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Additional Registrar Cooperative Societies visits Samba to inspect development initiatives
SAMBA, JULY 19: Additional Registrar, Cooperative Societies Jammu Balkrishan paid an official visit to District Samba to inspect and review the ongoing works and initiatives being undertaken by the Cooperative Department in the district.
During the visit, the Additional Registrar inspected two cooperative-run bakery units — “Cooperative Bake Haven” operated by Khara Madana MPCS, and “Cooperative Crumbs Bakery” managed by Palli PACS. These units reflect the department’s successful strides in promoting rural entrepreneurship and employment through cooperative models.
He also visited the Jan Aushadhi Kendra, Kisan Samriddhi Kendra, and Common Service Centre (CSC) run by Smailpur MPCS, where multiple citizen-centric services are being offered under a single roof.
Balkrishan interacted with the members of the respective societies, assessed their functioning, and appreciated the grassroots impact of these initiatives. He commended the dedication and proactive efforts of the cooperative societies, as well as the efficient and committed staff of the Cooperative Department, Samba, in effectively delivering services to the public.
The visit was coordinated by Farhat Naz Choudhary, Deputy Registrar, Cooperative Societies Samba and accompanied by Abdul Majid, Assistant Registrar, Purmandal, and Pranav Manhas, Assistant Registrar (HQ), along with departmental staff.
116 Vehicles E-Challaned, 35 Blacklisted in major enforcement drive at Kupwara
KUPWARA, JULY 19, 2025: The Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) Kupwara on Saturday conducted a major enforcement drive across multiple routes in the district, imposing fines amounting to ₹2.10 lakh for various traffic violations under the Motor Vehicles Act.
During the day-long operation, enforcement teams inspected over 350 vehicles across key routes including Kupwara–Lolab, Kupwara–Tangdhar, Kupwara–Sopore, Kupwara–Sogam, Kupwara–Kralpora, Kupwara–Kalaroos, and Kupwara–Handwara.
The enforcement drive led to the e-challaning of 116 vehicles for a range of offences such as over-speeding, driving without seatbelts or helmets, overcharging of fares, non-functional Speed Limiting Devices (SLDs), plying without route permits, and absence of High-Security Registration Plates (HSRPs). Furthermore, 35 vehicles were blacklisted, and recommendations were made for suspension of six driving licenses and three road permits — all within a single day.
Giving further details, ARTO Kupwara, Mohammad Shafait, stated that the drive was part of an intensified statewide enforcement campaign, being undertaken as per the directions of Transport Commissioner J&K, Vishesh Paul Mahajan. He added that similar drives will be regularly carried out throughout the district to promote road safety and ensure strict adherence to traffic regulations.
ARTO Shafait urged drivers and commuters to strictly follow traffic rules and adopt road safety practices to help reduce accidents and protect lives.
The enforcement drive was conducted by teams operating under the direct supervision of ARTO Kupwara, and led on-ground by MVI Waheed Ul Islam, MVI Karan Kumar, AMVI Arun Kaw, and SMVI Adil Ahmad.
Sakeena Itoo inaugurates NTPHC, Sheep Extension Centre at Khull Kulgam
Says Omar led government committed to establish all essential facilities in rural areas across J&K
KULGAM, JULY, 19: In order to strengthen healthcare facilities in rural areas, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, inaugurated the New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) and Sheep Extension Centre at Khull village of DH Pora here today.
The NTPHC, completed at an estimated cost of Rs.1.88 crore, aims to provide upgraded healthcare services to the residents of Khull and other adjoining areas.
The Sheep Extension Centre, constructed by R&B Department at a cost of Rs. 40.62 lakh, will provide the routine treatments, mini operations, extension activities and shearing services thereby significantly strengthening the livestock care and related services in the area.
Addressing a large public gathering on the occasion, Sakeena said that Omar Abdullah-led government is committed to establish all kinds of essential facilities in all rural areas. She further stated that this newly inaugurated NTPHC will play a vital role in delivering healthcare to the people of Khull and its adjoining areas. She said the government is ushering in a new era of development and prosperity and all promises made to the people will be fulfilled.
Sakeena Itoo reiterated that the government is striving for inclusive growth of all regions of Jammu and Kashmir.
Later, the Minister interacted with various public delegations and individuals and took stock of their grievances and issues. She assured them that their genuine issues and problems will be redressed promptly.
The Minister, among others, was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, Director Health Services Kashmir, senior officers of Agriculture Production and Health departments and other officers of district administration.
Quality education, teacher accountability pillars of J&K’s educational reforms: CS Dulloo
Reviews performance of School Education Department
SRINAGAR, JULY 19: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the School Education Department to take stock of the teaching scenario and implementation of other education reforms in the Union Territory.
The meeting besides Secretary, School Education Department was attended by PD, Samagra Shiksha; Director, School Education, Kashmir/Jammu; Secretary, JKBOSE and other concerned officers of the department.
The Chief Secretary stressed on further improving the quality of education in government schools, highlighting the department’s substantial budget of approximately Rs 11,000 crore that should commensurate with the quality of education imparted.
Dulloo underscored the pivotal role of teachers, stating that “none of the infrastructural or technological upgradation would bear fruits unless the teachers do not play their roles in an efficient manner.” He further remarked that there is no alternative to the dedication and creativity of teachers in teaching the students.
The Chief Secretary emphasized the critical need to monitor the teacher punctuality and time spent in classrooms. He called for use of IT tools to identify teachers demonstrating a lackadaisical approach, tardiness or unauthorized departure from schools for personal matters. He directed that teacher salaries be linked to their school attendance and lawfully availed leave. He was informed that JK Attendance App, a geo-coordinates-based face recognition attendance system, has already been implemented, with 1.14 lakh employees actively marking their attendance.
The Chief Secretary enjoined upon the senior functionaries of the department to conduct surprise visits, both physical and virtual, to schools, especially in remote areas, to assess the staff presence and teaching effectiveness.
Dulloo stressed the importance of utilizing the modern infrastructure such as ICT labs, Computer-Aided Learning (CAL) labs, smart classrooms, Atal Tinkering Labs and other available resources. He directed the department’s IT team to develop a dashboard for daily monitoring of IT infrastructure usage in each school. Currently, 1420 CAL Centers and 2036 ICT Labs and 4272 Smart Classrooms are fully operational across the UT.
Regarding vocational education, the Chief Secretary impressed upon the department for regular handholding and support to the vocational learners until they secure placements in the job market. Over 141,000 students from classes 9th to 12th were said to be currently enrolled in 15 different trades imparted in the schools.
Dulloo directed the department to exercise caution and make thorough preparation before adopting the ECCE model, emphasizing the extensive groundwork required for merging pre-primary education with childhood care in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department. He asked for appointment of nodal officers for each zone to ensure the feasibility of such mergers and prevent difficulties for children seeking admissions.
It was informed that Pre-primary classes are scheduled to be initiated in 15,550 schools and 13,804 AAYAs/helpers have been engaged in schools with ECCE sections.
The Chief Secretary reviewed the progress on various works under different schemes, including establishment of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs), Girls Hostels, modern infrastructure and particularly the PM SHRI scheme in designated schools across the Union Territory.
While throwing light on the overall educational landscape of J&K, Secretary, SED, Ram Niwas Sharma, revealed that 20 districts had been distributed into 188 Education Zones (Jammu: 97, Kashmir: 91) for managing the affairs of the department.
He also revealed that the literacy rate (UT, NSO Survey 2017) has been shown as 77.30% across the UT. He added that J&K has total schools strength of 24,137 (18,724 Govt. and 5,413 Pvt. + Other) with a cumulative enrolment of 2,617,817 students (1356838 in Govt+ 1260979 in Pvt Institutions) from Primary to Higher Secondary level.
The meeting was also apprised that the total budgetary allocation for the department for FY 2025-26 is Rs. 11,356.43 crore (including UT Capex and CSS) with an overall approved budget allocation of Rs. 13,492.27 crore. It was added that the expenditure on each enrolled student in a government school accrues to around Rs 1 lakh/year which is much higher than the national average.
It was further divulged that in J&K 396 schools had been selected for being taken up under PM SHRI programme.
Regarding the Vidhya Samiksha Kendra, it was informed that it has fully been completed and operational in Jammu, ensuring data-driven decision-making and improved educational outcomes. Four chat bots (Smart Attendance J&K, J&K Study Buddy, Field Monitoring Bot, J&K Parent Pulse Bot) have been rolled out, so far, from there.
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Export of handmade products nearly triple in Q1 CFY, cross ₹300 Cr
SRINAGAR, JULY 19 – In a major fillip to Kashmir’s famed craft sector, hand-made products worth ₹309.62 Cr have been exported to various overseas destinations in the First Quarter of the current financial year, up from ₹126.90 Cr in the same quarter last year.
As per figures made available by the concerned financial institutions, exports have recorded a huge jump of 243% and is the highest for Q1 in last four years.
In a press statement issued here today, a spokesperson from the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, stated that the Department is targeting craft exports of over Rs.1500 Cr during the current FY, provided global conflicts relent. “Higher exports of craft products to overseas destinations secures the welfare of Kashmir’s famed artisans and weavers,” he said.
Last year, craft products worth ₹733.59 Cr were exported, largely affected due to various global conflicts. “While Kani, Sozni shawls and hand-knotted carpets continue to lead exports, the other products exported include crewel, papier mache, chain stitch and wood carving items,” he added.
The spokesman urged the exporters to avail Export Subsidy Scheme notified by the Government, which provides incentive of 10% of the total volume of GI registered handloom/ handicraft export products to any country with maximum reimbursement up to ₹5.00 crore in favour of eligible exporters registered with the Department,” he explained.
Highlighting the Government’s strategy for welfare of artisan community, the spokesman further stated that the Department has a well-established Design Studio in the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology at Bagh-e-Ali Mardan Khan and unique prototypes conceived by the School of Designs and Craft Development Institute. “We urge the business stakeholders to access these designs and packaging models to add value to their products in high-end global markets,” he added.
LG salutes Army, JKP & CAPFs personnel, who made supreme sacrifice for J&K’s peace
JAMMU, JULY 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday addressed the Provincial Arya Mahasammelan at Baba Jitto Auditorium, SKUAST Jammu.
The two-day Mahasammelan is being organised by Arya Pratinidhi Sabha Jammu Kashmir to commemorate 200th birth anniversary of Maharshi Dayananda Saraswati and 150th anniversary of the founding of Arya Samaj.
The Lieutenant Governor paid tributes to the Army, J&K Police and CAPFs personnel, who have made supreme sacrifice for J&K’s peace and progress.
“But, there are few elements who speak the language of TRF. Police administration and security forces are committed to ensure peace and action against such elements as per the law,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor said every citizen of J&K has the onerous responsibility to build Terror-free and Drug-free UT.
He observed that the Provincial Arya Mahasammelan will provide the new generation with an opportunity to connect with its cultural roots and inspire them to imbibe the noble teachings and ideals of Maharshi Dayananda Saraswati that holds great significance to humanity in the 21st Century.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasised that the revival of Vedic knowledge and its integration into the school curriculum is crucial to offer the young generation great classics of world literature, values and ideals of our ancient civilization and also a treasure of knowledge in science, arts, humanities and mathematics.
The Lieutenant Governor said when the Vedas were composed 6000 years ago, India was the centre of world culture and spirituality. There is no evidence of development of civilization and culture in any other country at that time, he added.
“Thousands of years before the European Renaissance, the foundation of socio-economic progress was laid in India through development in the fields of science, mathematics, astronomy and medicine. The same vibrancy is visible today.
India will soon reclaim its position of Vishwa Guru under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and our great country will show the new path to the world. Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision is propelling India’s economic growth,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor called upon the Arya Samaj to spearhead the efforts in disseminating the message of unity, peace, and the collective well-being of humanity.
“The teachings of Swami Dayananda will ensure lasting peace and stability in the world. Today the entire world is acknowledging India’s soft power and its spiritual wealth. Today, our society is balancing traditional values with modern advancements. The time has come when India will guide the world towards peace and harmony and institutions like Arya Samaj will have to play a major role,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor felicitated the people from different walks of life for their outstanding contributions in fostering teachings of Maharshi Dayananda Saraswati.
Prof BN Tripathi, Vice Chancellor SKUAST Jammu; Narender Trehan, President, Arya Pratinidhi Sabha J&K; Prakash Arya, President, Madhya Bhartiya Arya Pratinidhi Sabha; Vinay Arya, General Secretary, Delhi Arya Pratinidhi Sabha; Swami Devrrat Saraswati Secretary, Arya Veer Dal; Acharya Nandita Shastri, Principal, Panini Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Varanasi; senior officials of civil and police administration, religious leaders and prominent citizens were present.
Samba Police foils bovine smuggling bid, smuggler held
Samba, July 19, 2025: Continuing its drive against bovine smugglers and their propagators, Samba Police has successfully foiled a bovine smuggling attempt in the jurisdiction of Police Station Ghagwal, arrested a bovine smuggler and rescued sixteen bovines from the clutches of bovine smugglers.
Acting on information received from reliable sources, a team of Police Station Ghagwal while performing vehicle checking duty at NHW Naka Tapyal, signaled to stop a Truck bearing registration No. JK02BH-0467 for its checking. But the driver of the said vehicle accelerated the speed and tried to escape from the spot. The alert cops successfully intercepted the vehicle few meters away from the Naka point. During checking of the vehicle, sixteen bovines were found inside the vehicle which were tied in a cruel manner and were being transported illegally without any valid permission.
The bovine smuggler identified as Gurvinder Singh S/o Shaib Singh R/o Saraspur District Gurdaspur (Punjab) has been arrested and the vehicle used for transportation has also been seized.
A case FIR No. 73/2025 u/s 223 BNS, 11 PCA Act has been registered at Police Station Ghagwal and investigation started.
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13 days Budha Amarnath Yatra to begin on July 28
JAMMU: Senior officials reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees.
“The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements,” a spokesperson said.
Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bhim Sen Tuti reviewed the arrangements.