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BARAMULLA, APRIL 28: Youth Services and Sports, Baramulla, continues to organize inter-school Wushu, Taekwondo and Yoga competitions across various zones including Sopore, Dangiwacha, Singpora Kalan, and Chandoosa to channel energy of students in positive direction and make them capable to represent J&K in national and international championships.

In Zone Sopore, a two-day Wushu and Taekwondo competition for Under-14 and Under-17 boys and girls commenced at Subhana Stadium Sopore. Today, the competitions for boys were held, witnessing enthusiastic participation of 60 boys showcasing their skills and competitive spirit.

Meanwhile, Zone Dangiwacha organized inter-school Wushu and Taekwondo competitions for Under-14 and Under-17 girls at the Community Hall Dangiwacha. Around 30 girls actively participated, and the position holders were felicitated with appreciation certificates, encouraging them to pursue excellence in martial arts.

Zone Singpora Kalan hosted Yoga competitions for both boys and girls at High School Singpora Kalan, where a remarkable participation of 150 students was recorded. The students demonstrated various Yoga postures and techniques, highlighting the importance of fitness and mindfulness.

Similarly, Zone Chandoosa conducted an inter-zonal Yoga competition for Under-14 and Under-17 boys and girls, in which 97 students participated. The competition served as a platform to promote physical well-being among the young students.

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 Baramulla, April 25: Continuing its mission to nurture young talent and promote physical fitness among school-going children, the Department of Youth Services and Sports Baramulla,  successfully conducted a series of inter-school zonal level sports events across multiple zones of the district.

In Zone Baramulla, the Under-14 and Under-17 Boys and Girls Wushu and Taekwondo Championships were held at the Kashmir Combative Academy. The event witnessed overwhelming participation from over 24 government and private institutions, with more than 300 students demonstrating exceptional skill, discipline, and sportsmanship across various weight categories.

Zone Wagoora organized its zonal level Wushu and Taekwondo competitions for the Under-14 and Under-17 boys at HSS Kreeri, where 53 students from different schools displayed commendable performances in their respective bouts.

Simultaneously, Zone Dangiwacha hosted its inter-school Wushu and Taekwondo events at the Community Hall Dangiwacha. The Taekwondo segment recorded the participation of 64 students in U/14 and 35 in U/17, while the Wushu event saw 25 students in U/14 and 20 in U/17 competing fiercely. 

The event was graced by the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Dangiwacha as the Chief Guest, who appreciated the participants and the organising committee for their efforts.

Apart from martial arts, focus was also laid on indoor and wellness sports. In Zone Chandanwari, an Inter-School Chess Competition for Under-14 and Under-17 girls was held at HSS Bijhama, encouraging strategic thinking among young minds.

Similarly, Zone Tangmarg hosted its Inter-School Chess Championship for girls at GGHS Chandilora, witnessing enthusiastic participation and a battle of wits across the boards.

Meanwhile, Zone Fatehgarh contributed by organising an Inter-School Yoga Competition for Under-14 and Under-17 girls, promoting mindfulness and physical well-being. 

DYSSO Baramulla, Zahoor Ahmad Wani expressed great satisfaction over the smooth conduct and vibrant participation across all zones. “These competitions are not just about winning medals, but about empowering our youth, inculcating discipline, and encouraging them to lead healthy lifestyles,” he said, while congratulating all the participants and organisers.

These multi-zone events reaffirm the department’s commitment to holistic student development through sports and physical education.

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Baramulla, April 25: In a moment of pride for the district  Baramulla, the Chinar Yuva Centre Baramulla has been honoured with the prestigious award in the "Sustainable Product Innovation" category at the CASCA 2025 (Climate Action and Sustainability Conference and Awards) held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.

Chinar Yuva Centre is a public outreach initiative by Northern Command and Chinar Corps of the Indian Army for Kashmir Valley to help youth to be part of the main stream development. 

Presented by the M3M Foundation and organised by the CSRUniverse, CASCA 2025 is one of India’s leading platforms celebrating exemplary efforts in sustainability and climate action. The event brought together global leaders, policymakers, environmental experts, and innovators committed to fostering a greener and more sustainable future.

The Chinar Yuva Centre’s recognition stems from its groundbreaking work in  youth led innovations in climate conscience, circular product design and eco-friendly practices that significantly reduce environmental impact. 

Speaking on the achievement, the Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, congratulated the team and said, “This award is a testament of the youth of Baramulla and their commitment to sustainability. It also reflects our district’s growing role in contributing to India’s climate action goals.”

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BARAMULLA, APRIL 22: As part of the ongoing Inter-School Chess and Carrom competitions for Under-14 and Under-17 boys and girls, today such sporting events were conducted in various educational zones of the Baramulla district.

These competitions, organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports were held in Zone Nehalpora, Zone Baramulla, Zone Kunzer, Zone Singhpora Pattan, Zone Uri, and Zone Rohama, witnessed enthusiastic participation and commendable performances from budding talents.

In Zone Nehalpora, an Inter-School Chess competition for Under-14 and Under-17 boys was held at HSS Nehalpora, where 28 students from both categories showcased their skills and strategic thinking.

Zone Baramulla hosted the Inter-School Chess competition for Under-14 and Under-17 girls at BHSS Baramulla. Principal of the host institution appreciated the enthusiasm and sportsmanship of the participants and later distributed appreciation certificates to the winners.

In Zone Kunzer, the Inter-School Chess competition for Under-14 boys was conducted at GGHS Kunzer. The competition witnessed the active participation of students from more than 30 government and private schools, making it a remarkable and vibrant event.

Zone Singpora Pattan also successfully conducted its Chess competition for Under-14 and Under-17 girls at HS Singhpora. Principal of the school lauded the initiative of the YSS department in promoting sports among girls. The event concluded with the distribution of certificates to all participants and winners.

Zone Uri successfully concluded its Inter-School Chess competition for Under-17 girls at BHSS Uri. More than 10 government and private schools from the zone participated, making the event a grand success.

In Zone Rohama, an Inter-School Chess competition for Under-14 and Under-17 girls was held at HSS Rohama. The event witnessed the participation of 42 students from various institutions. Principal of the school distributed certificates to the deserving winners.

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BARAMULLA, APRIL 10: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) District Baramulla successfully kickstarted the much-awaited Inter-School Competitions with the Inter-School Zonal Level Chess Competition for Under-14 and Under-17 Boys.

The competition is being organized by the office of Zonal Physical Education Officer Sopore at Subhana Stadium, Sopore.

A total of 50 student participants representing 20 educational institutions from the Sopore zone locked minds in intense chess matches, demonstrating both skill and sportsmanship. The event served as a platform to promote analytical thinking, patience, and sports culture among school children.

DYSSO Baramulla expressed immense satisfaction with the enthusiastic response and reiterated the department’s commitment to ensuring holistic development of youth through such competitive and character-building platforms. 

He said the department aims to conduct a series of inter-school competitions in the coming weeks, embracing a variety of sports disciplines that align with the physical and mental well-being of students.

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 BARAMULLA FEBRUARY 25: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department Baramulla organized a day-long Artisan Exhibition cum Awareness Camp at the Handicrafts Block Sopore.

The event was inaugurated by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sopore, Shabir Ahmad Raina and was attended by

Handicrafts Training Officer (HTO) Sopore, Owais Ahmad ,Craft Instructors, artisans, members of various Industrial Cooperative Societies and trainees from different training centers.

Addressing the gathering, ADC Sopore, Shabir Ahmad Raina, emphasized that the objective of the camp was to create awareness among artisans about various welfare schemes and programs offered by the department.

He urged artisans to register with the department to avail the benefits of these schemes, which aim to support them in achieving economic independence.

During the event, HTO Sopore apprised the participants about the various training programs, cooperative initiatives, and design support available through the School of Designs, Srinagar.

He also highlighted the benefits of the newly launched Credit Card Scheme, which provides artisans with a financial aid of Rs 2 lakh, along with a 7% subsidy for five years from the date of disbursement.

On the occasion, ADC distributed appreciation certificates to extraordinary trainees from various training centers of Block Sopore.

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 Issues directives for expeditious completion of ongoing projects

BARAMULLA, FEBRUARY 17: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today chaired a meeting at Baramulla held to review the developmental landscape of the District with emphasis on assessing progress on ongoing projects, addressing challenges in implementation and ensuring timely execution of key initiatives across the various sectors.

Present in the meeting were Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Elections, Javed Ahmad Dar, MLA Uri, Sajad Ahmad, MLA Wagoora-Kreeri, Irfan Hafeez Lone, MLA Sopore, Irshad Ahmad Kar, MLA Pattan, Javaid Riyaz Bedar, MLA Tangmarg, Farooq Ahmad Shah (who joined virtually), District Development Commissioner, Minga Sherpa, Heads of Departments and sectoral officers.

The Deputy Chief Minister conducted a comprehensive review of projects being executed by Public Works (PWD), Health, RDD, Education, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry departments besides Jal Jeevan Mission, KPDCL and other key departments.

Legislators from the concerned constituencies projected their grievances and demands including issues related to mining in Uri sub-division, development of Parihaspora, Pattan, as a heritage village, expediting work on drainage work in Sopore, macadamization of roads in Wagoora-Kreeri and other development related issues.

While addressing the concerns raised by the Legislators, the Deputy Chief Minister issued directions to the concerned officers to expedite the work on ongoing projects to ensure timely completion.

The Deputy Chief Minister underscored the need for strong collaboration between elected legislators and the officers, urging them to work in close coordination to fulfill aspirations of the people and transform the district into a thriving economic hub.

Earlier, the DC apprised the Deputy Chief Minister regarding development scenario of the district and highlighted various long pending demands. These included establishment of mini secretariat in Sopore, Tangmarg, Baramulla and Uri; Multi Level Parking in Sopore and Baramulla; additional hospital and upgradation of GMC Baramulla, availability of specially skilled  doctors; Gulmarg road upgradation; provision for eco-tourism in places like Mund Daji, Kitar Daji, Shrunz Fall; boundary wall and road upgradation around SKAUST Wadoora, upgradation of sewage network in towns besides upgradation of stadium with installation of flood lights.

While addressing these demands, the Deputy Chief Minister sought updates from the respective departmental heads on the issues raised and instructed them to prioritize the necessary work and ensure its completion within a set timeframe, avoiding any unnecessary delays.

He asserted that the Legislators represent the voice of the people and it is important for the officers to address their issues timely. He directed the officers to treat these issues with the highest priority and ensure their swift resolution without any delays.

Reiterating the government’s commitment towards fast tracking development and improving public infrastructure in Baramulla, the Deputy Chief Minister assured that all genuine demands and grievances would be addressed at the earliest. He asked all stakeholders to maintain a result-orientated approach and work towards making Baramulla a model district in terms of governance, infrastructure, and public services.

Speaking on the occasion, Javed Ahmad Dar emphasized the importance of transparency in all developmental works. He directed the officers to take strict action against those displaying a lenient approach or engaging in unethical practices.

Later, the Deputy Chief Minister launched the Sheep Husbandry Wall Calendar and distributed Ayush Cards, marriage assistance sanction letters, subsidy release letters under PM-NREGA and distributed education assistance amounting to Rs. 4.05 crore as education assistance for 9507 beneficiaries.

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