Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) arrangements finalised at Shopian
SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Faz Lul Haseeb Wednesday chaired a meeting of officers to finalize the arrangements for the smooth celebration of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) in the district. The DC stressed upon the officers for providing all the requisite facilities to the devotees visiting Asar Shareef Pinjoora Shopian, Arhama, Jamia Masjid and other mosques […]
DC Bandipora presides over Mega Block Diwas
Conducts extensive review of Developmental Works of Bandipora Town
Bandipora: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad Wednesday presided over a mega Block Diwas for Block Bandipora at Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat, here. The block diwas programme was attended by ADDC Bandipora, Ali Afsar Khan; Nodal Officer Coordination, Mohammad Ashraf Hakak; ADC Bandipora, Umar Shafi; President Municipal Council Bandipora, Basharat Najar besides councilors […]
DC reviews action plan for implementation of ‘PM Vishwakarma Scheme’
KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr.Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Wednesday chaired a meeting of officers to discuss and review the action plan for the implementation of ‘PM Vishwakarma Scheme’. The scheme was recently launched by the government to facilitate and honour traditional skills of craftspeople and their exemplary commitment and contribution in economic growth of […]
DC Bandipora flags-off 3-day Trekking expedition to Gurez

BANDIPORA: In order to promote a sense of adventure and exploration among youth, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad Wednesday flagged-off a three day trekking expedition from Mini Secretariat Bandipora to Gurez Valley. The expedition comprising boys contingent of different age groups is being organised by Youth Services and Sports department Bandipora. The […]
DC Bandipora flags-off Walkathon under ‘Eat Right Initiative India’
BANDIPORA: In order to promote health and nutrition, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad Wednesday flagged-off a Walkathon from Mini Secretariat Bandipora as part of the ‘Eat Right Initiative India’ campaign and celebrating year 2023 as ‘International Year of Millets’. The Walkathon, organised by Food Safety department Bandipora witnessed participation of hundreds of […]
CBC organises two day Integrated Communication and Outreach program at Shopian
SHOPIAN: The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India Wednesday organized a two day Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) at Imtiyaz Memorial Government Degree College Shopian. The programme was inaugurated by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Shopian, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz. The program was organised on the theme […]
Drug Control Authorities inspect several chemist shops at Kulgam
KULGAM: In pursuance to the directions from the Deputy Commissioner Kulgam during the previous NCORD meeting, a special inspections drive was Wednesday conducted within the interior and far flung areas of Devsar Kulgam (Hablish, Cheyan Adigam, Malpora Zeyan , Chowgam, Brinal and Lammer) by Drug Control Authorities. The inspection was carried out to ensure compliance […]
DCO organises Awareness Camp under Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan
SHOPIAN: Drug Control Organisation (DCO) Shopian in collaboration with Shopian Chemists and Distributors Association Wednesday organised an awareness programme under the aegis of Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan in order to sensitize them about their responsibilities towards the Substance Abuse menace. Chemists of the area were sensitized regarding the scenario of drug abuse and its consequences […]
DC Gbl chairs 15th District-level NARCO Coordination Committee
GANDERBAL: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir who is also District Magistrate Wednesday chaired a 15th meeting of District-level NARCO Coordination Committee (NCORD) to review the measures taken by the enforcement agencies to curb the drug abuse and narcotic trafficking in the district. During the meeting, threadbare discussion was held on the directions issued in […]
Director Agriculture inaugurates Seminar on ‘Scientific Beekeeping’

SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Wednesday inaugurated a two days district level seminar on scientific Bee-keeping at Government Degree College Ganderbal. The programme has been organised by Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare department Kashmir under National Bee and Honey Mission (NBHM). Chief Agriculture Officer, scientists from SKUAST, Bee Keepers, Farmers, Unemployed youth […]