State Election Commissioner Kewal Krishan Sharma, while addressing a press conference, informed that the first phase of District Development Council elections has been conducted successfully in UT of J&K that recorded 51.76% polling.Polling has been by-and-large...

The Jammu and Kashmir police said on Monday that the neighbouring country is repeating its evil attempts to disturb peace in the Union Territory (UT).Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on Monday rewarded the security personnel who were part of...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Baseer Ahmad Khan today affirmed that various initiatives are afoot to develop rural areas adding that administration is committed to ensure holistic and equitable development of all regions.“Present dispensation led by Lieutenant...

As part of the ongoing ambitious “Back to Village programme”,  Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma today visited Panchayat Halqa Bhawani-A of Nowshera block of district Rajouri and held interactions with the elected representatives and general...

The 2nd leg of B2V3 activities culminated in 80 Panchayats of Kathua amid huge public participation, whileround -3 of activities were kick started in 109 Panchayats today.Principal Secretary, Animal & Sheep Husbandry Navin Kumar Choudhary laid foundation...

Financial Commissioner Health & Medical Education, Atal Dulloo today presided over a Gram Sabha, here at Jhajjar Kotli block Dansal under B2V3 program.The agenda items pertaining to MGNREGA, 15th FC Plan, PMAY, augmentation of power and water supply, link...

Principal Secretary Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Department, Navin Kumar Choudhary, today said that government has established 18 procurement centres in the current kharief marketing season to facilitate procurement of paddy at the minimum support...

The 66th annual Wildlife Week was celebrated by Wildlife Division Kathua by hosting an awareness program for students, NGOs and Masses. The event invited the students from, various schools of Kathua to participate in Painting Poetry and Quiz Competitions.Member...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor,Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar on Tuesday visited Panchayat Halqa Khairlair of block Pouni of Reasi district in connection with Back to Village program and held interaction with the PRI members and general public to assess the local developmental...

The second leg of outreach activities of Back to Village-phase 3 were intensified today across 80 Panchayats of 7 blocks of Kathua district.Principal Secretary, Animal and Sheep Husbandry Navin Kumar Choudhary- the Visiting Officer for Panchayat Kootah,...

Secretary Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Sheetal Nanda, today participated in Gram Sabhas, inaugurated a playground and laid a foundation stone of a road in the Panchayat halqa Namtihal Repora here as a part of the ongoing Back to village III (B2V3) programme.On...

As part of phase third of ambitious ‘Back to Village’ programme, Principal Secretary Education, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, today visited border villages in Gurez Valley to take stock of issues and concerns of the rural masses for redressal.District Development...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, K K Sharma, today said that the ambitious Back to Village program is exemplary model of public outreach where officers interact with the common masses to assess their developmental aspirations bridging gap between people and the...

Financial Commissioner Health and Medical Education Department, Atal Dulloo today visited Jhajjar Kotli Panchyat of block Dansal and listened to the grievances and demands of local people under Back to Village 3 program.The Financial Commissioner met the PRI members...

Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi today visited and reviewed the functioning of various units including IT Tower at Industrial Estate Rangreth and Jammu and Kashmir Industries (JKI) Manufacture & Sale Centre Pampore, besides...

On Day 4 of ambitious Back to Village programme phase III, Secretary, Rural Development Department, Sheetal Nanda, today visited Namtahal Chadoora and monitored the B2V3 activities in the panchayat.Deputy Commissioner, Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza, SSP Budgam,...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today said that the 3rd edition of Back to Village programme (B2V3) was aimed to encourage participatory development in panchayats by listening to grievances and plan development as per the aspirations of...

Advisor to Lieutenant, Farooq Khan today said that Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) act as the building blocks of overall development of any region and the government is committed to further empower the PRIs in Jammu and Kashmir.The Advisor made these remarks...

The Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Protection and Adventure Tour Operators Association of Kashmir (ATOAK) on Monday organized various activities including Cycling, Trekking and a Nature Walk in the famed...

Principal Secretary Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Department Navin Kumar Choudhary today e-inaugurated first Organic Vegetable Sale Centre here at Agriculture Complex  Lalmandi.Speaking on the occasion, the Principal Secretary said organic farming...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today said that the ambitious Back to Village program is exemplary model of public outreach where officers interact with the common masses to assess their developmental aspirations bridging gap between people...

Principal Secretary PWD, Shailender Kumar today conducted an extensive tour of district Ramban and inspected the pace of work on National Highway four laning works from Nashri to Banihal stretch. He directed the NHAI to expedite the pace of construction work and...

The second leg of ongoing Back to Village 3 started with great enthusiasm across 80 Panchayats of 7 blocks, including border block Hiranagar here in  Kathua  district.Principal Secretary, Animal and Sheep Husbandry Navin Kumar Choudhary, the Visiting...

On day two of third phase of ambitious ‘Back to Village’, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, K.K Sharma, today visited Panchayat Neeli Nallah, Udhampur and interacted with PRIs and locals taking stock of development scenario in the area.Sarpanch of the concerned...

Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Navin Kumar Choudhary today chaired separate meetings to finalize Budget Estimates for 2021-22 and revised  estimates of current budget of Cooperative , Agriculture & allied Departments.The meeting...

Principal Secretary, Public Works Department, Shailendra Kumar today inaugurated six newly completed road projects and a Bridge in this border district and visited   Panchayat Surankote Lower where he interacted with the PRI members and general public...

As part of phase third of ambitious ‘Back to Village’ programme launched here yesterday, Visiting Officer for Shopian District, Principal Secretary PDD and Information department, Rohit Kansal, today visited Sindhoo Shirmal, Shopian to take stock of issues...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today inaugurated the third phase of ‘Back To Village’ Programme in Chandhara Panchayat of Pampore block. During a Back to Village function held in Barsoo panchayat, Advisor Farooq Khan said that the government is...

Reiterating administration’s commitment towards empowering youth for peaceful and prosperous society, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today observed that youth has a pivotal role to play in achieving the objective of socio-economic transformation.“The...

Financial Commissioner, Health & Medical Education, Atal Dulloo, today visited Government Medical College Jammu and convened a meeting to take stock of medical facilities being provided to patients in the wake of COVID-19 besides reviewing implementation of...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today said that Back to Village programme has revolutionary effect which has rejuvenated the enthusiasm of people in general and youth in particular to participate in the developmental process of Jammu and...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma today said that the purpose of National Education Policy (NEP) is to develop quality human resource of rational thought and vibrant knowledge society.The Advisor made these comments during the webinar conducted by State...

To commemorate the 151st birth anniversary of Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, Secretary, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Sheetal Nanda, administered a ‘Swacchata’ pledge to officers and officials of the department at Civil Secretariat,...

Financial Commissioner Finance, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, today launched third phase of government’s unique initiative ‘Back to Village’ programme at Kenihama, Budgam.Financial Commissioner was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza, Sub Divisional...

On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, Advisor to Lt. Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today kickstarted Back to village Edition 3rd at Nowgam Shangus in District Anantnag which was attended by DDC Anantnag K. K Sidha, SSP Anantnag Sandeep Choudhary and other dignitaries.Advisor...

Emphasizing the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology in present era, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today emphasized the officers to work earnestly for empowerment of downtrodden segments of the society.Advisor Khan was speaking at the celebration...

Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah today said that emowering panchayats and bridging the gap between public and administration for efficient and smooth public service delivery is fundamental objective of B2V3 programme.Dr. Abid made these comments while visiting...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, R Bhatnagar today said that connecting people with the administration for efficient and smooth public service delivery is the main objective of 3rd phase of Back to Village programme. He said that government has launched an array...

On the eve of Mahatama Gandhi’s Birthday and launch of ambitious Back to village-3, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated library in Gujjar & Bakarwal hostel, at Shirmal, Shopian.The library was dedicated to the inhabits of 100 seated hostel completed...

Principal Secretary School Education & Skill Development Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon today inaugurated Rozgar Mela at Budgam.Mission Director, J&K Skill Development Mission, senior officers of Skill Development Mission, functionaries of PMKK(Pradhan...

Advisor to lieutenant Governor,K K Sharma today said that the public welfare and empowerment forms core of the Back to village program of the Jammu and Kashmir Government.The Advisor was interacting with the locals during his visit to various panchayats of Samba...

The grand ‘Back to Village’ programme’s phase III was launched here today in the district with Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, inaugurating an old spring, lying in a dilapidated condition for over three decades, besides distributing certificates...

Principal Secretary Home Department, Shaleen Kabra today said that the J&K Government’s unique  Back to village program  has  revived the idea  of  governance and rejuvenated the spirit of public services.Inaugurating the third phase...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma, on Friday paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 151st birth anniversary during a grand function organised by Gandhi Global  Family (GGF) J&K at Diwan-e-Aam Mubarak Mandi Jammu to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti.Speaking...

A multitude of development activities today marked beginning of third phase of ambitious ‘Back to Village’ (B2V3) programme in 42 panchayats of Ganderbal district.Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Ahmad Khan, conducted an exhaustive visit of Ganderbal...

Directorate of School Education Jammu under the guidance of (Director School Education, Anuradha Gupta celebrated Gandhi Jayanti with great fervor and enthusiasm by organising various activities and administering " Swachta Pledge" to students and staff members in...

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and HoFF, Dr. Mohit Gera, today inaugurated Wildlife Week celebration at Wildlife Complex, Manda  Jammu. Dr. Gera emphasized the importance of conserving  the diversity of forest types which host wild fauna. He...

Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the status of COVID-19 across Jammu and Kashmir at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by  Director National Health Mission (NHM), Bhupinder Kumar,...

Principal Secretary, Horticulture Department, Navin K Choudhary, today chaired a meeting to review the revised Budget Estimates 2020-21 and formulation of Budget for the year 2021-22 in respect of Horticulture Sector of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.The...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma, today released ‘Trending Careers’ a book containing counseling and guidance for students of 9th to 12th classes to lead them for suitable career streams.While speaking on the occasion, Advisor said that this informative...

The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming 'Back Village 3’ programme.Administrative Secretaries of departments of Finance, Information, General Administration, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer...

The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired the 22nd meeting of the Governing Body of the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI).Administrative Secretaries of Finance, School Education, Industries & Commerce, and...

Advisor to Lt Governor,  K K Sharma  Thursday held a Public hearing, here at Convention Centre Canal  road and listened to the grievances, demands and suggestions of  the people coming from different areas of the Jammu Province.Scores of...

Secretary Tourism and Culture, Sarmad Hafeez today said that infrastructure is quintessential for advancing tourism of any area. He maintained that every tourist asset should be an insignia of local culture and heritage.He made these remarks while reviewing ...

The Shareholders of J&K SICOP met today at the 36th-38th Adjourned Annual General Meeting to discuss, approve and adopt the financial results of the Corporation for the FY 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13.The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Secretary,...

Principal Secretary School Education and Skill Development, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon today chaired a meeting of senior officers of education and allied departments to review and discuss the status of Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) in the government schools.The...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today chaired a meeting to review the progress of construction of Transit Accommodation for Kashmiri Migrants under Prime Minister's Development Package at Civil Secretariat here.The Advisor directed the department...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today reiterated that the J&K administration is working tirelessly at all levels for the collective welfare of the people of the region.The Advisor was interacting with the deputations and individuals during the...

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today appealed the people and elected members of Panchayat Raj Institutions to participate in ensuing Back to Village-3(B2V3) programme wholeheartedly as it has been envisaged to register the vistas for the development...

Srinagar again witnessed a considerable public participation during the third Block Diwas programme held as part of the three-week Jan Abhiyan programme being held in Kashmir districts ahead of the Back to Village 3 or B2V3 programme.The programme which is a...