Author: Agencies
RAMBAN: The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Ramban, in coordination with the District Police, today conducted a joint surprise enforcement drive at various locations in Banihal. The team conducted checking of vehicles at T-Chowk, Railway Station Chowk, Treva Bridge and Parnote. During the enforcement drive, led by ARTO Varun Bhasin, the MVD team checked 217 vehicles, out of which 32 vehicles were e-challaned for various violations of the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. The violations included overcharging, overloading, operating without valid permits, use of curtains on vehicle windows and operating without valid fitness certificates, among other offences. Vehicles found plying…
RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today conducted an extensive inspection of the ongoing works under the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) Four-Laning Project between Ramban and Banihal, reviewing the progress of key viaducts, tunnels and other critical infrastructure components. The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by SSP Arun Gupta, SSP Traffic NHW Raja Adil Hamid, Project Director NHAI Shubham Yadav, SDM Ramsoo Sayed Mazahir Hussain Shah, SDM Mohammad Naseeb Bajran and other concerned officers. The team reviewed the ongoing construction works at Digdol, Panthyal, Magerkote, Ramsoo, Nachilana, Gangru and Kishtwari Pather, taking on-site feedback regarding the pace of execution, traffic…
JAMMU: The three-day awareness and sensitisation programme on humane and scientific management of community dogs continued at KC International School, Jammu, on Friday, with participation from students of various schools across the city. The programme is being organised by the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Government of Jammu & Kashmir, in collaboration with the School Education Department, PETA India and SAVE NGO, in pursuance of the directions of the Supreme Court of India. The second-day session focused on rabies prevention, dog-bite safety, anti-rabies vaccination, Animal Birth Control (ABC), sterilisation and the humane treatment of community animals. Through interactive discussions,…
POONCH: The Inter-District Provincial-Level Table Tennis Competitions for U-14, U-17 and U-19 Boys and Girls commenced today at the Indoor Sports Stadium. The championship has brought together promising young table tennis players from different districts, providing them with a valuable platform to showcase their skills, gain competitive exposure and strive for excellence at higher levels. The tournament was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma, who interacted with the participating players and extended his best wishes to all the teams. He encouraged the young athletes to compete with discipline, confidence, dedication and true sportsmanship. He highlighted the significance of…
BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today chaired a meeting to review the Water Conservation Plan and progress of related measures in the district. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner took a detailed review of the status of water conservation initiatives and sought feedback from the concerned departments on measures being undertaken to conserve and efficiently manage water resources. The DC stressed the need for close coordination among Jal Shakti, Agriculture, NHPC, Municipal Committees and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the Water Conservation Plan. She called for focused efforts at the field level and timely completion…
BUDGAM: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Budgam, Vivek Agarwal, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in the district. The ADDC reviewed consumer enrolment, application processing, vendor selection, rooftop solar installations, inspections and subsidy disbursement under PM Surya Ghar. While significant progress has been achieved, he expressed concern over the gap between vendor selection and actual installations. He directed empanelled vendors to clear pending cases on priority and asked KPDCL officers to undertake weekly monitoring, ensure timely inspections and expedite net-metering to facilitate speedy…
JAMMU: The Pesticide Testing Laboratory (PTL), Jammu has achieved another significant milestone by securing continued accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) under ISO/IEC 17025:2017, valid up to 20th September, 2029. The continued accreditation is a recognition of the Laboratory’s sustained commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, technical competence, reliable analytical testing and continual improvement in its services. A major achievement accompanying the continued accreditation is the substantial expansion of the Laboratory’s analytical capabilities. The Pesticide Testing Laboratory, Jammu, is now equipped to undertake testing of 59 pesticide formulations, covering a wider range of…
KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today unveiled the trophy and team kits for the maiden Kathua Football League, here at a ceremony held in the Conference Hall, DC Office Complex, followed by a media briefing. The first match of the league shall be played tomorrow, marking the commencement of the much-awaited football tournament being organised by the District Administration Kathua under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan. The objective is promotion of sports culture, encouraging youth participation and providing a structured platform to local football talent, besides mobilizing youth participation against drug menace. Addressing the media, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the…
POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired the monthly meeting of the District Telecom Committee (DTC) in the Conference Hall of the DC Office to review the status of telecommunication services and issues related to network connectivity and installation of mobile towers in the district. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Mustafa Malik, Executive Engineers of PWD (R&B), PMGSY and JPDCL, Chief Medical Officer, District Informatics Officer NIC, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, SDO BSNL and representatives from private service providers. The Committee discussed the identification of suitable locations for installation of new telecommunication/mobile towers, improvement of…
JAMMU: In a significant step towards strengthening safety measures for field personnel, the Managing Director, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) Gurpal Singh today flagged off vehicles carrying essential safety equipment for distribution among the field staff of 18 Divisions of JPDCL (06 Sub-Transmission Divisions and 12 Electric Divisions). The vehicles were flagged off in the presence of Chief Engineer (Distribution) Er. Arshad Hussain Reshi; Chief Engineer (Planning & Procurement) Er. Vijay Kumar Balmotra and Technical Officer to Managing Director JPDCL Er. Anil Verma. The initiative aims to equip field personnel engaged in electrical maintenance, fault restoration and other operational…