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Baisakhi festival celebrate in Poonch

J&k: Forest Dept Demolishes Illegal Structure on Forest Land in Chajjla, Mendhar Area of district Poonch DFO Urges Public to Avoid Encroachment

In Poonch, The Municipality Organized A Cleanliness Awareness Program In Collaboration With The District Administration Poonch.

Ajaz Jan MLA Poonch Raises Concern Over Missing 17-Year-Old Boy in Legislative Assembly

Senior leader Ajaz Jan today raised a serious issue in the Legislative Assembly regarding the disappearance of a 17-year-old boy, Yawar Rashid, son of Mohammad Rashid, a resident of Mandi, Poonch, who went missing in Jammu after appearing for an examination.

Expressing deep concern over the matter, Ajaz Jan urged the government and the Home Department to take immediate action and conduct a thorough inquiry to trace the missing boy at the earliest. He emphasized that the safety of students and citizens must be a top priority and called for a swift and transparent investigation.

Ajaz Jan also appealed to the administration, law enforcement agencies, and the general public to extend their support in locating the boy and ensuring his safe return to his family.

He reiterated that such incidents cause immense distress to families and must be handled with urgency to ensure justice and accountability.

Haq Insaaf Council Honors Trailblazing Women at Women Achiever's Award 2025
The Jammu Kashmir Haq Insaaf Council (Movement for Right and Justice) successfully hosted the prestigious Women Achiever's Award "Woman of Substance" 2025 at the Amar Singh Club, Jammu on International Women’s Day. The event celebrated the remarkable contributions of women who have demonstrated strength, leadership, and resilience across various fields. Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar, IAS, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of the awardees. The program was further dignified by the presence of Prof. Monika Sethi from University of Jammu; SP South Ajay Sharma and Rafiq Jaral, SDM South Jammu as Guest of Honour. Dr. Sayantan Mondal from IIT Jammu attended as the Special Guest. The event commenced with a powerful welcome address by Advocate Zeshan Syed, Chairman of Haq Insaaf Council, and was hosted by Momina, who ensured seamless proceedings. Notably, the website haqinsaafcouncil.in was also launched on the occasion. The program featured thought-provoking panel discussions under the theme "Accelerate Action: Empowering Women in Jammu & Kashmir Amidst Regional Challenges and Opportunities." Speakers shared insights on the critical roles of women in sectors such as security, sports, legal rights, and peace-building. Following the discussions, the "Woman of Substance" award was conferred upon outstanding women for their exceptional achievements. The awardees included Dr. Sunniya Wani (JKPS), Dr. Monica Narang , Dr. Mehar Rather, Dr. Upasana Sharma, Dr. Rajneesh Khajuria, Ms. Anuradha, Dr. Monika Bhardwaj, Ms. Preeti Sharma, Ms. Sheriya Sareen, Dr. Kartika Bakshi, Dr. Pooja Sharma, Ms. Sakshi Sawhney, Ms. Yogita Sharma, Ms. Arvinder Kour, Ms. Rupali Puri, Ms. Adeela Khan, Ms. Shalini (JKAS), Advocate Upasna Thakur, Advocate Alisha Kohli, Advocate Supriya Singh Chauhan, Advocate Sugandh Gandotra, Ms. Preeti Choudhary renowned social activist,renowned singer Ms. Sonali Dogra and others.
In her vote of thanks, Dr. Mehar Rather expressed deep gratitude to the dignitaries, panelists, and awardees, emphasizing that the resilience and achievements of the honourees epitomize the broader movement toward women's empowerment and gender equality in Jammu & Kashmir.
Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar commended the extraordinary courage and determination of the awardees, stressing that recognizing their accomplishments is essential for fostering an equitable society. Professor Monika Sethi highlighted the transformative power of education and legal awareness in empowering women and dismantling structural barriers.
The event’s success was made possible through the dedicated efforts of the organizing committee, which included Dr. Nitan Sharma, Basharat Hussain, Waseem Qureshi, Mrs. Runak Zeshan, Sameer, and others. Saima Qazi, a journalist, shared her insights on the challenges faced by women in media, and senior journalist Pankaj Khajuria was also present, adding further significance to the occasion. The Women Achiever's Award 2025 concluded with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the resilience and leadership of women across Jammu & Kashmir, serving as a powerful reminder of their invaluable contributions in shaping a more just and empowered society.

In Poonch, Department Social Welfare Poonch Celebrated International Women's Day.

In Poonch, the Bharatiya Janata Party celebrated International Women's Day
Poonch. Like across the country, today in Poonch, the Bharatiya Janata Party organized a program on International Women's Day at the party headquarters in the city. In which a large number of party men and women officials and workers participated. The program was chaired by BJP District President Gurdeep Singh Khalsa and Mahila Morcha District President Jyoti Bhalla. On this occasion, speakers celebrated the International Women's Day and congratulated women on this day, highlighting the work done by the Bharatiya Janata Party in the country.

JAN AUSHADI DIWAS celebrated in Poonch's Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital, people said that this initiative of the Prime Minister is getting cheap medicines

Thousands of people offered Friday prayers at the Shahi Jama Masjid Eid gha Poonch on the first Friday of Ramadan Sharif in the district poonch.

MLA Haveli Poonch Ajaz Ahmed Jan spoke in the Jk Assembly over the problems of the people of Poonch

DIG RP Range and SSP Poonch Preside Over Thana Diwas at Police Station Mandi

Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) INAUGURATION Of AUTOMATIC MILK COLLECTION UNIT (AMCU) By DDC POONCH