Relief Commissioner reviews delivery of essential services in the migrant camps
8/29/2026 9:40:04 PM


Jammu, August 29 (Scoop News)-A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Arvind Karwani, Relief and Rehabilitation (M), J&K to review the status of delivery of essential services in the migrant camps, ongoing developmental works and proposed maintenance, upkeep, and repair works for the current financial year in migrant camps. The progress of extension of social sector schemes to the eligible migrant beneficiaries was also reviewed.

The meeting was attended by senior officers of the Relief Organization and Nodal Officers from the allied Government Departments like Jal Shakti Depa...
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Chari Mubarak Yatra returns to Poonch, concludes sacred journey from Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Mandir
8/29/2026 9:35:33 PM
Poonch, August 29 (Scoop News)-The Annual Chari Mubarak Yatra today returned from Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Mandir, Mandi to Shri Akhara Mandir, Poonch, marking the culmination of the sacred pilgrimage amid religious fervour, devotion and the chanting of bhajans and kirtans.

The Chari Yatra Led by Shri Shri 1008 Swami Vishwaatma Saraswati Ji Maharaj, the Chari Mubarak was accompanied by a large number of devotees. The sacred procession was received with great reverence and honour at Shri Akhara Mandir, Poonch by Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma, Senior Superintendent of Police Sh...
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Moscow to Beijing, Tokyo to Washington: India’s Diplomatic Blitz ahead of BRICS showcases
8/28/2026 9:37:39 PM

Jammu, August 28 (Scoop News)-BJP Spokesperson and Convenor, International Affairs, J&K, Gaurav Gupta, today said that India’s intensive diplomatic outreach ahead of the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13 is a powerful demonstration of the country’s rising global stature and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s confident, independent and interest-driven foreign policy.

Gupta said that the simultaneous high-level engagement with Russia, China, Japan, the United States and Canada reflects India’s growing ability to engage with diverse and competing global power centres without...
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BJP is a family of activists united by seva, samarpan and sangathan: Sat Sharma
BJP Mahila Morcha celebrates Raksha Bandhan at party headquarters
8/28/2026 9:36:12 PM


Jammu, August 28 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP Mahila Morcha reinforced the bonds of affection, mutual respect and organizational unity by tying Rakhis to senior party leaders at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.

The programme, organized by Adv. Neha Mahajan, President, BJP Mahila Morcha, J&K, was attended by BJP Vice President Priya Sethi, General Secretary Sanjita Dogra and General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria along with BJP Mahila Morcha team.

Adv. Neha Mahajan and members of the Mahila Morcha tied Rakhis to BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, General Secreta...
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Patient safety at risk:Balvinder Singh demands end to unregulated Hospital Diet
8/28/2026 8:37:37 PM

Jammu, August 28 (Scoop News)- A serious and deeply concerning gap in patient care has emerged in Government Hospitals across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, where the absence of adequate professional dietary supervision is adversely affecting the nutritional care of patients.

Renowned RTI and Social Activist Balvinder Singh has raised serious concern over the practice of serving largely standardized meals to admitted patients without adequately considering their individual medical conditions and nutritional requirements.

He said that a patient suffering from diabetes, hyperte...
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CGHS Ayurvedic WC opens at Jammu, CGPWA demands more WCs in UT
8/28/2026 6:04:51 PM


Jammu, August 28 (Scoop News)-The Central Govt pensioners Welfare Association, Jammu(CGPWA) has hailed the establishment of the CGHS Ayurvedic Wellness Centre at Jammu and thanked The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J. P. Nadda and Union Minister of State for Pension and Pensioners Welfare & PMO Dr Jatinder Singh for accepting the long-pending demand.

It is set up in the premises of the existing CGHS Wellness Centre-2, Trikuta Nagar and is headed by Dr. Jitender Dhiman. With this, CGHS beneficiaries especially the central Govt pensioners, benefit greatly from the extension...
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Power shutdown in Jammu
8/27/2026 11:37:06 PM

Jammu, August 27 (Scoop News)-Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Lower Seela, IRP Chowk, Sula Anji, DIET, Kambal Danga, Nawabad, Aghar Ballian, Bakkal, Sarangdhar, Fandhar Ser Sundwan Blada Sujandhar will remain affected on August 29 and 31 from 6:30 am to 11:30 am.

Similarly, the power supply to Dental College, Seora and adjoining areas will remain affected on August 29 from 9 am to 2 pm.

Likewise, the power supply to Bishnah, Nandpur, Salehar, Suhagpur, Seora, Ramgarh, Arnia and adjoining areas will remain affected on August 29 from 6 am ...
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Those involved in the Chhatroo incident should be sentenced to death: G.M. Saroori
8/27/2026 10:51:51 PM


Kishtwar, August 27 (Scoop News)-The tragic death of a minor student in Chhatroo has once again deepened the atmosphere of grief and concern in the area. Amid demands for a transparent and impartial investigation and justice for the bereaved family, a Congress delegation led by senior party leader G.M. Saroori and President District Congress Committee Kishtwar, P. L Shan, Irshad Ahmed Sheikh and others visited the victim’s family, expressed solidarity with them and assured them of all possible support. On the occasion, Saroori called for strict legal action against all those involved in t...
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Congress not join cabinet, till statehood restored- Karra
Our support doesn't mean,Congress to remain silent on public issues- JKPCC Chief
8/27/2026 9:54:34 PM


Reasi, August 27 (Scoop News)-JKPCC President Shri Tariq Hameed Karra has put to rest speculations of Congress joining the Omar led cabinet in UT ,stating that Congress had taken a prinncpled stand not to join the government till the statehood is restored and its stand is unchanged.

Taking to reporters after addressing a. Impressive joining programme here today by District Congress Committee Reasi, Karra said that Congress can't climb down from it's principled stand of restoration of statehood and other constitutional rights, taken away from people in order to join the government but...
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Over a Dozen Deputations Meet Dy. CM Surinder Choudhary at NC Headquarters
8/27/2026 9:48:57 PM

Jammu, August 27 (KIP)- More than a dozen deputations from Jammu city as well as Jammu, Samba and Udhampur districts met Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Sh. Surinder Choudhary at the National Conference Party Headquarters, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, in the presence of Adv. Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President, Jammu.



The deputations apprised the Deputy Chief Minister of various issues and demands concerning their respective areas. Sh. Surinder Choudhary gave a patient hearing to the deputations and assured them that their genuine grievances would be addressed. He also issued nec...
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Ashok Koul asks BJP Yuva Morcha to develop a strong bond with youth
8/27/2026 9:34:26 PM


Jammu, August 27 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul chaired the monthly meeting of the State Team of BJP Jammu & Kashmir Yuva Morcha at BJP Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, and called upon the youth wing to intensify its grassroots engagement and develop a strong bond with the younger generation.

Ashok Koul, while addressing the meeting, stressed the need f ...
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BJP’s ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ to observe PM Modi’s birthday as month of public service
8/26/2026 9:26:13 PM


Jammu, August 26 (Scoop News)-BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) chaired a series of meetings at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to finalize the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, being organized to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, besides reviewing upcoming programmes of the Kisan Morcha and Mahila Morcha.

BJP J&K General Secretaries Baldev Singh Billawaria and Gopal Mahajan, Kisan Morcha President Rakesh Pant and Mahila Morcha President Neha Mahajan participated in the meeting. Kisan Morcha Prabhari Karan Singh and Seh-Prabhari Romi Khajuria, Mahila Morc...
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DC directs for civic improvements ahead of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, Raksha Bandhan
Conducts market checking in Doda Township
8/25/2026 8:13:53 PM
Doda, August 25 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda Krishan Lal, today conducted a market inspection of Doda town to assess civic amenities, road conditions, cleanliness and overall arrangements made for the convenience of the general public, particularly in view of the upcoming Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi and Raksha Bandhan festivities.

The DC was accompanied by ADC Anil Kumar, ASP Mohammad Aslam, Tehsildar and officers and officials from PWD R&B, PHE, PDD, Municipal Council and other concerned departments.

The DC directed PWD R&B authorities to undertake immediate repairs of damaged r...
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Horticulture Department hosts Awareness Camp, Farmers’ Exposure Tour
8/25/2026 8:12:09 PM

Jammu, August 25 (Scoop News)-The Department of Horticulture Jammu organised an Awareness Camp at the Government Fruit Plant Nursery, Gandharwan to familiarise farmers with modern horticultural techniques, departmental schemes and opportunities to diversify into high-value fruit crops.

The programme was attended by Member Legislative Assembly Akhnoor Mohan Lal Bhagat as the chief guest, while the Director Horticulture Jammu Gul sayeed was the guest of honour .

Speaking at the event, the Chief Guest appreciated the efforts of the Department of Horticulture towards promoting modern farm...
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Government Polytechnic Reasi organises Udyam Jagriti 5.0 – College Hackathon (Campaign)
8/25/2026 8:10:53 PM
Reasi, August 25 (Scoop News)- Government Polytechnic College Reasi successfully organised Udyam Jagriti 5.0 – College Hackathon/ Campaign under Mission YUVA in the institute as per the directions of district administration. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Additional District Development Commissioner Reasi (Nodal Officer Mission YUVA), Krishan Lal. The event provided an engaging platform for students and aspiring entrepreneurs to understand entrepreneurship, leadership, skill development, industry readiness and overall personality development among students.

The programm...
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Omar govt betraying people again by burdening them with electricity tariff hike: Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia
8/25/2026 8:06:07 PM


Jammu, August 25 (Scoop News)-Omar Abdullah-led NC government has once again betrayed the people of Jammu & Kashmir by hiking electricity tariffs instead of fulfilling its promise of 200 units of free power, said J&K BJP Spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia, condemning the government for making the common man pay for its administrative failures and broken promises.

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Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra concludes with grand religious fervour in Akhnoor
8/25/2026 7:58:15 PM



Akhnoor, August 25 (Scoop News)-The concluding ceremony of the historic Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra was held with immense religious fervour and devotion at Akhnoor, where BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA), MLA Mohan Lal Bhagat in the revered presence of Mahant Shri Shri Shri 1008 Rameshwar Das Ji Maharaj flagged off the final batch of pilgrims.

BJP District Prabhari Vin ...
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One-Day Training Programme on Promotion of Niche Crop – Anardana
8/25/2026 6:03:15 PM


Jammu, August 25 (Scoop News)-A One-Day Training Programme under HADP Project-2: Promotion of Niche Crops – Anardana was successfully organized at Assar, Doda for the local Anardana growers on 25-08-2026.

The programme was organized under the guidance of Prof. Parshant Bakshi, Head, Division of Fruit Science and Principal Investigator of the Project. During the training, Prof. Bakshi interacted with the growers and delivered an informative session on improved and organic production practices, scientific harvesting, post-harvest handling, branding, value addition and marketing of Anarda...
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Who Is Sharing the Personal Details of Kashmiri Pandit Employees?
Find the Black Sheep, Expose the Network and Take Strict Action: Chetan Wanchoo_
8/24/2026 10:28:19 PM
Jammu, August 24 (Scoop News)-Strongly condemning the latest threat letters reportedly targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees, Chetan Wanchoo, State Executive Member and State Co-Convenor, Department of Trainings, BJP Jammu Kashmir, has called for an immediate, high-level and time-bound investigation into the entire chain behind these threatening communications.

Wanchoo said the reported inclusion of names and personal contact numbers of Kashmiri Pandit employees is a matter of serious security concern and cannot be dismissed as an isolated incident.

“The biggest question is: who is provi...
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Div Com reviews Development Proposals for heritage sites in Budgam, Pulwama
8/24/2026 10:17:58 PM

Srinagar, August 24 (Scoop News)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review proposals for the development, renovation and upgradation of heritage sites including Asar-i-Sharief Peth Makhama Budgam and Khoo Sahb Yarwan Shadimarg, Pulwama.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Director Archives, Archaeology and Museums, Superintending Engineer PWD South Kashmir, Tehsildar Waqf Board, officers from Budgam district and representatives of the District Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, Pulwama.

During the meeting, members of the Pr...
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2-Day Seminar on Dogri Drama begins at KL Saigal Hall Jammu
8/24/2026 10:16:35 PM

Jammu, August 24 (Scoop News)- A two-day seminar on “Dogri Drama”, jointly organised by the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, began today at K. L. Saigal Hall, Writers Club, Jammu. The seminar, being held on August 24 and 25, aims to deliberate upon the rich tradition, evolution and diverse dimensions of Dogri drama.

The inaugural session commenced with the welcome and introductory address by Mohan Singh (Padma Shri), Convener, Dogri Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi Shiv Dev Sushil, eminent Dogri writer and playwright, delivered the keyn...
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Every tree gets a name and a guardian
Jammu admin launches ‘Paalna’ plantation drive across 815 institutions
8/24/2026 10:03:30 PM

Jammu, August 24 (Scoop News)- A whopping Sixty thousand saplings were today planted across Jammu district. Each tree will carry two names — the trees’ and the student responsible for keeping it alive.

District Administration Jammu launched ‘Paalna’, a plantation campaign built on a single departure from convention: no sapling has been planted without an adopter. Every one of the 60,000 trees planted across 815 educational institutions has been adopted by a student or teacher, who will name it, care for it and submit monthly reports on its condition for one full year.

Each guardian r...
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JMC launches safety, clearance drive for reconstruction of Parade Sabzi Mandi
8/10/2026 11:52:20 AM

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...
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JMC organises Special Yoga Session at Suryaputri Tawi Riverfront
8/10/2026 11:51:38 AM

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...
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