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26/08/2024

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17/08/2024

- 2024

DC chairs meeting with the senior officers of civil & police administration

Calls for strict Implementation of Model Code of Conduct in the district.

Budgam, August 17: The District Election Officer (DEO), Budgam, Akshay Labroo today chaired a meeting of all District and Sectoral officers of both civil & police administration to review the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), in view of the upcoming assembly elections.
At the outset, all the district and sectoral officers were sensitized regarding the strict adherence to Model Code of Conduct during the Assembly Elections-2024 in the District.
He directed the all concerned officers to sensitize their subordinate staff regarding the ECI’S guidelines during the MCC.
He said all the guidelines laid down by ECI should be implemented in letter and spirit to ensure playing field to all contesting candidates & to ensure absolutely free & fair polls in the district.
SSP Budgam, Nikhil Borkar who also spoke on the occasion also stressed on ensuring adequate security measures for free, fair and seamless polls in the district.
Among others the meeting was also attended by ADC, ASP, CPO, Dy. DEO, all SDMs, all SDPOs, all Tehsildars, all SHOs and all sectoral & district officers of all the wings.

16/08/2024

Lt Governor Inaugurates and lays foundation stone of various development projects

BUDGAM, AUGUST 16 : The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various developmental projects wo...

16/08/2024

ECI announces 3-phase Assembly polls in J&K from Sep 18

Kept our promise of keeping poll schedule shortest: CEC Kumar, Says Lok Sabha poll in J&K was triumph of ballot over bullet; Long queues h...

16/08/2024

Big dates for jk...voting days
18,25,1st oct...results...4th October...

16/08/2024

Election Commission announces 3-phase Assembly polls for J&K from Sep 18

Kept our promise of keeping poll schedule shorter: CEC Kumar, Says Lok Sabha polls were triumph of ballot over bullet; Long queues had a message of writing a new future

Srinagar, Aug 16 (KNO): Chief Election Commission of India (CEC) Rajeev Kumar Friday announced three-phased assembly polls for J&K starting from September 18 and counting will be done on October 4.

“We had promised the shortest Assembly poll schedule and we stand by our promise. Elections in J&K will be held in three phases from September 18. Second phase will be on September 25 and third phase will be held on October 3. Counting of votes will be done on October 6,” the CEC Kumar said addressing a press conference in New Delhi.

15/08/2024

Independence Day-2024 celebrated in Budgam with full zeal and patriotic fervour
DDC Chairman hoisted National Flag at main venue, DC Budgam at DC Office.

DDC Chairman hoisted National Flag at main venue, DC Budgam at DC Office. Budgam, August,15 : The Independence Day 2024 was celebrated wi...

10/07/2024

Flash floods likely as MeT predicts moderate rainfall from Jul 12

Temp plummets again after two-day rise

05/07/2024

District Admin Budgam organises daylong Camp for Specially-abled Citizens in Chadoora.
DC distributes Hearing aid, tricycles, wheelchairs and other prosthetics among beneficiaries.

Budgam,05, July : In a collaborative effort, the District Administration Budgam, Social Welfare Department, in collaboration with Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) today organised a daylong camp for specially-abled citizens at Chadoora, Budgam.�The camp aimed to streamline access and empower individuals with special abilities. The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Budgam, Akshay Labroo, distributed hearing aid, wheelchairs, tricycles,and other prosthetics among the eligible beneficiaries of the Sub- Division Chadoora . Speaking at the event, the DC emphasised the camp’s objective towards empowering persons with special abilities.
The Deputy Commissioner said , this initiative aims to enhance mobility, improve the quality of life, and foster independence among differently-abled individuals in the region.
During the distribution event, the DC emphasised the administration's commitment to ensuring the welfare and inclusion of all specially- abled members of society.

The DC said that the District Administration remains dedicated to organizing similar events in the future, ensuring the well-being and empowerment of Budgam’s specially-abled community.
He further highlighted the ongoing efforts to identify and support more individuals requiring assistance and ensure that they receive the necessary prosthetics and aids to enhance their daily lives
On the occasion, District Social Welfare Officer Budgam , Obaid Ul khazir underscored the significance of providing essential things to specially abled people at the camp. He said these aids would empower specially-abled citizens to access various government benefits more easily
The distribution of these aids is part of a broader initiative to promote social welfare and inclusivity of these people.
In this camp total 131 number of Aids & Assistive devices of different categories like Motorized Tricycle – 11, Wheelchair – 19, Hearing Aids – 60, Smart Phone-01, Sugamya Cane – 01, Braille kit – 05, ADL kit – 01, Crutches – 06, Walking stick – 09, CP Chair- 08, Rollator-02 were distributed amongst 103 Beneficiaries.
Besides SDM chadoora Primrose Bashir , Principal Hr. Secondary school Chadoora Ms. Huma Mir , DSWO , Ms. Kanika Mehta (Junior Manager- Marketing) & Ms. Kusum Devi (P&O) coordinator from ALIMCO and other concerned officials were also present on the occasion.

05/07/2024

Principal Secretary, Shailendra Kumar chairs Public Darbar in Budgam
Assesses public issues, demands, Encourages District Administration to ensure speedy service delivery

Budgam, July 05: The Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Shailendra Kumar today chaired a public darbar at Conference Hall, Budgam.
At the outset, the Principal Secretary listened to the public issues and demands and assessed overall public service delivery in the district.
Speaking on the occasion, the Principal Secretary encouraged the District Administration to ensure prompt service delivery in the district.
Principal Secretary asserted on timely completion of all ongoing developmental works and commissioning of completed projects for the public use.
Principal Secretary urged public to ensure their positive role in curbing the drug abuse and act as responsible citizens to help police and civil administration in addressing the issue effectively.
He also appealed general public to provide their cooperation for successful implementation of Swacchta campaign across all Towns and rural areas of the district, and sensitized about the garbage dumping and proper disposal.
Principal Secretary appreciated public participation in such programmes and emphasised on creating massive awareness regarding government schemes and services.
He said that public participation in interaction programs or public darbars is important to make public part of government’s developmental activities and ensure successful implementation of flagship initiatives and welfare schemes at the grass root level.
Public delegations from different areas of the district raised their issues and demands with the chair.
While taking cognisance of genuine demands raised by the general public, Principal Secretary, said that all these will be taken up with the concerned quarters for timely and early action.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner, Budgam, Akshay Labroo said that all the directions and suggestions have been duly recorded and will be adhered to in letter and spirit.
DC said that action taken report shall also be submitted and district administration shall continue prompt service delivery with same tempo.
It Is apt to mention that the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has deployed the Administrative Secretaries to conduct Public Darbars in the assigned Districts to hear and redress the grievances of general public.
Among others, SSP Budgam, Director Agriculture, Director Horticulture, Director Sericulture, ADC and all other district and Sectorial officers were also present on the occasion.

05/07/2024

|| Engineer Rashid Leaves From Tihar Jail to Parliament for Oath Ceremony as Parliament Member From North Kashmir’s Baramulla Constituency.

01/07/2024

|| Jammu And Kashmir’s Trusted Expert Rules Out Any Major Threat

30/06/2024

Summer vacation announced..

29/06/2024

𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐏𝐒 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝.

Budgam, 28th June 2024: In a significant move to enhance public safety and maintain order, the Budgam Police, acting on the directions of the competent Court of Law, have successfully installed a GPS tracking anklet on Mudasir Fayaz, an individual accused of aiding militancy in Kashmir. This pertains to case FIR No: 150 of 2022 under Sections 18, 23, 38, and 39 of the UAPA, read with Sections 7/25 of the Arms Act of PS Chadoora.

The use of GPS tracking gadgets in high-profile cases underscores the commitment of law enforcement to uphold public safety. These devices allow authorities to meticulously monitor the movements of high-risk offenders, thereby significantly reducing the likelihood of further criminal activities.

The installation of the GPS tracking anklets on the accused ensures that their movements can be tracked in real time and their entry into prohibited areas or leaving the geographical boundaries as set in the court order can be monitored

The Budgam Police are resolute in their mission to protect the community. The constant surveillance provided by GPS tracking ensures that offenders remain accountable and deters any attempts to engage in unlawful activities. This proactive approach reflects dedication to maintain law and order for ensuring safety of citizens.

25/06/2024

Police solved a burglary case by arresting 02 accused persons involved in the commission of crime.

On 23/06/2024, Police Post Humhama received a complaint from Asrar Gul R/o LD Colony Sanat Nagar stating therein that on 15th June 2024, in view of Eid ul Azha, he had engaged a lady for cleaning purpose for some days at his residence during which it is suspected that she had indulged in theft and had stolen some gold ornaments from the house.

Regarding the incident, a case under FIR No 244/2024 under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Budgam.

In the course of investigation, the alleged lady namely Ruby Begum W/o Gh Hassan Khan R/o Gogipora Kanihama Nowgam was brought for questioning during which she accepted to have committed the theft and on her disclosure stolen gold items were partially recovered. Whileas, she also disclosed that some of the stolen jewellery have been sold by her to a Goldsmith namely Parvaiz Ahmad Bhat
S/o Late Gh Nabi Bhat R/o Tailbal Road Rashi Mohalla Shalimar sgr
Both the accused were arrested arrested and the stolen gold ornaments valuing 04 lakh rupees was recovered from their possession . Investigation of the case is going on.

25/06/2024

Senior Kashmir advocate and separatist leader Mian Qayoom, who has functioned as President of the High Court Bar Association in Kashmir for several terms and represented this organisation in the separatist conglomerate Hurriyat Conference for a long time, has been arrested by in the advocate Babar Qadri murder case today.

Babar Qadri had been assassinated by unidentified Militants at his Srinagar residence in September 2020. J&K's State Investigation Agency investigated this assassination.

24/06/2024

|| Srinagar gets recognised as World Craft City by the World Crafts Council.

22/06/2024

DC along with SSP Budgam receives first batch of Hajj pilgrims at Srinagar Airport

Takes stock of arrangements for their smooth arrival

Budgam, June 22: The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Budgam Akshay Labroo along with SSP Budgam, Nikhil Borkar today received the first batch of 320 Hajj pilgrims at Srinagar International Airport from Saudi Arabia.
The DC was also accompanied by Director Airport Authority, Srinagar, ADDC Budgam and Hajj Authorities.
The DC extended his greetings to the pilgrims on their return from holy pilgrimage.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that all arrangements have been put in place for smooth and seamless arrival of pilgrims.
Taking stock of arrangements, he exhorted upon the deputed officers to ensure comfortable movement of pilgrims towards their respective places from airport.
He said that special passes are being provided to the attendants/ family members coming to receive pilgrims at Srinagar Airport.
As many as 6802 pilgrims from J&K UT had departed from Srinagar Airport to attend Hajj Pilgrimage 2024 in Saudi Arabia.

22/06/2024

: Amid controversy over examination, DG NTA removed, Former Union Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola given the charge of Director General, National Testing Agency.

22/06/2024

|| Gas Cylinder Explosion Rocks Srinagar's Bemina Srinagar Area, Property Damaged.

More Details Awaited

22/06/2024

National Conference MP-elect Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologise if the reports of some government employees being “forced” to walk barefoot for his International Yoga Day event here are true.

“Reports and videos surfaced showing employees forced into walking barefoot in an event organised for the Prime Minister. The way this administration has treated the employees shows its disregard for respect and basic rights of the employees. And this behaviour is unacceptable,” Mehdi, a firebrand Shia leader, said.

He said if the reports are true, then the prime minister “should apologise for this disrespectful treatment of the employees”.

07/05/2024

My party is not fighting for its own future but to safeguard the future of the people of Jammu and Kashmir : Iltija M***i

30/04/2024

BUDGAM POLICE ESTABLISHED HELPLINE NUMBERS IN VIEW OF INCLEMENT WEATHER/ONGOING HEAVY RAINFALL

Budgam : April 30, 2024: In view of inclement weather/ongoing heavy rainfall, Emergency helpline desk has been established by District Police budgam to facilitate the general Public and to avoid any untoward incident or distress.
In case of any emergency the general public are advised to contact on below mentioned helpline numbers:-

PCR budgam : 8082567612

👉Addl. SP budgam : 8072866379

👉DySP HQRS budgam :6005970428

👉SDPO Chararsharief :9419003754

👉SDPO Khanshaib :9419000981

👉 SDPO Magam :9596926672

👉DySP OPS Chadoora :9419168740

👉SHO Police Station Budgam :7006651582

👉SHO Police Station Chadoora :9419168740

👉SHO Police Station Chararsharief :95960000l60

👉SHO Police Station Khanshaib :9419905840

👉SHO Police Station Magam :9419000538

👉SHO Police Station Beerwah :9797231235

👉SHO Khag :9419003692

👉I/C Police Post Pakharpora :9419066001

👉I/C Police Post Mouchua :9797985415

👉I/C Police Post Humhama :9696454855

👉I/C Police Post Soibugh :

👉I/C Police Post watheral :

👉I/C Police Post Hardpanzoo: 6006960535

👉I/C Police Post Narbal : 9622483361

BUDGAM POLICE ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE

30/04/2024

: Fresh intermittent light spells of Rain with thunder over many parts of Kashmir Division and few places of Jammu Division with possibility of Hailstorm at few places most likely from afternoon or late afternoon till evening/night: MET Centre Srinagar

30/04/2024

Water level touches flood declaration mark at Ram Munshi Bagh, Pampore

Water level to recede in next 2 hrs; Situation under control, no need to panic as water level in Southern Kashmir receding: I&FC

30/04/2024

RM Bagh has touched warning level at 18 feet, but fortunately Sangam has started receding.

30/04/2024

Significant damage to transmission towers if escalates could affect ‘electricity’ of entire valley

Srinagar, Apr 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Power Transmission Corporation Limited (JKPTCL) Monday late evening said that the significant damage to transmission towers along peer top has forced them to rely on only one connection to the northern grid.

The corporation also said that if the last remaining connectivity got disrupted, the situation could escalate and could affect the entire valley.

Taking to the microblogging site X, JKPTCL said, “Please be informed that due to unprecedented rainfall, there has been significant damage to transmission towers along Peer Top. We are currently relying on only one connection to the Northern Grid. (SIC)

JKPTCL further said, “It's imperative that all essential services have backup plans in place to address any potential issues arising from this situation, for the public's well-being.” (SIC)

The power transmission corporation however said that there was no need for panic at the moment. “However, if our last remaining connectivity is disrupted, which is unlikely but not impossible, the situation could escalate, affecting not just a particular district but the entire valley.”

29/04/2024

: XEN Irrigation Division writes to Deputy Commissioner Kulgam to take a call on flood declaration in the district.

29/04/2024

: KU postpones all examinations scheduled tomorrow, In view of the prevailing weather conditions, Kashmir University on Monday announced postponing of all examinations scheduled tomorrow. “It is notified for the information of all concerned candidates that all the examinations of University of Kashmir, which are scheduled to be held on 30 April, 2024 stands postponed,” Varsity said.

29/04/2024

Kashmir is currently going through the last phase of rains.

The weather should start clearing up in the next 2 - 3 hrs, starting from north Kashmir first.

As predicted in the morning, improvement in weather is expected between 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

Thereafter, dry weather is expected till tomorrow late afternoon.

A short spell of rain is expected in some areas between tomorrow late afternoon and Wednesday morning.

Forecast Insights: 'Kashmir Weather'