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JAMMU: Director Urban Local Bodies Jammu Kapil Sharma today conducted a field inspection across Municipal Committees of Akhnoor, Jourian and Khour to review the progress of development works, sanitation arrangements, solid waste management and other civic services. The Director inspected ongoing development works along with the concerned Executive Officers and technical teams. He reviewed the progress of works being executed under SASCI, CAPEX and Drainage works. He directed the concerned officers to ensure quality execution and timely completion of projects. The Director inspected the MRF facility at Airenpur- Akhnoor and reviewed its functioning. Building-related works and the status of building…
SRINAGAR: The second day of the first International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK-2026) witnessed an engaging policy dialogue on the prospects of building a sustainable cinematic ecosystem in the Union Territory, with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo emphasising the need to create an enabling environment for local talent, filmmaking, film education and investment. Participating in a panel discussion on “How the J&K Film Policy, Single-Window Clearances, and Incentives Can Build a Sustainable Local Cinematic Ecosystem”, moderated by noted film critic and journalist Mayank Shekhar, the Chief Secretary, along with Commissioner Secretary, Information Department, R. Alice Vaz, dwelt upon the…
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review the progress of languishing projects under the Revenue Department across Jammu and Kashmir, with particular focus on expediting the completion of mini-secretariat buildings and addressing bottlenecks delaying execution of these projects. CM took serious view of the delay in completion of ongoing buildings and delay in project planning, obtaining approvals and execution of new buildings. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Financial Commissioner Revenue J&K Shaleen Kabra, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary Finance Shailendra Kumar,…
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today watched Mirzapur: The Movie at INOX Multiplex, Shivpora, Srinagar, as one of the films being screened during the ongoing International Film Festival Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK), being held under the theme ‘Rang-e-Cinema’. The screening provided the Chief Minister an opportunity to experience the festival’s celebration of cinema alongside film enthusiasts and audiences. The IFFJK, which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) last evening, is bringing together filmmakers, artists and cinema enthusiasts from across India and abroad, with a diverse range of films being showcased during the…
JAMMU: President of India has appointed Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, to discharge the functions of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir in addition to his existing responsibilities. The arrangement will remain in force during the absence on leave of Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the order, Saxena will assume the additional responsibility of the J&K Lieutenant Governor’s office for the duration of Sinha’s leave. Saxena will continue to discharge his existing duties as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh alongside the additional charge of Jammu and Kashmir.
JAMMU: The University of Jammu celebrated its 58th Foundation Day with Vice-Chancellor Prof. Umesh Rai calling upon the University fraternity to move beyond conventional, marks-oriented education and build an academic ecosystem focused on problem-solving, project-based learning, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and societal relevance. Addressing the gathering, Prof. Rai said the Foundation Day was not merely an occasion to celebrate the University’s 58-year journey but also an opportunity to reflect on the institution it must become for future generations. He said the University of Jammu had reached a stage where it should have the confidence to create new models of higher education…
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Lassipora-Landoor line will be observed due to which power supply to Dangam, Wangam, DK Pora, Landoora, Watchi, Babpora, Momen, Hermain, Hajipora, Chakoora, Frisal, Mantribugh and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 10, 13 & 16 September 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Habak-Zakura will be observed due to which power supply to Inderhama, Burzhama, Danihama, Rahbagh, Gasoo and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 10 September 2026. Likewise shutdown of 33 kV Wanganpora-Takanwari line will…
BARAMULLA: The Regional-cum-Facilitation Centre, Northern Region-II (RCFC NR-II), National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, SKUAST-Kashmir, conducted pre-programme activities at SRM Welkin School, Sopore, today ahead of the 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations scheduled to be held on September 22 and 23, 2026, under the theme “Ayurveda for Healthier Tomorrow.” The programme focused on promoting awareness about medicinal plants, their conservation, scientific cultivation and sustainable utilization in the context of Ayurveda. As part of the programme, the technical team of RCFC NR-II conducted an awareness session on “Sustainable Cultivation and Harvesting of Medicinal Plants.” Dr. Sofi Imtiyaz…
SHOPIAN: District Level Review Committee (DLRC)-cum-District Consultative Committee (DCC) meeting of District Shopian to review the performance of financial institutions for the 1st Quarter of FY 2026-27, ended June 30, 2026, was held today at the Meeting Hall of the District Administrative Complex, Shopian. At the outset, the LDM apprised the meeting about the major achievements of the district in the financial sector as on June 30, 2026. It was informed that deposits in the district registered a 13% year-on-year (YoY) growth, while witnessing a 2% decline compared to the previous quarter ended March 31, 2026. Similarly, advances recorded a…
SRINAGAR: Social Welfare Department (SWD), SANKALP-HEW Srinagar, organized a Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) awareness and enrolment drive at Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial (JLNM) Hospital, Rainawari, Srinagar, today. The drive was aimed at creating awareness among expectant and lactating mothers about the benefits available under PMMVY and facilitating eligible beneficiaries in accessing the scheme. During the programme, the officials of SANKALP HEW Srinagar interacted with beneficiaries and provided information regarding the eligibility criteria, application process and benefits under the scheme. During the drive, 22 beneficiaries were successfully linked with PMMMVY scheme enabling them to avail the benefits as per…