Author: Agencies
JAMMU: Seventeen-year-old Avyukt Mahajan from Jammu has brought laurels to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir by securing the Mr Teen India 2026 Runner-Up title at the grand finale of the national pageant held in New Delhi. The other title holders included R. Kautilya from Hyderabad and First Runner-Up Aditya Bansal from Mumbai. Avyukt, a student of Jodhamal Public School, Jammu, is the son of Meenu Mahajan, who was crowned First Mrs India from Jammu and Kashmir in 2016, and businessman Varun Mahajan. The pageant, described as one of India’s oldest teen pageants, was initiated in 1997 by late…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that those spreading terrorism are on the back foot and warned that if Pakistan indulges in any misadventure, India’s armed forces will enter its territory and strike. Addressing the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) in Delhi, PM Modi highlighted India’s security achievements, saying that peace has increased from Jammu and Kashmir to the Northeast and that the back of Maoist terrorism and Naxalism has been broken. “Today, those spreading terrorism are on the back foot. If Pakistan indulges in any misadventure, India’s armed forces enter their territory…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised the notable contributions of Delhi University’s Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) alumni network, describing them as the “OGs” who have made an indelible mark across diverse fields worldwide. Speaking at SRCC’s centenary event, PM Modi extended warm greetings to the students, faculty, and alumni of SRCC on the milestone. “Today’s occasion is very historic for Shri Ram College of Commerce. It is equally important for the education sector of the country. Numerous generations that have been part of SRCC are gathered together here. I extend my heartiest congratulations to all…
POONCH: District Development Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma, today chaired a meeting in his office chamber to deliberate upon the Mining Plans and Progressive Mine Closure Plans for Minor Mineral Blocks (03 Nos.) in Poonch district. The meeting was convened in accordance with the directions of the Geology and Mining Department with the objective of ensuring proper planning, regulation and sustainable management of minor mineral resources in the district. The meeting was attended by the Assistant Commissioner Development, Executive Engineer- I&FC Department, Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Corporation and District Mineral Officer. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the proposed…
POONCH: A One-Day NITI TARA Capacity Building and Orientation Programme was organised here at the DC Office for District and Block-level officers/officials with the objective of enhancing their understanding and effective utilization of the NITI TARA platform for data-driven planning and development monitoring. District Development Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma stressed the need for effective use of data and technology in planning and monitoring developmental activities. He called upon the participating officers to make optimum use of the NITI TARA platform for evidence-based decision-making and ensuring better outcomes for the people. The participants were provided detailed orientation on the purpose, features…
POONCH: District Steering Committee (DSCP) for Mission for Atma Nirbharta in Pulses met here today to review and accord approval to the district action plan for the implementation of the Mission. District Development Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma, who is also the chairperson of the Committee, chaired the meeting. Chief Agriculture Officer Jograj Slathia (member Secretary DSCP) presented the annual action plan before the committee for deliberation and approval. The Committee approved the plan in accordance with the Annual Production and Productivity (APY) targets assigned to the district by the UT Administration for the FY 2026-27. The approved action plan…
POONCH: A meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) under Mission YUVA was held today under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma to review the progress and implementation of the Mission in the district. The Committee, after detailed scrutiny and deliberations, approved 300 cases under Mission YUVA aimed at promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship among the youth. All bank branches associated with Mission YUVA participated in the meeting. The Deputy Commissioner conducted a branch-wise review of the cases pending with each bank branch and took stock of the status of sanction and disbursement. He directed the…
JAMMU: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Main Bazar, Asia Chowk, Jij Chowk and adjoining areas will remain affected on September 06 from 8 am to 12 noon. Similarly, the power supply to Reasi, Pouni, Dharmari and adjoining areas will remain affected on September 06 from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm. Likewise, the power supply to areas fed from 33KV feeders Medical, Chatha, Satwari, Toph, Shakti Nagar, Co-Bagh, Canal and its adjoining areas will remain affected on September 06 from 6 am to 11 am. Similarly, the power supply to SIDCO Industrial area, Jathana,…
KATHUA: Director AYUSH, J&K, Dr. Ajay Kumar Tickoo, today visited District Kathua to review the progress of AYUSH infrastructure, programmes and various departmental initiatives. He was accompanied by Assistant Director Dr. Rakesh Raina; Section Officer (Planning) Sandeep Sharma; NAM Account Manager Ekta Soni and Nishad Khajuria. District Officer Dr. Rakesh Kumar briefed the visiting on the functioning and achievements of the AYUSH Department in the district. During the visit, the Director AYUSH inspected progress of work on the 50-bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospital coming up at Mandli, Billawar. He interacted with the officers associated with the project and directed PWD Engineers…
RAMBAN: The intensive multi-agency search and rescue operation launched in Chenab River to trace a youth Ravi Kumar entered fifth day today. Ravi Kumar had slipped into the Chenab River here at Maitra on September 1. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan and Senior Superintendent of Police Arun Gupta visited the incident site and reviewed the ongoing search operation and the action plan being implemented by the agencies involved. Tehsildar Deep Kumar, Dy.SP Kuldeep Sharma and other concerned officers were present on the spot. The Deputy Commissioner took detailed feedback from the teams deployed on the ground and assessed the challenges…