| 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.
Since, the complainant did not want to pay bribe and a... | | Read More |
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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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| PHE Contractors raise payment issues with Jal Shakti Minister | | Assurance given on MoU signing to facilitate release of pending JJM dues | |
Jammu,April 04 (Scoop News)- The J&K PHE Contractors Coordination Committee (CCC) today held a detailed and significant meeting with Jal Shakti Minister Javeed Rana to deliberate upon a host of pressing issues and challenges being faced by contractors across the Union Territory over the past 18 months.
The delegation, while putting forth its concerns, strongly highlighted the inordinate delay in the release of payments for work already executed under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). They described the situation as alarming, stating that prolonged non-payment has severely impacted the fin... | | Read More |
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| House passes J&K Private Universities Bill | | 
Jammu, April 04 (Scoop News)-The House today passed the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bll No. 08 of 2026) on establishment and incorporation of private universities in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Bill moved by Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo read, “A Bill to provide for the establishment and incorporation of Private Universities in the Union Territory of Jammu and ... | | Read More |
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| FIRs lodged in PHE equipment theft cases: Javed Rana | | 
Jammu, April 04 (Scoop News)- Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, today informed the Legislative Assembly that prompt action has been taken and FIRs have been lodged with the concerned authorities in cases involving theft of transformers and allied Public Health Engineering (PHE) equipment.
The Minister was replying to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Legislator Devyani Rana.
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| Rs 45.824 Lakh allotted for sports infra in Ramnagar constituency: Satish Sharma | | 
Jammu,April 04 (Scoop News)-An amount of Rs. 45.824 Lakh has been allotted for undertaking sports infrastructural activities in Ramnagar constituency.
This was informed by Minister for Food Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, IT, Science and Technology, Youth Service and Sports Satish Sharma while replying to a question raised by Legislator, Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj in the Legislative Asse ... | | Read More |
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| Omar led Govt Committed to Bringing Kandi areas and Border Belt of Kathua District on Development Map: Rattan Lal | | |
Jammu, April 04 (Scoop News)- Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, on Saturday said that the Omar Abdullah-led government is working with commitment to bring Kandi Belt and Border areas of Kathua District on Development Map, after years of neglect during BJP regime.
He made these remarks while addressing a one-day conference of Kathua Rural at Pani Morh, organized and chaired by Sham Narayan Mehta District President Kathua Rural. The meeting witnessed participation from party functionaries belonging to the Kandi belt and border areas... | | Read More |
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| HUDD embraces digital processes for seamless building permissions: Sakeena Itoo | | |
Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)- The government today informed that significant governance reforms with automated scrutiny and end-to-end digital processing has been embraced by the Housing and Urban Development department (HUDD) under Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) and Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) for seamless submission of building permission applications.
This was stated by Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, while replying to a Calling Attention Notice in the House today on behalf of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, moved by Legislator Mir Saifullah.
The Minist... | | Read More |
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| Lieutenant Governor assents to three Bills passed by LA: Secretary informs House | | |
Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)-Secretary, Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandit today informed the House that the Lieutenant Governor has assented to three Bills passed by Legislative Assembly (LA).
Informing the House, the Secretary read, The Jammu and Kashmir Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 1 of 2026); The Jammu and Kashmir Eliminating Discrimination Against Persons Affected by Leprosy Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 2 of 2026) and Jammu and Kashmir State Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 03 of 2026) passed by Legislative Assembly have been... | | Read More |
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| Omar Abdullah’s Government Focused on Revitalizing Far-Flung Areas of Jammu and Kashmir: Rattan Lal | | |
Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)- National Conference Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, has lauded the efforts of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, asserting that his government has successfully brought far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir back on the development radar.
Gupta made these remarks during an interaction with a delegation from Bhalesa, Doda, headed by Mohd Iqbal Bhat former MLC and Zonal Vice President Chenab Valley Zone who met him at the party's provincial headquarters, Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu. The visiting delegation expressed their gratitude for the r... | | Read More |
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| Teli Urged party workers to gear up for the upcoming Panchayat and ULB elections | | |
Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chairman, OBC Cell, Abdul Gani Teli strongly criticized the BJP-led Central Government “false and hollow promises,” alleging that the concerns of OBCs and weaker sections in Jammu and Kashmir have been consistently ignored.
Addressing a workers’ meeting at Bari Brahmana, organized by Vikas Bamotra, Senior Vice President, District Samba OBC Cell, Mr. Teli said that the previous BJP government had failed to fulfill its commitments, particularly in generating employment opportunities and ensuring welfare for OBC communi... | | Read More |
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| Northern Railway extends special express service to Katra amid rising pilgrim rush | | 
Jammu,April 02 (Scoop News)-In a major step to enhance passenger convenience and effectively manage the anticipated surge in pilgrim traffic during the upcoming summer season, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway has announced the extension of the reserved special express train service operating between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.
Train No. 04081/04082 (New Delhi–Shri Mat ... | | Read More |
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| Betrayal of Public Mandate: LoP Sunil Sharma Slams CM Omar Abdullah Over Land Grants Bill | | |
Jammu, April 01 (Scoop News)- eader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and NC government, accusing them of “brazenly betraying the public mandate” by facilitating policies aimed at protecting elite and vested interests.
Sharma alleged that the government’s move to allow a private member’s bill seeking amendments to the Land Grants Act exposes its true intent, favouring a privileged few at the cost of the common people. He said the speed with which the Chief Minister permitted the bill raises serious ... | | Read More |
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| Rattan Lal Gupta condemns Security Rollback of NC party headquarter | | Calls move “reckless” and politically motivated | |
Jammu, April 01 (Scoop News)- Ratan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) in Jammu, launched a scathing attack on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s administration over the withdrawal of security cover of NC legislators and the party headquarter, Nawa-e-Subha Srinagar where party chief Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah Hon’ble Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers and other Senior party functionaries used to sit and hold party meetings.
Gupta termed the move “selective, vindictive, and dangerously irresponsible,” move which puts the lives of ... | | Read More |
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| Assembly grants two month extension to JJM House Committee for report submission | | |
Jammu, April 01 (Scoop News)-The Legislative Assembly today granted two months’ extension to the House Committee on Jal Jeevan Mission to submit its report.
The motion was accepted and extension was granted through voice vote.
The Chairman of the House Committee, Justice Hasnain Masoodi, moved a motion which reads, “that this house do extend the tenure of the House Committee on Jal Jeevan Mission for a further period of three (3) months to enable it to complete its assigned task and submit report.”
The House noted that the Committee required time to check works executed under JJM ... | | Read More |
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| End of Naxalism a Historic Victory for Tribal Justice and Development: BJP | | |
Jammu, April 01 (Scoop News)- BJP J&K UT State Secretary Pawan Sharma today hailed the decisive decline and effective end of Naxalism in large parts of the country as a historic victory for justice, development, and the self-respect of India’s tribal communities. Pawan Sharma said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the nation has taken a firm stand against extremism while simultaneously ensuring inclusive development for the most neglected sections of society.
Pawan Sharma stated that for decades Naxalism inflicted immense suffering upon tribal popula... | | Read More |
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| Betrayal of Public Mandate: Sunil Sharma slams CM Omar Abdullah over Land Grants Bill | | |
Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and NC government, accusing them of “brazenly betraying the public mandate” by facilitating policies aimed at protecting elite and vested interests.
Sharma alleged that the government’s move to allow a private member’s bill seeking amendments to the Land Grants Act exposes its true intent, favouring a privileged few at the cost of the common people. He said the speed with which the Chief Minister permitted the bill raises serious questions about the motives b... | | Read More |
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| Free Text Books and uniform shoes distributed among SKK Divyangjan | | 
Jammu, April 01 (Scoop News)- At a simple function held in the premises of the J&K Samaj Kalyan Kendra, free text books and black shoes were distributed among students of the School for Hearing Handicapped, from nursery to tenth class. Parents of the students were also present.
The President K B Jandial along with other office bearers distributed among the students. The General Secretary J ... | | Read More |
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| Food Van service approved at Srinagar Railway Station | |  First-ever tender aims to enhance passenger amenities and boost tourism appeal
Jammu, April 01 (Scoop News)- Jammu Division of Northern Railway has achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to upgrade passenger facilities by successfully finalizing the tender process for the operation of a Food Van at Srinagar Railway Station.
This marks the first time in the station’s history that an official tender has been awarded for a Food Van service, reflecting a ... | | Read More |
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