JKPCC Kissan Department Chairman greets people on Chaitra Navratri
3/20/2026 12:29:59 AM


Jammu,March 19 (Scoop News)- Chairman of the JKPCC Kissan Department, Bharat Priye, has extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri.In his message, Bharat Priye said that Chaitra Navratri symbolizes the triumph of faith, positivity, and righteousness over negativity. He expressed hope that the festival would bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to every household across the Union Territory. He emphasized that such sacred occasions strengthen the spirit of unity, harmony, and cultural heritage among the people.

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Gupta Slams BJP’s “Neglect” of Jammu city, Urges people to Support in upcoming JMC Polls
BJP rapidly losing ground in Jammu City due to its anti people policies
3/19/2026 11:58:00 PM
Jammu, March 19 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference’s Provincial President for Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, claiming the party is rapidly losing ground in Jammu city due to its “complete neglect” of residents and failure to provide basic urban facilities.



Addressing a workers’ meeting of Bahu Assembly segment at Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan Jammu, organised by Chander Mohan Sharma District President Jammu Urban. Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial president Jammu was the Chief Guest on this occasion.



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Yasha Mudgal reviews operational status, liquidation roadmap of J&KSCARD Bank
3/19/2026 1:11:03 AM

Jammu, March 18 (Scoop News)-Commissioner Secretary, Cooperatives, Yasha Mudgal on Wednesday chaired a review meeting at Civil Secretariat here to evaluate the current operational status and liquidation roadmap of the Jammu & Kashmir State Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank (J&KSCARD Bank).

The meeting was attended by Registrar Cooperative Societies, J&K, Mohammad Shafiq Chak ...
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Ashok Koul reviews organizational activities in Doda
calls for intensified grassroots outreach
3/19/2026 12:07:33 AM

Doda, March 18 (Scoop News)-Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul chaired an organizational meeting of the Doda District team at the party office, Doda, to review ongoing activities and strategize a robust roadmap for upcoming programmes aimed at further strengthening the party across the region.

The meeting was attended by J&K BJP Secretary & Prabhari Doda Pawan Sharma, District President Doda Babu Ram Sharma, MLA Doda Constituency Shakti Raj Parihar, Prabhari Kishtwar Gajay Singh, and former DDC Chairman Dhanantar Singh, along with oth...
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3-day Awareness Cum Training Workshop on GYAN BHARATAM MISSION concludes at Jammu
3/18/2026 11:59:11 PM

Jammu, March 18 (Scoop News)-The three day Awareness Cum Training program on GYAN BHARATAM MISSION concluded today at Kala Kendra here.

The workshop focused on manuscript preservation, conservation and digitization, and aimed to Search and Scan manuscripts, share knowledge through the Gyan Bharatam Mission App, and create a universal Indian Knowledge System portal.

An Expert Team from IGNCA, New Delhi comprising Senior Conservators, Dr Satyendra Kumar and Dr Nitin Kumar gave hand holding practice and knowledge to the participants and briefed them about techniques for conservation of ...
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Sat Sharma highlights winter power crisis of J&K in Rajya Sabha
seeks strengthening of Power Infrastructure
3/18/2026 11:48:40 PM

New Delhi,March 18 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma, asked an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha concerning the strengthening of power infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir.

In his question, Sat Sharma sought to know whether the Government has identified the reasons behind frequent power cuts in Jammu & Kashmir during winter months, the steps taken to mitigate these outages, and the measures being implemented to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply in the region.

Responding to the question, the Min...
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DGPC Jammu Submits Memorandum to Div Com & DM
Seeks Ban on Screening of Controversial Film Dhurandhar-2 on Religious Concerns
3/18/2026 11:31:38 PM

Jammu, March 18 (Scoop News)-The District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (DGPC) Jammu led by S Ranjeet Singh Tohra President along with Vice President S Balvinder Singh, S Surjeet Singh Gen Secretary, S Harjit Singh and S Avtar Singh member DGPC Jammu, submitted a detailed memorandum to the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, and the District Magistrate, Jammu, strongly demanding immediate intervention in the matter of a film containing objectionable content that has hurt the religious sentiments of the Sikh community. The DGPC urged the authorities not to allow the screening of the film across...
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Priya Sethi chairs BJP Organizational Meetings in Jammu, Akhnoor, Nowshera
3/18/2026 11:25:28 PM
Says increasing trust of people in BJP reflects Party’s commitment to service, developmentJammu,March 18 (Scoop News)-Former Minister and Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Vice President Priya Sethi chaired a series of organizational meetings of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu, Akhnoor, and Nowshera to review ongoing party activities and formulate a robust strategy for upcoming programmes aimed at strengthening the party across the region.
The meetings saw partic ...
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Railways deploy Scouts & Guides for Navratri rush management
3/18/2026 11:17:28 PM

Jammu,March 18 (Scoop News)-In view of the upcoming Navratri festival and the expected heavy influx of devotees visiting Mata Vaishno Devi for darshan, the Jammu Division has put in place comprehensive security and passenger facilitation measures to ensure smooth movement at railway stations.Anticipating overcrowding, especially at major stations like Jammu and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, spe ...
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NC has firm determination to ensure rights and Justice for the weaker sections: Lochan.
3/17/2026 10:48:54 PM


Jammu,March 17 (Scoop News)- Meeting of Scheduled Caste Cell of National Conference at village Chou Chack in Bishnah Constituency was organized by Jagga Ram Vice President Jammu Province SC Cell. Mr Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell JKNC was Chief Guest.

While addressing the workers meeting Mr Lochan reaffirmed the party’s dedication to fulfilling its promises, particularly those aimed at marginalized communities. He highlighted several landmark initiatives that have significantly benefited vulnerable sections across the region. He emphasised that the National Conference has always pri...
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H&P department's staff quarters nears completion: Secretary inspects progress
3/17/2026 10:21:24 PM

Jammu, March 17 (Scoop News)- Secretary of the Hospitality and Protocol (H&P) Department, Avny Lavasa, inspected the ongoing construction of staff quarters adjacent to the Circuit House at Canal Road, Jammu, on Monday.

The project, valued at Rs. 3.43 crore, is being executed under the SASCI scheme and is slated for completion by the end of the current financial year.

The project, which is 95 percent complete, includes 12 two bedroom flats for the employees of H&P department.

The Secretary expressed satisfaction with the progress and directed the Executive Engineer and executing ag...
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J&K ACB traps and arrests Meter Reader,PDD Rajouri for accepting bribe of ₹30000
3/17/2026 10:07:27 PM


Jammu, March 17 (Scoop News)-J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a case against Arif Iqbal, presently posted as Meter Reader in PDD Rajouri vide FIR no. 03/2026 at PS ACB Rajouri u/s 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018) on 17.03.2026 on the basis of a complaint alleging therein that complainant was running a Tyre Shop from the year 2019 to 2021, after which his shop was closed. He has an electricity connection and was regularly paying his electricity bill. He received an electricity bill for the period from 31.12.2025 to 31.01.2026 for an amount of ₹2497 in Febru...
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CS launches Auto-DCR Building Permissions
Municipal Payment platforms to boost urban governance
3/16/2026 11:24:03 PM

Jammu, March 16 (Scoop News)-In a major step towards digital transformation of urban governance in Jammu & Kashmir, the Chief Secretary today inaugurated two key digital platforms developed by the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency and ease of doing business across Urban Local Bodies in the Union Territory.

The platforms launched include the Auto Scrutiny-based Building Permission and Change of Land Use (CLU) Portal integrated with GIS-based Master Plans using AutoDCR technology, and the Unified Web Portal of the Housing & Urban Dev...
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Rana inaugurates water release into Ranbir Canal
Praises timely desilting; assures adequate irrigation for farmers
3/16/2026 11:11:16 PM

Akhnoor, March 16 (Scoop News)-Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today inaugurated the release of water supply into the main Ranbir Canal at its intake structure near Steel Bridge in Akhnoor, ensuring the timely availability of irrigation water for agricultural purposes across the canal’s command areas.

Among those present on the occasion were MLA Akhnoor Mohan Lal, MLA Nagrota Devyani Rana, Chief Engineer I&FC Jammu Manoj Gupta and other senior officers of the Irrigation and Flood Control (I & FC) Department.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the Ranbir Canal ...
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J&K Govt rolls out PM-RAHAT scheme to save road accident victims
3/16/2026 11:04:33 PM

Jammu, March 16 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched the PM-Road Accident Victims Hospitalization and Assured Treatment (PM-RAHAT) Scheme, aiming to provide timely medical aid to the road accident victims.

According to an official communique received in this regard from Transport Department , the initiative ensures cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh per victim in over 140 designated hospitals during the critical "Golden Hour", covering up to 7 days from the accident date, thereby ensuring immediate medical care and significantly improving the chances of survival.
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Manuscript preservation in J&K gains momentum
Principal Secretary Culture inaugurates workshop on ‘GYAN BHARATAM MISSION’
3/16/2026 11:02:56 PM

Jammu, March 16 (Scoop News)-The Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), Regional Centre J&K, today organised a 3 day workshop-cum-Training program on ‘GYAN BHARATAM MISSION’ and launch of National Survey of Manuscripts at Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Canal Road Jammu.

Principal Secretary, Culture Department, Brij Mohan Sharma, highlighted various aspects of implementation of the central sponsored flagship programme besides importance of this awareness cum training programme regarding survey a...
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Over 150 passengers evacuated safely from snowbound Sinthan Top
DC Kishtwar leads swift rescue operation
3/16/2026 11:00:35 PM
Kishtwar, March 16 (Scoop News)-In a swift and coordinated rescue operation, the District Administration Kishtwar, spearheaded by the Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma successfully evacuated more than 150 passengers stranded at Sinthan Top after heavy snowfall disrupted traffic and left several vehicles trapped on the route.

Acting promptly, the Deputy Commissioner rushed to the spot along with SSP Naresh Singh and the Commanding Officer, 11 Rashtriya Rifles, to personally supervise the rescue efforts.

The Deputy Commissioner issued necessary directions to the concerned department...
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NC Calls for Immediate Restoration of Statehood to Jammu & Kashmir: Rattan Lal
Urges Centre to Table Bill of restoration of Statehood in Parliament
3/16/2026 10:11:51 PM
Jammu, March 16 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Jammu Province, Rattan Lal Gupta today addressed a Youth National Conference workers’ meeting at Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan in Jammu and reiterated the party’s strong demand for the immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He urged the Union Government to introduce and pass a bill in Parliament during the ongoing session to restore full statehood to the Jammu and Kashmir, stating that it is essential for strengthening democracy and ensuring accountable governance.



Addressing Youth Nat...
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DM Jammu chairs meeting with LPG distributors
3/15/2026 3:42:21 PM

Jammu, March 14 (Scoop News)-District Magistrate Jammu Dr Rakesh Minhas today chaired a meeting with LPG gas distributors operating across the district.

Additional District Magistrates Vidhu Shekhar, Ansuya Jamwal and Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh were also part of the meeting.

At the outset, the DM categorically directed all distributors to adhere to the prescribed supply schedule, in accordance with established guidelines and latest circulars.

The DM further directed that no preferential treatment shall be extended to any consumer and that all distributi...
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CS assesses preparedness to promote Arts & Cultural activities among students
3/15/2026 3:38:47 PM

Jammu, Srinagar, March 14 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a review meeting to examine a proposal for extending cultural activities to schools and higher education institutions across all districts of Jammu & Kashmir, with the aim of harnessing and channelising the creative potential of the youth through structured arts based interventions.

The meeting, convened under the aegis of the Department of Culture, was attended by senior officers of the Culture and School Education departments along with other stakeholders.

Chairing the meeting, the Chief Secretary call...
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First National Lok Adalat of 2026 held across UT of J&K
Justice Sanjeev Kumar inaugurated 1st National Lok Adalat at District Court Complex, Jammu
3/15/2026 3:36:45 PM

Jammu, March 14 (Scoop News)-Continuing its endeavour to fulfil the constitutional commitment of providing swift, cost-effective, and efficient dispute resolution to the masses in general and the litigant public in particular, the J&K Legal Services Authority under the patronage of Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority), the dynamic leadership of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority and the able guidance of Justice Sanjay Dhar, Chairperson, High Court Legal Services Committee organize...
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Chief Secretary flags off 27th Annual Charri Yatra of Sukrala Mata
3/14/2026 11:24:54 PM

Jammu, March 14 (Scoop News)-The 27th annual Charri Yatra of Sukrala Mata commenced on Saturday with great religious fervour after being flagged off by the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, Atal Dulloo, from Mahant Shri Lucky Baba Ji (Vaishno Mata Mandir) at Bhagwati Nagar in Jammu.

The sacred procession began early in the morning in the presence of senior officials, religious leaders an ...
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Woman-day Exhibition underway at Zone By The Park
3/14/2026 10:30:00 PM
Priya Sethi praises Modi Govt’s initiatives for women

Jammu, March 14 (Scoop News)- A vibrant two-day exhibition showcasing fashion, lifestyle and other unique products is currently underway at Zone by The Park on March 14 and 15, drawing a large number of visitors, entrepreneurs and shoppers from across the city.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Chief Guest, Priya Sethi, BJP J&K UT Vice President and former Minister and along with Kunwarani D ...
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Commissioner Secretary Cooperative chairs review meeting of Anantnag Central Cooperative Bank Ltd
3/14/2026 10:10:46 PM


Jammu, March 14 (Scoop News)-Commissioner Secretary, Cooperative Department, Yasha Mudgal, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting held to evaluate the performance and operational status of the Anantnag Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. (ACCB) at the JCC Bank Rail Head Complex.

The meeting was attended by the senior officials, including Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Mohammed Shafiq Ch ...
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Dr. S. P. Varma appointed as UT Level Election Icon for Jammu & Kashmir
3/14/2026 5:19:36 PM

Jammu, March 14 (Scoop News)- Dr. S. P. Varma, a noted peace activist, highly decorated volunteer and recipient of the Padma Shri, has been appointed as the UT Level Election Icon for Jammu & Kashmir, as communicated by the Nodal Officer (SVEEP) office of the Chief Electoral Officer. The appointment aims to strengthen voter awareness, outreach and engagement across the Union Territory under the directives of the Election Commission of India.

Dr. S P Varma, widely known for promoting peace, volunteerism, communal harmony and national integration, will support initiatives encouraging citiz...
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