| JKAACL holds classical, folk dance evening ‘Desh Ke Rang, Nritya Ke Sang’ | | 
Jammu, December 28 (Scoop News)- To celebrate India’s rich cultural heritage and the spirit of unity in diversity, the Department of Culture, through the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), organized a colourful classical and folk dance rvening titled “Desh Ke Rang, Nritya Ke Sang” at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu.
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| Satish Sharma holds public outreach programme in Chowki Choura | | 
Jammu, December 28 (Scoop News)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Science & Technology and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today conducted an extensive public outreach programme in Chowki Choura block.
The Minister was accompanied by the concerned sectoral officers of various departments.
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| Deputy CM inaugurates 45-Metre Steel Bridge at Sadda Nallah, Mangrote | |  Lays foundation stone for inspection Hut at KalakoteRajouri, December 28 (Scoop News)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today inaugurated a 45-metre span single-lane steel motorable bridge over Sadda Nallah at Mangrote, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the road connectivity in the region.
The event was attended by MLA Budhal, Javed Iqbal Choudhary, MLA Kalakote, Thakur Randhir Singh, DDC Member Budhal Old-A, Shazia Kou ... | | Read More |
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| 2 day orientation programme on POCSO Act concludes at Jammu | | |
Jammu, December 28 (Scoop News)- Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh(Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Arun Palli and guidance of Chairperson and members of Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, the 2 day orientation programme on “Protection of Children from Sexual Offences” (POCSO) Act, 2012, with reference to SAMVAD’s Training Manual on “Essential Interventions and Skills for Working with Child Sexual Abuse – Introducing Mental Health and Legal Dimensions of Forensics” and the National Judicial Academy’s Training Module for Fast Tra... | | Read More |
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| AJKPWA Opposes 18% Passenger Fare Hike, Calls It Unjust and Anti-Poor | | |
Jammu, December 28 (Scoop News)-The All J&K Passengers’ Welfare Association (AJKPWA) has strongly opposed the recent 18 per cent hike in passenger fares, terming it unjustified, arbitrary and a direct assault on the already burdened common people of Jammu and Kashmir. The association has demanded that the government immediately roll back the steep hike, stating that it amounts to cruelty towards poor and middle-class passengers.
In a press statement issued here, AJKPWA President Pandit R.C. Sharma questioned the logic behind such a substantial increase in fares, especially when prices of... | | Read More |
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| Senior Citizens tune in to ‘Mann Ki Baat’: J. D. Singh hosts inspiring year-end interaction | | |
Jammu,December 28 (Scoop News)- A meaningful and inspiring gathering of senior citizens was held today at the residence of J. D. Singh, where participants came together to listen to the last episode of the year 2025 of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popular radio programme “Mann Ki Baat.” The event reflected strong civic engagement and the enthusiasm of senior citizens to remain connected with national discourse and development narratives.
The programme was organised under the leadership of J. D. Singh, Convenor, and Dinesh Maini, Co-Convenor of BJP J&K UT Senior Citizens Cell. A large n... | | Read More |
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| Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary Holds Public Darbar at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu | | |
Jammu, December 27 (Scoop News)- Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today met scores of public representatives and individuals at the provincial headquarter at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu, during a Public Darbar.
Several delegations raised issues related to civic amenities, development works, employment, and other public welfare matters.
The Deputy Chief Minister gave a patient hearing to the grievances and assured the delegations of prompt redressal, directing the concerned departments to take necessary action.
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| BJP inaugurates exhibition on the life and legacy of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji | | |
Jammu, December 27 (Scoop News)- An exhibition depicting the inspiring life journey, ideas, and contributions of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji was inaugurated at the BJP Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, under the nationwide “Atal Smriti Varsh” programmes being organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party.
J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Sat Sharma, BJP J&K General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, and Lok Sabha MP Jugal Kishore Sharma inaugurated the Exhibition. Later, the senior leaders also paid floral tributes on the portrait ... | | Read More |
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| Monthly NCORD meeting convened to review measures against drug abuse in Ganderbal | | DC calls for stringent measures to break drug supply chain, book culprits, rehabilitate victims | | Ganderbal, December 27 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today emphasized the need for a coordinated and proactive approach by all concerned departments to effectively curb drug abuse and narcotics peddling, and stringent enforcement to dismantle the drug supply chain, besides booking of offenders under relevant laws.
The DC was chairing the monthly meeting of the District-Level Narco Coordination (NCORD) Committee, during which a detailed review of action taken on decisions of the previous meeting was conducted.
DC sought comprehensive feedback on key ag... | | Read More |
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| Rathkhada Mela inaugurated at Shri Narsingh Dev Ji Temple- Ghagwal | | |
Samba,December 27 (Scoop News)- The age-old and spiritually significant Rathkhada Mela was inaugurated today at the revered Shri Narsingh Dev Ji Temple-Ghagwal, marking the commencement of the annual religious festivities with traditional fervour and devotion.
Deputy Commissioner, Ayushi Sudan inaugurated the Mela and also inspected the arrangements put in place for the devotees.
Later, the event witnessed the presence of MLA, Surjit Singh Salathia; MLA Vijaypur, Chander Parkash Ganga; MLA Hiranagar, Vijay Kumar Sharma and DDC, Suresh Kumar. The legislators paid obeisance at the templ... | | Read More |
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| 2 day orientation programme on POCSO Act begins at Jammu | | |
Jammu, December 27 (Scoop News)- Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Justice Arun Palli and guidance of Chairperson and members of the Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy today began a 2 day orientation programme on Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, with reference to SAMVAD’s Training Manual on “Essential Interventions and Skills for Working with Child Sexual Abuse – Introducing Mental Health and Legal Dimensions of Forensics” and t... | | Read More |
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| DC Samba reviews progress of Archives & Archaeology Projects and Youth Engagement Plan | |  Samba, December 27 (Scoop News)- District Development Commissioner, Samba, Ayushi Sudantoday chaired a meeting in her office chamber to review the progress of various projects under the Archives & Archaeology Department and the Youth Engagement & Empowerment Plan in District Samba.
During the meeting, the Chair expressed displeasure over the delay in the preparation of Detailed Project Repo ... | | Read More |
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| Himayat 2.0: Preparing J&K youth for jobs of tomorrow | | |
Jammu, December 26 (Scoop News)- Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, today said that Himayat 2.0 aims to equip the youth of Jammu and Kashmir with market-relevant skills to enable gainful employment in high demand jobs.
He was speaking while distributing sanction orders among the Project Implementation Agencies (PIAs) at Panchayat Bhawan, Railway Road, Jammu.
The Minister said the revamped programme focuses on outcome-oriented skill development, aligning training with current and emerging... | | Read More |
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| Director Agriculture Jammu reviews expenditure status, progress under departmental schemes | | |
Jammu, December 26 (Scoop News)- A high-level review meeting to assess the status of expenditure against funds released in the current financial year was held today in the Conference Hall of Directorate of Agriculture Jammu. Director Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Jammu Anil Gupta chaired the meeting.
The meeting was attended by Joint Director (Extension) Sanjay Anand; Joint Director (SLUB/Farms) Aman Jyoti Sharma; Deputy Director Planning, Accounts Officer, all Sectoral Heads, all Chief Agriculture Officers of Jammu Division, Technical Officers, State Heads and representati... | | Read More |
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| Tejinder Pal urges cadre to take Omar Abdullah-led government’s good governance record to every household | | |
Jammu, December 26 (Scoop News)- Tejinder Pal Singh Aman, Provincial President of the Youth National Conference (YNC) Jammu, addressed a mega meeting of the party’s YNC office bearers, zonal presidents, and district heads at the party’s Provincial Headquarters, Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu.
Senior Youth leaders of Party functionaries addressed the meeting Nitish Gowsami, Vishal Parihar Vice Presidents YNC Jammu, Hameed Choudhary Central Zone President YNC, Waqor Lone Pir Panjal Zone President YNC, Sahil Kerni District President Jammu Urban YNC, Amit Kumar District President J... | | Read More |
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| ASSOCHAM J&K Delegation Meets Principal Secretary I&C; Submits Industry Representation | | |
Jammu, December 26 (Scoop News)-A delegation of the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Jammu & Kashmir Council today met Mr. Vikramjit Singh, Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, and submitted a detailed industry representation highlighting key policy interventions required for strengthening the industrial and business ecosystem in the Union Territory.
The delegation was led by Mr. Manik Batra, Chairman, and Mr. Bhupesh Gupta, Co-Chairman, along with Mr. Amit Khajuria, Assistant Director, ASSOCHAM J&K.
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| BJP’s development vision drawing Kashmir’s prominent leaders: Sat Sharma | | |
Jammu,December 26 (Scoop News)-Senior political personalities and prominent social figures from Kashmir, earlier associated with various regional parties, today joined the BJP at the Party Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, in a significant political development reflecting the growing public confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party.
J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Sat Sharma, accompanied by BJP J&K General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul welcomed the new entrants into the party fold. J&K BJP Office Secretary Tilak Raj Gupta, district Jammu South President Nare... | | Read More |
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| Secretary J&K Pahari Advisory Board concludes 3-day extensive tour of Rajouri-Poonch region | | | Rajouri-Poonch, December 25 (Scoop News)- Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir Advisory Board for the development of Pahari Speaking People, Sapna Kotwal successfully completed a comprehensive three-day tour of the Pir Panjal region, covering Sunderbani, Nowshera, Rajouri, Surankote and Poonch.
The visit was designed to assess ground realities, review educational and residential facilities for Pahari students and strengthen community engagement with a focus on inclusive socio-economic development.
Sapna Kotwal conducted thorough reviews of hostel infrastructure, scrutinizing accommodation, san... | | Read More |
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| DGPC Jammu and JKAACL Organize One-Day Seminar on Safar-e-Shahadat of Chaar Sahibzadas | | |
Jammu,December 25 (Scoop News)- The District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (DGPC), Jammu, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), today organized a One-Day Seminar on the theme “Safar-e-Shahadat of Chaar Sahibzadey” at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu.
The seminar paid solemn homage to the unparalleled martyrdom, courage, and unwavering faith of the Chaar Sahibzadas of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The deliberations powerfully underscored the timeless values of sacrifice, righteousness, and steadfast commitment to truth, with a special focus on inspi... | | Read More |
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| District Administration Doda & YSS Conclude Successful Sansad Khel Mahautsav in Doda | | |
Doda, December 25 (Scoop News)-The closing ceremony of the Sansad Khel Mahautsav, organised under the theme “Yuva for Viksit Bharat”, was held at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex, here, in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Doda. The three-month-long sports extravaganza was organised by the District Administration Doda in collaboration with the District Youth Services and Sports Department. The event commenced on 21 September 2025 and culminated on 25 December 2025, with the objective of promoting sports culture and youth empowerment across the district.
While speaking about t... | | Read More |
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| Justifying Lynching of Hindus Is Congress’ Ideology: Gaurav | | |
Jammu, December 25 (Scoop News)- BJP Spokesperson and Convenor for International Affairs Gaurav Gupta today launched a scathing attack on the Congress party over its response to the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, accusing it of repeatedly diluting and rationalising targeted attacks for political convenience.
Reacting to remarks made by senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, Gupta said describing the lynching and persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh as a “reaction” reflects a disturbing mindset that seeks to normalise religious violence instead of condemning it unequivocally. “Thi... | | Read More |
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| NC felicitates Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) | | | | Jammu, December 24 (Scoop News)- In a gracious ceremony held at Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan, Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial President JKNC, Jammu, Ch. Kursheed Ahmad Honble MLA, Khalid Najeeb Suharwardhy Vice President Jammu, Showket Ahmed Mir Provincial President Kashmir, Babu Rampal former minister and Central Zone President, Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu, Abdul Gani Malik former minister and Central Zone President, Vijay Lochan Chairman ... | | Read More |
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| J&K BJP lights earthen lamps on eve of good governance day to honour Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji | | |
Jammu, December 24 (Scoop News)- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir illuminated thousands of earthen lamps on the evening preceding the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Former Prime Minister Late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji, which is observed as Good Governance Day on December 25.
Hundreds of lamps were lit at all the places, including Atal Ji’s statue at Atal Chowk near Ambphalla, BJP Headquarters Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, BJP Office Kachi Chawni, and several other locations across Jammu & Kashmir, symbolizing the guiding light of Atal Ji’s ideals of transparent, people-centr... | | Read More |
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| J&K ACB produced chargesheet against accused for bribing Superintendent of Police City South, Jammu | | |
Jammu, December 24 (Scoop News)- Jammu & Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau produced charge-sheet in case FIR No. 01/2024 u/s 8 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 before the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Jammu against Chander Sekhar Vohra, Proprietor of M/s Asian Associates, for offering bribe to the Superintendent of Police, City South, Jammu, for seeking undue favour in connection with extending the date of exhibition cum sale at Gole Market, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.
The instant case came to be registered at PS ACB Jammu, upon the receipt of a written complaint lodged b... | | Read More |
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| Deputy Chief Minister felicitates Rollball World Cup gold medallists | | 
Jammu, December 24 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today felicitated the winners of the 7th Rollball World Cup, held in Dubai from December 14 to 18, 2025, for their outstanding performance at the international level.
Representing India, Hiteshwar Singh and Suvidha Sarin, who competed in the Men's and Women’s categories respectively clinched gold medals in their respe ... | | Read More |
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| Subash Mehra,Editor in Chief of Jammu Jottings passes away | | 
Jammu, December 24 (Scoop News)-Shri Subash Mehra,Editor in Chief of Jammu Jottings breathed his last on today morning in Jammu at Batra (ASCCOMS) Hospital after a prolonged illness.
He is survived by his two sons and a daughter.
A visionary journalist and a noble soul, Shri Mehra laid the strong foundation of Jammu Jottings daily Newspaper.
Editors and Journalists in J&K condoled t ... | | Read More |
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| Javid Ahmed Dar inaugurates Farmers’ Mela at Samba on National Farmers Day | | | Samba, December 23 (Scoop News)- Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmed Dar, today inaugurated a Farmers’ Mela at Samba.
The event has been organised with a special focus on innovation, secondary agriculture and awareness about government schemes on the occasion of National Farmers Day (Kisan Diwas). It is being celebrated annually on December 23 to mark the birth anniversary of 5th Prime Minister of India, Choudhary Charan Singh.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that t... | | Read More |
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| DGPC Jammu to Organize One-Day Seminar and Screening of Animated Movie “Chaar Sahibzaade” | | on 25th December at Abhinav Theatre Jammu | |
Jammu,December 23 (Scoop News)- S Balvinder Singh Vice President DGPC Jammu along with S Surjit Singh Gen Secretary, S Tejinder Singh & S Harjeet Singh both members DGPC shared with media that to commemorate the supreme and unparalleled martyrdom of the four Sahibzadas, the revered sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj DGPC Jammu, is observing Safar-e-Shahadat Week from 21st December to 28th December 2025 in different Gurudwaras of Jammu District. Their extraordinary sacrifices continue to inspire humanity with the eternal values of faith, courage, righteousness, and resistance aga... | | Read More |
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| NC asks Party cadre to gearup for strengthening the party at gross root level | | |
Jammu, December 23 (Scoop News)- Provincial President JKNC, Jammu, Mr Rattan Lal Gupta felicitated newly nominated District President Jammu Rural “A” Mr Subash Chander Bhagat who has been nominated as District President Jammu Rural “A”. On this occasion four newly nominated Block Presidents namely Tharu Ram, Block President Nagrota, Mohd Majeed, Block President Dansal, Ajay Singh, Block President Mathwar and Sukhdev Singh, Block President Bhalwal were also felicitated. On this occasion Babu Rampal former minister and Central Zone President, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Sardar Tejinder... | | Read More |
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| Nation forever indebted to Sahibzadas’ supreme sacrifice: Sat Sharma | | | Jammu, December 22 (Scoop News)-A review meeting regarding the programmes to be organized on Veer Baal Diwas was chaired by Sat Sharma, President, J&K BJP, and Rajya Sabha MP, at the BJP Headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.
J&K BJP Vice-President Rashpaul Verma, general secretary Gopal Mahajan, senior leader & former MLA Ashwani Sharma, President, Minority Morcha, J&K BJP S. Ranjodh Singh Nalwa and others were present in the meeting.
Morcha General Secretary Advocate Jasmeet Kour Pandey, Prithpal Singh Raju, Pawanjeet Singh and Surjeet Singh, Harvinder Singh Vickey, Gurdeep Singh, Parv... | | Read More |
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| More 100 aspirants apply for Congress Media Talent hunt | | Screeing, Selection process next week - Ravinder Sharma | | Jammu, December 22 (Scoop News)-Over 100 candidates have applied for the media & publicity
Department of the party in media talent hunt campaign the AICC AICC through JKPCC Media Department.
Disclosing this here today, Chief Spokesperson of JKPCC and Convenor Talent Hunt team for J&K Mr Ravinder Sharma said that over 100 applicants have applied ro join the talent hunt,which is massive response to the policies and programmes of the party and bold leadership of Shri Rahul Gandhi.
There are almost equal number of aspirants from each region of Kashmir and Jammu region besides good numb... | | Read More |
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| BJP Mahila Morcha organized Atmanirbhar Sammelan in Kathua | | |
Kathua, December 22 (Scoop News)-BJP Mahila Morcha organized a massively attended Sammelan on Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan in District Kathua, highlighting the vision of a self-reliant India as envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
BJP J&K Vice-President and former Minister Priya Sethi, General Secretary Gopal Mahajan, and Mahila Morcha President Adv. Neha Mahajan addressed the Atmanirbhar Sammelan, which underscored the importance of self-reliance in India’s growth story through structural reforms and sector-wise economic measures. The programme was organised by District Kathua Mahil... | | Read More |
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| Forest Minister meets GCC delegation | | |
Jammu, December 22 (Scoop News)-Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today reiterated that protection of the environment is a shared responsibility and called for a collective approach towards preserving the natural resources for the posterity.
The Minister was speaking during an interaction with a delegation of the Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC), led by its Chairman Khurshid Ahmad Ganie, former Advisor to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
The delegation raised a range of issues pertaining to environmental degradation and u... | | Read More |
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