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BALTAL  (SONAMARG), APRIL 30: In order to take first hand appraisal of the Health facilities being put in place  for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Secretary  Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, today visited Base Camp Hospital Baltal and Primary Health Centre  Sonamarg.

Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr Jahangeer Bakhshi , accompanied the Secretary during the visit.

At the 100-bedded Base Camp Hospital in Baltal, the Secretary inspected critical medical facilities including Intensive Care Unit, trauma care section and oxygen generation plant besides accommodation infrastructure for the staff. He also visited PHC Sonamarg and inspected various section of the health facility.

The Secretary emphasized the need for complete readiness of all medical services well before commencement of the pilgrimage season.


He issued clear directives to all medical officers and yatra staff, stressing the importance of maintaining 24/7 emergency services, establishing efficient patient referral systems and ensuring adequate stock of essential medicines. Special emphasis was placed on coordination between the Base Camp Hospital, PHC Sonamarg and all medical teams along the yatra route.

Dr. Abid reiterated the administration's focus on delivering prompt, efficient, and compassionate healthcare services throughout the pilgrimage period.

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Says those who may not have achieved their desired results need to stay motivated, focused on future opportunities

Also appreciates JKBOSE for declaring results in record time

SRINAGAR, APRIL 30: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo extended her heartfelt greetings to the students of 12th class who were declared successful in results declared today.

In her greetings, Sakeena applauded the dedication, hard work, and perseverance of students for achieving academic excellence. She added that our students have shown remarkable determination and achieved such brilliant results.

The Minister also extended her heartfelt greetings to girl students for outshining the boys both in overall pass percentage and top meritorious positions, adding that girls are excelling in every field.

The Minister also encouraged those who may not have achieved their desired results to stay motivated and focus on future opportunities. “Exams are just one step in the journey as there are many paths to success and each student has their own unique potential”, Sakeena stated.

The Minister also appreciated the JKBOSE administration for compiling the results in a short span of 36 days.

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Ensure adherence to SOPs, transparency in exam conduct: DC

PULWAMA, APRIL 30: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, today undertook a comprehensive inspection of all designated centres in the district for the forthcoming NEET (UG) 2025 examination scheduled to be held on May 04.

During the visit, DC sought detailed inputs from the concerned officers regarding the preparedness and infrastructural arrangements made at each centre. He thoroughly inspected strong rooms, CCTV cameras and surveillance setup and reviewed seating plans to ensure compliance with NTA standards.

He issued clear directives to the Centre Superintendents to strictly adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA), particularly regarding the receipt, storage, and dispatch of examination material, videography protocols, CCTV coverage, timely opening and sealing of exam packets, and secure handling of OMR sheets.

Dr. Qayoom emphasised the importance of coordination among all functionaries to ensure seamless conduct of the examination in a fair, secure and candidate-friendly environment.

DC further focused upon the significance of maintaining the sanctity of the examination process, directing that all procedures pre-exam, during exam, and post-exam be implemented meticulously as per the NTA’s guidelines.

He enjoined upon the Centre Superintendents, district officers and NTA representatives to work in close synergy to facilitate a smooth and safe environment for all candidates appearing in the exam.

DC was accompanied by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pulwama and Awantipora, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Pulwama, Tral; Chief Education Officer (CEO) Pulwama; NTA City Coordinator and Centre Superintendents.

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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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BANDIPORA, APRIL 26:  A week-long training programme to promote natural farming - a chemical free farming involving livestock and diversified crop system concluded on Saturday at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Gurez.

KVK Gurez conducted the  training programme under National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) supported by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

The programme aimed to train the grassroots workers- Krishi Sakhis / Community Resource Persons (CRPs)  for further dissemination among farming community, covered all three regions viz Dawar, Bagtore and Tulail comprising of 15 clusters.

Two Krishi Sakhis from each cluster were trained making a total of 30 trainees under the ambit of the programme. 

The event covered 30 thematic areas discussed and deliberated at length through power point presentations followed with practical demonstrations and field visits. 

The programme witnessed participation from District Agriculture officer Bandipora, SDAO Bandipora, Block Development officer Gurez, scientists from SKUAST-Kashmir, officers from Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry who were entrusted as the Resource Persons as well.

Speaking at the concluding ceremony, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Gurez, Mukhtar Ahmad, appreciated the efforts of KVK Gurez for inculcating skill, imparting knowledge to the farmers for overall development of Agriculture and allied sectors in Gurez under harsh climatic conditions. 

Head KVK Gurez, Dr Hilal Ahmad Malik reiterated directions of the Vice-Chancellor SKUAST-Kashmir, Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai to boost the farming sector with focus on niche crops without promoting any chemical or synthetic application and informed that Natural farming was one such programme to achieve the excellence.

Chief Agriculture officer, Bandipora during his virtual deliberation with Krishi Sakhis stressed upon more practical knowledge and desired Krishi Sakhis to serve as bridge between Research system and farming community especially women farmers who perform most of the farm operations under hill conditions.

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 Srinagar, April 25: The KVK Budgam in collaboration with KVK Pulwama held a Seed Distribution cum Awareness Programme of Tribal Farmers of Budgam under the project ‘Outreach of Technology and Distribution of Farming Tools for ST and Low-Income Farmers funded under the Tribal Sub-Plan.

The aim of the programme was to distribute high quality potato and maize seeds among Tribal farmers. About 60 farmers of village Lobran, Khag Block participated in the programme.

The programme was inaugurated by Prof Raihana H. Kanth, Director Extension, SKUAST-K who was the chief guest on the occasion.

In her address to farmers, she encouraged them to come forward for such developmental initiatives to augment agriculture in their region & to optimize production for sustenance and commercial viability using new technologies.

She also stressed on adoption and dissemination of these high yielding varieties of potato and maize. She also briefed the farmers about the role of SKUAST-K in augmenting research in agriculture to facilitate the farming in Tribal Areas of Kashmir.

Dr. Javid A. Mughal, Principal Investigator of the project, shared the key highlights of the project in enhancing livelihood of farmers. Dr. Bilal A. Lone ,Prof & Head KVK Budgam, briefed the tribal farmers about the role of KVK Budgam in facilitating such programmes through on farm trials and front-line demonstrations at farmers field.

 Dr Ambreen Nabi, Scientist KVK, deliberated upon the Packages of Practices of Potato (Kufri Jyoti) to be adopted throughout the Tribal Area. Farmers of Lobrin have been hand-held by KVK Budgam for creating sustainable production systems in oilseeds, paddy &  other crops through provision of farming tools from time to time. 

Scientists from SKUAST-K and KVK Budgam and technical staff also attended the programme.

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 Srinagar, April 25:  The Government Degree College (GDC), Anantnag, on Thursday organized a solidarity and condolence march to mourn the tragic loss of more than 26 innocent lives in the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack. 

The march was led by the Principal  Prof. (Dr.) Mushtaq Ahmad Malik in which teaching, non-teaching staff and students,  came together to express their grief and condemned the heinous and barbaric act.

The college administration expressed their solidarity with the families of the victims. The college staff expressed their deep regret on the loss of innocent lives and expressed solidarity with the deceased families to bear the irreparable loss of their loved ones.

While offering heartfelt sympathies and condolence, the staff members prayed for the peace to the departed souls and patience for their near and dear ones and recovery of the persons injured during the incident.

The smooth conduct of march was facilitated by J&K Police Anantnag.

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