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SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 25: A group of progressive farmers from different districts of Kashmir division was today flagged-off by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Mohammad Alyas Khateeb for an interstate exposure cum training program.

The five days training program has been organised by Deputy Directorate of Agriculture (Trainings) under NMAET (ATMA) interstate 2024- 25

The Director while interacting with the farmers on the occasion, said that the training program has been organised for making the farmers aware of the latest technologies for commercial farming, realtime trends in farming and cultivation of different agriculture crops on scientific lines.

He said skilled human resource and capacity building of farmers are among the department’s priorities.

Khateeb impressed upon the progressive farmers to interact with the agriculture scientists, experts, and extension functionaries to get acquainted with upto date methodologies in crop cultivation on scientific lines.

He asked the farmers to enhance their technical skills in the field of crop farming and to adopt the advanced technologies after learning from such training/exposure visits.

Many farmers on the occasion expressed their gratitude to the department for this opportunity. They said the tour would enhance their knowledge and skills.

Senior officers of the department were present on the occasion.

KISHTWAR, DECEMBER 25: A district-level event was organized at the District Administration Complex, Mini Secretariat Kishtwar, to celebrate the inauguration of 10,000 new M-PACS, Dairy and Fishery Cooperative Societies across the nation.

The event was aligned with the mega event held at ICAR, Pusa Road, New Delhi, which was graced by the Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, Amit Shah.

Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan was the Chief Guest of the district-level event. The program was organized by the Deputy Registrar, Cooperative Societies (Agri.) Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal.

The event witnessed participation from Dairy and Fishery Cooperative Societies newly registered in the district. All participants connected virtually to the mega event held in New Delhi.

The Deputy Commissioner distributed registration certificates to the newly established Dairy Cooperatives and commended the contributions made by Cooperatives to the economy.

The event was also attended by the Assistant Director of Fisheries, Kishtwar, representatives from CMS, PACS and officials from the Department of Cooperatives.

UDHAMPUR, DECEMBER 25: Cooperative Department Udhampur on Wednesday hosted a mega event to mark the inauguration of 10,000 new PACS, Dairy, Fishery Cooperative Societies by Union Home and Cooperative Minister Amit Shah.

The district administration organised live streaming of the National event envisaging the vision of “Sahakar-se-Samradhi.”

The district level program was presided over by Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai and attended by the members of the local Cooperative Societies associated with dairy, sheep rearing, Agriculture, banking and other sectors.

The DC handed over registration certificates to newly registered PACS (Primary Agriculture Cooperative Society) and a Sheep FPO in the cooperative sector.

The move envisages to implement the ambitious plan of covering all the Panchayats/ villages in the country with multipurpose PACS, Dairy, Fishery cooperative societies.

NOWSHERA, DECEMBER 25: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, attended the 81st Salana Barsi (Annual Remembrance) of Sant Baba Sunder Singh Ji at Gurudwara Yaadgar Sant Baba Sunder Singh Ji in Naniyal, Nowshera today.

The event was marked by spiritual fervor and witnessed the participation of a large number of devotees.

During the program, members of the Gurudwara Committee raised concerns regarding the need for better road connectivity and water supply in the area.

Addressing the gathering, the Dy CM assured the committee and the devotees that their demands would be fulfilled at the earliest.

The Deputy Chief Minister highlighted the contributions of Sant Baba Sunder Singh Ji towards promoting harmony and spiritual awakening. He emphasized the government’s commitment towards addressing public grievances and ensuring holistic development in all regions.

The event concluded with prayers and langar (community meal), symbolizing the spirit of unity and service. The local community expressed gratitude to the DyCM for his presence and assurance of support.

Srinagar, Dec 25: The Cyber Police Kashmir has issued a stern warning to social media influencers and YouTubers, cautioning them against endorsing betting applications, fraudulent investment schemes, and fake work-from-home job offers.

Taking to the micro-blogging platform X, the Cyber Police Kashmir emphasized the legal consequences of such actions. “Attention Social Media Influencers & YouTubers: Refrain from promoting betting apps, fraudulent investment schemes, or fake work-from-home job offers. Such actions not only mislead the public but are also punishable under the law,” read their post.

The police stated that they are actively monitoring these activities and assured strict legal action against those found guilty of promoting such platforms. They urged influencers to act responsibly and appealed to the public to report any suspicious activities.

This move comes amidst rising concerns over the increasing promotion of fraudulent schemes on digital platforms, which has led to significant financial losses for unsuspecting individuals.

Cyber Police Kashmir reiterated its commitment to ensuring a safe and secure digital environment and encouraged citizens to remain vigilant against online scams.

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 16: Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhawan today hosted a cultural evening to commemorate the Jharkhand Day, which was celebrated on 15th November. Students, Security personnel and residents of Jharkhand were the special invitees on the occasion.

In his address, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha spoke on the rich history of Jharkhand and recalled the valuable contribution of the social reformers, freedom fighters, litterateurs, farmers, artistes and great personalities of Jharkhand.

“Since ancient times in India, we have believed in maintaining a balance between nature and humankind. Jharkhand Day celebration today provided us an opportunity to reaffirm our pledge to protect and conserve natural resources,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor highlighted that the natural beauty, cultural richness, diversity of Jharkhand and entrepreneurial approach of its people is making rich contributions to India’s growth.

“Jharkhand literally means ‘the land of forests’. It is home to social reformers and freedom fighters like Bhagwan Birsa Munda and Tilka Manjhi. May this sacred land scale new heights of progress and prosperity in the coming years,” he said.

On the occasion, traditional folk dance and musical performances by the artists were organized to celebrate the glorious cultural heritage of Jharkhand.

JAMMU, OCTOBER 11: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Shailendra Kumar, today held a comprehensive review meeting to review the physical and financial progress on projects being executed under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), CAPEX budget, NABARD and the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).

Mission Director HADP, Director Agriculture Jammu, Director Horticulture Jammu, Director Command Area Development Jammu, Director Finance APD, Secretary APD, Director Planning APD, Managing Director JKAGROS, Director Research SKUAST-J, Joint Directors of Agriculture and allied departments, Deputy Director Planning, Scientists from SKUAST-J, Chief Agriculture Officers and Chief Horticulture officers from all districts of Jammu division attended the meeting.

During the meeting, the officers presented detailed updates on implementation status, challenges encountered and strategies to expedite pending activities under these schemes.

The Principal Secretary emphasized the importance of ensuring timely execution and fund utilization under all schemes, while also addressing challenges faced in project implementation.

Shailendra Kumar reviewed the significant advancements made under HADP, which has been instrumental in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and improving farmers’ livelihoods. He observed that special attention has been given to ensure the expenditure under HADP, CSS and CAPEX projects align with the overall goal of infrastructure development in the sector. He also had detailed discussion on CSS projects, focusing on key flagship schemes like PDMC, SMAM, RAD, RKVY, PKVY, ATMA, NFSM and others aimed at boosting rural prosperity.

The Principal Secretary directed all the departments to work in close coordination to meet the set targets for the fiscal year and ensure the benefits reach the grassroots level. He also stressed the need for proper monitoring mechanisms and regular updates on the progress of all projects.

The review included a specific assessment of the Baba Jitto Irrigation Project, with a call for increased focus on Rainfed Area Development.

The meeting concluded with an actionable plan aimed at accelerating the completion of ongoing projects, reinforcing the commitment to enhance the agricultural ecosystem in the region.

SRINAGAR OCTOBER 05:- On the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Syed Ahmad Kataria today visited the Ziyarat Dastgeer Sahib Saraibala Amirakadal to finalize the arrangements made for smooth conduct of annual Urs of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA) at the Ziyarat.

During the visit, the ADC stressed the Officers of all line Departments and other stakeholders to ensure that all necessary arrangements are put in place well in advance to facilitate the devotees visiting the Ziyarat during Urs days.

While reviewing the arrangements made by concerned departments , the ADC emphasized uninterrupted power and water supplies at the Shrine besides ensuring proper sanitation and cleanliness measures around the venue particularly during Urs days.

Regarding medical facilities during Urs days the Department of Health was asked to set up a first aid cum Medical Camp at the shrine.

The ADC also asked for ensuring proper functioning of street lights and smooth regulation of traffic movement in the area during auspicious days of Urs.

On the occasion, the ADC also interacted with the members of Shrine Management and sought details about the requirements for the Urs.

The Senior Officers of Police and Civil Administration accompanied the ADC during the visit.