| Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2026:57-day Holy pilgrimage commenced on 3rd July | | Chadi Mubarak to mark the culmination on 28th August | |
Srinagar, August 08 (Scoop News)- The 57-day long Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra commenced on 3rd July this year and will culminate with the event of Chadi Mubarak on 28th August 2026.
The Yatra commenced simultaneously from both the routes - the Chandanwari track in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district.
“More than 4.8 lakh pilgrims have performed darshan at the Holy Shrine so far. However, due to the recent rains, a necessity for the repair & maintenance of the Yatra tracks at vulnerable stretches has been felt, which is being undertaken by Border Roads Organization (BRO).
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| CS sets in motion Population Enumeration Phase of Census-2027 in snow-bound areas of J&K | | |
Srinagar, August 08 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of the Union Territory Level Census Coordination Committee (UTLCCC) to review and finalize preparations for the second phase of Census-2027, involving Population Enumeration in snow-bound and otherwise inaccessible areas of J&K.
The meeting besides Director, Census Operations, J&K and Ladakh, Amit Sharma was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Planning, Development & Monitoring Department; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; Secretary, Rural Development Department; Director, School Education, Kas... | | Read More |
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| Sakeena Itoo, Nasir Aslam Wani review progress on strengthening academic profile | | development activities of Kashmir University’s campus at Wayan Kupwara | |
Srinagar, August 08 (Scoop News)-Minister for Education, Health & Medical Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, along with Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today reviewed the progress on strengthening the academic profile and development activities of Kashmir University’s campus at Wayan Kupwara
The meeting was attended by Vice Chancellor, Kashmir University, Prof. Nilofer Khan; Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education, Ram Niwas Sharma; Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse; Registrar Kashmir University, senior officers of education department an... | | Read More |
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| CS sets vision to transform SKIMS into Quaternary Care Hu | |  Assures support to achieve excellence in patient care, research and medical education
Srinagar, August 08 (Scoop News)-Marking a significant administrative milestone and providing a fresh impetus to long-pending developmental initiatives, the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, met after a gap of over five years under Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, setting a clear vision for transforming the premier medical institution ... | | Read More |
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| Omar Abdullah launches J&K AI Centre of Excellence | |  Jammu, August 07 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched the J&K Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence (AI CoE) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu and dedicated Project Phoenix, an AI-enabled digital commerce platform at IIT Jammu.
The initiatives are aimed at promoting technology-driven governance, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, and expanding ... | | Read More |
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| JK CM lays foundation stones of ₹124.19 crore water supply projects for Udhampur, | |  Udhampur, August 07 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid the foundation stones for two major infrastructure projects worth over ₹140 crore aimed at strengthening drinking water supply and sewerage management in the districts of Udhampur and Reasi.
The projects include the ₹124.19 crore Augmentation of Water Supply Scheme for Udhampur Town under AMRUT 2.0 and the ₹16.33 crore Us ... | | Read More |
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| CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates upgraded Residency Road–High Street in Jammu | |  ₹9.18 crore Smart City project enhances urban infrastructure, pedestrian facilities, public amenities
Jammu, August 07 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the upgraded Residency Road–High Street in Jammu, a landmark urban infrastructure project executed by Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) under the Smart City Mission at a cost of ₹9.18 crore.
The project has transformed nearly 1.2 kilometres of the Residency Road–High Street corridor, covering the stretches from Ragh ... | | Read More |
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| CM Omar Abdullah inspects progress of Sungal Tunnel | |  reviews progress of the work in final stagesNowshara, August 06 (Scoop News)- On his way back from Rajouri to Jammu, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inspected the ongoing works on the strategically important Sungal Tunnel and reviewed the progress of the project.
During the inspection, the Chief Minister was briefed by officials on the current status of construction and the remaining works. He was informed that the tunnel is in its f ... | | Read More |
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| CS for stronger Women-Led Community Institutions to drive rural transformation | | 
Srinagar, August 06 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) and directed the Mission to further strengthen women-led community institutions through enhanced capacity building, institutional reforms and greater convergence with flagship government programmes to accelerate sustainable rural livelihoods ac ... | | Read More |
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| JK CM visits flood-affected Rajouri, reviews damage; meets affected families | | 
Rajouri,August 06 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today undertook an extensive tour of flood-affected areas in Rajouri district to assess the damage caused by the recent devastating flash floods.
Reaffirming his Government’s commitment to the affected people, he assured them that every possible assistance would be extended to ensure timely relief, rehabilitation of families and resto ... | | Read More |
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| Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assures enhanced relief | |  rehabilitation during Rajouri post-flood review
Rajouri, August 06 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reviewed relief, restoration and rehabilitation measures following the recent flash floods in Rajouri and directed the district administration and concerned departments to expedite restoration works, strengthen rehabilitation efforts and undertake long-term mitigation measures to safeguard vulnerable areas.
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| CM Omar Abdullah visits flood-affected areas of Poonch | |  assures complete rehabilitationPoonch,August 05 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the flood-affected areas of Poonch district to assess the devastation caused by the recent flash floods and cloudbursts, meet the affected families and review the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken by the district administration.
During the visit, the Chief Minister met bereaved families in Murrah, Surankote an ... | | Read More |
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| CS reviews J&K's Anti-Narcotics strategy at 18th UT-Level NCORD Meeting | |  Calls for intensified enforcement and robust rehabilitation framework to realise the vision of drug-free J&K
Srinagar, August 05 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired the 18th Union Territory-level meeting of the Narcotics Coordination (NCORD) Committee and undertook a comprehensive review of the strategy to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse through stringent enforcement of the NDPS Act, effective prosecution of offenders, disruption of organised narcotics networks, reg ... | | Read More |
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| Lieutenant Governor Handed Over Appointment Letters to NoKs of Terror Victims | | 
Srinagar, August 05 (Scoop News)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today handed over appointment letters to 37 Next of Kins (NoKs) of civilians who were brutally killed by terrorists. He said it is a profound honour to stand with the families of terror victims on this historic day and it is not merely about appointment letters but it is about remembrance of martyrs, justice to terror ... | | Read More |
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| Lieutenant Governor Interacts with Indian Corporate Law Service Officer Trainees | | 
Srinagar, August 04 (Scoop News)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha interacted with the Officer Trainees of the Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS) today at Lok Bhavan. The Lieutenant Governor in his address to the officer trainees, highlighted the pivotal role of the service in strengthening India’s corporate governance and economic credibility.
“In an era of globalisation, where e ... | | Read More |
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| CM Omar Abdullah reviews implementation of Budget announcements 2026-27 | |  stresses timely delivery, tangible outcomes
Srinagar, August 04 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting at the Civil Secretariat to assess the progress on the implementation of key Budget Announcements for 2026–27 across several major departments.
Emphasising timely execution and effective delivery, he directed departments to expedite implementation, strengthen coordination and ensure that Budget commi ... | | Read More |
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| CM Omar Abdullah tees off PGTI Golf Tournament at RSGC, unveils trophy | |  pledges to make J&K a premier golf tourism destinationSrinagar,August 04 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the 5th edition of J&K Open 2026 DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) by teeing off the prestigious four-day tournament and unveiling the championship trophy at the picturesque Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC), Srinagar. The event marks the return of a major professional golf tournament to Kashmir after a si ... | | Read More |
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| Jammu Kashmir Achieves Full Literacy Milestone under GoI’s ULLAS Scheme | | 
Srinagar\Jammu,August 04 (Scoop News)-Jammu Kashmir proudly joins the league of Fully Literate nine States/ UTs under Government of India's ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) scheme.
The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest congratulations to the teachers, administrators and every stakeholder for the historic milestone.
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| Article 370 abrogation ensured equality, justice and one constitution in J&K: Purnima Sharma | |  Rajni Sethi calls August 5 a historic turning point for women, weaker sections
Jammu,August 04 (Scoop News)-BJP Spokesperson and former Deputy Mayor of Jammu, Advocate Purnima Sharma, hailed the abrogation of Article 370 as a historic step that ensured constitutional equality, social justice and complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India.
Addressing a press conference flanked by BJP spokesperson Rajni Sethi at party headquarters, Purnima credited ... | | Read More |
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| Lieutenant Governor Attends IUST's Conference | |  Calls for Nature-Based Solutions for Building Climate Resilience in the Himalayas
Srinagar, August 03 (Scoop News)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today attended Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) conference on Strengthening Climate Resilience and Livelihoods in the Himalayan Region through Nature-based Solutions. He also inaugurated Civil and Mechanical Engineering Block at the main campus, IUST’s Larmoo Campus and the Law School. The Lieutenant Gov ... | | Read More |
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| Lieutenant Governor Attends the launch of Dr. AH Shah's Book “Sharda to Sansad” | |  Literature and scholarship illuminate the human spirit and connect different eras: LG Sinha
Srinagar, August 02 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the launch of a book “Sharda to Sansad” authored by Dr. A.H. Shah. The Lieutenant Governor extended his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Shah for his scholarly contribution. The Lieutenant Governor described the book as not merely a chronicle of history but as a meaningful dialogue between heritage and hope, b ... | | Read More |
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| Lieutenant Governor Attends “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan” | | 
Srinagar, August 02 (Scoop News)-The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the launch of the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan” today at a UT-Level function organised by Department of Youth Affairs and Sports and SKUAST-Kashmir. The 100-week mega campaign was virtually inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, marking a nationwide resolve to secure Indi ... | | Read More |
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