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VANPOSH MELA Celebrated at Nagriwari Eco-Park, Kupwara
03
Jun
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

VANPOSH MELA Celebrated at Nagriwari Eco-Park, Kupwara

Suhail Yousuf Shah Kupwara– The VANPOSH MELA, a significant event aimed at promoting environmental conservation and eco-tourism, was successfully held at the Nagriwari Eco-Park. Organized by the J&K Forest Department of the Kamraj Forest Division, the event was inaugurated by Anurag Arya, IFS, the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Kamraj Forest Division, Kupwara. Anurag Arya, IFS along with Arshiya Ojha, a noted criminologist, visited various stalls set up by different departments and wings. These stalls showcased the diverse crafts and livelihood opportunities from various corners of the Division, highlighting the district’s potential. The event featured a skit at Nagriwari Park,…
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KupwaraPolice books notorious drug smuggler under PIT NDPS Act in Kupwara
30
May
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

KupwaraPolice books notorious drug smuggler under PIT NDPS Act in Kupwara

Kupwara ,May 30 Acting tough against drug peddlers and to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police booked most wanted and notorious drug smuggler under PIT NDPS Act in Kupwara after obtaining formal detention orders from competent authority. The most wanted and notorious drug smuggler namely Mohammed Gulzar Baba son of Wali Mohammad Baba resident of Kawari Awoora , has been booked under PIT-NDPS Act after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authority. The booked drug smuggler has been detained and subsequently lodged in Central Jail Kot-Balwal Jammu. It is pertinent to mention here that many cases…
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Kamraj Forest Division Leads Cleanliness Drives for World Environment Day in Eco-Parks
28
May
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories, ,

Kamraj Forest Division Leads Cleanliness Drives for World Environment Day in Eco-Parks

Baramulla: In commemoration of World Environment Day, the Kamraj Forest Division organized extensive cleanliness drives at prominent ecological sites across Kupwara and Baramulla districts. These initiatives, led by forest officials and supported by enthusiastic student volunteers, aimed to reduce pollutants and mitigate environmental hazards in the region. The main activities took place at Montane Ecopark Rampora Rajpora, located within the Kandi Forest Range of Baramulla. Here, a dedicated team focused on cleaning the park and its surroundings. Parallel efforts were also seen at Nagriwari Eco-Park in the Kupwara Range, highlighting the division's commitment to preserving the natural beauty and ecological…
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Commissioner Secretary chairs JKTPO’s 14th BoDs meeting
27
May
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories, ,

Commissioner Secretary chairs JKTPO’s 14th BoDs meeting

SRINAGAR, MAY 27: Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh, today chaired the 14th Board of Directors (BoDs) meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) here at Civil Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Secretary, Rural Development Department, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, who as one of the Directors of the organization, shared his valuable insights on various agenda items discussed in the meeting. Khalid Jahangir, Managing Director, JKTPO, Mahmood Ahmad Shah, Director, Handicrafts & Handlooms Department, Kashmir, Tej Krishan Bhat, Special Secretary, Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Association and Rakesh Kumar, Additional Secretary, Finance Department were among the…
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DC Kupwara inspects arrangements for celebration of Urs Zatie-Shahwali at Drugmulla
22
May
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories, , ,

DC Kupwara inspects arrangements for celebration of Urs Zatie-Shahwali at Drugmulla

KUPWARA, MAY 22: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan today visited the shrine of Zatie Shahwali at Drugmulla to take stock of on-ground arrangements made for annual Urs celebration. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner took stock of the arrangements made by different departments for the devotees visiting the shrine for Urs celebration. She interacted with Auqaf committee members and enquired their feedback about the arrangements put in place by district adminstration for smooth conduct of urs at revered shrine of Zaiti Shahwali sahib. The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to ensure fool proof arrangements on ground so that…
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Scores throng Mega SVEEP event at Keran, vow to vote on May 20 elections
18
May
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories, ,

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Scores throng Mega SVEEP event at Keran, vow to vote on May 20 elections

Kupwara, May 18: The scores of enthusiastic voters today thronged the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme organized at picturesque Keran area on Zero Line , conveying their eagerness to participate in Lok Sabha elections on May 20, by choosing their right representative through the power of their ballot. The mega event, which was organized on the directions of District Election Officer(DEO) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan, featured multiple activities, including, sports activities, Tug of War and Cultural performances like folk dance and folk songs showcased the vibrant talent among the local youth and the students. A Tiranga rally…
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17
May
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Business

Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara Organizes Plantation Drive and Trekking Event Under SVEEP Initiative

Kupwara : The Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara J&K Forest Department spearheaded an inspiring environmental initiative today, combining a plantation drive and a trekking event under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative. The event saw enthusiastic involvement from 50 girls from the Government Degree College for Women, Kupwara. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan IAS, flagged off the trekking event and actively participated in the plantation drive, planting maple saplings alongside the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Kupwara and the Dy. Chief Education Officer ,locals and students . This initiative aims to foster environmental conservation and…
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Haaput Filmmaker, Kapil Mattoo, meets Honourable LG of J&K advocating for sustainability for Domicile Filmmakers in the UT
17
May
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Haaput Filmmaker, Kapil Mattoo, meets Honourable LG of J&K advocating for sustainability for Domicile Filmmakers in the UT

The filmmaker from Mumbai, who is a domicile of the Union Territory, met the Honourable Lieutenant Governor on 14th May at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar. Following the success of his Kashmiri short film Haaput, which has won numerous accolades globally, he strongly believes that domicile filmmakers need a sustainable ecosystem. This would enable them to produce films or web series from the Union Territory, thereby attracting studios and platforms to invest in the stories and their creators from the UT. He further emphasised the need for substantial support at the initial phase as the J&K film policy is implemented. While shooting…
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Kupwara – Arms, ammunition and explosives recovered in Kralpora
16
May
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Kupwara – Arms, ammunition and explosives recovered in Kralpora

Kupwara, May 16: In a major operation carried out by the joint security forces of Kupwara Police, Army’s 3 Naga and 97 Bn BSF in north Kashmir's frontier Kupwara district, based on specific information received by Kupwara Police a cache of arms and ammunition were recovered. On a specific information of Kupwara Police a naka was established at Lone Harie and during naka checking one terrorist associate namely Mushtaq ahmad lone S/o Ab Rahman lone R/o Patru Keran was successfully apprehended by naka party and from his possession and disclosure substantial quantity of arms and ammunition have been recovered that…
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Home voting commencing in Kupwara district on Tuesday, May 14, a total of 402 Elderly and PwD electors to avail the ballot facility at their doorsteps
13
May
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Home voting commencing in Kupwara district on Tuesday, May 14, a total of 402 Elderly and PwD electors to avail the ballot facility at their doorsteps

Kupwara, May 13: Frontier Kupwara district, which is part of 1- Baramulla Parliamentary constituency, is set to go for polls on May 20 during the 5th phase of Lok Sabha Elections-2024.The first of its kind ‘home-voting’ facility for voters aged 85-years plus and PwD(specially abled /Divyanjans) is commencing on Tuesday with nearly 402 registered elderly and PwD electors of the district are exercising their right to vote from within the confines of their homes. A total of 402 elderly residents in the age of 85 plus and divyang voters with over 40 % locomotive disabilities from across all the six…
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