In a significant move towards fostering gender-sensitive governance, the Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR), Jammu & Kashmir, successfully conducted a two-day capacity-building program aimed at strengthening Women and Girl-Friendly Panchayats across the Union Territory. The initiative aligns with the national launch of the Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat (MWFGP) program, inaugurated by the Ministry […]
Recently Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, chaired a meeting here to review the functioning of Revenue services across all tehsils of the district. He reviewed the progress made in the digitization of revenue records of the district to enhance transparency and efficiency in land records management. He assessed the progress in fully digitizing the district’s revenue […]
Srinagar: The government Monday said that at least 4,358 schools in Jammu and Kashmir have been merged with the nearby institutions under rationalisation scheme. In response to question by MLA Rajiv Jasrotia, Education minister Sakina Itoo, said that among the closed or merged 4,358 schools, 1,274 institutions are from Jammu region and 3084 from […]
In order to take stock of the preparations for the upcoming Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, scheduled to commence on March 3, 2025, the Commissioner Secretary Information Technology Department conducted a comprehensive inspection of the internet connectivity infrastructure at the Legislative Assembly Complex in Jammu. The inspection was led by Commissioner […]
Jammu, Mar 8: With a motive to relieve travelers especially the government officers and businessmen, Civil Aviation authorities have nodded to begin Jammu to Srinagar morning flight from April 1. “In response to a common complaint, mostly from government officers and businessmen, that there was no morning air flight from Jammu to Srinagar, as a […]
Recently Secretary Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD &PR), conducted a comprehensive review of the draft Annual Action Plan (AAP) and Labour Budget (LB) for MGNREGA for the fiscal 2025-26, focusing on 10 districts of Kashmir division. He emphasized the importance of realistic and achievable plans. He urged upon the officials to adopt a […]
Srinagar: The government on Friday said that the non-tenable site for government medical college Handwara was abandoned due to high risk of floods, while efforts to finalise alternative site are on. Replying to a question of MLA Sajad Gani Lone, Health minister Sakina Itoo,said that reasons for abandoning the old GMC site are unprecedented […]
Recently two day capacity building program, focusing on “Emerging Technologies” successfully concluded. The event was organized as a collaborative effort between the Information Technology Department of Jammu and Kashmir and the Wadhwani Group (a not-for-profit tech organisation operating at the convergence of technology and governance). It was first of its kind capacity building initiative of […]
JAMMU, MARCH 06: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid on the Table of the House a copy of the Economic Survey Report for the year 2024-25.
Recently under Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign, the District Administration Kulgam organized an orientation programme on combating drug menace for religious leaders at Kulgam under the theme ‘Khushall Kulgam.’ Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, said that religious leaders play a vital role in raising awareness vis-a-vis combating drug menace. He underscored the significance […]