| JKAACL Organises Book Launch Ceremony for Two New Poetry Collections at Jammu | | |
Jammu, June 25 (Scoop News)- The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages today organised a grand Book Launch Ceremony at K. L. Saigal Hall, Writers' Club, Jammu, for the release of two significant literary works—"Kavitawali", a collection of Dogri poems by the late Bal Krishan Bardyal "Chanchal" (1931–2000), edited by Dr. Om Goswami, and "Bahut Peechhe Se Aata Prakash", a collection of Hindi poems authored by Sh. Sanjeev Bhasin.
In her welcome address, Harvinder Kour, JKAS, Secretary, JKAACL, said that both publications represent rich literary traditions and reflect the ... | | Read More |
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| CB EOW presents chargesheet against two accused | | for securing govt job using fake certificate | |
Jammu, June 25 (Scoop News)- On the written complaint of Khursheed Ahmed Naik S/o Mohd. Sadiq Naik R/o Sarachi, Tehsil Khari, District Ramban, a case FIR No. 33/2025 U/S 420, 465, 466, 467, 468, 471, 120-B RPC was registered in Crime Branch EOW Jammu.
During the course of investigation, it was established that the accused had allegedly prepared and used forged school leaving certificate to secure a Govt. job in the year 2016 in Social Welfare Department Khari Ramban and thereby cheating the department causing huge loss to state exchequer. The investigation revealed sufficient evidence reg... | | Read More |
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| Airwan Temple Nagri turning out to be a major tourist attraction: Dr. Shishu | | |
Kathua, June 25 (Scoop News)- Dr. Hari Dutt Shishu, Advisor, Airwan Mandir Tirathsthan, Kathua, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to MLA Kathua, Dr. Bharat Bhushan, for laying the foundation stone of the Temple Guest House at Airwan Mandir Tirathsthan today.
The Guest House, to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 1.25 crore, will be a major facility for devotees and pilgrims visiting the historic shrine from different parts of Jammu & Kashmir and adjoining states.
Dr. Shishu highlighted that Airwan Tirathsthan has been emerging as a prominent spiritual and cultural destinatio... | | Read More |
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| Emergency was the darkest assault on Democracy | | |
Jammu, June 25 (Scoop News)- Jammu & Kashmir BJP, led by its President and MP (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma, observed "Samvidhan Hatya Diwas" at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to remember the horrors of Emergency period, and to honour and felicitate the brave democracy warriors who suffered imprisonment, persecution, and hardships during the Emergency imposed by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975.
The observance of "Samvidhan Hatya Diwas", commemorated darkest chapter in India's democratic history when constitutional institutions were undermined, fundamenta... | | Read More |
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| JMC Commissioner reviews arrangements for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims | | |
Jammu, June 24 (Scoop News)-Jammu Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dr Devansh Yadav today reviewed arrangements and facilities being put in place for pilgrims and sadhus arriving in Jammu for the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra at Shri Ram Mandir Purani Mandi.
The Commissioner inspected preparations at the temple complex and reviewed infrastructure and essential services within the premises, covering accommodation, sanitation, food, drinking water, toilets and bathrooms, power supply and medical facilities. Officials concerned were directed to ensure all arrangements are completed well i... | | Read More |
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| Sat Sharma reviews Dr. Mookherjee Smriti Pakhwada, digital training preparations | | BJP holds series of meetings at party headquarters | |
Jammu, June 24 (Scoop News)-BJP Jammu & Kashmir President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) chaired a series of meetings at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to review preparations for the upcoming Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookherjee Smriti Pakhwada (fortnight programmes) and digital training programmes aimed at strengthening the party at the grassroots level.
The first meeting focused on the observance of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookherjee Smriti Pakhwada, which was attended by party office bearers and convened by BJP Vice-President and Pakhwada Incharge Rajeev Charak. The second mee... | | Read More |
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| DC Rajouri reviews arrangements for Urs at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah Shrine | | | Rajouri, June 24 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma chaired a meeting at the Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah Shrine to review arrangements for the forthcoming Urs scheduled for June 25 and 26.
The DC held detailed discussions on transportation, traffic management, crowd management, fire safety, water and power supply, sanitation and other essential services for the event.
Departments concerned were directed to ensure adequate arrangements for devotees. The Deputy Commissioner directed effective traffic regulation, proper crowd management and deployment of adequate manpow... | | Read More |
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| Dy CM conducts public outreach-cum-grievance redressal camp at Majalta | | Assures time-bound resolution of public issues | | Udhampur, June 24 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today conducted a public outreach-cum-grievance redressal camp at Government Higher Secondary School, Majalta, to hear public grievances, interact with local residents, and ensure their timely redressal.
During the camp, former PRI members and local residents projected several demands, including the establishment of a Trauma Centre at Manwal, augmentation of drinking water supply, construction and upgradation of various roads, construction of the Manwal–Pingla Mata road, inclusion of left-out beneficiaries under t... | | Read More |
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| Modi Govt failed to project socio-economic position of Farmers: Rattan Lal | | |
Jammu, June 23 (Scoop News)-Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, on Tuesday launched a strong critique of the BJP, alleging that its decade-long rule has “failed farmers” and left them under mounting distress instead of delivering on its promise to double their income.
He made these remarks while interacting with party functionaries from the Balwal block, who met him under the leadership of Sukhdev Singh Langeh Block President Bhalwal and other local representatives at Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan, Jammu. On the occasion scores of politica... | | Read More |
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| Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee's sacrifice fully integrated J&K with India: BJP | |  BJP pays tributes to Dr. Mookerjee on his Balidan Diwas across J&K
Jammu/Srinagar, June 23 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership across Jammu & Kashmir paid rich tributes to Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee, founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, eminent nationalist thinker, and champion of India's unity and integrity, on his Balidan Diwas (Martyrdom Day).
BJP National General Secretary, Rajya Sabha MP, and J&K Prabhari Tarun Chugh, BJP J&K Presiden ... | | Read More |
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| Annual Bhandara held at Baba Budh Giri Ji Ashram Behramgala; DC joins devotees | | | Poonch, June 22 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today visited the revered Baba Budh Giri Ji Ashram at Behramgala, Surankote, where he participated in the Annual Bhandara and performed Havan.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by DIG Rajouri-Poonch Range Sandeep Wazir; SSP Shafket Hussain Bhat; SDM, Farooq Khan, Tehsildar Ashfaq Hussain and other district officers from police and administration.
The Deputy Commissioner interacted with members of the Ashram Committee and devotees. He congratulated the organizers for the successful conduct of the annual reli... | | Read More |
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| Kathua Administration intensifies SANJY preparations at Lakhanpur | | |
Kathua, June 22 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today visited Lakhanpur to review the preparedness and arrangements being made for the convenience of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the upcoming Yatri Facilitation Centre and reviewed the arrangements related to essential facilities, including safe drinking water supply, uninterrupted power availability, sanitation and toilet facilities, cleanliness measures and healthcare services. He also inspected the RFID and e-KYC counters being established at the centre for ... | | Read More |
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| Sikh delegation meets Sat Sharma, seeks enhanced security for Hemkund Sahib pilgrims | | |
Jammu, June 22 (Scoop News)-A Sikh delegation led by S. Balvinder Singh Soodan, Convenor, BJP Refugee Cell, Jammu & Kashmir, met Sat Sharma, MP Rajya Sabha, and BJP President, JKUT, and submitted a memorandum addressed to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, expressing serious concern over recent incidents involving members of the Sikh community in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
J&K BJP General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria, MLA Devyani Rana and other senior BJP leaders were also present on the occasion.
During the meeting, the delegation expressed concern over ... | | Read More |
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| BJP Organizes Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sammelan in Kishtwar | | |
Kishtwar, June 22 (Scoop News)-As part of the nationwide campaign marking the successful completion of 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led Government at the Centre, the Bharatiya Janata Party organized a grand Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sammelan at Kishtwar. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from prominent citizens, intellectuals, social activists, professionals, and party workers from different sections of society.
The Sammelan was addressed by Pawan Sharma, State Secretary, BJP Jammu & Kashmir, along with Shagun Parihar, MLA Kishtwar, and Ravi Parihar, District President BJP... | | Read More |
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| District administration clarifies facts on PMAY-G/AwaasPlus 2.0 cases in Poonch | | | Poonch, June 21 (Scoop News)- In response to concerns raised over the status of PMAY-G and AwaasPlus 2.0 cases in district Poonch, the correct facts are placed on record.
Under PMAY-G, 49,258 cases were sanctioned up to FY 2023-24 under the SECC and AwaasPlus categories. Subsequently, a survey was conducted under AwaasPlus 2.0 across the district to identify eligible households left out of previous surveys, during which 55,698 cases were surveyed; 8,961 under Self Survey and 46,737 under Assisted Survey.
Following the survey, a verification process was undertaken at various levels to e... | | Read More |
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| JKAACL invites applications for Somnath Swabhiman Yatra-2026 | | |
Jammu/Srinagar, June 21 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages (JKAACL), Department of Culture, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, in pursuance of directions conveyed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has invited applications from residents of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir for participation in the Somnath Swabhiman Yatra–2026. The six-day yatra is scheduled to commence from Jammu on June 29, 2026.
The pilgrimage, being organised for the first time in this format, aims to facilitate devotees from Jammu & Kashmir to undertake the journey... | | Read More |
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| International Day of Yoga celebrated across Jammu province | | 
Jammu, June 21 (Scoop News)-As part of the synchronised, Union Territory-wide observance of the 12th International Day of Yoga, the main district-level event was held today at Government College for Women (GCW), Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, under the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing". The district-wide events carried forward the message of holistic health, physical well-being and global harmony, drawing ... | | Read More |
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| Satish Sharma Visits Kala Kendra, Appreciates rare Art Collection | | 
Jammu, June 21 (Scoop News)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, ARI & Trainings, Satish Kumar Sharma, today visited Kala Kendra Jammu to witness 5 day Art exhibition at G R Sanosh Gallery of Kala Kendra, showcasing the remarkable works of renowned artist Shivani Kajuria.
The exhibition, bein ... | | Read More |
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| Yoga is India's gift to humanity, says Sat Sharma on International Yoga Day | | |
Jammu/Srinagar/Poonch, June 21 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, celebrated International Yoga Day with enthusiasm at multiple locations across the Union Territory, with senior party leaders participating in yoga sessions and spreading awareness about the importance of adopting yoga as a way of life.
J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament Sat Sharma (CA), along with BJP General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria and All Cells Incharge Ved Sharma, participated in a yoga programme organized at Trikuta Nagar, opposite the Reserve Bank of India branch, Jammu. The... | | Read More |
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| Ashok Koul reviews party programmes in Poonch district | | |
Poonch, June 21 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization), Ashok Koul chaired an organizational meeting at the BJP District Office, Poonch, to review ongoing party activities and discuss forthcoming programmes. BJP District President Poonch, S. Gurdeep Singh Khalsa, along with district office bearers and senior party leaders, attended the meeting.
During the meeting, a detailed review of the recently concluded International Yoga Day programmes was conducted, with special emphasis on timely reporting and documentation of activities organized across different organizational uni... | | Read More |
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| CGPWA celebrates 12th International Yoga Day | | 
Jammu, June 21 (Scoop News)-The Central Govt Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu ( CGPWA) today also celebrated the 12 International Day of Yoga by organising Yoga session in collaboration with the Gandhinagar Greenbelt Morning Walkers.
Anupama and Dinesh Sharma Master Trainers of Bhartiya Yog Sansthan, the session which lasted for one hour. After the yoga session, Dinesh explained that ... | | Read More |
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| Bhalla highlights mounting public concerns during outreach programme at Narwal Pain | | |
Jammu, June 20 (Scoop News)-: Continuing his grassroots outreach programme, JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla today visited Narwal Pain and held an extensive interaction with residents, youth, women, traders, senior citizens and local representatives to assess public grievances and developmental concerns. Among those present were Sandeep Dogra, Ram Dass, Davinder Singh, Mouin Latif, Suresh Kumar, Devraj Kanojia, Chitranjan Singh, Ajeet Raj, Hameed, Naseer, Rita Kanojia, Amna Kalyan, Sofia, Sultana and several other prominent citizens.
Addressing the gathering, Bhalla said that people ... | | Read More |
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| Balvinder Singh Calls for Upgradation of Oncology Packages Under PM-JAY SEHAT Scheme in J&K | | |
Jammu, June 20 (Scoop News)-Renowned RTI and Social Activist of Jammu & Kashmir, S. Balvinder Singh, has urged the Health & Medical Education Department and the State Health Agency (SHA), J&K, to take immediate steps for upgrading oncology treatment packages under the PM-JAY SEHAT Scheme and to implement the latest Health Benefit Package (HBP)-2022 in the Union Territory.
Mr. Singh stated that many oncology packages currently available under the scheme have become outdated and are no longer fully aligned with the latest standards of cancer care. Several chemotherapy drugs and treatment... | | Read More |
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| Panun Kashmir Observes World Refugee Day across Jammu, Bengaluru and North America | |  Reaffirms Homeland DemandJammu, June 20 (Scoop News)-Panun Kashmir today observed World Refugee Day with a major gathering at Invitation Hall, Roop Nagar, Jammu, alongside a parallel programme at Kashmir Bhavan, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, organized in association with the Kashmiri Hindu Cultural Welfare Trust (KHCWT). Simultaneously, Panun Kashmir activists in the United States and Canada held coordinated virtual protests, le ... | | Read More |
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| Mata Kheer Bhawani Yatra-2026 flagged off amid record participation | | 
Jammu, June 20 (Scoop News)- Hundreds of pilgrims began their journey today to the shrine of Mata Ragnya Devi and other traditional destinations across Kashmir, as the Mata Kheer Bhawani Yatra-2026 was ceremonially flagged off.
As part of the ceremonial departure, 214 buses carrying approximately 8,500 pilgrims were flagged off towards pilgrimage destinations across Kashmir, marking the annu ... | | Read More |
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| CGPWA visits Vridh Ashram, interacts with inmates | | 
Jammu, June 20 (Scoop News)-A group of 40 members of the Central Government Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu, ( CGPWA) visited the Home for the Aged & Infirm (Vridh Ashram), Ambphalla, Jammu and interacted with the inmates.
The group was headed by Kuldeep Khoda, President of the Association. Among those present were Dr Ashok Bhan, K B Jandial, O N Koul, J K Vaid, Prem Gupta, Vijay Samb ... | | Read More |
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| Deputy CM inspects new Legislative Assembly building project in Jammu | | |
Jammu, June 19 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today inspected the ongoing construction work of the new Legislative Assembly building in Jammu and reviewed the progress achieved on the prestigious project.
During the inspection, the Deputy Chief Minister assessed various components of the construction work and emphasized the importance of maintaining the highest standards of quality while ensuring adherence to the prescribed timelines.
He directed the concerned officers and executing agencies to expedite the pace of work so that the project is completed within th... | | Read More |
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