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NEW DELHI : At the 8th “National Anubhav Awards” ceremony and the 57th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop held at Vigyan Bhawan, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh underlined the importance of drawing upon the wisdom and experience of retired government employees, calling them “partners in nation building even beyond superannuation”. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the Anubhav Awards, launched in 2015, were conceived not only to honour retiring officials but also to build…
NEW DELHI: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today met the Union Minister of Power and Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, in New Delhi and held a detailed discussion on major developmental projects of UT Ladakh. The Lt Governor apprised the Union Minister about two landmark 24×7 water supply projects for Leh and Kargil towns, costing Rs 334.72 crore and Rs 373.17 crore respectively, which have been approved by the State High Powered Steering Committee (SHPSC) of UT Ladakh and subsequently cleared by the 12th Apex Committee under AMRUT 2.0 held on April 17, 2025. He…
JAMMU: Commissioner State Taxes, Jammu and Kashmir, P.K. Bhat today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with State Tax Officers (STOs) of the Jammu Division today here as a precursor to second quarter of the financial year 2025-26. The meeting, held at the Excise and Taxation Complex here, focused on assessing departmental performance, addressing challenges and discussed strategies for enhanced revenue collection and tax compliance. The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioner, State Taxes Administration & Enforcement, Jammu, Namrita Dogra along with State Tax Officers from all circles of the Jammu division. The outer circle officers joined the meeting through virtual…
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration is set to introduce a major governance reform aimed at digitizing and streamlining the updation of Recruitment Rules (RRs) and the timely conduct of Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) across all government departments. The initiative took shape during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, and attended by Administrative Secretaries of major departments, including the Commissioner Secretary, ARI & Trainings Department. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Secretary emphasized that addressing human resource (HR) issues of employees is as critical as other administrative priorities. He observed that neglecting matters such as promotions and…
UDHAMPUR: Sunil Gupta, Assistant Soil Chemist and District Officer in the Agriculture Department, Udhampur, was felicitated with an Appreciation Certificate by the Deputy Commissioner on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day. The award was presented at the district-level Independence Day function in recognition of Gupta’s dedicated service and contributions towards agricultural development. Officials praised his efforts in promoting innovative practices and guiding farmers to adopt sustainable methods that have improved productivity in the region. The recognition has been hailed as a morale booster for the Agriculture Department and an inspiration for others working at the grassroots level.
Jamnagar (Gujarat): Vantara, India’s pioneering wildlife rescue and conservation initiative founded by Anant Ambani, inaugurated its flagship Veterinary Training Course on ‘Introduction to Conservation Medicine’ on Monday at its state-of-the-art facilities in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The inaugural ceremony was graced by eminent dignitaries, including Dr V. Clement Ben, IFS, Member Secretary, Central Zoo Authority; Digvijay Singh Khati, Former PCCF & CWLW, Government of Uttarakhand; Dr Pradeep K. Malik, Former Senior Professor & Head, Wildlife Institute of India; and Dr Brij Kishor Gupta, Director, GZRRC.The guests addressed the gathering and underscored the significance of this milestone initiative in advancing wildlife health and conservation. The three-day…
BENGALURU: Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has forayed into the fast-growing healthy functional beverage space with the acquisition of a majority stake in a Joint Venture with Naturedge Beverages Private Limited. Naturedge Beverages is into functional beverage space. Through this JV, RCPL is focused on offering consumers a range of herbal-natural beverages, thus further enhancing its presence as a Total Beverage Company. “The healthy functional beverage space presents a large and rapidly expanding opportunity, driven by a strong consumer shift toward healthier, natural alternatives,” a joint press release said on Monday. Founded…
JAMMU: Amid ongoing inclement weather conditions, the Directorate of School Education Jammu on Monday announced that all Government and private schools across the Jammu Division will continue to remain closed till Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The decision has been taken in view of the prevailing adverse weather and the safety concerns of students, officials said. Meanwhile, the region has witnessed heavy rains over the past 24 hours, triggering flash floods and landslides in several districts. In Kathua, at least seven people lost their lives after being buried under debris following a massive landslide. Rescue and relief operations have been launched…
NEW DELHI : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today that the Space experiments conducted by Subhanshu Shukla personify India as “Vishwabandhu” Bharat because even though these experiments were performed by an Indian using indigenous kits, their benefits would be available to the entire mankind. Broadly, these experiments dealt with lifesciences and plant physiology. Introducing a special discussion on “Critical Role of Space Programme for Viksit Bharat by 2047” in the Lok…
JAMMU: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has intensified its efforts to improve civic amenities by launching a special drive for street light repair and restoration across the city. T he campaign aims to ensure that every lane, road, and public space remains well-lit, thereby enhancing public safety and convenience. To review the initiative at the grassroots level, JMC Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav today visited the street light repair camp organized in Roopnagar ward. The camp saw active participation from former councillors, local residents, and community leaders, who welcomed the Corporation’s citizen-friendly approach. Dr. Yadav interacted with municipal staff and residents…