SC/ST/OBC delegation meets Tribal Affairs Minister
Submits memorandum of demands JAMMU: All India Confederation of SC/ST/OBC organisations, Jammu & Kashmir Unit, today called on Minister for Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana and submitted a memorandum of demands. The memorandum delineated a series of critical demands aimed at addressing the grievances faced by the tribal population in Jammu and Kashmir. It demanded […]
SWD steps up reopening of Ladies Vocational Centers
Director inaugurates facility at Akhnoor JAMMU: In a significant step towards women’s empowerment and skill development, the Department of Social Welfare, Jammu Division has initiated the reopening of Ladies Vocational Centers (LVCs) that were temporarily closed during COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Director Social Welfare Rupesh Kumar inaugurated a Ladies Vocational Center at Tehsil Akhnoor, achieving another […]
Forest area encroached in 25 states, UTs; 10 states yet to submit data on encroachments:Govt report
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Over 13,000 sq km of forest area, more than the total geographical area of Delhi, Sikkim, and Goa combined, is under encroachment in 25 states and Union Territories that have submitted data to the Union Environment Ministry so far. Ten states are yet to submit data on forest encroachments. Last […]
No-confidence motion against DDC chairperson Budgam, authorities convene council meet on Apr 7
Budgam, Apr 01: The district development council (DDC) chairperson Budgam will face a no- confidence motion on April 7, the first such test for head of a third-tier Panchayati Raj system in Jammu & Kashmir. Deputy Commissioner Budgam has convened a meeting of the council on April 7 for consideration of no -confidence motion against […]
Kathua encounter: After exchanging fire with terrorists in Panjtirthi forests, security forces launch ‘search’ ops
Jammu, Apr 01: Following exchange of fire with terrorists last night, security forces launched a massive search operation in Panjtirthi area of Kathua district on Tuesday, officials said. They said that suspected terrorists were spotted by security forces while heading towards Billawar Mountains. “They (terrorists) were engaged in the gun battle by the security forces. […]
