| High-Level Study on Demographic Changes in J&K Will Strengthen Evidence-Based Governance | | and Inclusive Development: Pawan Sharma | |
Jammu, August 13 (Scoop News)-BJP Jammu & Kashmir State Secretary Pawan Sharma welcomed the Centre’s decision to undertake a high-level study on demographic changes in Jammu & Kashmir, describing it as a constructive and forward-looking initiative that reflects the Modi Government’s commitment to evidence-based governance, balanced development and the welfare of every section of society.
Sharma said the proposed study provides an important opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the demographic, social and economic changes that Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed over the years... | | Read More |
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| Release 2-day training for Census 2027 Phase-II concludes at Kathua | | |
Kathua, August 12 (Scoop News)-The two-day training programme for Census 2027 Phase II, with special focus on enumeration in snow-bound and difficult-to-access areas, concluded today at Kathua.
The concluding session was presided over by Deputy Commissioner Kathua and Principal Census Officer Rajesh Sharma, who emphasised the need for meticulous planning, accurate enumeration and strict adherence to the prescribed Census procedures to ensure complete and reliable coverage of the population in snow-bound areas.
Addressing the participants, the Principal Census Officer stressed the impo... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar organises Tiranga rally under Har Ghar Tiranga campaign | | | Srinagar, August 12 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Wednesday organised a Tiranga Rally under the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign 2026, as part of its celebrations ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day.
The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the NIT Srinagar community, including Deans, Heads of Departments and Centres, faculty members, non-faculty employees, outsourced staff, students, research scholars, NCC and NSS volunteers and other staff members.
The programme was aimed at promoting patriotism, national unity and p... | | Read More |
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| Bypassing gram sabha recommendations in framing plans is violations of norms- Ravinder Sharma | | |
Jammu, August 12 (Scoop News)-J&K Pradesh Congress Committee Chief Spokesperson and former MLC Mr Ravinder Sharma advocate has expressed strong resentment over the neglect of gram Sabha recommendations in the formulation of developmental plans in several Assembly segments on political considerations and termed it as illegal and violations of all settled norms in democracy.
Reacting to the unrest amongst the common people especially the former PRIs regarding the framing of developmental plans against the ground recommendations of gram Sabhas especially in District Rajouri, Mr Sharma term... | | Read More |
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| BJP losing ground in Jammu region due to its anti-people policies: Rattan Lal | | |
Jammu, August 12 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary Jammu and former minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra said that the Omar Abdullah-led Government is committed to equitable development of all regions and sections of Jammu and Kashmir and will continue to raise the voice of the people.
He appealed to the newly joined members and party workers to strengthen the organisational base of the National Conference at the grassroots level and work unitedly for the welfare, peace, prosperity and restoration of the democratic rights of the people of Jammu... | | Read More |
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| Govt ITI R.S. Pura Observed International Youth Day 2026 with HIV/AIDS Awareness Programme | | |
R.S. Pur,August 12 (Scoop News)- Government Industrial Training Institute (Govt ITI), R.S. Pura, observed International Youth Day 2026 with a special awareness programme on HIV/AIDS. This year’s theme was “Local Actions, Global Impact – Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future.”
The programme was organized under the guidance of the Superintendent, Govt ITI R.S. Pura Sr. Amandeep Singh with the participation of faculty members and trainees.
Addressing the trainees, the Superintendent delivered an informative talk on HIV/AIDS, its causes, symptoms, prevention, myths and facts, an... | | Read More |
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| Kitchen Cabinet Expansion Unlikely, Says BJP Spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia | | |
Jammu, August 12 (Scoop News)-BJP spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia, in a press statement issued today, said it is unlikely that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will expand or reshuffle his cabinet in the near future.
Dr. Jasrotia said the recent snubbing of an NC MLA in the House reflects Omar Abdullah's intent to continue relying on his inner circle. He added that the recent selection of candidates for the Rajya Sabha further exposed this pattern, with only those enjoying personal proximity to Omar Abdullah being rewarded with posts and power.
"This is a common practice in dynastica... | | Read More |
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| Women’s concerns deserve priority and sensitive attention: Sanjita Dogra | | |
Jammu, August 11 (Scoop News)-BJP General Secretary and Headquarters Incharge Sanjita Dogra, during her weekly sitting at Pt. Premnath Dogra Bhawan, Kachi Chawni, Jammu, on Tuesday, listened to the grievances and concerns of a large number of women from different areas of Jammu province.
Women from various areas apprised Sanjita Dogra of issues concerning civic amenities, welfare schemes, pensions, employment, electricity, water supply and other matters affecting their daily lives. She gave a patient hearing to every grievance and assured the women that their genuine concerns would be ... | | Read More |
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| Ashok Koul reviews functioning of BJP Cells | | calls for stronger outreach and Tiranga programmes | |
Jammu, August 11 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul chaired a meeting of the Convenors and Co-Convenors of various Cells of the party at the BJP Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to review their organizational functioning, assess the performance of different Cells, and preparations for the upcoming Tiranga campaign across Jammu & Kashmir.
J&K BJP General Secretaries Baldev Singh Billawaria and Gopal Mahajan, All Cells Convenor Ved Sharma, Co-Convenor All Cells Munish Khajuria, along with Convenors and Co-Convenors of various Cells, participated in the meet... | | Read More |
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| Sat Sharma raises women's financial empowerment in Rajya Sabha | | seeks details on Mahila Samman Savings Certificate in J&K | |
New Delhi, August 11 (Scoop News)-BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) raised the issue of the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) Scheme in the Rajya Sabha through an unstarred question, seeking details of women’s financial empowerment in Jammu & Kashmir through government initiative.
Seeking to evaluate the scheme's reach among women, particularly those in rural and economically weaker sections, Sat Sharma sought detailed information on the number of beneficiaries, the financial corpus generated, rural participation, and the measures being taken to create financial... | | Read More |
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| Office Secretary BJP ST Morcha leader Zulifqar Ali Mumtaz leads Tiranga rally | | Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in Mendhar | |
Mendhar, August 11 (Scoop News)-BJP leader and State Vice President of the ST Morcha, Zulifqar Ali Mumtaz, on Monday organised a grand Tiranga Rally and “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign in Mendhar town of Poonch district as part of the nationwide celebrations leading up to Independence Day. The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from party workers, youth, women, local residents, and social activists, who marched through the main streets of Mendhar carrying the national flag and raising patriotic slogans. The event was organised to promote the spirit of nationalism, unity, and public pa... | | Read More |
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| Why to bypass vast border belt of Akhnoor, Sunderbani, Nowshera from Railway link- Congress asks BJP | | |
Jammu/Sunderbani ,August 11 (Scoop News)-J&K Pradesh Congress Committee has questioned the ruling BJP as to why the vast border belt from Jammu Rajouri via Akhnoor, Chhamb/Chowkichoura- Sunderbani- Nowshera has been totally bypassed and ignored in the long proposed railway connectivity to Rajouri- Poonch from Jammu and demanded immediate sanction of the pending project or face the ire of people.
Reacting strongly to the move of the centre government to bypass& abondon the original survey of rail link from Jammu to Rajouri- Poonch via Akhnoor, Sunderbani, Nowshera etc, JKPCC Chief Sp... | | Read More |
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| J&K ACB registered Case against the then Patwari, Patwar Halqa Trigam, Kishtwar | | |
Jammu, August 11 (Scoop News)-Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case FIR No.02/2026 u/s 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended) P/S ACB Doda against accused person namely Mohd Arif Mir, the then Patwari, Patwar Halqa Trigam S/o Ghulam Abbas Mir R/o Malipeth, Near Grid Station, Kishtwar on the basis of complaint.
The case was initiated following a verification conducted by the ACB DKR Jammu into the allegations that the said Patwari, Patwar Halqa Trigam being a public servant, abused his official position by demanding illegal gratification of Rs.5,00,000/- from the ... | | Read More |
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| Govt approves ₹5.78 Cr for restoration, preservation of historic Lah Wali Bowli in Rajouri | | |
Srinagar, August 11 (Scoop News)-The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has approved ₹5.78 crore for the comprehensive restoration and preservation of the historic Lah Wali Bowli in Rajouri, marking another significant step towards safeguarding J&K’s rich architectural and cultural heritage.
The conservation project will focus on restoring the historic stepwell and its architectural features while preserving its cultural character and historical significance. The initiative is also aimed at enhancing the site’s tourism potential and creating a heritage attraction for visitors to the district.... | | Read More |
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| Deaf’s Nani institutes Scholarship for 5 SKK Divyang | | 
Jammu, August 11 (Scoop News)-A grandmother (Nani) of a hearing-impaired child, Dulari Uppal, instituted a scholarship for similar students of the Samaj Kalyan Kendra’s ( SKK)run School for hearing Handicapped. Each of the five selected Divyang will receive an amount equivalent to one hundred Singapore dollars annually, one hundred dollars per Divyang.
Named the Dulari Uppal Divyang Scholar ... | | Read More |
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| SOS Int’l submits detailed Memo to Panel on Demographic Changes | |  strongly demands to bring back PoJK families living in exile outside J&K
Jammu, August 11 (Scoop News)-: A high-level delegation of SOS International – An Organisation for PoJK Displaced Persons, led by its Chairman Rajiv Chuni, today submitted a detailed memorandum to the Panel on Demographic Changes headed by Hon’ble Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar (Retd.) at Jammu. The delegation comprised Prof. N.N. Sharma (Vice Chairman), Shri Vinod Kumar Datta (General Se ... | | Read More |
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| Dulari Uppal Divyang Scholarship for Excellence launched | | 
Jammu, August 10 (Scoop News)-At a simple but impressive function, a philanthropic family of Jammu today launched a scholarship for divyang students of economically poor background. Named as Dulari Uppal Divyang Scholarship for Excellence, every year five hearing handicapped students will be selected as per agreed criterion and paid Rs 7400 each.
The Promoter Smt Dulari Uppal will be providin ... | | Read More |
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| CGPWA distributes Tiranga among pensioners for Tiranga Mahotsav | | 
Jammu, August 10 (Scoop News)-At a meeting of the Central Govt Pensioners’ Association, Jammu (CGPWA) held here today under the chairmanship of its President, Kuldeep Khoda, Tiranga were distributed among the members for hoisting at their respective houses as part of Tiranga Mahotsav-26.
Khoda appealed to all Central Govt Pensioners to hoist the National flag at their houses to celebrate Tira ... | | 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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| Tiranga is the symbol of India’s pride, sacrifice and unity: Sat Sharma | | J&K BJP takes out grand Tiranga Bike Rally in Jammu | |
Jammu, August 09 (Scoop News)-As part of the nationwide celebrations of Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan, the Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir, under the leadership of its Yuva Morcha and Mahila Morcha, organized a grand Tiranga Bike Rally from Balidan Stambh, Jammu. The rally witnessed an overwhelming participation of party leaders, workers, youth, and women carrying the National Flag and raising patriotic slogans that echoed throughout the city.
The rally was led by BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA), General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, Lok Sabha MP Jugal Ki... | | Read More |
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| BJP chalks out political and organizational roadmap for J&K | | |
Jammu, August 09 (Scoop News)-BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) chaired a meeting at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, in the presence of Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, BJP J&K General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, former Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh and BJP General Secretary Sanjita Dogra.
The meeting reviewed the prevailing political situation in Jammu & Kashmir, discussed the growing public resentment against the NC government's failure to fulfil its promises, and finalized the party's strategy to strengthen grassroots outreach. Pr... | | Read More |
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| BJP to strengthen booth network, strategizes for upcoming programmes | | and Local Body Polls in Kathua | |
Kathua, August 08 (Scoop News)-During his one-day visit to Kathua district, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and District Seh-Prabhari Sanjay Kumar Baru addressed the monthly meeting of district office-bearers at Hiranagar, emphasizing organizational preparedness, grassroots expansion, and effective implementation of the party's forthcoming programmes. The meeting was also addressed by BJP Kathua District President Updesh Andotra and MLA Hiranagar Adv. Vijay Sharma.
Sanjay Kumar Baru, addressing the party leaders and office-bearers, reviewed the party's organizational activit... | | Read More |
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| Har Ghar Tiranga must reach every household across J&K: Sat Sharma | | |
Jammu, August 08 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, along with General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, addressed a series of organizational meetings at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to review preparations for the forthcoming Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and other important party programmes.
MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, former Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Er. Ghulam Ali Khatana, and BJP General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra, Baldev Singh Billawaria, and Gopal Mahajan also addressed the meetings.
The meetings focused on en... | | Read More |
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| SMVD Narayana Hospital, CGPWA Organise Orthopaedic Health Camp for Senior Citizens | |  Jammu, August 08 (Scoop News)-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, in collaboration with the Central Government Pensioners’ Welfare Association (CGPWA), Jammu, today organised a special Orthopaedic Health Camp for senior citizens at the hospital’s Day Care Centre, Gandhi Nagar, as part of the ongoing Bone & Joint Week. The focus of the Camp was early detection, prevention an ... | | Read More |
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