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Uri : As part of its continued commitment to the welfare of veterans and strengthening its bond with local population, the Indian Army, under the aegis of Dagger Division and Kalapahar Brigade, organised an Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Welfare Meet at Kaman Post under Operation Sadbhavna. The initiative aimed to address the concerns of ex-servicemen, raise awareness about various government welfare schemes and encourage the younger generation to join the Indian Armed Forces. The meet witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 30 ex-servicemen from seven villages falling within the battalion's Area of Responsibility (AoR). The gathering provided a platform for veterans to…

106 Inspections Conducted; 18 Cases Compounded; ₹20,000 Fine Imposed Srinagar, 10 Oct : FDA, J&K, continues its special inspection, enforcement and awareness drive targeting street food vendors operating in busy markets and high-footfall areas across all the districts to ensure the availability of safe, hygienic and wholesome food to consumers. During the drive, 106 inspections were conducted, 18 cases were compounded and fines amounting to ₹20,000 were imposed. Further, six cases were recommended for adjudication under Sections 56 and 58 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, while 22 food samples were lifted for laboratory analysis to assess their…

Kashmir Cannot Build Its Future on Government Jobs Alone By Asif Wangnoo For generations, a government job in Kashmir has meant far more than a monthly salary. It has offered security in an uncertain economy, social respect and a sense of stability that families could depend on. For many young people, preparing for a competitive examination has become a familiar path towards a better life.There is nothing wrong with that aspiration. In a place where private employment opportunities have often been limited, the preference for government service is understandable.But Kashmir needs to confront an uncomfortable question: can an economy sustain…

Srinagar: In a landmark initiative, today Indian Army flagged in the Capacity Building Tour of girl students to Pune after successful completion under Operation Sadbhavana. The girl students visited premier defence institutes in Pune the National Defence Academy (NDA), Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) and Army Institute of Technology (AIT) gaining firsthand exposure to careers in defence, medicine and engineering. The students interacted with lady cadets, women officers, faculty and military leaders. The tour empowered young Kashmiri girl students, inspired career aspiration in defence and strengthened the bond between Kashmiri youth and the Indian Army.

Emphasises accelerated execution, quality works and effective implementation of beneficiary-oriented schemes; inspects ongoing works KARNAH, OCTOBER 05: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Kupwara Ghulam Rasool JKAS today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Sub-Divisional Headquarters, Karnah, to take stock of ongoing developmental initiatives and implementation of various Government schemes across the Sub-Division. During the meeting, the ADDC conducted a detailed sector-wise review of developmental works being executed by PWD (R&B), PMGSY, Jal Shakti, KPDCL, Rural Development Department and under RDSS, focusing on physical progress, timelines, quality of execution and bottlenecks affecting completion. The ADDC directed the executing agencies to…

Dangiwacha, 04 Oct: A fire incident was reported at the Government Boys Middle School, Dangiwacha, at approximately 1300 hours, causing panic among the local population and posing a serious threat to the school infrastructure. On receiving information about the incident, personnel of 32 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), along with the Fire & Emergency Services Department, immediately rushed to the spot and launched a coordinated firefighting operation. The teams worked relentlessly for more than three hours to bring the fire under control. During the operation, the water supply of the Fire Department’s fire tender was exhausted. Demonstrating commendable initiative and promptness, 32…

Uri, October 2: Under the aegis of the Pir Panjal Brigade of the Dagger Division, Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated at Government Middle School, Soni, in Uri, with enthusiastic participation from school students, teachers, village elders, youth and local residents.The programme featured a series of cultural activities and performances by school children, highlighting the life, values and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. The participants were sensitised to Gandhiji’s ideals of truth, non-violence, simplicity, cleanliness and communal harmony, and their continued relevance in promoting a peaceful and progressive society.During the event, Army personnel interacted with students and local residents and encouraged the younger…

Handwara, September 29:Handwara Police has organized a Women’s Cricket Tournament at DPL Ground, Handwara, with the objective of providing women cricket players from different schools a common platform to participate, compete and showcase their sporting talent. As many as 06 women’s cricket teams from different schools are participating in the tournament. The matches are being played in the T-10 format on knock- out basis, with one match scheduled each day. The tournament will continue for eight days, providing the participating teams an opportunity to compete in a healthy sporting environment and promote sportsmanship, teamwork and team spirit. The participating teams…