Deputy Commissioner Samba

Wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali! 🪔✨ May the festival of lights illuminate every home with happiness, peace, prosperity and new beginnings. May this auspicious occasion bring joy and positivity to all. District Administration Samba

Grand Maha Aarti celebrated with great devotion and spiritual fervour at the revived ancient Sarovar of Shri Narsingh Dham, Ghagwal, on Diwali, in the presence of MLA Samba Surjeet Singh Slathia and DC Samba Dr. Rupesh Kumar, IAS, with enthusiastic participation of devotees.

Minister Javed Ahmed Rana announces ₹7 crore Girls’ Hostel for Samba during Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada, stressing enhanced tribal welfare and time-bound grievance redressal. Also reviews FCI Godown operations at Jatwal.

DC Samba Dr. Rupesh Kumar, visited Shri Narsingh Dham Ghagwal to review arrangements for the Maha Aarti scheduled for November06 on theoccasion of Diwali.He directed concerned departmentsto ensureproper coordination,cleanliness,security and seamless arrangements for devotees.

Glimpses of today’s Block Diwas held at Rajpura, where DC Samba Dr. Rupesh Kumar, IAS, interacted with locals, reviewed developmental works and listened to public grievances, issuing directions for their prompt redressal.

DC Samba Dr. Rupesh Kumar, holds Block Diwas at Rajpura, reviews ongoing development works and addresses public grievances. Issues related to road connectivity, water supply, electricity, healthcare and other civic amenities discussed.

DC Samba Dr. Rupesh Kumar, IAS, reviewed Mission YUVA progress and directed re-verification of pending cases, setting a one-week deadline for banks to expedite verification and loan disbursement to aspiring young entrepreneurs. #MissionYUVA #DistrictSamba #YouthEmpowerment

Jammu & Kashmir Bharat Scouts and Guides, District Samba, warmly welcomed Dr. Rupesh Kumar, IAS, on assuming charge as Deputy Commissioner, Samba, and extended best wishes for his new assignment. #BharatScoutsAndGuides #Samba

DC Samba Dr. Rupesh Kumar, IAS, chairs district-level NCORD meeting to review anti-drug initiatives, strengthen enforcement, de-addiction services and awareness campaigns, reiterating the collective resolve towards a #DrugFreeSamba. #DrugFreeIndia #NashaMuktBharat

Marking #RashtriyaEktaDiwas, a plantation drive was organised at the park of the District Administrative Complex, Nandini Hills, Samba, following the Unity Pledge ceremony, with active participation of officers and officials. #EktaDiwas #GreenSamba #Samba

On #RashtriyaEktaDiwas, DC Samba Dr. Rupesh Kumar, IAS, administered the National Unity Pledge to around 300 officers and officials at the District Administrative Complex, Nandini Hills, Samba. The pledge was also administered across all government offices in the district.

Deputy Commissioner Samba, Dr. Rupesh Kumar, IAS, graced the Inter-Zonal District Level Youth Festival 2026 organised by DYSSO Samba at Bhargava College, showcasing the cultural talent and creativity of youth from all five zones. #YouthFestival2026 #DYSSOSamba

DC Samba, Dr. Rupesh Kumar, IAS, chaired a meeting to review Diwali arrangements, focusing on fire safety, food quality, sanitation, public health and traffic management. Emphasis was laid on public awareness for a safe, clean and prosperous Diwali. 🪔 #Samba #Diwali2026

DC Samba Dr. Rupesh Kumar inspected the EVM Warehouse to review security protocols, storage arrangements and compliance with ECI guidelines, ensuring the safe custody and integrity of EVMs for free, fair and transparent elections.

🗳️ Is your name in the Electoral Roll? Special Voter Enrolment Camps will be held across J&K on 24 October 2026. Visit your nearest polling station for new voter enrolment, corrections and updation. Let’s ensure no eligible voter is left behind! #VoterAwareness #JammuAndKashmir

Deputy Commissioner Samba, Dr. Rupesh Kumar, inspected the Primary Health Centre at Nud and took stock of the ongoing construction work on the Nud–Mansar Road, reviewing the status of healthcare facilities and road development works.

Special Camps for the inclusion of eligible voters will be held across Jammu & Kashmir on October 24, 2026 (Saturday). Citizens can avail voter-related services, including new registrations, corrections and updates, with assistance from BLOs. 📞 Helpline: 1950

DC Samba Dr. Rupesh Kumar reviewed National Highway construction works and road safety measures, directing concerned agencies to expedite pending works, strengthen safety arrangements and ensure smooth traffic movement.

✨ Continuing the Navratri celebrations, DIPR Samba organised a devotional Bhajan Sandhya at Chichi Mata Temple, Samba, today. Artists of Saraswati Sangeet Art & Culture, Samba, presented soulful bhajans, filling the atmosphere with devotion, spirituality and religious fervour.

DC Samba Dr. Rupesh Kumar holds Block Diwas at Ramgarh, reviews developmental works and directs officers for prompt redressal of public grievances. #Samba #BlockDiwas