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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…
POONCH: Under the directions of the Director Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization, Dr. Afsana Bano and under the supervision of Chief Medical Officer Poonch Dr. P.A. Khan, a team of the Health Department today conducted an extensive monitoring and supervision visit to various health institutions in the district. The Deputy Chief Medical Officer, along with DIO Dr. Zohra Parveen and the accompanying team, visited PHC Chandak, PHC Mangnar, SC Knuyian and SC Khenatar to review the implementation of the Routine Immunization Programme and other related health programme activities. During the visit, the team reviewed key components including ABHA generation and…
KISHTWAR: Under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma, the Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Manoj Kumar today reviewed the progress achieved under VB-G-RAM-G, PMAY-G, District/UT Capex and other rural development schemes in the blocks of Drabshalla, Trigam, Nagseni and Palmar. The meeting focused on Panchayat-wise performance, identification of bottlenecks and ensuring time-bound implementation of various developmental programmes. During the review of guaranteed wage employment under VB-G-RAM-G, the ACD expressed serious concern over the low generation of Person-Days (PDs) in certain Panchayats. He directed the concerned Block/Panchayat-level functionaries to ensure that eligible Gram Rozgar Guarantee Card (GRGC) holders are…
POONCH: PM SHRI Girls High School Degwar hosted a symposium on the theme “Swachhata Hi Seva.” Organised to mark Swachhata Pakhwada, the event aimed to generate awareness among students about cleanliness, hygiene and their responsibilities towards building a cleaner and healthier society. As many as 14 students from different classes participated enthusiastically in the symposium and shared their views on the importance of cleanliness and the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The students highlighted the significance of cleanliness in daily life and emphasised the important role that students can play in making the campaign a people’s movement. The programme was presided over…
RAMBAN: The Inter-Division UT-Level Chess Competition commenced today at Chanderkote, with enthusiastic participation of 59 young chess players from Kashmir and Jammu Divisions. The competition is being organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports in collaboration with district administration Ramban will culminate tomorrow . Chief Education Officer Oneel Kumar Bhat welcomed the participating teams and coaches. He encouraged the young sportspersons to maintain discipline, work hard and strive for excellence, while maintaining a healthy balance between sports and education. DYSSO Nazir Hussain assured the participating teams and officials of all necessary facilities, hospitality and conducive sporting environment during…