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Hello Jammu News at 8:35:00 PM 0


Kupwara, Mar 22 :  District Magistrate Kupwara, Anshul Garg today designated Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) as Nodal Officer for Quarantine Centres established in Kupwara district for the citizens arriving from abroad to prevent spread of Coronavirus in the district.

The Nodal Officer has been directed to ensure adequate arrangements in these Quarantine Centres as per SOPs prescribed by Ministry of Family Health Welfare Department, Government of India. Besides, he has been asked to keep close coordination with Office of Divisional Commissioner and Director Airport Authority Srinagar along with S.P

Kupwara & Handwara for arranging foreign return Citizens/ Students of the district from Srinagar and further lodging at various Quarantine Centres.

Meanwhile, Supervisory Officers for the Quarantine centres established across the district have been designated to assist and report the Nodal Officer on daily basis for ensuring arrangements. The officers designated along with their contact numbers and location include Aijaz Ahmad Khuroo, Tehsildar Handwara, Cell 9419911101 for Quarantine Centre at ITI Handwara; Kashif Altaf, AD Handloom, Cell 7006278884 for Quarantine Cetre Gujjar & Bakkerwal Hostel Kupwara; Javaid Ahmad Zargar, Tehsildar Kupwara, Cell 9519064049 for Pahari Hostel Kupwara; Muzzafar Ahmad Hurrah, Chief Agriculture Officer, Cell 9622459771 for Government Degree College Kupwara; Fayaz Ahmad, DFO Social Forestry Kupwara for Government Degree College Handwara; Chief Education Officer Kupwara, Cell 9149705969 for JNV Potushai Lolab; District Programme Manager NHM for PHC Cherkot(for ladies and girls).
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Hello Jammu News at 9:34:00 PM 0


Kupwara, February 18 :  On the instructions of District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara Khalid Jahangir, Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Kupwara, Bashir Ahmad conducted a surprise visit of various offices in the district and found 70 employees were absent from their duties without any authorization.

During the inspections, 20 officials at PHE division Kupwara, 17 at Irrigation and Flood Control, 12 at Geology and Mining, and 21 at REW, BDO office Kupwara, Handicrafts and Fisheries Department were found unauthorisedly absent and were placed under immediate suspension.

Besides, five officials which include Exen REW, BDO Kupwara, AD Handicrafts, District Minerals officer and AD Fisheries have been put under notice, which shall follow the charge sheet for initiating disciplinary action against them.

Meanwhile, DC directed all the officials and employees working in the district to ensure punctuality in the offices.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:56:00 PM 0


          KUPWARA, OCTOBER 05: A team of Food Safety Department inspected various food business operators in Kupwara town during which 112 kilograms of adulterated spices and food sold in unhygienic conditions were destroyed.
          Commissioner Food Safety J&K had deputed Mobile Testing Laboratory along with a team to Kupwara for the inspections.
          The checking squad inspected 135 food business establishments and conducted 25 tests on- spot of different food items. The team lifted one sample of milk for analysis.

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Hello Jammu News at 7:54:00 PM 0

          KUPWARA, OCTOBER 05: District Election Officer (DEO) Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir, today chaired a meeting to review the preparedness regarding the smooth and hassle-free conduct of elections to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
 The meeting discussed threadbare all arrangements put in place, essential and integral measures taken and necessary precautions to be ensured during the electoral process.
          DEO said that every official concerned with the elections shall endeavour to facilitate the participation of the people particularly youth and ensure enabling environment towards strengthening grass-roots democratic institutions.
           He directed the concerned to ensure safe transportation of EVMs to polling centres and back to strong rooms, checking seals of EVMs and sealing of strong rooms.
He said that the staff of the Revenue Department particularly those officers deployed for magisterial duties have the responsibility to forge cooperation with other departments for the successful conduct of the elections.
 He urged the concerned to strictly follow the already laid out election plan and work in coordination and synergy for the smooth conduct of elections in the district.
 The meeting was attended by SSPs of Kupwara and Handwara, ADC Kupwara and Handwara, ASP Kupwara, District Information Officer, Returning Officers, all Nodal Officers, AROs, Zonal and Sectoral Magistrates, officers from ITBP, CRPF, CAPF, BSF, Tehsildarsof Kupwara and Handwara, ARTO Kupwara and other concerned.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:14:00 PM 0

KUPWARA, OCTOBER 03: The District Development Commissioner Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir today dedicated a Bolero Type (4x4) ambulance purchased at an amount of Rs 7.29 Lakh for Primary Health Centre (PHC) Keran of Kupwara district.
Dr Prahlad Singh CMO Kupwara said on the occasion said that by virtue of providing the vehicle, a long pending demand of the people of the area has been fulfilled.  Among others, BMO Kralpora Dr. Mir Shafi and other concerned were also present on the occasion.
Meanwhile, DDC reiterated the commitment of district administration towards ensuring better healthcare facilities on equitable basis to each and every corner of the district.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:08:00 PM 0

KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 25: In order to ensure timely attestation of mutations and delivery of various services as envisaged under the Public Service Guarantee Act, revenue camps are being organised by the concerned Tehsildars in Kupwara district from October 3, 2018.
According to Additional Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, the camps will be held at Kupwara, Tregham, Kralpora, Keran, Karnah, Sogam, Lalpora, Machil, Drugmulla, Handwara, Zachildara, Langate, Qalamaabad, QaziaabadKaralgund, Villgam and Tarathpora areas.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:01:00 PM 0

KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 25:  Fruit and vegetable market Bumhama Kupwara was today thrown open by the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir for business.
The said market comprising 46.13 Kanals of land contains all kinds of required facilities which include shopping complexes, drinking water, electricity, toilet facility etc.
SSP Kupwara, Deputy Director Horticulture Planning and Marketing, Cluster head J&K Bank, Lead District Manager, President Fresh Fruit Association Kupwara, Traders Federation and progressive farmers were present on the occasion.
The DDC congratulated the fruit growers and asked them to make better use of the Fruit Mandi. Highlighting the importance of the facility, he said that all kinds of fruit and vegetable trade should be conducted in the Mandi which will also help to overcome traffic Jam in the markets.
He said that a vermicompost unit is needed to be set up in the premises of mandi so that all waste material is dumped in it for maintaining hygiene and clean environment.
The DDC urged people to come forward and open ventures like cold store, walnut processing plants, hi-density plantation and avail benefits from various schemes.
SSP Kupwara said the establishment of the mandi will help develop horticulture sector in the district. He assured full support from the Police Department for the smooth functioning of the Fruit Mandi.
Cluster Head J&K Bank announced that an ATM facility will be installed at the mandi within next two months, while as the opening of a bank branch will be taken up with higher authorities.
 Earlier, the Fruit growers association thanked the DDC and other Officers for their strenuous efforts, resulting in the establishment of the Fruit Mandi in the district.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:47:00 PM 0


KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 25: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir here today chaired a meeting of officers of Education, Rural Development, PHE, PDD and other concerned departments here at DC Office Complex.
The meeting reviewed the progress achieved under TAD programme in the district. It was revealed that under the programme 322 different works were taken up in various schools of the district.
The meeting discussed threadbare the facilities being provided to the identified educational institutions which include drinking water, electricity and toilets.
It was given out that 90% of the target has been achieved so far under the programme, while as the rest of the works are smoothly progressing in these schools.
The DDC on the occasion stressed for achieving the 100% target within the shortest possible time frame for which he directed to speed up the pace of work. He impressed upon the officials to ensure use of quality material on the works besides resolving all the bottlenecks if any, so that all the identified schools are covered under the programme in the district.
The DDC constituted the Committee comprising of the officers of Education, Rural Development, Revenue, PHE and PDD for verification and reconciliation of the executed works. He asked officers not to leave any stone unturned to enhance aesthetics of schools.
Giving directions for providing drinking water facility to schools, he said that arrangements for groundwater should be made wherever required. He also directed for quality painting work on toilet exteriors and stressed for completion of finishing work within shortest possible time frame. The DDC impressed upon officers to resolve all issues of Mannigah area on priority and said that there should not be any kind of grievance from the people of the area.
 Among others, JD Planning, Imtiyaz Ahmad besides CEO, ZEO’s, BDOs and other concerned attended the meeting.

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Hello Jammu News at 9:06:00 PM 0


KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 24:  District Election Officer (DEO) Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir, today convened a meeting of Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers to review the arrangements put in place for smooth conduct of ensuing Municipal Elections in the district.
The meeting was attended by SSP Kupwara, Sriram Ambarkar, SSP Handwara, ADDC Kupwara, ADC Handwara, SDM Lolab, SDM Tangdar Dr Ilyas and other concerned. 
The meeting discussed threadbare the arrangements made with regard to security, establishment of Control Rooms, distribution and collection of EVMs, randomization of poll staff, transport plan, training of staff and other related issues.
On the occasion, DEO urged officers to be impartial and ensure the conduct of Municipal Elections in a smooth manner in the district.
He directed the ARTO Kupwara to prepare a transport plan for the election process and submit it to DC Office by September 25. He also said that strengthening of grassroots democracy will help the district administration in carrying forward the developmental activities in the district. 
Speaking on the occasion, both the SSPs of Kupwara and Handwara assured their full support from the security point of view to ensure free, fair and transparent election in the district.

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Hello Jammu News at 8:39:00 PM 0

KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 24: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir, today visited the bereaved families of two revenue officials who were killed in Machil road accident.
The DC visited the residence of Syed Nayeem Ahmad Andrabi of Dooniwari Lolab and Aijaz Ahmad Dar of Sogam Lolab who died in a road mishap at mountainous Z-GaliMachil area of the Kupwara district.
Jahangir expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate incident and condoled the deaths. He interacted with the family members of the deceased and assured them of all possible support from the district administration.
Pertinently, the Deputy Commissioner was personally supervising the rescue operations once the news of this tragic accident unfolded.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:53:00 PM 0

 KUPWARA SEPTEMBER 18: National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), today organized a workshop at Kupwara on Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS) and other Centrally Sponsored Schemes promoted by NABARD as a Nodal agency in district Kupwara. 
          Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kupwara, Mohammad Yousuf Mir chaired the workshop which was attended by JD Planning Imtiyaz Ahmad, DDM NABARD Zubair Wasil, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Kupwara, officials from Sheep Husbandry, Cooperative Department, KVK, LDM, NRLM Officials, Bankers, NGOs and Progressive Dairy Farmers of the District.
          ADDC on the occasion advised animal and sheep husbandry departments to provide all support and cooperation in implementation of the scheme in the district.
           He also advised the banks to provide timely sanction of the cases under the scheme, so that maximum beneficiaries will be covered under GOI Schemes. The ADDC stressed on regular conduct of awareness camps on village level and block level in the district so that the people are fully aware of all the schemes. 
   While giving presentation, DDM NABARD apprised about the benefits of the scheme and the contribution of diary sector to the cause of doubling of farmer income by 2022, especially for small and marginal farmers who constitute almost 85% of the farming community in the district. He also applauded the bankers and Animal Husbandry department for their efforts during 2017-18 in sponsoring and disbursing the maximum number of cases during the period.
          The sale and features of the current DEDS and method of online claim was discussed in detail. He said beneficiaries can step up dairy units ranging from 2 animals to 10 at the rate of Rupees 70000 per animal. The scheme also carries a subsidy component of 25% for general category and 33.33% for ST/SC.
          DDM said that DEDS scheme has 09 components like the establishment of dairy units, purchase of milking machine, dairy product transportation facility, cold storage facility for dairy products etc, He stressed for sponsoring and disbursement of a greater number of cases under the scheme. He suggested for better backward and forward linkages, adaptation of milk villages, strengthening of veterinary health in the district.
 JD Planning, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer and LDM besides progressive farmers also shared their thoughts and experiences on the occasion.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:50:00 PM 0

KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 17: District Development Commissioner Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir while chairing a meeting of Officers here today called for immediate removal of Individual Household Toilets/Public Toilets from the embankment of rivers, streams, lakes and other water bodies in the district.
He said that it has been brought to the notice of the district administration that Individual Household toilets/Public toilets, existing on the embankment of various rivers, streams, lakes and other water bodies, are directly disposing sewage into these water bodies. Such an unhygienic practice not only contaminates the water but gives rise to waterborne diseases, besides polluting the environment. This practice is also in violation to the provisions of Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources (Regulation and Management) Act, 2010, in terms of which said practice is a punishable offence with imprisonment for a term, which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to Rs 10000, or both. Hence, immediate demolition of these toilets has become imperative to prevent water borne diseases and to safeguard the environment.
DDC on the occasion said that a public notice shall be issued from district administration to all concerned and 10 days’ timeline will be given to the public for removal of individual Household Toilets from the embankment of water bodies. He directed concerned officers to demolish any such existing structures after ten days to ensure implementation of the directions in letter and spirit.
The DDC requested the general public and all those concerned to ensure clean surroundings and adopt healthy hygenic lifestyle. He suggested recourse to modern scientific techniques of solid waste management towards restoring ecological equilibrium and achieving sustainable development for a better tomorrow.
Among others the meeting was attended by ACD Kupwara, Yaar Ali Khan, Exen PHE Division Kupwara/Handwara, Exen I&FC, tehsildars, Executive officer Municipality Committee Kupwara/Handwara/Langate and representatives of concerned departments.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:41:00 PM 0

SRINAGAR,  SEPTEMBER 15: To monitor the assessment of damage caused by recent hailstorm in different areas of Central Kashmir’s Budgam District and North Kashmir’s Baramulla, Bandipur  and Kupwara districts  Joint Director Agriculture Extension Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal paid an extensive visit to the affected  areas which includes the villages of Narbal, Magam, Watmagam, Adina, PethMakhama, Hanjibugh, Peth Kanihama, Chairgune, S.K.Pora, Shiv Pora, Agrikalan, Goom Ahmadpora, Lalpora, Wussan, Tarhama, Kunzar, Pattan etc.
While reviewing the losses, he directed the concerned officers and assessment teams to adopt standard procedures for crop damage assessment strictly. He highlighted the need for coordination between different agencies involved in this job.
During the visit, affected farmers of the area met Joint Director and requested him to get the survey done at an earliest. He assured the farmers that all sort of technical support will be provided to them and the assessment report will be submitted to the government at an earliest.
Chief Agriculture Officer Budgam, Sub Divisional Agriculture Officer Beerwah, Sub Divisional Agriculture Officer Tangmarg and Sub Divisional Agriculture Officer Pattan, along with other field functionaries accompanied the Joint Director.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:28:00 PM 0

KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER  15: District Development Commissioner Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir flagged off a rally under PM's fortnight programme "Swachhata Hi Seva" from DC Office here today.
The programme will continue till October 02, 2018, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The rally comprising of about 200 students of various schools, carrying informative placards passed through various markets accompanied by rhythmic sloganeering with regard to cleanliness drive.
The main objective of the rally is to carry the message of cleanliness drive to every nook and corner of the district so that the environment can be saved from pollution.
The DDC on the occasion interacted with students and suggested them ways to make wide publicity of the campaign. He expressed optimism that such programmes will be carried on a sustained basis in future also and the cleanliness message will reach to every household in the district.
The DDC also sought cooperation from the people and said that all of us should join hands to clean our homes, offices hospitals, schools, neighbourhood, villages and whole district to realise Swachh Kupwara.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:34:00 PM 0

KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 15: District Development Commissioner Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir, today convened a meeting of Revenue officers to review the progress achieved under Jamabandi 2016-17, anti-encroachment drive in the district.
The meeting was attended by SSP Kupwara, ADC Handwara, ACR Kupwara, SDM Lolab, Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars and other concerned.
It was said that Jamabandi of 245 villages against total 379 villages in the district has been prepared, so far, while as the process on rest of the village is in progress. It was told that Girdawari of 131 villages stands also recorded in the district.
 Under anti-encroachment drive, 2228 Kanals of state land and kahcharie has been retrieved in the district since last month, the meeting was informed.
On the occasion, the DDC appreciated the officers for their performance in Jamabandi process and impressed upon them to speed up the pace of rest work and ensure that all the 379 villages are covered under Jamabandi 2016-17 within the shortest possible time.
The DDC also stressed upon the participants to intensify the anti-encroachment drive so that all state and kahcharai land is retrieved throughout the district.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:38:00 PM 0


KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 14: Additional Deputy Commissioner Handwara, Gulzar Ahmad on the directions of District Development Commissioner Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir today conducted an extensive tour of various areas of the Mawar area to assess the damage to crops especially horticultural produce due to recent hailstorms in the area.
The ADC was accompanied by Tehsildar Qalamabad Ghulam Nabi, Officials of Horticulture, Agriculture and other allied sectors besides representatives from concerned departments.
On the occasion, the ADC visited various areas including Qalamabad, Sheikhpora, Haril, Tereena, Tantraygund, Gundrazak, Shatgundbala, Drungsoo and Shahnagri wherein he was apprised that about 10 to 15% of the total production has been affected. He issued on spot directions to the concerned to thoroughly assess the losses caused due to recent strong winds and hailstorms to initiate proper measures towards distress relief and necessary assistance well in time. 
Meanwhile, the ADC met several deputations who apprised him about post hailstorm scenario. He assured them that requisite assistance to the affected will be recommended to higher authorities on priority.

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Hello Jammu News at 7:37:00 PM 0

KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 13: District Development Commissioner Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir today chaired a NABARD meeting under Tribal Development Fund (TDF), Rural Haat and Farmer Producer Organisation in the Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex.
The meeting was informed that Kupwara with a total population of 870345 has 87% rural people living in rural areas with 70351 belonging to Scheduled Tribes and 103087 from Pahari community. 
It was given out that the basic elements of TDF include central focus on *WADI*, which means a small orchard with multiple crops, staggered income through plantation of orchards, family-based approach towards development, community ownership of the project, institutional buildings by the formation of cooperatives and producer organizations.
The key concern of NABARD has been the sustainability of tribal livelihoods through the implementation of TDF in the district, said CGM NABARD.
The representatives of NABARD while explaining the nature of support mentioned that fund support is need-based, location specific and flexible. The project implementing agency will provide the DPR after a prior survey of the villages and finally, funding will be done by way of grant and loan as found appropriate.
DDC Kupwara Khalid Jahangir emphasized the need to strengthen farmer producer organisations towards increasing scale of operations, improving access to markets, enhancing bargaining power and a better understanding of services. For this, he suggested the role of KVKs, agricultural universities, NGOs, Cooperative Societies, Corporates, banks and financial institutions.
DDC urged all the concerned departments to ensure coordination and unity of purpose for realizing the benefits of the TDF so that farmers and all those associated are assured better returns. He instructed the concerned to pursue intense awareness for educating the people of Kupwara about the schemes offered by NABARD and initiate the process of registration of beneficiaries at an earliest. He emphasized for framing programmes towards promoting locally available products like walnut and honey. 
The meeting was attended by CGM NABARD, JD Planning, CEO, ACD, CMO, CAO, CAHO, Sheep Husbandry Officer and representatives of other concerned departments.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:06:00 PM 0

KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 12: Inter-Zonal District Level Competition in the sports discipline of Cricket Under-17 years of District Kupwara for the year 2018-19 got underway at Galizoo Sports Stadium, here today.
800 boys drawn from 12 Zones of Kupwara District are taking part in the competition.
The competition is being organized by the Department of Youth Services. The tournament will be played under the overall supervision of District Youth Services & Sports Officer Kupwara, Haji Gh Hassan Mir.
Earlier, the competition was declared open by DYSSO Kupwara in an impressive function.
The main objective of the competition is to select the teams of Kupwara District for the Inter-District and Division Level competitions.
The winners in Cricket Under-17 Boys category will get selected for Inter-District Level Competitions.
Meanwhile, DDC Kupwara Khalid Jahangir said that district administration is committed towards promotion of sports and games.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:36:00 PM 0

KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 11: District Development Commissioner Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir, today conducted an extensive tour of Mannigah area of the district to check the availability of basic amenities to the people there.
He inspected various ongoing developmental projects carried out by various departments and agencies and issued on spot directions to the concerned officers for necessary coordinated action.
The DDC was accompanied by Assistant Commissioner Development, Yaar Ali Khan, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Engineers of R&B, PHE, I&FC, PDD and other concerned officials.
The DDC visited 7.50 km Shatpora-Mannigah-Behaksabya road taken up under NABARD by R&B Department. He was informed that 5 kms of the road have been blacktopped while as rest of the construction and upgradation work is in progress. The DDC directed the R&B authorities to complete the road within the fixed timeline. 
 He also directed for construction of protection wall of existing nalla besides approaching road of the village. The DDC also fixed a 10-day timeline for installation of electric polls in the area.
While interacting with the people of the area, the DDC said that 1800 electric polls are being installed in the area so that every household is connected to the power grid. He said that the work has already been started and directed the concerned department to complete the work within the set timeframe. 
The DDC also inspected Middle School Beeranbal, Mannigah Middle School and interacted with teachers and students wherein he directed the concerned officers for levelling of school lawn, fencing of the school besides upgradation of approaching road for school.
During the inspection, he marked the dilapidated condition of the school building and taking cognizance of the public demand, the DDC issued on spot directions to R&B department for construction of new building and ensure restroom and water facility in the school.
The DDC enquired from the students about daily class work and Mid-Day Meals and asked students to take balanced diet and give more attention to their health and education. 
He directed for construction of tile path and renovation of Eid Gah at Pathan Basti and for early completion of a school building taken up under RMSA in the area. 
The DDC also inspected Glass Daji- Kashmiri Mannigah and Shalibathu roads taken up under PMGSY during which he directed the concerned agency to speed up the pace of work and ensure completion of roads within the stipulated time frame. 
Later, he visited the under-construction playground at Shalibathu and issued necessary directions to the concerned for its on-time construction towards promoting sports activities and youth engagement.
He also directed Exen PHE for replacement of old damaged pipes to redress the demand of the people of Shalibathu for safe and clean drinking water.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:22:00 PM 0

KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 11:  A district-level training programme on local groundwater-related issues and participatory groundwater management was held here today with District Development Commissioner Khalid Jahangir in chair.
The programme was organized by Central Ground Water Board North Western Himalayan Region, Jammu under the aegis of National Ground Water Training and Research Institute Raipur.
The programme was also attended by JD Planning, Imtiyaz Ahmad, Scientist and Head of Central Ground Water Board Jammu, Ashok Kumar, Scientist and Nodal Officer Aspirational District Kupwara, Rayees Ahmad Pir besides Engineers from PHE, I&FC, soil and water conservation, agriculture, groundwater experts and other concerned.
The programme was aimed at providing necessary training to the participants with regard to water conservation and preservation, groundwater drilling techniques, monitoring and assessment of water resources, artificial rainwater harvesting techniques besides participatory groundwater management.
On the occasion, the DDC said that special attention needs to be given towards water resources including rivers, nallas, springs and streams so that effective strategies are put in place for proper conservation of these assets.
The DDC stressed for judicious use of water in order to combat challenges in future. He enjoined upon the concerned to work in coordination for strict implementation of the water conservation programme. He assured full support from the district administration and expressed optimism that the participants will avail the benefits of the programme.
He said that the district administration is keen to provide every possible facility to the people including those living in far-flung and remote areas regarding conservation and preservation of water.
Earlier JD planning briefed the meeting about the highlights of Aspirational District Kupwara.
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