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Day: March 16, 2025

  • Notorious Drug Peddler Arrested in Thanamandi, Heroin like Narcotics Substance Recovered

    Notorious Drug Peddler Arrested in Thanamandi, Heroin like Narcotics Substance Recovered

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    RAJOURI MAR 16:-In a continued action against drug peddlers, Rajouri Police has achieved a major success by apprehending a notorious drug Peddler in Thanamandi area.

    A Police Team from Police Station Thanamandi led by SHO Thanamandi arrested Mohd Tahir Naik S/O Abdul Salam Naik resident of Kote Behrote Thanamandi. During his Personal search 6.30 grams of heroin like Narcotics Substance recovered from his possession.

    In this regard a case FIR No. 34/2025 under Sections 8/21/22 NDPS Act has been registered at PS Thanamandi and further investigation is underway to uncover any links to a larger drug network in Rajouri.

  • DDC Rajouri resolves long-pending road issue in Darhal Inspects progress of ongoing development works

    DDC Rajouri resolves long-pending road issue in Darhal Inspects progress of ongoing development works

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    RAJOURI, MAR 16:- District Development Commissioner Abhishek Sharma today conducted an extensive tour of Darhal, where he resolved the long-pending issue of the NABARD funded SDH to Dara via Sagarawat road, paving the way for its execution.

    Following his intervention, the road construction is now in progress, bringing much-needed relief to the local populace.

    Meanwhile, the DDC also inspected the progress of the PMGSY road from Darhal to via Katemar, assessing the ongoing work and directing officials to expedite the project for timely completion.

    In addition, he met with public delegations, patiently hearing their concerns and resolving their grievances on the spot, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to responsive governance.

    Later, the DDC inspected several other ongoing developmental works in the area and emphasized the need for quality execution and adherence to deadlines to ensure public welfare. He also stressed the effective utilization of assets created under the Swachh Bharat Mission, directing officials to ensure their proper upkeep and functionality for sustained community benefit.

    Accompanying him during the visit were ACD Vijay kr Verma, Ex En PMGSY, Imtiaz Mir, Tehsildar Darhal, BDO Darhal, and other district and sectoral officers. They also provided updates on different projects and assured timely resolution of developmental challenges.

    The visit reaffirms the administration’s dedication to enhancing infrastructure and improving the quality of life for the people of Darhal.

  • National Conference sets up committee to review working of JMC wards ahead of ULB polls

    National Conference sets up committee to review working of JMC wards ahead of ULB polls

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    JAMMU MAR 16:-The National Conference on Sunday announced a 12-member committee to review the working of party units falling under Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) in view of the forthcoming Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

    The committee, which included former legislator Bimla Luthra and provincial president, Youth National Conference, Jammu, S Tejinder Singh, was constituted by National Conference provincial president, Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, a party spokesperson said.

    He said Jammu Province provincial secretary Pardeep Kumar Bali will act as the committee’s convener.

    The district presidents of Jammu Urban, Jammu Rural-A and Jammu Rural-B and all the concerned block presidents and district presidents of all wings shall coordinate with the committee in the reviewing process which shall be completed within a month, the spokesman said.

    Addressing the budget session of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly earlier on March 3, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the government is committed to strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRls) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) by ensuring timely elections at all levels.

    Earlier on February 27, the Jammu and Kashmir local bodies dedicated backward classes commission established on June 11, 2023 for the purpose of conducting empirical studies on OBC representation submitted its final recommendations to the government, brightening the chances of holding local bodies polls.

    Currently, the municipal bodies, panchayats and block development councils in Jammu and Kashmir are without elected representatives for a period of more than a year.

    The term of municipalities ended in October-November 2023, while the panchayats and block development councils completed their five-year term on January 9, 2024.(PTI)

  • Over 200 investors from outside J&K allotted land for setting up business units in UT

    Over 200 investors from outside J&K allotted land for setting up business units in UT

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    JAMMU MAR 16:– Over 200 investors from outside Jammu and Kashmir have been provided land in the industrial estates to set up their business units in Jammu and Kashmir in the past decade, official data said.

    The process of land acquisition by outside investors, mostly from Delhi, Haryana and Punjab, marked manifold increase after the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two Union Territories in August 2019.

    According to the data shared by the industries and commerce department, the majority of investors preferred Kathu and Samba districts in Jammu region to establish their firms compared to a very few businessmen showing interest in the Valley.

    Under the industrial policy 2016-26, a total of 28 businessmen from different parts of the country were allotted over 500 kanals of land to set up their units in the twin districts of Samba and Kathua. The allotment of land varies depending on the investment proposal.

    However, the introduction of the amended industrial policy 2021-30 after the abrogation of Article 370 saw businessmen from Delhi, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu also eyeing the region for investment.

    Almost 50 businessmen from Delhi have been allotted land in Jammu and Kashmir, followed by Haryana (45), Punjab (43), Uttar Pradesh (14), Maharashtra (nine) and seven each from Gujarat, Chandigarh, and Himachal Pradesh.

    The officials said the land for creation of industrial estates was placed at the disposal of the Industries & Commerce Department by the Revenue Department, which was then allocated to the aspiring entrepreneurs as per the established policy and procedures.

    Meanwhile, the Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said the focus sectors for the Industrial Policy 2021-30 included manufacturing, IT and ITeS, agriculture and food processing, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, infrastructure and real estate, skill development, tourism and hospitality, film tourism, horticulture and post-harvest management, renewable energy, handloom and handicrafts.

    Various policy initiatives are being taken up by the government to boost the industry sector and make it an investor-friendly destination, he said.

    Any business enterprise having 51 per cent stake held by women entrepreneurs shall qualify to apply for allotment in the designated industrial estate, he added.(PTI)

  • Dy CM reviews development works in Nowshera ; Retraites Govt’s Commitment towards accelerating development initiatives

    Dy CM reviews development works in Nowshera ; Retraites Govt’s Commitment towards accelerating development initiatives

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    NOWSHERA, MAR 16:-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today conducted an extensive visit to sites of various ongoing development works in Nowshera to assess the progress on these vital projects.

    He visited the Ashram, Town Hall, Shopping Complex, and Hospital Building in Nowshera. He emphasised the significance of timely completion of development works to enhance the public amenities.

    During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister inspected the quality of construction works and directed the executing agencies to expedite the pace of progress while maintaining high standards in work execution.

    He interacted with the officials and locals, seeking feedback on the infrastructural developments in the area.

    While reviewing the hospital building, he stressed the importance of equipping the facility with modern healthcare infrastructure to cater to the medical needs of the people.

    At the Shopping Complex, he discussed the measures to boost local business and ensure the project’s early completion for economic growth.

    Regarding the work on Town Hall, he emphasized creation of a vibrant public space for community engagements.

    The Deputy Chief Minister also visited the Ashram, where he assured complete support for further improving the facilities to benefit the residents and the visitors alike.

    The Deputy Chief Minister reiterated government’s commitment towards accelerating developmental projects for welfare of the people. He urged the officials to address any bottlenecks and ensure the projects are completed within the stipulated timelines.

    He was accompanied by ADC Nowshera, Babu Ram Tandon, Executive Engineer PWD and other district and sectoral officers, who provided updates on the progress of the ongoing works.

  • Traditional seven-day Holi Celebration concludes in Rajouri with Bhairav Devta procession.

    Traditional seven-day Holi Celebration concludes in Rajouri with Bhairav Devta procession.

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    RAJOURI MAR 16:-Seven-day-long traditional Holi celebrations concluded here at Rajouri last evening with Bhairav Devta procession followed by hundreds of youths.

    Nobody here in Rajouri knows since when the people of Rajouri have been celebrating Holi festival for seven days by taking out the procession of Bhairav Devta (except Tuesday), but the festival symbolizes communal harmony during the Holi festival.

    Holi here at Rajouri gets altogether a different colour when a man painted in black chases youths who run along with him and feel blessed when hit by the man (Bhairav Devta) with forceps in his hand.

    The man who plays the role of Bhairav Devta wears only underwear and comes out of Kali Mata temple followed by drummers after painting his body with black soot and paints using oils.
    He puts a turban like thing on his head with a ponytail attached to the turban. This pony tail is called “Paranda” in the local language.

    Elders of historic old Rajouri town though have no exact information about when this Bhairav Devta procession tradition was started, but are of the view that if the procession is not carried out in a certain year the people of Rajouri town may face natural calamities next year.

    According to a myth, once Rajouri town was gripped by an unidentified disease.
    and people had approached a Sadhu who told them to paint a man with black paint and have a round of the town followed by them.

    “The people in the town think that by celebrating this festival they are saved from evil. There is a temple in Rajouri which is dedicated to Bhairav Devta” said Vishal Dutta, President Bhairav Devta Committee.

    “According to belief, natural calamities struck the town whenever the procession was not carried out. So, our ancestors evolved a tradition to organise a Bhairav Devta procession every year”.

    The Man impersonating Bhairav Devta does not hit women and children. The secular nature of this festival is its biggest point.

    Bhairav Devta processions on the occasion of Holi festival bring joy to thousands of people in this town and solace to many with a hope that nothing would happen in the town.

    Like every year, elaborate security arrangements were made for the peaceful culmination of traditional Holi celebrations by the Civil and Police administrations.