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08

Apr

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Awareness programme about Child Marriage Act held at Kupwara

KUPWARA, APRIL 8: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan, Mission Vatasalya through its Child Welfare Committee Unit Kupwara today conducted an Awareness programme about Prohibition of Child Marriage under Child Marriage Act, 2006 at Alexandera Secondary School Kupwara.Chairperson Child Welfare Committee Unit Kupwara, Abdul Rasheed Malik members of the Committee, students and staff participated on the occasion.During the programme, the participants were sensitized about the demerits of early childhood marriage and its prohibition under the law. It was informed that anybody having information about the child marriage can report the same to police and Child Marriage…

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08

Apr

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

DC Kupwara distributes food items among needy, destitute

KUPWARA, APRIL 8: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan who is also Chairman of District Red Cross Committee Kupwara today distributed food Kits among the poor and needy families at DC Office complex, here ahead of holy festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. ADC Kupwara, Mohd Rouf Rahman and Accounts Officer was present on the occasion. Around 600 Food kits were distributed among the poor, needy families, widows, destitute and orphans from the District Red Cross Fund.Food kits contained food items, eatables, spices and edible oil.

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08

Apr

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Handwara Police Cracks Down on Illegal Mineral Extraction and Transportation

Handwara, April 08, 2024 : In a significant crackdown on illegal mineral extraction and transportation, Police Station Qalamabad and Police Police Langate seized and Fined 05 TractorsBearing Registration Numbers Chassis No. 3252,Chassis No. 5S3 Chassis No. 3S3 JK09A-4144 JK05B-4907 ,And 01 tipper JKO2B-1342 also seized and fined as part of this operation. Under the authority of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, stringent action has been taken against the violators involved in these illicit activities. Handwara Police remains committed to upholding the law and ensuring the protection of natural resources. This operation underscores our unwavering resolve to combat…

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06

Apr

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

“98.3 Mirchi’s Heartwarming Conclusion to Noor-e-Ramzan: Spreading Joy to Orphan Girls with Iftar and Naat Celebrations”

Srinagar, 05 April : In a fitting end to culminate their month-long Saifco Next Noor-e-Ramzan campaign, 98.3 Mirchi organised an Iftaar function-cum-Naat Khwani session at Banat-e-Gulshan hostel for Orphan girls by J&K Yateem Trust, Wathora, Gopalpora. The event was a heart-touching initiative bringing smile on the faces of these well-deserving girls form the orphanage . The girls performed naats pleasing everyone’s ears and touching every soul.Apart from a delicious iftar meal, the girls were presented with gifts leaving them all smiles. There was also a free health check-up from Paras Healthcare.The entire Mirchi team was present at the event along…

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04

Apr

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Lok Sabah Elections 2024 : DEO Kupwara takes review of Polling station preparations , accessibility

Kupwara, April 4 : In order to review the progress of preparations being put in place with regard to Polling station preparations , accessibility for upcoming Lok Sabha Elections in Kupwara district , a meeting on Thursday was held under the Chairpersonship of the District Election Officer (DEO) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan (IAS) at Mini- Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex here.The DEO took a detailed appraisal from Nodal Officer welfare, ACD Kupwara and BDOs about the arrangements being made at Polling Stations, their accessibility and AMFs.On the occasion, the DEO directed, Nodal officer Polling stations/ BDOs, to check…

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04

Apr

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

DC Kupwara reviews arrangements for celebration of upcoming religious festivals

Kupwara, April 4, The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan (IAS) Thursday, chaired a meeting of Officers at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here to review the arrangements for the celebration of upcoming religious festivals of different communities including Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus in the district. The Deputy Commissioner reviewed comprehensive arrangements to be put in place for the observance of Shab-e-Qadr, Friday following and celebration of Eid ul Fitr, Baisakhi and Navratra in the district. Addressing the meeting, DC emphasized upon all the officers to ensure availability of all requisite services and facilities to the people…

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04

Apr

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Police arrests 02 drug peddlers in Handwara; Contraband substances recovered

Handwara, April 04 :Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police Handwara has arrested 02 drug peddlers in Handwara, recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police party of Police station Handwara headed by SHO Handwara established Naka at Chotipora . During checking two persons namely Suhail Ahmad Shagoo S/O Habibullah Shagoo R/O Phorupeth and Javid Ahmad Sheikh S/O Ab Ahad Sheikh R/O Hanga were apprehended and upon their search 23 gms of charas like substance was recovered from their possession. Accordingly, Case under relevant sections of law have been registered at police station Handwara…

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03

Apr

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top StoriesDC Kupwara, District Administration Kupwara, 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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03

Apr

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

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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31

Mar

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

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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