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BHADERWAH, OCTOBER 03: A two-day Block level Sports festival started today here at Govt Higher Secondary School Boys. 
The sports event is being held under the “sports for peace and development” a component of Khelo India initiative of the Union Sports and Home ministries.
Around 587 children drawn from 24 schools are participating in   kho-kho, kabaddi, volleyball and wrestling competitions in under 17 and U 19-year category.
Additional Deputy Commissioner   Dr. R. K. Bharti formally inaugurated the festival.
The sports events are being organised by Doda District administration by pooling the efforts of Youth Services and Sports department, Rural Development department, education department, J&K Police, CRPF, SSB and Indian Army.
Elaborate arrangements have been put in place by the administration to provide Sports equipments, refreshment, Uniform and transportation facilities to the participating sports persons.
On the inaugural day, HSS Bhadarwah defeated HSS Bhalra in U19 and HS NichlaThara beat HSS Satingal in U 17 category volleyball matches.  
In U17 khokho, HSS Bhadarwah beat Model Secular and in kabaddi HSS Bhalra beat Model Secular. 


BHADERWAH, SEPTEMBER 06: Charri Mubarak of Holy Kailash Yatra left for Kailash Kund from the ancient Vasuki Nag Temple, Gatha, Bhaderwah here today.
Amidst the chanting of Vasuki Nag deity, the Yatra crossed the Bhaderwah town where MLA Daleep Singh Parihar and MLC Naresh Kumar Gupta accompanied by ADC Bhaderwah Dr Ravi Kumar Bharti, CEO Development Authority Rajinder Khajuria (nominated Yatra Officer), ASP Rajinder Singh, SDPO Tousif Ahmed, SHO and others tehsil officers besides President of Sanathan Dharm Sabha, V K Kotwal, Mast Nath Yogi and large number of local people accorded a warm send off to the pilgrims.
After having a night stay at Hayan (Nalthi), the Yatra will reach its holy destination and the devotees will take a dip in the sacred water of dal. After performing religious rituals, the yatra will start its return journey to Bhaderwah on Sept 08, 2018.
The administration of Sub-division Bhaderwah has made elaborate arrangements of Medical team with sufficient medicines, first aid, drinking water, electricity through generator sets, firewood, tents for pilgrims and all other allied facilities including fool- proof security arrangements for smooth conduct of the yatra.
 The helicopter service has been put in place for the first time at a fair rate. Several Charris are taking different routes from Kellar and others to reach Kailash kund.


BHADERWAH, JUNE 20: Additional Deputy Commissioner, Doda (holding  additional charge of ADC Bhaderwah), Pawan Kumar today convened a meeting to discuss the modalities for providing benefits of various government schemes under single window programme (EK-Bari) to the eligible beneficiaries here.
The programme has been started in Bhaderwah on the directions of Chief Justice of J&K High Court who directed the PLVs to visit far-flung areas in order to identify the people who could be entitled the benefits under various government schemes.
The ADC directed the PLVs to conduct the tours of far-flung areas to take the benefit of government welfare schemes to the grassroots level.
During the meeting, the officers of concerned departments briefed ADC about various schemes under implementation by their department and the progress being made by them in this field till date to  provide benefits to the  identified beneficiaries under such schemes.
The meeting was attended by Secretary District Legal Services, Muddasir Farooq, Munsif Session Court Bhaderwah, SDPO Tousif Ahmed, BMO Yudhvir Singh, BDO Dr. Mohd Ashraf, AEE PHE Ashok Kumar, ZEPO  Shaheena Qazi, CDPO Nasreena Begum and other officers besides Tehsildar Masood Ahmed and Naib Tehsildar of all Niabats.
Bhaderwah (J-K), June 18 :  Four people were arrested from Bhaderwah belt of Doda district today with 1 kg heroin, charas and over Rs 2 lakh in cash, police said. 


A police team set up a checkpost on Bhadarwah-Jai Road and intercepted a car. During a search of the vehicle, 1 kg heroin, 150 grams of charas and cash Rs 2,49,900 in cash were seized from the four people, they said. 

SSP Doda Shabir Ahmed Khatana said, "We have arrested 4 inter-state narcotic smugglers with a huge consignment of heroin along with cannabis, chitta and cash." 

The arrested accused, identified as Mehboob Ahmed Butt, Irshad Ahmed, Irshad Tantray and Nisar Ahmed, used to procure drugs from Kashmir and supply those in Bhadarwah, he said.

A case has been registered at Bhaderwah Police Station in this regard and investigation is underway, the police said.PTI

BHADERWAH, JUNE 08: A joint enforcement team today charged Rs 3800 fine from erring traders during market inspection conducted here today.  The inspection team led by Tehsildar Masood Ahmed and comprising of officials of Municipal committee, FCS&CA and Police   carried out   joint market checking to check black marketing, over charging, non-display of approved rate lists, using of banned polythene carry bags in the town. 
The team destroyed around one quintal rotten vegetables, fruits and other perishable and unhygienic items and also realised a fine or Rs 3800 from the   traders for violation of market regulation rules.  
The Market checking squad also   carry bags and destroyed 4 kg of polythene carry bags on spot.
The shopkeepers were directed to display the approved rate lists in their shops, keep their establishments neat and clean, sellers were asked to cover mutton and chicken   otherwise stern action will be initiated against them. 
Similar market inspection and anti-polythene drive was launched in other parts of tehsil Bhaderwah   where the market checking squad seized and destroyed   8kg banned polythene carry bags and realised a fine of Rs 4100 from the erring traders.


Bhaderwah, May 31: A legal awareness camp was organized today here at District Court Complex to mark “anti-tobacco day”. 
 The camp was held under the chairmanship of M.K Sharma chairman, District Legal Services Authority and in presence of  Renu Dogra Gupta Chairperson Tehsil Legal Service Committee and   Mudasar Farooq, Secretary District Legal Service Authority.
  Mudasar Farooq Spoke about the hazards of smoking and impressed upon the gathering to give up use of tobacco products.
The participants appreciated the initiative taken by the District Legal Service Authority Bhaderwah in this regard.


BHADERWAH, APRIL 6:- Additional Deputy Commissioner ,Imam Din convened a  meeting to discuss modalities for  providing benefits of Govt schemes under single window programme (EK-Bari) to the eligible beneficiaries , here today.
 During the meeting , concerned departments  briefed the ADC about various schemes under implementation by their  departments.
ADC asked for immediate set up and   functioning of single window programme for extensive outreach of these schemes to beneficiaries.
Pertinent to mention that meeting was convened on the directions of DC Doda under briefing by the High Court Justices on their visit to Bhaderwah last week.
The meeting was attended by secretary District legal services, Muddasir Farooq, CAHO, Dr. Khursheed Ahmed Mir, VAS/DSHO Dr. Anil Kumar and other officers.
The next meeting regarding the same programme will be held on 17th of April.


‘500 Cr road infrastructure plan underway in Doda’
Asks PWD to take action against contractors who miss deadlines
BHADERWAH, DECEMBER 01: Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar said the government is working under a comprehensive road upgradation plan to macadamize every road in Chenab valley by the end of 2019. The Minister said this while addressing a series of public meetings during his day-long visit to Bhaderwah.
Stressing that the roads are pre-requisite for development of any area, the Minister said the government will spend more than Rs 500 crore for connecting far-flung areas in the district with all-weather road connectivity.
Taking cognizance of the complaints raised by the people regarding works left unattended for years together, the Minister directed the department to take strict action against those contractors who don’t meet the timelines of projects.
The Minister was informed that the department has targeted to macadamize a road length of 220 km, besides construction of 12 bridges in Doda in the current financial year. “The government has completed the long stalled prestigious projects including Batote-Kishtwar road, Ganpat Bridge and Bhaderwah-Chamba road,” the Minister said, adding that more than 140 road projects would be completed in the district under PMGSY and other programmes in the next two years.
The Minister also laid the foundation stone of link road from Ghati Ghurakha to Himote via Lalha to be constructed at the cost of Rs. 3 crore. He also laid the foundation for widening and upgradation of road from Pul Doda to Beoli via Doda under CRF at the cost of Rs. 5 crore. Minister of State for Public Works, Sunil Sharma was also present on the occasion.
MLA Bhaderwah Daleep Parihar, MLC Firdous Tak, Chief Engineer, PWD (R&B) Sudheer Shah, Chief Engineer, PMGSY S.P Manhas, Deputy Commissioner, Doda Bhawani Rakwal, Managing Director, Jammu and Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation Syed Nayeem Ahmad, Superintending Engineer, PWD (R&B) Circle Doda Niaz Banday, engineers of PWD (R&B), PMGSY and senior officers of district administration accompanied the Minister during the tour.
On his way to Bhaderwah, the Minister interacted with the locals at Puranoo, Baru and Malothi where the villagers demanded construction of roads from Bhalla to Tron, Puranoo to Masri, Malnai to Chakrabarthi and Puranoo Sarothi Bridge, improvement in drainage system, upgradation of Middle School and PHC in Puranoo.
In Malothi, the people demanded construction of roads from Malothi to Thalsra and Bhalla to Dugli, besides provision for Academic Block, playground and additional classrooms in Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Malothi and establishment of Community Centre in the area.
During a public grievances redress camp in Panjgrain, the locals sought establishment of Degree College and Dispensary in Panjgrain, provision for employment opportunities to local youth in road projects and construction of roads from Panjgrain to Chanti, circular road at Malothi, Malothi to Panjgrain, Malothi to Chilli and link road from Kehlote Khanpura to Chalrie Jagote.
While addressing the gathering, the Minister said the work on minor road and link roads will be started after the completion of major road projects in the district which cater to large chunk of population.
“Every village in Doda will be connected to the District Headquarters with high-quality roads in next two years,” the Minister said, adding that the work on circular road in Malothi, Biru Basti to Dogli and Bhalla to Tesna will be started in January next year.
In Khellani, the locals sought upgradation of Govt. Middle School, promotion of rural sports, construction of stadium and establishment of Receiving Station in the area while as in Katyara, the people demanded construction of roads from Katyara to Sarachi Dhanu and Bheja to Thanala.
Later, the Minister also convened a public meeting in Bhaderwah in which the locals apprised the Minister about various problems being faced by them related to road connectivity, healthcare, education, power supply and sanitation.
While addressing the gathering, the Minister informed that the road projects in Bhaderwah remain delayed due to shortage of hot mix plants in the district. He further informed the Govt. Medical College in Doda will be completed in next two years and the road from Bhaderwah to Jai would be connected to Gandoh.

BHADERWAH, OCTOBER 26: On the 4th Day, the expert team associated with the 7 day training of trainers programme on disaster preparedness and risk reduction, interacted with the students here at the Government Higher Secondary School(GHHS) Boys.
Around 50 delegates from Leh, Kargil and different parts of District Doda interacted with students and staff.
This programme inaugurated on Oct 23 at Ghat Doda by MLC Sham Lal is being organised by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development Tamil Nadu in collaboration with Civil Defence, SDRF, Red Cross, Indian Army, Friends Youth Club Assar, Diamond Youth Club Ghat.
The esource persons include experts from Jammu University (Bhaderwah Campus), Degree College Bhaderwah and others.  

The main aim of this programme is to train  the youth in rescue and relief measures during natural disaster like floods, Fire, earthquake, accidents etc.


BHADERWAH, OCTOBER 24:- District Development Commissioner, Bhawani Rakwal, convened a public grievances redressal camp here the other day.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Mohd Shabir, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Imam Din, Tehsildar, SDPO alongwith District and Sub Divisional Officers besides prominent citizens attended the camp.
Locals raised several problems pertaining to basic facilities of water, power, health, road, traffic management etc and sought an early redressal to the same.
The DDC asked the officers of the concerned departments to look into these issues and take up remedial measures in this regard.  
He directed the officers of traffic and police to take stock of the problem of parking within municipal limits to overcome the inconvenience arising because of wrong parking. DDC also asked PHE Department to make potable water available to each and every household.

DDC exhorted upon the people to assert themselves and take part in planning and development of their area. 

BHADERWAH SEPTEMBER 29: District Development Commissioner, Bhawani Rakwal today toured Manthala and Udhrana villages of Bhaderwah Tehsil and held a public grievances redressal camp.
          DDC was apprised on the issues pertaining to agriculture, power, fisheries, health, education, road and water supply among others.
DDC gave a patient hearing to the demands of the peoples and directed the concerned officers to take adequate steps to mitigate the problems of the people.

ACD, Akhter Hussain Qazi, Tehsildar Bhaderwah, Executive Engineer R&B, BDO Bhaderwah, AEE PMGSY, AEE PHE, other sectoral officers besides large number of people were present in the camp.

BHADERWAH, SEPTEMBER 16: Deputy Commissioner Bhawani Rakwal today convened an introductory meeting with ADC and other officers of Tehsil administration.
        Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah Imam din, ASP Bhaderwah Shahzad Salaria, Tehsildar Bhala, SDPO Bhaderwah, Principal GDC Bhaderwah, AEE PDD/PHE Bhaderwah, TSO Bhaderwah and Bhalla, Principal Boys and Girls Bhaderwah besides other Officers also attended  the meeting.
  After brief introductory session, various ongoing developmental work/activities were reviewed in the meeting.
      DC impressed upon the officer to keep close monitoring of developmental activities of their respective departments so that the works get completed within the stipulated timeframe and people get benefited.

        All the Tehsil and Sectoral heads along with their respective staff were directed to work with dedication and deliver in a speedy and time bound manner.

KISHTWAR, SEPTEMBER 12:  The Bike Expedition 2017 today reached here after traversing through Basholi-Bani-Sarthal-Bhaderwah circuit.
The expedition comprising 84 Bikers was received by police Band and students of different school of Kishtwar in presence of District Development Commissioner Angrez Singh Rana and Chief Executive Officer Kishtwar Development Authority. 
          The expedition later left for onward journey to explore the unexplored areas of Gulabgarh-Paddar valley. 
    The expedition has been sponsored by Directorate of Tourism Jammu to explore virgin spots of tourist attraction along Jammu–Basholi-Bani-Sarthal-Bhaderwah, Kishtwar-Gulabgarh- and Sanasar-Patnitop-circuits. 
Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma flagged off the Bike expedition on 9th of September from Jammu.
          The aim of the holding the expedition is to spread the message of peace, brotherhood and harmony. The Bikers has been asked to act as ambassadors to promote and explore the charismatic beauty of this region.
          Around 84 men and women Bikers of Jammu and other parts of the country are the part of the weeklong expedition. 
          SSP Kishtwar, ADC Kishtwar, Executive Engineer KDA and staff of Tourism Department were also present on the occasion.




BHADERWAH, SEPTEMBER 01: A team comprising of Tehsildar Bhaderwah Masood Ahmed, EO Municipal Committee, Mohd Ashraf Zargar, Naib Tehsildar Nazir Ahmed, Tehsil Supply Officer Farooq Ahmed and other concerned officers conducted surprise market inspection in the town today. During the checking a fine of Rs 3500 was imposed on shopkeepers found keeping polythene bags and all the polythene carry bags were seized.
 Besides the drive for polythene seizure, a routine checking of vegetables, fruits vendors, grocery and sweet shops was also done to check the quality of food items.

During inspection about one quintal of rotten vegetables and fruits was destroyed on spot.

BHADERWAH, AUGUST 29: Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah, Mohammad Hanief Malik today chaired a meeting of officers and representatives of Anjuman Islamia, Beopar Mandal and other stakeholders to review the arrangements for forth coming festival of Eid-ul-Azha.
          ADC directed the concerned Officers to conduct regular market inspections   to  keep check on overcharging and quality  of eatables . He directed the officers to take strict action against black marketers, hoarders and erring traders as per the law.
The ADC directed PDD to provide uninterrupted power supply on the days of festival.
 The EO Municipal Committee Bhadewah was asked to maintain cleanliness in the whole town especially at Eidgah and around Mosques.

          Tehsildar Bhaderwah, SDPO, Xen PWD, BMO, Tehsil Supply Officer, EO Municipal Committee and Representations of Religious organizations Anjuman Islamia, Beopar Mandal attended the meeting.



DODA, AUGUST 22:-
A cultural programme was organized by the District Information Centre at Government Middle School Mathola Bhaderwah, in which the local artists presented beautiful songs in the local languages including Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, Punjabi, Bhaderwahi and Kashmiri.

Head Master, GMS Mathola Sadaqat was the chief guest on the occasion. Large number of students and teaching faculty were present on the occasion.

The programme was highly applauded by the audience and the department was requested to organize more such programmes in the future as well.


BHADERWAH, AUGUST 18: Charri Mubarak of Holy Kailash Yatra  2017 left for its destination of Kailash Kund from the ancient Vasuki Nag Temple Gatha Bhaderwah here today.
The Yatra crossed the Bhaderwah town at 9 am where the enthusiastic devotees raised slogans of Vasuki Nag deity.
MLA Daleep Singh Parihar and MLC Naresh Kumar Gupta accompanied by CEO Bhaderwah Development Authority Bal Krishan, who has also been nominated as Yatra Officer for all yatras taking place this month, ASP Shahzad Salaria, SDPO Brijesh Sharma, Tehsildar Masood Ahmed, SHO and others tehsil officers besides large number of local people accorded a warm send off to the pilgrims.
The yatra after having a night stay at Hayan (Nalthi) will reach the holy Kailash Kund tomorrow on 19th August 2017. After performing pooja and other religious rites, the yatra will start its return journey to Bhaderwah on 20th August 2017.
The administration of Bhaderwah has made elaborate arrangements of Medical team with sufficient medicines, first aid, drinking water, electricity through generator sets, firewood and all other allied facilities including fool- proof security arrangements for smooth conduct of the yatra.


BHADERWAH, AUGUST 18:- The historical Machail Paddar Yatra commenced today from its base camp Temple of Chandi mata at village chanote in Bhaderwah.
The yatra started on August 18 and will culminate on August 25. More than 5000 pilgrims are undertaking the yatra.
The yatra started from chandi Mandir at village Chanote Bhaderwah where devotees from various parts of the state as well as from other parts of country assembled and left for Machail padder in Kishtwar District amidst chanting of Bhajans and religious sermons in a cavalcade of Buses, Matadors, Sumos and cars etc.
MLA Daleep Singh Parihar and MLC Bhaderwah Naresh Kumar Gupta accompanied by CEO BDA Bal Krishan, ASP Shahzad Salaria, SDPO Barjesh Sharma, Tehsildar Masood Ahmed, SHO and others tehsil officers  besides large number of local people accorded a warm send off to the pilgrims.
The yatra will cover a distance of 175 KM of hilly track to reach the holy shrine of Goddess Chandi in Machail Padder. After performing religious rites there, it will start its return journey from Machail and will reach Bhaderwah on 25 August.
The District Administration of twin districts of Doda and Kishtwar have made all arrangements related to health care, drinking water, temporary toilets, electricity, transportation, and other amenities enroute the yatra.

BHADERWAH, AUGUST 11:  Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah, Mohammad Hanief Malik today convened a meeting to review the arrangements for Independence Day celebrations.
During the meeting, it was informed that the main function will be organized at Government Boys Higher Secondary School where VIP will host the tricolor and take salute at the march Past by contingents of JKAP, NCC and students from various schools. Later a colorful cultural programme will be presented by the school children on the occasion.
Various other arrangements including security, installation of Public Address System, medicare, power and drinking water supply, sanitation, seating arrangements were discussed and finalised in the meeting.
ADC directed the information department to start the day with playing of shehnai wadan early in the morning. It was also decided that the full dress rehearsals shall be held on 13th of August at 10am.
ASP, Tehsildar, SDPO, Principals of Government schools besides other Tehsil officers and officials attended the meeting.





BHADERWAH, August 05: Additional Deputy Commissioner,  Mohammad Hanief Malik  convened a meeting to review the  arrangements for  Independence Day celebrations.
It was informed that the main function will be held at Government Boys Higher Secondary School Bhaderwah where VIP will hoist the tricolour and take salute at the march Past contingents of JKAP, NCC and students from various educational institutes. The function will start with playing of shehnai Vadan by the Tehsil Information Centre Bhaderwah
Issues pertaining to security,  medicare, power  and  water supply, sanitation, seating and other logistic arrangements   were also discussed .

Additional SP, Tehsildar, SDPO,  Xen PWD/Irrigation & FC, Principals besides other officers attended the meeting.