| Nitish Kumar’s Act an Assault on India’s Diversity and Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb:Gupta | | |
Jammu, December 18 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Jammu, Ratan Lal Gupta, today strongly condemned the shocking and insensitive act of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who was seen pulling the veil of a Muslim woman during a government function while distributing certificates.
Ratan Lal Gupta termed this act as a direct attack on India’s composite culture, diversity and the spirit of “Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb” that has defined the nation for centuries.
Gupta said that such behaviour from a person holding a constitutional post ... | | Read More |
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| Director Agriculture Jammu Conducts Extensive Tour of Kishtwar | | |
Kishtwar, December 18 (Scoop News)- Director Agriculture Jammu, Sh. Anil Gupta today undertook an extensive tour of District Kishtwar to review the ongoing activities and progress of various schemes being implemented by the Agriculture Department in the district.
At the CAO Office, the Director chaired a detailed review meeting to assess the physical and financial progress of major schemes including Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), CAPEX, Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), NABARD and JKCIP. During the meeting, the Chief Agriculture Officer Kishtwar briefed the Director ... | | Read More |
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| Pahari Core Committee (Erstwhile Doda) Calls for Recognition of Pahari Ethnicity, Ethnic Census | |  and Protection of Indigenous Languages in Chenab Region and grant of ST2 status
Jammu, December 18 (Scoop News)-The Pahari Core Committee (Erstwhile Doda) has renewed its strong demand for official recognition of Pahari ethnicity, a Pahari ethnic census, and institutional protection of indigenous Pahari languages across the districts of Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban.
The Committee stated that Pahari identity is historically and culturally rooted in a distinct transhumant l ... | | Read More |
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| GeM Scam Continues Unabated: RTI reveals | |  Massive Irregularities in JKSPDCL : Balvinder Singh Urges CM to hand over the inquiry to CBI
Jammu, December 18 (Scoop News)-Renowned RTI activist and social activist Balvinder Singh, while addressing a press conference today, stated that the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) scam continues unabated despite repeated exposures and official alerts. He recalled that on 31 April 2022, he had exposed a GeM scam exceeding ₹500 crore involving the Directorate of Health Jammu and the Rural Deve ... | | Read More |
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| Raising the grievances of local workers is not intimidation | | it is the constitutional duty of an elected MLA: BJP | |
Jammu, December 18 (Scoop News)-The developer of the Ratle Hydroelectric Power Project at Drabshalla, Kishtwar—Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL)—has acted in an unprofessional, irresponsible and reckless manner by attempting to malign the elected representative of Kishtwar, MLA Shagun Parihar, said BJP spokesperson Girdhari Lal Raina.
Girdhari Lal Raina, J&K BJP spokesperson, and Former MLC, accompanied by Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, J&K BJP Media Incharge, was addressing a press conference at the BJP Headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu,
The Joint Chief Operating Officer of ME... | | Read More |
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| One Day Kisan Mela organised at Lander -Panchari | | |
Udhampur, December 17 (Scoop News)- A one day Kisan Mela was organised today at Panchayat Lander in block Panchari to promote agriculture schemes being implemented under Holistic Agriculture Development Programme. About 300 local farmers and those from adjoining Panchayats participated in the Kisan mela.
Member Legislative Assembly Udhampur West, Pawan Kumar Gupta- the Chief Guest inaugurated the event organised by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department.
Chief Agriculture Officer, Harbans Singh, District Agriculture Officer Extension, Sudhir Singh Manhas and f... | | Read More |
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| Block Ghat, Sub Division Gandoh get Emergency Ambulances | | | Doda, December 17 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda, Harvinder Singh today flagged off two emergency health care ambulance services for the remote areas of Ghat and Gandoh from DC Office Complex Doda, marking a significant step towards strengthening emergency medical services in the district.
The initiative aims to ensure timely medical assistance, particularly for patients in far-flung and hilly areas where access to healthcare facilities has remained a challenge.
The flag-off ceremony was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner; Anil Kumar Thakur; Chief Planning Officer; ... | | Read More |
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| Deputy Chief Minister inaugurates Rs 10.27 cr road projects in Bhalwal | | 
Jammu, December 17 (Scoop News)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today inaugurated multiple road projects worth Rs. 10.27 crore in various areas of Bhalwal in Jammu district.
The Deputy Chief Minister was accompanied by Chairman DDC Jammu, Bharat Bhushan and MLA Nagrota, Devyani Rana.
During the tour, the Deputy Chief Minister inaugurated the newly constructed 2.50-km road at ... | | Read More |
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| J&K Samagra Shiksha signs MoU with BISAG-N to strengthen digital education | | 
Jammu, December 17 (Scoop News)- In a significant step towards strengthening the digital and technology enabled education, the Department of School Education, Samagra Shiksha, Jammu and Kashmir has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-Informatics (BISAG-N), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), G ... | | Read More |
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| Health Talk on “ENT concerns of elderly” | |  CGPWA celebrates 43rd National Pensioners’ Day with demand to amend ToR of 8th CPC
Jammu, December 17 (Scoop News)- The Central Govt Pensioners’ Welfare Association Jammu ( CGPWA) today celebrated the 43rd National Pensioners’ Day with demand to amend Terms of Reference ( ToR )of 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) and withdrawal of draconian “Validation of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules and the Principles for Expenditure on Pension Liabilities from the Consolidated ... | | Read More |
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| Agriculture Department Jammu Organises Training Programme under Youth Club Campaign (JKCIP) | | |
Jammu, December 16 (Scoop News)- The Agriculture Department Jammu today organised a Training-cum-Capacity Building Programme for Youth Club members and Krishi Udhaymis under the Yuva Vani 2.0 Youth Club Campaign of the JKCIP at Baba Jitto Kisan Kendra, Talab Tillo, Jammu.
Hon’ble MLA Jammu North, Sh. Sham Lal Sharma, was the Chief Guest on the occasion and formally inaugurated the programme. Hon’ble MLA Jammu West, Sh. Arvind Gupta, and Director Agriculture Jammu, Sh. Anil Gupta, graced the event as Guests of Honour.
The programme focused on the key components of JKCIP, including c... | | Read More |
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| DC Kathua reviews implementation of District Capex Plan 2025–26 | | | Kathua, December 16 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to review the progress of works being executed under the District Capex Plan 2025–26.
Additional District Development Commissioner, Surinder Mohan Sharma; Chief Planning Officer, Ranjit Thakur and officers from Engineering, Rural Development and Health Departments, besides field functionaries of concerned departments attended the meeting.
The DC reviewed both physical and financial progress of works and directed the executing agencies to expe... | | Read More |
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| H&H Directorate organizes packaging, branding workshops at Samba, Doda | | |
Jammu, December 16 (Scoop News)-The Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom Jammu & Kashmir, in collaboration with NIFT Srinagar, successfully conducted one-day capacity building workshops on Packaging and Branding under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme at the Conference Hall DC Office Complex, Samba and Horizen Public School, Nagri, Doda. The strategic initiative represents a significant milestone in strengthening the market readiness and competitive edge of local artisans and craft-based entrepreneurs across the region.
The workshops delivered comprehensiv... | | Read More |
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| Nizam-ud-Din Bhat chairs meeting of Committee on Privileges, discusses protocols of Legislators | | 
Jammu, December 16 (Scoop News)- A meeting of the Committee on Privileges of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held today under the Chairmanship of MLA, Nizam-ud-Din Bhat, at Assembly Complex, Jammu to deliberate on issues related to the constitutional privileges and entitlements of Legislators.
Legislators, Vikram Randhawa, Riyaz Ahmad Khan, Salman Sagar, Javaid Iqbal, Dr Narinde ... | | Read More |
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| DC Reasi emphasises time-bound, quality disposal of grievances on JK Samadhan | |  Reasi, December 16 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Nidhi Malik today chaired a meeting to review JK Samadhan public grievances redressal process. The meeting focused on assessing the performance of the line departments in grievance disposal and the progress of citizen registration on the portal.
The Deputy Commissioner conducted a detailed department-wise review of grievances receive ... | | Read More |
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| Public welfare and youth development remain BJP priorities: Sat Sharma | | |
Jammu, December 15 (Scoop News)-A deputation of prominent citizens from JMC Ward Numbers 35, 36 and 37, led by former Councillor, JMC Ward No. 35, and Chairman, Swachh Bharat Committee, JMC Jammu, Yash Paul Sharma (Mantoo), called upon Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and President, J&K Bharatiya Janata Party, Sat Sharma, at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.
The deputation submitted a memorandum seeking the establishment of a full-fledged Indoor Stadium at Patoli Magotrian (Patoli Chowk) for the benefit of youth and the general public.
Responding to the concerns raise... | | Read More |
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| Sangharsh Samiti Announces Massive Protest Against Shrine Board Across the Province | | |
Jammu, December 15 (Scoop News)- A highly important core group meeting of the Sangharsh Samiti was held today at Geeta Bhawan. The meeting was jointly chaired by the Convener of the Sangharsh Samiti, Col. Sukhvir Singh Mankotia, and the President of Shree Sanatan Dharma Sabha, Shri Parshotam Dadhichi.
The meeting involved serious discussions regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding the MBBS entrance examination and the role of the Shrine Board. The Core Group unanimously decided that a massive protest against the Shrine Board will be held on the upcoming Wednesday at all major locat... | | Read More |
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| Congress expresses concern over selection of single football player from Jammu | | |
Jammu, December 15 (Scoop News)- Chief Spokesperson Mr Ravinder Sharma has expressed great concern over the controversy regarding the bias in the selection of football players for Santoshi trophy and questioned the reasons for selection of a single player from Jammu region in the process, despite higher number of candidates from the region..
Expressing surprise over the non selection of a good number of players out of large number of participants from the region, JKPCC Chief Spokesperson said that it was expected that a clear response shall be issued by the concerned authorities to... | | Read More |
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| People of Katra be made stakeholders in all development initiatives: Rattan Lal | | | Jammu, December 15 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Provincial President Jammu, Ratan Lal Gupta, on Sunday reiterated the party’s demand that the genuine concerns of the people of Katra must be taken into consideration before proceeding with the proposed Katra ropeway project.
Gupta was addressing a mega one-day Youth Convention at Katra, where he was the chief guest. He exhorted the youth to strengthen and carry forward the vision and mission of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah, which is firmly rooted in the principles of secularism, welfarism, and... | | Read More |
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| Sunil Sharma’s organizational strength to boost BJP’s Assam poll strategy: Billawaria | | |
Jammu, December 15 (Scoop News)-The senior leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, led by Baldev Singh Billawaria, General Secretary, J&K BJP, today felicitated Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition in the J&K Legislative Assembly, on his nomination as Election Co-Incharge for the Assam Assembly Elections by the BJP high command.
Speaking on the occasion, Baldev Singh Billawaria congratulated Sunil Sharma and lauded his unwavering dedication, discipline, and commitment to the party’s ideology and organizational growth. He stated that Sunil Sharma has consistently ... | | Read More |
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| BJP reaffirms people-centric governance at MLAs meet | | |
Jammu, December 14 (Scoop News)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, held an important meeting of its MLAs at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, reaffirming its strong political resolve and social commitment towards the people of the Union Territory.
Sat Sharma (CA), Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and President, BJP Jammu & Kashmir chaired the meeting, accompanied by the Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma. Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, and Dr. Narinder Singh, BJP National Secretary and MLA, also addressed the MLAs. BJP General Secret... | | Read More |
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| Cells sharpen public opinion and defeat anti-national, anti-development narratives: Sat Sharma | | |
Jammu, December 14 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP, Sat Sharma, along with General Secretary (Organization), Ashok Koul, addressed an important meeting of various party cells at the BJP headquarters in Jammu.
BJP J&K General Secretaries Baldev Singh Billawaria and Gopal Mahajan also addressed the meeting which organized by Ved Sharma, In-charge J&K BJP All Cells.
Addressing the Cell Convenors, Sat Sharma emphasized that party cells are not merely organizational units but are BJP’s most effective political instruments for social transformation and public communic... | | Read More |
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| 3rd Annual Gurmat Samagam Held at Marh Bagh, Jammu | | 
Jammu, December 14 (Scoop News)- The third Annual Gurmat Samagam was held today at Bhai Khushal Singh Gurmat Vidya and Research Centre, Marh Bagh, Jammu, under the patronage of Sant Tejwant Singh Ji, Mukhi Dera Santpura Danna. A large number of Sikh Sangat from across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir participated in the spiritually enriching programme.
On the occasion, prominent Sik ... | | Read More |
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| Government Polytechnic Reasi organized Awareness Programe on Stray Dog Attacks | | |
Jammu, December 13 (Scoop News)- Government Polytechnic College Reasi today organised a comprehensive awareness session on the dangers of dog bites, preventive measures, post-dog bite protocol, and first aid training for the students and staff members of the institution. The event aimed to educate the participants about the importance of responsible behavior towards street dogs and the necessary precautions to be taken to prevent dog bite incidents.
The session was conducted under the guidance of Principal, Government Polytechnic College Reasi, Er. Arun Bangotra, Chief Medical Officer, Rea... | | Read More |
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| Agriculture Department Issues Strict Instructions to Agri-Input Dealers on Regulatory Compliance | | |
Kathua, December 13 (Scoop News)- As per the directions of Director Law Enforcement, J&K Sh. Balbir Singh and ADLE, Jammu, Sh. Kuldeep Singh, a meeting of all dealers and retailers dealing in seeds, fertilizers and pesticides of District Kathua was convened today at the Kathua Sub-Division Office to review compliance with the statutory provisions governing the sale and distribution of agricultural inputs. The meeting was aimed at sensitizing stakeholders and ensuring strict adherence to the existing regulatory framework.
During the meeting, clear and explicit instructions were issued t... | | Read More |
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| 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗺𝘂 | | 
𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗺𝘂, December 13 (Scoop News)- The Inter-Battalion and Inter-Zone Sports Meet concluded today with a vibrant and well-attended closing ceremony at Gulshan Ground, marking the successful culmination of a major sporting extravaganza. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation and intense competition, underscoring the strong sports culture within the J&K Police.
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| Preparatory Meeting for Jammu Marathon-2025 Held | | |
Jammu, December 12 (Scoop News)- The Jammu & Kashmir Police is making comprehensive preparations to organise Jammu Marathon 2025” on December 28, 2025, at Gulshan Ground, Jammu, under its
Civic Action Programme (CAP).
2. In this connection, a preparatory meeting was held today at APHQ Jammu, chaired by Sh. Anand Jain, IPS, ADG Armed J&K, who is also Chairman of the Organising Committee. During the meeting, Sh. Jain reviewed the current status of arrangements and issued detailed instructions to the officers concerned to ensure the efficient, secure, and successful conduct of the event.
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