Mixed-Gender Hockey Match promotes voter awareness among Youth in Poonch
POONCH, AUGUST 23: An innovative exhibition hockey match was held today at the Sports Stadium Poonch, bringing together both boys and girls in a single team to raise awareness about the importance of voting, particularly for first-time voters.Organised under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative by the Department of Youth Sports and […]
DEO Poonch convenes meeting with representatives of Political Parties
POONCH, AUGUST 19: The District Election Officer (DEO) Poonch, Vikas Kundal, convened a meeting with representatives of various political parties to discuss the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and other applicable guidelines of the Election Commission of India, in view of the upcoming Assembly Election-2024.During the meeting, the DEO emphasized the importance […]
Poonch hosts Annual Chari Mubarak Yatra to Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Shrine
Swami Vishavatmanand Saraswati leads devotees in processionPOONCH, AUGUST 17: The Annual Chari Mubarak Yatra, led by Acharya Shri Shri 1008 Mahamandleshwar Swami Vishavatmanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj, commenced on Saturday from the Dashnami Akhara Mandir complex in Poonch and proceeded to the Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Shrine at Rajpura, Mandi.The yatra began after a special Puja […]
Historic pilgrimage to Swami Buddha Amarnath Ji mandir
The organisation of this pilgrimage by the VHP and Bajrang Dal underscores the commitment of these organizations to fostering and facilitating spiritual journeys. Their efforts in coordinating the travel, accommodation, and overall logistics for such a large group reflect a deep dedication to supporting the religious aspirations of the devotees. This initiative not only facilitates […]
Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra 2024: First Batch of Yatris reached at Poonch
POONCH, AUGUST 07: THE District Poonch today witnessed a joyous occasion as the first batch of Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatris reached in the district.District Administration Poonch, Bajrang Dal, Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Akhara Committee, the civil society and the locals welcomed the pilgrims.A total of 15 vehicles carrying 687 Yatris reached Poonch on the first […]
Gujjar Bakarwal community for nation building
Jammu & Kashmir LG Shri Manoj Sinha paid homage to the remarkable contributions of Late Shri Wazir Mohd Hakla Poonchi by releasing a commemorative postage stamp. This significant event highlighted the profound impact of Poonchi, a renowned Gujjar leader, social worker, and writer, on the socio-economic upliftment of the Gujjar Bakarwal community in Jammu and […]
Department of School Education Poonch felicitates 36 meritorious students, 6 schools
POONCH, JULY 05: The Department of School Education Poonch felicitated the meritorious students of Class 10th and 12th of Government schools in a grand ceremony themed “Kabiliyat, Koshish, aur Kaamyabi” (Talent, Effort, and Achievement) held here.DDC Chairperson, Tazeem Akhter graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Yasin M Choudhary attended as […]
Kissan Samparak Abhiyan 3.0 launched in Poonch
POONCH, JULY 03: Government’s flagship programme Kissan Sampark Abhiyan-3.0(KSA 3.0) under HADP was launched in different panchayats of Poonch district. The abhiyan was launched under the instructions and overall guidance of Deputy Commissioner Poonch Yasin M.Chowdhary.The purpose of KSA 3.0 is to Create and increase awareness about HADP and expedite the implementation of 29 projects […]
Principal Secretary Home convenes public darbar in Poonch; seeks public feedback on development schemes
POONCH, JULY 2 : In a massive public darbar, chaired by Principal Secretary Home, Chandraker Bharti, key officials and local representatives from Poonch came together to discuss development and welfare of the region.DDC Chairperson, Tazim Akhter, DIG Rajouri/Poonch Range Tejinder Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Yasin M. Choudhary, Senior Superintendent of Police, Yougal Manhas, Additional District Development […]
Deputy Commissioner Poonch reviews arrangements for Muharram
POONCH, JULY 1: Deputy Commissioner of Poonch, Yasin M. Choudhary on Monday chaired a comprehensive meeting to review the arrangements and took necessary actions for the Muharram days.The DC directed the Poonch Municipality and MC Surankote to ensure proper cleanliness in all mosques and Imambargahs . Similar instructions were given to the Block Development Officers […]