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| 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 He emphasized that such outdated and inaccurate records hinder the effective implementation of welfare schemes and create disparities in ... |
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| | 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 during 2023-24, Director Health Services, Kashmir authorized the work namely ‘up-gradation of MMCH Zakura Srinagar’ in order to complete the remaining works including the internal finishing and other ... |
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| | Speaker adjourns Assembly Sine Die | | Speaker details House Business of Budget Session 2026 |  Jammu,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 the Budget Session, 110 hours and 06 minutes were consumed for the proceedings of House.
He added that 8 Government bills were received, introduced and passed in the House, besides 25 papers and 1 ... |
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| | 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 Ayodhya’s idea with Prabhu Shri Ram's blessing and to carry forward that timeless flame which has burned for millennia and will continue to illumine generations to come.
“The world must learn from the id... |
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| | 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 Hospital of GMC Anantnag.
MLA Anantnag-West, Abdul Majeed Bhat (Larmi); MLA Rajpora, Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Mir; MLA Pampore, Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi; MLA Zainapora, Showkat Ahmad Ganie; MLA Devsar... |
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| | 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 River Tawi at Bikram Chowk upstream, allotted at a cost of Rs. 3.05 crore and scheduled for completion within six to nine months. The construction of damaged flood protection works on the right bank nea... |
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| | 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 Oil Marketing Companies, focused on ensuring uninterrupted supply and efficient distribution of LPG, petrol, diesel, fertilizers and other essential commodities across all districts of Jammu and Kashmir... |
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| | 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, employment for locals, and J&K’s 20 percent share of electricity from the Ranjit Sagar Dam project.
“I will take up the matter with the Government of Punjab and with my counterpart there. We will striv... |
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| | Rs 68.34 lakh approved for infrastructure in 9 schools of Ramgarh Constituency: Sakeena Itoo | | 
Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)-Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed the House that nine schools in Ramgarh Constituency have been approved for creation of various infrastructure facilities with a financial implication of Rs. 68.34 lakh under Samagra Shiksha.
The Minister said this while replying to a question raised by Legislator Balwant Singh Mankotia on behalf of MLA Dr. Devinder Manyal in the Legislative Assembly regarding status of schools in border areas.
She informed that the School Education department has initiated numerous measures to bring children to schools... |
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| | Machil-Z-Gali Tunnel gets approval, DPR proposed for inclusion in Annual Works Plan: Deputy CM | | 
Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary announced that a tunnel connecting Machil Sector to hinterland at Z-Gali has been sanctioned under the 'Other than Capital Acquisition' head with preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is underway for its inclusion in the Annual Works Plan (AWP) 2026-27.
The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by Legislator, Qaysar Jamshaid Lone in the Legislative Assembly today.
He said that the Machil (Machhal) area experiences heavy snowfall during winter months, which affects the connectivity and pose... |
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| | 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 forest clearances for road construction works under PMAY-G.
MLA Sajjad Shaheen during the deliberations raised the issue of young girl belonging to a tribal community of Gool area and sought immedi... |
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