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JAMMU: Civil Judge (Sr. Division) and Secretary District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Jammu Maleeka Sharma, under the guidance of Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman DLSA) Ravinder Nath Watal, on Monday visited Government Higher Secondary School, Shastri Nagar to review the activities of the Legal Literacy Club established in the institution. During the visit, the DLSA Secretary inspected the infrastructure of the Legal Literacy Club and inquired about its operations, activities and record maintenance by the PLV deputed at the Club. The PLV was instructed to maintain record properly, organise regular awareness sessions for students on child rights, fundamental rights…
SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan chaired a meeting today to review the arrangements for smooth and peaceful celebration of Janmashtami Festival in the district. During the meeting, the DC reviewed preparations related to security, traffic management, sanitation, drinking water, power supply, health services, fire safety and cleanliness at major religious places and venues. The concerned departments were directed to ensure adequate arrangements well in advance and maintain close coordination to avoid any inconvenience to devotees. Special emphasis was laid on traffic regulation, crowd management, uninterrupted essential services and cleanliness around temples and celebration venues. The Deputy Commissioner called for…
KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting of the District-Level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) to review the preventive, rehabilitative and enforcement measures being undertaken by the stakeholder departments to curb drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the district. At the outset, District Social Welfare Officer Tariq Parveaz Qazi presented the Action Taken Report (ATR) on the decisions taken in the previous NCORD meeting. The Deputy Commissioner directed the district heads of line departments to ensure the active participation of designated resource persons and officials in the IEC campaign under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan every…
BHADERWAH: School of Management Studies, University of Jammu Bhaderwah Campus organised an insightful workshop on “Career Development in the World of AI”. The event was held in collaboration with ‘The Future Foundation’ to equip students with an understanding of the rapidly changing career landscape and the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly AI-driven world. The programme was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Sunil Kumar Bhutyal as the chief guest. Head of School of Management Studies Dr. Umesh Choudhary and faculty members of the School were also present. The workshop was hosted by PhD Scholar Rohit Singh Katal, while Senior…
JAMMU: Director AYUSH J&K Dr. Ajay Kumar Tikoo today undertook a comprehensive review of AYUSH healthcare services and infrastructure in Jammu and Samba districts, with a focus on strengthening service delivery, expediting the operationalization of newly established healthcare facilities and ensuring effective implementation of AYUSH programmes at the grassroots level. As part of the visit, the Director AYUSH inspected the 10-bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospital at Gari Garh-Jammu, where he interacted with the hospital staff and obtained detailed feedback regarding the functioning of the facility and issues affecting service delivery. He assured the staff that the issues brought to his notice…
DODA: Block Development Officer (BDO) Gundana, Ashfaq Ahmed Tantrey was accorded a warm send off here at a farewell function organised at the office of the Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD). Assistant Commissioner Development Din Mohammad Afaqi, along with BDOs and officials from the Rural Development Department, extended warm wishes to Tantrey on his superannuation.
BHADERWAH: As part of the ongoing efforts to promote a drug-free society and sensitise the younger generation against the dangers of substance abuse, the Department of Social Welfare Bhaderwah, in collaboration with the Education and Police Departments, organised an anti-drug Awareness IEC (Information, Education and Communication) Campaign at Government Higher Secondary School, Beararu- Bhaderwah. The programme aimed to educate students about the physical, psychological, social and economic consequences of drug and substance abuse and motivate them to adopt a healthy, responsible and drug-free lifestyle. During the awareness session, students were sensitised to the serious risks associated with substance abuse and…
BISHKEK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan capital Bishkek and told the Russian President that India supports all efforts towards peace in Ukraine and urged for an end to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, saying that every day spent in conflict sets humanity back. “Every day spent in war sets humanity back, whereas every step taken towards peace fills humanity with new hope and enthusiasm. We must move away from endless war and an end to the war. This is essential for the well-being of humanity,”…
BISHKEK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the summit in Bishkek, where he delivered a powerful message of peace, asserting that the world must transition from an era of “endless wars” to the “end of war.” The high-level meeting reaffirmed the enduring strength of the India-Russia strategic partnership, with both leaders discussing bilateral cooperation and pressing global developments. Visuals from the meeting showed both the leaders sharing a hug. “We must move away from endless war towards an end to the war,” Prime Minister Modi told the Russian President. Looking…
KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a meeting of the District-Level Narco Coordination Committee (NCORD) to review the drug control measures and assess the progress achieved by the concerned departments in combating the menace of narcotics in the district. At the outset, the meeting undertook a detailed review of the action taken on the decisions of previous NCORD meetings, besides assessing the status of enforcement activities, identification of vulnerable areas and measures adopted to prevent drug abuse and illicit trafficking. It was given out in the meeting that suspension/ cancellation of Vehicle Registration Certificates has been ensured by…