Author: News Desk Kashmir Ahead

DODA, NOVEMBER 1: To encourage a sense of Innovation, Creativity and Artistry among the youth, District Administration Doda has launched “Innovation Challenge” in collaboration with Degree Colleges and Educational Institutions of the District Doda.Deputy Commissioner, Vishesh Paul Mahajan launched this unique initiative from mini meeting hall of DC Office Doda under Back to Village phase-4 programme and as a part of ongoing activities under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.The theme of the initiative is to get the innovative ideas on “Recycling, Reuse & Disposal of Solid Wastes especially Single Use Plastic in Rural Areas of Doda”The entries of ideas can be…

RAMBAN, OCTOBER 31: The Department of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, GoI, has conferred Silver Award on District Ramban under the prestigious National Awards for e-Governance for the year 2021-22.The district won the award for achieving ‘Excellence in District Level Initiative in e-Governance’ under its project e-SuvidhaRamban.In a communication addressed to the Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Mussarat Islam, the Department of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, GoI, has informed that the Silver Award for District Ramban carries a certificate, trophy and a cash award of Rs 3.00 lakh for the Department. The award would be formally conferred to the district at…

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 01: Junaid Azim Mattu, the Mayor Srinagar today took a detailed review of various ongoing projects carried out by Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) at SMC headquarters.The meeting was attended by Vice Chairman Lakes and Conservation Management Authority, Secretary LCMA, General Manager P&UD, SSCL, Joint Commissioner (Works) SMC, Superintendent Engineer LCMA, Executive Engineer Right River Wing Division SMC, concerned design and engineering team and other officials from SMC.During the meeting, the Mayor directed concerned officers to put a workable action plan in place for the repair and retro-fitting of three existing bridges at Karam Shah (RA), Saida Kadal.…

PAMPORE, NOVEMBER 01: Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir today organised a saffron festival in the karewa of Pampore.The festival was organised in collaboration with the Agriculture Department, SKUAST Kashmir, Cooperative Societies and local saffron growers.Speaking on the occasion, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Pandurang K Pole who was Chief Guest on the occasion said Kashmiri saffron is popular all over the world and we all need to work together to maintain its reputation. He said the government has introduced several measures to boost saffron production through technological interventions, technological support and irrigation facilities.The Div Com said that farmers need to take benefit of…

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated a three-week long cultural festival Jashn-e-Kashmir. The cultural festival is being organised by the All J&K Folk Artists Association. The aim is to preserve and promote Jammu & Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage, said LG Manoj Sinha. How can a cultural renaissance happen? How can the new dawn of cultural traditions and arts be achieved? Everyone needs to think on these lines and policies need to be made along these thoughts. In the New Kashmir, these cultural groups will be the engines of change, he said. For the local theatre artists…

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 30: Jammu and Kashmir Government has taken innovative measures and policy decisions to increase the income of the farmers and encourage youth to adopt agriculture as a medium of employment.Over the past two years, the government has shifted to the improved farming system on scientific lines and market-oriented policies in order to make agriculture and allied sector a sustainable and profitable economic activity.Notably, braving all the challenges of agricultural reform, ranking of J&K in monthly farm income has improved and J&K UT is standing tall among top 5 States/UTs.J&K has limitless potential in agriculture and concerted efforts by…

Srinagar, October 30: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today addressed the Jammu & Kashmir Rozgar Mela via video message organized at KICC, Srinagar. On the occasion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister. “Grateful to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for addressing Jammu Kashmir Rozgar Mela and blessing 3000 youths who have received appointment letters. Under guidance of Hon’ble PM, J&K’s youth is scripting new history in different sectors and contributing to the national progress”, said the Lt Governor. Terming Good Governance as commitment to serve people and work for prosperity and welfare…

JAMMU, OCTOBER 29: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta continued with his virtual inspection several panchayats and reviewed activities under the programme and its public reception today during the ongoing B2V4.Chief Secretary interacted with visiting officers of panchayats Mahanpur, Majalta, Panassa, Plahi through video conference and spoke with the local PRI members to take first hand review of the programme.During his virtual visits, the CS encouraged all panchayats to accelerate Swachh Gram works and to work toward making ‘Clean, Green and Swachh Villages’.Dr Mehta encouraged all participants to hold open discussions on corruption during Gram Sabhas. ‘Government has taken numerous…

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 28: Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) is creating sustainable livelihoods opportunities and nurturing the rural women to make them self sufficient and enjoy a decent quality of life.JKRLM also known as UMEED is turning the wheel of transformation for J&K women to become progressive and self-employed entrepreneurs. UMEED has the potential to give wings to aspirations of rural women who dream of becoming economically independent.JKRLM (Umeed) has a mandate to reach out to 66 percent of rural population across the erstwhile 125 blocks linking them to sustainable livelihood opportunities. The Mission aims to reduce poverty by…

In the winter of 2022, the difficulties that were arising earlier due to LPG shortage is being removed with the inauguration of an IOCL LPG bottling plant at Anantnag, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. For the common consumer, arrangements have been made to timely distribute the LPG cylinders. To facilitate the common man and to make their life convenient, the administration is working hard. Even in adverse weather conditions, the basic amenities will be provided to them. After 2019, we have been aiming to fulfill all the 56 government schemes to their saturation point.…