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DODA: Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) today distributed First Aid Kits among drivers here at Pul Doda and adjoining areas along the National Highway. The ARTO also facilitated the pasting of Road Safety Awareness Stickers on vehicles to promote safe and responsible driving practices among motorists. Interacting with drivers, the ARTO emphasized the importance of following traffic rules, avoiding over-speeding, maintaining vehicle fitness and exercising caution while driving, particularly on hilly and accident-prone stretches. The distribution of First Aid Kits and placement of awareness stickers aimed to enhance preparedness during emergencies and spread the message of road safety among drivers…
SRINAGAR: High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Civil Secretariat here. The Chief Minister welcomed the High Commissioner to Jammu and Kashmir and held discussions on areas of mutual interest, including horticulture, medical education and other potential areas of cooperation.
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the status and implementation status for introduction of inland water transport on the rivers Jhelum and Chenab, besides the rollout of electric mobility infrastructure under the Government of India’s PM E-DRIVE scheme in J&K. The meeting besides ACS, PWD was attended by Secretary, Transport; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; VC, LCMA; Representative from IWAI and other concerned officers. Reviewing the progress, the Chief Secretary stressed the need for time-bound completion of all enabling infrastructure, including terminals, access facilities, navigation arrangements and removal of obstructions in terms of utility shifting, so that water transport can be…
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several individuals and delegations at the Civil Secretariat here and discussed matters concerning governance, financial oversight and energy infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister met Sunilraj Somarajan, who recently assumed charge as Principal Accountant General (Audit), Jammu & Kashmir. Discussions focused on institutional audit practices, financial oversight and measures to further strengthen transparency and accountability in governance. The Chief Minister also received a delegation led by Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, Chairperson, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). The delegation included PNGRB Secretary A.K. Mishra, Director (Monitoring) Lt. Col. Abhishek Kumar…
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid the foundation stone for developmental works at Kashmir Government Polytechnic, Srinagar, and e-inaugurated infrastructure upgrades worth ₹4.20 crore across Government Polytechnics in Kishtwar, Ramban, Kulgam and Kupwara. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister called for greater focus on skill development and vocational education, stressing that preparing youth for the future job market must go hand in hand with formal education. “We cannot give government jobs to everyone. If we have to prepare our children for the future, we have to give them the skills to compete in the job market, whether in Jammu…
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. In his message, the Chief Minister said the festival of Janmashtami symbolises the triumph of righteousness, truth and compassion over evil. He expressed hope that the occasion would strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood and mutual respect among the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister prayed that the festival brings peace, prosperity and happiness to all, and strengthens the spirit of unity and harmony in society.
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired the 91st Board of Directors meeting of Jammu Development Authority (JDA) and 85th Board of Directors meeting of Srinagar Development Authority (SDA), to discuss proposals regarding amendments to be made in the Master Plans of Jammu and Srinagar. Chairman SDA Shabir Hussain Bhat and Chairman JDA Rupesh Kumar made separate presentations on the proposed plans. The discussions covered proposed amendments, public feedback, regulatory requirements and measures for planned and sustainable urban development. For Srinagar, the meeting discussed Town Planning Schemes, safeguards for Dal, Nigeen and other water bodies, alignment with J&K Unified Building…
SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Achal Sethi chaired a high-level meeting at the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly Complex, Srinagar, to review the preparedness for implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) ahead of the forthcoming Autumn Session. Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandit, along with senior officers of the Legislative Assembly Secretariat, attended the meeting. The meeting focused on taking stock of the arrangements and preparedness required for the effective rollout and smooth functioning of the NeVA platform, which is aimed at facilitating digital and paperless legislative proceedings. The Commissioner Secretary reviewed the…
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir, Atal Dulloo chaired a meeting to comprehensively review the quality and disposal of grievances lodged by Kashmiri migrant property holders across all ten districts of the Kashmir Division under The Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Immovable Property (Preservation, Protection and Restraint on Distress Sales) Act, 1997. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (DMRR&R), Chandraker Bharti; Secretary, Revenue; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir; Deputy Commissioners; Relief Commissioner (Migrant), besides senior officers of other concerned departments. The Chief Secretary directed the Divisional and District Administrations to ensure quality, thorough and time-bound disposal…
BARAMULLA: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar laid the foundation stones of several important development projects in Rafiabad, covering education, healthcare, public amenities and recreational infrastructure. The projects, involving a cumulative sanctioned cost of Rs 3.29 crore, are aimed at strengthening essential infrastructure and ensuring improved facilities and services for the people at their doorsteps. At Nowpora (Tujer Sharief), the Minister laid the foundation stone for the development of a Children’s Park, to be executed by PW(R&B) Division Sopore, at a sanctioned cost of Rs 80 lakh. The facility will…