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Bandipora gears up for Wullar Bird Watch Festival
DC reviews festival arrangements
Bandipora, February 04 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today chaired a meeting to review preparations for the WUCMA-centred Wullar Bird Watch Festival, scheduled between 9th-14th February, aimed at promoting eco-tourism and creating diversified livelihood opportunities for local communities. The meeting was informed that all necessary instructions have been issued to the concerned departments. Eco-guides and homestays are in readiness, while students have been trained to support festival activities. It was also apprised that police verification of ...

CS pushes for time-bound, result-oriented implementation of Traffic Plans
Chairs MDC meeting on Traffic Management in Twin Cities
Jammu, February 04 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management Systems for Jammu and Srinagar cities to review plans and proposals aimed at easing congestion, strengthening road safety, and improving overall urban mobility in the twin capital cities. The meeting was attended by senior administrative and police officers, including Additional Chief Secretaries of Tourism and Public Works Departments; Principal Secretary, Home; Commissioner Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD); Divis...

CM Omar Abdullah introduces Jan Vishwas and Anti-Discrimination Bills
Jammu, February 04 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today tabled Jan Vishwas and Anti-Discrimination Bills in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The Chief Minister introduced “The Jammu and Kashmir Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026” (L.A. Bill No. 1 of 2026). The Bill seeks to amend certain enactments of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir by decriminalising and rationalising offences, with the objective of further strengthening trust-based governance and promoting ease of living and doing business. Similarly, the Chief Minister, who is also ...

Govt to expedite forest clearance for speedy road construction: Deputy Chief Minister
Says ‘Centre to fund 90% of PMGSY IV projects in J&K’
Jammu, February 04 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today said that the government will expedite the forest clearance for speedy execution of road projects in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the cases shall be taken up with the concerned agencies for hassle-free work execution on the road network projects. The Deputy Chief Minister stated that the cost-sharing pattern for PMGSY IV construction in J&K is 90 percent funded by the Centre and 10 percent by the Union Territory. This information was given by the Deputy Chief Minister in the Legislative Assembly while...

CM Omar Abdullah highlights heritage conservation initiatives at Parihaspora, Pattan, Tappar
ighlights Yatri infrastructure works at Kailash Kund, Bhaderwah
Jammu, February 04 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the Department of Culture is mandated with the revival, restoration and conservation of Jammu and Kashmir’s valuable heritage sites, and several initiatives have been undertaken in this regard at key locations including Parihaspora, Pattan and Tappar. The Chief Minister was replying to a question in the Legislative Assembly, raised by MLA Pattan, Javid Riyaz Bedar, regarding the promotion of Heritage Tourism. In his reply, the Chief Minister, who also holds the portfolio of Culture and Tourism departments,...

CM Omar Abdullah flags off J&K RTC buses to major religious destinations across country
Jammu, February 03 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off J&K Road Transport Corporation (RTC) buses to major religious destinations of different faiths across the country from MA Stadium, Jammu. Minister for Transport Satish Sharma and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam, Managing Director J&K RTC Abdul Rashid War and other concerned were also present on the occasion. The special bus services will operate to prominent religious sites including Shahdra Sharief, Jawalaji, Namgyal Monastery (McLeod Ganj), Shri Anandpur Sahib, Ajmer Sharief and Our Lady of Grac...

Strengthening of existing medical infrastructure Government’s top priority: Sakeena Itoo
Jammu, February 03 (Scoop News)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today remarked that strengthening of existing medical infrastructure is top priority of the Government and creation of any additional Medical Blocks shall be considered subject to requirement, feasibility, availability of manpower and infrastructure. The Health Minister said this while replying to a question of Legislator Sheikh Ahsan Ahmad on Medical Blocks during ongoing Budget Session of J&K Legislative Assembly. The Minister informed the House that district Srinagar, having a population of over...

Budget-2026: Minimum wages revised across J&K in 2022: Deputy Chief Minister
Jammu, February 03 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary today said that the Jammu and Kashmir has revised the minimum wages in respect of the scheduled employments in October 2002 and any further revision will be done as and when the GoI notifies and implements the National Floor Wages under Code on Wages 2019, which shall be applicable to Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Deputy Chief Minister, said this while replying to a question on enhancement of minimum wages, raised by Legislator Ali Mohammad Dar in the Legislative Assembly. He said that the Gover...

E- Bus service operates within SMR limits: Satish Sharma
Jammu, February 03 (Scoop News)-Minister for Transport, Satish Sharma said that as per the operational guidelines of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), e-bus service is being operated within the Srinagar Metropolitan Region (SMR) limits. The Minister said this while replying to a question raised by Rafiq Ahmad Naik. He informed the house that the Tral constituency falls out of SMR limits. While replying to a supplementary, the Minister said that consideration would be given to include Tral in the network, once new fleet of buses is received by the department. ...

Lieutenant Governor addresses "Amar Ujala's Inspirational Teachers Award" Ceremony
Jammu, February 03 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Tuesday emphasised the need for forward-thinking teachers who can equip students for tomorrow's uncertainties, like Artificial Intelligence (AI) disruptions, climate shifts, inspire to pioneer breakthroughs and fuel a dynamic and innovation-driven economy. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the “Inspirational Teachers Award" ceremony organized by Amar Ujala Group at Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. At the ceremony, a total of 101 best inspirational teachers from variou...

JK LG lauds NCC's contribution in nurturing youth, promoting self-less service
Lieutenant Governor asked the NCC cadets to focus on self-development
Jammu, February 02 (Scoop News) “The true meaning of a developed society and a developed nation, extends far beyond infrastructure, modern technology, or economic progress alone. A developed society and nation also signifies a place where people possess strong character, where social values stand firm, and where the social fabric remains bound together in unity,” the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said on Monday. He said that the nation's true identity emerges from the thinking, conduct, and mutual trust of its citizens and it is the youth who create this wealth of thought and c...

Collective responsibility of House to ensure productive outcomes: Speaker A.R Rather
Jammu, February 02 (Scoop News)-Speaker Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather today remarked that it is collective responsibility of the House to ensure productive outcomes during the session. The Speaker said that people expect solutions to their problems and reminded members that significant public resources are invested in conducting legislative sessions, and it is the collective responsibility of the House to ensure productive outcomes. Earlier, welcoming the members of the House, Speaker said that this institution represents the hopes, expectations and aspirations of the peo...

Budget-2026:Speaker, House pays tributes to former Legislators
Jammu, February 02 (Scoop News)-The Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir, which convened today for Budget Session, paid glowing tributes to former MLA Ghulam Mohammad Khan and former MLC Khawaja Ghulam Mohammad Lone, who passed away since the last session. During the Obituary references, the Speaker led the House in paying respects to the departed leaders, highlighting their contributions and dedicated efforts towards the upliftment of general public. The Speaker and house members also observed a two-minute silence in memory of the former lawmakers, acknowledging their service an...

JK Budget session of 2026:LG Manoj Sinha addresses the Legislative Assembly
He outlining the government’s vision, priorities, and policy direction
Jammu, February 02 (Scoop News)- The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addresses the Legislative Assembly of Jammu & Kashmir on February 2, 2026, outlining the government’s vision, priorities, and policy direction. The Lieutenant Governor highlighted governance reforms, development initiatives, and efforts aimed at strengthening public welfare, infrastructure, and inclusive growth across the Union Territory, as members of the Assembly listen attentively during the inaugural address. The discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the LG’s Address will take place on February 3, 4, and 5. It will...

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