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PR/DDI/J/4635// District Level awareness programme held at Block Khoon as part of Good Governance Week UDHAMPUR, DECEMBER 24: As part of the ongoing Good Governance Week, the Jammu & Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (JKKVIB) Udhampur on Wednesday organised a one-day district-level awareness programme at Block Khoon. The event aimed to generate awareness about the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and the J&K Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) being implemented by JKKVIB. The schemes offer financial assistance to unemployed youth and artisans for establishing their own businesses and manufacturing units. The programme was attended by Director RSETI, Lead District Manager SBI, Branch Manager J&K Bank Khoon, Ex-Sarpanchs and Panches and a large number of unemployed youth from the area. District Officer J&K KVIB, Yogesh Joshi welcomed all the participants and provided in-depth knowledge about the scope of schemes being implemented by J&K KVIB. He explained in detail the eligibility, documents required and the application filing process for seeking financial assistance under the twin schemes.

December 24, 2025 11:19 pm

Additional Registrar Cooperative Societies reviews functioning of Cooperative banks in Udhampur UDHAMPUR, DECEMBER 24: Under the “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” initiative and as part of the International Year of Cooperatives, a detailed field visit was undertaken by Additional Registrar Cooperative Societies, Jammu Division, Bal Krishan in district Udhampur. The visit aimed at strengthening cooperative institutions at the grassroots level and reviewing the implementation of key Cooperative sector initiatives. En-route, the Officer inaugurated a fertilizer retail shop at Krimachi, enhancing access to essential agricultural inputs for local farmers through the cooperative framework. Later, the Additional Registrar inspected the functioning of major cooperative banks including Devika Urban Cooperative Bank and Jammu Central Cooperative Bank. The inspections focused on operational efficiency, adherence to cooperative principles, transparency and quality of services. Emphasis was laid on strengthening the governance mechanism, improving financial discipline and ensuring effective credit delivery to members, particularly those engaged in agriculture and allied activities. The Additional Registrar also held detailed deliberations with proposed beneficiaries of the Cash Credit Limit Scheme and the Cooperative Infrastructure Development Fund Scheme and reviewed the proposals. Beneficiaries including secretaries of the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) were sensitised about eligibility criteria and the statutory provisions.

December 24, 2025 11:19 pm

#PeopleFirst #UdhampurPolice #DrugsFreeUdhampur *Two Inter-District Drug Peddlers Arrested with Heroin at Jakheni Naka by Udhampur Police* Continuing its drive against drug trafficking, Udhampur Police, while performing traffic checking duty at Naka Point Jakheni, apprehended two persons and recovered heroin from their possession. During checking, a Hyundai i10 car bearing registration number JK01M-2597, coming from Jammu side and going towards Srinagar side was signalled to stop. During personal search, the police party recovered 5.71 grams of heroin from the possession of the driver namely *Aquib Hamed S/o Abdul Hamed Bhat R/o Kak Sarai, Karan Nagar, Srinagar*. Further, during checking of the co-passenger sitting in the said vehicle namely *Raqib Ahmed S/o Abdul Salam R/o Buch Mohalla, MR Ganj, Srinagar,* 5.41 grams of heroin was recovered from his personal possession. Thus, a total of 11.12 grams of heroin was recovered. In this regard, a case FIR No. 426/2025 under Sections 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Udhampur and further investigation is underway

December 21, 2025 7:04 pm

Good Governance Week: ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore’ campaign in full swing across Udhampur UDHAMPUR, DECEMBER 20: As part of the ongoing “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” campaign, Municipal Committee Ramnagar successfully cleared two legacy waste sites, marking a significant step towards creating a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable urban environment. A series of activities were conducted at Block Chanunta under the campaign to promote good governance, enhance service delivery and ensure effective redressal of public grievances at the grassroots level through active people’s participation. Further, a Revenue Camp under the theme Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore was organised at Village Chapper, Sarota. The camp was attended by SDM Dudu, Dr. Manmeet Kumar, who listened to public grievances and ensured their prompt redressal. During the camp, various revenue-related certificates were issued to eligible residents, providing on-the-spot administrative relief.

December 20, 2025 8:45 pm

उधमपुर (मजालता): आतंकी मुठभेड़ में शहीद हुए अमजद खान उधमपुर जिले के मजालता क्षेत्र में सुरक्षाबलों और आतंकियों के बीच हुई भीषण मुठभेड़ में अमजद खान शहीद हो गए। बताया जा रहा है कि तलाशी अभियान के दौरान आतंकियों ने सुरक्षाबलों पर अचानक फायरिंग शुरू कर दी, जिसके बाद दोनों ओर से गोलाबारी हुई। मुठभेड़ के दौरान अमजद खान ने साहस और बहादुरी का परिचय देते हुए आतंकियों का डटकर मुकाबला किया, लेकिन गोली लगने से वे वीरगति को प्राप्त हो गए। घटना के बाद पूरे इलाके को घेराबंदी कर लिया गया है और सर्च ऑपरेशन तेज कर दिया गया है। शहादत की खबर मिलते ही क्षेत्र में शोक की लहर दौड़ गई। स्थानीय लोगों, जनप्रतिनिधियों और प्रशासन ने शहीद अमजद खान को श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित की और उनके बलिदान को देश के लिए अमूल्य बताया। सुरक्षाबलों ने स्पष्ट किया है कि आतंकियों के खिलाफ अभियान जारी है और क्षेत्र में सुरक्षा व्यवस्था और कड़ी कर दी गई है।

December 16, 2025 1:24 pm

Scooty RC Suspended After Viral Video in Udhampur Udhampur, December 15: The Registration Certificate (RC) of a scooty bearing Registration No. JK14K-3342 has been suspended for a period of three (03) months with immediate effect. The action was taken after a video went viral on social media showing a two-wheeler carrying six (06) students, an act amounting to gross violation of traffic rules and endangering public safety. The incident reportedly involved GDO Boys in the Udhampur area. Taking cognizance of the matter, the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Udhampur, ordered the suspension of the vehicle’s RC under the relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. The Transport Department has reiterated that such reckless and dangerous acts will be dealt with strictly, and parents, students, and vehicle owners are advised to ensure compliance with traffic laws to avoid legal action. Issued by: Assistant Regional Transport Officer Udhampur

December 15, 2025 10:02 pm

#PeopleFirst #UdhampurPolice #DrugsFreeUdhampur *Udhampur Police Attaches Drug Peddler’s Immovable Property Worth ₹35 Lakhs; Residential House Attached* Udhampur Police has attached an immovable property worth approximately ₹35 Lakhs belonging to *Makhan Din S/o Hukam Din, R/o Samroli, Narsoo, Tehsil & District Udhampur* under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act in connection with FIR No. 188/2024 U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act of Police Station Chenani. The attached property comprises a residential house built on land under Khasra No. 746/485/315 measuring 5 Marlas, situated at Narsoo, Udhampur. During the course of investigation, detailed financial scrutiny and backward link analysis revealed that the accused had acquired the said immovable property through proceeds of narcotics. Based on these findings, the competent authority passed the attachment order for further legal proceedings. *Udhampur Police’s NDPS property attachment tally for the year has now reached ₹17.65 Crore, showcasing its sustained offensive against Drug Peddlers.* Zonal Police Media Centre Jammu Udhampur Reasi Range Police Jkp MediacentrePhq Media Centre, PHQ, J&K Police.

December 15, 2025 7:30 pm

#PeopleFirst #UdhampurPolice #DrugsfreeUdhampur *Another Drug Peddler Arrested with Heroin at Rehambal by Udhampur Police* Continuing its drive against drug trafficking, Udhampur Police today apprehended one person and recovered heroin during routine traffic checking at Phalata Naka on NHW. Police team of PS Rehanbal during traffic checking at Phalata Naka, a Swift car bearing registration No. JK01AW-2817 coming from Jammu towards Udhampur was stopped for checking. During questioning, the driver disclosed his identity as *Abrar Javid S/o Javid Hamed Sheikh R/o Lasjan Gundbal, Saloiteng, Srinagar*. During his personal search, 6.10 grams of heroin was recovered from his possession. Accordingly, FIR No. 210/2025 U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Rehanbal.

December 14, 2025 10:28 pm
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*Long-Absconding NDPS Accused Arrested by Udhampur Police After 11 Years* Udhampur Police, in a significant operation, has apprehended an accused who had been absconding for a long time. The arrested individual has been identified as Ashok Kumar, son of Pritam Kumar, a resident of Salwara, District Hoshiarpur (Punjab). The accused was wanted in connection with FIR No. 17/2008 under Section 8/15 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Kud. A warrant under Section 512 CrPC had been issued against him by the Hon’ble Principal District & Sessions Judge, Udhampur on 14/08/2015. The accused had been evading arrest for nearly 11 years. After sustained efforts, Udhampur Police successfully arrested him from Hoshiarpur (Punjab). Following his arrest, the warrant was executed, and as per the orders of the Hon’ble Court, the accused has been lodged in District Jail Udhampur. This action is part of Udhampur Police’s strict and continuous अभियान against criminals.

May 6, 2026

DC reviews progress of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Udhampur UDHAMPUR, MAY 05: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in the district. During the meeting, attended by officers, vendors and representatives for the agencies associated with the scheme, the Executive Engineer JPDCL presented a detailed overview of the scheme’s implementation. He apprised the Deputy Commissioner about the total number of applications received- the cases having allotted vendors, the number of pending applications and the installations completed so far. While reviewing the progress, the DC sought comprehensive feedback on the challenges being faced in the execution of the scheme. He emphasized the need to launch an extensive door-to-door awareness campaign to sensitize the public about the benefits of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Stressing effective coordination, the Deputy Commissioner directed JPDCL and empanelled vendors to work in close collaboration to bridge the gap between applications received and pending installations. He further instructed all concerned officers and vendors to intensify awareness activities to encourage maximum public participation in this flagship scheme.

May 6, 2026

Arrangements for 3- Day Moungri mela discussed at Udhampur UDHAMPUR, MAY 05: The 3-Day historic Annual Shiv- Parvati Shrine mela at Moungri is commencing from May 15, 2026, In this regard, a meeting of District Officers of the line departments, besides representatives of the management committee of Lord Shiv Parvati cave shrine Moungri was held today. Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa chaired the meeting which was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr Umesh Shan; Additional SP Sandeep Bhat and other officers. Threadbare discussions were held on the arrangements related to smooth conduct of the mela, like maintenance of road, deployment of security personnel, besides provisions for sanitation, Health care, Transport, drinking water and power supply. The meeting decided to constitute teams to keep a check on overpricing and quality of edibles, oversee ration supply and prepare a calendar of Cultural activities and sports etc. The DC directed the concerned officers to ensure all arrangements pertaining to their respective departments are made well in advance, leaving no scope of any complaint from any quarter. Xen PDD was directed to provide uninterrupted power supply till the culmination of the mela. Executive Engineers PMGSY and PWD were directed to ensure timely filing of the potholes and completion of repair work on the road leading to the Mela Site. It was decided that District Police would deploy adequate security personnel during mela days while ARTO would deploy a sufficient number of buses from different locations. For first aid facilities, the DC directed the Chief Medical Officer to deploy a team of doctors and an ambulance to meet any emergency. The Youth Services & Sports department was asked to organize cultural programmes and sports events at the venue in coordination with the Education department. The government departments were directed to put up their departmental stalls to sensitize the public regarding flagship government schemes.

May 6, 2026

DC Udhampur convenes public outreach camp at Chenani Assures time-bound redressal of public grievances UDHAMPUR, MAY 06: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa, today presided over a public outreach-cum-grievance redressal camp at Community Facilitation Centre Chenani. The programme witnessed the presence of IAS Probationer Shagun Singh, Sub Divisional Magistrate Dr. Ranjeet Singh Kotwal, district and sectoral officers, former PRI members and a large number of people from adjoining panchayats. During the interaction, former PRI members including locals highlighted several demands, seeking renovation of the PMGSY road from Nagulta to Razar and other link roads, development of parking facilities, maintenance of Mall road Kud, issuance of separate ration cards, addressing the problem of drinking water shortage and speedy completion of JJM schemes. Other concerns raised included shortage of staff in government schools and health institutions, requirement of an ambulance at Sarar, construction of a flyover, spreading awareness about commercial floriculture, operationalization of the International Yoga Centre at Mantalai, installation of a mobile tower in Bupp area, land compensation under PMGSY and skill development opportunities for youth under Mission YUVA. Responding to the demands, the Deputy Commissioner issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned departments to initiate measures to address the problems projected by the people. He assured that all genuine demands would be addressed on priority. Highlighting the importance of public awareness, he sensitized the public to the upcoming Census 2027 and urged their active participation in the enumeration process. He also highlighted flagship schemes, including Mission YUVA, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, HADP and the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, emphasizing their role in boosting livelihoods and socio-economic development. Later, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the progress of work on the local Government Degree College building.

May 6, 2026