Author: Agencies
KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress and implementation of Mission YUVA in the district, with a focus on transparent beneficiary selection, effective handholding and timely establishment of sanctioned units. The meeting was attended by Rahil Amin, Assistant Director Employment, Kulgam; Iftikhar Ahmad Padder, Lead District Manager (LDM), Kulgam; Cluster Head, J&K Bank, Kulgam; besides officers and officials from the District Employment & Counselling Centre (DE&CC), JKEDI, J&K Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) and the Mission YUVA team. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner undertook a detailed, indicator-wise review of the implementation…
PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, today chaired the District-level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting at the Meeting Hall of the Administrative Complex, Pulwama, to review the measures being undertaken to curb drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the district At the outset, the District Social Welfare Officer, Pulwama, gave a detailed presentation on the initiatives undertaken to combat the drug menace under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, including awareness and IEC activities, treatment and rehabilitation measures, enforcement action and other interventions being carried out by various departments. The Deputy Commissioner sought a detailed appraisal from…
BANDIPORA: Acting on the issues raised by general public during the Public Outreach programme held yesterday at Town Hall Bandipora, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today chaired a meeting to review the functioning and repair of street lights in Bandipora town and deliberate on the regulation of E-Auto services and roadside parking. During the meeting, it was noted that while street lights had been installed at various locations across Bandipora town, a majority of them were presently defunct and required immediate attention. The DC directed the concerned departments to prioritise the restoration of street lights at key…
PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, today chaired a comprehensive meeting at the Meeting Hall of the Administrative Complex, Pulwama, to review the physical and financial progress of development works being executed under the District Capex Budget 2026-27 and other related schemes. At the outset, Joint Director Planning/Chief Planning Officer, Pulwama, Aashiq Hussain Khanday, gave a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the overall progress of works under the District Capex Budget, covering various regular and area development sectors. The presentation included the status of administrative approvals, tendering, allotment and execution of works, along with the financial and physical progress achieved…
GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today convened a meeting to review the arrangements for the Annual Harmukh Gangbal Yatra 2026 and took a detailed assessment of the preparedness of various departments for ensuring safe, smooth and hassle free conduct of the Yatra. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the status of essential infrastructure, pilgrim facilities, sanitation, water supply, power, connectivity, healthcare, security and other arrangements along the Yatra route and at the base camp. The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to undertake necessary upgradation and improvement of the track as well as the approach roads. He also…
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Kupwara Hot & Kupwara Old line will be observed due to which power supply to Arampora, Drugmulla, Whole Kupwara Town, Gulgam, Batergam, DC Office Complex, Whole Lolab & Machil Valley and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 05 September 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Kupwara Hot line will be observed due to which power supply to Arampora, Drugmulla, Whole Kupwara Town, Gulgam, Batergam, DC Office Complex and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 07…
BUDGAM: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Budgam organised an awareness programme for drivers and helpers of public transport with the objective of sensitising them about the rights, safety, dignity and comfort of women commuters and the important role of transport personnel in ensuring a safe and respectful public transportation environment. The awareness programme focused particularly on women’s reservation in public transport, women’s safety and prevention of harassment and misconduct. The drivers and helpers were sensitised about the importance of ensuring that earmarked/reserved seats for women are made available to women commuters and that such seats are respected in letter and…
KUPWARA: The District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW), in collaboration with the Health Department, conducted a Free Medical Camp at Mankal, Mawar ST Area with the objective of providing accessible healthcare services to women in the area. The Block Medical Officer (BMO), Langate, graced the occasion and interacted with the beneficiaries. Local women and students beneficiaries were provided free medical consultation, health check-ups, medicines and necessary medical advice by the healthcare team. The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to the DHEW team and the Health Department for organizing the camp and providing essential healthcare services free of cost.They appreciated the…
SHOPIAN: Under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative, the Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women (SHEW), Mission Shakti, Shopian organised a distribution programme at Government Primary School, Agapathri, with the objective of encouraging education, promoting the well-being of girl children, and supporting their continued participation in school. During the programme, school bags and educational kits were distributed among the students to support their educational requirements and encourage regular attendance and active participation in learning. The initiative aimed to create a supportive environment in which every child, particularly girls, is provided with equal opportunities to pursue education and realise her…
SRINAGAR: A three-day workshop on Research Methodology, organised by the Dean Academic Affairs, Cluster University of Srinagar, concluded today at the Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE), Government College of Education, M.A. Road, Srinagar. The workshop was organised with the objective of strengthening the research capabilities of scholars and providing them with a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of research methodology, from identification of research problems and literature review to research design, publication and research ethics. The workshop commenced with an inaugural session during which Vice-Chancellor, Cluster University of Srinagar, Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Mobin, delivered a comprehensive address on…