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District Administration Kupwara Organizes Workshop for Gulabposh Project Implementation in collaboration with Piramal Foundation.

District Administration Kupwara Organizes Workshop for Gulabposh Project Implementation in collaboration with Piramal Foundation.

District Administration Kupwara Organizes Workshop for Gulabposh Project Implementation in collaboration with Piramal Foundation.The Piramal Foundation Team Kupwara conducted a district-level workshop and training session at the ICDS office in Kupwara, focusing on the implementation of the Gulabposh project: "Nurturing Futures,  Empowering Communities:  Assessing Anganwadi Centres for Brighter Beginnings". The event was attended by prominent officials and stakeholders, including ADC Kupwara, Mr. Gh Nabi Bhat (JKAS); PO ICDS, Mr. Hakeem Tanveer (JKAS); Lecturer DIET, Mr. Mohd Amin Khan; and Dr. Amir, Medical Officer RBSK, alongside supervisors and Health and Nutrition Mobilisers from ICDS projects.During the workshop, ADC Mr. Gh Nabi…
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FIELD TRIP TO GULMARG ORGANISED BY INDIAN ARMY FOR WOMEN OF KUPWARA

FIELD TRIP TO GULMARG ORGANISED BY INDIAN ARMY FOR WOMEN OF KUPWARA

Kupwara 31 Jul 2023: As part of the outreach initiatives of Indian Army, Kupwara Terriers a field trip to the famous tourist place Gulmarg was organized for 80 females who are working at Various Skill development centers for preparing Indian National flags under Mission Tiranga in Kupwara. These Women were thrilled with the awe inspiring beauty of Gulmarg and enjoyed their visit. Most of these women belong to economically weaker sections of society and normally would not be able make such trips due to cost and other restrictions. These initiatives go a long way in widening the learning and social…
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DDC Kupwara chairs Mega Block Diwas at Keran

DDC Kupwara chairs Mega Block Diwas at Keran

DDC Kupwara chairs Mega Block Diwas at KeranDirects officers to ensure outreach of Government welfare schemes KUPWARA, JULY 27: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan today chaired a Mega Block Diwas at Dak Banglow Keran of district Kupwara to hear the issues and grievances of the general public at their doorsteps.SSP Kupwara, Yougal Manhas; BDC Chairperson Keran, CMO, CAO, DIO, AD Food, AD Fisheries, Tehsildar, BDO, Engineers from Jal Shakti, PDD, R&B, besides, PRIs and people in large number attended the Block Diwas function.Addressing the function, the DDC said that district Kupwara, especially border areas like Keran, offers…
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DC Kupwara visits Khumryal (Lolab) to take on-spot assesment of restoration work of bridge

DC Kupwara visits Khumryal (Lolab) to take on-spot assesment of restoration work of bridge

DC Kupwara visits Khumryal (Lolab) to take on-spot assesment of restoration work of bridge KUPWARA, JULY 27 : Deputy Commisioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan (IAS) Thursday morning visited Khumryal to take on- the spot assesment of restoration work on Khumryal bridge which is being undertaken by R& B Division Kupwara. A wing wall of Khumryal bridge which connects Lolab Sub Division with District Headquarters Kupwara, was damaged by flash floods triggered in Nallah Kalaroos on the intervening night of July 26, 27 due to cloudbursts and heavy rains. The Deputy Commisioner directed R&B Sub Division Kupwara to restore this important bridge…
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DC Kupwara Ayushi Sudan reviews progress under FRA

DC Kupwara Ayushi Sudan reviews progress under FRA

KUPWARA, JULY 22 : The Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan( IAS)Saturday chaired a meeting of members of SDLC (Sub Divisional Level Committee) and DLC (District Level Committee) to discuss various issues related to progress/disposal of claims under Forest Rights Act. The DFO Kamraj, Zahid Mougal who is Nodal officer FRA informed that 538 individual claims and 140 Community claims have been received and are under process at SDLC or FRC level. The Deputy Commisioner Kupwara while stressing on coordinated approach for effective implementation of Forest Rights Act, Said that all the pending FRA cases should be disposed-off within a timeline…
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Pulwama attack: Casual labour of Forest deptt succumbs

Pulwama attack: Casual labour of Forest deptt succumbs

Srinagar, Jul 19: A causal labourer, who along with a Forester was shot at by terrorists, succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, officials said. An official told the news agency— that a casual labourer identified as Imran Yousuf Wani of Charar-e-Sharief succumbed to his injuries at SMHS hospital. Imran had a bullet injury in thigh and was undergoing treatment at SMHS hospital, police earlier said in a statement issued to KNO. Police had said that the deceased and a Forester identified as Jahangir Ahmad Chechi from Chadoora were fired upon by the terrorists at Bangender bridge in Pulwama—(KNO)
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Eco-Parks become major tourist attractions in Kupwara,

Eco-Parks become major tourist attractions in Kupwara,

Witness surge in tourist footfall, promote livelihood for the local people KUPWARA, July 5: Eco-tourism parks developed by the Forest department in Kamraj forest division of Kupwara district are witnessing a huge visitor’s influx these days owing to the forest department’s successful initiatives to develop Eco-tourism infrastructure and provide livelihood opportunities to several rural households. Nagriwari Eco Park at Hatmulla, Kairwan Eco-Park at Dever and Satbaran Eco-Park at Lastiyal Kalaroose have become sure stops, most preferred Eco-tourism and biodiversity-tourism attractions in Kupwara district. People are seen spending their quality time with their family and friends in these Eco-Parks developed under…
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DC Kupwara Ayushi Sudan reviews progress of Aspirational District programme

DC Kupwara Ayushi Sudan reviews progress of Aspirational District programme

DC Kupwara Ayushi Sudan reviews progress of Aspirational District programme,Emphasizes for saturation in all Key performace indicators in stipulated time frame KUPWARA, JULY 3: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, Monday convened a meeting of concerned District officers to review the progress achieved under different indicators of Aspirational District programme and Aspirational Blocks Programme at Meeting hall of DC office complex Kupwara. The meeting held threadbare discussion and reviewed the progress achieved under Health, Education, Agriculture & Water Resources, Financial Inclusion and Skill development and Basic infrastructure. After taking a comprehensive review of all the indicators and sectors, Ayushi…
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Release salary of all employees, pending wages of adhoc & daily wagers before Eid : Former MP Fayaz Mir

Release salary of all employees, pending wages of adhoc & daily wagers before Eid : Former MP Fayaz Mir

Kupwara: Former Member Parliament Rajya Sabha Mir Mohammad Fayaz on Sunday has demanded release of salaries to all employees including adhoc, daily wagers and all other temporary employees of Jammu and Kashmir before the Eid ul Adha 2023. Mir, urged the LG Government J&K to release the pay of the employees in advance as the Eid ul Adha is around the corner and the arrangements for Eid preparations are to be made in these days. Mir further added, that a large number of Adhoc ,Dailly wagers and temporary/need base employees are without wages together thus it would be great injustice…
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Arms, Ammo Alongside 55 Packets of Brown-sugar Recovered from Slain Militant Group in Machil Kala Jungle Operation: Army

Arms, Ammo Alongside 55 Packets of Brown-sugar Recovered from Slain Militant Group in Machil Kala Jungle Operation: Army

Kupwara, Jun 22 : A huge cache of arms and ammunition alongside fifty-five packets of brown-sugar was recovered from a militant group killed in an operation in Machil sector, army said here on Friday. The army hailed the operation, launched by it in 'Kala Jungle' in Machil sector of Kupwara, as a major breakthrough against militants by the security forces. The operation, as per an army officer, led to the neutralization of a militant group (of four militants) and recovery of weaponry including 09 AK-47 rifles, 14 AK magazines, Fourteen magazines capable of housing ammunition for AK-47 rifles. "The weaponry…
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