DC Kathua reviews implementation of PMEGP, JKREGP schemes

Directs banks, departments to expedite disposal of pending eligible cases KATHUA, MARCH 16(PTK): Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma, today chaired a meeting of officers from stakeholder departments at the DC Office Complex here to review the progress achieved under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and Jammu and Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP)….

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Over 150 passengers evacuated safely from snowbound Sinthan Top; DC Kishtwar leads swift rescue operation

KISHTWAR, MARCH 16(PTK): In a swift and coordinated rescue operation, the District Administration Kishtwar, spearheaded by the Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma successfully evacuated more than 150 passengers stranded at Sinthan Top after heavy snowfall disrupted traffic and left several vehicles trapped on the route. Acting promptly, the Deputy Commissioner rushed to the spot along…

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Javid Dar visits Zawoora CoE; emphasises research-based practices to support farmers, boost horticulture sector

SRINAGAR, MARCH 16(PTK): Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today visited the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Horticulture at Zawoora to review its functioning and assess the technological interventions being adopted to enhance the horticultural crop productivity in the Kashmir Valley. The Minister took stock…

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CM Omar Abdullah reviews stock position of LPG, petrol and essential commodities amid middle-east crisis; reviews arrangements for Eid, Navratras

Directs strict vigil against hoarding, black marketing; asks administration to keep public regularly informed SRINAGAR, MARCH 16(PTK): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the stock position of essential commodities and petroleum products in Jammu and Kashmir in view of the upcoming festivals of Eid and Navratras and the prevailing geopolitical…

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CS reviews youth sports initiatives, emphasises wider participation across J&K

Over 35 lakh youth already engaged in sports activities this year JAMMU, MARCH 16(PTK): Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the performance of the Youth Services & Sports Department and the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council, with a special focus on expanding youth engagement in sports and creative activities…

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CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates Tulip Festival–2026 in Srinagar

Throws open Asia’s largest Tulip Garden for visitors SRINAGAR MARCH 16(PTK): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday inaugurated the annual Tulip Festival–2026 here at the iconic Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden situated at the foothills of the Zabarwan, marking the arrival of the spring season in the Kashmir Valley. With the inauguration of the festival, Asia’s…

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