| CM Omar Abdullah approves ₹5.15 Cr project for Gurudwara Charan Kamal Sahib at Bakhta | | |
Srinagar, August 12 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has approved a ₹5.15 crore project for the comprehensive development of the historic Gurudwara Charan Kamal Sahib at Bakhta in Kathua district.
The project envisages the construction of a new Langar Hall and Prayer Hall, besides provision of modern civic amenities for devotees visiting the revered shrine.
The initiative marks another significant step towards strengthening pilgrimage infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir while ensuring the preservation of the region’s sacred cultural and spiritual heritage.
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| Lieutenant Governor Joins Tiranga Yatra, Says 21st Century Belongs to Bharat | |  Tiranga is the living embodiment of India’s consciousness and pride: LG
Srinagar, August 12 (Scoop News)- The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha participated in the Tiranga Yatra today, leading a momentous celebration of national pride in Srinagar. Following the Yatra, he addressed the citizens, reaffirming the immortal spirit of India’s unity and the indomitable courage of its people. The event marked the confluence of two monumental celebrations, the mass move ... | | Read More |
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| Panun Kashmir Submits Comprehensive Study on Demographic Change in Jammu & Kashmir to High-Level Committee | | Study Prepared in Association with the Jonaraja Institute of Genocide & Atrocities Studies | | Jammu, August 12 (Scoop News)- Panun Kashmir has submitted a comprehensive study of 500 pages on demographic change in Jammu & Kashmir to the High-Level Committee constituted by the Government of India to examine demographic changes in the Union Territory, including abnormal population changes and the factors responsible for such changes.
The study was submitted by Dr. Agnishekhar, Convenor, Panun Kashmir, and Tito Ganju, Chairman Panun Kashmir and Chief Patron Jonaraja Institute of Genocide & Atrocities Studies (JIGAS), during the Committee's visit to Jammu & Kashmir.
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| Sakeena Itoo inaugurates new GDC Katra building, assures enhanced facilities for students | | | Katra, August 11 (Scoop News)-Minister for Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today inaugurated the newly constructed building of Government Degree College Katra at Kakryal, marking a significant step towards strengthening the higher education infrastructure.
The college building was constructed by the J&K Housing Board at a cost of ₹12.92 lakh.
MLA Katra Baldev Raj Sharma, Director Colleges Dr. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, Director Health Services Jammu, Principal of the college, faculty members, students and local residents were present on the occasion.
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| Div Com Kashmir inspects preparations for Independence Day Celebrations at Bakshi Stadium | | |
Srinagar, August 11 (Scoop News)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today visited Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, to inspect the ongoing preparations for the Independence Day celebrations at the venue.
During the inspection, the Divisional Commissioner took stock of various arrangements, including seating arrangements, functioning of the Public Address System, overhead covering of the stands and adherence to protocol during the signing of the National Song followed by the National Anthem.
The Div Com directed the concerned officers to ensure complete preparedness of contingent... | | Read More |
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| Sakeena Itoo visits GMC Jammu, enquires about the well being of injured girl students | |  Jammu, August 10 (Scoop News)-Minister for Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu and took detailed stock of the health condition and treatment being provided to girls injured in road accident yesterday evening.
During her visit, the Minister went around the hospital wards and interacted with the injured gir ... | | Read More |
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| CM Omar Abdullah honours 580 outstanding J&K sportspersons with ₹2.71 cr cash awards | | 
Srinagar, August 10 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presented cash awards amounting to ₹2.71 crore to 580 outstanding sportspersons and international athletes from Jammu and Kashmir at a Special Cash Award Ceremony held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here, recognising their achievements in the field of sports.
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| Patriotic fervour grips Jammu region amid launch of Har Ghar Tiranga campaign | |  Vande Mataram centenary celebration
Jammu, August 09 (Scoop News)-Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign–2026 and the 150th centenary celebration of National Song Vande Matram- Phase III were launched today across Jammu region. The campaign, set to feature a mosaic of patriotic, cultural and sports activities, would continue till August 17, 2026.
At Doda: The district-level inauguration of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign–2026 and the ... | | Read More |
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| 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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