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Lok Sabha elections-2024: Election staff at Kupwara  get training in Poll Expense Monitoring

Lok Sabha elections-2024: Election staff at Kupwara get training in Poll Expense Monitoring

Kupwara, March 20 : In order to explain the role and responsibility of various teams constituted to keep an eye on poll expenditure and the model code of conduct (MCC) during the upcomming Lok sabha elections, the District administration Kupwara on Tuesday held a special training workshop for poll staff to ensure vigil of poll expenditure. Members of expenditure Monitoring team, Assistant Expenditure Observors, video Survilance teams, and video viewing teams participated in the training session. Chairing the session, Nodal Officer Elections/ NLMT Sameer Jan said that all team members should be acquainted with the methodology to calculate the poll…
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Lok Sabha Elections-2024: VAFs under SVEEP  organized in different educational Zones of Kupwara district

Lok Sabha Elections-2024: VAFs under SVEEP organized in different educational Zones of Kupwara district

Kupwara, March 20, In an endeavour to extend electoral literacy to adult populations, District Nodal Officer SVEEP Kupwara, today organized awareness programs in different educational Zones across the district.Community members, general public and students participated in the events held at different Zones of the district including Khumryal , Langate, Mawar, Vilgam, Bahadurkote, Rajwar and Sogam.Awareness Forums (VAFs) are informal forums for generating discussions and awareness around the electoral process
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Lok Sabha Elections-2024: Training imparted  to Sector Officers at Kupwara

Lok Sabha Elections-2024: Training imparted to Sector Officers at Kupwara

Kupwara, March 20: The District Election Officer (DEO), Kupwara Wednesday organized a training session for the Sectoral Officers in the conference Hall of DC Office Complex Kupwara.The training was imparted by Nodal Officer Elections/ NLMT, Sameer Jan.National Level master Trainer, briefed the Sector officers thoroughly about the responsibilities during the forthcoming election and urged them to put forth every effort to make Lok Sabha elections smooth and successful. The Sector Officers were acquainted with essential skills and knowledge to ensure the smooth conduct of the electoral process. Participants actively engaged in interactive sessions and practical demonstrations to enhance their understanding…
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Amid forecast for wet spell from March 21, night temp rises in Kashmir

Amid forecast for wet spell from March 21, night temp rises in Kashmir

Srinagar, March 20: Amid forecast for rains and snow on March 21-22, night temperature recorded a rise at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. While generally dry weather has been forecast during the next 24 hours, a meteorological department official here told GNS that there is possibility of light to moderate rain/snow at many places with thunder/lightning & gusty winds over plains of Kashmir and Jammu division from March 21-22. On March 23, he said, weather is expected to be generally dry weather and on March 24, partly to generally cloudy weather is expected with light rain/snow at…
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DEO Kupwara convenes meeting with representatives of political parties

DEO Kupwara convenes meeting with representatives of political parties

Kupwara, March 19: The District Election Officer (DEO) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan (IAS), today chaired a meeting with representatives from various political parties at the Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex here. The meeting was attended by representatives from different political parties.The objective of the meeting was to underscore the importance of adhering to the highest ethical standards outlined in the Model Code of Conduct, and other applicable guidelines of ECI in view of the forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections, 2024. At the outset, the DEO called for strict implementation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and urged all Political parties…
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Night temp drops at most places in Kashmir

Night temp drops at most places in Kashmir

Srinagar, Mar 19 : Amid forecast for generally cloudy weather with possibility of light rain/snow from March 21, night temperature recorded a drop at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 2.5°C against 3.5°C on the previous night which was below normal by 2.2°C for the summer capital of JK for this time of the year.Qazigund recorded a minimum of 2.2°C against 2.8°C on the previous night and it was 1.4°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir, he said.Pahalgam recorded a low of minus…
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Maria Samuel’s Inspiring Entrepreneurial Journey: Leading Gulmarg Ski Academy to New Heights and Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders

Maria Samuel’s Inspiring Entrepreneurial Journey: Leading Gulmarg Ski Academy to New Heights and Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders

Srinagar, Maria Samuel, a dedicated entrepreneur, has steered the Gulmarg Ski Academy to unparalleled success, establishing it as a symbol of excellence in winter sports. From its beginning, the academy has been renowned for its outstanding infrastructure and comprehensive training programs. Maria's visionary leadership has empowered enthusiasts to achieve new heights of success, solidifying the academy as a stronghold of winter sports.Maria's journey is marked by determination, dedication, and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. Recognized for her contributions, she received the Woman Entrepreneur 2021 award from Kotak Mahindra Bank and the WEE Group. Beyond professional achievements, Maria's philanthropy during the…
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LS elections 2024: DC Kupwara visits Handwara, conducts comprehensive inspection of Strong room,  Polling Stations, Election control Room, Development works

LS elections 2024: DC Kupwara visits Handwara, conducts comprehensive inspection of Strong room, Polling Stations, Election control Room, Development works

Kupwara, March, 17: The Deputy Commisioner (DC) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan on Sunday visited Handwara where she conducted a comprehensive inspection of election Strong room, Polling Stations and Election control Room at Handwara.The inspection was aimed to evaluate the preparedness for upcoming Lok Sabha election 2024 in the district.Accompanied by SSP Handwara, Dawood Ayoob, ADC Handwara, Aziz Ahmad Rather and Executive Engineer Handwara, Farooq Ahmad Shah, DC undertook a comprehensive visit to several polling stations including Poling Station established at Government Boys Higher Secondary School Handwara and Polling station of Government Girls Higher Secondary School Handwara, where DC took appraisal…
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General Elections to Lok Sabha-2024: Training for Zonal, Sectoral Magistrates held at Bandipora

General Elections to Lok Sabha-2024: Training for Zonal, Sectoral Magistrates held at Bandipora

BANDIPORA, MARCH 16: In run-up to upcoming Lok Sabha elections-2024, the District Administration Bandipora today organised a training program for zonal and sectoral magistrates at Town Hall, here. The training program was aimed to equip zonal and sectoral magistrates with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to oversee the electoral process effectively.The training was presided over by DEO/DC Bandipora Shakeel Ul Rehman.Nodal Officer MCC/ADC Umar Shafi Pandit, ERO/ACR Shabir Ahmad Wani, and DyDEO Mohammad Rafeeq Bhat were also present on the occasion. During the program, specific duties and powers of sectoral and zonal magistrates were discussed, emphasizing their pivotal roles…
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DC Kupwara reviews implementation of Food Safety Standard rules

DC Kupwara reviews implementation of Food Safety Standard rules

KUPWARA, MARCH 16: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan today convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the implementation of the Food safety & Standard Act (FSSA), 2006. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner impressed upon the concerned officers to ensure strict implementation of the Food Safety rules so that the consumers get healthy and hygienic food items. She stressed upon the Food Safety officers to intensify market inspections in the district especially in major towns to curb the unhygienic practices by erring food business operators. Earlier, the meeting held a threadbare discussion regarding various measures put in place…
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