Cooperative Societies
Aiming to strengthen cooperative societies in Jammu district, a Joint Working Committee was convened recently at the DC Office Complex. The meeting, chaired by Additional District Development Commissioner, Sher Singh, saw participation from senior officials across departments, with the primary focus on expanding cooperative initiatives in uncovered Gram Panchayats. The session, organised by Deputy Registrar […]
Himayat scheme
Recently the Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR)chaired a meeting to review progress on the Himayat Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on evaluating the progress and future of the scheme aimed at skilling and employing rural youth in Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, he evaluated the status of Himayat […]
Illegal mining
Recently the Shopian administration acted tough against illegal mining, seizes 02 Vehicles during the inspection. The visit was taken to see the on-the-spot ground situation of the area and take comprehensive assessment after his last night visit to the area during which the authorities had executed a crackdown in the Heff against the illegal mining […]
New roads & bridges
Recently LG Manoj Sinha lauded the contribution of the central government for the constructions of new roads & bridges in Jammu and Kashmir. Recently the Defense Minister virtually dedicated these projects of BRO. The Lieutenant Governor expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh; BRO, […]
Reviews of progress
Recently the Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, held a comprehensive meeting to review the physical and financial progress on projects being executed under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), CAPEX budget, NABARD and the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). During the meeting, the officers presented detailed updates on implementation status, challenges encountered and strategies to expedite […]
Cycling expedition
Recently Chief Secretary of J&K flagged off longest cycling expedition ‘Race Across India’ from Srinagar. The expedition mainly sponsored by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is the 2nd edition of ‘Race Across India’ participated by 22 teams including national as well as international cyclists this year. The race is first of its kind in […]
Health Services
Recently Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) along with the Divisional team, conducted an extensive visit to Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial (JLNM) Hospital Rainawari here to assess the current status of hospital facilities and address key areas requiring immediate attention. He visited the CT Scan section and highlighted the need to expedite the delivery of the […]
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 […]