CS assesses plans, preparations for UT wide Youth Engagement & Empowerment Programme
JAMMU: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review departmental preparedness for the upcoming Youth Engagement & Empowerment Programme, a UT-wide initiative aimed at fostering meaningful participation of young people in cultural, educational, entrepreneurial, and community-oriented activities across all districts of Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was attended by several senior Administrative […]
CS launches Single Window System for Recruitment Rules
New platform to ensure transparency, uniformity and time-bound approval JAMMU: In a significant step toward strengthening administrative efficiency and transparency in government functioning, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Friday formally launched the Single Window System for Recruitment Rules (RRs). The launch, attended by senior Administrative Secretaries and Heads of Departments, marks a major governance reform aimed […]
35 Kashmir craftsmen to participate in India Int’l Trade Fair in New Delhi
Direct-to-Consumer Sales Platform for World-Famous Pashmina, Kani Shawls, Silk Carpets SRINAGAR: In order to provide direct marketing linkage, as many as 35 artisans and weavers from Kashmir are participating in the 44th edition of the prestigious India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, scheduled from November 14 to 27 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by […]
‘DesignNweave’ software created to promote Kashmir Handicrafts
Move aims to bridge gap between traditional craftsmanship and digital innovation SRINAGAR: In a significant milestone towards integrating modern technology with traditional designs, the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir Wednesday unveiled DesignNweave, an indigenous software solution, which is set to revolutionize the digital design process for famed handicrafts and handlooms of Kashmir. The new software […]
J&K Bank opens new branch in Sangrama, Sopore
SRINAGAR: Strengthening its presence and extending banking convenience in North Kashmir, J&K Bank Tuesday made its Sangrama Branch in Sopore operational to cater to the financial needs of people and businesses of the area. Zonal Head (Baramulla) Tanvir Ahmad inaugurated the new branch premises in presence of Cluster Heads of Baramulla, Sopore, Kupwara and Bandipora […]
CS reviews progress of financial inclusion &welfare schemes
Stresses on saturation of all social security and insurance schemes JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Finance Department to assess the progress made in promoting financial inclusion and extending coverage of key welfare and social security schemes across J&K. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Finance, Santosh […]
Receiving station Sallar Pahalgam upgraded to 10 MVA transformer
Long-pending demand of locals fulfilled, say residents Pahalgam: In a major relief for residents of Sallar and adjoining area in Pahalgam hamlet of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, the Power Development Department (PDD) has upgraded the 6.3 MVA transformer at the Receiving Station Sallar to a 10 MVA unit. The move, aimed at strengthening the local […]
CS visits Tawi Barrage and River front to assess its pace of completion
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Monday visited the Tawi Barrage project site to assess the progress of the ongoing works on the Tawi Barrage and the Riverfront development project. The visit was part of a comprehensive assessment of major infrastructure projects under implementation along the Tawi River. Accompanying the Chief Secretary during the visit were […]
NH beautification: Lavender plantation begins along 16-km Banihal–Qazigund stretch
Banihal/Qazigund: To enhance aesthetics and promote aroma tourism, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has started lavender plantation along a 16-kilometre stretch of the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway between Banihal and Qazigund. Shubham Yadav, Project Director NHAI said the initiative aims to combine environment-friendly beautification with livelihood generation. “The primary purpose of introducing lavender cultivation […]
CS reviews Aadhaar implementation, calls for saturation and digital integration
J&K achieves 93% Aadhaar saturation generating 1.26 Cr Aadhaar numbers JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Friday chaired a meeting of the Unique Identification Authority of India Implementation Committee (UIDIC) to review the progress of Aadhaar-based initiatives and discuss measures to strengthen the authentication ecosystem across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on accelerating citizen-centric Aadhaar […]