UDHAMPUR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday arrested a truck driver in Udhampur district for allegedly smuggling over 200 kilograms of poppy.
Further details are awaited
JK police arrests bootlegger with 480 bottles of illicit liquor
Samba: Intensifying its drive against the sale of illicit liquor, J&K Police has arrested a bootlegger and recovered four hundred eighty bottles of illicit liquor of 180 ml each from his possession in the jurisdiction of Police Station Ramgarh.
Acting on a reliable information about sale of illicit liquor in Rara area, a police party of Police Station Ramgarh headed by SHO PS Ramgarh rushed to the spot and caught red-handed the accused person from his own shop selling illicit liquor to the general public in the area and recovered 480 bottles of JK Special Whisky of 180 ml each from his possession.
The accused person identified as Jaswinder Singh S/o Shamsher Singh R/o Rara, tehsil Ramgarh district Samba has been arrested.
A case FIR No. 112/2024 u/s 48 (f) Excise Act has been registered against him in Police Station Ramgarh and investigation started.
2-Day District Level training on Soil Health Management concludes at Doda
DODA : The Divisional Soil Survey Scheme under the Directorate of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare, Jammu, successfully concluded the Two-Day Training Programme on Soil Health Management here today at the SDAO Office Hall, Pranoo.
Attended by over 50 farmers and rural youth from across the district, the program aimed to enhance awareness and capacity-building in sustainable soil management practices as part of the larger HADP Project No. 19 titled ‘J&K Soil and Land Resources Information Systems for Planning and Soil Health Management (JKSLRI)’.
Inauguration was marked with the lighting of ceremonial lamp by Dr. Manoj Kumar, Chief Scientist RHRS Bhaderwah, and other guests. The event featured detailed presentations by agricultural experts. Over the two days, topics such as Sustainable Soil Health Management, Physical Properties of Soils, Integrated Nutrient Management, Soil Health Card Scheme, and Land Capability Classification were discussed. Renowned resource persons, including Dr. Manoj Kumar, Suresh Kumar Khajuria, Dr. Neeraj Rajwal, Haroon Hussain, and Dr. Aadil Rashid, provided valuable insights on modern and traditional soil health practices to improve agricultural productivity.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajeev Katoch, Programme Officer from the Office of the Joint Director Agriculture (Extension) Jammu, highlighted the importance of blending India’s rich agricultural heritage with modern techniques to address global food security challenges. He emphasized that sustainable soil management is crucial for ensuring long-term productivity and environmental conservation. The event also underlined the role of soil health in tackling climate change and promoting eco-friendly agricultural practices.
The program concluded with an interactive session between farmers and experts, followed by a valedictory function. Certificates of participation and soil sample collection kits were distributed to the participants by dignitaries. The success of the program goes to the collaborative efforts of Chief Agriculture Officer Doda, Anil Gupta, and SDAO Pranoo, Ashwani Abrol and their teams, whose dedication ensured the seamless execution of this initiative. This training marked a significant step in empowering local farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices and optimize land use for better yields.
Director Agriculture Jammu inspects Agriculture Engineering Workshop
JAMMU: Director Agriculture Jammu Arvinder Singh Reen on Saturday visited the Agriculture Government Engineering Workshop Jammu to review the ongoing projects, infrastructure and overall functioning of the workshop.
The Director Agriculture went round the facility and interacted with the officers and technical staff to understand the status of different agricultural development projects being carried out at the workshop. He assessed the infrastructure, machinery, and resources available, emphasizing the need for maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency in the production and repair of agricultural equipment.
Agri Research Engineer Vinay Kumar briefed the Director on several key initiatives, including the development of infrastructure, new machinery, repair services for agricultural equipment, and the improvement of existing resources to better serve the needs of the farming community.
Director A.S Reen stressed the significance of timely and effective implementation of all projects to ensure the betterment of agricultural practices and the economic upliftment of farmers. He also directed the concerned officials to ensure regular maintenance of the workshop’s infrastructure and to take proactive measures for enhancing its operational capacity.
Concluding the visit, the Director Agriculture Jammu expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far and encouraged all the staff members to continue their hard work and dedication towards the advancement of agriculture in the region.
DC, SSP visit associated hospital GMC Doda, emphasise on maintaining cleanliness
DODA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Harvinder Singh and SSP Sandeep Kumar Mehta oN Saturday conducted a visit to Associated Hospital Government Medical College (GMC) (OPD Block and took stock of the cleanliness and sanitation conditions.
The DC interacted with sanitation workers from the Municipal Council and those engaged by the hospital. He emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness in and around the hospital premises, including roads, drains, and other surrounding areas.
Addressing the sanitation teams, the DC urged them to ensure that the highest standards of hygiene are upheld, particularly in light of the hospital’s critical role in catering to the healthcare needs of the district. He also encouraged teamwork and prompt action in addressing waste management issues.
The District Administration, in collaboration with the Municipal Council Doda, is committed to making public spaces, especially healthcare facilities, clean and safe for all citizens.
JKNHM releases JK e-Sahaj rankings of Public Health facilities for Oct 2024
SRINAGAR: J&K National Health Mission (JKNHM) today released ranking of Public Health facilities on Hospital Management Information System (JK e-Sahaj) for the month of October 2024.
In the category of New GMCs of Associated Hospitals of Govt. Medical Colleges the first rank has been clinched by Govt Medical College, Kathua followed by Govt Medical College, Udhampur, Govt. Medical College Rajouri, Govt Medical College Anantnag and Govt. Medical College Baramulla.
In the category of District Hospitals first rank has been clinched by District Hospital Kishtwar, followed by District Hospital Shopian, District Hospital Budgam, District Hospital Samba and District Hospital Reasi.
In the category of Community Health Centres (CHCs), first rank has been clinched by CHC Marh, Jammu followed by CHC Pakherpora, Budgam, CHC Billawar, Kathua, CHC Batote, Ramban and CHC Banihal, Ramban.
JK e-sahaj (Electronic System for Automation of Hospital Administration in J&K) initiative was formally launched on 4th November 2022 as part of Jashn-e-Sehat for different types of facilities i.e. Tertiary care, District Hospitals, Community Health Centres. It has been integrated with Rapid Assessment System (RAS), 104 Centralised Health Helpline for outbound calling and RCH portal of MoHFW, Government of India.
The ranking has been done on the basis of registration, conversion of EMR (Electronic Medical Record), registration of IPD patients and Patient feedback uploaded on the portal of JK e Sahaj for the month of September 2024, on real time basis.
Absconder evading arrest for last 8 years arrested in Jammu’s Bishnah
Jammu: In continuation to its drive against the absconders, Jammu Police apprehended an absconder who was wanted in a case FIR No 50/16 U/S 323/325/147/149 RPC registered at Police Station Bishnah.
A Police team of PS Bishnah led by *SHO PS Bishnah under the supervision of SDPO R S Pura and SP headquarters succeeded in apprehending the absconder namely
*Surjeet Kumar S/O Mohinder lal R/o Salehar* who was absconding and evading his arrest since 2016 after the commission of the crime.
Accordingly, the said absconder will be produced in the court of law and the arrest warrant u/s 299 BNSS issued against him will be executed.
DC Kulgam reviews progress on Developmental Projects in Qaimoo
KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today visited Qaimoo area and reviewed the progress achieved on various developmental work projects.
During the visit, the DC inspected the 1×33 span bridge at Kawaki Bazar bridge and assessed the progress of the work being carried out on the bridge.
He emphasized the need for its timely completion to benefit the local population.
The DC also reviewed the status of the approach road leading to NH-44 at Khudwani and took stock of the construction progress of the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Qaimoo.
Additionally, he inspected the construction of a library-cum-reading room in the area and also took stock of progress made on construction of the office building of R&B sub Division Qaimoo.
While interacting with engineers and officials on-site, the DC instructed them to expedite work on all ongoing projects and ensure their completion within the stipulated timelines.
He stressed the importance of adhering to quality standards to ensure that these projects are ready to serve the public at the earliest.
Accompanying the DC were ADC, ACR, Ex. Engineer R&B, CMO, Tehsildar and other officers.
Awareness Camp on ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat’ held at GBHSS Chattergul
GANDERBAL: Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women, Mission Shakti, in collaboration with the Child Help Line (CHL), Pareesha, and the Special Cell for Women today organized an awareness camp at Government Boys Higher Secondary School (GBHSS) Chattergul.
The event, themed ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat’ (Child Marriage Free India), focused on addressing the causes and consequences of child marriage and emphasized measures to eradicate the practice.
The program began with a detailed session by the Sankalp Hub team, who discussed the root causes of child marriage, including poverty, gender inequality, and societal norms.
They highlighted the devastating impact of child marriage on education, health, and empowerment, and suggested actionable solutions such as community awareness, promoting education for girls, and strict enforcement of legal frameworks like the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.
Representatives from the Child Help Line (CHL) spoke about the 1098 helpline, a vital tool for reporting and addressing child marriage cases. They explained how the helpline works in collaboration with local authorities to intervene promptly and protect at-risk children.
Social worker from the Special Cell for Women shed light on the legal consequences of child marriage, emphasizing the importance of timely reporting and collective action in implementing the law. Superintendent from Pareesha encouraged active community participation and collaboration to create a child marriage-free society.
The camp concluded with participants taking a solemn pledge to work toward eliminating child marriage.
The pledge reinforced the commitment of all attendees to creating a safer and more equitable future for children.