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JAMMU, JUNE 03: The artists of the Cultural Wing of Information Department Jammu today staged an impactful Street Play (Nukkad Natak) in the premises of Sub District Hospital, Akhnoor to highlight the critical issue of Hypertension.

The Street Play aimed to raise public awareness about the causes, symptoms, prevention, and management of hypertension — a silent but serious health condition that is increasingly affecting people in today’s fast-paced world. Through engaging performances, the artists conveyed important messages in a simple and relatable manner, ensuring that people from all walks of life could understand and absorb the information.

While speaking on the occasion, Block Medical Officer Dr. Saleem Khan appreciated the commendable efforts of the Department of Information for organizing such informative and socially relevant events.

The programme was conducted under the directions of Joint Director Information Jammu, Deepak Dubey and under the supervision of Cultural Officer Jammu, Mukesh Kumar Sharma. The event received whole hearted support from Medical staff, Asha workers and the supportive staff of the hospital.

 


JAMMU, JUNE 3: Financial Commissioner Revenue, Shaleen Kabra, today launched online services of Central Record Room Jammu and Kashmir aiming at improving the public access to government programs and enhancing citizen services.

These services have been integrated with the JK Revenue Portal and are part of a broader initiative to streamline government processes, reduce bureaucratic hurdles and provide more convenient, efficient access to essential services. These online services included access to important revenue-related documents which are available in the Central Record Rooms of Jammu and Srinagar.

The key benefits for the citizens of this initiative will be greater convenience to access services without needing to visit government offices i.e. Central Record Room Jammu and Srinagar in person. Besides, this will ensure reduced wait times, improved efficiency by submission of  applications easily, faster responses, enhanced transparency and reduced paperwork.

The citizens can avail these services by visiting jkrevenue.nic.in via their computers, smart phones or tablets. The Revenue Department has affirmed its commitment to continually expand its digital offerings to meet the evolving needs of the public and further enhance government service delivery.

The launch event was attended by Kanta Devi, Regional Director Survey and Land records Jammu  and Dr.Tahir Firdous, Additional Commissioner with Financial Commissioner Revenue J&K.

 

Make the Inauguration of historic Chenab Bridge and flag-off of Vande Bharat train service by Hon'ble PM a memorable one: LG To the People of J&K

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, a 272-km mega project is India's most ambitious project connecting Kashmir with Kanyakumari

The Rail Link Will Ensure Year-round connectivity to Kashmir Valley

Hon'ble Prime Minister will dedicate Chenab bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, to the nation. This engineering marvel is the highest railway arch bridge in the world at 359 meters. It is a symbol of resurgent India on the path to become developed country by 2047

SRINAGAR, JUNE 3: Ahead of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to Inaugurate Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge and opening of Vande Bharat train service connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari, on 06th June 2025, a preparatory meeting of Senior Administrative and Police Officials was chaired by the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Srinagar, Raj Bhawan.

The meeting was attended by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; Shri Anand Jain, ADGP Armed; Shri Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Shri Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu; Shri Vivek Gupta, IGP Railways; Shri M. Suleman Choudhary, IGP Traffic; Deputy Commissioners and SSPs of Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Reasi and Udhampur and senior officials of civil and police administration.


The Lieutenant Governor discussed various aspects of preparations and appealed to the people to participate in large numbers and make the launch event a memorable one.

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, a 272-km mega project is India's most ambitious project connecting Kashmir valley with Kanyakumari. The Rail Link will ensure Year-round connectivity to the Valley.

Hon'ble Prime Minister will dedicate Chenab bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, to the nation. This engineering marvel is the highest railway arch bridge in the world at 359 meters. It is a symbol of resurgent India on the path to become a developed country by 2047.

 

LG calls upon the people to ensure that we rid the society of elements aiding and abetting terrorists

Bring the terror elements hiding among the public to justice and the infrastructure and other projects must be given a new impetus to meet the developmental needs of the people: LG to Citizens

Operation Sindoor avenged Pahalgam terror attack by punishing terror state Pakistan and firmly enforced India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism: LG

The brave soldiers of our armed forces have not only destroyed the terror factories deep inside Pakistan but have also drawn a new red line. Now any terror attack will be considered an 'act of war' and Pakistan will be given the harshest punishment for it: LG

We need to strike hard at the terror ecosystem. The supporters of terrorists should be identified and they should be given the same punishment as a terrorist for inflicting wounds on the soul of J&K: LG

After the terror attack in Pahalgam, the kind of protests that were seen on the J&K's streets against the terrorist country Pakistan were historic. The valley echoed with slogans against terrorism: Lieutenant Governor

I appeal to those in positions of responsibility in Jammu Kashmir to stop using the phrase like local and non-local. We all are Indians. Stop dividing Indians into local and outsiders. You should work to unite people so that a united society can take Jammu Kashmir to the greater heights of growth: LG

SRINAGAR, MAY 24: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stone of Guest House at Holy Shrine Dargah Hazratbal in Srinagar.

The Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to members of Jammu Kashmir Waqf Board and all the stakeholders. He said, in the past few years, the basic facilities for the pilgrims have seen tremendous improvement and the infrastructure development has eased the pilgrimage to Hazratbal, a revered spiritual center.

 In his address, the Lieutenant Governor called upon the people to ensure that we rid the society of elements aiding and abetting terrorists, bring the terror elements hiding among the public to justice and the infrastructure and other projects must be given a new impetus to meet the developmental needs of the people.

Paying homage to the innocent civilians killed by Pakistan-Sponsored Terrorists in Pahalgam, the Lieutenant Governor said, Operation Sindoor avenged Pahalgam terror attack by punishing terror state Pakistan and firmly enforced India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.

He said, the brave soldiers of our armed forces have not only destroyed the terror factories deep inside Pakistan but have also drawn a new red line. Now any terror attack will be considered an 'act of war' and Pakistan will be given the harshest punishment for it, he further added.

“We need to strike hard at the terror ecosystem. The aides of terrorists should be identified and they should be given the same punishment as a terrorist for inflicting wounds on the soul of J&K.

After the terror attack in Pahalgam, the kind of protests that were seen on the J&K's streets against the terrorist country Pakistan were historic. The valley echoed with slogans against terrorism,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor also called for collective efforts to foster the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ and promote unity across the diverse communities. He said statements like the guests are spoiling the culture of J&K or demographic invasion are truly problematic and public should oppose such statements.

“I appeal to those in positions of responsibility in Jammu Kashmir to stop using the phrase like local and non-local. We all are Indians. Stop dividing Indians into local and outsiders. You should work to unite people so that a united society can take Jammu Kashmir to the greater heights of growth,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor prayed that Prophet Muhammad, Baba Amarnath may shower their blessings and strengthen the love, peace and brotherhood in the society.

Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson J&K Waqf Board; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Shri Vidhi Kumar Birdi, IGP Kashmir; Shri Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; members of J&K Waqf Board, senior officials, religious leaders, prominent citizens and people in large number were present.

 


JAMMU, MAY 23: The Cultural Unit of the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) Jammu today conducted a Cultural Awareness Programme titled 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' (Say No to Drugs) at Govt. Girls High School Agore, Jammu.

The initiative aimed to raise awareness concerning the negative effects of drug abuse and to promote a drug-free community. Artists from the Cultural Unit, Jammu enthralled the audience with thematic songs, successfully showcasing the effects of drug addiction on individuals, families, and society in general.

The event was attended by both school staff and students. The School Headmaster Prem Chand shared his thoughts on the topic, emphasizing its importance to the audience. He praised the Department of Information and Public Relations for arranging such a significant programme aimed at raising awareness.

The programme was conducted under the directions of Joint Director Information Jammu, Mr. Deepak Dubey and under the supervision of Cultural Officer, Mr. Mukesh Kumar Sharma.


 SRINAGAR, MAY 23: Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Kashmir called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today.

The Vice Chancellor briefed the Lieutenant Governor about the breakthrough Research viz development of the first Gene Edited sheep in the country.

SKUAST Kashmir is endeavouring in the two most important technologies which are revolutionising the world: Artificial Intelligence and the Gene editing technologies and has earned 77th Patent.

The Vice Chancellor also briefed the Lieutenant Governor about the new programs and initiatives of the University. He further informed that the academic programme which was switched to hybrid mode recently would be normalised from 1st June, 2025.

 


SRINAGAR, MAY 23: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chairing a meeting held to assess the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), urged the Revenue Department to tackle the massive digitisation task head-on and work towards completing it within the stipulated timeframe.

 The meeting besides Financial Commissioner, Revenue (FCR) was attended by Commissioner Secretary, IT; Secretary, Revenue and Director, Land Records.

The Chief Secretary reviewed the progress on all the components including the digitisation of Jamabandis, vectorization/digitisation of cadastral maps, modernisation of record rooms, scanning of past records and updation of the pending backlog mutations.

Dulloo emphasised upon the department to enhance the capacity of the additional staff provided to them. He asked for ensuring the records are entered correctly without any error. He maintained that the primary objective of this programme is to provide efficient system to the citizens and once completed people should have no grievances about the accuracy of records.

FCR ACS, Shaleen Kabra, threw light on different accomplishments achieved, so far. He maintained that most of the prerequisite ground work had already been done to take up the remaining work of modernisation in a mission mode. He made out that at the end of the programme there would be real time updation of records besides paperless registrations would also be a reality across the districts of the UT.

 Secretary Revenue, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, while informing the meeting about the progress made, so far, revealed that NIC-JK developed software for digital entry, mutation and real-time updates of Jamabandis has been successfully customised.

He further gave out that the pilot projects in Khairi Dadyal (Nagrota Tehsil) and Chak Wahab Din (Suchetgarh Tehsil) have demonstrated proof-of-concept. To accelerate digitization, each district will deploy 100 Master Trainers with 43 already trained, he added.

It was also revealed that the key initiatives included integration with the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS), public access to real-time auto-updated Records of Rights (RoR) and infrastructure support from JaKEGA for training and hosting.

To ensure spatial accuracy, it was apprised that a high-resolution mapping is underway, with a Virtual Control Points Library being developed for geospatial referencing. Additionally, significant progress included BISAG-facilitated map returns, mother map finalisation, mobile app development for sub-parcel updates and integration with satellite imagery targeted to be accomplished within the next 12 months.

Since 2019, property registration has transitioned to a fully online model via NGDRS. The process now supports paperless deed creation using the “My Deed” editor, PAN verification, Digi Locker and citizen feedback via the RAS platform. All 86 Sub-Registrar Offices have been equipped with CCTV systems to ensure complete transparency. A Model Deed is under final vetting to enable end-to-end digital operations in near future.

While legacy document digitization is ongoing and being uploaded on the LRIS portal, physical infrastructure for 207 Modern Record Rooms (MRRs) awaits funding clearance. Once completed, these facilities will offer compact storage, operational efficiency and digital access systems in all the tehsil headquarters of the UT.

To streamline the citizen verification, Aadhaar linkage with land records is being executed thereby generating separate ULPINs for different land patches found under public and private use. It was further informed that the land parcels already supported with corresponding Aadhar numbers by virtue of integration with PM-KISAN data will be prioritised. The rest of the beneficiaries were said to be enrolled during Farmer Registry camps held across the villages later.

Moreover, it was given out that all the 881 Revenue Courts are now digitized and integrated into the JK Revenue Court Cases Monitoring System (JKRCCMS). The citizens can conveniently access the case details, interim orders and final decisions online at https://rccms.jk.gov.in. It was added that the final uploading of legacy cases is also underway.

Atal Dulloo highlighted the pivotal role of digital integration, accurate geo-referencing and citizen empowerment in land administration reforms. He emphasized continued inter-departmental coordination and institutional support to realize a transparent, accessible and efficient land governance system for the overall development across different sectors including social, agricultural and industrial sectors across the UT.

 
SRINAGAR, MAY 23: Officers and Officials of the Joint Directorate of Information, Kashmir, have expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Ex-Section Officer of the department, Mohammad Sultan Bhat, who passed away Friday morning after suffering a stroke.

 In this regard, a condolence meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Joint Director Information Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, in his office chamber here to pray for the soul of the departed and to show solidarity with the grieving family.

 During the meeting, Joint Director prayed for peace of the departed soul and  strength to the bereaved family to endure this profound loss.

 Deputy Director Information & PR, Ahsanul Haq Chishti, along with Cultural Officer Burhan Hussain, also expressed their condolences regarding the unexpected passing of their former colleague, praying for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extending their sympathies to the mourning family.

Other officials within the department also offered their deepest condolences and prayed to Almighty for highest place to the departed soul in Janat ul Firduos.

 


REASI, MAY 23: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Reasi,   Nidhi Malik today reviewed the maternal and child healthcare services here at a meeting.

The meeting focused on the provisions in place for facilitating institutional deliveries and the management of potential high-risk pregnancies in the district.

The DDC emphasized the urgent need to eliminate home deliveries in the district and directed the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to ensure that all pregnant women are motivated and counseled for institutional deliveries. She   asked for bringing down high-risk pregnancies to minimum and making special medical care arrangements for such cases.

The CMO was asked to submit detailed reports on the availability of ambulances at sub-centers and to identify locations where additional support is required. She also sought a list of priority works needed at these healthcare facilities to improve service delivery.

The DDC asked for mobilizing the ASHA workers to work  more proactively for tracking the pregnant women to ensure timely and safe institutional deliveries. She further directed that any cases of home delivery be documented with valid reasons and reviewed monthly. She added that strict action would be taken against individuals who misguide pregnant women and deter them from seeking institutional care.

The DDC also directed that any staff shortage at Primary Health Centers (PHCs) be addressed immediately through internal deputation. “All challenges must be resolved promptly, and healthcare delivery must be carried out with 100% commitment,” she asserted.

The meeting was attended by CMO Dr. Ashraf Kohli, Deputy CMO Dr. Mohd Yousaf, BMOs, ZMOs, DPMU members, and other health officials.