CS reviews progress on budget utilization for 2024-25
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today convened a meeting with the Administrative Secretaries to review progress on utilization of funds released after passing of Vote on Account (VoA) for 2024-25 besides assessing Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) implementation in Jammu and Kashmir. Dulloo took stock of the works being uploaded by each department on BEAMS and […]
DC Doda reviews implementation of PMFME, ODOP initiative
DODA: Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh on Tuesday chaired a crucial review meeting focusing on implementation of two significant initiatives-the Prime Minister’s Scheme for the Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) and the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative. These nationwide efforts, spearheaded by the Government of India, aim to identify and promote unique indigenous […]
Jammu Administration on mission to rehabilitate children in street situations
JAMMU: District Administration has launched a mission to rehabilitate children in street situations, which includes those engaged in child labour and begging. In an effort led by the District Child Protection Officer Mamta Rajput, 38 children found begging, employed in business establishments including hotels and dhabas and other similar situations, have been taken into custody […]
Inter School Zonal Level Tournament Commences in Assar, Bhagwah
DODA: The Inter School Zonal Level tournament commenced at zones Assar and Bhagwah zones here the other day. The events were organized in the presence of I/C ZPEO, Ved Prakash and ZPEO, Ram Singh of Zone Bhagwah. The opening ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Principal Gopal Dass Chalotra of GHSS Goha in Zone Assar […]
DCD Anantnag conducts Special Drive to ensure compliance of CCTV & CBS by Medical Shops
ANANTNAG: The Drug Control Department (DCD) Anantnag today conducted a drive to verify the implementation of mandatory CCTV and computerized billing systems (CBS) in medical shops within the district. During the drive, the team inspected various pharmacies for adherence to regulations. The inspections encompassed both private medical establishments and establishments within healthcare facilities. Notably, Jan […]
Secretary Pahari Board reviews functioning of Girls/ Boys Pahari Hostels of Baramulla & Kupwara
BARAMULLA/ KUPWARA: Secretary J&K Advisory Board for Development of Pahari Speaking People, Sapna Kotwal undertook an intensive tour of Baramulla and Kupwara Districts to review the functioning of Boys/Girls Pahari Hostels, there. During the inspection at Baramulla, the Secretary expressed her satisfaction with the hostel’s operations, which she said are being administered/ monitored properly. The […]
Shree Machail Mata Yatra Crosses 4K mark
KISHTWAR: The revered Shree Machail Yatra has commenced with devotees paying visit to the shrine situated amid the mountainous Machail area of the Sapphire Land of Paddar Sub Division of District Kishtwar. Pertinent to mention that every year, the celebrations on the eve Baisakhi witness the auspicious opening of the Kappat (Door) at the Shree […]
DC Samba inspects progress of renovation work on Mohargarh Fort
SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba, Abhishek Sharma visited the Mohargarh Heritage Site to inspect progress of ongoing works taken up under the “Revival of Heritage” project. Samba district shares boundaries with Jammu, Udhampur and Kathua districts. It has three historical forts of Mohargarh fort, Dhergarh fort and Bhupnergarh fort. The Mohargarh fort is located in Nud […]
Srinagar records maximum temperature of 32.6 degrees Celsius
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): The maximum temperature in the Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir was 32.6 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, which is 6.6 degrees more than the normal, as per the India Meteorological Department. Qazigund, also known as the Gateway of Kashmir, recorded a maximum temperature of 33.4 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam (27.8 degrees), and […]
Bogus insurance claims: CBI court in Jammu sentences 2 persons to rigorous imprisonment
Jammu: A special CBI court here on Tuesday sentenced two persons, including an investigator on the panel of an insurance company, to rigorous imprisonment in a 2007 case related to bogus claims. The special judge for CBI cases, Jammu, sentenced Oriental Insurance Company investigator R N Tickoo to three years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) with […]
