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| CS finalises the roadmap, timelines and manpower framework for Census 2027 | | |
Jammu, January 20 (Scoop News)-In a significant step towards preparations for Census 2027, a Union Territory Level Census Coordination Committee meeting was held today under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo here.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Planning, Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners of all districts, senior officers of the UT Administration and officers of the Directorate of Census Operations.
The Chief Secretary underscored the need for close coordination between the UT Administration and the Census Directorate and directed all Deputy Commissioners to extend full support to ensure smooth, ... |
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| | J&K Police holds security review meeting ahead of Republic Day-2026 in Baramulla | | |
Srinagar, January 20 (Scoop News)- J&K Police in Baramulla held a comprehensive security review meeting at the Conference Hall, District Police Lines Baramulla, ahead of the forthcoming Republic Day Celebrations-2026. The meeting was chaired by SSP Baramulla.
Senior officers of the Army, BSF, CRPF, SSB, CISF, intelligence agencies, along with all GOs, SHOs and IC PPs of district police attended the meeting. Detailed deliberations were held on security arrangements, inter-agency coordination, deployment strategies, intelligence sharing, and preparedness to ensure peaceful and incident-free Republic Day Celebrations-26 across the district.
Emphasis was laid on area domination, enhance... |
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| | Police organize patriotic band show, Special Exhibitions to Commemorate 150 Years of “Vande Mataram” | | in Pulwama, Awantipora | |
Srinagar, January 20 (Scoop News)- J&K Police commemorated the 150th anniversary of India’s National Song, “Vande Mataram,” (Phase-II) by organising special exhibitions, patriotic performances and patriotic band show at various public places in Pulwama and Awantipora.
In Pulwama, the Police Band Show (Patriotic Songs) was organised at the New Bus Stand, Pulwama. The programme was organised by Pulwama Police to pay tribute to the historic significance of “Vande Mataram” and to promote the spirit of nationalism and unity among the public. The Police Band presented patriotic melodies which created an atmosphere of pride and respect for the nation. The event was conducted peacefully under ... |
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| | Pt. Abhay Sopori Receives Sangeet Churamani (Ph.D in Music) | |  New Delhi, January 19 (Scoop News)-Internationally acclaimed Santoor Maestro and Music Composer Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori, the present custodian of India’s ancient Santoor tradition, has been honoured with the prestigious Sangeet Churamani award, the Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Music by Pracheen Kala Kendra. The honour was conferred for his research thesis titled “Redefining Kashmiri Music & Santoor.” The presentation of the Ph.D award took place during the 49th Annual Convocation of Pracheen Kala Kendra at the iconic Rathindra Mancha, Kolkata.
Pracheen Kala Kendra acknowledge... |
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| | Two-Day Mahayagya Organised for Salvation of Sacred Fishes of Shri Martand Tirth | | 
Jammu,January 19 (Scoop News)-In the wake of the tragic and unprecedented mass mortality of the sacred fishes revered as divine manifestations at the holy springs of Shri Martand Tirth, Mattan (Anantnag), a two-day Mahayagya was solemnly organised at the Community Centre, Muthi, Jammu, for the peace and salvation of the departed sacred fishes. The Mahayagya commenced on 18 January 2026 and concluded on 19 January 2026 with the Purnahuti followed by Prasad distribution. The sacred ritual was organised under the banner of Shri Martand Tirth Virsa Pratishthan led by M K Yogi Ex-President PSM... |
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| | SC/ST/OBC Confederation held hunger strike on January 18 to restore reservation in promotions | | |
Jammu, January 18 (Scoop News)-All India Confederation of SC/ST/OBC Organisations, J&K hasheld a day-long hunger strike on January 18, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm under the statue of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at Ambedkar Chowk, Rail Head, Jammu.
State president R.K. Kalsotra said that hunger strike was aimed at pressuring the J&K UT government to address what he described as "systematic denial of rights and administrative apathy."The Confederation has been regularly raising its voice for the restoration of reservation in promotions, which has been put on hold following the High Court verdict.Kalsotra said that if the Parliament can change the Supreme Court's decision in the Indra Sawanh... |
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| | Director Information, DIPR Employees condole tragic demise of former officer Thakur Singh | | 
Jammu, January 18 (Scoop News)-Director Information, Nitish Rajora has expressed deep grief and sorrow on the tragic demise of Thakur Singh, former officer of the department, who also served as Director Public Relations, Lok Bhawan and Cultural Officer, Jammu.
In his message, the Director said that Thakur Singh had served the department in various capacities and his contribution has been widely recognised in the department.
He expressed deep grief on his tragic demise and also extended his sympathies with the bereaved family.
Meanwhile, the employees of Directorate of Information a... |
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