J&K ACB files case against former chief engineer, others over corruption charges
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J&K ACB files case against former chief engineer, others over corruption charges

Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau has registered a case under against former chief engineer and others over corruption charges According to a statement, issued to media the matter involved serious financial stakes, resulting in huge loss to the government exchequer The statement reads that during the course of verification, it came to fore that…

68th National School Games
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68th National School Games

Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today declared open the Fencing championship at University of Jammu for under-14 boys and girls category as part of 68th National School Games being held across India. Promising players from across the country are participating in this prestigious event, which is being organized by the Department of…

35 killed, 43 injured as driver hits crowd in Chinese city
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35 killed, 43 injured as driver hits crowd in Chinese city

Thirty-five people were killed and 43 others injured when a car rammed into a crowd in China’s Zhuhai City on Monday, official media reported on Tuesday. Zhuhai is currently hosting China’s prestigious airshow. While the details of the incident have not yet been released, the state-run Xinhua news agency said that 35 people were killed…

World’s first high-altitude para sports centre to come up in Leh; focus on 2028 Paralympics
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World’s first high-altitude para sports centre to come up in Leh; focus on 2028 Paralympics

The world’s first high-altitude para sports centre will be established in Leh, Ladakh, aiming to advance the skills and confidence of athletes ahead of the 2028 Paralympics. A Memorandum and Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, and the Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF). “It is a…

DC inaugurates Himalayan Knowledge Hub at Shopian
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DC inaugurates Himalayan Knowledge Hub at Shopian

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today inaugurated the ‘Himalayan Knowledge Hub,’ a library cum Reading Room at Bongam, here. This initiative aims to provide a dedicated space for students, researchers and the local community to access educational resources and engage in knowledge-building activities. This facility has capacity for 130 students. Addressing…

DDC Shopian calls for expediting work on Shiekhpora Trenz Bridge, Transit accommodation
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DDC Shopian calls for expediting work on Shiekhpora Trenz Bridge, Transit accommodation

The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today visited Shiekhpora Trenz and Allowpora in order to take first hand appraisal of ongoing construction works. The DDC visited the bridge site at Shiekhpora Trenz and Transit accommodation for Kashmiri Migrant Employees at Allowpora. He directed the concerned executing agency, R&B for gearing up…

MP Anantnag chairs DISHA meeting Calls for collective enthusiasm in ensuring all beneficiaries receive support under various CSSs
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MP Anantnag chairs DISHA meeting Calls for collective enthusiasm in ensuring all beneficiaries receive support under various CSSs

Member of Parliament (MP) Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Mian Altaf Ahmad today chaired a District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting at Dak Bungalow Khanabal, Anantnag. The meeting was attended by the Chairperson of the District Development Council (DDC), MY Gorsi and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from the district including Peerzada Mohammad…

Tribal Affairs Minister reviews status of Tribal Bhawan, EMR schools
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Tribal Affairs Minister reviews status of Tribal Bhawan, EMR schools

Minister for Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today directed for regular reviews by senior officers to enable expeditious completion of all development projects meant for welfare of tribal communities in J&K. In a meeting attended by Secretary Tribal Affairs, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Rana reviewed the measures being implemented by the Tribal Affairs Department and divisional…

DC Ramban reviews performance of Revenue Department   Emphasises delivery of services as per PSGA  timeline
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DC Ramban reviews performance of Revenue Department Emphasises delivery of services as per PSGA timeline

Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary on Monday chaired a meeting to review the performance of the Revenue Department. The meeting saw participation from Revenue Department functionaries, including ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak; ACR S. Harpal Singh; SDMs, Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars, and other key personnel. The Deputy Commissioner assessed the services related to issuance of certificates and…

Rana advocates participatory approach for conservation of forests
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Rana advocates participatory approach for conservation of forests

Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, today exhorted upon the senior officers of Forest Department to adopt participatory approach towards conservation of forest resources and protection of environment by involving local communities. The Minister directed for implementation of Forest Rights Act, fast-track recruitment, check on timber smuggling and establishing cordial relation/communication with…