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| International Day of Potato 2026 celebrated at PSDF Nathatop | | |
Jammu, May 30(Scoop News)-The Department of Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Jammu today celebrated International Day of Potato 2026 at Potato Seed Development Farm (PSDF) Nathatop under the guidance of Director Agriculture Jammu Anil Gupta.
Joint Director Agriculture (Farms/SLUB) Jammu Aman Jyoti Sharma spearheaded the programme
More than 30 farmers participated in the programme, which was organised under the theme "Where Potatoes Grow, Livelihoods Flourish." Among those present were Agriculture Economist Tilak Raj Sharma, Potato Development Officer Jammu Ravi Sharma, Farm Manager PSDF Nathatop Ravinder Singh, besides officers and staff of the department.
The Director ex... |
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| | DC Rajouri reviews implementation of 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan | | | Rajouri, May 30(Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the quality and impact of activities being organized under the ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan across the district.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the range of awareness, sports, educational and community-based activities being conducted under the campaign and emphasized the need to ensure meaningful public participation and tangible outcomes.
He directed all concerned officers to further intensify the campaign by organizing more awareness and outreach events across all 312 Panchayats and municipal areas of the distri... |
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| | SCERT Jammu organizes Divisional Level 53rd Rajya Stariya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (RSBVP) | | |
Jammu, May 30(Scoop News)-The Divisional Office Jammu of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), J&K organized the Divisional Level 53rd Rajya Stariya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (RSBVP) 2025–26 at Kisan Bhawan Jammu under the inspiring theme “STEM for Viksit and Atamnirbhar Bharat.” The programme also featured an awareness seminar on “Reducing Plastic Pollution.” The event was organized under the guidance of Director, SCERT J&K and Director School Education Jammu Dr. Naseem Javaid Choudhary.
The exhibition aimed at fostering scientific temperament, creativity, innovation and experiential learning among students through diverse thematic areas. The central theme, “... |
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| | DC Samba chairs NCORD meeting, Calls for intensified anti-drug campaign across district | | |
SAMBA, May 30(Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting of the District Level NCORD ( Narco Coordination Centre) Committee to review the Action Taken Report on anti-drug initiatives and assess the progress achieved on decisions taken during the previous meeting.
During the meeting, the DC reviewed the measures undertaken by various departments to curb drug abuse and narcotics trafficking and stressed the need for a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach to effectively tackle the menace. She directed all stakeholder departments to further strengthen preventive, enforcement, treatment, rehabilitation and awareness measures to ensure a sustained impact at t... |
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| | BJP Mahila Morcha Reviews Organisational Activities at Ambphala Mandal | | Strong Women, Strong Organisation, Strong Nation | 
Jammu, May 30 (Scoop News)- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha organized an important Organisational Pravaas and Meeting at Ambphala Mandal, New Plot, under the guidance of Mahila Morcha Vice President and Jammu District Incharge Prerna Nanda, along with District President Anuradha Sharma and Co-Incharge Shalu Gupta.
The meeting was attended by District Mahila Morcha Incharge Asha Gupta, BJP Mandal General Secretary Karan, District General Secretary Mahila Morcha Manu Bali, Mandal Mahila Morcha Incharge Surbhi, Mandal Mahila Morcha General Secretary Anu Aggarwal, and other offi... |
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| | Local power hungry BJP leaders Black mailing democratically elected Govt : Rattan Lal | | Urged Centre to respect people’s massive mandate and save democracy in J&K | |
Local power hungry BJP leaders Black mailing democratically elected Govt : Rattan Lal Gupta.
Jammu, May 30(Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta today strongly criticized certain local BJP leaders for indulging in political blackmail and creating unnecessary confrontation against the democratically elected Government in Jammu and Kashmir merely to satisfy their hunger for power.
Addressing a One Day Convention of District Presidents and Party functionaries of SC Cell at Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan Jammu today which was organized by Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell who highlighted the Scheduled Caste demands and proble... |
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| | SBAJC Trust to pay tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath Ji on June 1 | | |
Jammu, May 29 (Scoop News)-Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath Jagannath Charitable (SBAJC) Trust, Shalimar Chowk, Jammu, has invited citizens from all walks of life to participate in the tribute programmes being organized in memory of Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath Ji on June 1, 2026, at Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath Smarak Park, Shalimar Chowk. The Trust has finalized all arrangements to ensure the observance is conducted in a peaceful and dignified manner.
Addressing a press conference, Surinder Bhagat, Chairman of the Trust, said that Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath Ji's sacrifice continues to inspire generations and serves as a guiding force for youth towards patriotism, service and social responsibility. He appe... |
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| | SCARD Bank depositors seek Sat Sharma’s intervention for release of over delayed own-payments | | | Jammu, May 29 (Scoop News)-A delegation comprising nearly one hundred members representing around 22,000 depositors of the Jammu and Kashmir State Co-operative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank (JK SCARD Bank) called upon J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.
The aggrieved depositors submitted a memorandum highlighting their grievances and sought the personal intervention of Sat Sharma to ensure the release of their hard-earned savings invested in the government-guaranteed, 60-year-old banking institution.
While sharing their ordeal, the members of the delegation expressed deep anguish over the prolonged delay in repaymen... |
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| | Centre Govt completely failed to control sky touching price rises: Rattan Lal | | Says Omar Abdullah led Government is trying its best to provide relief to the people of J&K | |
Jammu May 29 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta said that the sky-touching price rise in Jammu and Kashmir has made the life of common people miserable. Poor families, middle-class households, daily wagers, employees, pensioners, traders, transporters and youth are struggling to survive under the heavy burden of inflation. The BJP-led Centre Government completely failed to control prices of essential commodities.
Interacting with party functionaries of Jammu regarding the present scenario of price rises and political issues at Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan, Jammu today. Rattan Lal Gupta said that the prices of LPG cylinde... |
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| | GIS-based Master Plan for Kathua discussed at stakeholders’ meeting | | | Kathua, May 29 (Scoop News)-A meeting of all stakeholders was held today at the DC Office Complex Kathua to discuss the modalities for preparation of the Draft Local Area Plan under the GIS-based Master Plan for Kathua town and its adjoining areas.
The meeting was attended by MLA Kathua Dr. Bharat Bhushan, MLA Jasrota Rajiv Jasrotia, Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mahima Madan, Chief Planning Officer Ranjeet Thakur, concerned district officers and representatives of Beopar Mandal.
Assistant Professor Dr Sakshi, the representative of the Project Coordinator from the Centre of Urban Planning for Capacity Building, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amr... |
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| | PCI invites claims from eligible Associations of Persons for 15th Term Reconstitution | | Closing Date 19th June, 2026 | |
Jammu, May 29 (Scoop News)-The Press Council of India is a statutory quasi-judicial authority constituted by an Act of Parliament i.e. the Press Council Act, 1978, with the mandate for preserving the freedom of the press and maintaining and improving standards of press in India.
The 14th term of the Press Council of India concluded on October 5, 2024. The Council in order to be reconstituted for its 15th term vide Advertisement Notice dated 09.06.2024 had invited claims from eligible Associations of Persons for filing of claims under Section 5(3)(a), (b) and (c) of the Press Council Act, 1978. However, no claim was filed under Section 5(3)(c) of the Press Council Act, 1978.
The Chai... |
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| | Deputy Chief Minister inspects development projects | | reviews healthcare facilities in Nowshera |  Nowshera, May 29 (Scoop News)- Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today conducted an extensive tour of Nowshera, inspecting various developmental works and healthcare facilities in the region.
During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister met several delegations and individuals who apprised him of various public issues, development needs and local concerns.
He also visited Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Nowshera to assess the healthcare facilities and patient care being provided at the institution.
During interaction with the patients, attendants and hospital staff, the Deputy Chie... |
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| | Ravinder Pandita receives Dharam Bandhu award in Mysuru- a Citation and 1 lakh Prize | | 
New Delhi,, May 29 (Scoop News)- Ravinder Pandita, Chairman & Founder of Save Sharda Committee Kashmir Regd was conferred with Dharam Bandhu award by Avadhoota Datta Peetham in Mysore, Karnataka for Dharma activities in valley, The award carries a Citation and Prize money of 1 lakh. The Peetham recognizing the services of Ravinder Pandita decided to felicitate him on the 84th Birthday of Guru Sachitanand Ganpathy in a jam packed auditorium of Peetham.
Swami Ji while lauding the efforts of Sharda mission asked the audience to sing bhajans in praise of Sharda Devi on the occasion. “... |
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| | Ashok Koul addresses BJP SC Morcha meeting on Jan Sampark Abhiyan, welfare programmes | | |
Jammu, May 28 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir Scheduled Caste (SC) Morcha convened an organizational meeting at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to discuss upcoming programmes, including the Jan Sampark Abhiyan, and to strengthen the Morcha structure up to the booth level.
BJP J&K General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul chiefly addressed the meeting. He was accompanied by BJP J&K Vice-President and Morcha Prabhari Bharat Bhushan, SC Morcha President Dharminder Kumar, Morcha Seh-Prabhari Jagdish Bhagat, and Morcha General Secretaries Mohinder Bhagat and Rahul Hans.
Senior Morcha leaders, office bearers, and prominent SC Morcha activists from v... |
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| | Freezing government posts in the name of austerity is a cruel joke on unemployed youth: Bhalla | | |
Jammu, May 28 (Scoop News)-Expressing strong concern over the government's decision to freeze all vacant posts as part of its austerity measures, former minister and Working President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Raman Bhalla, described the move as a cruel joke on the educated unemployed youth of Jammu and Kashmir who are already grappling with limited employment opportunities.
Addressing a public gathering at channi himmat in Jammu, Bhalla said the decision would further aggravate the unemployment crisis in the Union Territory and diminish the hopes of thousands of qualified young men and women aspiring for government jobs.
He urged the government ... |
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| | ADC Bhaderwah extends Eid-ul-Adha greetings; Administration distributes sweets among children | | 
ADC Bhaderwah extends Eid-ul-Adha greetings; Administration distributes sweets among children
Bhaderwah, May 27 (Scoop News)-The festival of Eid- Ul-Adha was celebrated with great enthusiasm and religious fervour in Bhadarwah as a large gathering of the Muslim community offered special Eid prayers at Eidgah Bhadarwah this morning.
The congregational prayers were led by the Imam of Jamia Masjid Bhadarwah and witnessed the presence of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhadarwah, Sunil Kumar Bhutyal.
On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, ADC Bhadarwah extended warm greeti... |
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| | Eid-ul-Adha celebrated with religious fervor across Ramban | |  Ramban. May 27 (Scoop News)- Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated with great religious fervor and festive spirit across District Ramban as people from all walks of life gathered at mosques and Eidgahs to offer special prayers and mark the auspicious occasion with devotion, brotherhood and communal harmony.
The largest congregations were witnessed at Jamia Masjid Sharif Ramban and Eidgahs in Banihal, Gool and Batote, where hundreds of devotees offered Namaz-e-Eid and prayed for peace, prosperity and the well-being of the Union Territory and the nation.
Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas K... |
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| | People of Kishtwar celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with religious fervor and enthusiasm | | DC Kishtwar & SSP Kishtwar extend festive greetings |  Kishtwar, May 27 (Scoop News)-Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated across Kishtwar district with deep religious devotion, joy and in an atmosphere of peace and harmony.
Thousands of devotees gathered at mosques to offer Namaz-e-Eid, praying for peace, prosperity and the overall development of Kishtwar and the Union Territory.
Comprehensive arrangements including security and logistical measures were meticulously organized by the district and police administration to ensure the smooth and safe observance of the festival, especially at the Eidgah Chowgan Ground, where around 18000 to 20000 people ... |
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| | Nasha Mukt Abhiyan Rally taken out by BJP, Sainik Colony Welfare Association | | |
Jammu, May 27 (Scoop News)-BJP Transport Cell in collaboration with the Sainik Colony Welfare Association took out a massive awareness rally under the ongoing “Nasha Mukt Abhiyan”, in Sainik Colony, Jammu to spread awareness against the growing menace of drug abuse and to encourage collective societal efforts for a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir.
J&K BJP President & Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, accompanied by General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria and MLA Bahu Ch Vikram Randhawa led the rally.
BJP All Cell Incharge Ved Sharma, BJP District Jammu South President Naresh Singh Jasrotia, BJP Transport Cell Convenor Ashu Gupta, Cell District Convenor Kamalpreet Singh, senior leaders Pardum... |
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| | Eid-ul-Azha celebrated with religious fervour and communal harmony in Poonch | | | Poonch,May 27 (Scoop News)- Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated across Poonch district with great religious fervour, enthusiasm and communal harmony.
On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma and Senior Superintendent of Police Poonch, Shafqat Hussain Bhat along with officers from Police and Civil Administration, religious heads, prominent citizens and members of the public gathered at the Eidgah to participate in the celebrations and extend festive greetings.
The dignitaries interacted with the people and exchanged warm Eid greetings. Sweets were distributed among the attendees, symbolising the spirit of brotherhood, love and unity. The atmosphe... |
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