JK MONITOR: November 2022

Wednesday 30 November 2022

DC Jammu conducts extensive tour of Block Samwan of Tehsil Khour, listens to public grievances, inaugurates 24x7 e-Library

JAMMU: To get first-hand account of the public grievances, Deputy Commissioner, Avny Lavasa today conducted an extensive tour of Block Samwan in Tehsil Khour in which DDC members, delegations besides scores of individuals apprised her about the problems being faced by them in day to day life. The PRI members one by one highlighted the issues regarding their respective Panchayats which were mainly related to irregular supply of water and electricity, Revenue, compensation, ration card, IAY, Road connectivity, drinking water availability, instalation of hand pumps, health centres etc.

Dr Sehrish e-inaugurates 36 Smart Elementary Schools, 18 Primary & Middle Schools under ADP

BARAMULLA: In a bid to upgrade the educational infrastructure in the district, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar today chaired an Education Department meet through Zoom wherein various developmental activities were carried out for the betterment of the education institutions. During the meeting, the DC e-inaugurated 36 Smart Elementary Schools, 18 primary and 18 Middle schools under Aspirational District Programme. These schools were modernized with ECCE outlay; Digital infrastructure and renovated on modern lines.

Div Com reviews road clearance mechanism in wake of winter season

JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, today convened a meeting with R&B Engineers, NHAI and BRO to review mechanism being put in place for snow clearance during ongoing winter season in snow bound districts of Jammu division. Divisional Commissioner directed the concerned Chief Engineers to ensure availability of snow cutter machines in all district headquarters so that clearance of snow from roads is ensured at an earliest. He asked them to keep men and machinery ready for snow clearance and dewatering pumps in case of water logging.

People want to be heard & expect quick action from the administration, says the LG

JAMMU: Effective handling of complaints and grievances is fundamental to accountability and prompt resolution of public concerns in a timely & cost-effective way, said the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha while interacting with people during the latest edition of “LG’s Mulaqaat”- Live Public Grievance Hearing programme, at the Civil Secretariat today.

The Lt Governor directed the officers to strengthen public confidence. He also passed on-spot directions to resolve their complaints. People want to be heard and expect quick action from the administration. LG’s Mulaqaat has emerged as a people-friendly platform, which enables & values complaints & ensures grievances are handled promptly and accountability is fixed for further improvements, the Lt Governor observed.

J&K catching up with one nation one challan system: DGP

DGP J&K, MD/CEO JK Bank launch 100% e-challan system and Internet Payment Gateway

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Police in association with J&K Bank formally inaugurated 100% E-challan system in J&K and Internet Payment Gateway (IPG) at Police Headquarters here today. The Director General of Police J&K Shri Dilbag Singh who was the Chief Guest and Shri Baldev Prakash MD/CEO of J&K Bank who was the Guest of Honour on the occasion, launched the system.

The launch was attended by Spl DsG Shri R R Swain, Shri A K Choudhary, ADsGP Dr S D Singh Jamwal, Shri Mukesh Singh, Shri M K Sinha, Shri Sunil Kumar, Shri Danesh Rana, Shri Garib Dass, IsGP Shri Vikramjit Singh, Shri B S Tuti, DIsG Ms Sara Rizvi, Shri Vivek Gupta, SO to IGP Traffic, SSP Jammu, SSP Traffic, all AIsG of PHQ, officers from J&K Bank, NIC J&K, and other officers from Police & J&K Bank.

Discusses various measures for enhancing sustainability, resilience and efficiency of the power sector and steps to achieve targets to reduce AT&C losses
Monitoring mechanism of power projects should be strengthened to meet the energy goals and aspirations of the people & businesses: LG to officers
We need to have multi-pronged strategy for energy security and decisions taken during winter preparedness meetings should be followed in letter and spirit: LG

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a review meeting of Power Development Department today at the Civil Secretariat. The meeting discussed various measures for enhancing sustainability, resilience and efficiency of the power sector and steps to achieve targets to reduce AT&C losses. Issuing directions to the PDD officers present in the meeting, the Lt Governor said that monitoring mechanism of power projects should be strengthened to meet the energy goals and aspirations of the people and businesses.

2-week 4th capacity building programme for officers of Jammu & Kashmir
Reorientation of officers will enable them to deliver outcome-oriented governance

JAMMU / NEW DELHI: To strengthen good governance, transparency and efficient public service delivery to people of Jammu & Kashmir, the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), an apex-level autonomous institution of Government of India, has started capacity building programmes for the senior officers of Jammu & Kashmir administration. The 4th such programme of 2 weeks duration, started at NCGG campus Mussoorie.

AC approves HR Policy for AWWs & Helpers; land transfer for different public purposes; Flyover Bridge Jammu & CA Store Bla

JAMMU: As a major step towards the empowerment of women in the UT the Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the HR policy for female Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Helpers working in the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) of J&K. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K attended the meeting. The Administrative Council approved the proposal of comprehensive Human Resource Policy to govern the engagement, leave(s), promotion and other important aspects of this very vital work force of the department.

Kashmir Handicraft Artisans honoured with 2 Shilp Guru, 6 Nat'l awards

NEW DELHI: Handicraft artisans from Kashmir have brought laurels to the Valley by bagging two Shilp Guru and six National level awards in different craft categories. The Shilp Guru Awards are given to legendary master crafts persons in recognition of excellent craftsmanship, product excellence and the role played by them as gurus in the continuance of crafts to other trainee artisans as a vital part of traditional heritage.

The Awards were started in 2002, to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the resurgence of Handicrafts in India. The Award consists of a gold coin, Rs 2 lakh prize money, a Tamrapatra, a shawl and a certificate. The National Awards are being awarded since 1965 for outstanding craftsmanship in different craft categories. The Award consists of Rs.1 lakh prize money, a Tamrapatra, a Shawl and a certificate.

Inter-disciplinary curriculum & multi-disciplinary education are at the heart of National Education Policy to train future innovators & leaders: LG
Environmental, scientific, technological transformation & globalisation has increased the pace of socio-economic changes. Problem-based learning will make the students familiar with real-world situations & develop thinking and creativity skills: LG
Recommendations implemented in UG Program of all the colleges from 2022-23 session will bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge & practical skills, provide resources and choice for research and flexibility in completing degree programme: LG
Future higher education & learning will be more dynamic, adaptable and personalized like a liquid learning model platform to seamlessly blend the ideas from different disciplines to prepare students for varied & comprehensive knowledge in rapidly shifting world: LG
NEP will play a significant role in making India a Knowledge Superpower, says the LG
LG asks Teachers & Students to capitalize on the advances in Science & Humanities for reorganizing classrooms and working world experience with focus largely on research and values that provide with skills and knowledge relevant for today and tomorrow
In order to supplement the successful implementation of NEP 2020 in a paperless mode, various digital initiatives have been launched such as, e-Samarth portal, feedback portal, Biometric attendance portal, Sparrow portal, and Annual Transfer Portal to bring transparency and accountability in the department: LG
LG felicitates Principals of different Colleges securing NAAC accreditations
Book on "Implementing National Education Policy" also launched

JAMMU: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched key initiatives of National Education Policy-2020 today at an event held at Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government PG College for Women, Gandhi Nagar. In order to supplement the successful implementation of NEP-2020 in a paperless mode, various digital initiatives have been launched such as, e-Samarth portal, feedback portal, Biometric attendance portal, Sparrow portal, and Annual Transfer Portal to bring transparency and accountability in the department.

NBHM aims to promote Beekeeping, self-sustaining employment avenues in rural areas

JAMMU: Beekeeping ventures across J&K have emerged as epitome of new business among the local unemployed youth. Many people in Jammu and Kashmir, most of them youth, are able to earn a livelihood, because of honey bee colonies that have come up in different regions across J&K. With time, more and more young men and women are turning towards bee-keeping as dozens of local honey brands have earned good reputation across the markets.

Honey processing units established under the apiculture development scheme will go a long way in helping the bee-keepers as the department is facilitating the processing of crude honey produced by the farmers free of cost. The bee-keepers are provided with a logo as well as testing for successful marketing of honey for remunerative returns.

Asks the department to explore the possibility of Ring Road for Jammu

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta held a meeting to review the progress of development of various roads and highways connecting different parts of the UT. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, PWD; PCCF; Commissioner Secretary, Forests; Commissioner Secretary, Revenue; Secretary PD&MD; Secretary, Transport; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; DG Budget; RO NHAI, DCs of Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur and Samba.

Outstation based officers participated in the meeting through video conferencing. Dr Mehta impressed upon the officers to complete the Semi-Ring Road for Jammu up to March next year and explore the possibility of Ring-Road around the city for the easement of commuters. He asked them to prepare a DPR for the same.

'Special Cells to be increased in J&K and Ladakh'

SRINAGAR: Chairperson, National Commission for Women (NCW), GoI, Rekha Sharma, today chaired the second Monitoring Committee Meeting of 12 pilot Special Cells for Women at Institute of Hotel Management Raj Bagh, Srinagar. The meeting was attended by Joint Secretary NCW, A. Asholi Chalai, Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Sheetal Nanda; DIG Central Kashmir Range, Sujit Kumar Singh; DIG UT of Ladakh, S. Junaid Mehmood, Special Coordinator, NCW, GoI Neha Mahajan, Director Mission Shakti Harvinder Kaur, HoD Department of Social Work University of Kashmir, Assistant Professor Central University Jammu, Dr Vinay Kumar, Coordinator JK Special Cell for Women Saima Shah and other officers.

‘Eulogises his teachings as ideals for humanity to follow'

JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today remarked that our country is progressing rapidly and by following the ideals and teachings of persons like Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, our country will soon become of one the most developed nations in the world. The Advisor made these remarks while speaking at the Shri Teg Bahadur Balidan Divas at Mahant Bachittar Singh College of Engineering and Technology (MBSCET) here.

CS asks R&B to stick to timelines regarding deliverables; explore the possibility of Ring Road for Jammu

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today held that the deliverables regarding the R&B Department should be adhered to and the road projects interconnecting the 2 divisions of the UT expedited for all weather smooth connectivity. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, PWD; PCCF; Commissioner Secretary, Forests; Commissioner Secretary, Revenue; Secretary PD&MD; Secretary, Transport; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; DG Budget; RO NHAI, DCs of Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur and Samba.

IIM Jammu hosts workshop on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace

JAMMU: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu on Monday hosted a workshop on "Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace" for faculty, officers and staff here at its Canal Road Campus. The workshop was conducted by Neeta Verma, Advocate, a notable Member of the Supreme Court of India. Advocate Neeta Verma is the State President of, the Women Protection Human Rights Mission, Jammu and Kashmir, and a Member of the International Council of Jurists in London, England.

The workshop gave an insight into “Sexual Harassment at Workplace - Acts and Rules. The Do's and Don’ts prescribed in the act, ways to prevent gender-based malpractices, and the current judicial scenario was explained during the workshop. The event commenced with an introductory address by Dr. Sushant Bhargav, Assistant Professor, IIM Jammu followed by the introduction of the speaker by Dr. Mamta Tripathi, Chairperson, Sexual Harassment Committee, IIM Jammu.

To be get physical, academic coaching under Mission Youth

SAMBA: Meeting a major demand of local youth, District Administration Samba, in collaboration with Mission Youth J&K, has started a three month training programme to train the unemployed youth desirous to pursue career in Army, Paramilitary, police and allied forces. The training will be imparted to youth at centres established across different blocks of the district. These centres would essentially include one sports ground for activities to improve the physical endurance of the candidates and one academic centre for imparting academic skills.

Dist Admin Gbl orders withholding salary of AEOs/ AEAs of Kangan subdivision

GANDERBAL: The District Administration Ganderbal ordered that the salary of all Agriculture Extension Officers (AEOs)/ Agriculture Extension Assistants (AEAs) of Sub Division Kangan shall remain withheld till the targets under PM Kissan are achieved in full up to 30th November, 2022.

The order was issued after the Additional District Development Commissioner, Ganderbal, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani was directed by the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal to conduct joint meeting of Agriculture and Revenue Department for better coordination and early completion of work related to PM Kissan in Kangan Subdivision on November 26, 2022 and all concerned were informed well in advance for scheduled meeting.

Police busts AGuH terror module in Sopore, arms & ammunition recovered in Awantipora

SOPORE: In a major break-through against terrorists infrastructure in Kashmir Valley, Sopore Police alongwith 22 RR busted AGuH module by arresting AGuH Handler of North Kashmir, 4 OGWs cum terrorist associates in Sopore. Incriminating materials, huge cache of arms and ammunition have been recovered from their possession, thereby giving a huge setback to the organisation operatives and thus averting a major tragedy. Besides, arms & ammunition was recovered in Awantipora.

SDMs, Tehsildars asked to monitor developmental works; ensure availability of basic amenities in Winters

DODA: Deputy Commissioner Doda Vishesh Paul Mahajan today chaired a meeting of key Officials of the revenue department here in the conference hall of the DC office to review their performance under various priority indicators.

Threadbare discussion was held on the key indicators which includes latest position of Reconstruction of Missing record/ Massives; Generation and Distribution of Land Passbooks; Implementation of online services; Progress of delineation of Gair Mumkin Khads; Physical eviction of State/ Common / Kacharie/ Roshni land; Details of Revenue Court cases; Identification of land for Revenue Buildings; Goshwara Jinswara for Kharif 2022; Proposals for Stamp duty rates for the year 2023; Identification of land for R-SETI; Attestation of pending Mutations; Details of Stone/Hot/ Wet Mix Plants operating in the district; Rationalization of Patwar Halqas; and Pending Land Acquisition cases.

ADC Srinagar reviews arrangements for smooth conduct of JKSSB Exams commencing from November 29

SRINAGAR: To ensure fair and smooth conduct of JKSSB Exams (CBT mode) scheduled to be held from 29th of November, 2022 to December 20, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Srinagar, Dr Syed Haneef Balkhi today chaired a meeting of concerned officers in his office chamber to review arrangements put in place at the examination centres in Srinagar District.

Complements RBI's efforts for ensuring a strong financial ecosystem in J&K

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today inaugurated the celebrations of Diamond Jubilee function of Reserve Bank of India, Jammu. The function was organized to mark the completion of RBI, Jammu's 60 years. In order to mark the occasion, a function was organised at RBI Jammu which was inaugurated by Dr Mehta as Chief Guest. Kamal P. Patnaik, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, senior officials from RBI and its present and retired staff members were present on the occasion.

Mayor Jammu discusses vision document for beautification, tourism and culture promotion plan for Jammu city

JAMMU: Mayor Jammu, Rajinder Sharma today chaired a meeting of different line departments to discuss the plan for beautification and promotion of tourism and culture in Jammu city here ahead of the start of “My Town My Pride ”programme. Members of the Executive Committee, Commissioner JMC, Director Archaeology and Museum, Joint Director Tourism, Joint Director Floriculture, Officers from JMC, other line departments and representatives of Dharmarth Trust were also present in the meeting.

The Mayor said beautification helps a tourism entity grow by attracting more visitors, providing positive word of mouth publicity, creating an inviting environment that tends to lift the spirits of service personnel and creates community pride. The work of keeping Jammu city clean, beautiful and attractive is possible with the cooperation of Corporations, different departments and common people, added the Mayor.

25th National E-Governance Conference: Tourism Deptt organizes first of its kind ‘Virtual Tours’ of J&K tourist destinations

November edition of Outlook Traveller Magazine depicting Jammu tourism unveiled

KATRA: Tourism Department today displayed the first of its kind images of Tourist destinations at the two-day 25th National Conference on e-Governance held at Katra. The virtual tours of the tourist locations is captured on a Meta quest VR headset in 360 degree 3D video. A team of experts has produced multi dimensional Nano videos of tourist places of J&K offering a magnificent and ultra-HD visibility of pristine and beautiful meadows of Bhaderwah, the twin lakes of Mansar-Surinsar, the magnificent Gurez Valley and the splendid Dal Lake.

The adventure activities particularly rafting, paragliding and Cable Car/Gandola ride were also brought live into action by these virtual tours. On the 2nd day of the Conference, a special edition on Jammu Tourism in ‘Outlook Traveller Magazine’ was unveiled in august presence of Sh. Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor, Jammu and Kashmir UT and Sh. Manohar Lal, Chief Minister, Haryana.

Repeal of Art 370 also thwarted Pak ISI’s notorious design about Jammu: Rana

RAMKOTE KATHUA : Senior BJP leader Mr Devender Singh Rana today said that post 2019 Governmental initiatives thwarted the notorious Pakistan intelligence agency ISI’s sinister design to plunge peaceful and patriotic Jammu into communal frenzy in its larger conspiracy of destabilizing India in general and Jammu and Kashmir in particular.

“Repeal of Article 370 was not only the accomplishment of the BJP’s long nurtured agenda of fully integrating Jammu and Kashmir with rest of the country but also to safeguard the interests of the exploited people and to wipe out terror and its ecosystem with iron fist”, Mr Rana said while addressing a rally at Ramkot, organized by the BJP leader Mr Satish Sharma, which was also addressed by former Ministers and Sr BJP leaders Pawan Gupta, Rajiv Jasrotia and Som Nath Khajuria.

2-Day Workshop on ‘’India: The Mother of Democracy’’ concludes at GCW Udhampur

UDHAMPUR:: The two Day workshop on the theme “India: The Mother of Democracy” organized to celebrate 73rd anniversary of Constitution Adoption Day, Sawidhan Diwas 2022, concluded at Government College for Women Udhampur with the valedictory function held the other day. The event was organized by Shikshit Bharat club and Department of Music, in collaboration with Department of Political Science as Jan Bhagidari, to generate awareness about Political Code, Structure, Procedure, Powers and duties of Govt. fundamental right, Directive Principles and duties of Citizens

DC Srinagar conferred with prestigious National e-Governance Gold Award at 25th National Conference on e-Governance

SRINAGAR: In a major achievement, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad was conferred with prestigious National e-governance Gold Award by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) for Project/Initiative 'GAASH' under the category of "Excellence in District Level Initiative in e-Governance" of the National Awards for e-Governance Scheme 2021-2022.

Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh presented the award to Deputy Commissioner Srinagar in a two-day Conference organized by Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances DARPG and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MEITY) in association with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir on the theme “Bringing Citizens, Industry and Government closer” which begin here on Saturday at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra.

Lt Governor addresses Valedictory session of 25th National Conference on e-Governance

KATRA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the valedictory session of 25th National Conference on e-Governance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. The event witnessed the launch of J&K Vision Document and J&K Cyber Security policy and a historic MoU between IT Department J&K and DITECH Haryana. The agreement between the J&K Government and Haryana Government is expected to strengthen and deepen the collaboration on knowledge sharing, IT initiatives & best practices in e-Governance, said the Lt Governor.

In his address, Sh Manohar Lal, Chief Minister, Haryana, recalled his deep connection with Jammu Kashmir. I am witnessing a new, badalta Jammu Kashmir. We are looking forward to the new J&K-Haryana collaboration and committed to support J&K Government in meeting the goals, he said. Shri Manohar Lal highlighted the IT interventions and several digital initiatives of the Haryana Government to bring transparency in the system and streamlining the public service delivery system.

HxMDP- Joint Programme of IIM Jammu, AIIMS Jammu and RFHHA ends on a positive note

JAMMU: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu” in partnership with the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu and the Research Foundation of Hospital & Healthcare Administration (RFHHA) successfully organized a joint program titled, “Healthcare Executive Management Development Programme (HxMDP) at Hotel Radisson Blu, Jammu.

The HxMDP was a week-long residential program held from the 20th of Nov-27th Nov 2022. The program featured 25 participants from across the country and the list features top-of-the-league medical professionals. The valedictory session had the gracious presence of Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, and Prof. (Dr.) Shakti Gupta, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu on 26th Nov 2022 at Hotel Radisson Blu, Jammu.

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, under PM Modi, giant strides are being taken in the field of IT and new age technologies for better delivery of governance to citizens. The Minister inaugurates the 25th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG), the silver jubilee edition of the NCeG in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir. Dr Jitendra Singh says, closer synergy among the Research, Academia, Industry and Start-ups is the way forward for India to become Atmanirbhar in true sense of the term.
In an era of increasing digitization with Web 3.0, Artificial Intelligence and regular Tech Disruptions, Modi’s vision of India’s Techade can be realized through vigorous and all pervasive Digital push: Dr Jitendra Singh. The Minister says, “Whole of Government, Whole of Nation and Whole of Society” approach has become the new norm to achieve the desired results in shortest span of time
Expressing happiness that NCeG is coinciding with the Constitution Day celebrations, Dr. Jitendra Singh administers reading of the Preamble to the Constitution with all participants in the Inaugural Session. Dr Jitendra Singh presents 9 Gold & 9 Silver National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) under 5 categories of the NAeG Scheme - 2022 to 18 e-Governance initiatives

JAMMU: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, under PM Modi, giant strides are being taken in the field of IT and new age technologies for better delivery of governance to citizens.

Atal Dulloo reviews working of Farmer Producer Organizations in Jammu

JAMMU: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo, today held a meeting to review working of Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Jammu division. Additional Chief Secretary had a detailed assessment of progress achieved by the Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) formed under Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) since February 2020 in the division.

Vice Chancellor, SKUAST Jammu, J P Sharma, HoDs of Agriculture and allied departments besides representatives of concerned implementing agencies were also present in the meeting who briefed about the performance of the FPOs of Jammu division. The concerned authorities and implementing agencies like NABARD and Cluster Based Business Organizations working with various agencies were also present along with Chief Executive Officers of various FPOs were also present on the occasion.

Constitution Day: Judicial Academy organizes workshop, special skill enhancement training for Civil Judges of Jammu Province

JAMMU: To commemorate the spirit of Constitution on the occasion of Constitution Day, J&K Judicial Academy under the patronage of Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), organized one day workshop and special skill enhancement training programme on “Leadership role of the Judge in Court Management including Case and Time Management, Control of Docket Flow, Managing Stress; Canons of Judicial Ethics and Behavior; Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct, Code of Conduct, Qualities of a Judge, Communication skills and Personality development” for Civil Judges (Senior and Junior division) of Jammu Province at Judicial Academy, Jammu.

Says J&K witnessing Urban Renaissance from past few years

JAMMU: Principal Secretary Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Dheeraj Gupta today observed that Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing ‘Urban Renaissance’ from the past few years. While chairing a meeting to review the preparations for the second phase of My Town My Pride (MTMP-2.0) here at Civil Secretariat, Dheeraj Gupta reaffirmed that the second edition of MTMP is going to be an occasion of festival of democracy.

ACS visits Mega Fruit Plant Nursery, Chakroi, R S Pura; Inspects development works

JAMMU: Additional Chief Secretary, (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo, today visited the Mega Fruit Plant Nursery, being developed at Chakroi, R S Pura. The nursery will be the first of its kind in history of the department exclusively for production of cultivars of high density fruit plants which will cater to requirement of farmers of Jammu province to a great extent.

High Courts of J&K, Ladakh celebrates 73rd Constitution Day

JAMMU: High Court of J&K and Ladakh today celebrated 73rd Constitution Day by organizing preamble reading of the Constitution of India in the Jammu and Srinagar wings of High Court.

At Jammu, Justice Tashi Rabstan led the preamble reading of the Constitution by all the participants including the Judges of High Court, officers and officials of the registry. After reading of the preamble, Justice Tashi Rabstan interacted with the participants and congratulated them on the Constitution Day. He said that the constitution is not static but a living document adding that our Constitution framers had realized that a Constitution, no matter how well written and how detailed, would have little meaning without the right people to implement it and to live by its values.

Highest ever additions made in the Electoral Roll in the UT of J&K

Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls w.r.t. 01-10-2022 as qualifying date concludes in Jammu & Kashmir
613 New Polling Stations added
301961 Electors in the age group of 18-19 added
Gender Ratio improves by 27 points to reach 948

JAMMU: After the completion of Delimitation exercise in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, the Election Commission of India ordered Pre-Revision activities in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir on 10th June 2022, which primarily included the task of mapping the existing Electoral Rolls of 83 pre-delimitation constituencies to the post-delimitation 90 Constituencies, in accordance with the Delimitation Commission’s Order, rationalization of polling stations and integrations of the electoral rolls. On completion of post delimitation follow- up and pre-revision activities, the Commission ordered Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, with reference to 01-10-2022 as the qualifying date.

More slopes, skiing facilities, other snow activities being made available this season, local hoteliers assure full support to make season memorable

SRINAGAR: Secretary, Tourism & Youth Services & Sports, Sarmad Hafeez today took a detailed review of the preparations made by respective Departments for the upcoming winter season at the World famous resort of Gulmarg. Sarmad Hafeez took a detailed review of the arrangements made by the Tourism Department, JKTDC, Gulmarg Development Authority & Cable Car Corporation, Youth Services & Sports to make the winter season at the famed destination more interesting and hassle free for visitors.

Theme of the two-day Conference is “Bringing Citizens, Industry and Government closer”, says Secretary DARPG

JAMMU: Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG), V. Srinivas today informed that the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) and Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in association with the Government of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir is going to organize the 25th National Conference on e- Governance (NCeG) from 26th – 27th November, 2022 in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir. The Secretary informed this while interacting with media during a press briefing held at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra.

MoU will boost the mutual coordination between the two intuitions: Prof. MF Wani

SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar's Physics Department on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with GLA University, Mathura Uttar Pradesh (UP) to develop academic, collaborative research and promote mutual understanding between the two institutions. The MoU was signed by In-charge-Director, NIT Srinagar Prof. (Dr.) MF Wani, Institute’s Prof. Syed Kaiser Bukhari, Prof. Ashok Kumar Singh, Registrar GLA University and Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Kumar Sharma, Dean International Relations and Academic Collaboration, GLA University.

Operation of 8 establishments suspended for violation of license norms

JAMMU: In continuation to its efforts to ensure availability of quality, safe and efficacious drugs to the general public, District Drug Control Office Jammu today conducted a special drive in the Jammu City. The teams of Drugs Control Officers under the overall supervision of Mohammad Iqbal Palla, Deputy Drugs Controller, Jammu & Archana Mujoo, ADC (HQ) Jammu were deputed to different areas of Jammu City to lift statutory drug samples of fast moving brands particularly Antitussive, Antipyretic Pediatric Syrups, Cough Syrups, Antibiotics etc.

RBI conducts intensive consumer financial awareness program at Doda

DODA; Reserve Bank of India, Jammu today conducted an awareness event under Nation-wide Consumer Financial Awareness Programme, here at Community Hall Doda. The programme aims at improving customer relation with financial institutions and general awareness on extant regulations to protect consumer interests, alternative grievance redress mechanisms, safe banking practices, etc., under the aegis of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, RBI Kehta hai, Jankar Baniye, Satrak Rahiye Programme is being organised by various Banks and RBI in all over India from 1st Nov to 30th Nov.

GDC Neeli Nallah celebrates Communal Harmony Week

UDHAMPUR:: NSS Unit ‘Sewak’, Government Degree College Neeli Nallah Udhampur organised a series of activities from 19th of November to 25th of November under the aegis of Communal Harmony and National Integration Week Celebrations.

The week-long activities were carried out under able guidance of the Principal of the College, Prof. Hans Raj. During the week-long celebrations, various activities were organised on the theme ‘Communal Harmony: Need of the Hour’ such as Essay writing competition, Symposium, Poster Making & Slogan Writing Competition, Cleanliness of the Campus and Rangoli Making Competition.

Doda Admin goes tough against absenteeism, conducts surprise inspection of offices to check attendance, delivery of services

DODA: To evaluate the public service delivery in the government offices including Schools and Hospitals, District Administration Doda, under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan, conducted inspection of the government offices, schools and hospitals across the district. ADM (ADC Doda) inspected the offices in Doda town, while ADM (ADC Bhaderwah) inspected offices in the Bhaderwah town. All SDMs and Tehsildars visited the government establishments in their respective jurisdiction.

95 Doda women entrepreneurs complete training to avail benefits of Tejaswini Scheme

DODA: A group of 95 women aspirants completed their training under Tejaswini scheme of Mission Youth initiative under the Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP). The EDP was held at JKEDI, District Centre, Doda with effect from October 29 to Nov 11, 2022 in which women aspirants within the age group of 18-35 years were trained for self-employment and entrepreneurship development. The candidates were trained for services, trading, manufacturing and agri-allied activities under the Tejaswini (the Radiant scheme of the Mission Youth J&K).

3rd UT level NCORD meeting - Fight against drugs a collective task: Mehta

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today held the 3rd UT Level NCORD meeting to take a comprehensive review of efforts being made to mitigate the menace of drugs here. The meeting was attended by ACS, Agriculture Production; ACS, Home; Principal Secretary, School Education; Divisional Commissioners, Jammu/Kashmir; ADGP, Kashmir/Jammu; Secretary Health; MD, NHM; Excise Commissioner; State Drug Controller; Zonal Director, NCB Jammu; SSP, ANTF and all the Deputy Commissioners and District SPs.

PMAY-Urban scheme - Take strict action against low performing EOs, complete targets within set timelines: Div Com directs DCs

JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar on Thursday chaired a meeting of Deputy Commissioners and officers of Housing and Urban Development department to review the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna-Urban (PMAY-U) in the districts of the division. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Samba, Anuradha Gupta; MD J&K Housing Board, Dr Shabir Hussain; Director Urban Local Bodies, Puneet Sharma; Joint Commissioner JMC, Chief Manager J&K Bank. The Deputy Commissioners of Jammu division along-with other Enforcement officers, consultants and concerned officers attended the meeting through video conferencing.

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