February 2025

DC Shopian flags off watershed yatra, launches plantation drive for environmental sustainability

SHOPIAN, FEBRUARY 20: Deputy Commissioner of Shopian, Shishir Gupta, flagged off the Watershed Yatra at the Mini-Secretariat Shopian and launched a plantation drive within the campus to promote sustainable environmental practices. The Watershed Yatra focuses on the conservation and harvesting of water sources, engaging local communities in these efforts. The initiative is funded by the …

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Sakeena Itoo inaugurates New Axis Bank Branch in Kulgam, highlights role of financial inclusion in economic growth

KULGAM, FEBRUARY 20: Sakeena Itoo, the Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, visited Kulgam district to inaugurate a new Axis Bank branch at Main Chowk. During the inauguration, the Minister emphasised the vital role of accessible banking services in fostering economic growth and financial inclusion. “Financial inclusion is essential to empowering …

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Sakeena Itoo inaugurates Cath Lab and new block at GMC Anantnag

Sakeena Itoo, the Minister for Health, Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, inaugurated the highly anticipated Catheterization Laboratory and the newly constructed Block-A at the Mirza Mohammad Afzal Beigh Memorial Associated Hospital, GMC Anantnag. This momentous occasion marked a key milestone for the healthcare system in South Kashmir, with GMC Anantnag becoming the first among …

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J&K CM Omar Abdullah welcomes tourists, says there is no place in Kashmir lacking in beauty

Jammu is a city of temples, said J&K CM Omar Abdullah. If you want beauty then there is no place in Kashmir which is lacking in beauty. If you want to visit, then go to Mata Vaishno Devi Ji and Shri Amarnath ji shrine. If you want to just sit, then sit anywhere near our …

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Karkhandar scheme provides art and craft training to empower women in Reasi, J&K

We are giving training to 10 ladies for the scheme Karkhandar run under the Handicrafts Department in Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir. It has been four months now since ladies of this village have been learning painting. The Karkhandar Scheme is a scheme by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to improve the craft sector. The …

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J&K: Free FMD vaccine drive in Pulwama’s Kakapora village to control livestock diseases

I had taken training last month in Haryana and now I am working in the Veterinary field, said AB Rehman Dar of Ward No 6 Kakapora village in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir. This month FMD (Foot and Mouth Disease) vaccine is coming. The government took the bill estimate from us. The National Animal Disease Control …

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Kupwara launches critical care Ambulance service to boost emergency healthcare

Kupwara, February 18: In a significant step to enhance emergency medical services in the region, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, inaugurated the Critical Care Ambulance Services at Quality Healthcare Hospital, Bramri. The service aims to strengthen emergency medical response and improve healthcare accessibility, particularly in remote areas. The newly launched ambulance is equipped with advanced …

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DC reviews heritage site restoration and phase-III project identification in Udhampur

UDHAMPUR, FEBRUARY 18 – A meeting of the District Level Coordination-cum-Implementation Committee for the revival, restoration, preservation, and maintenance of architectural and heritage sites was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai. The meeting primarily focused on identifying heritage projects for execution under Phase-III, while also reviewing the progress of previously approved heritage …

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DC reviews progress of power infrastructure development projects in Poonch

POONCH, FEBRUARY 18 – Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal chaired a meeting at the DC Office complex to review the progress of ongoing works under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme in the district. The concerned executing agency provided a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation outlining the current status of the RDSS projects. The scheme, which is focused on …

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Sikh community gets empowered with the 1st edition of Sikh Cricket Premier League in Jammu

I am extremely happy that today a new chapter is being added to the holistic well-being and empowerment of the youth of the Sikh Community with the inauguration of the Sikh Cricket Premier League, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha during inauguration of the first edition of Sikh Cricket Premier …

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