Statehood cannot be excuse for every failure of NC govt: Sunil Sharma
9/24/2026 9:25:21 PM

Srinagar, September 24 (Scoop News)-Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, today strongly criticized the National Conference Government over what he termed its failure to deliver on promises made to the people of Jammu & Kashmir.

Reacting to the NC Government’s reported decision to provide only six free LPG cylinders to AAY families, despite its earli ...
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CS reviews implementation of new Labour Codes in J&K
9/24/2026 8:18:00 PM

Srinagar, September 24 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting to assess the status of the implementation of the four new Labour Codes in Jammu and Kashmir, directing the concerned departments to expedite the remaining formalities and ensure a smooth transition to the new regulatory framework.

The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Finan ...
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CM Omar Abdullah introduces Bill to amend J&K Municipal Act, 2000 in Assembly
9/24/2026 8:06:23 PM

Srinagar, September 24 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the Housing and Urban Development portfolio, today introduced a Bill in the ongoing Autumn Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act, 2000.

The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 10 of 2026) has already been published in an e ...
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Assembly rejects Private Members’ Bill on compulsory govt schooling for children of public servants
9/24/2026 8:03:21 PM


Srinagar, September 24 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today rejected a Private Members’ Bill proposing to make it obligatory for the public representatives and public servants to educate their children in government educational institutions.

The Bill, moved by MLA Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad, was titled “A Bill to make it obligatory for the Public Men and Public Servant ...
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Schools with higher PTR being addressed through ongoing rationalisation process: Sakeena
9/24/2026 7:47:50 PM

Srinagar, September 24 (Scoop News)-Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo today informed the J&K Legislative Assembly that the issue of maintaining the Pupil-Teacher Ratio is being addressed by providing additional staff to understaffed schools through rationalisation across J&K, including those in Uri constituency

Replying to a question raised by MLA Uri Sajjad Shafi during Question Hour of ...
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Chief of Air Staff visits Northern Command theatre
9/24/2026 12:48:37 PM
to review prevailing operational environment and preparedness
Udhampur,September 23 (Scoop News)-The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, PVSM, AVSM visited the strategically vital Northern Command theatre to review prevailing operational environment and preparedness. During the visit, the Chief of Air Staff was briefed by Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command at Headquarter Northern Comma ...
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CM Omar Abdullah calls for bringing ALOHA mental arithmetic programme into government schools
9/23/2026 9:02:32 PM
Addresses award ceremony of ALOHA National Level Competition-2026 Kashmir at SKICC
Srinagar, September 23 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for taking the ALOHA mental arithmetic programme to government schools in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing the need to provide children across the education system a level playing field and equip them with skills to compete nationally and internationally.

Addressing the award ceremony of the ALOHA National Level Compe ...
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CM Omar Abdullah meets IUST VC, KCCI delegation at Raabita
9/23/2026 8:58:33 PM

Srinagar, September 23 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met Vice Chancellor of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, and a deputation of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) at Raabita here.

During his meeting with Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, the Chief Minister discussed matters relating to higher education and academic ...
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Lieutenant Governor inaugurates new facilities at University of Jammu
9/22/2026 9:31:27 PM
Lieutenant Governor calls for Tradition, Innovation, and Human-Centric Technology
Jammu, September 22 (Scoop News)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated a series of new facilities at the University of Jammu. The inauguration included a modern sports complex, a shooting range, high-mast lights for the cricket stadium and the Tawi Guest House complex, developed at a cost of nearly Rs. 10 Crore. These facilities, the Lieutenant Governor noted, will empowe ...
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Maharaja Ji's Holiday Will Not Be Cancelled
9/22/2026 9:03:20 PM
Focus on Daily Wagers & Power Bills: Devyani Rana to Elected Govt
Srinagar, September 22 (Scoop News)-MLA Nagrota Devyani Rana today strongly condemned the attempt to raise the issue of cancelling the public holiday on the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. She said that any move to undo the holiday, along with the suggestions being floated by the elected government for the balkanization of the Jammu Div ...
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Assembly passes Cooperative Societies Amendment Bill, 2026
9/22/2026 7:47:35 PM


Srinagar, September 22 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today passed the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 9 of 2026) after detailed discussion and deliberations by the members of the House.

The Bill was moved by Minister for Cooperative Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, seeking amendment of the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative So ...
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Government committed towards development of tourism in Jammu
9/22/2026 7:43:57 PM
focus on new destinations, circuits and year-round promotion: CM
Srinagar, September 22 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today stated that the Government has adopted a comprehensive and multi-pronged strategy for the development, promotion and diversification of tourism in Jammu Division, with a focus on developing new and emerging destinations and positioning Jammu as a year-round tourist destination at the national and international levels.

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Lieutenant Governor Launches Book on Sardar Patel’s Jammu Kashmir Legacy
9/22/2026 7:35:00 PM
By consigning Article 370 to history, Jammu Kashmir now stands at the threshold of a new future: LG SinhaSrinagar, September 22 (Scoop News)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today launched the book “Sardar Patel and Kashmir: The Untold History”. He paid homage to the foresight and nation-building genius of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and expressed gratitude to Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan Ji. The Lieutenant Governor commended the Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan for its unparalleled co ...
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LG felicitates Langar Organisations on successful culmination of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026
9/22/2026 12:42:27 PM

Jammu, September 21 (Scoop News)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today felicitated the organisers and volunteers of the Langar Organisations at Katra, Reasi, following the successful culmination of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.

The Lieutenant Governor said the Langar volunteers are living embodiments of selfless service and compassion. He stated that every stakeholder associated ...
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Lieutenant Governor Addresses 'Millets for Health' seminar at GMC Jammu
9/22/2026 12:26:27 PM
urges doctors and citizens to act together
Jammu, September 21 (Scoop News)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the ‘Millets for Health’ seminar at Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, and called upon the medical fraternity, scientists, farmers and citizens to make millets part of everyday life. Earlier in the day, the Lieutenant Governor addressed a national dialogue on the Millets Mission organised by SKUAST, ...
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J&K Assembly pays tributes to former Ministers
9/22/2026 12:22:40 PM

Srinagar, September 21 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, which convened today for the Autumn session, paid tributes to former Ministers who passed away since the last session of the House.

During the obituary references, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather recalled the contributions of former Ministers Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Dharam Paul and Ghulam Hassan Khan.

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Autumn Session 2026:₹3.22 crore relief disbursed to flood-affected families in Rajouri constituency:CM
9/22/2026 12:20:29 PM

Srinagar, September 21 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that a detailed assessment of damage caused by the recent flash floods and landslides in Rajouri constituency has been carried out, with relief disbursed to affected families and plans prepared for permanent restoration of damaged infrastructure.

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Lieutenant Governor Inaugurates National Dialogue on Millets for Health
9/22/2026 12:15:39 PM
Building Healthy Ecosystems, Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Sustainable Food SystemsJammu, September 21 (Scoop News)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the National Dialogue on Millets for Health: Building Healthy Ecosystems, Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems at SKUAST, Jammu.

Expressing gratitude to Padma Shri Dr. Khadar Vali, popularly known as the “Millet Man of India" and Shri Umendra Dutt of Kheti Virasat Mission, the Lie ...
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NC govt failed people, now running away from issues: Sunil Sharma
9/22/2026 11:36:45 AM


Srinagar, September 21 (Scoop News)-Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma said that the National Conference-led Government is avoiding serious issues concerning the people of Jammu & Kashmir instead of providing clear answers and solutions in the Assembly.

Speaking on the floor of the House, Sharma said that the BJP strongly raised the concerns of N ...
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LG chairs Special Meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
9/20/2026 10:24:56 PM


Jammu, September 20 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a Special Meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at Lok Bhavan, Jammu to review the progress of the International Museum of Goddess at Katra and discuss important matters concerning the Shrine Board.

The meeting was attended by members of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board including Shri B ...
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LG Lays Foundation Stone for Renovation and Restoration of Heritage Sites at Purmandal and Uttervehini
9/20/2026 8:45:09 PM
Projects worth over Rs. 14 crore to revive ancient temples and sacred sites

Jammu, September 20 (Scoop News)- The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stones for projects aimed at the renovation, restoration and revival of the ancient heritage of Purmandal, worth Rs. 7.15 crore, and for renovation, restoration and related development works at the sacred Uttervehini site, worth Rs. 6.85 crore.

Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the ...
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CM Omar Abdullah attends concluding day of first-of-its-kind Viksit Bharat financing conference
9/19/2026 10:00:19 PM

New Delhi, September 19 (Scoop News)-: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the concluding day of the two-day high-level conference on “Financing India’s Journey towards Viksit Bharat,” organised by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, in New Delhi.

The conference brought together State Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries of States and Union Territories with Legislatur ...
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LG Unveils Statue of Acharya Abhinavagupt, Launches Two Books and Artists' Welfare Scheme
9/19/2026 9:40:29 PM


Jammu, September 19 (Scoop News)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha addressed a gathering in Jammu today, marking the unveiling of the statue of Acharya Abhinavagupt, the launch of the new logo of the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, the release of two books, and the inauguration of a welfare scheme for artists and writers. The Lieutenant Governor described the occasion as th ...
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LG Lays the Foundation Stone of Mata Lalleshwari Cultural Cum Heritage Centre at Jammu
9/19/2026 8:18:05 PM

Jammu, September 19 (Scoop News)- The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stone of the Mata Lalleshwari Cultural Cum Heritage Centre at Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan, Thalwal, Jammu. The project, sanctioned under the Capex budget with an allocation of Rs. 4.5 crore, is envisioned as a landmark initiative to preserve and promote the timeless legacy of Yogini Lalleshwari.
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Panun Kashmir submits memorandum to PM
9/19/2026 4:41:53 PM
seeks recognition of genocide, Genocide Law and establishment of Panun Kashmir
Jammu, September 18 (Scoop News)-Panun Kashmir has submitted a detailed memorandum-cum-reminder to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reiterating that the unresolved question of the displaced Kashmiri Pandit community requires a political, constitutional and legal response.

The memorandum was submitted to the Prime Minister through Panun Kashmir General Secretary Kuldeep Raina, on behalf of the o ...
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