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• First batch begins plumbing training at ITI; free courses, stipends, and toolkits offered to empower local youth

KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan today inaugurated a comprehensive Skill Development Training Program for families affected by major hydroelectric projects including Rattle HEP, Pakal Dul HEP, Kiru HEP, Kwar and others.

The training is being offered at the Industrial Training Institute (ITI), where the first batch of trainees began a Plumbing Training Course under the district's skill development training initiative. Over 20 youth from project-affected families have enrolled in the free, year-long training.

Speaking at the launch, the DC emphasized the administration’s commitment to promote sustainable livelihoods, stating that it is a priority of both the Government and the project authorities. He stated that the initiative is aimed at empowering the youth of affected families with the skills they need to become self-reliant. "More trades will be introduced soon, based on the interests of local youth," he added.

He also mentioned that, as a part of this program, the administration will also roll out courses in cutting and tailoring, to be set up in the respective villages of the project-affected communities and the initiative offers a comprehensive support system, including free meals, accommodation, stipends, and field exposure visits during the training period, besides toolkits of respective trade to be provided after Successful Completion of the Training. Principal ITI Kishtwar Anoop Sharma, representatives from Power Projects besides other staff was present during the occasion.

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JAMMU: The Department of Agriculture, Jammu, today celebrated World Bee Day with great fervour and commitment across the Jammu Division. The central event was organized here at the Directorate of Agriculture, Krishi Bhawan, Talab Tillo, under the global theme “Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all.” The celebration highlighted the indispensable role of bees and other pollinators in sustaining ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity, and ensuring food security.

Several progressive farmers and beekeepers shared their experiences, including Babli Devi, Neelam Devi from Samba, Jeffi Kumari, Rajinder Baru and young entrepreneur Vasu Sharma, who spoke about his journey in organic honey production. The event was presided over by Director Agriculture, Jammu, S. Arvinder Singh Reen and was attended by  Joint Director (Extension), Satish Sharma, Joint Director (Inputs), Dr. Ashwani Kumar and Joint Director (SLUB), S. Sohan Singh among others.

The proceedings began with a welcome address by Assistant Entomologist, Apiculture Development Scheme Jammu Rajesh Verma. He provided an insightful overview of World Bee Day, emphasizing its importance in educating the participants about the vital role bees play in ecological balance and agricultural productivity.

Speaking on the occasion, the Director emphasized the ecological and economic significance of bees. He said, “Bees are not just pollinators; they are vital contributors to our food systems and biodiversity. Jammu has immense potential for commercial beekeeping, which can serve as a sustainable income source for our farming community.” He also highlighted initiatives like honey testing labs, diagnostic centres, and processing units set up in Jammu to enhance quality production and provide support to beekeepers.  

The Director urged the public and farmers to engage in pollinator-friendly practices such as planting native flowering plants, minimizing pesticide use, supporting local honey producers, and spreading awareness about bee conservation.  

The event also witnessed participation from senior officials including Deputy Director (Central), Sanjeev Rai Gupta, Deputy Director (Planning) Jammu, Priyanka Parihar, Agronomist (VIS) Jammu, Vikas Padha, Deputy Director (Trainings),  Karuna Nidhi, SMS RL, Madan Lal, SMS RL, Dharmesh Vaid, SMS RL, Sanjay Anand, Chief Agriculture Officer Jammu, Manohar Lal Sharma, DSCO Jammu, Nirmal Parkash, DSSO Jammu, Rakesh Sharma, PPO Jammu, Raju Mahajan, Agriculture Chemist Jammu, Vinod Sharma, MDO Jammu, Raghubhir Singh Kochar, Farmers, Beekeepers, Sectoral Heads, Section Officers and other staff members among others. The programme was hosted by the Apiculture Development Scheme Jammu and was seamlessly coordinated by AEA, Veena Wazir, who conducted the proceedings.

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• Conspiracy alleged in illegal allotment of land to refugee allottee in violation of cabinet orders

JAMMU: Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu registered a formal case FIR No. 08/2025 u/s 5(1)(d) r/w Sec. 5(2), J&K PC Act, Svt. 2006 & Sec. 120-B RPC  at P/S ACB Jammu against (i) Ravinder Sharma, the then Tehsildar (S) Jammu, (ii) Mohammad Bashir the then Tehsildar Bahu, Jammu, (iii) Mohd Sarwar Lone the then Naib Tehsildar Bahu, Jammu, (iv) Mohd Rasheed Malik the then Patwari Chowadhi, Jammu, beneficiaries and others, for allotment of state land in favour of Tara Singh S/O Sh. Lehna Singh R/O Deli Rakh Bandu, Distt. Jammu, under the provision of the Govt. order No. 254/C dated 19.07.2014 without fulfilling the conditions of the Cabinet Order No. 578-C of 1954.

During the course of enquiry conducted into the matter, it has surfaced that allotment order was issued by the then PRO, Jammu, on 24-05-2013 in favour of said Tara Singh as refugee allottee under Cabinet Order No. 578-C and ownership rights have been conferred upon the allottee on 19-07-2014 under the provision of Govt. order No. 254/C in violation of the said cabinet order, wherein it is clearly mentioned the allottee shall have to cultivate the land personally, within a period of six months from the date of the allotment, failing which he will forfeit his right to hold the land and it shall be allotted to some other displaced person.

Further, as per the Register Khasra Girdawari the land in question remained continuously entered in the name of one Nazir Ahmad S/o Alam Deen as Gair Muroosi. Moreover, as per the revenue record, allotted land in question was neither in possession of allotee Tara Singh nor entry of Girdawari has been found in the revenue record in the name of said allottee, whereas, Power of Attorney pertaining to the land in question in favour of Javid Iqbal has been executed well before the conferment of ownership rights in favour of Tara Singh.

In this way, the then Tehsildar Settlement Jammu, along with the then Revenue Officers/Officials of Tehsil Bahu, Jammu, beneficiary Tara Singh, Nazir Ahmad, and attorney holder Javed Iqbal, conspired together in a well-orchestrated manner to illegally obtain state land. They subsequently sold the land-worth crores-causing significant loss to the state exchequer.

Further investigation is going on.

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JAMMU: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in connection with the grenade attack on a temple in Surankote that occurred on November 15, 2023.

The chargesheet has been filed against two individuals namely Abdul Aziz, son of Late Abdul Rehman, resident of Hari Safeda, Surankote, District Poonch, and Nazir Ahmed alias Naziroo alias Ali Khan, son of Late Khursheed Ahmed, a Pakistan-based terrorist who also hails from Hari Safeda, Surankote. 

Investigations have revealed that Abdul Aziz carried out the grenade attack on instructions received from Nazir Ahmed, who is currently operating from Pakistan. Nazir Ahmed had exfiltrated to Pakistan in 2001, where he joined the proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) and later became associated with the Jammu Kashmir Gaznavi Force (JKGF). 

Towards the end of 2022, Nazir Ahmed re-established contact with Abdul Aziz, his relative, through encrypted messaging applications using Pakistan-based numbers. During this time, he radicalized and recruited Aziz into HM/JKGF, instructing him to carry out grenade attacks in District Poonch to further the terror outfit’s agenda and ideology. 

Nazir Ahmed not only indoctrinated and recruited Abdul Aziz but also supplied him with hand grenades and detailed instructions for the execution of the attack through encrypted communication channels. 

The investigation reveals a wider conspiracy by the Pakistan-sponsored Hizbul Mujahideen to destabilize the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The act aimed to spread terror, incite communal violence, and undermine public peace by creating fear among the common people. The filing of the chargesheet underscores the SIA’s unwavering resolve to dismantle terror networks and safeguard the peace and security of Jammu and Kashmir.