DM Poonch convenes NCORD Committee meeting
POONCH, AUGUST 28: District Magistrate Poonch Vikas Kundal chaired the Narco Coordination (NCORD) Committee meeting here today in his Office, focusing actions to combat drug abuse in the District.Discussions centred on key issues such as the incidence of drug addiction, vulnerable age groups, drug use hotspots, and the illegal cultivation of poppy and cannabis. Reports […]
DEO Poonch inspects Polling Stations near LOC
POONCH, AUGUST 27: District Election Officer Poonch Vikas Kundal today undertook an important visit to polling stations near the Line of Control (LOC) to review arrangements made for the upcoming assembly elections. The inspection aimed to make sure that all stations are ready and compliant with the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India […]
DEO Poonch hosts spectacular Kite Flying Event to motivate, involve Young Voters
POONCH, AUGUST 25: In a unique initiative to inspire young voters and connect them with their cultural traditions, the District Election Officer (DEO) Poonch, Vikas Kundal organised a vibrant kite-flying event today at the Sports Stadium Poonch.The event saw the enthusiastic participation of young people from across the district, all eager to participate in this […]
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 […]