| Budget 2026:GMC Anantnag takes historic leap; becomes first newly established GMC of J&K | | to receive nod for Superspeciality course in Cardiology | |
Jammu, February 18 (Scoop News)- In a landmark development for the healthcare sector of Jammu and Kashmir, Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first newly established GMC in J&K to receive approval to start a Superspeciality course in Cardiology.
The National Board of Examinations has accredited “Three Dr NB Cardiology seats” to the Department of Cardiology GMC Anantnag.
The approval marks a major step forward in the transformation of GMC Anantnag into a centre of advanced medical education and tertiary care, and reflects the... | | Read More |
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| NC, others should trust Union govt's repeated assurances on restoration of statehood: Balbir | | | Jammu, February 18 (Scoop News)-Balbir Ram Rattan, Jammu Kashmir BJP Spokesperson and former Vice Chairman, today said that the National Conference and other political parties should have faith in the repeated assurances given by the Union Government regarding the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory.
Reacting to the recent statement of Union Minister of State for Law and Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal, who during his recent visit to Srinagar reiterated that statehood for Jammu and Kashmir would be restored as soon as possible, Balbir Ram Rattan said that s... | | Read More |
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| JKRCEA raises concern over exploitation of SC/ST/OBC on Constitutional Rights | | |
Jammu, February 18 (Scoop News)-: The Jammu and Kashmir Reserved Categories Employees Association (JKRCEA) convened a press conference, where representatives of various socio-religious groups, retirees, youth, and women’s wings raised concerns regarding reservation policies and constitutional safeguards for SC, ST, and OBC communities in the Union Territory.
Addressing the media, leaders of the organisation appealed to the Lieutenant Governor of J&K to restore reservation in promotions and ensure the extension of all constitutional guarantees to marginalised sections. The speakers all... | | Read More |
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| ACB traps and arrests Girdawar, Halqa Judda, Tehsil Arnas for accepting bribe of ₹10000 | | |
Jammu, February 18 (Scoop News)-J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau successfully apprehended a public servant in connection with a bribery case registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. A case bearing FIR No. 04/2026 under Section 7 of the Act has been formally registered against Mohd. Saleem Banday, Girdawar, Halqa Judda, Tehsil Arnas, District Reasi, for demanding and accepting illegal gratification from a complainant.
The accused public servant unlawfully demanded a bribe from the complainant in lieu of carrying out the demarcation of his ancestral land — an official duty the... | | Read More |
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| JKEDI launches four-week ESDP at ITI Jammu under RAMP scheme | | |
Jammu, February 18 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) today commenced a four-week Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) at the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Jammu, under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme. The initiative is funded by the Ministry of MSME, Government of India and implemented by the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
Thirty-two aspiring entrepreneurs are participating in the 104-hour intensive training programme. The ESDP is part of... | | Read More |
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| Sat Sharma reviews week-long Guru Ravidas Jayanti programmes | | lauds Morcha efforts | |
Jammu, February 17 (Scoop News)-Sat Sharma, President, Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), addressed an organizational meeting of senior party leaders at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to review the recently concluded week-long programmes commemorating the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas.
The meeting was attended by J&K BJP Vice-Presidents Rakesh Mahajan, Rekha Mahajan, and Rashpaul Verma, General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria, senior leaders S. Varinderjit Singh and Adv. Vibodh Gupta, Secretary Arun Sharma, Media ... | | Read More |
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| Indo–USA trade deal a direct threat to farmers and Kashmir’s signature products: Bharat Priye | | Says Indo–USA trade pact jeopardizes farmers, MSMEs and nation’s economic sovereignty | |
Samba,February 17 (Scoop News)- Expressing serious concern over the proposed Indo–USA Trade Deal, JKPCC Kissan Department Chairman Bharat Priye has warned that the agreement, in its present form, could have far-reaching negative consequences for India’s agrarian economy and severely impact the fragile economic structure of Jammu & Kashmir.
Addressing a press conference in Samba district in presence of Darshan Lal Sharma, Chairman JKPCC Kissan Department District Samba, Gulzar Singh Choudhary Vice Chairman JKPCC Kissan Department District Samba, Kuldeep Singh Choudhary, Mangal Singh Sin... | | Read More |
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| DC Kathua reviews progress under HADP | | stresses saturation, beneficiary tracking and portal streamlining | | Kathua, February 17 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma, today chaired a review meeting to assess progress under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) at the DC Office Complex here.
The Deputy Commissioner undertook a detailed component-wise and department-wise review of performance under HADP with special focus on beneficiary coverage, physical and financial achievements, status of applications on the Kisan Sathi Portal and overall saturation of schemes across the district.
The meeting reviewed progress under key HADP components including seeds and ... | | Read More |
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| NC nominated Ward President’s 78- Jammu West Constituency | | & 79- Jammu North Constituency of Jammu Municipal Corporation | |
Jammu, February 17 (Scoop News)- Provincial President Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Jammu, Mr Rattan Lal Gupta has nominated the following Ward President’s 78- Jammu West Constituency and 79- Jammu North Constituency of Jammu Municipal Corporation as recommended by Mr Chander Mohan Sharma District President Jammu Urban.
The list of all the wards President’s is as under:-
Mrs Seema Ward No 12 Krishna Nagar Jammu, Mr Harbans Lal Sabarwal Ward No 13 Resham Ghar Colony, Mr Ashwani Dubey Ward No 14 Bhagwati Nagar, Mr Rakesh Gupta Ward No 24 Rehari Colony North, Mr Ravi Sharma Wa... | | Read More |
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| Baramulla farmers, others meet BJP leadership at Jammu | | | Jammu, February 16 (Scoop News)-A deputation of farmers and representatives of various associations from Baramulla district, led by the Bhartiya Kissan Union (Lok Shakti), called upon the senior leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.
J&K BJP General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria accompanied by Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra listened to their issues, while assuring them support to all genuine public welfare issues.
The deputation, representing the concerns of grassroots stakeholders from North Kashmir, was led on behalf of Devi... | | Read More |
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| GDC Kakryal Katra organizes awareness programme on drug abuse, HIV/AIDS | | | Reasi, February 16 (Scoop News)-Government Degree College Kakryal Katra successfully organized an awareness programme on Drug Abuse, HIV/AIDS and Basic Life Support (BLS) in collaboration with National Service Scheme (NSS) and Red Ribbon Club and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence. The programme was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Rajni Bhagat, Principal, to sensitize students to the growing challenges of substance abuse and communicable diseases while simultaneously equipping them with essential life-saving skills.
A distinguished medical team from Shri Mata Vai... | | Read More |
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| State-of-the-Art Laparoscopic Technology installed at Government Hospital Ghagwal | | | | Samba, February 16 (Scoop News)-In a moment that eloquently captures the promise of purposeful public-private partnership, Deputy Commissioner Samba, Ms. Ayushi Sudan, today inaugurated a state-of-the-art laparoscopic machine at Government Hospital, Ghagwal - a transformative addition to the district’s public healthcare infrastructure that brings the precision and safety of minimally invasive surgical technology within reach of citizens availing government facilities for their medical needs. The equipment, generously contributed by Sun Pharma under its Corporate Social Responsibility initiati... | | Read More |
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| Dogri Play “Jasma” to represent J&K at National Theatre Festival | |  JKAACL to showcase regional theatre at 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav
Jammu, February 15 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) in collaboration with the Department of Performing Arts, Cluster University of Jammu is set to present its Dogri production “Jasma” at the 25th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav, organised by the National School of Drama.
The play will be staged at Abhinav Theatre on February 17, 2026, at 5 pm. ... | | Read More |
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| DC XI Kathua scripts emphatic win over DC XI Samba | | | Kathua,February 15 (Scoop News)- DC XI Kathua registered a convincing 33-run victory over DC XI Samba in an exciting T20 encounter played Sports Stadium Kathua today, displaying fine teamwork and match temperament.
Batting first after winning the toss, DC XI Kathua put up a competitive total of 161 for 7 in the allotted 20 overs. Amit Sharma stood tall with a magnificent 56 off 42 balls, striking nine boundaries and holding the innings together with a blend of elegance and authority. Karun injected momentum with a brisk 30 off 16 deliveries, while Jimmy added 22. Amit Jasrotia’s unbeaten ... | | Read More |
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| Mahashivratri celebrated with devotion, spiritual fervor in Poonch | | | Poonch, February 15 (Scoop News)- Mahashivratri was celebrated with devotion and spiritual fervor across district Poonch.
Thousands of devotees thronged the Shiv Khori Temple to pay obeisance amid a spiritually vibrant atmosphere. Men, women and children dressed in colorful attire, participated enthusiastically in the celebrations, while local food stalls set up along the route to the shrine added to the festive spirit of the occasion.
On the auspicious occasion, the Deputy Commissioner, Ashok Kumar Sharma also paid obeisance at the revered Shiv Khori Temple and sought the blessings of... | | Read More |
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| DST Charts Futuristic Biotechnology Roadmap, Policy for J&K | | |
Jammu, February 15 (Scoop News)- The Department of Science and Technology is endeavouring to chart out futuristics roadmap for biotechnology, including the UT Policy for Biotechnology.
In this regard, Commissioner Secretary, Science and Technology, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting wherein senior officers presented findings from their extensive study visits to India's premier biotechnology clusters including Genome Valley (Hyderabad), Guwahati Biotech Park and facilities at Lucknow, Vizag and Chandigarh.
The delegation comprising Special Secret... | | Read More |
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| BJP will not allow Omar Government to evade Regularisation of Daily Wagers and Contractual Workers in J&K | | |
Jammu, February 15 (Scoop News)-Senior BJP leader and State Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir, Pawan Sharma today issued a strong statement urging the Omar Abdullah-led Government to take immediate and decisive action on the long-pending demand for regularization of daily wagers and contractual workers across Jammu and Kashmir.
Sharma expressed serious concern over the continued delay, stating that the inaction has pushed thousands of workers and their families into deep financial distress, job insecurity, and prolonged emotional hardship. Many of these employees, he noted, have dedicated years... | | Read More |
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| Hi-tech agriculture only way forward for prosperous farmers in J&K: Bharat Priye | | |
Jammu, February 13 (Scoop News)-JKPCC Kissan Department J&KUT President Bharat Priye today issued a strong and comprehensive call for transforming the agricultural landscape of Jammu and Kashmir through large-scale adoption of modern, hi-tech farming practices. He asserted that unless urgent and concrete measures are taken to modernize agriculture, farmers will continue to struggle with low productivity, climate uncertainties, and unstable incomes. Addressing press conference in Kathua today, Bharat Priye stated that agriculture remains the backbone of J&KUT’s rural economy, employing a s... | | Read More |
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| Digital misinformation being used to destabilize society, undermine national interests: Dr.Pardeep | | |
Jammu, February 13 (Scoop News)- The growing menace of fake news and social media misinformation is increasingly being used as a tool to malign individuals, distort facts, and destabilize society, said Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Media Incharge, J&K BJP, while expressing serious concern over the matter.
He stated that urgent remedial measures are required, including stricter enforcement of cyber laws, prompt fact-checking mechanisms, accountability of social media platforms, and widespread digital literacy campaigns to equip citizens with the ability to identify and reject misleading content be... | | Read More |
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| DC Doda chairs preparatory meeting for Maha Shivratri and holy month of Ramzan | | | Doda, February 13 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda Harvinder Singh today chaired a preparatory meeting to review arrangements for the smooth observance of the upcoming Shivratri festival and the holy month of Ramzan across the district.
Additional District Development Commissioner Roshan Lal, Additional Deputy Commissioner Anil Kumar Thakur, Additional Superintendent of Police Mohd Aslam, Programme Officer ICDS Akhtar Qazi, Assistant Commissioner Development Din Mohd Afaqi, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Ashraf Pervaz, the Chief Medical Officer and other concerned district offic... | | Read More |
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