| CS finalises the roadmap, timelines and manpower framework for Census 2027 | | |
Jammu, January 20 (Scoop News)-In a significant step towards preparations for Census 2027, a Union Territory Level Census Coordination Committee meeting was held today under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo here.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Planning, Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners of all districts, senior officers of the UT Administration and officers of the Directorate of Census Operations.
The Chief Secretary underscored the need for close coordination between the UT Administration and th... | | Read More |
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| Congress Intensifies “MGNREGA Bachao Sangram” in J&K | | Renaming of MGNREGA driven by political vendetta: Raman Bhalla | |
Jammu, January 20 (Scoop News)- JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla today continued the Congress party’s mass outreach campaign under the banner of “MGNREGA Bachao Sangram”, launched by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), to protest against the Union Government’s decision to change the name of the historic Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) at village Tootray, Panchayat Meshian, Block RS Pura. The awareness programme was organized by Tarsem Lal to educate people about the far-reaching implications of this move and to mobiliser public opinion in defence ... | | Read More |
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| Child Protection Training Focusing Preventing Suicides held at Jammu | | |
Jammu, January 20 (Scoop News)-District Administration Jammu, in collaboration with National Development Foundation Jammu, and with support from HDFC Bank Parivartan Programme, anchored by Bharat Cares, organised a one-day training on Child Protection, focusing on Child Rights and prevention of suicides among Children and Students.
The training was held on the initiative of District Magistrate Jammu Sh. Rakesh Minhas, the Programme was inaugurated by Sh. Sher Singh ADDC Jammu, while Sh. AjayPal Singh, Joint Director/CPO Jammu, Mr. Pankaj Anand PO ICDS, Jammu, Mr. Ajeet Sharma CEO Jammu, D... | | Read More |
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| BJP spokespersons condemn Mehbooba Mufti’s divisive and communal politics | | |
Jammu, January 20 (Scoop News)-The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has once again exposed her divisive, rabidly communal, and anti-Jammu political mindset by selectively projecting the demand for divisional status for Rajouri–Poonch and the erstwhile Doda district under the garb of “administrative convenience.” Fully aware of the polarising nature of her politics, Ms Mufti herself conceded that her proposal would face opposition.
Mehbooba Mufti’s political conduct, as is well established, has consistently been divisive and communal.... | | Read More |
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| J&K ACB traps and Arrests Four Officials including PWD Employees, Patwari and ASI | | for in three separate trap Cases for demanding and accepting bribe | | J&K ACB traps and Arrests Four Officials including PWD Employees, Patwari and ASI for in three separate trap Cases for demanding and accepting bribe
Jammu, January 20 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption bureau today arrested four officials for demanding and accepting bribe. One case was registered at PS ACB Udhampur whereas 02 cases were registered at PS ACB Rajouri.
ACB received a complaint that Anil Jamwal, Jr. Assistant posted in the office of Superintending Engineer PWD R&B Udhampur and Jeet Kumar Computer operator posted in the office of Executive Engineer P... | | Read More |
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| AJKSGRDS to celebrate 649th Parkash Utsav of Sant Guru Ravidass Ji on Feb 1 | | Shobha Yatra on Jan 28 | |
Jammu, January 19 (Scoop News)-The All J&K Shree Guru Ravidass Sabha (SGRDS) will celebrate the 649th Parkash Utsav of Sant Shiromani Shree Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj on 1 February 2026, while a grand Shobha Yatra (Nagar Kirtan) will be taken out on 28 January 2026, as announced by Convenor Er. R.C. Bhasin during a well-attended press conference here today.
The meeting, which was attended by executive members of the ad-hoc body, prominent biradari members, representatives of branch Sabhas, Satsang Society and Sikanderpur Trust, informed that the Shobha Yatra will commence from Krishna N... | | Read More |
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| DC Kishtwar reviews progress on digitisation of land records | | | Kishtwar,January 18 (Scoop News)-: Deputy Commissioner, Pankaj Kumar Sharma today reviewed the progress of digitisation and freezing of Jamabandis in district Kishtwar in the presence of Special Secretary (Revenue), Ghulam Rasool.
The officers at the meeting evaluated the on-ground implementation of Revenue Department reforms. The department was asked to carry out the process strictly in accordance to the prescribed guidelines.
Tehsildar Nirbhay Sharma, while giving a Power Point presentation, highlighted the overall progress achieved in the district in the digitisation and freezing of... | | Read More |
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| AICC Member slams BJP Govt for renaming MGNREGA | | raises alarm over burning issues in J&K UT | |
Jammu, January 18 (Scoop News)- Senior leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) and Member of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) today strongly criticized the BJP-led government at the Centre for its decision to change the name of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), terming it an act driven by “political vendetta rather than public interest.”
Addressing a public meeting , the senior Congress leader said that MGNREGA is not merely a scheme but a historic, rights-based legislation enacted by the UPA government to provide em... | | Read More |
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| Satish Sharma attends Devika Champions League finals at Udhampur | |  reaffirms government’s commitment to sports developmentUdhampur, January 18 (Scoop News)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today attended the final match of the Devika Champions League at Udhampur, a major grassroots sporting initiative aimed at promoting competitive sports and nurturing young talent in the region.
The finals witnessed enthusi ... | | Read More |
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| Gupta Assures Women’s Delegation of Continued Development push and tourism boost | | for Border Belt of Jammu District | |
Jammu, January 17 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, today met a women’s delegation of Party functionaries from Border Belt of Jammu District headed by Mrs Bimla Luthra former MLA and State Vice President Women Wing JKNC Jammu at the party’s Provincial Headquarters, Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu.
During the interaction, the delegation raised several issues related to development and employment and sought the intervention of the Omar Abdullah–led government for their effective resolution. The members expressed satis... | | Read More |
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| BJP holds meeting of national and state council members to discuss national president election | | |
Jammu, January 17 (Scoop News)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a crucial meeting of BJP National Council members and State Council members at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to deliberate on the upcoming voting process for the election of the BJP National President. The meeting was organized as part of the ongoing organizational elections being conducted across the country under the banner of “Sangathan Parv”.
Jammu and Kashmir BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma CA, along with BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, attended an... | | Read More |
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| BADC Demands National Law University in Poonch | | |
Jammu, January 17 (Scoop News)-Amid the ongoing controversy over the location of the proposed National Law University (NLU) in J & K, the Jammu and Kashmir Border Area Development Conference (JK_BADC) has demanded that the university be established in Poonch, stating that border districts must be given priority in higher education.
Dr. Shazad Ahmed Malik, Chairman JK_BADC and former Vice Chancellor said that the decision to set up a National Law University in Jammu and Kashmir is a welcome step. However, he said that locating the university in a border district like Poonch would ensure... | | Read More |
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| JK LG, CM, Dy CM, Ministers greet people on Shab-i-Miraj | | |
Jammu, January 16 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and other Ministerds extended his greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Shab-i-Miraj.
In a message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “On the auspicious occasion of Shab-i-Miraj, I convey my greetings and best wishes to all. May this pious occasion guide us on the path of harmony and kindness. I pray for good health, happiness and prosperity for all.”
CM Omar Abdullah extends greetings on Shab Meraj-un-Nabi (SAW)
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today conveyed his w... | | Read More |
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| Satish Sharma lays foundation stone for ₹98.60 Lakh beautification project | | 
Jammu, January 16 (Scoop News)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Transport, Satish Sharma, today laid foundation stone for the Beautification and Infrastructure Development Project at Border Area Samwan, Thanger–Kachrial panchayat in Chhamb Constituency.
The project, being implemented by the Tourism Department, at an e ... | | Read More |
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| Stop green Khair trees felling in village Chilka, Tehsil Dinga Amb, District Kathua - ICELA. | | |
Jammu, January 16 (Scoop News)-. Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action (ICELA) J&K chapter urged upon the UT govt. to stop green Khair (medicinal plant) felling in village Chilka, Dinga Amb district Kathua in a press conference held here today under the chairmanship of Ashok Sharma former legislator and convenor ICELA.
Mr Ashok Sharma said that there is a complete ban on green felling by the hon'ble Supreme Court. In a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) titled Ashok Sharma vs State of J&K and Ors, the High Court of J&K stopped felling of green Khair trees more than two and half decade back... | | Read More |
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| Ashok Koul calls for grassroots transformation through VB-GRAM G | | BJP holds workshops in Akhnoor and Kathua | |
Akhnoor/Kathua, January16 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, held workshops on Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) - VB-GRAM G in Akhnoor, Kathua, and several other districts, across Jammu & Kashmir, which were attended by senior BJP leaders, ground level party activists, and other prominent to spread the awareness on the Bill.
J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul today addressed a comprehensive workshop on VB-GRAM G (Viksit Bharat–Gram G) at Akhnoor District, emphasizing that the programme is a powerful medium to t... | | Read More |
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| Congress Will Intensify MGNREGA Bachao & Hamara Haq Movements to Defend People’s Rights:Congress | | “Power Cuts and Unemployment Have Broken the Backbone of Common People”: Congress | |
Jammu, January 16 (Scoop News)- The Congress Party today held an extensive review meeting to evaluate the progress and impact of its ongoing mass contact programmes—MGNREGA Bachao Sangram and “Humari Riyasat, Hamara Haq” campaign—while also taking serious note of the growing public resentment over frequent power cuts and unresolved local issues. The meeting was chaired by Working President PCC Sh. Raman Bhalla, presided by former minister J&K and President DCC Jammu (Urban) Sh. Yogesh Sawhney, and joined by Ex-Ministers Sh. Mula Ram, G M Saroori, Gurbachan Kumari Rana, Th. Manmohan Singh, s... | | Read More |
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| Exclusion of KP Women from Anganwadi Recruitment a Matter of Grave Concern: G.L. Raina | | |
Jammu, January 16 (Scoop News)-The exclusion of eligible and deserving candidates from the Displaced Kashmiri Pandit community from applying for posts of Anganwadi Workers (Sangini) and Helpers (Sahayika) has caused deep concern and distress. The issue has been strongly raised by Girdhari Lal Raina, former Member of the Legislative Council and spokesperson of BJP, Jammu & Kashmir–UT, in a communication addressed to the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annapurna Devi.
Drawing the attention of the Minister to the recruitment notifications recently issued by the concerne... | | Read More |
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| DIPR holds Two-Day workshop on Holistic Wellness | | Renowned Dietitian Dr. Mitali Gupta trains participants regarding Science of Breath, Mind & Meditation | |
Jammu, January 15 (Scoop News)-: The Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), organised a two-day workshop on Holistic Wellness: The Science of Breath, Mind & Meditation at the DIPR Auditorium .
The workshop was attended by Director Information, Nitish Rajora; Joint Director (Hqr), Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Raina; Joint Director, Jammu Division, Deepak Dubey; officers and other officials of DIPR and divisional office, Jammu.
The sessions were conducted by renowned Dietician, Yoga Teacher and Chakra Meditation Expert Dr. Mitali Gupta, who seamlessly blended scientific princip... | | Read More |
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| Security not defined by gender but by resolve: Balbir | | |
Jammu, January 15 (Scoop News)-Jammu Kashmir BJP Spokesperson and former Vice Chairman, Balbir Ram Rattan, has strongly appreciated the role of Women Village Defence Guards (VDGs) in safeguarding remote and vulnerable villages of the Jammu region, stating that security is shaped by determination and courage, not by gender.
Balbir Ram Rattan said that during the winter months, many men from far-flung and hilly villages migrate to other parts of the country in search of livelihood. This seasonal migration often leaves villages exposed to security risks, especially in isolated areas ... | | Read More |
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| Munish meets Nitin Nabin, congratulates him on becoming youngest BJP National Working President | | |
Jammu, Srinagar, January 15 (Scoop News)- BJP Senior Leader Munish Sharma, today met with Nitin Nabin, extending heartfelt congratulations on his appointment as the youngest National Working President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The meeting, marked by warmth and mutual respect, was held at the BJP headquarters, New Delhi, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the party’s organizational goals and democratic values.
During the cordial interaction, Munish Sharma lauded Nitin Nabin’s remarkable journey and leadership qualities and congratulated him on this ... | | Read More |
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| Rather chairs Apex Committee meeting on NeVA, asks for early project completion | | |
Jammu, January 14 (Scoop News)-Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today chaired a high level Apex Committee meeting constituted for monitoring and proper implementation of National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Project at both the Assembly Complexes in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Members of the Committee, MLAs, Nizam Ud Din Bhat; Hasnain Masoodi; Tanvir Sadiq; Arjun Singh Raju; Waheed Ur Rehman Para; Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj; Dr. Bharat Bhushan besides Secretary, J&K Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandit were present in the meeting.
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| Chief Secretary flags off J&K Tableau contingent for Republic Day 2026 | | |
Jammu, January 14 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir, Atal Dulloo today flagged off the contingent of artists of the Jammu & Kashmir Tableau who will perform at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, during the Republic Day Parade–2026. The artists will be part of the J&K Tableau representing the Union Territory on the national stage. The flag-off ceremony was held today at K. L. Saigal Hall, Jammu.
The event was held in the presence of Principal Secretary, Culture Department, Brij Mohan Sharma; Secretary, JKAACL, Harvinder Kour; Additional Secretary, JKAACL, Sonali Arun Gupta; Additiona... | | Read More |
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| J&K secures ‘Leader’ status in Export Preparedness Index 2024 | | |
Jammu, January 14 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir has achieved a significant milestone in its export development journey by securing the second rank among Small States, North Eastern States and Union Territories in the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, released by NITI Aayog.
The Union Territory scored an impressive 51.08 points and has been categorised as a “Leader” in the EPI 2024 classification.
The achievement reflects a remarkable improvement over previous years, with Jammu and Kashmir making a substantial leap from 17th rank in EPI 2022 to 2nd position in EPI 2024. This sha... | | Read More |
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| Administrative restructuring in RDD: 21 DPOs Re-designated as BDOs (HQ) | | Reform to strengthen service delivery in AC Panchayat offices | |
Jammu, January 14 (Scoop News)-In a significant administrative reform aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and improving rural service delivery, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has approved the re-designation of 21 posts of District Panchayat Officers (DPOs) as Block Development Officers (BDOs) in the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.
The decision has been formalised through Government Order No. 18-JK(RD&PR) of 2026 dated January 14, 2026, issued by the Secretary, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad.
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| Chief Secy reviews progress of social welfare schemes | | Stresses on universal social protection and care for the vulnerable sections in J&K | |
Jammu, January 14 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Social Welfare Department, during which the Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department, presented a detailed overview of the Department’s performance, implementation of the flagship schemes, financial status, infrastructure development and future priorities of the Department .
The meeting was attended by senior officers including Secretaries, Mission Directors of Mission Poshan, Mission Shakti and Mission Vatsalya, Directors of Social Welfare Jammu and Kashmir, Chairpe... | | Read More |
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