Author: Agencies
PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Administrative Complex here to assess the progress and implementation of Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan) in the district. At the outset, Assistant Director Employment, Pulwama, presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation covering the progress under various components of Mission YUVA, including Udyam Jagriti 5.0, mobilisation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), credit linkage, capacity building, enterprise mentorship and market connectivity. The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the block-wise performance under the Mission and sought details regarding the applications received so far, approved cases, loans sanctioned and loan disbursal,…
BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Wednesday toured various areas of Sumbal Sub-Division, including Chewa, Laman and SK Bala, to conduct on-spot inspections and take firsthand appraisal of the progress of ongoing developmental works. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the status and pace of execution of various works being undertaken under different development programmes and funding streams, including VBGRAM G, District Capex, schemes under PRI, DDC and BDC grants, and MPLAD funds. She also interacted with the concerned officials and took feedback on the ground-level implementation of the works. On the occasion, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD)…
ANANTNAG: A mega public outreach program cum grievance redressal camp was convened today by the District Development Commissioner (DDC), Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat at Verinag. The programme provided a platform for local residents, Auqaf and civil society members, tribal community representatives, tourism stakeholders and members of the trade community to interact directly with the district administration and raise issues related to development and public welfare. During the programme, participants projected several demands, including upgradation of Verinag Garden, improvement of the Verinag PHE water supply line, resolution of Hangipora water supply issues, installation of streetlights, construction of rain shelters at Verinag…
ANANTNAG: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, today visited the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Germplasm Bank established by the Agriculture Department under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) at Verinag. The DC was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Muzammil Maqbool, Chief Planning Officer, Tawseef Ahmad, Chief Agriculture Officer, Syed Shahnawaz, and other concerned officers and field functionaries. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected various facilities and demonstration plots at the Germplasm Bank, including those for lavender, rosemary, lemongrass, and other medicinal and aromatic plants. He inquired about the cultivation and preservation of these diverse plant varieties…
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review and resolve issues related to the Medicity project. Besides Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo, senior officers from the Srinagar Development Authority (SDA), Roads & Buildings (R&B) Department, SIDCO, Industries & Commerce Deptt and Project Coordinator Sajad Nazir Shah attended the meeting. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the demarcation of land earmarked for the Medicity project, as well as 15-metre Right of Way/the buffer area between new Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Highcourt complex & Medicity. The Divisional Commissioner took note of the issues raised by…
SRINAGAR: Cinema has found an extraordinary setting in Kashmir, as the tranquil waters of world famous Dal Lake have been transformed into a floating theatre during the first International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK). In a setting where the lake, mountains and city lights come together, audiences are experiencing films on a large floating screen, with the banks of Dal Lake serving as an open-air auditorium. The initiative has emerged as one of the most distinctive attractions of the four-day festival that began on September 07, giving the celebration of cinema a setting deeply connected with Kashmir’s visual…
SRINAGAR: The cinematic spirit of Jammu & Kashmir came alive on the third day of the 1st International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK), as SKICC Srinagar played host to a rich mix of thought-provoking discussions, masterclasses, and interactive sessions. The day’s programme brought into focus youth-led storytelling, emerging cinematic voices, international co-productions and opportunities for Jammu & Kashmir cinema to reach global audiences. The day began with an In-Conversation Session, “Echoes of the Chinar: Empowering J&K’s Next Generation of Storytellers,” explored the role of youth, local institutions and new cinematic voices in shaping the representation of Jammu &…
RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek and Senior Superintendent of Police Reasi Mukund Tibrewal, accompanied by senior district officials, visited the headquarters of the 1,800 MW Sawalkot Hydroelectric Project at Tanger, Ramban, on Wednesday to review key developments ahead of the formal commencement of construction work. Head of Project Satnam Singh welcomed the visiting officials and briefed them on the current status of the project. He informed that the key Lot-1 tender, covering the access road, diversion tunnels, dam and other major works, valued at ₹5,129 crore, was opened on Wednesday, initiating the technical evaluation of bids submitted by various…
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today held detailed deliberations with the stakeholders of the Manthan platform of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), Government of India to deliberate upon the roadmap and institutional framework for implementing RuTAGe Smart Village Centres (RSVCs) across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was also attended by ACS, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, FCS&CA; Commissioner Secretary, GAD; Commissioner Secretary, Education; Commissioner Secretary, Science & Technology; Secretary, Rural Development Department; Director General, Rural Sanitation, besides other senior officers and concerned stakeholders. The deliberations focused on translating the RSVC concept into a practical, outcome-oriented model suited to the…
JAMMU: Numerous students from different colleges and institutions and a large number of people today attended the day long screenings of short films and movies from world cinema at the Wave Cinemas organised as part of International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir 2026. The students who attended the screening of short films and movies under IFFJK 2026 were from Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government PG College for Women, Government MAM College, SPMR College of Commerce, Indian Institute of Mass Communication Bantalab, Government College for Women Parade, University of Jammu, Central University of Jammu and other educational institutions. A large…