Author: Agencies
GANDERBAL: As part of the ongoing 60-day Mega Drive for Implementation of NALSA Schemes at the Grassroots Level – Phase-I, Babar Hussain, Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Ganderbal today visited the Village Legal Aid Clinics established at Panchayat Ghar Anderwan-A and Anderwan-B and interacted with the local residents with the objective of creating greater awareness regarding legal services, rights and entitlements available to the general public. During the interaction, the Secretary sensitised the villagers about the various NALSA Schemes and legal services aimed at extending assistance to vulnerable, disadvantaged and marginalised sections of society. He explained the importance of the…
SRINAGAR: The Department of Physical Education & Sports organized a series of sports and physical activity programmes to commemorate National Sports Day, 2026 under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Seema Naz, Principal, Govt. College of Education (IASE) Srinagar. The celebration was conducted under the nationwide campaign “Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat” and the initiative “Ek Ghanta Khel Ke Maidan Mein”, with the objective of promoting sports participation, physical fitness, discipline, teamwork and a healthy lifestyle among students. The event also emphasized the role of sports in developing leadership qualities, team spirit, sportsmanship, confidence and a positive attitude among young people. Various…
SRINAGAR: In an important step towards secure, time-bound booking, transmission and delivery of sensitive agricultural materials, samples, documents and official consignments, the agriculture department Kashmir on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Department of Posts.The MOU was signed between Sartaj Ahmad Shah, the Director Agriculture Kashmir and Ramesh Lal Sharma, ASP Headquarter Division Srinagar. Speaking on the occasion, Director Agriculture Kashmir observed that the signing of MoU with the Department of posts will provide the Agriculture Department an opportunity to fast-track delivery of sensitive items and official consignments through speed post services.
BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today inaugurated an Agri Service Centre (ASC) at Nowpora, Bandipora. The centre has been established under the Jammu and Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) by the Department of Horticulture. Among others, Chief Horticulture Officer (CHO), Bandipora, Horticulture Development Officer (HDO), Bandipora, Technical Officer were present on the occasion. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner was briefed by the CHO about the functioning of the Agri Service Centre and its benefits for both the entrepreneur and farming community. He highlighted that the centre would provide an opportunity for…
BUDGAM: The District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC), Budgam, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan today approved 231 applications, verified by the Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) under the Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan) scheme. The meeting reviewed the applications submitted by young aspiring entrepreneurs under the Mission YUVA initiative, which aims to facilitate youth entrepreneurship by providing financial assistance, institutional support and capacity-building opportunities for establishing and sustaining viable business ventures. Speaking at the outset, the Deputy Commissioner said instructed on giving focus on employment generation and promote entrepreneurship among youth in the district.…
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Home Affairs has posted Danesh Rana, IPS (AGMUT: 1996) to the Jammu and Kashmir segment of the Joint AGMUT cadre following his repatriation from Central Deputation. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the posting will remain in effect until further orders. The order, dated September 1, 2026, was issued with the approval of the competent authority. Copies of the order have been forwarded to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, among other concerned authorities.
JAMMU: Jodhamal Public School emerged as the top performer at the INTACH Heritage Quiz 2026, securing both the first and second positions, while Presentation Convent School finished third. The quiz was organised by the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Jammu Chapter, and hosted at Jodhamal Public School, bringing together students from leading schools across Jammu to celebrate India’s rich cultural heritage. A total of 12 schools participated in the competition, including Mount Litera, Army Public School Jammu Cantt, Presentation Convent School, Army Public School Nagrota, Model Academy, Army Public School BD Bari, International Delhi Public School…
HAMIRPUR: Himachal Pradesh Governor and President of the Rajya Sainik Board Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday interacted with members of the Directorate Sainik Welfare and ex-servicemen in Hamirpur and took note of issues concerning their welfare and well-being. Brigadier Madan Sheel Sharma (Retd), Director, Directorate Sainik Welfare, Hamirpur, apprised the Governor of various concerns being faced by ex-servicemen and their families. He also briefed him about the status of the pending Shaheedi Smarak, construction of which began in 2023. The Director informed the Governor that the last meeting of the Rajya Sainik Board was held in 2016 and stressed the need…
SAMIRPUR: Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday visited the residence of former Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal at Samirpur and enquired about his health and well-being. During the meeting, the Governor had a warm and cordial interaction with Dhumal and exchanged views on various matters of public interest. Gupta conveyed his best wishes for the former Chief Minister’s continued good health and well-being and prayed for his long life.
JAMMU: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), in collaboration with the Urban Forestry Division Jammu, on Wednesday launched a major Miyawaki plantation drive at the Botanical Garden located behind Tawi Wonderland Park at Bhagwati Nagar. The initiative marks another step in the transformation of the site, which was once used as a legacy waste dumpsite. JMC said the accumulated waste was scientifically processed and the land reclaimed for redevelopment into public spaces, including Tawi Wonderland Park and the Botanical Garden. As part of the drive, more than 2,200 saplings of native and ornamental species, including Peepal, Banyan, Hibiscus and Ashoka, were…