat Sunjwan Upper, Satwari and Chatha, the Director reviewed both completed and ongoing works under MGNREGA, PMAY and CD & Panchayat schemes. She emphasized strict adherence to the prescribed guidelines of each scheme and directed field staff to ensure timely completion of works, proper maintenance of records, and installation of Citizen Information Boards (CIBs) to enhance transparency and public awareness. The Director also interacted with locals to listen to their grievances.…

JAMMU: District Development Commissioner Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya today chaired a high-level meeting at MAM Stadium to review the preparedness for the Independence Day celebrations. The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police, Joginder Singh; Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Harbaksh Singh; Additional Commissioner Revenue, Dr. Rajesh Kumar; Tehsildar Jammu Khas, Paramdeep Singh; Executive Engineers from line departments, and senior officers from other departments. During the meeting, the DC took a comprehensive review of critical arrangements, including foolproof security, traffic regulation, crowd management, logistics and essential amenities for both students and visitors. Special directions were issued for deployment of medical…

SRINAGAR: Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Executive Chairman, Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority (J&K-LSA), Saturday conducted an inspection of the functioning and ongoing activities of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar. He was accompanied by Shazia Tabasum, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority; Tasleem Arief, Principal District and Sessions Judge, (Chairman DLSA) Srinagar; Khursheed ul Islam, Registrar Judicial; Central Project Coordinator e-Courts and Under Secretary J&K Legal Services Authority. During the visit, Executive Chairman thoroughly reviewed the functioning of the District Legal Services Authority and interacted with the officials, staff and Legal…

GANDERBAL In a significant stride toward fostering a skilled, confident, and self-reliant generation, the Department of Employment Ganderbal, in collaboration with the Skill Development Department, organized a One Day Capacity Building Entrepreneurship Mela under Mission YUVA today at Government Polytechnic College Ganderbal. The event was graced by DDC Chairperson Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq, as the Chief Guest, while Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, attended as the Guest of Honour. Also present were Vice Chairperson DDC Ganderbal, Additional District Development Commissioner, Principal Polytechnic College Ganderbal, and Cluster Head J&K Bank, among others. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of…

ANANTNAG: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Anantnag, SKUAST-K today organized a special event to mark the live webcasting of release of the 20th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at ensuring income support to farmers. The programme was attended by MLA Dooru Shahabad, Ghulam Ahmad Mir, as the chief guest and witnessed enthusiastic participation from hundreds of farmers across the district. The highlight of the event was the live broadcast of the Prime Minister’s address to farmers across the country, during which Samman Rashi amounting to Rs. 20,500 crore was transferred…

SRINAGAR: Pediatric Surgery department at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has marked a significant milestone in its journey by performing over 1,600 surgeries, with 1,400 being major operations, in just 11 months, since its relocation to the state-of-the-art 500-Bedded Children’s Hospital at Bemina, Srinagar. The department has showcased remarkable growth and commitment to providing advanced surgical care to children. The department’s move to the new facility has enabled the centralization of all departments involved in child care under one roof, ensuring the best possible treatment outcomes. With two elective operating theaters and a 24×7 emergency OT, the department is poised…

BUDGAM: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Budgam, under the aegis of the J&K Legal Services Authority, organized a Special Lok Adalat on MACT and Matrimonial Cases on Saturday at the District Court Complex Budgam as well as at all Taluka Legal Services Committees (TLSCs), Chadoora, Chrar-i-Sharief, Magam, and Beerwah. The Lok Adalat was held under the chairmanship of Om Prakash Bhagat, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (Principal District & Sessions Judge), Budgam, and under the guidance of Nusrat Ali Hakak, Secretary, DLSA Budgam. The identified cases were placed before five different benches constituted by DLSA Budgam for amicable settlement during…

ANANTNAG: Pursuant to the directions of the Commissioner, FDA J&K, Food Safety team district Anantnag, under the supervision of the Assistant Commissioner, Food Safety Anantnag, conducted surprise inspections of high-risk food establishments involved in the processing and preparation of meat and meat products, fish and fish products. During the drive, several prominent food business establishments were found violating Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Hygienic Practices (GHP). Notably, these violations included improper storage of processed and semi-processed meat products, specifically the failure to maintain the requisite freezing conditions mandated under the Food Safety and Standards Regulations which resulted in drip…

SRINAGAR: As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan, Cultural Unit Srinagar of the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), in collaboration with the Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School (GBHSS) Khanyar, and Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS) Nowpora, organized two separate compelling awareness programmes centered on drug de-addiction. At Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School Khanyar, a compelling awareness programme centered on drug de-addiction was held. On the occasion, a thought-provoking short play by a local theatre group portrayed the harrowing consequences of substance abuse, leaving a profound impact on the young audience. The students actively engaged with…

SHOPIAN: Continuing its outreach programme towards awareness about Prime Ministers Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme in district, Department of Horticulture Planning & Marketing, Area Marketing Office/ DNO PMFME Shopian today organized an awareness programme at Aglar Fruit Mandi, here. Potential individual entrepreneurs, particularly members from FPOs and cooperatives participated in the event. Besides officers/ officials from Area Marketing office, District Resource person PMFME also attended the programme. AGMO Shopian addressed the gathering and presented an in-depth insight and potential scope of the scheme in the district. District Resource person Shopian presented a detailed overview and course of…