Tag: Jammu and Kashmir

J&K: District Commissioner Budgam addresses grievances of panchayats under B2V3
16Oct By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K: District Commissioner Budgam addresses grievances of panchayats under B2V3

Under the ongoing phase three of the Back to Village (B2V) programme in Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the District Development Commissioner (DDC) of Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza visited many panchayats and monitored the gram sabha proceedings to enquire about the status of demands and grievances people have registered with the visiting officers.On the second day of the B2V-3 program, visiting officers and other designated teams conducted a public outreach programme in all 75 panchayats across 17 blocks of the Budgam district.DDC Mirza stressed to take on board all concerned while executing works and formulating new plans.While interacting with the locals at Panchayat Halqa in Mamath, Mirza said that the pending work on the bridge connecting Mamath and adjacent villa...
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Kashmir tourism Director flags off trekking group to Gulmarg to encourage tourism
14Oct By Yusara AskariNo Comments

Kashmir tourism Director flags off trekking group to Gulmarg to encourage tourism

As economies across the world gradually begin to open, in Indian Kashmir valley, Tourism Director Nisar Ahmad Wani flagged off a group of trekkers to Gulmarg from Srinagar to encourage tourism in the valley.The trekking at Gulmarg is being organised by Ghani Gliders Sports Club and Jammu and Kashmir Hussaini Sports Club, and sponsored by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism.Wani said they have started many activities in Kashmir to send a message across the country that Kashmir is open for travellers and the administration has put all COVID-19 safety measures in place.MD of Ghani Gliders Sports Club, Tariq Rashid Ghani was also present on the occasion. He said local tourism is important to boost the confidence of the domestic travellers to visit Kashmir.“If we encourage local tourism, it will send a m
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## J&K: Navin Choudhary reviews arrangements for transportation of fruit crops ##
10Oct By Yusara AskariNo Comments

## J&K: Navin Choudhary reviews arrangements for transportation of fruit crops ##

In Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Horticulture Department, Navin Kumar Choudhary chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for smooth transportation of fruit crops to the outside of the Valley at the civil secretariat.The meeting was attended by DC Udhampur, Piyush Singla; DC Poonch, Rahul Yadav; SSP Traffic Highway; ADC Anantnag, ACR Ramban; Director Planning and Marketing and other officials through video conferencing while SP Traffic, representatives of fruit markets of Sopore, Shopian, Kulgam and other districts attended the meeting in person.In the meeting, Choudhary directed the officials to strictly enforce one-way traffic especially during the peak fruit season.He directed the officers to sensitise officials at choking points fo...
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## J&K: Deputy Commissioner of Reasi flags off Fit India Freedom Run ##
10Oct By Yusara AskariNo Comments

## J&K: Deputy Commissioner of Reasi flags off Fit India Freedom Run ##

Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, Indu Kanwal Chib, in presence of Senior Superintendent of Police, Rashmi Wazir and DYSSO, Subash Chander flagged off the ‘Fit India Freedom Run’ from the premises of the District Development Commissioner (DDC) office complex.The event was organised by the department of Youth Services and Sports. The girl students from Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) in Reasi and all the staff members of the district administration participated in the run.The DC, while speaking on the occasion, said that it is a very good step to revive daily physical fitness programs which were deferred due to the coronavirus outbreak.She stated that the main aim of organizing such events is to engage youth in sports activities to keep them physicall
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## J&K: Cricket tournament for specially-abled culminates at Anantnag ##
7Oct By Yusara AskariNo Comments

## J&K: Cricket tournament for specially-abled culminates at Anantnag ##

The two-day Javid Abidi memorial cricket tournament for specially-abled culminated at Government Degree College for boys in Anantnag.Held in Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the tournament was organised by Anantnag District administration in collaboration with Humanity Welfare organization.A total of eight teams, two each from Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam and one each from Budgam and Shopian participated in the tournament.District Development Commissioner (DDC) Anantnag, K.K. Siddha who was the chief guest on the occasion distributed sports kits, trophies, mementos and appreciation certificates among the winner and runner up teams.During the tournament, Anantnag (A) defeated Pulwama (A) by 64 runs and thus lifted the winning trophy of the tournament.On the occasion, Siddha said th...
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## Fit India campaign organized at J&K’s Udhampur to promote physical fitness ##
7Oct By Yusara AskariNo Comments

## Fit India campaign organized at J&K’s Udhampur to promote physical fitness ##

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Udhampur has organized a “Fit India freedom Run” under the aegis of central government’s Fit India movement at Mini Stadium Udhampur.Deputy Director (Planning), Anil Sharma was the special guest on the occasion.All activities were held under the patronage of Dr Saleem- Ul- Rehman, Director General Youth Services & Sports J&K, and the supervision of S. Swarn Singh, District Youth Services & Sports Officer Udhampur.The fit India freedom run covered different locations of Udhampur viz Gole market, Venus Chowk, Hospital road, Ramnagar Chowk, Main Bazaar etc and returned back to Mini Stadium Udhampur.Around 190, ZPEO's, PEL, PEM's, PET’s, ReK's, including NYC/NYK, field staff, senior c
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## ‘Kashmir Grand Prix’ set to begin on October 10 ##
6Oct By Yusara AskariNo Comments

## ‘Kashmir Grand Prix’ set to begin on October 10 ##

For the first time in Kashmir’s sports history, Kashmir Grand Prix will be held on October 10 and 11 at Gindun Park in Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital Srinagar.This meet comes hot on the heels of a charity run organised by Wath Haawuk NGO, earlier this month.Muzamil Hussain Mir, Snowshoe Bronze Medalist, heading Wath Haawuk's sports wing said, "It is my dream to lift athletics to the heights it deserves in Kashmir.”“This Grand Prix, will serve as a presentation to the youth of Kashmir about the significance of athletics and the thriving scope it holds. Unfortunately, athletics has lagged far behind in recent years, but that is about to change with the Kashmir Grand Prix, which is a precursor of things to come and the vision we hold for the sport will endear to every sport enthusiast in
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## J&K Spectrum Football tournament: Ibrahim FC Tengpora beats YMFA Arwani ##
6Oct By Yusara AskariNo Comments

## J&K Spectrum Football tournament: Ibrahim FC Tengpora beats YMFA Arwani ##

In the ninth game of the ongoing Spectrum Football tournament held in Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pampore town, Ibrahim FC Tengpora beat YMFA Arwani by 4-2.Owais of the winning team was declared man of the match.Held at the Iqbal ground (Tanch Bagh), the tournament is sponsored by Spectrum Advertising Services and is organised by Etihad Football Academy in association with District Football Association Pulwama (Zone Pampore).The other partners of the tournament include WALLMAX Interiors, Rootz Saloon, Zaffron Foods, Bizwiz Creations and Karachi Fashions.
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Young, passionate J-K floriculture officer inspires others
1Oct By Yusara AskariNo Comments

Young, passionate J-K floriculture officer inspires others

In the past few years, many young people from the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir have proven their mettle in different fields, one such person is Javaid Masoodi from Budgam’s Chadoora district who overcame several hurdles to become a floriculture officer.A floriculture officer at the Mughal Gardens in Srinagar, Javaid Masoodi qualified for the job in 2010 after he passed the Public Service Commission exam at a much younger age than others who had previously qualified.“I studied at the Jammu and Kashmir Sainik School till Class 12 and then did my BSc at the Sher E Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology (SKUAST). I worked as an agricultural officer for five years after that but later took the public service commission exam and qualified as an in-service candida
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Favourable weather, new varieties of trees improve almond quality in Kashmir
30Sep By Yusara AskariNo Comments

Favourable weather, new varieties of trees improve almond quality in Kashmir

Although the production of almond fruit crops is lower this year, a favourable weather and new varieties of trees improved the quality almonds in Budgam district and is expected to help growers to get a good return."This year almond quality is good and the crop was of good quality. The quantity is less but the quality is good. Irrigation facility was also there this time. Kashmir's almond is famous because it's oily," said Irshad Ahmad, a grower."Almonds quality is very good this time. They are very sweet this time and customers are also not complaining. People are also getting employed for the harvesting of this crop," said Nissar Ahmad, another grower.The Central Institute for Temperate Horticulture (CITH) and Sheri Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology (SKUAST) have i...
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