| J&K’s Growth Hinges on Social Harmony: Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary | | Omar led govt working with ‘Last Person First’ Governance Agenda* : Rattan Lal | | Jammu, April 08 (Scoop News)- Senior leader of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Surinder Choudhary, today reiterated that the government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is committed to ensuring that the benefits of good governance reach the last person in the remotest corners of Jammu & Kashmir.
He was addressing a Samagam organized to commemorate the Prakash Utsav of Shri Guru Nabha Das Ji Maharaj. The event was organized by the All J&K Mahasha Sadar Sabha at Dogra Hall, Jammu, under the aegis of the Goswami Guru Nabh... | | Read More |
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| Div Com reviews stocks, supply position of essential commodities in Jammu region | | |
Jammu, April 08 (Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar today reviewed the supply and stock position of essential commodities across the districts of Jammu Province.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners and SSPs of all Districts of Jammu division, Controller Legal Metrology-J&K, Director Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Director Health Services, Joint Director Information Jammu, HODs, Senior officers and representatives from School Education, Industries & Commerce, SMVDU, Tribal Affairs, Cluster University, Jammu University, SKUAST Jammu, Agriculture... | | Read More |
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| J&K first to secure MeitY nod for establishing Centre of Excellence in AI | |  IT Parks for Jammu & Srinagar also in offingJammu, April 08 (Scoop News)-In a significant stride towards strengthening the digital and innovation ecosystem of the Union Territory, Jammu & Kashmir has secured formal approval from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jammu.
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| Jasrotia urges Monsoon readiness to prevent loss of life and property | |  Calls for robust contingency planning, identification of vulnerable zones and real-time public alert systems
Jasrota,April 08 (Scoop News)-BJP MLA from Jasrota, Rajiv Jasrotia, on Tuesday urged the J&K Government and all concerned departments to immediately gear up for the forthcoming monsoon season, stressing the need to take decisive and proactive measures to avoid recurrence of disasters that have, year after year, caused loss of life, property, and widespread disruption across the Union Territory. ... | | Read More |
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| JKAACL pays rich tributes to eminent Punjabi & Urdu Writer S. Saran Singh | | 
Jammu, April 07 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) today held a meeting at K.L Saigal hall to pay rich tributes to noted Punjabi and Urdu writer S. Saran Singh (Retd Chief Conservator of Forests and former Member, Public Service Commission), who passed away in Delhi at the age of 89 years.
Born in Baatpora-Baramulla, S. Saran Singh was a distingui ... | | Read More |
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| Amid ‘One Student-One Tree’ call, Sakeena Itoo launches mega plantation drive from Jammu | | | Jammu, April 06 (Scoop News)-In a significant initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today launched a mega plantation drive across Jammu and Kashmir from SRML Higher Secondary School (HSS) here to instil the sprit of environmental protection and green development among students.
MLAs Qaysar Jamshaid Lone; Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi and Showkat Hussain Ganie; MD ICDS, Sajad Hussain Ganai; Director School Education Jammu; Naseem Javid Choudhary; Director Social Welfare Jammu, Ranjeet S... | | Read More |
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| Several public representatives, delegations call on CM Omar Abdullah in Jammu | | |
Jammu, April 06 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today held a series of meetings with public representatives, former legislators, officials and various delegations in Jammu.
MLA Jasrota, Rajiv Jasrotia, called on the Chief Minister and apprised him of several issues pertaining to his constituency, seeking timely intervention for their redressal.
A delegation led by former Minister and President, Jaat Sabha J&K, Manjeet Singh, along with former Ministers, a former Member of Parliament and other representatives, also met the Chief Minister and discussed a range of public issues... | | Read More |
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| J&K ACB traps and arrests Junior Assistant, Social Welfare | | |
Jammu,April 06 (Scoop News)-J&K Anti Corruption Bureau, Jammu registered a case FIR No. 03/2026 U/S 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against public servant, namely Des Raj, Junior Assistant posted at Social Welfare Department, Billawar, District Kathua, for demanding and accepting illegal gratification from the complainant.
The said accused public servant, demanded the bribe amounting to ₹10,000 from the complainant, for releasing of assistance under State Marriage Assistance Scheme for the marriage of his daughter, whose marriage stands fixed on 16-04-2026. The said accused, aft... | | Read More |
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| BJP celebrates 47th Foundation Day across J&K with enthusiasm | | 
Jammu, April 06 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, celebrated its 47th Foundation Day on April 6, with great enthusiasm and organizational fervor across the Union Territory.
The celebrations were led by J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma CA, along with General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul and other senior leaders. The party flag was ... | | Read More |
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| Traffic Police J&K intensify enforcement drive against use of pressure horns | | |
Jammu, April 05 (Scoop News)- The Traffic Police J&K, under the directions of the Inspector General of Traffic Police- J&K, have initiated an intensive enforcement drive against the illegal use of pressure horns across the Union Territory.
In a handout issued today, the Traffic Police reiterated that Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in its directions dated 10.12.2013 in SLP No. (C) 25237/2010 titled Abhay Singh VS State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors., has banned the use of all types of pressure horns. Further, the use of such horns constitutes an offence under Section 190(2) of the Motor Vehicle... | | Read More |
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| J&K ACB traps and arrests Anirudh Sharma, Jr. Engineer, JPDCL | | Katra for demanding and accepting bribe of ₹75000 | |
Jammu, April 05 (Scoop News)-J&K Anti Corruption Bureau, registered a case FIR No. 07/2026 U/S 07 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against public servant, namely Anirudh Sharma S/O Sh. Ashwani Kumar Sharma R/O H.No. 583 Mohalla Sultanpura Lane No.1 Janipur Jammu posted as JE in Sub Division JPDCL (PDD) Katra for demanding and accepting illegal gratification from the complainant.
The said accused public servant demanded the bribe from the complainant for replacement of electric meter and reducing the monthly electric bill.
Since, the complainant did not want to pay bribe and a... | | Read More |
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| Sadhotra, Gupta Criticize BJP’s Neglect | | Promise Modern Infrastructure and Heritage Protection for Jammu | |
Jammu, April 05 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary Ajay Sadhotra and Provincial President , Jammu,Ratan Lal Gupta on Sunday accused the BJP of neglecting Jammu City, asserting that only an NC-led administration can restore the city to its rightful status.
Addressing a meeting of party functionaries in Jammu West, chaired by District President Chandar Mohan Sharma and organized by Ankush Arbol and Block President Devinder Sharma, Sadhotra said, “Jammu has always welcomed refugees and displaced people on account of wars in 65, 71 and turmo... | | Read More |
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| Trump dictating terms to India as Modi is compromised - Karra | | Modi govt pro Capitalist, anti farmers, anti poor - Bhalla | |
Ghou Manhasan,April 05 (Scoop News)-J&K PCC President Shri Tariq Hameed Karra has said that US President Donald Trump is dictating terms and imposing decisions , that suit US, as Prime minister Modi is compromised due to pressures of Epstein files revealations and Adani case.
Addressing a largely attended Congress rally at Ghou Manhasan in Marh constituency organised by former minister Shri Mula Ram, JKPCC Chief said that India never succumbed to pressures of super powers and always followed an independent foreign policy right from Pt Nehru, in the intrests of our nation.For the first... | | Read More |
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| Bhartiya Dalit Sahitya Academy delegation calls on Speaker JKLA | | Donates 22 books titled "History of Dr BR Ambedkar" to Assembly Library | |
Jammu, April 05 (Scoop News)-A delegation of Bhartiya Dalit Sahitya Academy led by its President and former Chief Secretary BR Kundal today called on Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather at Assembly Secretariat here.
During the meeting, Kundal donated 22 books titled "History of Dr BR Ambedkar" to Assembly Library which is published by the Education Department of Maharashtra Government.
Appreciating the initiative, the Speaker said that BR Ambedkar was the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, a peerless jurist and a relentless champion for the marginaliz... | | Read More |
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| PHE Contractors raise payment issues with Jal Shakti Minister | | Assurance given on MoU signing to facilitate release of pending JJM dues | |
Jammu,April 04 (Scoop News)- The J&K PHE Contractors Coordination Committee (CCC) today held a detailed and significant meeting with Jal Shakti Minister Javeed Rana to deliberate upon a host of pressing issues and challenges being faced by contractors across the Union Territory over the past 18 months.
The delegation, while putting forth its concerns, strongly highlighted the inordinate delay in the release of payments for work already executed under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). They described the situation as alarming, stating that prolonged non-payment has severely impacted the fin... | | Read More |
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| House passes J&K Private Universities Bill | | 
Jammu, April 04 (Scoop News)-The House today passed the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bll No. 08 of 2026) on establishment and incorporation of private universities in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Bill moved by Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo read, “A Bill to provide for the establishment and incorporation of Private Universities in the Union Territory of Jammu and ... | | Read More |
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| FIRs lodged in PHE equipment theft cases: Javed Rana | | 
Jammu, April 04 (Scoop News)- Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, today informed the Legislative Assembly that prompt action has been taken and FIRs have been lodged with the concerned authorities in cases involving theft of transformers and allied Public Health Engineering (PHE) equipment.
The Minister was replying to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Legislator Devyani Rana.
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| Rs 45.824 Lakh allotted for sports infra in Ramnagar constituency: Satish Sharma | | 
Jammu,April 04 (Scoop News)-An amount of Rs. 45.824 Lakh has been allotted for undertaking sports infrastructural activities in Ramnagar constituency.
This was informed by Minister for Food Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, IT, Science and Technology, Youth Service and Sports Satish Sharma while replying to a question raised by Legislator, Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj in the Legislative Asse ... | | Read More |
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| Omar led Govt Committed to Bringing Kandi areas and Border Belt of Kathua District on Development Map: Rattan Lal | | |
Jammu, April 04 (Scoop News)- Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, on Saturday said that the Omar Abdullah-led government is working with commitment to bring Kandi Belt and Border areas of Kathua District on Development Map, after years of neglect during BJP regime.
He made these remarks while addressing a one-day conference of Kathua Rural at Pani Morh, organized and chaired by Sham Narayan Mehta District President Kathua Rural. The meeting witnessed participation from party functionaries belonging to the Kandi belt and border areas... | | Read More |
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