Jammu & Kashmir

Lok Sabha Elections – 2024:  Training imparted to Sector Magistrates at Kupwara

Lok Sabha Elections – 2024: Training imparted to Sector Magistrates at Kupwara

Kupwara, April 3: As part of the preparations for the smooth conduct of the upcoming Lok Sabha election 2024, District Election Office, Kupwara, today organized a training session for Sector Magistrates/Sector Officers at the Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex Kupwara.Training session was presided over by Special Nodal Officer Elections/ NLMT, Mr. Sameer Jan. NLMT briefed the participants about their roles in the election process and provided comprehensive information on the preparation and conduct of the upcoming Lok Sabha election 2024. On the occasion, EVM Hands-on training was also imparted to Sector Magistrates/Sector Officers of all the six assembly segments…
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Voting Awareness programs under SVEEP held at different places in Kupwara district

Voting Awareness programs under SVEEP held at different places in Kupwara district

Kupwara, April 03: To encourage citizen’s especially first time voters to exercise their right to vote, District administration Kupwara today organized voter awareness programmes under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative at different places in Kupwara district.The awareness programs were aimed to raise awareness about various voting-related activities and promote electoral literacy among citizens, especially first-time voters to achieve the target of 80 percent voter turnout for Kupwara district during the Lok sabha Elections. A mega Voters Awareness program under the (SVEEP) initiative was organized at Government Higher Secondary School Handwara which was presided over by ADC…
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Police arrest 02 Drug Peddlers in Handwara: Contraband substances recovered

Police arrest 02 Drug Peddlers in Handwara: Contraband substances recovered

Handwara, March 31 : Continuing its unwavering efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police have arrested 02 drug peddlers in Handwara and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police party of Police Station Vilgam headed by SHO PS Vilgam at a checkpoint established at Champora crossing, intercepted two persons. During the search, 90 grams of contraband Charas-like substances were recovered from their possession. They were later identified as Manzoor Ahmad Shah S/o Saif Din Shah and Mohd Afzal Shah S/o Abdul Gaffar Shah both Residents of Gund Momin Vilgam. They have been arrested and shifted to…
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Valedictory Function Marks Successful Conclusion of STRY Trainings at KVK Bandipora

Valedictory Function Marks Successful Conclusion of STRY Trainings at KVK Bandipora

Bandipora, March 30 : The Krishi Vigyan Kendra Bandipora-1 celebrated the successful conclusion of the three Skill Trainings for Rural Youth (STRY) program with a valedictory function held at its premises. The event, which took place on 30th March was a culmination of intensive training sessions aimed at equipping rural youth with essential skills for personal and community development. Under the auspices of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), KVK Bandipora-1 has been at the forefront of promoting rural empowerment through various capacity-building initiatives. The valedictory function witnessed the distribution of certificates among the enthusiastic participants who completed the…
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ADC Handwara inspects Transit Migrant Accommodations at Kulangam, Nutnussa

ADC Handwara inspects Transit Migrant Accommodations at Kulangam, Nutnussa

KUPWARA, MARCH 26: The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara, Aziz Ahmad Rather today visited Kulangam and Nutnussa areas of sub division Handwara to take stock of the ongoing construction work of Transit Migrant Accommodations. During the visit, the ADC enquired from the concerned engineers about the status of the construction work and got detailed feedback regarding the progress of the projects. On the occasion, the ADC impressed upon the concerned officers to ensure completion of the projects within the stipulated timeframe.
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VAFs under SVEEP organized at different educational Zones of Kupwara district

VAFs under SVEEP organized at different educational Zones of Kupwara district

Kupwara, March, 25; In an endeavour to extend electoral literacy to adult populations, two mega VAFs (Voter Awareness Forums) under SVEEP campaign were organized today at different education zones of Kupwara district.As part of the calendar of activities, under SVEEP, VAFs were organized at Government Higher Secondary School Halmatpora and Government Higher Secondary School Liderwan where teachers, general public, first time voters, community leaders, local Artists and student achievers, participated. During the VAFs, discussion and mass awareness around greater electoral process through the medium of real time activities were generated where resource persons of SVEEP imparted extensive awareness to the…
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Mega youth voter festival under SVEEP organized at Trehgam

Mega youth voter festival under SVEEP organized at Trehgam

Kupwara, March 23: On the directions of District Election Officer (DEO) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan (IAS), a mega youth festival under SVEEP campaign was organized today at Government UPS Trehgam by the District Nodal Officer SVEEP Kupwara.As part of ongoing SVEEP activities, the general public, first time voters, community leaders, local Artists and student achievers, participated in the youth voter Festival. The event started with keynote address by District Nodal Officer SVEEP/ CEO Kupwara, Abdul Majeed Dar , who emphasized that the purpose of the programme was to educate the students and youth regarding electoral literacy besides motivating them to…
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Lok Sabha Elections-2024: Training imparted to Youth, NCC, NSS volunteers at Kupwara

Lok Sabha Elections-2024: Training imparted to Youth, NCC, NSS volunteers at Kupwara

Kupwara, March 23: On the directions of District Election Officer (DEO), Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan (IAS), The District Nodal Officer Sweep, Kupwara today organized a comprehensive training session for the Volunteers of NCC, NSS and youth groups at the town Hall Kupwara. The primary focus of the training Session was to acquaint the Volunteers with detailed knowledge on essential election procedures. District Level Master Trainers, (DLMTS), while imparting training to the Volunteers, made them aware about guidelines and norms of election process and their role in assistance for the smooth, free, fair and more inclusive election process. Speaking on the…
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ADC Handwara reviews preparations for Lok Sabha Elections

ADC Handwara reviews preparations for Lok Sabha Elections

KUPWARA, MARCH 23: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara, Aziz Ahmad Rather who is also Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) For AC-Handwara today reviewed the preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in a meeting of Sector Magistrates, Supervisors and Police officers here at Town Hall Handwara. At the outset, the ARO called for strict implementation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and urged upon all the concerned for strict adherence to all the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India.The ARO emphasized on providing a level playing field to all the political parties to ensure free, fair and smooth conduct…
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Lok Sabha Elections- 2024: DEO Kupwara inspects Polling stations, Strong room at Lolab

Lok Sabha Elections- 2024: DEO Kupwara inspects Polling stations, Strong room at Lolab

Kupwara, March, 23: The District Election Officer(DEO) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan on Saturday visited Lolab Sub division where she conducted a comprehensive inspection of Polling stations, ARO's election Control room at Sogam. The inspection was aimed to evaluate the preparedness for upcomming lok sabha elections.DEO inspected Polling stations at Dooniwari and Girls Higher Secondary School Sogam where she took appraisal of the arrangements, i,e basic minimum amenities such as electricity, water supply, sanitation facilities, and accessibility for differently-abled voters. The DEO meticulously inspected Strong Room established at Degree College Sogam and reviewed the election related arrangements there. DEO also inspected…
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