| Rajiv Jasrotia demands bifurcation of Ration Cards in J&K Assembly | | |
Jammu, April 04 (Scoop News)- BJP MLA Rajiv Jasrotia today raised a significant issue in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, demanding the bifurcation of ration cards to ensure that deserving citizens are able to avail the benefits of various social welfare schemes of the Union Territory and the Central Government.
Highlighting the ground realities, Jasrotia pointed out that a large number of ration cards currently include multiple families or extended households, which often results in genuine beneficiaries being deprived of their rightful entitlements. He emphasized that such outdated and ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Govt releases Rs 17 lakh for renovation of MMCH Zakoora: Sakeena Itoo | | 
Jammu, April 04 (Scoop News)-The government has released Rs 17 lakh for repair and renovation of Mini Maternity-cum-Child Care Hospital (MMCH), Zakoora to further enhance patient care in the region.
This was stated by Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, while replying to a Calling Attention Notice moved in the House today by Legislator Salman Sagar.
She informed that ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Speaker adjourns Assembly Sine Die | |  Speaker details House Business of Budget Session 2026Jammu,April 04 (Scoop News)-Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather today adjourned Assembly Sine Die.
Speaker hailed for successful conduct of Budget Session- 2026.
Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather today presented the details of House Business of Budget Session 2026.
The Speaker informed that during the total 22 sittings held during ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Lieutenant Governor attended 8th Ayodhya Parv at New Delhi | |  Ayodhya is awakening a sense of moral values, principles and balance in life:LG
Jammu, April 03 (Scoop News)- “Ayodhya is the cradle of civilisation and eternal fountainhead of consciousness. When we invoke Ayodhya, we summon that very consciousness which is Prabhu Shri Ram's benediction and which has given meaning to human civilisation,” the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said on Friday.
The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the significance of internalising Ayodhy ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Sakeena Itoo dedicates 1.5 Tesla MRI facility to Public at GMC Anantnag | |  Also inaugurates 3 Modular OTs, Virectomy Machine for advanced eye surgeries Anantnag, April 03 (Scoop News)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo dedicated the state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) facility to the public at Government Medical College (GMC) here today. She also inaugurated Three Modular Operation Theatres (OTs) and Virectomy Machine in the Ophthalmology department of the Associated Hos ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Rana lays foundation for Tawi embankment works; hails river as Jammu’s pride | | 
Jammu, April 03 (Scoop News)-Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, today laid the foundation stone for two important flood protection projects along River Tawi aimed at strengthening the riverbanks and safeguarding vulnerable areas from future flood risks.
The projects included restoration of the earthen embankment on the left bank of Ri ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| CS takes stock of LPG, Fuel and Fertilizer position across districts of J&K | | 
Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)- Amid the prevailing situation in West Asia, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners and District Administrations to assess the availability and distribution of essential commodities across the Union Territory.
The meeting, which was also attended by representatives of Oi ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| 1979 power pact with Punjab is a sovereign commitment, must be fully implemented: CM Omar | |  Reiterates J&K’s 20% power share; and compensation, employment for Ranjit Sagar Dam-affected families
Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today asserted that the 1979 agreement between the Governments of Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab is a sovereign commitment that must be honoured in letter and spirit.
The Chief Minister made these remarks on the floor of the House while replying to a supplementary question raised by MLA Basohli Darshan Kumar regarding compensation, empl ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Legislators raise scores of public issues in J&K Assembly | | 
Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)-The Zero Hour in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today witnessed extensive deliberations as Members raised several pressing public concerns and sought prompt intervention from the Government for their resolution.
MLA Payare Lal Sharma demanded early release of pending MGNREGA wages for 48 days and sought faster No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) and ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Gulmarg to get ₹46.50 Cr STP, registrations regulated for sustainability: CM Omar Abdullah | | 
Jammu, April 01 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Gulmarg Development Authority is actively strengthening sanitation and waste management infrastructure in the area. He said that a 2 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project, costing ₹46.50 crore, has been approved and its execution is proposed to commence in the financial year 2026–27.
... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Lieutenant Governor visited the vibrant border village of Makwal in Jammu | |  No family should be left out and no genuine need should go unnoticed: LG to Officials
Jammu, April 01 (Scoop News)- “Border villages are India’s first line of defence, and the residents are the first face of India that any outsider sees. Border residents are not only first in courage, sacrifice, and patience but you also stand first in the priorities of our Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji,” the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said this on Wednesday.
The Lie ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ₹18382 Cr liabilities cleared, CM Omar Abdullah tells Assembly | |  assures regular settlement of bills
Jammu, March 31 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the House that bills amounting to ₹12,561.31 crore under various heads, including gratuity, commutation, leave salary and contractor payments, have been cleared up to March 27, 2026, while GPF bills worth ₹5,821.43 crore have been settled up to December 31, 2025.
The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by l ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Lieutenant Governor attended Mahavir Janma Kalyanak- celebration of birth of Lord Mahavira | |  LG Spoke on Lord Mahavira's teachings of Ahimsa and Anekantavada
Jammu, March 31 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Tuesday attended the Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, a special event organized by S.S Jain Sabha, to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, at Jammu.
The Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on Lord Mahavira's teachings of Ahimsa and ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| CS reviews impact of MSME Health Clinic under RAMP scheme | | 
Jammu,March 31 (Scoop News)-The Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Industries & Commerce Department to assess the progress and impact of the MSME Health Clinic established under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme, aimed at revitalizing stressed and sick industrial units across Jammu and Kashmir.
Emphasizing the need fo ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Lieutenant Governor inaugurated Jammu Kashmir Cultural Festival | |  J&K's Culture and spiritual treasures will play a vital role in shaping a brighter future to all: LG Sinha
Jammu, March 31 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Tuesday emphasised that the culture and spiritual treasures of Jammu Kashmir will play a vital role in shaping a brighter future to all.
“Jammu's soil brims with rich traditions. Dogri songs weaving life's values, crafts embedding experiences, art infused with devotion are our vibrant legacies breathing new life,” the Lieut ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Jammu Railway Division generates ₹62 lakh revenue in March | |  through massive anti-ticketless drive
Jammu, March 31 (Scoop News)-The Jammu Division of Northern Railway has generated an impressive revenue of approximately ₹62 lakh during March—the final month of the financial year 2025–26—through its most extensive campaign against ticketless travel and irregularities. The achievement not only reflects a significant increase in revenue but also highlights sustained efforts to ensure discipline ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Sakeena Itoo reviews performance, functioning of JKBOSE; | |  Calls for strict monitoring of Private schools across J&K
Jammu, March 30 (Scoop News)-Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today directed the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) authorities to take firm action against Private schools indulging in arbitrary fee hikes and found violating prescribed norms or imposing unjustified financial burdens on parents.
The Education Minister passed ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Mission YUVA to become national benchmark for self-employment schemes: CM Omar Abdullah | | 
Jammu,March 30 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed hope that Mission YUVA would emerge as a model for self-employment schemes across the country, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir aims to set a national benchmark in entrepreneurship-led development.
The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing the Yuva Mahotsav—Mission YUVA programme held at the Convention Ce ... | | Read More |
|
|
|