KVK-Kathua organises farmers’ training programme on Safe & Judicious Use of Pesticides

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 29: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kathua under the patronage of Directorate of Extension, SKUAST-Jammu organized a sponsored one day farmers’ training programme on Safe and Judicious Use of Pesticides by adopting integrated pest management practi...

ACS Jal Shakti presides over Public Darbar at Hiranagar

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 29: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Jal Shakti, Shaleen Kabra, presided over a Public Darbar at community hall, Hiranagar today where he listened to the public grievances.

Chairman District Development Council Kathua, Col (Retd) Mahan Singh; Deputy Commissione...

VBSY starts across 16 Panchayats in Kathua District

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 28: ViksitBharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) commenced today in 16 Panchayat Halqas of Hiranagar, Billawar and Mahanpur blocks of the district, here. These 13 Panchayats include Jandi, Sube Chak, Satura, Gara and Bhaiya in Block Hiranagar, Panchayat Dewal, Dhar, Malti, Dharamkot,...

Kathua- DCDC discusses road map for implementation of World's Largest Grain Storage Plan

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 25: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rakesh Minhas, today chaired a meeting of District Cooperative Development Committee (DCDC) to discuss the road map for implementation of World’s largest Grain Storage Plan scheme, here at DC Office Comple...

DPC clears 9 promotion cases of non-gazetted cadre at Kathua

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 25: The Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rakesh Minahs cleared over 09 promotion cases of non-gazetted employees of different cadres in Kathua district, meeting of which was held the other day.

The...

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra commences in rural areas of Kathua

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 25: Multifarious activities under Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, a nationwide outreach initiative aimed at informing and empowering citizens about the Centre's flagship schemes, were held today in Kathua district as the campaign kickstarted in 13 Panchayats of H...

District Road Safety Committee meet held at Kathua

Steps afoot to improve traffic regulation, minimizing accident rate: DC

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 24: A meeting of the District Road Safety Committee was held today under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rakesh Minhas here in the DC office complex.

At the outset, XEN ...

DDC Kathua releases 4 publications highlighting Socio-Economic Profile of Kathua District

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 24: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kathua Rakesh Minhas today released 4 publications highlighting Socio-Economic Profile of the District, here at a brief ceremony held in his office chamber today.

The publications name...

DC Kathua kick starts Wheat Sowing across Indo-Pak International Border in Hiranagar Sector

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 21: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rakesh Minhas today kick started wheat sowing across the Indo Pak Border in Hiranagar Sector.

SDM Hiranagar, Manisha Koul and Chief Agriculture Officer Kathua Sanjeev Rai were also present.
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Kathua wins divisional level round of Kala Utsav for 3rd consecutive year

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 19: Kathua registered a resounding win in the recently concluded Divisional Level round of Kala Utsav 2023-24, as the students from the District bagged maximum first position among all districts of Jammu division. It was the third consecutive win of t...

DLC approves 808 HADP, 8 PMMY schemes applications at Kathua

Twin Govt progs bound to transform farm economy from subsistence to self-reliance: DC

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 18: The District Level Committee (DLC) on the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) headed by Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Minhas today approved 808 loan applic...

ADM Kathua penalizes erring traders for violations under FSS Act, 2006

Imposes ₹1.82 lakh as fine for selling substandard, unhygienic and expired food items

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 17: Court of Adjudicating Officer, Additional District Magistrate Kathua, Ranjeet Singh today imposed fine to the tune of Rs. 1,82,000 lakh on complaint cases/Fo...

Kathua Admin celebrates 3rd Janjatiya Gourav Diwas

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 15: District administration Kathua today organised a programme in the premises Gujjar & Bakerwal Hostel Kathua to commemorate 3rd Janjatiya Gourav Diwas.

Chief Planning Officer, Uttam Singh was the chief guest, while Ex President MC Lakhanpur Surmu Din was the guest ...

'Back to Village' Phase V

Rehana Batul visits Sallan panchayat; Chairs Mahila Sabha, distributes financial assistance, golden cards

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 14: Secretary, Labour and Employment Department Rehna Batul, today visited Sallan panchayat of block Dinga Amb in connection with fifth phase of “Back to Village” Programme (B2V5), Gover...

‘Gulab Gatha’ movie screened at Girdhari Lal Dogra Memorial Degree College Hiranagar

With 16 shows, first phase of series concludes

HIRANAGAR, NOVEMBER 10: The first phase of the show series of the popular film 'Gulab Gaatha' completed here today at Girdhari Lal Dogra Memorial Degree College Hiranagar.

The shows in Hiranagar ...

B2V-5 programme concludes at all 257 Panchayats in Kathua District

Special Secretary HED participates at Mahanpur-A Halqa

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 10: With the completion of the second leg of activities in 107 panchayats, the ambitious ‘Back to Village’ Phase-V (B2V5) programme concluded in District Kathua today.

The two ro...

DLTFC approves 33 JKREGP cases at Kathua

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 10: A meeting of the District Level Task Force Committee was held today under the Chairmanship of District Development Commissioner Kathua Rakesh Minhas here in the DC Office complex, the other day.

The committee securitised the loan applications of the unemployed youth of the...

Kathua Admin organizes special screening of ‘Gulab Gatha’

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 09: Kathua Administration in collaboration with Natrang Jammu organised screening of the film ‘Gulab Gatha’ at Moonlight Cineplex, here today.

Two shows were organised where jam-packed audiences from all walks of life turned up to watch the film which depicts...

B2V- Giving life to Elixir of Life

Amrit Sarovars rejuvenation giving new lease of life to abandoned water bodies in Kandi Areas of Kathua

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 09: The rejuvenation and beautification of abandoned ponds have picked up steam in the Barnoti block of Kathua district with as many as 25 water bodies taken up for restoration ...

DLSA Kathua observes National Legal Services Day- 2023 under the theme “Access to Justice for All”

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 09: As per the Action Plan issued by J&K Legal Services Authority, (JKLSA) for the month of November, 2023 and also under the directions and supervision of Ashok Kumar Shavan, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority Kathua...

Diwali arrangements discussed at Kathua

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 07: Additional Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Ranjit Singh today convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the arrangements for the Diwali festival.

The ADC directed the PHE and PDD department to ensure round the clock electricity and drinking water supply in view of the ...

Kathua gears up for Back to Village-5 program

DC reviews preparation for flagship public outreach event

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 07: District Development Commissioner Kathua Rakesh Minhas, today chaired a review meeting regarding the preparations made by the district administration for Back to Village-5 program scheduled from Nov 8 to Nov...

Legal Services Week campaign

Chairman DLSA Kathua flags off Mobile Van for providing legal services

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 06: For the “Observance of Legal Services Week” launched by the Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority under the Patronage of Justice Tashi Rabstan who is also Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority and i...

Vigilance Awareness Week: Kathua Admin organises interactive session on efficient public service delivery

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 04: To foster transparency and empower the citizens, the District Administration Kathua, under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Ranjit Singh today hosted an interactive session as part of Vigil...

Special Lok Adalat on Matrimonial, MACT, Bank Recovery Cases, Criminal Compoundable Cases and other Pre-Litigation matters held at Kathua

Six benches settle 273 cases; realize Rs. 90.03 lakh as settlement amount

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 03: Under the insightful directions of Justice Tashi Rabstan, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Autho...

Swachhta Hi Sewa: DC Kathua felicitates winner students of painting competitions

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 02: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rakesh Minhas today felicitated winner students of Wall painting competition organized across the district under the banner of Swachhta Pakhwada( Swachhta Hi Sewa) from 25th Sept to 2nd Oct 2023 by the District Ad...

DC Kathua reviews progress achieved under District Capex Budget

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 02: District Development Commissioner Kathua, Rakesh Minhas, today chaired a meeting of the District officers to review the physical and financial progress achieved under District Capex Budget 2023-2024.

Chief Planning Officer, XEN PDD, XEN PHE, XEN Irri...

Kathua admin hosts auditors session to promote transparency in government offices

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 02: In furtherance of its consistent resolve to fight against corrupt practices, District Administration Kathua, in collaboration with Director General, Audit & Inspections, J&K, on Thursday hosted a Session of Auditors here in conference hall...

Block Diwas

DC Kathua Listens to people’s issues at Panchayat Londi

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 01: Deputy Commissioner, Rakesh Minhas, today presided over a public outreach program at Panchayat Londi in Hiranagar Block held as part of weekly Block Diwas program.

On the occasion, PRIs, social activists and individuals projected the issue...