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| Karnataka to offer 75% discount on treatment for journalists above 60 | | Government to extend Yashasvini and simplify pension benefits to senior journalists | 
Bengaluru,January 21 (Scoop News)- Our department has taken the initiative to provide special benefits to journalists who have devoted their lives to correcting and guiding society. All journalists above 60 years of age will receive a 75% concession on medical treatment in all hospitals under the Department of Medical Education. They will have to pay only a nominal fee, said Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil, Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, Livelihood and In‑charge Minister for Raichur District.
He was speaking after distributing health cards to senior journalists at a prog... |
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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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