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| 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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.
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| | 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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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| | Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hails the Budget 2026-27 | | Budget 2026-27 charts path to $5 trillion economy milestone within few years: LG Sinha | 
Jammu, February 01 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today hailed the Budget 2026-27 as pragmatic which he said will prioritize economic acceleration, create future-ready infrastructure, sustain growth momentum, chart path to $5 trillion economy milestone within few years and comprehensive fiscal strategy will balance growth ambition with social welfare.
Expressing gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on development of ecologically sustainable mountain trails in J&K UT, the Lieutenant Gover... |
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| | Govt. committed to strengthen sports ecosystem across J&K: Satish Sharma | | Inaugurates Open Chess tournament at Jammu | 
Jammu, February 01 (Scoop News)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, Transport, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma inaugurated the Open Chess Tournament at Trikuta Nagar here today.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister lauded the organisers for promoting chess, a sport that sharpens intellect, discipline, and strategic thinking among youth. He said that chess not only nurtures mental agility but also instils patience, focus, and problem-solving abilities, which are essential life skills.
Satish Sharma reiterated the Gove... |
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| | From Orchard to Opportunity: The Quiet Revolution in Apple Farming under HADP | | 
Jammu, January 31 (Scoop News)-Horticulture is not merely an agricultural activity in J&K it is the backbone of the rural economy here. Among its many produce, apple occupies a central place, supporting lakhs of farming families and anchoring allied livelihoods across the length and breadth of thevalley and some districts of Jammu region. Yet, despite producing apples renowned for their quality, the economic structure surrounding the crop remained constrained for decades.
Traditionally, the apple economy of Jammu & Kashmir operated within a narrow and unforgiving window. Harvest season... |
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| | Public trust in Government hospitals depends on conduct, compassion of doctors, paramedical staff: Sakeena Itoo | | 
Jammu, January 31 (Scoop News)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today conducted surprise inspection of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu and took detailed appraisal of healthcare delivery and patient-centric services at the facility.
During the visit, the Health Minister undertook an extensive review of various healthcare facilities within the institution, including emergency wards, inpatient wards, diagnostic units and other critical departments. She assessed the availability of essential medicines, medical equipment, cleanliness... |
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| | Chief Justice inaugurates orientation programme on “ICT, e-Courts” | | “AI and its impact on Judiciary” | 
Jammu, January 31 (Scoop News)-Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Arun Palli and guidance of Chairperson and members of Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy today organised a one day orientation programme on “ICT and e-Courts Induction Programme” for the newly recruited Civil Judges (ECT-17-2025)” and “Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Judiciary” at J&K Judicial Academy, Janipur, Jammu.
The programme was inaugurated by the Chief Justice, who in his... |
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