Poonch Ki Awaz

31/05/2025

Summer vacations in summer zone of Jammu Division

31/05/2025

(J&K) | Union Home Minister Amit Shah distributes appointment letters to the families of those affected by Pakistan's shelling during Operation Sindoor.

26/05/2025

21/05/2025

Pain of poonch.

21/05/2025

21/05/2025

PAIN OF FATHER AND MOTHER ..

21/05/2025

BLACK DAYS OF POONCH

22/01/2025

DC Poonch tours Aspirational block Mankote

Inspects progress of Water Supply Schemes, reviews status of ABDP works

POONCH, JANUARY 22: District Development Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, visited Mankote Block today to inspect the ongoing Water Supply Schemes (WSS) and works taken up under Aspirational Block Development Programme(ABDP) in the area .

The two major projects, WSS Shiekhan Berja and WSS Barooi Chowki, are being developed under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) at a cost of Rs 3.85 crore and Rs 2.82 crore, respectively.

The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress of the projects. At WSS Shiekhan Berja, the executing agency has successfully drilled and commissioned two bore wells, providing Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) to 150 households. Similarly, WSS Barooi Chowki has completed one bore well and provided FHTCs to 75 households.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the Executive Engineer to ensure that every household receives FHTC, reinforcing the government's commitment to providing safe and adequate drinking water to all citizens.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner convened a high-level meeting at Tehsil Headquarter Mankote to review the implementation and progress of the Aspirational Block Development Programme.

The initiative aims to fast-track development in block and improve key socio-economic indicators. The review meeting focused on the performance of crucial sectors such as Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Health, Education and other allied departments.

Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need to enhance performance across sectors and ensure the achievement of development indicators in a time-bound manner.

Furthermore, to gain a firsthand understanding of challenges and progress, officers were directed to adopt a collaborative approach to address gaps, expedite project ex*****on, and achieve tangible outcomes that directly benefit the residents.

The meeting was attended by all the District Heads and other sectoral officers.

Meanwhile, District Development Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal inaugurated and handed over the keys to the house owner who constructed his house under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Grameen (PMAY-G). Vikas Kundal interacted and congratulated the new house owner and his family members, who built his house by availing PMAY Gramin Scheme benefits.

22/01/2025

DC Poonch Flags Off Scooty Rally Celebrating 10 Years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Programme

Poonch : Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal today flagged off a scooty rally from the DC office in Poonch, culminating at Dhallan Bridge.

17/01/2025

Sports knows no barriers, and it has changed, and continues to change, the landscape in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Especially after the Abrogation of Article 370, there is hardly any gender indifference in any sports field.

The domain of sports has not only been limited to hockey and football. Even sports that were less popular among girls have witnessed a transformation. Girls are now showcasing their talent and dreaming of representing the Union Territory not only at the national but also at the international level.

One shining example of this changing scenario is Parvaiz Ahmed alias Afridi , a resident of Poonch who coaches around 30 girls of different age groups and more than 300 players of different age groups in Cricket. With his awesome and hardworking efforts today a
Proud moment for Poonch, The Youth Services and Sports Department Poonch, Sports Council Unit Poonch, and Rahul Dravid Cricket Club. Gurkirat Kour a trainee of Rahul Dravid Cricket Club has] ]]p⁰] been selected to participate in the 68th National School Games in the U-17 Girls Cricket Championship

The championship will be held in Panchkula Haryana from February 3 to February 7 2025. Gurkirat Kour was shortlisted during trials held in Kulgam.

She is a dedicated member of the Rahul Dravid Cricket Club where she trains under the expert guidance of Rek physical teachers Pervaiz Ahmed and Talit Waseem Rek Physical teacher This accomplishment highlights the club’s commitment to nurturing talent and helping trainees excel at higher levels.

Congratulations to Gurkirat Kour his parents and the entire team for this outstanding achievement.

17/01/2025

From Housewife to Entrepreneur: The Inspiring Journey of “Lakhpati Didi” in MANDI POONCH J&K appreciation by CM (J&K).

Shahida Banday, a resident of the border village of Arai Mandi of Poonch district, has earned herself the title of “ *Lakhpati Didi* ”; thanks to her successful venture which is a Self-Help Group. Shahida banday has not only become a successful entrepreneur but also emerged as an inspiration for women in the Poonch district. Her story represents a shining example of women’s entrepreneurship in Poonch, where the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) is making significant changes in the lives of local women, enabling them to become economically independent, morally confident, and adept at communication.

Before the formation of their Self-Help Group and Trained J&K Bank RSETI Shahida and her co-workers were housewives with no economic activity. They were primarily involved in household chores like cattle breeding, milking cows, and growing vegetables for personal consumption, which did not provide them with any monetary benefits. They were financially dependent on their husbands for any financial needs.

However, recognizing the need for a change, Shahida banday and other women in her village decided to establish a Self-Help Group that would not only provide economic opportunities but also empower them to become self-reliant. To kickstart their venture, they collected a monthly contribution of 100 Rupees per member for the group’s functioning, and additionally, the National Rural Livelihood Mission provided them with 15,000 Rupees as initial support. With this capital, they decided to start a Dairy farm and pickle making.

However, after assessing the risks involved in poultry farming, Shihda Banday and her team made a strategic decision to shift their business to agriculture. They further divided their group into two sub-groups, with one focusing on agricultural activities and the other running shops.

Shahida Banday personal journey is particularly noteworthy. Her success is a result of relentless hard work, starting her day early in the morning by milking cows, tending to vegetables, and collecting produce from the farm. At 8: AM, she then travels approximately 24 kilometers to the town, where she sells pickle vegetables, fruits, and vegetable seeds until 6 PM. With her earnings from agricultural practices, Shida has achieved financial independence, no longer relying solely on her husband and sons for financial assistance. She is now able to spend on her needs and also generously contributes to charitable causes in line with her religious beliefs.
One remarkable aspect of her success is the strong coordination between Shida banday and her husband. They firmly believe in the saying, “you cannot clap with one hand alone,” emphasizing the significance of teamwork and mutual support. Shida’s husband actively assists in all works including transporting produce to the market, and picking shida up from the market in the evening. Their joint efforts have been the key to their business’s success.

17/01/2025

BJP LoP Accuses J&K Govt of Irresponsible Attitude Towards Rajouri Mysterious Deaths

Rajouri
Dec 17

BJP MLA from Padder Nagseni and Leader of Opposition in the J&K Assembly, Sunil Sharma , has lashed out at the J&K Government for its irresponsible attitude towards the mysterious deaths in Badhaal village of Rajouri.

Since December 7, 16 people from three families have lost their lives in three separate incidents, sending shockwaves throughout the region.

Sharma criticized Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his perceived indifference to the tragedy, stating that he was enjoying skiing and snowfall while people were losing their lives.

" Chief Minister should have responded promptly to this situation on day one but he preferred to send his Ministers who also did not bother to visit Badhaal and rather held meeting at Kotranka and returned which shows that things were an eye wash." Sharma said.

The BJP leader alleged that the CM chaired a meeting on Friday only after BJP leaders visited the area and highlighted the plight of the masses.

Sunil Sharma further said that NC headed J&K Government should have been serious to this issue as sixteen innocent lives are lost so far spreading a wave of panic among local population.

He also expressed his condolences with victim families stating that BJP has enlisted all the issues and grievances of masses and they have been taken up with concerned quarters including GoI for redressal.