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16/04/2023

An Awareness Programme Regarding G-20 Summit Was Held In Thanamandi Block of District Rajouri.

26/03/2023

*14th Tribal Youth Exchange Program concludes with Plantation Drive at Jammu.*

Nehru Yuva Kendra Jammu, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt of India today organised the conclusion ceremony of the 14th Tribal youth exchange programme sponsored by the Ministry of Home affairs, Govt of India. Romesh Chander ADDC Jammu was the Chief Guest while Geeta Aulakh (DDC Member Phallaina Mandal) was the Guest of Honour of the Closing Ceremony. Among others present in the Closing Ceremony were Sh Nisar Ahmed Butt, State Director Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan J&K- Ladakh, Nitin Hangloo DYO Rajouri Poonch, Sh. Kavi Raj President Tawi Welfare Society (Registered), Yashpal Mangotra Gen Secretary, Nand kishore Ji host of the event.

Romesh Chander while speaking on the occasion said that the tribal youth exchange program provides an opportunity to the tribal youth to witness the rich culture and traditions of Jammu while at the same time educating them regarding various contemporary issues. He said that one of the prime focus of the govt is to saturate every welfare scheme and program and ensure that all the people get benefitted from them. He further said that promotion of self employment and entrepreneurship is the need of the hour. In the end, he appreciated the efforts of the Tawi Welfare Society in upgrading the social and economic status of the people and always working for thw society.

Nisar Ahmed Butt while speaking said that the Tribal Youth Exchange program is one of the flagship programs of the govt focusing on providing exposure to the tribal youth. He said that the 7 days event was marked by various awareness sessions, cultural events, speech contests and educational tours cm visits. He further said that the Tawi Welfare Society is working efficiently in the area with an aim to alleviate the social and economic status of the people.

Kavi Raj highlighted the activities undertaken by the Welfare Society and said that the Tawi Welfare Society is committed towards serving the common masses. He further expressed gratitude towards NYKS J&K Ladakh for choosing the welfare society for the Closing Ceremony.

Nitin Hangloo while motivating the Tribal Youth urged the youth to take these 7 days as a long lasting memory and act as ambassadors of the UT. He further said that the youth should move towards self employment and entrepreneurship and act as job providers in place of job seekers.

Plantation Drive and cleanliness drive were also held as part of the closing ceremony. Cultural performances were also performed by the Participants of the different states who presented their culture and also shared their experiences of the 7 day youth exchange program.

220 tribal youth including escorting staff from paramilitary forces were on a 7 day visit to the UT. At the last, all participants got certificates of participation. All participants were also provided a group photograph as souvenir. Tge proceedings were successfully coducted by Samriti Salathia, NYV Samba

11/12/2022

*District Level 30th National Children Science Congress-2022 concludes at DIET Rajouri*

Rajouri

District Level *30th National Children Science Congress (NCSC)-2022, themed “Understanding Ecosystem for Health and Well-being”* was hosted by DIET Rajouri on *10th December 2022* under the supervision of *Mrs. Shailesh Kumari* Chief Education Officer Rajouri.
*Mr. Muhammad Ayaz Raina District academic coordinator NCSC* welcomed the gathering and explained how NCSC inculcates scientific temperament and curiosity among the young minds and stretches their imagination.
In all *Twenty Projects* were presented by students of Government as well as Private Schools brought from different Educational Zones of the District before the judges on various sub themes viz *Know your ecosystem, Fostering health, nutrition and well-being, Social and cultural practices for ecosystem and health, Ecosystem based approach for self-reliance and Technological innovation for ecosystem and health*, under two different categories *Juniors (10 to less than 14 years) and Seniors (14 to less than 17 years)*. The projects were evaluated by a panel of judges including *Mr. Tanveer Ahmed Mir HOD DIET Rajouri, Dr. Saba Mughal Senior Lecturer Botany DIET Srinagar and Dr. Sachin Kumar Lecturer Environmental Science*.
*Mr. Tanveer Ahmed Mir HOD* in his speech congradulated all the teams and their guide teachers, the way they have done their projects of higher level. He advised the young scientists to work hard and build career in prestigious institutions of the country. He praised the NCSC team from Rajouri in making the event a great success.
*Mrs. Shailesh Kumari, Chief Education Officer Rajouri* was the Chief guest on the occasion. She in her address thanked all the participants and their mentors for taking pain in guiding their students in completing the projects well in time as per the guideline from *National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science and Technology Government of India*. She encouraged the budding scientists and gave them special appreciation. She asked all the teaching faculty sitting over there to bring out best in students.
Top three projects, one from Juniors group & two from Seniors group were selected for the State level. *The teams whose projects were selected include Amit Singh and Manmeet Singh from Third Millinium Public HSS Nowshera, Aarush Dev Sharma and Ketan Kumar Sharma from BHSS Sunderbani and Azra Kareem and Rozia Kosser from Girls HSS Darhal*. They were awarded with certificates of achievement and souvenirs. These teams will participate in *State Level Competition to be held at Tiny Tots Secondary School Sainik Colony Jammu on 13th December 2022*.
The remaing participants and their guide teachers were awarded with certificates of participation. *DIET Faculty members including Mr. Suresh Kumar HOD, Mr. Rajesh Kumar HOD, Mr. Mohd Sarwar, Mr. Anwaar-Ul-Sadaat, Mr. Naseem Bhatti, Mr. Maqbool Hussain, Dr. Zarina Akhter, Mrs. Tabassum Mirza* were also present in the programme. The programme was facilitated by *Mr. Umesh Kumar*. All the participants including students, their guides, escorts, guests and faculty members were served with tea and lunch.The programme ended with vote of thanks from *Mr. Ranjeet Kumar District coordinator NCSC*.

07/12/2022

Congratulations Komal Singh Manhas For Join jammu Bureau News 18 India.

06/11/2022

After Fresh Snowfall Mughal Road Snow Clearance Work Started In Fast Track.

06/11/2022

Himalayan Degree College Rajouri Creates History By Clinching Ist Position In Both Science & Arts Streams In Jammu University Graduation Result ((Regular)2022

05/11/2022

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15/10/2022

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13/10/2022

J&K is blessed with an abundance of art, culture and music. Meet your own stars in 'The Beats of J&K'- a large canvas for talented youth by Directorate of Information & PR. !!

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12/10/2022

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15/09/2022

Exclusive parcel booking counter established in Rajouri post office.

12/09/2022

26/08/2022

Sarpanch, PMAY beneficiaries hold presser in Dassal, enlist benefits. Also refute allegations against RDD staff.

25/08/2022

Shri "Ramayana Katha" starts with "Kalash Yatra" at SVS Ashram, Doongi- Agarati

# Scores of devotees mark the celebrations with full enthusiasm.

Rajouri, August 25 : A huge "Kalash yatra" was taken out with great enthusiasm and religious fervour on the eve of Shri Ramayan Katha which is sheduled to be held on 25th of August at SVS Ashram Doongi Agarti area.The yatra started from Kali Mata Mandir, Sasalkote to Keri headed by His Holiness Shri Shri 1008 Atal Pethadeshwar Rajguru Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Shri Swami Vishwatmanand Saraswati ji Maharaj accompanied by scores of devotees hailing from different parts of state prominently from Sunderbani, Nowshera, Kalakote, Dhangri and Jammu besides some other places. During the entire yatra route, devotees performed various dance with drum beats and chanted bhajans in favour of Lord Rama with zeal and gaiety.

The Yatra passed through various locations and finally culminated at SVS Gyan Ganga Ashram where "Shri Ramayana Katha" is being organised starting from 25th of August to 2nd of September. The members of SVS Ashram Committe Doongi welcomed Swamiji and devotees by showering flowers. Later, parshad was distributed among the devotees."The nine days Ramayana Katha is starting from today i.e on 25th of August at SVS Gyan Ganga Ashram and would be concluded on 2nd of September followed by a huge Bhandara", added Committe members. While speaking during the inaugural function, Swamiji briefed the gathering about the importance of Ramayana Katha in everyone’s life and how one can take the path of self realization by reading and listening the religious discourses."

21/08/2022

NC-PDP & Locals Protests Against Inclusion of Non-Local Voters in J&K’s Electoral Rolls at budhal, Rajouri.

17/08/2022

Business establishment located in Rajouri town gutted in fire blaze incident.

Trader suffers huge loss

15/08/2022

GMC AH Rajouri की चारदीवारी गिरी लाखों का नुकसान, जेसीबी क्षतिग्रस्त
- समय पर पहुंचा बिजली विभाग बचाई दर्जनों जाने।

15/08/2022

13/08/2022

Assistant Defence Estates Office holds felicitation ceremony under Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Discusses Agnipath army recruitment scheme with participants.

13/08/2022

Municipal council Rajouri headed by President Mohammad Arif leads Tiranga Rally in town

10/08/2022

"Chhari Yatra" was taken out with great zeal and religious fervour at Poonch

Scores of devotees from across the country participated in this holy yatra

Rajouri, August 09

The historic Chhari yatra was taken out with great pomp and religious fervour from Dashnami Akhara here today after the gap of two years owing to Covid-19 pandemic.Thousands of devotees, sadus, yatris from different parts of UT and country participated in this yatra to pay their whole hearted obescience to lord Shiva.The Chhari yatra was commenced with Chhari Puran in early morning by chanting different mantras and bhajans at akhara mandir by His Holiness Atal Pithadhishwar Rajguru Acharya Mahamandleshwar Shri Shri 1008 Shri Swami Vishwatamanand Saraswati ji Maharaj, the head priest of the Dashnami Akhara, and then proceeded towards Budha Amarnath temple accompanied by scores of devotees from across different states

The Yatra left for Baba Budha Amarnath early morning on the occasion of concluding day of annual yatra, which was started on 29th of last month, followed by guard of honour to Chhari Mubarak, the holy mace, in front gate of dashnami akhara and then the yatra proceeded by Shri Swami ji towards Shri Budha Amarnath accompanied by large numbers of pilgrims chanting Har Har Mahadev,Bam Bam Bhole amid tight security.

The Chaari Yatra was welcomed by everyone at different places like chandak where langers were organised by different religious and social organisations including army in the entire route from Poonch to Budha Amarnath.Every year various organisations keep langer facilities right from its starting point from Jammu to the ending point at Poonch. Similarly, this year yatra was welcomed at Sunderbani, Nowshera, Rajouri, B.G and then at Poonch.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Swamiji, Chairman of Buddha Amarnathji Trust, said that everyone should maintain peace in the region.This yatra not only means the relationship between the devotees and God but it connects this far flung part of the UT to the whole India.Swamiji thanked everyone for their cooperation in the yatra.

The speakers present on the occasion gave their views regarding this holy pilgrimage and thanked everyone for their support in the completion of this annual yatra."Full arrangements have been made from our side and for that all agencies are tied up to keep vigilant. Members of all the communities, civil society and socal organizations welcomed the yatris with great zeal and their overall cooperation made this yatra a successful one", added Mr.Haseeb Mughal, DIG, Rajouri-Poonch Range

The prominent personalities present on the occasion were Dr.Haseeb Mughal, DIG R-P Range, Mr.Inderjeet, DDC, Poonch, Mr.Rohit Baskotra, SSP, Poonch, Mr.Pardeep Sharma, Ex.MLC, Poonch, Mr.Ravinder Raina, JKUT President, BJP, Mr.Vibodh Gupta, Ex.MLC, Mr.Satish Sasan, President, SDS, Poonch, Mr.Basant Ram, President, Akhara Committe, Poonch, Pt.Ashwani Sharma, Member, SVS Ashram Rajouri and other sectoral officers of various departments besides heads of different organisations.

09/08/2022

*Rajouri Youth held Tiranga Rally*

In order to give a message of harmony and patriotism, youth in large number hailing from district Rajouri carried out a Tiranga rally at district headquarter.

06/08/2022

Aam Aadmi Party cadre holds Padyatra in Rajouri against Govt for misgovernance, failure on recruitment front.

06/08/2022

*Har Ghar Tiranga campaign: Bike rally from Salani bridge to sports stadium kheora organised in Rajouri*

_Such events are aimed to inculcate a personal connect between citizens of India & National Flag: DC_

_100 bikers from across the district participated in the rally_

RAJOURI, AUGUST 06: In continuation of a series of activities being organised in the district as part of ongoing Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, the District Administration Rajouri today organised a bike rally.

The rally was flagged off by the Deputy Commissioner, Vikas Kundal. The rally started from salani bridge and culminated at sports stadium kheora via Muradpur and Badhoon circuit. As many as 100 bikers from across the district participated in the rally.

Officers who were present during the event included SSP, Mohd Aslam; PO ICDS, Shoket Mehmood Malik; DSWO, Wakeel Ahmed Bhatt; AD FCS&CA, Arief Lone; DYSSO, Sunil Samyal; ARTO, Shami Kumar and AD Planning, Mohd Rafi.

While speaking during the event, the Deputy Commissioner said that the objective of the rally is to create awareness among the general public about Har Ghar Tiranga, Nasha Mukht Bharat abhiyan, digital services, road safety and Jan Baghidari.

"District Administration is organising such event to amplify the awareness of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’, the Govt of India initiative to inculcate a personal connect between the citizens of India and the National Flag", the DC said.

He also said that the rally would add more enthusiasm among public and respect for our tricolour.

The Deputy Commissioner also called for coordination and cooperation of all stakeholders to make the initiative a grand success in the district.

05/08/2022

*First Time Total Knee Replacement Surgery Performed In GMC & AH Rajouri.*

Rajouri, August 05

Total knee replacement surgery has been performed today for the first time in Rajouri under the supervision of principal and Medical superintendent GMC Rajouri and associates hospital with medical team comprising of Dr Irfan Malik, Dr Aamir Chowdhary, Dr Sabha and Asif Moreover such surgery usually cost between 1.5 to 2 lakh but the same has been performed absolutely free under ayushman bharat scheme.

It's a great news for the people of peer panjal range that now they have access to such high end surgeries in Rajouri.surgery was performed free of cost under Aushaman Bharat scheme on the Patient named jagpal 61 yrs old R/o Rajouri.

05/08/2022

*Har Ghar Tiranga campaign: Mega event organised at HS Thandi kassi*

_DC appeals public to make the campaign a grand & successful event in the district_

RAJOURI, AUGUST 05: As a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Har Ghar Tiranga program was today celebrated at High School Thandi Kassi where students participated with verve in the event.

The event was presided over by the Deputy Commissioner, Vikas Kundal. Among the others, ACP, Abdul Rashid Kohli and Tehsildar Rajouri, Javed Chowdhury were also present during the event.

Addressing the event, the DC said that Har Ghar Tiranga’ is a campaign under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage people to bring the Tiranga home and to hoist it to mark the 75th year of India’s independence.

While highlighting the importance of the campaign, he said that the event is aimed at invoking a feeling of patriotism among the citizens and promoting a sense of respect for the symbols of Independence.

The Deputy Commissioner also appealed to the public to bring and hoist Tiranga at home marking the 75th year of India’s independence to make ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign a grand successful event in the district.

30/07/2022

Accident at manyal gali thannamandi due to negligence of construction company : Alleged Locals.

29/07/2022

The pious annual pilgrimage of Shri Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra starts.
First batch of pilgrims welcomed in Rajouri base camp.

Flagged off for next location amid tight security arrangements.

28/07/2022

Road work in Palanghar Thanamandi stalled due to controversy between two groups.

Locals of palanghar appeal to distt administration Rajouri for immediately redressal the issue and complete the road stretch from planghar to badhnoo under PMGSy.