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| HADP ushers a new era of Agricultural transformation | | Over 92,000 units established under this programme across J&K | 
Jammu, January 18 (Scoop News)-For decades, agricultural interventions across the country largely followed a familiar pattern of rolling out schemes, extending subsidies and measuring success through beneficiary counts. While this approach ensured visibility, it often failed to deliver durable outcomes, particularly in regions marked by fragile ecologies, scattered landholdings and complex terrain. Jammu & Kashmir, despite its rich agro-climatic diversity and inherent strengths, remained constrained by weak value chains, low productivity and persistent dependence on external supplies.
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| | LG attends 7th Annual Day Celebration of Guidance & Career Counselling Cell for Youth Development (GCC) at Samba | | asks youth to dream big, aim high and pursue it with full courage and unshakable resolve | 
Jammu, January 18 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today asked the youth to dream big, aim high and pursue it with full courage and unshakable resolve.
“Your future is waiting for you. Take a pledge to build brighter J&K and work with dedication. The history remembers those who dared to challenge limits, conquered fear, and turned the impossible into reality,” the Lieutenant Governor said. He was addressing the youth at the 7th Annual Day Celebration of Guidance & Career Counselling Cell for Youth Development (GCC), Gurha Slathia in Samba.
The Lieutenant Governor call... |
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| | Sports achievements reflect strength of youth | | SRIJAN paving way for inclusive sporting ecosystem: Satish Sharma | 
Jammu, January 18 (Scoop News)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today said that the remarkable achievements of Jammu and Kashmir’s youth are a powerful testament to what can be accomplished through fair opportunities, modern infrastructure and unwavering government support.
Addressing the gathering during the SRIJAN initiative conference, the Minister stated that the success of young athletes clearly demonstrates that with the right ecosystem in place, the UT youth are capable... |
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| | LG reviews ongoing development works of Pachokhar Digital Library dedicated to Nari Shakti | | Lieutenant Governor observed that daughters are true carriers of change and progress in an evolving world | 
Jammu, January 18 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Sunday reviewed the ongoing development works of Pachokhar Digital Library dedicated to Nari Shakti at Zamania, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh through virtual mode.
The Lieutenant Governor commended the Pachokhar Digital Library initiative aimed at strengthening the resolve of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ by actively promoting girls' education in society and empowering rural communities.
“Education expands the horizon of opportunities and opens doors to a brighter future. It should be our collective responsibility to ensure... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor inaugurates two-day 'National Level Sports Conference' at Jammu | | Sports is a powerful force that shapes individuals, brings communities together, and plays a vital role in nation-building: LG Sinha | 
Jammu, January 17 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Saturday inaugurated the two-day 'National Level Sports Conference - SRIJAN', organised by Department of Youth Services and Sports at Jammu.
The Conference will identify the actionable strategies to further strengthen sports systems in J&K UT, prepare a roadmap for effective implementation of the National Sports Policy 2025 & J&K Sports Policy 2022 and highlight measures for shaping a resilient and future-ready generation.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor called for linking Sports with education and essenti... |
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| | Sakeena Itoo addresses National Technical Conclave on ISM at GCET Jammu | | Also lays foundation stone for Canteen block, inaugurates college’s PRISM portal | 
Jammu, January 17 (Scoop News)-Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today remarked that Education is a powerful weapon which can change the dynamics of the world, adding that semiconductor technologies are the future now.
The Minister made these remarks while addressing National Technical Conclave on India Semi-Conductor Mission (ISM) at Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), Jammu,
The Conclave is being organised by GCET Jammu in technical collaboration with IIT Kharagpur and close association with Union Ministry of El... |
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| | Speaker Legislative Assembly reviews preparations for Budget Session | | Emphasizes fool-proof security, other arrangements | 
Jammu, January 16 (Scoop News)- Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather, today stressed on ensuring fool-proof security arrangements and other logistical preparedness for smooth and seamless conduct of upcoming Budget Session of Assembly scheduled to commence from 2nd February, 2025.
The Speaker issued these directions while chairing a high level meeting at Legislative Assembly Secretariat held here to review the arrangements for upcoming Budget Session of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
During the meeting, the Speaker held comprehensive review ... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor chairs 89th University Council Meeting of University of Jammu | | 
Jammu, January 16 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Friday chaired the 89th meeting of the University Council of the University of Jammu at Lok Bhavan.
The meeting was attended by Ms Sakeena Masood Itoo, Minister for Health & Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education and Social Welfare Departments; Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu; Prof. Nilofer Khan, Vice-Chancellor, University of Kashmir; Prof. K.S Chandrasekhar, Vice Chancellor, Cluster University Jammu; Prof. Mohd Mobin, Vice Chancellor Cluster University Srinagar; Shri Santosh D. Va... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah explores collaboration opportunities during visit to IICT-NFDC campus in Mumbai | |  Mumbai, January 16 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has visited the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) campus at the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Mumbai, on January 15, to explore avenues for institutional collaboration and student exchange between IICT and the Government of Jammu & Kashmir.
The visit, held at the IICT–NFDC Campus, was hosted by Dr. Vishwas Deoskar, Chief Executive Officer, IICT, along with Munjal Shroff, Governing Council Member, IICT.
During the visit, the Chief Minister was taken on a structured walkthrough of the IICT main campus... |
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| | Dr Jitendra Singh highlights PM’s Startup Vision on National Startup Day | | 
Jammu, January 16 (Scoop News)- The CSIR Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, today celebrated National Startup Day with a vibrant showcase of innovation and entrepreneurship, as Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh engaged with the young innovators and launched new products.
The event highlighted the institute's commitment towards fostering cutting-edge research and startup growth.
Addressing the students, researchers and startup founders, the Union Minister and Vice President CSIR Dr Jitendra described CSIR-IIIM as a living legacy of Independent... |
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| | LG attends the valedictory session of International Painting Workshop at IIM Jammu | | Artists and GenZ Entrepreneurs will forge India’s future together: LG Sinha | 
Jammu, January 16 (Scoop News)- “Artists and GenZ Entrepreneurs will forge India’s future together. Art and business alliance is a unique power and Imagination and Investment will be able to build a vibrant and developed society,” the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said on Friday. He was speaking at the valedictory session of International Painting Workshop, organised by Anandam: The Centre of Happiness and the Art Club at IIM Jammu.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the renowned artists and students for building a stronger tomorrow through creat... |
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| | Chief Secy assesses the ambitious sports and youth development calendar for 2026 | | Mega sports calendar to engage over 40 lakh youth across J&K | 
Jammu, January 16 (Scoop News)-6:The Department of Youth Services & Sports (DYSS) today presented a comprehensive and ambitious roadmap for youth engagement before Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, outlining a year-long calendar of sports, fitness, cultural and youth-centric activities aimed at fostering holistic development, social participation and sporting excellence across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
The high-level meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Culture, Brij Mohan Sharma; Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, YashaMudgal; Director General, YS&S; Secre... |
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| | BISAG partnership propels J&K to new heights in IT expansion | |  Jammu, January 15 (Scoop News)- For decades, governance in Jammu & Kashmir was shaped by its geography—mountains, remoteness and access gaps that often made service delivery slow and uneven. Today, that geography is no longer a constraint. Over the past few years, the Union Territory has witnessed not incremental digitisation, but its first comprehensive IT-led governance transformation—one that has unfolded steadily, strategically and with enduring impact.
This transformation is not defined by isolated mobile applications or stand-alone portals. Rather, it marks a systemic shift in the wa... |
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| | CS favours faster development of housing colonies to meet growing needs of public | | 
Jammu, January 15 (Scoop News)- In a significant push towards addressing the growing housing requirements of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, the Chief Secretary chaired a meeting today to assess the progress and future roadmap of housing colonies being developed by the Jammu & Kashmir Housing Board (JKHB), Jammu Development Authority (JDA), and Srinagar Development Authority (SDA).
The review focused on ongoing, proposed, and planned housing projects, with particular emphasis on sustainable development, affordability, and timely execution through innovative models such as Public-Private... |
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| | Satish Sharma attends Dangal competition at Gharatta | | reaffirms govt’s commitment to promote traditional sports | 
Jammu, January 15 (Scoop News)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports and Transport, Satish Sharma, today attended a vibrant Dangal (traditional wrestling) competition at Gharattal.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of renowned wrestlers from Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir.
The competition drew a large gathering of sports lovers and local residents, turning Gharattal into a hub of traditional sporting fervour. The prize distribution reflected the scale and spirit of... |
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