| Mohd Ayaz Raina of Rajouri selected for National Award to Teachers 2026 | | | Rajouri, August 22 (Scoop News)-Mohd Ayaz Raina, Lecturer in Botany at Government Higher Secondary School (HSS) Dalhori, District Rajouri, has been selected for the National Award to Teachers 2026, becoming the only awardee from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir this year. The award will be conferred on Teachers' Day on September 5.
The selection is a moment of immense pride for Rajouri and the entire education fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir. For the awardee, it also recognises 13 years of dedication, commitment and contribution to education.
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| National Senior Citizens Day celebrated in Samba | | | Samba, August 22 (Scoop News)- The Department of Social Welfare, Samba organised a programme to mark National Senior Citizens Day at the Conference Hall, DC Office Complex, Samba, with Deputy Commissioner Ayushi Sudan as the Chief Guest.
The programme was held under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) Action Plan 2026–27, focussing on promoting the dignity, health, well-being and social security of senior citizens.
On the occasion, an ENT Medical Check-up Camp and an AYUSH Health Camp were organised for senior citizens.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted... | | Read More |
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| Press Club Udhampur holds important Meeting, Discusses Future Roadmap | | 
Udhampur: August 21 (Scoop News)- An important meeting of the members of Press Club Udhampur was held today, during which several key issues concerning the functioning and future activities of the club were discussed in detail.
The meeting witnessed active participation from club members, who shared their views and suggestions on various matters related to the media fraternity and the effectiv ... | | Read More |
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| Omar Govt committed to protect the interest and welfare of working classes: Rattan Lal | | |
Jammu, August 21 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta Friday said that the Omar Abdullah-led government, in keeping with the party’s pro-poor and pro-worker legacy, is committed to protecting the interests and welfare of employees and workers in both the organised and unorganised sectors.
Gupta made these remarks while interacting with the delegation led by Thakur Nar Singh, President of the State Central Labour Union, accompanied by Senior Vice President Labour Wing Karan Singh, Provincial Secretary Labour Union Deep Meh... | | Read More |
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| Sham Lal Sharma Calls for Greater Social Responsibility Towards the Welfare and Dignity of Senior Citizens | | |
Jammu, August 21 (Scoop News)-Senior Citizens Day was celebrated with enthusiasm at Golden’s Day Care & Recreation Centre for Senior Citizens, Lower Roop Nagar, Jammu, with cultural programmes, health-awareness sessions and interactive activities highlighting the importance of dignity, social participation and the overall wellbeing of senior citizens.
Sham Lal Sharma, MLA Jammu North, who was the Chief Guest, appreciated the efforts of the Centre in providing senior citizens with a caring, respectful and vibrant social environment. He said that the welfare of senior citizens must remain ... | | Read More |
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| World Senior Citizen Day Observed at Bahu Fort Shelter Home | | Free Health Check-Up and Aadhaar Enrollment Camps Organized | |
Jammu, August 21 (Scoop News)-On the occasion of World Senior Citizen Day, the District Social Welfare Department, Jammu, in collaboration with Samvedna Society (NGO), organized a special programme at the Shelter Home for Urban Homeless, Bahu Fort, Jammu, with a focus on the health, welfare and dignity of senior citizens and other residents of the shelter home.
As part of the programme, a Free Eye Screening & General Health Check-Up Camp and an Aadhaar Enrollment Camp were organized by Social Activist and Chairman, Samvedna Society, Keshav Chopra. The health camp was organized in colla... | | Read More |
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| MLA Sham Lal Sharma Lays Foundation Stone for ₹1.34 Crore Veterinary Centre Upgrade at Domana | | |
Jammu, August 20 (Scoop News)- In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening rural infrastructure and supporting the livestock-dependent economy, Sham Lal Sharma, MLA Jammu North, today laid the foundation stone for the upgradation and strengthening of the Veterinary Centre at Domana, Panchayat Raipur Lower Domana-A, under NABARD, at an estimated cost of ₹134.33 lakh. The project will strengthen veterinary healthcare infrastructure and improve access to timely and quality animal healthcare services for livestock owners in the area.
Speaking on the occasion, Sham Lal Sharma said that... | | Read More |
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| KPC welcomes U.S envoy Sergio Gor remarks on J&K as an integral part of India | | |
Jammu, August 20 (Scoop News)-The Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC) welcomes the remarks made by U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor during his visit to Srinagar, describing Jammu & Kashmir as an “important part of India.” KPC considers the statement significant, particularly in the context of the changing realities in Jammu & Kashmir, and appreciates any affirmation that recognises the region’s integral place within India.
However, the Kashmiri Pandit community and its representative organisation, the Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC), express deep disappointment and displeasure over th... | | Read More |
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| Labour Commissioner reviews functioning of department in Jammu division | | Calls for time-bound delivery and improved performance | |
Jammu, August 18 (Scoop News)-Labour Commissioner, J&K, Charandeep Singh today reviewed the performance of the Labour Department in Jammu Division. He assessed progress on key departmental activities and implementation of priority programmes.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Labour Commissioner, Jammu and Assistant Labour Commissioners of the Division.
The Labour Commissioner held one-to-one interactions with the Assistant Labour Commissioners and reviewed the progress regarding implementation of the Labour Codes, PMSYM targets, grievance redressal, pending quasi-judicial and co... | | Read More |
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| DC inspects progress of NH-44 Four-Laning works on Ramban-Banihal stretch | | | Ramban, August 18 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan today visited various locations along the Ramban-Banihal stretch of NH-44 to review the progress of ongoing four-laning work and assess the status of critical infrastructure projects.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by SSP Arun Gupta; SSP Traffic NHW Raja Adil Hamid; SDM Ramsoo Sayed Mazahir Hussain Shah; PD NHAI Shubham Yadav and other officers and representatives of the executing agencies.
The Deputy Commissioner inspected the progress of construction works related to major viaducts and tunnels at Maroge... | | Read More |
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| Sakeena Itoo tours Chatroo; lays foundation stone for remodelling of GHSS, | |  inaugurates NTPHC Inderwal Chatroo/Inderwal, August 18 (Scoop News)- Minister for Health & Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, today conducted an extensive tour of Sub-Division Chatroo in Kishtwar district, during which she inaugurated key development projects and reviewed the major infrastructure initiatives aimed at strengthening education and healthcare facilities in ... | | Read More |
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| ‘Digital Self-Reliance’ and ‘Data Sovereignty’ Will Make India a Developed Nation: Naresh Charak | | |
Jammu, August 18 (Scoop News)-Naresh Charak, Convenor of the Industry Cell, Bharatiya Janata Party (R.S. Pura–Jammu South), emphasized the need for India to develop indigenous technology, local servers and its own social media platforms, stating that the country must now seriously focus on “Digital Self-Reliance” and “Data Sovereignty.”Charak highlighted that major technology companies such as Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) are operated from the United States, while many of their top executives and thousands of skilled engineers are Indians. He said that when the talent and ca... | | Read More |
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| BJP is attempting to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of Jammu region: Rattan Lal | | Says; BJP Losing Ground in Jammu due to Anti-People Policies. | |
Jammu,August 18 (Scoop News)-Senior Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leader and Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, today said that the local BJP leadership appears to be attempting to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of Jammu for narrow political gains by misleading people of Jammu through unwarranted protest against the popular Govt which is working for the benefit and welfare of the people hundreds of developmental projects have been started of Jal Shakti, Electricity, roads and buildings of Hospitals, Colleges and Schools by the Omar led Govt. Even last week H... | | Read More |
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| Social Activist Sukesh C. Khajuria calls for 'Nation First' approach to Democratic Protests | | in Open Letter Ahead of 80th Independence Day | |
Jammu, August 18 (Scoop News)-On the eve of India's 80th Independence Day, senior social and health activist Sukesh C. Khajuria has issued an open letter to the citizens of India, urging the nation to embrace peaceful, responsible, and non-disruptive forms of democratic expression while reaffirming the constitutional values of freedom, accountability, and public welfare.
Congratulating fellow citizens on the historic occasion, Khajuria paid tribute to the country's freedom fighters, martyrs, and nation-builders whose sacrifices secured India's independence and laid the foundations of the w... | | Read More |
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| M.K. Rana Criticises BJP-led Central Government Over “False Promises” on Development | | |
Jammu, August 17 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Joint Secretary, Central Zone, M.K. Rana, today criticised the BJP-led Central Government, alleging that it has failed to fulfil its promises regarding development in Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing a gathering at Lower Ranjan, Ward No. 4, Block Mathwar, Rana highlighted the development initiatives undertaken by the Omar Abdullah-led government. He said the government is working towards expediting development, including various smart city projects and welfare schemes aimed at different sections of society.
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| Centre’s Step-Motherly Treatment of Non-BJP Governments is an Insult to People’s Mandate | | NC Provincial Office Shifted from Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan to Gandhi Nagar Jammu | |
Jammu,August 17 (Scoop News)-Senior National Conference leader and Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, today accused the BJP-led Union Government of adopting a step-motherly attitude towards governments that have been elected with a popular mandate but do not belong to the BJP.
Gupta was interacted with party functionaries and workers at the new Provincial Office of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference which shifted from Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan to Gandhi Nagar, Jammu in the presence of Ajay Kumar Sadhotra former minister and Additional General Secretary Jammu, Sh... | | Read More |
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| Thousands participate in “Jammu Runs for Unity” Marathon | | 
Jammu, August 16 (Scoop News)-The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) organised the “Jammu Runs for Unity” Marathon at Bahu Plaza today, promoting the message of unity, cleanliness, responsible citizenship and devotion, besides imbibing the spirit of a clean and environmentally responsible Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
The marathon was flagged off by Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar in ... | | Read More |
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| Lieutenant Governor t released the Dogri song ‘Chitta’ | |  A musical call for a drug-free Jammu Kashmir
Jammu, August 16 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today released the Dogri song ‘Chitta’-– A musical call for a drug-free Jammu Kashmir. The song was penned, composed and sung by Happy Jasrotia Narsinghewala and is directed by Neeraj NJ.
The Lieutenant Governor congratulated Happy Jasrotia Narsinghewala and the entire team for highlighting the growing menace of drug abuse in ... | | Read More |
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| Javed Rana reviews construction of EMRS, Irrigation Department building at Bhera | |  Emphasizes time-bound completion of hostel for 2026–27 admissionsPoonch, August 16 (Scoop News)-Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today inspected the ongoing construction work of the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Bhera, Mendhar and reviewed the infrastructural requirements of the institution.
During the visit, the Minister interacted with the students of EMRS and gave a patient hearing ... | | Read More |
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| Gandhinagar Morning Walkers celebrate I-day | | 
Jammu, August 16 (Scoop News)- Despite rains, the Gandhinagar Morning Walkers Association celebrated 80th Independence Day with great national fervor and gaiety on 15th August at Greenbelt Park. About 250 members attended the Flag Hoisting function, many under the shelter of umbrellas. The President of the Association, Er. Chandra Uday and Chief Organiser Vijay Phoa jointly hoisted the Tiranga. ... | | Read More |
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| JMC launches safety, clearance drive for reconstruction of Parade Sabzi Mandi | | |
Jammu, August 09 (Scoop News)-The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) today launched a major safety and clearance drive to remove unsafe and dilapidated shops at Parade Sabzi Mandi, paving the way for the immediate commencement of its redevelopment and renovation works.
The initiative has been undertaken under the directions of JMC Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav, with the objective of effectively redeveloping the vegetable market, improving its infrastructure and ensuring a safer and more organized environment for vendors, shoppers and the general public.
The foundation stone for the re... | | Read More |
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| JMC organises Special Yoga Session at Suryaputri Tawi Riverfront | | |
Jammu, August 09 (Scoop News)-The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), in collaboration with the Vishwa Yoga Sansthan, organized a special yoga session today at the picturesque Suryaputri Tawi Riverfront, promoting fitness, wellness, healthy living and greater community participation.
Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar attended the event as the Chief Guest. JMC Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav and SSP Jammu Joginder Singh were also present, along with Joint Commissioner (Revenue and Enforcement) Kulbhushan Khajuria, Joint Commissioner (Administration) Rajiv Khajuria, Deputy Commissio... | | Read More |
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