RTI Activist Balvinder Singh Demands Transparency in River-Bed Material Pricing
2/13/2026 8:30:11 PM

Jammu, February 13 (Scoop News)- S. Balvinder Singh, a well-known RTI and social activist of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, has strongly condemned the inaction of the Department of Geology & Mining for failing to publicly display the approved rate list of river-bed materials meant for public purchase.

Mr. Singh stated that the Government is legally and morally obligated to ensure transparency in the pricing mechanism of natural resources. Singhurged to department to Kindly publish the rate of river bed material at site and F.O.R. destination, inclusive of royalty. He emphasized...
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Power Shutdown by KPDCL
2/13/2026 8:15:28 PM

Srinagar, February 13 (Scoop News)-Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Cheshmashahi-TRC-Nedous line will be observed due to which power supply to Dal, Paras Hospital and 33 KV installations of Rajbagh Tapline will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 15 February 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Nehalpora-Gulmarg line will be observed due to which power supply to Reram, Chandilora, Watnoo, Tangmarg, Mulgam, Ferozpora, Katlipora, Rangwali, Kulhama, Gulmarg, Khyber, Chandil, Wanigam, Krelweth, Malpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to...
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33 Kashmiri students suspended at Mewar University: JKSA
Seeks intervention of J&K and Rajasthan CMs to protect students’ academic careers
2/12/2026 9:02:37 PM

Srinagar, February 12 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Thursday has expressed grave concern over the suspension of 33 Kashmiri students at Mewar University, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, after they protested against the university’s failure to secure mandatory approvals from the Rajasthan Nursing Council (RNC) and the Indian Nursing Council (INC) for the B.Sc. Nursing course.

In a statement, National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, said that the absence of statutory recognition has placed the academic future of over 50 Kashmiri students enrolled in the pr...
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Omar's disruptive and unparliamentary Conduct in Assembly is Unfortunate & Condemnable:Dr. Abhijeet
2/12/2026 8:14:48 PM
Jammu, February 12 (Scoop News)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, launched a scathing attack on the Omar Abdullah-led government, accusing it of deliberately lowering the dignity of the Legislative Assembly, and misleading the people through unfulfilled manifesto promises, across the Union Territory.

J&K BJP spokespersons Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia, and Dr. Tahir Chowdhary, accompanied by Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, were addressing a press conference at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.

Addressing the press conference, Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia strongly condemned...
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DC Poonch holds interaction with media persons, assures redressal of genuine demands
2/8/2026 10:06:55 PM
Poonch, February 08 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma on Sunday held an interaction with the media fraternity in the Conference Hall of Dak Bungalow, Poonch. The meeting was organized to enhance coordination and strengthen constructive engagement between the district administration and the media.

The Deputy Commissioner was welcomed by District Information Officer, Asaf Ali, who expressed gratitude to the media persons for their continued support and responsible role in disseminating information.

During the interaction, the media representatives projected vari...
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