| Ajaz Jan visits border areas of Poonch following Cross-Border Firing | | |
Poonch, May 08 (Scoop News)-Ajaz Jan, MLA Haveli constituency, today conducted an extensive tour of the border areas in district Poonch to assess the aftermath of the recent cross-border firing by the Pakistan army. The attack, which occurred last night, tragically claimed the lives of 13 civilians and left more than 60 others injured.
During his visit, the MLA took stock of the current situation and met with the affected residents, particularly those from Sathra whose houses were damaged in the firing. In response, the MLA has relocated the displaced families to the Government ... | | Read More |
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| NC discusses tense border situation following Operation Sindoor & cross border firing by Pak Army | | |
Jammu, May 08 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference today discussed the prevailing tense situation along the Jammu and Kashmir borders following Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack which claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists. The Omar Abdullah-led government has always been proactive in responding to such situations and has remained committed to people’s safety and communal harmony.
This was stated by Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President while addressing a meeting of National Conference’s Jammu District Urban, Rural ... | | Read More |
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| Congress to hold Triyanga Yatra in all state capitals to salute armed forces | | |
Jammu, May 08 (Scoop News)-All India Congress Committees has decided to hold Triyanga rallies in all state capitals to salute the armed forces and issued instructions to the PCCs in this regard.
JKPCC Chief Tariq Hameed Karra has disclosed that party shall hold Triyanga Yatra , as per instructions of the the AICC, on 9 th May as mark of honour and solidarity with our brave armed forces.
He said we are all proud of our armed forces for their action of valour and bravery and Yatra is aimed to salute them for their bravery
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| Satish Sharma visits GMC Jammu; enquires about health of Cross Border shelling victims | | |
Jammu, May 08 (Scoop News)-Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, Youth Service Sports, Satish Sharma, today visited the Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu to meet and enquire about the health, well-being of civilians injured in the recent cross border firing incidents along the Line of Control (LoC).
During the visit, Sharma interacted with the injured and their families, assuring them of government's full support in ensuring the best possible medical care and rehabilitation. He directed the GMC administration and medical staff to provide all necessary assistance and maintain high standard... | | Read More |
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| District Administration Poonch disburses immediate relief, Ex Gratia from Red Cross Fund | | | Poonch, May 08 (Scoop News)- The District Administration Poonch under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal, has disbursed immediate relief and ex gratia assistance from the District Red Cross Fund to shelling affected individuals and their families.
An ex gratia amount of Rs. 6 lakh has been provided to the next of kin of the deceased, Rs. 50,000 to those who sustained serious injuries, and Rs. 20,000 to individuals with minor injuries. The relief has been extended in accordance with established norms to ensure timely support to the victims.
The Deputy Commissioner reaffi... | | Read More |
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| SOS Int’l hails ‘Op Sindoor’, backs Armed Forces’ strike on terror camps | | It’s golden opportunity to liberate PoJK from Pakistan’s occupation: Chuni | |
Jammu, May 07 (Scoop News)- The SOS International, a frontline organization of displaced persons from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), today lauded the Government of India and the Indian Armed Forces on the successful execution of Operation Sindoor-a coordinated military offensive launched in the early hours of Tuesday, to dismantle terror infrastructure across PoJK and Pakistan.
In a press statement here, Rajiv Chuni, Chairman of SOS International, said, “Operation Sindoor is a testament to India’s unwavering resolve to eradicate terrorism and hold its perpetrators account... | | Read More |
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| Appeals invited for Electoral Rolls in respect of 27-Budgam and 77-Nagrota ACs | | |
Jammu, May 07 (Scoop News)- After house to house field survey by 323 Booth Level Officers (BLOs), draft Electoral Rolls were published on 8th April 2025 by the respective Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) in the two Assembly Constituencies viz; 27-Budgam and 77-Nagrota, for inviting claims and objections.
All Political Parties together appointed 279 number of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) for verifying the draft electoral rolls in these two constituencies.
After addressing all claims and objections, the final electoral rolls were published by the respective Electoral Registration O... | | Read More |
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| J&K BJP pays floral tributes to Adv. Ramesh Arora | | 
Jammu, May 07 (Scoop News)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, paid rich floral tributes to former MLC and senior leader Adv. Ramesh Arora in a Shradhanjali Sabha organized at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.
Sat Sharma, President, J&K BJP, Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition and General Secretary, J&K BJP, Ashok Koul, General Secretary (organization), Jugal Kish ... | | Read More |
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| PDF Chief Hakeem Yaseen urges govt to safeguard shepherds’ livelihood in Budgam forest zones | | Appeals to PM Modi, HM Shah, LG Sinha, and CM Omar Abdullah for immediate intervention | |
Srinagar, May 07 (Scoop News)- President of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister, Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen, on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the restrictions imposed on local shepherds in upper forest areas of Budgam district. These areas include popular tourist destinations such as Tosamaidan, Doodhpathri, and Yousmarg.
In a statement issued here, Hakeem Yaseen said that while combating terrorism is essential, it should not come at the expense of the livelihood of local shepherds, especially those from Gujjar, Bakerwal, and Chopan communities... | | Read More |
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| Zonal level sports competitions hosted in Drabshalla, Paddar | | | Drabshalla, Paddar, May 06 (Scoop News)-The spirit of youth empowerment through sports has taken center stage as the Department of Youth Services & Sports (DYSS) launched the Inter-School Zonal Level Sports Competition in Drabshalla and Paddar Zones, here today.
The inaugural day in Zone Drabshalla witnessed a vibrant start with Zonal Physical Education Officer (ZPEO) presiding over the event as Chief Guest.
A total of 98 U/14 boys and girls showcased their talent in Chess, Carrom, Yoga, and Rope Skipping competitions.
The atmosphere was electric, marked by intense mental challenges... | | Read More |
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| Javid Dar meets delegations; assures prompt redress of public concerns | | |
Srinagar, May 06 (Scoop News)-Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, today met with various delegations at Civil Secretariat to assess and address their issues and concerns.
The Minister, while assuring them of prompt resolution to their concerns, emphasised the government's commitment towards addressing the needs and issues of the people.
The Minister took stock of representations from different deputations and individuals taking note of their demands and grievances. He assured the delegations that their con... | | Read More |
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| Blood Donation Camp Organized at IUST | | |
Awantipora, May 06 (Scoop News)-A blood donation camp was organized today by the Health Centre of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) in collaboration with Humanity Welfare Organisation Helpline (HWOH), Bijbehara, and Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag. The camp was formally inaugurated by Prof. Abdul Wahid Makhdoomi, Registrar IUST and Chairman HWOH, Mr. Javid Ahmad Tak.
The camp saw overwhelming participation, with 140 donors including students, teaching, and non-teaching staff. Notably, a significant number of female donors also came forward, making this ... | | Read More |
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| TR Gupta Trust provides uniforms to 360 poor students of NSK School | | 
Jammu, May 05 (Scoop News)- In yet another effort to reach out to the neglected section of the society, the T R Gupta Public Charitable Trust supplied uniform cloth for 360 poor students studying in Naveen Shiksha Kendra (NSK) High School, Bhalla Enclave, Channi Himmat.
This school is run by a noted NGO SAWERA, set up by late Dr. R. R. Khajuria, great social activist, popularly known as Vinobh ... | | Read More |
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| Delegations call on Dy CM, raise their issues, concerns | | |
Srinagar, May 05 (Scoop News)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today met various delegations including scores of individuals at Civil Secretariat here and took stock of their issues and concerns.
The delegations included vocational instructors from Skill Development Department, JKI, ITI, Mechanical Engineering Association, District Ganderbal Contractors' Association, Sericulture department besides several individuals who called on the Deputy Chief Minister and sought prompt redressal of their issues and concerns.
The issues mainly pertained to road connectivity, irreg... | | Read More |
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| CS launches ‘Info Connect’ – a monthly chronicle of J&K’s progress | | 
Srinagar, May 05 (Scoop News)-In a significant stride towards enhancing government-public communication, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today unveiled the first edition of ‘Info Connect’, a monthly magazine published by the Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR). The release ceremony was held in the presence of Commissioner Secretary, Information and GAD, M. Raju, and Director, Inf ... | | Read More |
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| A Call for Responsible Governance in J&K UT: Rajni Sethi | | |
Jammu, May 05 (Scoop News)-Since the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A on August 5, 2019, Jammu and Kashmir underwent a significant constitutional transformation, transitioning from a state to a Union Territory (UT). This shift brought about a new administrative structure governed by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, which clearly outlines the powers and responsibilities of both the Lieutenant Governor (LG) and the elected government.
In October, the National Conference (NC) formed its government in the UT. However, for the past seven months, the government has failed to de... | | Read More |
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| Jesus Calls Prayer Festival in Tirunelveli | | Dr Paul Dhinakaran shared good news | | Tirunelveli, May 05 (Scoop News)-The Jesus Calls Prayer Festival commenced on Saturday the 3rd May 2025 from 5:30 p.m. at the Francis Xavier Engineering College Grounds in Tirunelveli. Dr. Paul Dhinakaran, Founder of Jesus Calls Ministries, shared a message of hope and prayed for divine blessings for the participants.
Dr. John Kennedy, warmly welcomed the participants and dignitaries. The worship session was led by Sister Stella Ramola and Mr. Daniel Davidson, creating a spirit-filled atmosphere. Students from Karunya University enriched the evening with special songs and shared their e... | | Read More |
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| Speaker visits Assembly Complex Srinagar | |  Inspects office functioning, emphasizes smooth operations
Srinagar, May 05 (Scoop News)-Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today visited the Assembly Complex in Srinagar to review the functioning of various offices.
During his visit, the Speaker inspected several sections within the complex and interacted with the staff.
While reviewing functioning of offices, the Speaker directed the employees to maintain highes ... | | Read More |
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| Munir Ahmed appeals to PM, HM to provide justice | | ‘Denies all allegations by CRPF in dismissal letter’ | |
Jammu, May 04 (Scoop News)-Ex-Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) personnel Munir Ahmed has appealed to the Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Minister for Home Sh. Amit Shah to provide him justice regarding his whimsical dismissal from the force. Strongly condemning the terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam in which 26 civilians including 25 Hindus and one local were killed, he hailed the strong resolve and action of the Govt. of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the perpetrators of the heinous act of terrorism in UT of Jammu and Kashmi... | | Read More |
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| Power shutdown | | |
Jammu, May 03 (Scoop News)- Superintending Engineer, (Distribution), JPDCL, O&M Circle Kathua has informed that the power supply to Gurah, Vijaypur and adjoining areas will remain affected on May 04 from 7 am to 1 pm.
Similarly, the power supply to PHE Barjani, K4 Industry and adjoining areas will remain affected on May 04 from 7 am to 1 pm.
Likewise, the power supply to PHE, Industry, Industrial Area and adjoining areas will remain affected on May 04 from 8 am to 5 pm.
Similarly, the power supply to PHE, Industry, Industrial Area and adjoining areas will remain affected on May 05 ... | | Read More |
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| Javid Dar conducts extensive tour of Rafiabad, Zaingair | | | Rafiabad, May 03 (Scoop News)-Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department & Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmed Dar, today conducted an extensive tour of Rafiabad and Zaingair areas of Baramulla to review progress on various ongoing development works in the district.
During his visit, the Minister assessed the pace and quality of infrastructure projects, interacted with locals and had a firsthand account of the issues faced by the residents and farmers of the area.
While reviewing developmental works, the Minister expressed concern over the slow pace of wo... | | Read More |
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| "Don’t Fear Failure, It’s The First Step To Real Success”; Prof. H.C. Verma Tells Students | | |
Srinagar, May 03 (Scoop News)- In an effort to help students learn through real-life experiences and build practical skills from a young age, International Islamic School Srinagar held a special session in collaboration with the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT). The event aimed at enhancing the quality of physics education and was honored by the presence of well-known Indian physicist and Padma Shri awardee, Prof. H.C. Verma, as the chief guest.
This remarkable event witnessed the participation of several distinguished guests, including Dr. G.N. Var, State President of th... | | Read More |
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| JMC conducts draw of lots | | Allots modern Kiosks, Rehris to registered vendors in Bahu Fort Area | |
Jammu, May 03 (Scoop News)-In a significant step towards supporting local livelihood, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) today conducted a draw for the allocation of modern kiosks and rehries among registered vendors operating in the Bahu Fort area.
As many as 23 spaces among registered vendors, comprising 13 Modern kiosks and 10 rehri holders, were allotted these facilities through a transparent draw of lots. All beneficiaries were previously registered with the Jammu Municipal Corporation and held valid licenses to operate in the area.
The event was held in the presence of Membe... | | Read More |
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| District administration Jammu steps up efforts to expand e-Office implementation | | |
Jammu, May 03 (Scoop News)-In line with the ongoing initiatives to deepen digital governance, Additional District Development Commissioner Jammu, Sher Singh, today chaired a meeting with various district officers to review and expedite the implementation of the e-Office platform across all Tehsil and Block-level offices in the district.
During the meeting, ADDC Sher Singh directed all departments to nominate dedicated Nodal Officers who will act as departmental points of contact for the rollout.
District Informatics Officer, who is also Senior Director IT, Jammu, Sanjeev Kapoor, provi... | | Read More |
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| District administration Jammu launches awareness van to promote Common Service Centres | | |
Jammu, May 03 (Scoop News)-An awareness van was flagged off today here from the Deputy Commissioner’s Officer as part of a campaign to promote the Common Service Centres. (CSCs).
Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya, who launched the awareness vehicle, highlighted the importance of reaching every corner of the district to ensure that citizens are informed about the services available at CSCs. “The mission is to ensure that people are well-informed about these opportunities and can easily access them at their nearest CSC,” the DC said while addressing the gathering.
The flag-off ce... | | Read More |
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