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| J&K set to confer UT Artisan Awards in Handicrafts & Handloom sector | | 38 artisans to be honoured for keeping craft heritage alive | 
Srinagar, November 24 (Scoop News)-The Handicrafts and Handloom Department is all set to confer the annual UT Artisan Awards for the year 2024 amongst the selected craft-persons, who have kept the famed handicrafts legacy alive in Jammu & Kashmir.
Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, who is also Minister In-Charge Industries & Commerce, shall distribute the coveted awards here at the picturesque SKICC on November 25, in presence of the Commissioner/ Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh.
In a press release issued here today, a spokesman of the Department stated... |
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| | CS reviews preparedness for Constitution Day celebrations across J&K | | Also assesses Action Plan for Closing Ceremony of 75th Year of Constitution Adoption | 
Jammu, November 24 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review the preparations for the grand celebration of Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) across J&K. The upcoming events on November 26, 2025, mark the culmination of the year-long commemorations of the 75th Year of adoption of the Constitution of India.
The meeting besides Principal Secretary, Culture and Commissioner Secretary, GAD was attended by Secretary, School Education; Secretary, Law; DDG, NIC; ED, Mubarak Mandi Heritage Society and other concerned officers.
During the review, the Chief Se... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor visits JKP’s Commando Training Centre at Sunjwan, Jammu | | 
Jammu, November 24 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Commando Training Centre (CTC) of Jammu Kashmir Police at Sunjwan, Jammu.
The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the training programme on various specialized modules and other activities conducted during the training courses. He was briefed on the operational preparedness, specialised counter-terror and tactical training to the trainees.
The Lieutenant Governor also interacted with the J&K Police personnel undergoing training at CTC.
SSP, Training and Special Operations gave a detailed presentat... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor chairs a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Jammu Division | | 
Jammu, November 23 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Jammu Division.
The meeting was attended by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Shri S.J.M. Gillani, Special Director General (Coordination), PHQ J&K; Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home; Shri Nitish Kumar, ADGP CID; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Shri Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP, Jammu; Shri Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; M. Suleman Choudhary, IGP Traffic; DIGs, D... |
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| | CS reviews implementation of electronic road safety enforcement across J&K | | Directs full utilisation of ITMS & ITLS for efficient, technology-driven traffic management | 
Jammu, November 23 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation and status of electronic enforcement systems for road safety across J&K, with an aim to enhance traffic management and ensure greater ease for the public.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Home; Commissioner Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD); Inspector General of Police (Traffic); Secretary, Transport; Transport Commissioner; and other concerned senior officers.
Emphasising the need for optimal utilisation of intelligent ... |
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| | Saurabh Bhagat reviews Legal Metrology labs | | calls for modernisation, enhanced mobility services | 
Jammu, November 23 (Scoop News)-Commissioner Secretary, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Saurabh Bhagat, today conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Legal Metrology Department’s laboratories and infrastructure at Transport Nagar, Narwal, Jammu.
He reviewed functioning of the laboratories and assessed ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening consumer protection mechanisms in the Union Territory.
During the inspection, the Commissioner Secretary stressed timely achievement of departmental targets and called for strong measures to enhance ease of doing business for ... |
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| | Chief Secy reviews implementation of VVP-II for holistic development of border villages | | 
Jammu, November 23 (Scoop News)-As part of the nationwide initiative to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to assess the progress and implementation of the Vibrant Villages Programme – Phase II (VVP-II) acros Jammu & Kashmir.
The meeting, attended by the ACS Planning, ACS APD; Secretary Tribal Affairs; concerned DCs and other senior officers of concerned departments, focused on accelerating development interventions in strategically located border villages.
The Chief Secretary underscored the urgent need to complete c... |
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| | ‘Op Drishti’ organizes by Command Hospital, Northern Command, Udhampur | | 
Udhampur /Srinagar, November 23 (Scoop News)- A first-of-its-kind advanced surgical eye camp ‘Op Drishti’ was organised by Command Hospital, Northern Command, Udhampur from November 18-22, 2025, in collaboration with the surgical team from Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi. The camp exceeded expectations as more than 2,000 people were screened and over 400 surgeries performed, including complex procedures for cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal ailments. People, including serving personnel, dependents, Veer Naris (war widows), and local civilians, came from far-flung areas of ... |
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| | LG attends closing ceremony of mega eye camp 'Op Drishti' for veterans, Veer Naris & civilians | | at Command Hospital Northern Command, Udhampur | 
Jammu, November 22 (Scoop News)- “I am proud of selfless service and supreme sacrifices by the Indian Army, the symbol of unity and national integration. The army has contributed in creating a conducive environment for sustainable peace and overall development of the J&K UT as well as the growth of our country,” the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. He was speaking at the closing ceremony of the mega eye camp 'Op Drishti' for veterans, Veer Naris and civilians, organised at Command Hospital Northern Command, Udhampur.
The four-day long camp witnessed cataract surgeri... |
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| | JK CM thanks Union Minister for Rural Development for additional 50 days of MGNREGA employment | | support for calamity-hit J&K Panchayats | 
Jammu, November 22 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended his gratitude to the Union Minister for Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, for increasing the MGNREGA work limit for Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the enhanced support will play a vital role in helping vulnerable communities overcome economic distress.
The Chief Minister also congratulated the Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, and his team for successfully pursuing the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, to approve an additional 50 days of employment under M... |
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| | LG attends 64th Raising Day Celebrations of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at Udhampur | | 
Jammu, November 22 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the 64th Raising Day Celebrations of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at 15th Battalion, ITBP Udhampur. He interacted with the ITBP personnel and extended his greetings on the occasion.
The event was graced by Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs.
Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; Shri Praveen Kumar, Director General, ITBP; Shri Mukesh Singh, Additional Director General, ITBP,... |
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| | JK Speaker administers oath to newly elected MLAs | | 
Jammu, November 21 (Scoop News)- Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather today administered the oath to two newly elected MLAs, Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi and Devyani Rana of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi has been elected from Budgam Assembly constituency while Devyani Rana has been elected from Nagrota constituency.
Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi took oath in Urdu and Devyani Rana had oath in Dogri.
MP Rajya Sabha, Sat Paul Sharma; Leader of Opposition, Sunil Kumar Sharma; MLAs Sham Lal Sharma, Vikram Randhawa, Waheed... |
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| | J&K EDI Startups draw global attention at Bengaluru Tech Summit-2025 | | | Bengaluru, November 21 (Scoop News)-Startups supported by the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) participated in the prestigious Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025, held in Bangalore from November 18 to 20, 2025.
This year’s edition was one of the largest ever, with organisers reporting participation from more than 10,000 startups representing 60 countries. The J&K startups began their showcase with a high-energy Day 1, marked by strong engagement with industry leaders, potential partners and sector experts.
The summit, featuring international exhibitors from Italy, Russia, Israel, Germany, Australia and Korea, offered unmatched exposure, learning and global... |
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