| JKAACL, CUJ organise Vibrant Punjabi–Dogri Cultural & Music Programme | | |
Jammu, April 10 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), in collaboration with Central University of Jammu (CUJ), organised a Punjabi–Dogri Cultural-cum-Music Programme today in the Brigadier Rajinder Singh, MVC Auditorium of the Varsity.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from eminent local artists and cultural troupes from district Samba, presenting a rich tapestry of Punjabi and Dogri folk traditions. The audience was enthralled by vibrant performances, including soulful folk songs and the energetic Punjabi Gidda.
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| Govt committed to equitable development of Jammu, Srinagar cities: Deputy Chief Minister | | | Jammu,April 10 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today reiterated the Government’s firm commitment towards ensuring balanced and equitable development of both Jammu and Srinagar cities.
The Deputy Chief Minister made these remarks while interacting with various public and individual delegations at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu.
A delegation led by former MLC, Rattan Lal Gupta, along with Tejinder Pal Singh (Aman) called on the Deputy Chief Minister and highlighted several issues and demands pertaining to the development of Jammu city.
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| DC Kathua reviews arrangements for JKSSB Junior Assistant Examination | | | Kathua, April 10 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the upcoming JKSSB examination at a meeting held in the DC Office Complex, here.
The JKSSB written examination for the post of Junior Assistant is scheduled to be held on April 19, 2026.
The Deputy Commissioner held a detailed discussion with concerned officers regarding the arrangements being put in place to ensure the seamless conduct of the examination. It was informed that 10 examination centres have been established across the district for the purpose.
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| 3-day Divisional-level awareness programme concludes in Udhampur | | DC flags off Padyatra under Nasha Mukt Udhampur Abhiyan | | Udhampur, April 10 (Scoop News)-The three-day Divisional-level awareness Programme concluded today with the District Administration Udhampur, in collaboration with School Education Department, organizing a padyatra to promote Nasha Mukt Udhampur Abhiyan, with the message 'Say No to Drugs, Yes to Life.’
The padyatra was flagged off from Domail Chowk by Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa in presence of Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh; Joint Director School Education Udhampur–Reasi Dr. Jagdish Chander Mehra and Chief Education Officer Subash Gupta.
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| Railways launch ‘RailOne’ awareness drive across Jammu Division | |  21-day campaign promotes digital ticketing and passenger-friendly services at stations and educational institutions
Jammu, April 10 (Scoop News)-The Jammu Division is continuously striving to provide its passengers with enhanced convenience, transparency, and incentives through digital mediums. In line with this effort—and under the guidance of the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu, Shri Uchit Singhal—a significant and beneficial facility is being extended to passengers who purchase tickets through ... | | Read More |
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| Day 2 of Divisional Awareness Drive witnesses widespread civic engagement across Jammu Division | | |
Jammu, April 09 (Scoop News)-The second day of the ongoing three-day Divisional Level Awareness Programme unfolded across the length and breadth of Jammu division with a remarkable confluence of creativity, participation and civic consciousness, as schools transformed into vibrant arenas of dialogue and expression.
A diverse array of activities, including poster making, slogan writing, essay writing, awareness sessions and thematic lecture etc were organised in institutions across districts, each serving as a microcosm of the larger societal resolve against pressing concerns such as drug... | | Read More |
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| J&K BJP pays rich tributes to its former President Daya Krishan Kotwal | | |
Jammu, April 09 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir, paid rich tributes to former J&K BJP President and former MLC Daya Krishna Kotwal on his death anniversary at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.
On the occasion, J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma, along with General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, offered floral tributes and remembered the immense contribution of the veteran leader towards strengthening the party in Jammu & Kashmir.
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| CS reviews position of Fuel, LPG stocks across districts | |  Orders strict monitoring and action against violators Jammu, April 09 (Scoop News)- April 9, 2026: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting with the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners and District Administrations to review the availability and distribution of essential commodities across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir in light of the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, with the ai ... | | Read More |
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| Northern Railway runs special Katra–Banihal Train, boosts connectivity | | Over 1,000 passengers travel amid highway disruptions | |
Jammu, April 09 (Scoop News)-The Jammu Division of Northern Railway achieved another milestone today by successfully operating a special train—Train No. 04689/04690 (Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Banihal)—between Katra and Banihal. Through this special train service, more than 1,000 passengers completed their journeys, thereby significantly strengthening rail connectivity in the region.
This special service was introduced with the specific objective of providing improved connectivity for passengers traveling from Kashmir to Katra, particularly in light of road traffic disruptions cause... | | Read More |
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| Rattan Lal Highlights Omar Govt’s Development Push | | Focus on Tourism and POK Migrant Welfare Developments | |
Jammu, April 09 (Scoop News)-In a strong push to position Jammu as a vibrant destination on the national tourism map, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta today highlighted the proactive efforts of the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah led government to upgrade and expand critical facilities across the region.
Addressing a meeting of Block No. 3, Jammu South, Gupta underscored the government’s commitment to transforming Jammu into a hub of cultural and tourism significance. The meeting was convened by Block President Gandhi Nagar Sardar Parvinder Si... | | Read More |
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| 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.
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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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