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Udhampur gears up for 3-day historic Devika Baisakhi mela DC reviews arrangements UDHAMPUR, MARCH 16: The District Administration Udhampur has started preparations for the for three-day historic Devika Baisakhi Mela, commencing from April 14, 2026. To ensure smooth and successful conduct of the event a meeting of district officers and prominent citizens was held today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Minga Sherpa here at Conference Hall DC Office Complex. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr. Umesh Shan; Additional SP Sandeep Bhat; GM DIC Kishore Singh Katoch; officers from line departments, besides representatives from Beopar Mandal and civil society. The meeting held detailed deliberations on arrangements related to security, safe drinking water, power supply, sanitation, traffic management and first-aid services to facilitate the devotees and visitors expected to turn up in large numbers at the mela. The PHE and Civic authorities were asked to make adequate arrangements for drinking water and oversee sanitation and cleanliness. Chief Medical Officer was directed to deploy a team of doctors along with an ambulance to provide prompt healthcare services to visitors. Similarly, the Executive Engineer PDD was instructed to ensure uninterrupted power supply, while the Police Department would make necessary security and traffic arrangements at the mela venue. Other matters, including the finalization of cultural programmes, establishment of a control room, deployment of magistrates and medical teams and availability of fire tenders were also discussed at the meeting.

March 17, 2026 9:21 am

District-level floriculture event held at Udhampur under CSS–MIDH UDHAMPUR, MARCH 16: Department of Floriculture, Gardens & Parks, Udhampur today organized a District-Level event under CSS-MIDH at Udhampur. Deputy Commissioner, Minga Sherpa graced the occasion as the chief guest and formally inaugurated the programme. The event was organized under the guidance of Director Floriculture Vivek Modi, with the objective of promoting commercial floriculture, enhancing environmental beautification and empowering farmers through sustainable livelihood opportunities. The event was attended by Joint Director Floriculture Vikrant Sharma, Deputy Director Floriculture Sunil Singh, Assistant Floriculture Officer Pawan Kumar, Senior Scientist & Head KVK Reasi Dr. Banarasi Lal, Scientist Dr. Sanjay Koushal, Chief Horticulture Officer, District Agriculture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, besides other officers and officials of Agriculture and allied departments. More than 300 farmers and stakeholders associated with floriculture and allied sectors participated enthusiastically in the programme. On the occasion, the DC inspected various stalls showcasing floriculture products, innovative cultivation techniques and government initiatives of Agriculture and allied departments. He also interacted with participating farmers and exhibitors and appreciated their efforts in adopting modern agricultural practices. While addressing the gathering, the DC emphasized the importance of such programmes in creating awareness among the public about various government schemes related to floriculture, agriculture and allied sectors. He highlighted that commercial floriculture holds immense potential to enhance farmers’ income while contributing to environmental beautification and sustainable development. Meanwhile, Assistant Floriculture Officer briefed the farmers about various Centrally Sponsored schemes available under the floriculture sector. Joint Director Floriculture Vikrant Sharma assured the farming community of every possible support from the department to promote floriculture activities in the district. Later, the chief guest distributed appreciation certificates to progressive farmers in recognition of their dedication and achievements in the field of floriculture.

March 17, 2026 9:20 am

उधमपुर, 28 फरवरी: उपायुक्त उधमपुर मिंगा शेरपा ने आज गवर्नमेंट मेडिकल कॉलेज (जीएमसी) उधमपुर के संबद्ध अस्पताल का दौरा किया और सर्वाइकल कैंसर के खिलाफ राष्ट्रीय एचपीवी अभियान का शुभारंभ किया। इस अवसर पर मेडिकल कॉलेज के प्राचार्य, मुख्य चिकित्सा अधिकारी, संबद्ध अस्पताल के चिकित्सा अधीक्षक तथा स्वास्थ्य एवं चिकित्सा शिक्षा विभाग के अन्य वरिष्ठ अधिकारी उपस्थित रहे। दौरे के दौरान उपायुक्त ने अस्पताल के विभिन्न अनुभागों का निरीक्षण किया, जिनमें ओपीडी, सीटी स्कैन, एक्स-रे, डायग्नोस्टिक यूनिट, सर्जिकल यूनिट, जनरल मेडिसिन विभाग और ट्रॉमा सेंटर शामिल हैं। उपायुक्त ने जीएमसी प्रशासन के साथ एक विस्तृत समीक्षा बैठक की अध्यक्षता भी की, जिसमें संबद्ध अस्पताल के समग्र कार्य संचालन का मूल्यांकन किया गया। बैठक में स्टाफ की उपलब्धता, ओपीडी सेवाएं, बुनियादी ढांचे की स्थिति, दवाइयों और जांच सुविधाओं की उपलब्धता के साथ-साथ 200 बिस्तरों वाले जिला अस्पताल के निर्माण और जीएमसी के अस्थायी भवन के निर्माण कार्यों की प्रगति की समीक्षा की गई। समयपालन और मरीजों को अनुकूल सेवाएं प्रदान करने के महत्व पर जोर देते हुए उपायुक्त ने अस्पताल प्रशासन को सेवाओं की समयबद्ध उपलब्धता सुनिश्चित करने तथा परिसर में स्वच्छता और साफ-सफाई बनाए रखने के निर्देश दिए।

March 1, 2026 1:42 pm

Mediation For The Nation 2.0 DLSA Udhampur intensifies awareness activities UDHAMPUR, FEBRUARY 07: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Udhampur has initiated a publicity drive to spread awareness about the nationwide initiative “Mediation For The Nation 2.0” pursuant to the directions from the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority. The campaign undertaken under the Chairmanship of Kalpana Revo, Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairperson DLSA Udhampur) and supervision of Secretary, DLSA Sumati Sharma, to sensitize the public, particularly litigants, to the benefits and advantages of mediation as an effective Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism. In this regard, DLSA Udhampur organized a series of campaigns and programs to promote Mediation 2.0. Posters were put up at prominent locations, including DC Office, District Court Complex, prominent chowks and in other parts of the Township, as well as Tehsils Ramnagar, Majalta and Chenani. The PLVs engaged with the public, explaining mediation benefits and processes. An awareness camp was held by Panel Lawyers of Tehsil Legal Services Committee Chenani, focusing on free legal aid services and Mediation 2.0. Campaigns were conducted at Slathia Chowk, Dhar Road and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park, Gole Market, highlighting mediation’s role in peaceful dispute resolution, reducing litigation and promoting social harmony. Additionally, a legal awareness programme was conducted by TLSC Majalta, focusing on Mediation 2.0 and social welfare schemes, empowering students with knowledge on dispute resolution and entitlements. These initiatives aimed to educate the community about resolving disputes amicably through Mediation 2.0.

February 8, 2026 8:54 pm

GDC Udhampur enters strategic partnership with JKEDI to strengthen entrepreneurial and start-up ecosystem UDHAMPUR, FEBRUARY 07: Government Degree College Udhampur has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute- the District start-up cell, marking a significant step towards fostering entrepreneurship, innovation and skill-based learning among students. The MoU was formally signed by District Nodal Officer, JKEDI Udhampur Yash Paul and President, Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) Prof. Rakesh Singh, in the presence of the Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Kumar Verma, faculty members and officials from both institutions. The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Gurpreet Kour, NSS Programme Officer; Prof. Verinder Singh, Vice President, IIC; Prof. Kaku Ram, Convener, IIC and Meenakshi Sharma from JKEDI. The partnership aims to establish a comprehensive framework for entrepreneurial development and start-up-related services within the college. Under this collaboration, JKEDI will utilize its expertise to organize entrepreneurship awareness programmes, skill development workshops, hands-on training sessions, mentoring initiatives and incubation support. The alliance will also enable students to gain valuable insights into government schemes, the start-up ecosystem and best practices in enterprise creation and management. The MoU shall remain operational for a defined period and would be implemented through joint initiatives, continuous engagement and coordinated efforts between the two institutions.

February 8, 2026 8:53 pm

ADDC reviews progress of SBM-G works in Udhampur UDHAMPUR, FEBRUARY 04: Additional District Development Commissioner Udhampur, Jugal Kishore today chaired a meeting of officers and field functionaries of the Rural Development Department to review the progress of work on assets sanctioned under Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin(SBM-G) in the district. The meeting was attended by ACP Dr Ashwani Hansa, Executive Engineer REW, Sanjay Kumar and BDOs. The meeting reviewed implementation status, physical and financial progress and the on-ground impact of works executed under SBM-G in the district. The ADDC inquired about progress of tendering, allotment and status of work on the assets sanctioned under Annual Plan 2025-26. The BDOs were directed to expedite execution by mobilizing men and machinery and ensure completion of works within the stipulated timelines. The ADDC appreciated the BDOs who have identified sites for DEWATS and FSTPs and exhorted others to follow suit. Further, BDO Chenani, Kulwanta, Chanunta, Parlidhar, Udhampur and Ramnagar were directed to complete land identification of 1 FSTP in coordination with the concerned Tehsildars within one week time.

February 4, 2026 9:30 pm

*DLAC meeting on safe food & healthy diets held in Udhampur* _DC stresses on intensifying checking, awareness_ UDHAMPUR, FEBRUARY 02: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai today chaired a meeting of the District Level Advisory Committee (DLAC) on safe food and healthy diets in the Mini Conference Hall, DC Office Complex. While chairing the meeting, the DC emphasized the need to generate maximum public awareness regarding food safety, hygiene and adulteration through sustained and district-wide outreach activities. She directed the concerned departments to intensify market inspections across the district and enhance the collection of food samples by adopting scientific procedures.”Organize awareness programmes involving all stakeholders to educate people about the importance of safe food practices and maintaining a healthy diet’ the DC instructed officers. She further stressed strict enforcement of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and directed the Food Safety Department to intensify inspection of food establishments and initiate compounding proceedings against defaulters.

February 3, 2026 9:30 pm

अवैध खनन पर अंकुश लगाने हेतु उपायों की डीसी ने की समीक्षा उधमपुर, 28 जनवरी: उपायुक्त उधमपुर सलोनी राय ने आज जिले में अवैध खनन पर प्रभावी नियंत्रण हेतु गठित बहु-विभागीय जिला स्तरीय टास्क फोर्स सेल की बैठक की अध्यक्षता की और अब तक अपनाए गए प्रवर्तन उपायों की समीक्षा की। बैठक के दौरान उपायुक्त ने अवैध खनन से जुड़ी प्रवर्तन चुनौतियों की समीक्षा की तथा प्रभावी निगरानी एवं नियंत्रण के लिए रणनीतियों पर चर्चा की। उन्होंने खनन कानूनों एवं पर्यावरणीय मानदंडों के सख्त अनुपालन को सुनिश्चित करने हेतु नियामक तंत्र को और मजबूत करने पर बल दिया। उपायुक्त ने अधिकारियों को अवैध खनिज उत्खनन की पहचान और उसे रोकने के लिए सतर्क एवं सक्रिय दृष्टिकोण अपनाने के निर्देश दिए। शून्य सहनशीलता की नीति पर जोर देते हुए उन्होंने उल्लंघनकर्ताओं के खिलाफ सख्त कानूनी एवं दंडात्मक कार्रवाई करने के निर्देश दिए, ताकि भविष्य में ऐसे कृत्यों पर प्रभावी रोक लगाई जा सके। निगरानी व्यवस्था को और सुदृढ़ करने के लिए उपायुक्त ने निर्देश दिए कि खनिज परिवहन में लगे सभी वाहनों में जीपीएस उपकरण लगाए जाएं, जिससे वास्तविक समय में ट्रैकिंग सुनिश्चित हो सके और अनधिकृत परिवहन को रोका जा सके।

January 28, 2026 11:53 pm

उधमपुर पुलिस ने ड्रग तस्कर अरुण चौधरी की ₹35 लाख की संपत्ति कुर्क की; इस वर्ष दूसरी आवासीय संपत्ति की कुर्की उधमपुर पुलिस ने मादक पदार्थों की तस्करी में संलिप्त अरुण चौधरी पुत्र स्व. सुल्तान परवेज, निवासी क्रोवा, उधमपुर की लगभग ₹35 लाख मूल्य की संपत्ति को एनडीपीएस एक्ट की धारा 68(F) के तहत कुर्क किया है। यह कार्रवाई एफआईआर संख्या 245/2025, धारा 8/21/22 एनडीपीएस एक्ट, थाना उधमपुर में दर्ज मामले के संबंध में की गई है। कुर्क की गई संपत्ति में गांव क्रोवा स्थित एक आवासीय मकान तथा एक वाहन (मारुति सुज़ुकी वैगन-आर) शामिल है। यह कार्रवाई वर्तमान वर्ष के दौरान एनडीपीएस मामलों में उधमपुर पुलिस द्वारा किसी ड्रग तस्कर की दूसरी आवासीय संपत्ति की कुर्की है। जांच के दौरान विस्तृत वित्तीय जांच एवं बैकवर्ड लिंक विश्लेषण से यह सामने आया कि आरोपी ने उक्त संपत्ति नशीले पदार्थों के अवैध कारोबार से अर्जित धन से प्राप्त की थी। इन तथ्यों के आधार पर, आज जांच अधिकारी द्वारा आगे की कानूनी कार्रवाई हेतु कुर्की आदेश जारी किया गया। इस कार्रवाई के साथ ही, वर्ष 2025 में उधमपुर पुलिस द्वारा एनडीपीएस मामलों में कुर्क की गई कुल संपत्तियों का मूल्य लगभग ₹1.10 करोड़ हो गया है, जो नशा तस्करों के खिलाफ पुलिस की निरंतर और सख्त कार्रवाई को दर्शाता है।

January 28, 2026 11:52 pm

#PeopleFirst #UdhampurPolice डीआईजी उधमपुर–रियासी रेंज एवं एसएसपी उधमपुर द्वारा नवपदोन्नत चयन ग्रेड कांस्टेबलों को अलंकृत किया गया उधमपुर डीआईजी उधमपुर–रियासी रेंज सुश्री सारा रिज़वी, आईपीएस, ने एसएसपी उधमपुर श्री अमोद अशोक नागपुरे, आईपीएस, के साथ आज जिला पुलिस लाइन्स (डीपीएल), उधमपुर में आयोजित एक पिपिंग समारोह के दौरान जम्मू-कश्मीर पुलिस उधमपुर के नवपदोन्नत चयन ग्रेड कांस्टेबलों (एसजीसीटी) को उनके नए रैंक से अलंकृत किया। इस अवसर पर कुल 18 पुलिस कर्मियों को कांस्टेबल से चयन ग्रेड कांस्टेबल के पद पर पदोन्नत किया गया और समारोह के दौरान उन्हें औपचारिक रूप से उनके नए रैंक प्रदान किए गए। पिपिंग समारोह में जिला पुलिस उधमपुर के वरिष्ठ अधिकारी एवं अन्य पुलिस अधिकारी/कर्मचारी उपस्थित रहे। नवपदोन्नत अधिकारियों एवं उनके परिवारजनों को बधाई देते हुए डीआईजी उधमपुर–रियासी रेंज तथा एसएसपी उधमपुर ने विश्वास व्यक्त किया कि पदोन्नत कर्मी आगे भी जनता की सेवा में बढ़ी हुई जिम्मेदारी, समर्पण, अनुशासन और पेशेवर दक्षता के साथ अपने कर्तव्यों का निर्वहन करते रहेंगे।

January 17, 2026 4:43 pm
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Udhampur gears up for 3-day historic Devika Baisakhi mela DC reviews arrangements UDHAMPUR, MARCH 16: The District Administration Udhampur has started preparations for the for three-day historic Devika Baisakhi Mela, commencing from April 14, 2026. To ensure smooth and successful conduct of the event a meeting of district officers and prominent citizens was held today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Minga Sherpa here at Conference Hall DC Office Complex. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr. Umesh Shan; Additional SP Sandeep Bhat; GM DIC Kishore Singh Katoch; officers from line departments, besides representatives from Beopar Mandal and civil society. The meeting held detailed deliberations on arrangements related to security, safe drinking water, power supply, sanitation, traffic management and first-aid services to facilitate the devotees and visitors expected to turn up in large numbers at the mela. The PHE and Civic authorities were asked to make adequate arrangements for drinking water and oversee sanitation and cleanliness. Chief Medical Officer was directed to deploy a team of doctors along with an ambulance to provide prompt healthcare services to visitors. Similarly, the Executive Engineer PDD was instructed to ensure uninterrupted power supply, while the Police Department would make necessary security and traffic arrangements at the mela venue. Other matters, including the finalization of cultural programmes, establishment of a control room, deployment of magistrates and medical teams and availability of fire tenders were also discussed at the meeting.

March 17, 2026

District-level floriculture event held at Udhampur under CSS–MIDH UDHAMPUR, MARCH 16: Department of Floriculture, Gardens & Parks, Udhampur today organized a District-Level event under CSS-MIDH at Udhampur. Deputy Commissioner, Minga Sherpa graced the occasion as the chief guest and formally inaugurated the programme. The event was organized under the guidance of Director Floriculture Vivek Modi, with the objective of promoting commercial floriculture, enhancing environmental beautification and empowering farmers through sustainable livelihood opportunities. The event was attended by Joint Director Floriculture Vikrant Sharma, Deputy Director Floriculture Sunil Singh, Assistant Floriculture Officer Pawan Kumar, Senior Scientist & Head KVK Reasi Dr. Banarasi Lal, Scientist Dr. Sanjay Koushal, Chief Horticulture Officer, District Agriculture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, besides other officers and officials of Agriculture and allied departments. More than 300 farmers and stakeholders associated with floriculture and allied sectors participated enthusiastically in the programme. On the occasion, the DC inspected various stalls showcasing floriculture products, innovative cultivation techniques and government initiatives of Agriculture and allied departments. He also interacted with participating farmers and exhibitors and appreciated their efforts in adopting modern agricultural practices. While addressing the gathering, the DC emphasized the importance of such programmes in creating awareness among the public about various government schemes related to floriculture, agriculture and allied sectors. He highlighted that commercial floriculture holds immense potential to enhance farmers’ income while contributing to environmental beautification and sustainable development. Meanwhile, Assistant Floriculture Officer briefed the farmers about various Centrally Sponsored schemes available under the floriculture sector. Joint Director Floriculture Vikrant Sharma assured the farming community of every possible support from the department to promote floriculture activities in the district. Later, the chief guest distributed appreciation certificates to progressive farmers in recognition of their dedication and achievements in the field of floriculture.

March 17, 2026

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