poonch district

Jammu, February 20 A total of 41,944 claims have been received across Jammu and Kashmir under the Forest Rights Act, with 28,925 individual forest rights claims and 13,019 community forest rights claims, the Union Territory government informed the assembly on Friday.The Forest Rights Act...

Jammu, February 19 A total of 12,977 teaching positions are vacant across Jammu and Kashmir, and the School Education Department has not upgraded any schools since 2024, Education Minister Sakeena Itoo said on Thursday.In her written reply to a starred question by BJP MLA Shri Shakti Raj...

The Poonch District Social Welfare Department organized a first-of-its-kind Senior Recognition Ceremony in Poonch today to hear the grievances of senior citizens, address their concerns on the spot, and raise awareness about their health and well-being.The event was inaugurated by Poonch...

POONCH, February 17: Deputy Commissioner of Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma, chaired a district-level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) to review measures taken to curb drug abuse in the district.Senior Superintendent of Police, Shafket Hussain Bhat, and other district officers...

Jammu, February 17 The General Officer Commanding of the Army's White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, visited Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday and reviewed the security situation with field commanders.He also urged all ranks to remain vigilant and mission-ready at...

The Border Security Force (BSF) organized a "Nasha Mukti Abhiyan" (Drug-Free Campaign) as part of its Civic Action Programme in Khet Village, Tehsil Mandi, in the Poonch district, reaffirming its commitment to building a drug-free society.The programme saw enthusiastic participation from local...

Jammu, February 16 – J&K Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Monday ordered the reopening of 14 tourist spots across the Union Territory, including 11 in the Kashmir Valley and 3 in the Jammu division, which had been closed following the horrific massacre in Pahalgam.According to officials, the 11...

POONCH, February 15: Mahashivratri was celebrated with great devotion and spiritual fervor across the Poonch district, with thousands of devotees flocking to the revered Shiv Khori Temple to offer prayers.Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma paid his respects at the shrine and prayed for...

Poonch, February 14: The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Poonch, today commenced a five-day training program on Toy-Based Pedagogy for primary school teachers, aimed at strengthening foundational learning in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Over 80...

POONCH, FEBRUARY 12: The District Development Commissioner of Poonch inspected the work on NH-144A (Package-VIII) from Poonch to Bhatta Dhuriya and directed officials to expedite the execution by resolving pending issues.At Sheri Chawana, where work had been halted due to damage complaints...

In a concerted effort to engage young people in productive activities and steer them away from drugs and antisocial behavior, the Department of Social Welfare organized a one-day "Nasha Mukht Khel Mela" (Drug-Free Sports Festival) in Chandak, Poonch district, with enthusiastic participation from...

Jammu, February 11 A 16-year-old boy was injured in an explosion, reportedly caused by a rusted landmine that had drifted into a stream in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.Bilal Ahmad, a resident of Banpath village, was loading sand into a tractor at Battar...

Jammu, February 9 Police arrested four absconding individuals in Udhampur and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.In Udhampur district, police arrested three individuals who were wanted in various criminal cases and had been evading arrest for a considerable period...