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…

Social Media Used to Tarnish Reputations: Senior Police Officer Mukesh Singh Targeted in Malicious Campaign
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Social Media Used to Tarnish Reputations: Senior Police Officer Mukesh Singh Targeted in Malicious Campaign

Personal malicious and motivated attacks on senior police officer Mukesh Singh is being circulated on social media. The allegations are generic and vague. The story behind the only specific allegation regarding will of Rajinder Kour requires to be told to people. This is a saga of true sacrifice and care by Shri Mukesh Singh. Rajinder…

DC reviews winter preparedness measures across Ramban District
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DC reviews winter preparedness measures across Ramban District

Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, chaired a comprehensive meeting with district and sectoral officers to review the district’s winter preparedness. Attendees included SSP Ramban Kulbir Singh, SSP Traffic NHW, Rohit Baskotra, ADC VarunJeet Singh Charak, ACR S. Harpal Singh, PD NHAI, DFOs, Executive Engineers, AD FCS&CA, CMO, CEO, and other senior officers. In his directives,…

DC Kathua reviews progress of Jal Jeevan Mission Projects
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DC Kathua reviews progress of Jal Jeevan Mission Projects

Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Dr. Rakesh Minhas, today chaired a review meeting in the DC Office Complex, assessing the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) initiatives in the district. At the outset, XEN PHE Kathua presented updates on both financial and physical progress achieved under the Mission. It was informed that 88 JJM projects have…

Mystery deaths of Geese raise concerns at Wular Lake
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Mystery deaths of Geese raise concerns at Wular Lake

Hundreds of native geese, locally known as ‘Kashur Aenz’, were found dead along the banks of Wular Lake, South Asia’s largest freshwater lake, officials said on Monday. The sudden deaths have sparked concerns among wildlife experts, conservationists, and officials in Jammu and Kashmir. Locals told that they have been finding the lifeless bodies of native…

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah calls for sustainable, high-value tourism policy in J&K
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah calls for sustainable, high-value tourism policy in J&K

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to review the functioning of the Tourism Department and chart the way forward for a more sustainable, visitor-focused approach in Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector. The meeting was attended by Advisor to Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo,…

CS for implementation of AMRUT projects for their timely completion
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CS for implementation of AMRUT projects for their timely completion

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired 5th UT Level Steering Committee (UTLSC) Meeting of AMRUT 2.0, called for having the review of ongoing projects besides considering new ones for their approval. Those who were present includes Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production & Forest Departments; Principal Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Secretary, RDD; Director, ULB J/K; DG,…

J&K athletes shine at All India Inter SAI Rowing Championship
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J&K athletes shine at All India Inter SAI Rowing Championship

Promising athletes from Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) Rowing, Water Sports Centre, Nehru Park, exhibited outstanding performance at the All India Inter SAI Rowing Championship held at the SAI National Centre of Excellence in Alleppey, Kerala. Zainab Shafi, hailing from Baramulla district, won the bronze medal in the Senior Women Singles category (W1X)…

AKEDA holds awareness programme on MNRE’s PM-KUSUM scheme
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AKEDA holds awareness programme on MNRE’s PM-KUSUM scheme

The Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development (JAKEDA), Department of Science & Technology, today conducted an awareness programme at Krishi Bhawan, SKUAST, Jammu, to sensitize the farmers regarding use of solar energy for powering of irrigation pumps. The programme was conducted under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor, SKUAST, Jammu, Dr. B N Tripathi and supervision of…

Excise Department conducts several raids on Brick Kilns at Pulwama
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Excise Department conducts several raids on Brick Kilns at Pulwama

The Excise & Taxation Officer, Excise Range South Kashmir along with other subordinate staff conducted a series of raids at brick kilns located in Marval- Kakpora of District Pulwama. The raids were conducted on the directions of the Excise Commissioner, Subash Chander Chibber, and under the supervision of Dy. Excise Commissioner Executive Kashmir, Tazayun Mukhtar….