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| Schools should have a single aim-create unique individuals for future challenges: LG Sinha | | 
Jammu, December 10 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Wednesday called upon the schools and educational institutions to have a single aim: “Create unique individuals for future challenges”.
“The world is experiencing transformative changes driven by cutting-edge technologies and schools must focus on using new tools to aid creativity, curiosity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He was speaking at the 40th Anniversary celebration of Lawrence Public School at Abhinav Theatre in Jammu.
In his address, the Lieutenant Gove... |
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| | Police attaches property of notorious drug peddler worth Rs 2 crores in Srinagar | | 
Srinagar, December 10 (Scoop News)- In its relentless efforts to curb the drug menace and dismantle the infrastructure supporting illegal narcotics trade, Police in Srinagar have attached a three-storeyed residential house along with 1 kanal of land, valued at approximately ₹2 Crores, under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The property is in the possession of Fayaz Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Mohd Bhat resident of Shaltang, the father of notorious drug peddler namely Manzoor Ahmad Bhat of Shaltang. The accused person was involved in case FIR no 9... |
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| | DC Samba reviews animal welfare measures in line with Supreme Court Directions | |  Samba, December 10 (Scoop News)- A meeting of the District level Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) was held today at the Meeting Hall of the District Administrative Complex. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner, Ayushi Sudan.
The meeting commenced with a welcome address by SPCA Member Secretary, Dr. Rahul Dev who briefed the meeting on the functioning and ongoing animal welfare initiatives. A detailed presentation was made regarding the latest directions issued by the Supreme Court of India vide Order dated 07.11.2025.
The directions highlighted, inter alia, ... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor lays foundation stone for construction of 449 new homes | | for families affected due to recent natural calamities in Kathua and Samba | 
Jammu, December 09 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Tuesday visited Kathua and Samba and laid the foundation stone for the construction of 449 new homes for families affected due to recent natural calamities in the districts.
A total of 344 houses that were completely devastated in Kathua will be constructed at a cost of Rs. 34 crore. In Samba, 105 houses damaged during the recent flash floods will be rebuilt at a cost of Rs. 10.50 crore.
The construction costs for these 3-bedroom houses will be financed by an NGO, High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS I... |
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| | JK CM reviews progress of Jal Jeevan Mission in J&K | | 
Jammu, December 09 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level review meeting on the status of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects across Jammu and Kashmir at the Civil Secretariat, with a focus on accelerating implementation and ensuring universal access to safe drinking water.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Ahmed Rana, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Additional Chief Secretary Jal Shakti Shaleen Kabra, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Mission Director JJM, Director General Budget, Direct... |
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| | Chief Secy pushes for expansion of MBBS and PG seats across the GMCs in J&K | | 
Jammu, December 09 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to comprehensively review the augmentation of undergraduate and postgraduate seats across Government Medical Colleges (GMCs), Dental Colleges, Ayurvedic and Unani Colleges by the Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department in J&K.
The meeting was attended by Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department; Director, SKIMS; Principals of Government Medical Colleges; Director, Coordination; and other senior officers of the department.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary took a detailed appraisa... |
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| | SC grants Interim bail to Bijbehara resident sent back to Jail 19 Years after acquittal | | 
New Delhi,December 08 (Scoop News)-The Supreme Court on Monday granted interim bail to Sabzar Ahmad Sofi of Bijbehara, Anantnag who, on the reversal of acquittal by the J&K High Court, was taken back into custody nearly 19 years after he had been acquitted by a trial court.
Sofi had been acquitted on 5 March 2005 by the Sessions Court, Anantnag, in connection with a 2001 incident arising out of an irrigation dispute.
The trial court had held that the prosecution failed to prove its case, noting contradictions in witness testimonies and the absence of reliable corroboration.
The State ... |
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| | Sakeena Itoo conducts extensive inspection of SMHS Hospital Srinagar | | Reviews healthcare facilities, medical supplies, patient care | 
Srinagar, December 08 (Scoop News)- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today carried out an extensive inspection of SMHS Hospital Srinagar, during which the Minister took comprehensive review of patient care services, infrastructure, availability of essential medicines and other facilities at the hospital.
During the visit, the Minister interacted with Principal, faculty members and medical staff to assess on-ground requirements and address concerns related to service delivery. She visited the emergency wing, OPD sections, diagnostic uni... |
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| | Chief Secy takes stock of implementation of RERA Act acrossJ&K | | Calls for Stronger Enforcement and Inter-Departmental Coordination | 
Jammu, December 08 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary today reviewed the implementation status of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 in Jammu & Kashmir during a detailed meeting of Jammu & Kashmir Real Estate Regulatory Authority (JKRERA).
The meeting was attended by Chairperson, J&K RERA, Satish Chandra; Secretary, Rural Development Department; Commissioners of JMC/SMC; Inspector General of Registrations; Vice Chairpersons of Jammu Development Authority and Srinagar Development Authority; besides other senior officers of the concerned departments.
Emphasising the nee... |
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| | LG lays foundation stone for construction of new houses | | for families affected due to recent natural calamities and unprovoked Pakistani shelling during Operation Sindoor in Jammu | 
Jammu, December 08 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Monday laid the foundation stone for construction of new houses for families affected due to recent natural calamities and unprovoked Pakistani shelling during Operation Sindoor, in Jammu District.
350 houses in Jammu district will be constructed at a cost of Rs 35 crore. The construction cost of these new three-bedroom pre-fabricated Smart Houses will be borne by the High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India), an NGO.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude to HRDS-India for the noble ... |
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| | Defence Minister dedicates BRO's 22 vital infrastructure projects for J&K | | 
Jammu, December 07 (Scoop News)- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicated 22 strategically significant infrastructure projects of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for Jammu Kashmir Union Territory. He virtually inaugurated these projects from Ladakh. Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha joined the inaugural ceremony through VC from Lok Bhavan Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
He also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for significantly strengthening border infrastructure and ensuring socio-ec... |
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| | J&K Police attaches property of drug peddler worth ₹1 Crore in Srinagar | | 
Srinagar, December 07 (Scoop News)- In a continued and determined crackdown on the drug menace and its supporting ecosystem, J&K Police has attached a double-storey residential house worth approximately ₹1 crore under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in Srinagar.
The attached property, located at Natipora, is registered in the name of Javid Ahmad Ganie son of Nazir Ahmad Ganie resident of Astan Mohalla, Natipora. The accused is a habitual drug peddler and is involved in FIR No. 23/2025 U/S 8/21, 29 NDPS Act of Police Station Chanapora. During ... |
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