Panchayati Raj
The Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Jammu & Kashmir Government, has strongly refuted claims circulating on social media regarding new qualifications for Sarpanch candidates in the Union Territory. Recently a viral social media post alleged that the J&K government had issued a notification under “J&K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 under Section 6, 2022,” […]
Sanitation measures
Recently the Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Ganderbal, convened a meeting to finalize arrangements for the counting of votes scheduled for October 8, 2024. The ADDC took a detailed review of arrangements including water supply, electricity, medical facilities, sanitation, security, deployment of staff, establishment of Media Centre and other related arrangements. The municipal Committee will […]
Landmark initiatives
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has recently launched two groundbreaking initiatives aimed at strengthening access to legal aid for marginalized and vulnerable communities across India. These initiatives include, NALSA’S Toll-Free Legal Aid Helpline (15100) and the NALSA’S Legal Services Management System (LSMS) Portal, which provides easy, accessible, and free legal aid to those in […]
Contribution
Recently Divisional Commissioner Kashmir emphasized the importance of following the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. He urged citizens to contribute towards keeping the city clean and neat, calling on everyone to work hand-in-hand with relevant agencies including JMC to maintain cleanliness. He also stressed the need to avoid the use of polythene to protect the environment […]
Democratic spirit
To raise awareness about voter participation, the District Election Cell of Hiranagar recently organized a Border Marathon on Saturday under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative. The event, held as part of the District SVEEP Plan, was formally flagged off by General Observer Chhering Dorje Negi, along with Returning Officer for Hiranagar […]
Preparations
Recently Divisional Commissioner Jammu conducted an extensive review of the final arrangements for the upcoming elections in Samba District. The visit focused on monitoring the operational readiness and logistical framework essential for the seamless execution of polling day. He, accompanied by senior officers, briefed the Divisional Commissioner on the comprehensive measures being put in place […]
Monitoring
To ensure the highest level of security and transparency post-elections, District Election Officer (DEO) Rajouri, conducted the late-night inspection of the Strong Room at Girls Higher Secondary School here the other day. The visit aimed to review the security measures in place for the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), which are securely stored in the Strong […]
Internet connectivity
High speed internet connectivity is the need of the hour and J&K administration is working to realize this goal. In this direction recently chaired a meeting of the State Broadband Committee of Jammu Kashmir at Civil Secretariat Jammu. The ACS and other senior officers briefed the meeting about the working of SBC and action taken […]
Right to vote
Eleven Assembly Constituencies (ACs) of district Jammu are all set for polls with over 12 lakh voters going to exercise their right to franchise. The district comprises eleven Assembly Constituencies namely Bishnah (SC), Suchetgarh (SC), R.S. Pura-Jammu South, Bahu, Jammu East, Nagrota, Jammu West, Jammu North, Marh (SC), Akhnoor (SC) and Chhamb, with a total […]
Awareness programme
Recently programme was organised under the chairpersonship of Chairman DLSA Kulgam, Aijaz Ahmad Khan and under the supervision of the Secretary DLSA Kulgam. The resource persons for the programme included Bari (Senior Prosecuting Officer), Ld. Advocate Arshid Hussain Baba, Basit Farooq Assistant LADC, Dr. Irshad Ahmad Clinical Psychologist. The resource persons threw light on […]