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 JAMMU, APRIL 08: Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban in the district.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh, Joint Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), Executive Officers of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and officials from the Housing Department and Jammu Development Authority (JDA).

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner emphasised the need for expediting construction under PMAY-U. He directed SDMs to personally monitor progress in their respective ULBs and ensure that all housing projects advance through critical construction stages plinth, lintel and roof-without delay. Addressing concerns over uninitiated works, he instructed officials to resolve underlying issues promptly.


The DC set a firm deadline for ongoing projects, directing that houses at the roof or lintel stage must be completed within one month. He also stressed the importance of conducting ground verification of all under-construction houses.

The meeting also deliberated on the rollout of PMAY 2.0 in Jammu district. The Deputy Commissioner urged officials to organise special awareness camps to educate beneficiaries about the scheme and assist them during the application process.

Executive Officers reported that several awareness sessions have already been held at various levels to encourage participation. The DC reiterated the importance of these initiatives in ensuring that eligible beneficiaries are well-informed and supported throughout the process.

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SHOPIAN, APRIL 08: In compliance with the directions issued by the Deputy Commissioner Shopian, a joint inspection drive was carried out today by the concerned Drugs Control Officers in coordination with Tehsildars in various villages of Hermain and Keller tehsils.

The inspection was carried out in Pehlipora, Kellar, Mastpora, Mashwara, Wanpura, Batmurran, Narpora, Hermain, Alamgunj, Kumdalan, Nagisharan, Hajipora, Nildora, Kharwara, and D.K. Pora areas.

During the inspection, a total of 14 medical shops were sealed on the spot for violations including non-installation of computerized billing systems, non-maintenance of records of scheduled formulations and breach of license conditions despite repeated instructions.

CCTV footage of the inspected establishments was also reviewed to ensure transparency in operations.

The district administration  has emphasized that such  inspection drives will continue in future and warned all medical establishments to adhere strictly to the norms laid down under the Drugs and Cosmetic Act.

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 JAMMU, APRIL 08: The Internal Complaints Committee and Women Development Cell of Government Degree College Paloura, under the aegis of IQAC, on Tuesday organised an awareness-cum-Interaction Programme on “Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace” (POSH) Act, 2013.

The programme had three sessions. In the first session, key speaker   Meenu Padha (practicing lawyer, High Court, J&K and Ladakh) addressed students and staff and apprised them about the POSH Act in detail. She discussed exhaustively about the terms related to sexual harassment, the composition of committee, the procedure to file complaint, the penalties etc.

The event was ensued by an interaction session where students actively participated in the discussion and raised their doubts and apprehensions related to the act which were addressed by the speaker and the committee members.

The Principal of the College Dr. Kulvinder Kour cautioned the students regarding the magnitude of the consequences of the penalties of this Act. She advised the students to follow the right path and focus on their career. Prof Geetanjali Multani, Convener, ICC introduced the students with the Committee members and reiterated the commitment of the committee towards safeguarding the rights of women at workplace.

In the last session, the students of VI semester shared their views on the POSH Act through engaging presentations. Roshan, Khushi, Anjali and Poonam from NEP & CBCS were the participants. Through the organisation of such programme the college communicated its zero tolerance policy against sexual harassment.

Tanmay Mahajan of IV th Semester hosted the program. Senior faculty members, the members of ICC    and Women Development Cell were present in the event. The program concluded with formal vote of thanks

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 REASI, APRIL 08: Additional Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Kumar convened a comprehensive review meeting today to assess the preparations for the 3-day Baisakhi Festival at the Holy Shrine of Dera Baba Banda Bahadur starting  from April 11, 2025.

In the meeting, a detailed discussion was held on several arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of the festival, which draws thousands of devotees every year.

ADC Rakesh Kumar directed the concerned authorities to deploy adequate police personnel and implement appropriate security checks to ensure the safety and security of all visitors during the Festival.

He stressed the need for a reliable and uninterrupted supply of water and electricity during the festival days and directed the concerned departments to take adequate measures. He sought special attention on the maintenance of roads, particularly the road from Simbal Choa leading to the shrine and directed for necessary repairs well before the festival. He also instructed the traffic police to make detailed traffic arrangements including provision of parking space to ensure smooth and safe movement of vehicles.

The Municipal authorities of Reasi and Katra were asked to make necessary sanitation arrangements in and around the shrine and keep the provision of mobile toilets at the strategic points for convenience of the devotees.

The Health Department was asked to ensure the availability of medical staff, first aid kits, and ambulances at the festival site. The meeting decided to station a medical team at the shrine to deal with any medical emergencies promptly.

ADC Rakesh Kumar also called for the readiness of the Fire and Emergency Services Department to handle any potential fire hazards or emergencies that may arise during the festival. He instructed the department to keep standby necessary equipment and personnel to respond swiftly to any crisis. Tourism department was directed to take measures for wide publicity of the Mela through different means.

Chief Medical officer, XENs Jal Shakti and JPDCL, DSP (HQ), DIO(Info), EO MC Reasi, AD Tourism Katra and other concerned were present in the meeting.

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 REASI, APRIL 08: The Poshan Pakhwada-2025 activities were formally inaugurated here today at a collaborative event organized by the Department of Women and Child Development. The event witnessed the participation of key officials and field functionaries dedicated to improving nutritional outcomes in the district.

Suninderjeet Kour (CDPO Reasi), Dr. Lekha Bhasin (CDPO Pouni), and Shahid Mughal (CDPO Arnas and Mahore) jointly inaugurated the campaign in the presence of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs), and Supervisors. The event marked the beginning of a fortnight-long campaign aimed at raising awareness about nutrition, health, and well-being among women, children, and adolescent girls.

As part of the launch, the participants also attended the live inaugural webcast of Poshan Pakhwada 2025, organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (W&CD), Government of India. The webcast emphasized the critical role of local-level interventions in addressing malnutrition and promoting healthy dietary practices.

The officials encouraged all stakeholders to actively engage with the community throughout the Pakhwada through the outreach and IEC (Information, Education, Communication) activities. The campaign will include home visits, growth monitoring drives, Poshan rallies, recipe demonstrations, and community-based events to reinforce the importance of balanced nutrition and maternal-child health.

Poshan Pakhwada 2025 reflects the government’s continued commitment to the objectives of the POSHAN Abhiyaan — ensuring holistic nourishment for every child and woman in the country.

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 JAMMU, APRIL 08: NSS unit Government Degree College Marh, in collaboration with IQAC, commemorated ‘Ambedkar Jayanti’ in the college by organizing a guest lecture. 

 The guest speaker of the event was Dr. K.C. Bhagat, former Professor and Senior Scientist SKUAST, Social worker, who highlighted contribution of Dr Ambedkar towards the Indian Nation, besides throwing light on imminent need for promoting sustainable agriculture practices by adopting natural farming.

  About 55 students attended the lecture and furnished an affirmative feedback that vermi-composting offers significant entrepreneurial potential, along with sustainable waste management with production of high valued organic compost.

Dr. K.C. Bhagat congratulated the students and said "Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar was a pioneer of social change and a versatile personality, made exceptional contributions to our country and society as a jurist, educationist, economist, social-reformer and political leader."

“Even today, his strong belief in the constitutional system is the foundation of our democracy and good governance” he said and appraised the students the problems India faced after Independence such as poverty and shortage of food. He highlighted that although the Green revolution significantly boosted production and played a crucial role in combating hunger and malnutrition, but it also led to negative consequences such as soil pollution and a risk to flora and fauna which advocates the incorporation of organic farming. In his power point presentation he explained the whole process and species of earthworms used in vermin-composting.

  The event was organized under the supervision of Prof. Anita Kumari. She briefed the students about the contribution of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar in present Indian democracy.

  The proceedings of the event were conducted by Dr. Madhvi Parasher, (HOD Botany). The event was graced by the Dr. Imtiaz Shahid, Dr. Ram Dayal, Dr. Rahul Sharma, Prof. Anjana Chib, Prof Asha Kumari, Prof. Sachin Kumar Bhagat, Ravi Kumar, Dr. Shakun Sharma, Dr. Priya Sharma, Dr. Surbhi Gupta, and Dr. Gulzar, Dr. Nadeem, Dr. Gurleen, Dr. Samvedna, Dr. Younis. Mohit Kalotra and Rachhpal Lal provided technical support for the event.

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SAMBA, APRIL 08: The NSS Unit "Prabha" of Government Degree College, Ramgarh organized a documentary screening to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution and a beacon of knowledge and social justice.

The event was conducted under the esteemed guidance of the Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Meeru Abrol, who encouraged the volunteers to follow the path of knowledge, equality, and justice as envisioned by Dr. Ambedkar. The activity was coordinated by Prof. Brahm Dutt, NSS Programme Officer, who highlighted the importance of educating students about Dr. Ambedkar's life, struggles, and contributions to the nation.

The screening aimed to instill in students the values of social equality, justice, and constitutional rights, and saw active participation from NSS volunteers. All faculty members of the college  attended the event.

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 DODA, APRIL 08: In a significant initiative to promote Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Mission, the Department of Social Welfare, in collaboration with the District Youth Services and Sports Office, organised girls' sports competitions in Zone Ghat and Zone Bhagwah , today.

The event was conducted under the directions of the District Development Commissioner with the objective to empower the girl child through active participation in sports and raising awareness about the importance of girls' education and well-being.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of over 200 girls representing different educational institutions and panchayats from the two zones. In Zone Ghat, a Kabaddi competition was organised, while at Zone Bhagwah witnessed thrilling Volleyball competitions. The atmosphere was vibrant and filled with enthusiasm, as the young girls showcased their strength, skills and team spirit on the ground.

The competitions aimed not only to provide a platform to the girls to display their sporting talents but also to convey a strong message about gender equality and the importance of supporting the girl child in every aspect of life. Through such programs, the district administration seeks to foster self-confidence, leadership, and a healthy competitive spirit among young girls.

Officials from both departments were present at the venues to motivate and encourage the participants. The initiative was highly appreciated by the community, and it reinforced the commitment of the district towards the holistic development and empowerment of girls in rural and remote areas of Doda district.

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 SRINAGAR, APRIL 8: Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Khurshid Ahmad Shah, today convened a review meeting of Jal Shakti (PHE) divisions of Kashmir province in Civil Secretariat, Srinagar.

The meeting was attended by Superintending Engineers of respective circles,  Executive Engineers of Civil and Mechanical divisions and officers of Mission Directorate.

The MD enquired about the pace of execution of projects in the Kashmir region.  He was informed that with the arrival of outside labourers, execution of works specific to outside work force have gathered momentum while as the routine works like pipe laying and general civil works are being executed at steady pace. He directed the divisional officers to monitor these works expeditiously so that the quality of work is maintained as per set standards.

The MD directed the officers to reconcile the expenditure on Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) and Public Financial Management System (PFMS) by 10th April 2025 as directed by the Ministry Of Jal Shakti, Government of India. He also enjoined upon the officers to clear the disparities in fund utilisation between the two portals within one week.

The meeting also discussed uploading of data on PM Gati Shakti for which refresher training will be imparted at Chief Engineer, PHE Kashmir office tomorrow in batches.

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 UDHAMPUR, APRIL 08: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today inaugurated the Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre and flagged off the Indo-Swiss Joint Research Project titled ICE-Crunch at Village Mandlote, Chenani in Udhampur district.

The Indo-Swiss project, in collaboration with ETH Zurich, Switzerland, focuses on study of ice-nucleating particles and cloud condensation nuclei properties in the north-western Himalayas.

The  event was attended by Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Science and Technology,  Satish Sharma,  DDC Chairperson Udhampur, Lal Chand, Member Legislative Assembly Chenani, Balwant Singh Mankotia, Secretary, Ministry for Earth Sciences GoI, Dr. M. Ravichandran,  Vice Chancellor of Central University Jammu, Professor Sanjeev Jain, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai, Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, Centre Incharge, Dr. Shweta Yadav,  Registrar of Central University Jammu, Professor Yashwant Singh and other senior officers besides PRI members and locals.


While addressing a massive gathering, the Union Minister congratulated the people and expressed pride in establishment of the climate research centre in Chenani. He stated that the centre would focus on advanced research related to climate patterns including rainfall and cloudburst predictions, which are crucial for the Himalayan region.

Highlighting India’s scientific advancements, Dr. Singh said that prior to 2014, India was seen as a fragile economy, but today under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has emerged among the top five global economies. To realize the dream of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, he emphasized the importance of value addition from previously unexplored areas, particularly hilly regions like Jammu & Kashmir.

He added that India is leading global initiatives on climate concerns and has made remarkable improvements in weather forecasting, attributing this progress to the reforms brought under the Modi Government. Dr. Singh highlighted that in the early days of Modi 3.0, the government has already taken over 100 crucial decisions across diverse sectors, including preventive healthcare, space research and medical advancements.


Referring to Udhampur’s development, the Union Minister said that the district has emerged as a model in the country. In the past five years, Udhampur has consistently ranked among the top three in PMGSY road construction. He also mentioned key achievements like the Devika Rejuvenation Project, extension of the Purple Revolution to Latti and adjoining areas, GI tagging of Udhampur Kalari, establishment of an industrial estate and stoppage of the Vande Bharat Express at Udhampur.

Dr. Singh reiterated the government’s commitment towards improving the citizens' quality of life through better service delivery and infrastructure. He emphasized that effective governance must focus on minimizing the public inconvenience.

Speaking on the occasion, Satish Sharma thanked the Union Minister for gifting such a landmark project to the region. He lauded the Central University and its team for their collaboration in the Indo-Swiss initiative, stating that this project would not only benefit India but also serve the global scientific communities. He recalled the devastating impacts of landslides and cloudbursts in the past and described the research centre as a significant step towards mitigating such disasters through scientific preparedness.

MLA Chenani, Balwant Singh Mankotia, also extended his gratitude to the Modi Government and Dr. Jitendra Singh for sanctioning multiple vital projects in the region. He raised several public issues and urged for their early redressal.

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 KUPWARA, APRIL 8: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Handwara, Javed Naseem Masoodi today paid a surprise visit to District Hospital Handwara to inspect its functioning.

During the visit, the ADC inspected various sections of the Hospital including OPD, Emergency, Gynea and other wards, and checked the duty roster of the doctors and hospital staff.

The ADC interacted with the patients and enquired about the healthcare and treatment facilities provided in the hospital.

He also interacted with the doctors and medical staff, and impressed upon them to work with more dedication and ensure that all the patients especially coming from far flung areas are provided better healthcare facilities.

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Directs time-bound execution of works under Health, Education, PDD & Jal Shakti Sectors approved under DMF

BUDGAM, APRIL 08: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo today chaired a meeting of District Mineral Fund (DMF) to review the status of works approved under Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojna (PMKKKY) in the district.

DC reviewed the status of works approved under DMF in the areas with high priority and other priority sectors.

The series of developmental works amounting to Rs.327.71 lakh covers vital sectors including Health, Education, Power Development and Jal Shakti, aiming to strengthen public infrastructure and improve service delivery across the district.

Key works approved under the Health sector include the provision of hotline connectivity at CHC Kremshore, CHC Chattergam, PHC Soibugh, PHC Ompora, PHC Khag, and CHC Pakherpora. In addition, procurement of critical medical equipment such as digital X-ray cassettes, biochemistry analysers, deep freezers, plasma expressers, autoclaves, and microscopes for District Hospital Budgam was approved.

Under the Jal Shakti Department, the procurement of water tankers of 9000-litre and 6000-litre capacities will address water supply needs in the district.

In the Education sector, works include the construction of a toilet facility at Mixed Primary School Gopalpora and provision of electricity at Government schools in Khan Mohalla Kuzwera and Dounkal Bagh Sail.

The Power Development Department will establish a buffer stock of 15 (100 KVA) transformers to strengthen power infrastructure and ensure timely replacements during exigencies.

The DC, while reviewing the status of approved works, emphasized that all the projects have been identified based on priority public needs and sectoral gaps.

He directed the concerned departments to ensure immediate initiation of tendering and procurement processes, with strict adherence to timelines.

He stressed that there must be no delays at any stage of execution and that timely completion of these works is critical to ensuring outcomes on the ground on time.

The DC further instructed regular monitoring and submission of progress reports to his office for review.

The meeting was attended by Superintending Engineer Hydraulic Circle, Budgam, CEO, CMO, Executive Engineers of Jal Shakti, KPDCL, REW, MS Budgam and other concerned officials of the committee.

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 JAMMU, APRIL 08: Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Justice Tashi Rabstan, today inaugurated one day training programme on Computer Skill Enhancement “Level I & II’ (ECT_7_2024 & ECT_12_2024) for Advocates of Jammu district at J&K Judicial Academy, Janipur.

The Chief Justice also released two significant compendiums, on the occasion, in presence of Justice Atul Sreedharan, Judge, High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Justice Sindhu Sharma, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Chairperson, Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy).

The training programme was organized in collaboration with eCommittee, Supreme Court of India.

Shahzad Azeem, Registrar General, High Court of J&K and Ladakh; M.K. Sharma, Principal Secretary to Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh; Rajeev Gupta, Registrar Vigilance; Sandeep Kour, Registrar Judicial; Shazia Tabasum, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Service Authority; Anoop Sharma, Registrar Computer(IT), High Court of J&K and Ladakh; Fayaz Ahmed Qureshi, CPC; Mayank Gupta, Joint Registrar Protocol and Jeevan Kumar, Secretary, High Court Legal Service Committee attended the inaugural session.

The inaugural session of the programme was also attended by Satinder Singh, Registrar Recruitment; K. Nirmal Kotwal, President, J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu and his Executive Members besides Bhagirath, President, Young Lawyers Association, High Court of J&K and Ladakh.

On the occasion, Chief Justice officially released two compendiums ‘Breaking Barriers: Landmark and Recent Judgments Shaping the POCSO Act’; and ‘Redefining Justice: Landmark and Recent Judgments Shaping the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act 2015’. These publications shall serve as invaluable resources, encapsulating key judicial pronouncements that have shaped and strengthened the child protection laws in our country.

In his inaugural address, Justice Tashi Rabstan emphasised that the intersection of law and technology is no longer a concept of the future but it is our reality today. He stated that rapid digitization of court processes, development of e-Courts services and integration of information technology into legal practice are reshaping the way justice is accessed, understood and delivered.

He highlighted that the strength of any justice delivery system lies in the synergy between the Bench and the Bar. As courts move towards e-filing, virtual hearings, digital display boards and online case management systems, the Bar must be equally skilled and confident in engaging with these systems, he added.

Justice Sindhu Sharma, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, in her welcome address, underscored that the initiatives under the e-Courts Project are not merely policy documents, but a vision to bring judicial services to the fingertips of citizens. She emphasized that this training ensures no advocate is left behind in the process. She further added that it is our collective responsibility to ensure that technological progress does not create a divide, but rather unites the system in a shared pursuit of excellence. She also appreciated the efforts of the J&K Judicial Academy for releasing two significant compendiums.

The first technical session was chaired by Justice Atul Sreedharan, Judge, High Court of Madhya Pradesh, who shared valuable insights from his experience as a judge, emphasizing the evolving role of technology in the judicial process. He highlighted how modern judges are increasingly integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and digital platforms in their workflow, particularly in drafting and delivering judgments.

Justice Shreedharan explained the practical use of Microsoft Word for typing judgments, focusing on its advanced features like templates, formatting tools and auto-citation management, which significantly enhance the efficiency and precision. He further illustrated how online legal research portals, AI-driven case law databases and dictation software are transforming the traditional style of judgment writing. Moreover, he underscored the importance of adapting to technology to meet the growing demands of judicial work.

Anoop Sharma, Registrar Computer (IT), High Court of J&K and Ladakh, along with his team conducted the second technical session. They delved upon the eCourt Services/Initiatives useful for day to day working of Advocates, eCourt Services Portal, eCourt Services App, Display Boards for HC & DC, e-filling etc. The learned resource persons underscored that e-filing enables the electronic submission of court documents, thereby saving both time and paper.

The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment, where the participants discussed eCourt Services and other related modules.

Sonia Gupta, Director of the J&K Judicial Academy, conducted the proceedings of the inaugural session and efficiently coordinated all the technical sessions throughout the day.

All the sessions remained very interactive during which all the participants actively participated and shared their experiences, difficulties and also discussed various aspects of the subject topics. They also raised a number of queries which were answered satisfactorily by the resource persons.

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 JAMMU, APRIL, 7: Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Ecology & Environment Department, Sheetal Nanda, today chaired a meeting to review the preparedness and action plan for forest fires management.

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Suresh Gupta; Chief Wildlife Warden, Sarvesh Rai; Additional PCCF, T Rabi Kumar; Director, Forest Protection Force, Sandeep Kujur;  Secretary in Forest Department, Pardeep Kumar; Chief Conservator of Forests, Jammu/Kashmir and other senior officers of the department attended the meeting.

The meeting had a detailed discussion on the prevailing scenario with regard to forest fires. It was informed that the Kashmir Division is prone to forest fires during March and April and less precipitation during the recent winters has increased the risk of these incidents. It was also revealed that in addition to natural reasons, the forest fires are also being caused by the unscrupulous elements. While the Department is taking preventive measures to mitigate these fires due to natural causes, it has also initiated action against the culprits who deliberately set forest fires. There are 8 FIRs lodged in this regard, and the investigation has been initiated by the Police Department.

During the presentation, it was noted that although forest fires affected a small percentage of the total forest area, with damage limited to ground fires and no major crown damage reported, the Forest Ecology & Environment Department team is actively engaged in controlling and preventing these fires.

    It was mentioned that the forest fires in Jammu Division usually occur during the dry and hot season of April to June. The department has already initiated various preventive measures in this regard.

The Commissioner Secretary emphasized upon the department to shift focus from fire fighting to preventive management of the forest fires.

It was also informed that for structured response to the forest fires, a detailed SOP is being formulated  which defines the criteria for categorization of low risk farm fires to high risk crown fires. The SOP also describes the preventive measures like creating fire breaks and control burns, preparedness through establishing  fire response units, response protocols, use of technology, community engagements and awareness programmes. The SOP will notify the composition of fire response teams, fire fighting equipments of each unit as also the format for reporting mechanism for forest fires.

The Commissioner Secretary directed that SOP needs to be made more specific with heat maps based on the past fire incidents and exclusive KMZ mapping of fire lines.

 It was decided that present practice of having multiple control rooms shall be dispensed with to ensure optimum utilization of resources. For this purpose, joint forest fire control rooms shall be established in vulnerable areas, after proper mapping with pooling of the trained staff from Territorial, Forest Protection Force, Wildlife Protection and other organizations which shall be equipped with all requisite fire fighting equipment.

The Commissioner Secretary directed for immediate notification of duty roasters, on this account, by the respective DFOs.  He also asked for devising an interactive online reporting mechanism for forest fires for better coordination among all stakeholders. He directed the field agencies to launch aggressive IEC campaigns to sensitize the general public for achieving the desired objectives.

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Jammu ,07/04/2025:  Jammu ,07/04/2025:  Sunaina Mehta,(JKAS) Principal Revenue Training Institute  (RTI) in presence of Namrata Sharma former councillor  today inaugurated "Blush & Brush by Ankita’ beauty salon here in Link Road area of Old City, Jammu.  

 The event, witnessed the presence of esteemed guests, well-wishers, and members of the owner Ankita Uppal, a young entrepreneur.  

Chief Guest  Sunaina Mehta, extended her best wishes to Ankita for her new venture and appreciated the initiative of bringing quality beauty services to the city.


She encouraged young entrepreneurs especially females to come forward and avail benefits of the various employment-generating schemes launched by the Government of India and the J&K Government.  Instead of solely aspiring for government jobs, our youth should believe in their capabilities and strive to become job creators,” she emphasized.

Namrata Sharma, the guest of honour also congratulated the parents and other  family members of Ankita who helped her in starting this enterprise. She urged the society to avail the quality services provided by this salon.

While interacting with the media persons, Ankita informed that  "Blush & Brush by Ankita "  salon  offers best quality services at the most economical price. She said she  aims to offer top-notch makeup and beauty services, promising a premium experience for its clients.

Ankita also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the chief guest, guest of honour and other friends.  She said, "This is a dream come true for me, and I am thrilled to start this journey” .

The prominent people who were present on this occasion include Suresh Uppal, Bindu Uppal, Jyoti Vaid, Aparna Bhat, Isha Jain, Pooja Basson, Anil and Dhruv Gupta.

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KISHTWAR, APRIL 07: The District Youth Services and Sports Department today organized a series of intramural sports competitions and anti-drug awareness rallies across various educational institutions and zones of the district here under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

In a spirited initiative to promote physical fitness and encourage sporting talent among youth, intramural competitions were conducted in the disciplines of Table Tennis, Yoga, Kho-Kho, Chess, and Carrom (Boys & Girls) under the leadership of District Youth Services & Sports Officer  Jaffer Haider Sheikh.

The events were held at GHSS Dool – Zone Nagseni, GHS Balgran – Zone Drabshalla, GHS Basmina – Zone Warwan, GMS Indra Nagar, and GMS Berwar.

These competitions witnessed enthusiastic participation and showcased the dedication of young athletes from across the district.

In a parallel effort to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse, the DYSS also organized impactful rallies as part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan under the theme "No to Drugs, Yes to Life."

The awareness drives were held at GHSS Sounder, GHSS Chattroo, GMS Sigdi, Pyt Laie and UPS Girls Razna Palmar.

Over 400 students, including 250 boys and 150 girls participated, carrying banners, raising slogans, and spreading messages of a drug-free and healthy lifestyle. The enthusiastic involvement of students, teachers, and local communities made the event a great success.

Meanwhile, for smooth implementation of the Sports Activity Calendar, DYSSO Jaffer Haider Sheikh chaired a meeting with all field officials, including Physical Education Masters (PEMs), Physical Education Teachers (PETs), Rehbar-e-Khel (REKs), and Sports Teachers. The meeting focused on strategic planning and monitoring of scheduled events for the current session, aiming to enhance participation and sports development at the grassroots level.

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