Baramulla, July 06 (Scoop News)- Asserting that the district administration will explore every possibility to ensure the empowerment of specially abled persons, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr Syed Shehrish Asgar today remarked that special measures are being taken to realise the ambition of socio-economic empowerment of such persons. She said that Divyangs are the part and parcel of our society and every endeavor shall be taken so that they live their lives with dignity and honour.
The DC made these remarks during a distribution camp which was organised by the Department of Social Welfare Baramulla in order to provide aid and appliances to the physically challenged persons. The distribution camp was organised as part of the special program which was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of J&K with virtual participation of the functionaries of district administrations.
On the occasion, the DC distributed 80 Motorized Scooties among the identified beneficiaries. Sh
BARAMULLA: The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Baramulla, Zahoor Ahmad Raina today chaired a meeting of the concerned officers to review the functioning of District Red Cross Society.On the occasion, many points came under discussion where
Kupwara: Establishment of COVID Care Centres at Panchayat level has been one of the significant steps taken by the Government, announced last month to create more capacity in terms of facilities to deal with rising cases. The intent has been to facil
J&K DDC polls: Big wins, narrow defeats
While the turnout in most south Kashmir constituencies, especially in Pulwama and Shopian, was low, the region witnessed some close contests. December 23, 2020 6:02:44 am
Voters at a polling booth in Bandipora district. (Express photo by Shuaib Masoodi)
From a woman who originally came from Muzaffarabad to a former minister, a senior Congress leader and former legislators to the children of senior mainstream political leaders, the DDC elections in Jammu and Kashmir saw a galaxy of candidates trying their luck. Here are some of the big winners and losers in what is the biggest democratic event in the new Union Territory:
Booked By CBI, Congress Veteran Taj Mohiuddin Wins DDC Election
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SRINAGAR: Senior Congress leader and former minister Taj Mohiuddin registered his win from Parenpillan District Development Council segment of Baramulla district.
Taj Mohiuddin
A powerful face and three time lawmaker from Uri constituency of the erstwhile state assembly, Mohiuddin secured 9644 votes over his nearest rival Showkat Ali Khan. Khan who belonged to Sajjad Lone led J&K Peoples Conference secured 7923 votes.
Mohiuddin, who had important portfolios as minister multiple times, lost the last assembly elections held in J&K in 2014. He was defeated by veteran National Conference leader Muhammad Shafi Uri.