Ayodhya sets Guinness World Records with over 25 lakh diyas lit, 1,121 people performing aarti
Ayodhya: Two Guinness World Records — most people performing aarti simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps — were set at the eighth edition of Deepotsav here on Wednesday. The two records were set in the holy city with over 25 lakh earthen lamps (diyas) lit together and 1,121 ‘vedacharyas’ (teachers of religious texts) […]
J&K govt should stay away from UT foundation day celebrations: Sajad Lone
Srinagar: Peoples’ Conference chief Sajad Lone on Wednesday asked Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir to stay away from the Union Territory foundation day celebrations, saying it should be remembered as the day of “disempowerment”. The ruling National Conference (NC) has already said it will not participate in the celebrations. “Why should […]
DC Kupwara greets people on the eve of Deepawali
KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali. In a message, the Deputy Commissioner said: “On the joyous occasion of Deepawali, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all. This auspicious festival of Deepawali signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, […]
Samba: State Taxes Enforcement Wing intensifies crackdown on GST violations in High Tax-Prone Commodity Tobacco
Imposes Penalty Exceeding Rs 37 LakhSAMBA: The State Taxes Department’s Enforcement Wing has launched a rigorous enforcement drive in Samba aimed at curbing GST violations, focusing specifically on the high tax-prone commodity of tobacco. Under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner of State Taxes (Enforcement), Samba, Sanjay Gupta and the dedicated efforts of STO Raj Kumar […]
Director RDD reviews implementation of Rural sector schemes in Rajouri District
RAJOURI: Director Rural Development Department (RDD) Jammu, Mohammad Mumtaz Ali chaired a meeting here today and took a comprehensive review of the implementation of Rural Sector schemes in Rajouri district. The Director assessed the performance of the blocks under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), MGNREGA, CD&Pyt and other schemes of RDD. The Director emphasized […]
Commissioner JMC kick starts garbage collection at Transport Nagar
JAMMU,: Commissioner JMC Dr. Devansh Yadav today kick-started the garbage collection at Transport Nagar, Jammu in collaboration with JDA. It was realized that no mechanism of garbage collection at Transport Nagar was in place consequent of which large dumps of garbage were lying alongside the road and in the vacant plots. The adjoining nallas/drains were […]
DC reviews Diwali arrangements, conducts market inspection in Nowshera
NOWSHERA,: In preparation for the Diwali festivities, Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, chaired a comprehensive review meeting in Nowshera, focusing on arrangements to ensure a smooth and safe celebration for the public. During the meeting, DC Abhishek Sharma directed the Block Medical Officer (BMO) to ensure the availability of all essential Medicare facilities, emphasizing readiness to […]
PG College Rajouri celebrates National Unity Day 2024; Hosts seminar on ‘perils of corruption’
RAJOURI, : Government P.G College, Rajouri, celebrated National Unity Day with a pledge ceremony and an inspiring address by Dr. K.K. Sharma, Principal of the college. The event aimed to reinforce the values of unity, integrity, and brotherhood, marking the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the architect of national integration in India. The pledge […]
DC reviews arrangements for Army Recruitment Rally at Dugga- Doda
DODA: In preparation for the Army Recruitment Rally, Deputy Commissioner Doda chaired a key meeting here in the Mini Conference Hall to review arrangements. The meeting was attended by senior Army officers, ADC Bhaderwah, Executive Engineer (Xen) PHE, and other officials, who discussed the coordination and resources required for the event, which will run from […]
Satish Sharma reviews functioning of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department
Emphasizes to make Public Distribution System more transparent, people friendlySRINAGAR,: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma took maiden review of the Department in which he was apprised about holistic transformation and streamlining of the public distribution system, brought through introduction of reforms and technology. Minister for Rural Development, Javid Ahmad Dar […]
