DC discusses modalities for implementation of PM Vishwakarma Scheme
POONCH: Deputy Commissioner, Yasin M. Choudhary, chaired a meeting to discuss the modalities for implementing the recently launched PM Vishwakarma Scheme in the district. The Deputy Commissioner discussed various aspects related to the implementation of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, including the implementation framework, coverage of trades, the process flow for availing benefits, financial provisions to […]
DC Poonch reviews SAHAYTA scheme
POONCH: Deputy Commissioner, Yasin M. Choudhary, chaired a meeting to discuss the implementation of the SAHAYTA scheme in the district Thursday. The DDC received a comprehensive briefing on the scheme. It was explained that the scheme extends to “youth in distress,” defined as individuals aged 18 to 40 years who have lost a next of […]
District Level Biodiversity Management Committee meets at Doda
DODA: The District Level Biodiversity Management Committee convened a meeting to deliberate on matters vital to biodiversity conservation Thursday . Chaired by Chairman of the District Development Council, Dhananter Singh Kotwal, the meeting saw the participation of members, including Sangeeta Bhagat (Vice Chairperson of DDC Doda) besides Bipna Manhas, Jaya Rani Katoch, Sumit Kotwal and […]
District Administration Samba acts tough against encroachments
SAMBA: The District Administration successfully carried out a comprehensive anti-encroachment operation, leading to the reclamation of illegally occupied land within Industrial Estate Karandi Phase-III Thursday . This initiative resulted in the recovery of valuable industrial land and the removal of unauthorised structures from the estate. The operation was initiated under the directives of DC Samba, […]
DLSA Bhaderwah conducts cleanliness drives
BHADERWAH: In a display of community engagement and commitment to Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of cleanliness and sustainability, the District Legal Services Authority Bhaderwah, under the J&K Legal Services Authority, organised activities as part of the national campaign ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa-2023 (SHS-2023).’ This initiative was undertaken to commemorate the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Under […]
Rashtriya Rifles, Jammu Tourism organise trekking expedition
RAMBAN: Rashtriya Rifles of the Indian Army, in partnership with Tourism Department, initiated a three-day trekking expedition from Pogal in the district Thursday. The trek was officially launched by BDC Chairman Ukhral, Karleep Singh and witnessed by local dignitaries and media personnel. Sixteen trekkers from various backgrounds, including athletes, bloggers, photographers, state government representatives and […]
Team from Wildlife Department rescues Leopard in Anantnag village
Srinagar, Sep 28: A leopard was captured alive by Wildlife Department employees in Kadapora village in Achabal in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday evening. Reports said that the Wildlife Department was informed by the locals of Kadapora after a leopard was sighted roaming in the area. The officials of the Department reached the area […]
Efforts on to make NPS available at all bank branches, post offices: PFRDA Chairman
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) Regulator PFRDA is working on ways to make the social security scheme National Pension System (NPS) available at all bank branches and post offices, according to its Chairman Deepak Mohanty. The efforts are to increase the penetration of pension schemes by making the NPS products easily available to the public. […]
SDRF rescues 6 in Manasbal Lake amid gusty winds
Ganderbal, Sep 28: The State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) on Thursday rescued 6 persons who were stuck in Manasbal lake in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district amid gusty winds. Officials said that six persons were enjoying a boat ride in Manasbal lake when gusty winds suddenly started. “However, quick reaction teams of SDRF started a rescue […]
Govt working on policy to make national highways pothole free by year-end: Gadkari
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) The government is working on a policy to ensure that there are no potholes on national highways by year-end and construction of roads on Built-Operate-Transfer (BOT) mode is being preferred as such projects are maintained in a better manner, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. With an aim to […]
