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J&K News Update., Shupiyan (2025)

21/10/2025

SHOPIAN POLICE OBSERVE POLICE COMMEMORATION DAY WITH REVERENCE AND PRIDE

Shopian, October 21:
Police Commemoration Day–2025 was observed with solemnity and reverence at District Police Lines (DPL) Shopian to honour the supreme sacrifices made by the brave personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police and other Police Forces across the country in the line of duty.

On the occasion, SSP Shopian, Shri Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary–JKPS, took the salute and read out the names of the Police martyrs who laid down their lives in the service of the nation. He, along with other officers and participants, paid rich tributes to the fallen heroes by observing two minutes of silence in their honour.

The Commemoration Day Parade was held at DPL Shopian, in which contingents of District Police Shopian and CRPF participated with full dedication and discipline.

Speaking on the occasion, SSP Shopian stated that the entire nation observes Police Commemoration Day every year to pay homage to the brave police personnel who sacrificed their lives while safeguarding the unity, integrity, and security of the country. He lauded their courage, valour, and dedication to duty, emphasizing that their sacrifices will continue to inspire generations to come. He also mentioned that J&K Police is organizing various cultural and sports events across the Valley in memory of the brave police warriors.

The event was followed by a wreath-laying ceremony and floral tributes to the martyrs by SSP Shopian, ADC Shopian, senior officers of Police, CRPF, Army, and family members of the martyrs.

On this occasion, SSP Shopian distributed gifts among the Next of Kin (NoKs) of Police martyrs as a token of respect and gratitude. Later, an interactive session was held, during which SSP Shopian patiently listened to the genuine grievances of the martyr families and assured them that their concerns pertaining to the Police Department would be addressed on priority, while those related to Civil Administration would be taken up with the concerned authorities for timely redressal.

Shopian Police reiterates its unwavering commitment to honour the sacrifices of its martyrs and to stand firmly with their families in every possible manner.

20/10/2025

Javid Dar inaugurates Autumn Flower Festival (Chrysanthemum Show) at SKUAST-K
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 20: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, today inaugurated Autumn Flower Festival (Chrysanthemum Show) at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir (SKUAST-K) here.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Dar congratulated the university authorities, particularly the Faculty of Floriculture, for organizing the colourful event that celebrates Kashmir’s floral diversity and artistic traditions. He said that the festival aims to showcase the natural beauty of Kashmir’s flora while attracting tourists, students, and entrepreneurs to explore the vast potential of floriculture in the region.
Highlighting the significance of the event, Javid Dar said that the Autumn Flower Festival, featuring 15 indigenous varieties and over 80 colours of chrysanthemums, marks the first major attempt to promote autumn tourism in the Valley, complementing the region’s traditional spring, summer and winter attractions.
Minister Dar emphasized that the initiative aligns with the government’s broader vision of diversifying tourism and creating livelihood opportunities through agriculture and allied sectors. He said that the Agriculture Production Department is encouraging farmers to adopt floriculture as a viable business venture alongside their routine farming, given its growing market demand and export potential.
MLA Sonawari Hilal Akbar Lone; Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganie; Director Sheep Husbandry Kashmir, and other senior officers and scientists were present on the occasion.

19/10/2025

Sakeena Itoo holds mega Public Darbar at Sanyadi DK Marg Kulgam, reaffirms Omar Abdullah led Government’s commitment to people-centric governance, grassroots empowerment
Also lays foundation stones for key road, sports infrastructure projects worth Rs. 1184.50 lakhs
KULGAM, OCTOBER 19: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today held a mega Public Darbar at Sanyadi DK Marg here, reaffirming the Omar Abdullah led Government’s commitment to equitable growth and people-centric governance.
Addressing the gathering, Sakeena Itoo emphasized that the Government is focused on equitable growth, efficient governance, and people-centric policies. “Our objective is to take development to every doorstep and ensure that no citizen feels left out of the progress story,” she said.
Minister Sakeena further said that the Government led by Omar Abdullah has been formed by the vote and trust of people and the Government remains committed to inclusive development and grassroots empowerment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, with special focus on remote and tribal areas.
The Minister appreciated the proactive participation of local residents and officials, urging them to work collectively for the region’s prosperity. She reiterated that the government is committed to ensuring timely completion of all projects with full transparency and accountability.
The Darbar witnessed an overwhelming response from the local populace mainly from Balsiran, Dodkuchan, Kandimarg, Sanyadi areas as well as representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and youth groups, who projected various demands pertaining to roads, health facilities, education, power supply, and other public services before the Minister.
The Minister personally heard the grievances and developmental issues raised by the public and assured prompt redressal through the concerned departments. She issued on-spot directions to concerned officers for prompt redressal of genuine grievances.
In the meanwhile, the Minister also took stock of the progress made on the Sanyadi–Dodkuchan Bridge, being constructed by the R&B Department at an estimated cost of ₹6.23 crore.
Interacted with the officers on the occasion, the Minister stressed on early completion of the project without compromising quality of works.
Earlier, the Minister laid foundation stones for multiple road projects and sports infrastructure in DH Pora Constituency.
The road Projects for which foundation stone for Construction and Maintenance was laid include Kounsermarg Nandimarg Road to Galman at Rs. 415.49 lakhs, Seerpora to Hajampora Road at Rs. 405.68 lakhs and Bangward Dadran Road to Dadran Gujjarbasti at Rs. 283.08 lakhs.
Interacting with locals after laying foundation stone for these multiple road projects, the Minister said that these roads after upgradation works will significantly improve connectivity in these rural and far-flung areas. She added that these projects are expected to boost local trade, facilitate easier access to education and healthcare, and open up new avenues for tourism and economic activity.
During her visit to Manzgam, Minister Sakeena laid foundation stone for upgradation of playfield at Manzgam at Rs. 80.25 lakhs. The project includes establishment of change room, seating tiers, fencing and other amenities for sportsperson and local youth.
Interacting with local youth and sportspersons on the occasion, the Minister highlighted the Government’s vision to nurture young talent and promote sports as a tool for empowerment, discipline, and social harmony.

14/10/2025

District Level Review Committee meeting assesses banking performance, credit deployment in Samba
SAMBA, OCTOBER 14: The District Level Review Committee/District Consultative Committee (DLRC/DCC) met today to evaluate the banking sector performance for the quarter ended June 2025.
The meeting was chaired by District Development Commissioner Ayushi Sudan, with focus on critical banking parameters including deposit mobilization, credit deployment, and implementation of the Annual Credit Plan for the financial year 2025-26, alongside a thorough assessment of the promotion of Government Sponsored Schemes and Social Security initiatives.
The meeting was convened by Lead District Manager Subash Chander. The deliberations benefited from the participation of senior officials from Reserve Bank of India, NABARD, key line departments including Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, along with District Coordinators from major banking institutions and representatives from various government sponsoring agencies. The forum provided a comprehensive platform for reviewing the district’s banking landscape and identifying strategies for enhanced credit pe*******on and financial inclusion.
Presenting the operational highlights, the Lead District Manager informed the Committee that banks operating across Samba District have achieved aggregate deposits of Rs. 8,641.03 crore and advances of Rs. 5,022.70 crore as on June 30, 2025, resulting in a Credit-Deposit ratio of 58.13 percent. The district’s banking network has recorded credit disbursement of Rs. 915.79 crore against the Annual Credit Plan target of Rs. 2,580.44 crore, representing a 35 percent achievement during the first quarter and demonstrating steady progress toward annual targets.
The District Development Commissioner conducted an exhaustive review of Government Sponsored Schemes with particular emphasis on PMEGP, JKREGP, Kisan Credit Card, PMAY, NRLM and NULM.
Underscoring the imperatives of digital financial inclusion, the DDC emphasized achieving 100 percent digitization of bank accounts across the district to facilitate seamless financial transactions. The Chair directed all sponsoring agencies and banking institutions to undertake extensive awareness campaigns to educate citizens about various self-employment schemes, encouraging eligible individuals to leverage these initiatives for creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and fostering entrepreneurial development within the district.
The District Development Commissioner issued specific directives to all banking institutions to expeditiously dispose of pending loan applications sponsored by various government departments, thereby eliminating procedural bottlenecks and accelerating credit delivery. Banks were instructed to substantially increase lending operations, particularly in Agriculture and Allied activities, MSME, Housing and Education sectors, to achieve a healthier Credit-Deposit ratio. Special emphasis was placed on ensuring comprehensive coverage of all eligible beneficiaries under Social Security Schemes including PMSBY, PMJJBY and APY, thereby strengthening the financial security framework for vulnerable sections of society and contributing to inclusive growth in Samba District.

14/10/2025

Awareness drive held on environment safe management of dairies, scientific dung disposal
JAMMU, OCTOBER 14: The Veterinary Section of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) today organized an awareness drive on environmentally safe management of Dairies/Gaushalas and adoption of Scientific Dung Disposal Mechanisms across seven wards.
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (VAS) JMC Dr. Divya Sharma, along with officials from the Veterinary and Health sections, conducted the awareness drive. Dairy owners and gaushala operators from areas including Janipur, Lakkar Mandi, Chinore, Bantalab, Paloura and Durga Nagar were sensitized about the mandatory registration of dairies/Gaushalas operating within JMC limits and the need to adopt scientific dung disposal mechanisms such as installation of biogas plants, vermi-compost units and compost pits.
Door-to-door visits of dairy farms were also carried out to educate farmers on these practices.
Dr. Divya Sharma informed that JMC has initiated several measures to regulate dairies and Gaushalas in line with the guidelines of the Jammu & Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) norms. She also highlighted that dairy owners can now avail hassle-free online registration through the Jan Sugam Portal at www.jansugam.jk.gov.in.
At present, over 100 dairy units have been registered with JMC and the process is on to ensure regulation of all dairies and gaushalas operating within municipal limits. Registered units are required to comply with JKPCC and FSSAI guidelines by adopting scientific waste disposal systems such as biogas or vermi-compost units, ensuring proper recycling and utilization of dairy waste.
During the drive, notices were issued to defaulting dairy owners who were found violating the provisions under the Municipal Corporation Act, 2000. They were instructed to get their units registered with JMC within one month.
Dr. Divya Sharma emphasized the importance of adhering to the guidelines issued by JKPCC, JMC, FSSAI and in compliance with the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). She underscored that effective implementation of these measures would promote waste-to-wealth initiatives, enabling dairy waste to be transformed into valuable manure and energy resources.

14/10/2025

Awantipora Police Seized Mechanized Motor Boat involved in illegal extraction of minerals in Awantipora.

13/10/2025

CM Omar Abdullah chairs review meeting at Pulwama
Progress of development works reviewed, stresses on timely ex*****on of projects & optimum utilization of funds
Lays foundation stone of a shopping mall at Pampore
PULWAMA, OCTOBER 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting of District Pulwama to assess the status of development works and implementation of various government schemes in the district.
During the maiden district review meeting, the Chief Minister called upon officers to accelerate the pace of project ex*****on and enhance expenditure levels under both District Capex and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS). He expressed concern over the low percentage of expenditure against the approved outlay and urged the departments to step up efforts for timely utilization of funds.
“First of all, I would like to thank the DDC Chairman and MLAs for their valuable suggestions and ideas. I have already given several on-spot directions during the review, but I have one overarching request — please pay more attention towards ex*****on. There is lot of need for overall improvement,” the Chief Minister said, while addressing the officers.
“We are now in mid-October, and if we fail to utilize the first instalment under the new SASCI scheme by December, further funds will be withheld — which would be a huge loss for us,” he cautioned.
Omar Abdullah directed the Deputy Commissioner to closely monitor progress of approved projects and ensure that any lapses are immediately corrected. “Please keep reviewing the projects regularly. Wherever there are delays, address them promptly. We have restarted the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for Hon’ble MLAs, but a lot more needs to be done in terms of expenditure,” he said.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Rana, Javid Dar, Satish Sharma, Chairman District Development Council Pulwama Abdul Bari Andrabi, MLAs Justice (Retd.) Hasnain Masoodi (Pampore), Ghulam Mohiuddin Mir (Rajpora), Waheed-ur Rehman Para (Pulwama), and Rafiq Ahmad Naik (Tral), besides Additional Chief Secretary to CM Dheeraj Gupta, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg, Deputy Commissioner Pulwama Dr. Basharat Qayoom, heads of departments, and district officers.
Earlier, Deputy Commissioner Pulwama Dr. Basharat Qayoom presented a detailed overview of the District Capex Budget 2024-25, CSS 2024-25, and physical and financial achievements under Capex 2025-26, CDF, and MPLADS. He gave details of approved capital outlay of the district for 2025-26 and the details of works for which administrative approval has been accorded so far. The DC also gave department-wise, scheme-wise, and sector-wise performance reports covering Public Works (R&B), PMGSY, PMAY(G), Urban Development, School Education, Jal Shakti, Irrigation & Flood Control, Agriculture and allied sectors, Power, Cooperatives, Social Welfare, Employment, Youth Services & Sports, SDRF, Tribal Affairs, Revenue and Food & Civil Supplies.
The DDC Chairman and MLAs raised several public issues concerning their respective constituencies, including irrigation and flood mitigation measures, drinking water scarcity, beautification of Pulwama, Pampore and Tral towns, road connectivity, crop insurance, desilting of rivulets, revenue settlement, illegal mining, completion of the Degree College building at Rajpora, and upgradation of health centres.
The Chief Minister and Ministers gave on-spot directions to the concerned officers for immediate redressal of the highlighted issues.
Taking serious note of illegal mining, Omar Abdullah directed the Deputy Commissioner and concerned departments to initiate strict measures to curb such activities. “If complaints are being received, action must be taken immediately. Whatever has to be done to stop illegal mining, should be done,” he asserted.
Expressing concern over the absence of toilets in certain schools, particularly for girls, the Chief Minister directed MLAs to allocate funds from their CDF to such institutions, stressing that lack of basic facilities contributes to higher dropout rates among girl students.
He urged all departments to expedite ongoing works and ensure completion within the stipulated timelines.
On the occasion, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also laid foundation stone of a new Shopping Complex at Pampore in virtual mode.

13/10/2025

Vehicle of Notorious Drug Peddler Attached!

Awantipora Police attached a vehicle belonging to notorious drug peddler Firdous Ahmad Mir@Fir Codeine under Section 68-F NDPS Act

11/10/2025

Ms. Tanushree, IPS, Assumes charge as the new SSP Pulwama

10/10/2025

Press Communique
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 10: Shri Javed Ahmed Rana, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs Departments called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today.

10/10/2025

Shri Ajaz Ahmad Zargar-JKPS Assumes Charge as SSP Bandipora.

```Bandipora, October 10-2025: Shri Ajaz Ahmad Zargar-JKPS today assumed the charge as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Bandipora.

On his arrival at the District Police Office Bandipora, he was accorded a warm welcome by ASP Bandipora, DySP Headquarters Bandipora, DySP PC Bandipora,DySP DAR Bandipora and other officers of Bandipora Police.

The new SSP was accompanied by outgoing SSP Shri Harmeet Singh Mehta, JKPS, who formally handed over the charge to him.```

09/10/2025

Awareness Camp on To***co Free Youth Campaign 3.0 held at GDC Doda
DODA, OCTOBER 9: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh and under the supervision of District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), Zubair Ahmed, the Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women organized an Awareness Camp on To***co Free Youth Campaign 3.0 (TFYC 3.0) at Government Degree College Doda.
The To***co Free Youth Campaign 3.0, launched nationwide today aims to raise awareness among young people about the harmful effects of to***co use and to promote a to***co-free learning environment in educational institutions across India. The primary objective of the event was to educate students on safeguarding their health and contributing to the well-being of society.
The Sankalp Hub team hosted an informative and interactive session highlighting the severe health risks associated with to***co consumption, including cancer, heart and lung diseases and addiction. The resource persons emphasized that to***co not only deteriorates physical health but also has emotional, social and financial consequences for families, thereby threatening the nation’s future by fostering unhealthy habits among the youth.
Speakers at the event urged students to understand how to***co use reduces life expectancy, hampers productivity and deprives individuals of their potential, dreams and happiness. Participants were motivated to take a pledge to stay away from to***co and to act as youth ambassadors in spreading the message of a healthy, to***co-free society.

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