Author: Agencies

POONCH: A meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) under Mission YUVA was held today under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma, to review the progress of the Mission in the district. During the meeting, the committee approved 121 cases under Mission YUVA after detailed scrutiny, aimed at promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship among the youth. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized timely processing of applications and directed all concerned departments to work in close coordination for effective implementation of the Mission. Expressing concern over the pendency of cases at various bank branches, the DC instructed banks to…

REASI: MSME-Development & Facilitation Office (MSME-DFO) Jammu under the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India today organized a one day awareness programme on Branding & Marketing for PM Vishwakarma Scheme Beneficiaries at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Reasi, in association with the district administration. The programme aimed to sensitize artisans and PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries about branding, marketing strategies, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship development and the use of digital tools to enhance their competitiveness and income generation. The programme commenced with a welcome address by Assistant Director MSME-DFO Jammu Aman Singh, who outlined the objectives of the awareness…

DODA: Under the guidance and directions of the Deputy Commissioner Doda Krishan Lal and Chief Medical Officer Dr Vinod Sharma and in compliance with the Government’s directions for strengthening the implementation of the TB Mukt Bharat initiative, the Block-Level Monitoring Committee meetings were convened across all Medical Blocks of district Doda. At Medical Block Assar, the meeting was chaired by the SDM Assar Ashok Katoch in the presence of BMO Dr. Syed Mohd Ismail and other members nominated under the Block-Level Monitoring Committee. At Medical Block Bhaderwah, the meeting was chaired by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhaderwah Anil Thakur…

JAMMU: The Social Welfare Department today distributed retrofitted scooters to Divyangjan at the district headquarters. MLAs Gharu Ram Bhagat, Surinder Kumar and Devyani Rana handed over the keys to the beneficiaries at an event held at the DC Office. A total of 7 scooters were given to eligible beneficiaries from different assembly constituencies of the district. Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh and District Social Welfare Officer Preeti Sharma were also present on the occasion. The DSWO informed that beneficiaries are selected through a due process. Applications are received by Tehsil Social Welfare Officers. Eligibility includes over 40 percent physical…

DODA: As part of the ongoing 100-Day Campaign against Drug Abuse and Narco-Terrorism, the Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the district administration Doda today organised a Drug De-addiction Awareness Programme at Government Higher Secondary School Khellani, Assar, Doda. The event aimed to generate awareness among students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and the importance of leading a healthy, drug-free life. The programme began with the National Anthem and was attended by the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Education Officer, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Principal Government HSS Khellani, officers and officials of the Red Cross Society, school lecturers, teachers, staff,…

KISHTWAR: In a significant step towards ensuring reliable and quality electricity supply to the remote and hitherto grid-isolated areas of Kishtwar district, the Managing Director Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) Gurpal Singh today undertook an extensive tour of the Marwah and Warwan valleys to review the on-ground progress of the Grid Connectivity Project and the electrification of left-out unelectrified households being executed under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). During the visit, the MD inspected various project sites, including Kawyard, Dasbal and Inshan in Warwan Block, besides Astan Gam, Qaderna and Yourdoo in Marwah Block, where he reviewed the…

SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee under the Narcotics Coordination (NCORD) framework at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Samba to review the implementation of anti-narcotics initiatives and strengthen the district’s strategy to combat drug abuse under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the Action Taken Report (ATR) on the decisions taken in previous NCORD meetings and assessed the progress achieved by various departments in the areas of enforcement, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and awareness. Emphasising the need for a coordinated and result-oriented approach, the DC directed…

SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting with district officers to review the arrangements for the smooth, dignified and successful celebration of Independence Day 2026 across the district. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner conducted a comprehensive review of preparations for the main function to be held at Rani Suchet Singh Sports Stadium, Samba. She directed all concerned departments to complete their assigned works well in advance and ensure seamless coordination for the successful conduct of the national event. The DC instructed the concerned departments to ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness at the venue and its surrounding…

KISHTWAR: In an initiative towards strengthening healthcare access in remote and difficult-to-reach areas, the district administration Kishtwar, in collaboration with The Hans Foundation, successfully concluded mega health camps across Paddar Sub-Division, benefiting more than 2,000 people. While briefing the media, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma said that the health camps covered more than 100 hamlets of Paddar Sub-Division and reached nearly 90 percent of the panchayats of the Sub-Division. The DC informed that free general health checkups, eye examinations, essential medicines and spectacles were provided to the beneficiaries during the camp. He further highlighted that around 78…

SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan at the Conference Hall of the DC Office to review the preparations for the Inter-Block District-Level Volleyball Tournament being organised as part of the ongoing anti-drug awareness campaign. The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, General Manager District Industries Centre, Chief Education Officer, Chief Medical Officer and other district officers. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner conducted a detailed review of the arrangements for the Inter-Block District-Level Volleyball Tournament, scheduled to commence on July 20, 2026. She…